TRAVISAFBI23-109 — Precious Metals Recovery Program (pmrp)

TRAVISAFBI23-109 governs the Precious Metals Recovery Program, including conservation, recovery, turn-in, and management of precious metals.

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  • Publication number: TRAVISAFBI23-109
  • Title: PRECIOUS METALS RECOVERY PROGRAM (PMRP)
  • Date: 2024-01-22

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The publication establishes roles for the Installation PMRP Manager, unit commanders, monitors, and precious metal generating or using organizations. It requires procedures for inspections, safeguarding, records, turn-in documentation, recovery equipment maintenance, and the use of recovered precious metals.

Applies to: This publication applies to all units assigned and/or associated with Travis Air Force Base.

Topics covered

  • Precious metals recovery
  • PMRP monitors
  • Precious metal turn-in
  • DD Form 1348-1A documentation
  • Silver recovery equipment
  • Recovered precious metal use

Questions and answers

How often must precious metal materials be turned in?

At least twice a year or whenever a reasonable amount has been collected, all materials will be turned in to the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services (DLADS). (paragraph 6)

What form documents precious metal turn-ins?

All turn in material will be documented on DD Form 1348-1A, Issue Release/Receipt Document. (paragraph 6)

What must be done with the suspense copy of a turn-in document?

Maintain a suspense copy of the turn-in document until you receive a receipt copy from the Local Disposition Services. (paragraph 6)

Who coordinates requests to purchase precious metal or repair items using precious metal as GFM?

Activities initiating purchase requests for PM or for repair of items, where PM can be furnished as GFM, will contact the Installation PMRP Manager located in 60 LRS/LGRMI. (paragraph 9)

How are recovery equipment inspection and maintenance requirements determined?

The inspection and maintenance requirements for recovery equipment will be determined by applicable technical data or per manufacturer’s instructions.

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