DYESSAFBI23-101 — Precious Metals Recovery Program (prmp)

DYESSAFBI23-101 governs Dyess Air Force Base participation in the Precious Metals Recovery Program and control of precious metals.

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  • Publication number: DYESSAFBI23-101
  • Title: PRECIOUS METALS RECOVERY PROGRAM (PRMP)
  • Date: 2020-05-19

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It covers identification, accounting, handling, safeguarding, recovery, and turn-in of precious metal-bearing materials and scrap. It requires appointed monitors, documented weights, prompt collection, periodic disposal, and self-inspections.

Applies to: The PMRP applies to all USAF personnel including those assigned to geographically separated units that generate, store or dispose of precious metals bearing scrap or residue.

Topics covered

  • Precious metals recovery
  • Precious metals identification
  • Silver flake and sludge harvesting
  • Recovery cartridges
  • Turn-in containers
  • Precious metals accountability
  • Scrap disposal
  • PMRP self-inspections

Questions and answers

Who must cooperate with the installation PMRP Manager?

All activities at DAFB will cooperate to the fullest extent with the installation PMRP Manager to ensure a successful program.

Which items are exempt from the records-keeping requirements?

Expendability, Recoverability, Reparability Cost Designator (ERRCD) XD, XF, ND, or NF items, and XB3 items, which retain their identity after use, are exempt from the requirements for records keeping set forth in DAFBI 23-101.

What must squadron commanders appoint in writing for the precious metals program?

Appoint, in writing, a primary and alternate unit PMRP monitor to ensure the conservation of all precious metals bearing material (sample appointment letter is in Attachment 3. This letter will include the appointee’s rank, name, duty phone, office symbol, building number, room number, and types of precious metal used/generated. (paragraph 23-101)

How often must accumulated precious metal returns be disposed of?

Accumulated returns will be disposed of at a minimum of every 180 days regardless of amount collected. (paragraph 3)

How often must squadron monitors conduct PMRP self-inspections?

Conduct self-inspections of PMRP at least semi-annually. (paragraph 3)

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