ROBINSAFBI23-101 — Precious Metals Recovery Program (pmrp)

ROBINSAFBI23-101 governs the Precious Metals Recovery Program at Robins Air Force Base, including recovery, handling, and turn-in procedures.

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  • Publication number: ROBINSAFBI23-101
  • Title: PRECIOUS METALS RECOVERY PROGRAM (PMRP)
  • Date: 2021-09-21

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ROBINSAFBI23-101 covers PMRP policies, monitor appointments, training, inspections, scrap segregation, and precious metal recovery documentation. It requires participation, recovery when feasible, periodic turn-in, safeguarded scrap, and maintained records.

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

Topics covered

  • Precious metal recovery
  • Precious metals scrap
  • PMRP monitor appointments
  • Bench stock controls
  • DLA Disposition Services turn-ins
  • PMRP continuity books

Questions and answers

What is the objective of the Precious Metal Recovery Program?

The basic objective of the Precious Metal Recovery Program (PMRP) is cost savings for the Department of Defense.

When are organizations required to recover precious metals scrap?

Organizations that generate precious metals scrap are required to recover it when feasible and route through DLA Disposition Services, this includes the transfer of scrap and GPC purchased items.

Who must appoint PMRP monitors?

Unit Commanders/Directors will appoint in writing a primary and alternate PMRP monitor for each shop/activity within the unit where precious metals are stored, handled, used or recovered.

How often must PMRP monitors conduct self-inspections?

Monitors will maintain a PMRP continuity book as prescribed in attachment 2, conduct self-inspections every 6 months using the checklist provided in attachment 3 and maintain completed checklists for 2 years.

How often must recovered precious metal assets be turned in?

Turn in all recovered precious metal assets to DLA Disposition Services at least every 6 months and maintain documentation for 2 years.

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