SLD30I23-101 governs the Precious Metals Recovery Program, including recovery, segregation, and management of precious metals scrap.
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It establishes base-level responsibilities and procedures for recovering gold, silver, and platinum-family metals from excess and surplus materials. It requires participation, recovery when feasible, designated monitors, training, reviews, and auditable records.
Applies to: This instruction is applicable to all Vandenberg SFB organizations including tenants where precious metals are used or recovered.
AF activities that purchase AF assets and material with a Government Purchase Card (GPC) must participate in the PMRP for the economic recovery of precious metals (gold, silver, and the platinum family) from excess and surplus precious metal bearing materials. (paragraph 1)
Organizations that generate precious metals scrap are required to recover it when feasible and route through Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services (DLADS), this includes the transfer of scrap and GPC purchased items. (paragraph 1)
Segregation of scrap materiel will be accomplished by base organizations initiating materiel transfers to DLADS. (paragraph 1)
Commanders of units which use or consume items bearing recoverable precious metals will appoint, in writing, a primary and alternate unit PMRP monitor to ensure the conservation of all precious metals bearing material. (paragraph 1)
PMRP managers will conduct program management training for activity monitors on an annual basis to ensure that activities are aware of and participate in the program. (paragraph 2)