DODD 4715.18

Abstract

<u>PURPOSE</u>. This Instruction establishes policy and assigns responsibilities for the identification, assessment, and risk management of ECs that have the potential to impact the Department of Defense in accordance with the authority in DoD Directive (DoDD) 5134.01 (Reference (a)) and the guidance in DoDD 4715.1E, DoD Instruction 5000.02, and Defense Acquisition University Risk Management Guide (References (b), (c), and (d)). <br><u>APPLICABILITY</u>. This Instruction: <br>Applies to OSD, the Military Departments, the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Joint Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities within the Department of Defense (hereafter referred to collectively as the "DoD Components").&#160; <br>Applies to the DoD activities and programs involving the development, production, use, storage, or release of chemicals and materials that can be considered ECs at DoD operations, activities, and installations in the United States.&#160; <br>Applies to the DoD-managed response actions at formerly used defense sites.&#160; <br>Does not apply to: <br>Contractor-owned or contractor-operated facilities.&#160; <br>Radiological data collected under the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program or other DoD radiological programs. <br>Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive incident training or response programs.