Who declares an unused munition as waste?

• A. Designated Disposition Authority
• B. Environmental Protection Agency
• C. Department of Defense Inspector General
• D. Local Fire Department

Answer: (A)

The key idea is who has the authority to classify an unused munition as waste. That authority rests with the Designated Disposition Authority, who is designated to make the disposition decision for munitions and to determine when an item becomes waste. This designation triggers the proper handling, storage, and disposal steps under environmental and safety regulations, ensuring the munition is managed correctly as waste.

The Environmental Protection Agency sets overall environmental rules and definitions, but it does not declare individual munitions as waste for DoD stockpiles. The Department of Defense Inspector General is focused on audits and investigations, not on declaring waste. A local fire department handles immediate safety and incident response, not regulatory waste designation.