DEQ.utah.gov - Utah Department of Environmental Quality

Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste

Chemical Demilitarization Section (CDS):


Welcome to the Utah DEQ's CDS home page. There is a lot of information here, so take your time and explore the page and all of the great links. We hope you find this page informative and interesting. If you have any questions, please send them to us via e-mail.

Our Mission:

Protect the public and the environment from exposure to contamination caused by improper treatment, storage and disposal of hazardous waste, including Chemical Warfare Agents which are classified as hazardous wastes in the State of Utah.

Our Goals:

Remain current in all areas of the Military Chemical Demilitarization program to include Alternative Technologies, Waste Management Guidelines and Procedures, and Other Waste Management Programs ensuring well informed and timely decisions in all phases of the program.

Advise the Department of Defense in the disposal of aging chemical agent weapons and in the cleanup of sites contaminated with chemical warfare agent and/or other hazardous wastes in a safe, efficient, and environmentally safe manner. We encourage the use of innovative on-site technologies to accomplish cleanup goals.

Insure all Chemical Demilitarization programs comply with all EPA and State of Utah rules and regulations.

Our Staff:

The Chemical Demilitarization Section consists of professionals with varying backgrounds dedicated to achieving our mission and goals. We are Utahns and we care about protecting human health and environment for all of Utah. Our telephone number is (801) 538-6170.

Our Staff:
Name Position
Scott Anderson Manager Chemical Demilitarization Section
Dave Larsen Geologist
John Waldrip Geophysicist
Deborah Ng Chemical Engineer
Tom Ball Electrical Engineer
Tina Mercer Environmental Scientist
Brad Lauchnor Civil Engineer
Chris Bittner Toxicologist
Doug Taylor Geologist
Michelle Weis Geologist/GIS Specialist
Karma Kehler Support Specialist
CDS Contact Information

If you would like more detailed information or have questions please contact:

Scott Anderson
DEQ / DSHW
P.O. Box 144880
288 North 1460 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4880
Telephone: 801-538-6170
Facsimile: 801-538-6715
E-Mail: standerson@utah.gov

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