1、 DOD INSTRUCTION 4715.19 USE OF OPEN-AIR BURN PITS IN CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS Originating Component:Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Effective:November 13,2018 Releasability:Cleared for public release.Available on the Directives Division Website at http:/www.es
2、d.whs.mil/DD/.Reissues and Cancels:DoD Instruction 4715.19,“Use of Open-Air Burn Pits in Contingency Operations,”February 15,2011,as amended Approved by:Ellen M.Lord,Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Purpose:In accordance with the authority in DoD Directives(DoDDs)5134.01 an
3、d 4715.1E,and the July 13,2018 Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum,this issuance establishes policy,assigns responsibilities,and provides procedures regarding the use of open-air burn pits and the prohibition of the disposal of covered waste in open-air burn pits during contingency operations,except in circumstances in which no alternative disposal method is feasible.
