The objective of the audit was to determine whether the Military Services in Japan provided oversight over and processed hazardous waste disposals in accordance with DoD requirements.
Through the course of routine operations, the DoD generates hazardous waste, including paints, fuels, oils, and chemicals such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). To conduct hazardous waste disposals, the Defense Logistics Agency’s (DLA) Disposition Services uses private contractors to manage and dispose of hazardous waste generated or held by the Military Services and other DoD entities. The Military Services can also dispose of hazardous waste through other arrangements.