The Tooele Chemical Agent Disposal Facility began destroying nerve agent GB-filled ton containers and M55 rockets containing GB in the same building this past week. The operations are simultaneous but take place in separate sections of the building, according to a statement from the facility.
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The disposal facility has already destroyed 120 rockets and 23 ton containers. The disposal facility prioritized M55 rockets in lots that pose a greater storage risk. The agent was drained and the agent and rocket bodies destroyed.The disposal facility plans to execute its third trial burn of nerve agent Monday.