HILLAFBI23-101 — Precious Metals Recovery Program (pmrp)

HILLAFBI23-101 governs the Precious Metals Recovery Program at Hill Air Force Base, including recovery, turn-in, and oversight.

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  • Publication number: HILLAFBI23-101
  • Title: PRECIOUS METALS RECOVERY PROGRAM (PMRP)
  • Date: 2022-07-27

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HILLAFBI23-101 establishes unit, installation manager, and monitor duties for recovering and safeguarding precious metals scrap. It requires appointments, training, inspections, documentation, and recurring turn-ins to Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services.

Applies to: This instruction is applicable to all Hill AFB organizations including tenants where precious metals are used or recovered.

Topics covered

  • Precious metals scrap recovery
  • Defense Logistics Agency turn-ins
  • PMRP monitor appointments
  • Precious metals recovery equipment
  • PMRP self-inspections
  • Bench stock exchanges
  • Precious metals scrap safeguarding

Questions and answers

What must units do with precious metals scrap?

Units who generate precious metals scrap are required to recover it when feasible and route it through Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services.

How often must accumulated precious metals returns be disposed of?

Accumulated returns will be disposed of at a minimum of every 180 days regardless of the amount collected. (paragraph 23-101)

What must unit commanders appoint for shops handling precious metals?

Ensure primary and alternate PMRP monitor are appointed in writing for each shop/activity within any unit that handles precious metals. (paragraph 23-101)

How often must PMRP monitors conduct self-inspections?

Will maintain a PMRP continuity book as prescribed in attachment 2, conduct selfinspections every 6 months using the checklist provided in attachment 3, and maintain completed checklists for 2 years. (paragraph 23-101)

How often must recovered precious metal assets be turned in?

Will turn in all recovered precious metal assets to DLA Disposition Services at least every 6 months and maintain documentation for 2 years. (paragraph 23-101)

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