Deseret, Utah Iraq was destroyed on a false accusation of harbouring chemical and biological weapons with which (so they told us) its neighbours could be threatened (not the United States). In the aftermath of Iraq's death at the hands of the nations with the largest arsenal of such prohibited weapons, what kind of death are the United States and Britain deserving of, that murdered Iraq on the basis of a false accusation? SLOW DEATH FROM THEIR OWN LEAKING ARSENAL. - Reni Sentana-Ries (copy without pictures) Safely Managing Chemical Weapons      Deseret Chemical Depot's mission is to ensure that the storage of the stockpile remains safe for the community, the workers and the environment. The Depot, located 20 miles south of Tooele, encompasses 19,400 acres. What is Stored at Deseret?      Deseret Chemical Depot has been storing chemical weapons since 1942. The stockpile consists of spray tanks, cartridges, projectiles, rockets, bombs, ton containers and mines containing the nerve agents GA, GB, VX, and blister agents mustard and lewisite. The Army is committed to safely storing these weapons until they are eliminated as part of the Army's Chemical Stockpile Disposal Program.      The Depot stores 13,616 tons, or 44.5 percent of our nation's original stockpile of chemical weapons. Seven other sites located across the continental United States, and on Johnston Atoll in the Pacific, store the remainder of the stockpile. Chemical Weapons Storage      There are three types of storage structures at Deseret Chemical Depot: Two above-ground magazines, 200-feet wide and 200-feet long; 68 steel arch igloos, 26-feet wide and 89-feet long; and 140 concrete arch igloos, 26-feet wide and 80-feet long.      These earth-covered igloos are designed specifically to contain the munitions and protect them from damage caused by deterioration, storms, lightning and other weather-related events.      Experienced and trained workers monitor the storage area. Regular inspections are performed to monitor for leaks and inspect the condition of weapons and facilities. These workers are also involved in regular exercises with state and county emergency management officials to test readiness for any emergency.      Deseret Chemical Activity has a trained, professional workforce dedicated to maintaining the stockpile until it can be safely destroyed. Security features include a double fence, lighting system, controlled access and video surveillance in addition to the security guards who patrol the storage area. Deseret and the Environment      Deseret Chemical Depot is home to a variety of wildlife, such as deer, antelope, eagles and foxes. Community Involvement      The Army recognizes the importance of public involvement in safely storing America's chemical weapons. The Army encourages open dialogue concerning SBCCOM's mission to safely store these weapons. If you would like more information about the management of chemical weapons at Deseret Chemical Depot, contact the Public Affairs Office at (801) 833-4577 or visit the Tooele Community Outreach Office at the following location:      Tooele Chemical Stockpile Outreach Office      54 South Main Street      Tooele, Utah 84074      (801) 882-3773 Agent Item Quantity Pounds HT-Blister 4.2-inch Cartridges 62,590 363,020 HD-Blister 4.2-inch Cartridges 976 5,860 HD-Blister Ton Containers 6,398 11,383,420 H-Blister 155mm Cartridges 54,663 699,540 Lewisite Ton Containers 10 25,920   GA-Nerve Ton Containers 2 2,820 TGA-Nerve Ton Containers 2 1,280 TGB-Nerve Ton Containers 7 6,960 GB-Nerve 105mm Cartridges 119,400 194,620 GB-Nerve 105mm Projectiles 679,303 1,107,260 GB-Nerve 155mm Projectiles 89,141 579,420 GB-Nerve M55 Rockets 28,945 309,720 GB-Nerve M56 Rocket Warhead 1,056 11,300 GB-Nerve WETEYE 888 308,140 GB-Nerve 750-lb. Bombs 4,463 981,860 GB-Nerve Ton Containers 5,709 8,598,200   VX-Nerve 155mm Projectiles 53,216 319,300 VX-Nerve Mines 22,690 238,240 VX-Nerve 8-inch Projectiles 1 20 VX-Nerve M55 Rockets 3,966 39,660 VX-Nerve Spray Tanks 862 1,168,880 VX-Nerve Ton Containers 640 910,960      Deseret stores 13,616 tons, or 44.5 percent of our nation's original stockpile of chemical weapons. * as of May 1997 This page last updated on 28 June 1999. If you have any questions or comments, please email the Deseret Chemical Depot Public Affairs Officer.