Marine Corps Wants Feedback on Toxic Water Alerts: Better Late Than Never?
Published Date: 2/11/2026
Notice
Summary
The Marine Corps wants to keep collecting info to notify people who might have been exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. They’re asking for your thoughts on how to make this process easier and better. If you have ideas or concerns, speak up by April 13, 2026—this won’t cost you anything but could help lots of folks stay informed!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Camp Lejeune Exposure Notifications Continue
The Marine Corps will keep collecting contact information to identify and notify people who may have been exposed to contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987. This collection supports the Camp Lejeune Notification Database (OMB Control Number 0712-0011) and is required by Section 315 of the 2008 Defense Authorization Act; registrations are voluntary via the official website, email, or a toll-free number.
Six-Minute Sign-Up Burden for Registrants
If you choose to register, the Marine Corps estimates an average burden of about 6 minutes per response. The notice estimates 10,000 respondents, 10,000 annual responses, and 1,000 annual burden hours for the Camp Lejeune Notification Database.
Your Data May Support Health Studies
The information collected in the Camp Lejeune Notification Database may be used by federal health agencies, such as the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, to assist with future health studies and to provide registrants with research updates. The Marine Corps will use the database to send official notification letters and current information to registrants.
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