Comparison of Federal Target Programme "Destruction of Chemical
Weapons Stockpiles
in the Russian Federation" in novel and old wording
| Characteristics | Programme of 1996 | New wording of Programme |
| 1. Volume of obligations under the Convention | Destruction of CW stockpiles | Destruction of CW stockpiles Destruction/conversion of CW production facilities International control National measures on the implementation of the Convention |
| 2. Implementation terms | 1995-2009 | 2001-2012 |
| 3. Number of intended to producing full scale facilities for CW destruction | 7 facilities The complete cycle of warfare agents processing was provided for all destruction facilities |
3 facilities The processing of reactive bulks on existing industrial facilities is provided for |
| 4. Transportation of chemical munitions | Was not provided for | Transportation of munitions with organophosphorus agents from the other regions for destruction to facility in Shchuchye is planned |
| 5. Social infrastructure | The development of the social infrastructure in full measure for ensuring of constant residence for personnel of destruction facilities | Shift team method of personnel work used with minimum expenditures for social infrastructure |