The incident, which took place outside near barracks aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, left no reported injuries.
The EPA noted that the task force had met the criteria needed in order to transfer the responsibilities of closing the site to the Navy.
But before it works, the service must break from antiquated acquisition processes that prevent rapid purchases and slow down deliveries to soldiers.
Maj. Gen. Phillip Stewart pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including two counts of sexual assault, and will face court-martial June 17.
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