51FWI23-101 — Precious Metals Recovery Program (pmrp)

51FWI23-101 governs procedures for the Precious Metals Recovery Program and activities generating precious metals.

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  • Publication number: 51FWI23-101
  • Title: PRECIOUS METALS RECOVERY PROGRAM (PMRP)
  • Date: 2025-08-26

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The publication covers generating units, silver recovery equipment and supplies, and unit PMRP monitors. It requires segregation, safeguarded storage, recovery, reuse, inventory visibility, and proper preparation of precious metals and related materials.

Applies to: This instruction applies to the 51 FW, all subordinates that participate in the PMRP and all activities generating precious metals.

Topics covered

  • Precious metals segregation
  • Silver recovery equipment and supplies
  • Precious metals scrap storage
  • Unit PMRP monitors
  • Precious metals reclamation and reuse
  • Photographic film and paper preparation

Questions and answers

How must generating units handle precious metals before turn-in?

Will segregate and sort all precious metals or precious metals bearing material from other scrap (e.g., high temperature and critical alloys) prior to turning into DLA-DS. (paragraph 2)

Which items can be turned directly into DLA-DS?

Only items with an expendability, recoverability and reparability category (ERRC) code of XF3, code “P” and XB3 code “N” will be turned directly into DLA-DS. (paragraph 2)

How are precious metals and recovery supplies requisitioned for silver recovery?

Units will contact the installation PMRP manager to requisition precious metals or precious metals recovery equipment and supplies for recovery of silver from spent hypo solution. (paragraph 3)

How must precious metals scrap or waste pending turn-in be stored?

Will ensure all precious metals or precious metals bearing scrap or waste pending turn-in to DLA-DS are stored and safeguarded in a locked container or cabinet. (paragraph 4)

What standards must unit PMRP monitors comply with?

Comply with Occupational Safety and Health standards, environmental regulations, Technical Orders (T.O.) and safety data sheets. (paragraph 4)

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