Radioactive commodities and sources are routinely received, processed, and stored at a consolidation facility, which is managed by the Joint Munitions Command. Low-level rad staff perform dose-rate surveys and removable contamination surveys on packages containing radioactive materials to ensure compliance with Department of Transportation and Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations.
ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. — The Joint Munitions Command serves as the provider for low-level radioactive waste and low-level mixed waste disposition for the Department of Defense and other federal agencies such as the Army Corps of Engineers, Defense Logistics Agency, Defense Health Agency, and Defense Threat Reduction Agency.
The program ensures these materials are managed in a safe, compliant, and cost-effective manner, protecting both people and the environment. The scope of this responsibility extends far beyond simply disposal; it encompasses the entire lifecycle of these materials from identification to final resting place.
Annually, JMC develops a budget to support assigned Army LLRW responsibilities. Funding goes towards...
