Natural Resource Damage and Claims: Potential Department of Defense Liabilities and Mitigation Opportunities

The purpose of this research is to describe the Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) process, identify Department of Defense (DOD) roles and responsibilities, and propose approaches that may reduce the probability or consequences of claims directed at DOD. To promote an awareness of potential Natural Resource Damage (NRD) claim liabilities and methods that may be used to help reduce these claims.