Why is it important to define what constitutes a range for the purposes of the MR?

• A. RCRA does not apply to most ordnance operations on an operational range
• B. It defines the exact size of ranges
• C. It clarifies who has authority over MR in a range
• D. It describes how to dispose of range debris

Answer: (A)

Defining what counts as a range sets the regulatory boundary for how military munitions activities are treated. On an operational range, routine ordnance operations fall under the Munitions Rule, so RCRA generally does not apply to those activities. This distinction prevents civilian hazardous-waste rules from burdening training and ensures safety-focused, munition-specific management. The range definition isn’t about precisely sizing ranges or about who has authority or how to dispose of debris; it’s about clarifying when RCRA applies versus when MR governs. If a range is no longer active or if munition debris is dealt with as waste, different regulatory considerations may come into play.