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TO 42B-1-23

TECHNICAL MANUAL

MANAGEMENT OF RECOVERABLE

AND WASTE LIQUID PETROLEUM PRODUCTS

(ATOS)

F41608-87-D-A288

Prepared By: TRI-COR Industries, Inc.

This publication supersedes TO 42B-1-23, dated 25 June 2012, which will be removed from active files.

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Published Under Authority of the Secretary of the Air Force

3 MARCH 2015

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter Page Chapter Page

LIST OF TABLES.......................................................ii 2 COLLECTION AND SEGREGATION ..................2-1

2.1 User Level/Generating Activities...............2-1

INTRODUCTION.......................................................iii 2.1.1 Collection and Segregation ........................2-1

2.1.2 Collection Containers .................................2-1

2.1.3 Container Painting and Marking................2-1

SAFETY SUMMARY................................................iv 2.1.4 Categories of Segregation ..........................2-2

3 DISPOSITION OF FUELS ......................................3-1

1 GENERAL ................................................................1-1

3.1 Fuels............................................................3-1

1.1 Technical Order Responsibility..................1-1 3.1.1 Aircraft Fuels..............................................3-1

1.2 Terms Explained.........................................1-1 3.1.2 Ground Fuels ..............................................3-1

1.2.1 Generating Activity ....................................1-1

1.2.2 Reclaimable Product...................................1-1 4 DISPOSITION OF OILS..........................................4-1

1.2.3 Recyclable Product .....................................1-1

1.2.4 Waste Product.............................................1-1 4.1 Oils..............................................................4-1

1.2.5 R&W...........................................................1-1 4.1.1 Disposition of Used Oils ............................4-1

1.2.6 Bowser ........................................................1-1 4.1.2 Aircraft Oils/Hydraulic Fluids ...................4-1

1.3 Clarification of Halogenated Hy- 4.1.3 Used Engine Oils........................................4-1 drocarbons ..............................................1-1

1.3.1 Halogenated Hydrocarbons ........................1-1

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LIST OF TABLES

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2-1 Painting and Marking (Flammable Prod- 2-2 Painting and Marking (Combustible ucts) ........................................................... 2-3 Products) ................................................... 2-3 ii

INTRODUCTION

Operations will route a copy of the document to AFPET1. PURPOSE.

Technical Assistance Division for review and comment.

This Technical Order (TO) provides guidelines for collect-

2. SCOPE.ing, segregating, and processing Recoverable and Waste

(R&W) petroleum products. The installation R&W Petro- These instructions supplement applicable environmentalleum Products Management Program, developed in accor-regulations by providing procedures and requirements fordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 23-502 Recoverable the collection, segregation, storage, and disposition ofFuel, will determine base organizational responsibilities for R&W petroleum products which are generated throughthe above functions. This program will be approved by the normal operations of Air Force activities.base or installation commander and a copy will be for-warded to AFPET Current Operations Division. Current iii

SAFETY SUMMARY

1. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS. 6. DEFINITIONS.

Personnel must understand general safety instructions and WARNINGapply precautions during fuel handling and laboratory oper-ations IAW AFI 91-203, Air Force Consolidated Occupa-tional Safety Instruction, to ensure personal safety and

Highlights operating procedures or practiceshealth as well as protection of Air Force property.

which, if not correctly followed, could result in personnel injury or loss of life.2. WARNING AND CAUTION STATEMENTS.

WARNING and CAUTION statements have been strategi- CAUTION cally placed throughout this text prior to operating or maintenance procedures, practices, or conditions consid-ered essential to the protection of personnel (WARNING) Highlights operating procedures or practices or equipment and property (CAUTION). WARNINGs and which, if not strictly observed, could result in CAUTIONs will apply each time the related step is damage to or destruction of equipment and/or repeated. Prior to starting any task, the WARNINGs or property.

CAUTIONs included in the text for the task will be reviewed. Compliance is mandatory prior to performing the NOTE next step in the task.

An essential operating or maintenance proce-

3. GIVE CLEANERS/CHEMICALS SPECIAL CARE. dure, condition, or statement, which must be highlighted.

Keep cleaners/chemicals in approved safety containers and in minimum quantities. Some cleaners/chemicals may have Shall and Indicate mandatory requirements. Will is an adverse effect on skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. Will also used to express a declaration of pur- Observe manufacturer WARNING labels; Material Safety pose.

Data Sheet (MSDS) instructions for proper handling, stor- Should Indicates a preferred method of accomplish-age, and disposal; and current safety directives. Use clean- ment.

ers/chemicals only in authorized areas. Discard soiled

May Indicates an acceptable, optional, or suggest-cloths into safety cans. Unless otherwise indicated in the ed means of accomplishment.text, use as described in this TO should not result in any immediate health concerns.

4. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE).

PPE requirements are outlined in AFI 91-203. For assis-tance contact supervisor.

5. CHEMICAL DISPOSITION.

For proper disposition of chemicals cited for use in this TO, review applicable MSDS and consult with local Environ-mental Management and Bio-Environmental Engineering Offices for guidance.

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CHAPTER 1

GENERAL

1.2.5 R&W. Recoverable and waste petroleum products.1.1 TECHNICAL ORDER RESPONSIBILITY.

1.2.6 Bowser. A four-wheeled trailer mounted tankAir Force Petroleum (AFPET), Technical Assistance Divi-meeting Commercial Item Description (CID) A-A-58091sion is responsible for this Techincal Order (TO).

Trailer, Tank Mounted, Recoverable Aviation Turbine Fuel (Bowsers): 200, 400, and 600 Gallon Capacity. Bowsers1.2 TERMS EXPLAINED.

are allowed IAW Allowance Standard 488. Newly procured bowsers will meet the current version of the CID.NOTE

1.3 CLARIFICATION OF HALOGENATEDFor the purpose of this TO, flammable fuels and liquids are those having a flash point HYDROCARBONS.

temperature below 141°F (60.5°C). Combusti-ble products are those having a flash point The provisions of this TO are not applicable to the han-temperature at or above 141°F (60.5°C). dling, recovery, or disposition of halogenated hydrocar-bons. Therefore, the following definition is provided to

1.2.1 Generating Activity. A base agency (host, tenant, prevent the unauthorized commingling of halogenated contractor) that generates recoverable or waste petroleum hydrocarbons with R&W petroleum products defined in products. Paragraph 2.1.4 of this TO.

1.2.2 Reclaimable Product. Product of known or 1.3.1 Halogenated Hydrocarbons. Halogenated determinable quality that can be used for the original grade hydrocarbons are petroleum based compounds which con-without reprocessing. For example, Jet-A recovered from tain one or more halogens. These halogens include fluorine, bowsers and returned directly to bulk or operating storage. chlorine, bromine, and iodine. When halogenated com-pounds are burned, corrosive and toxic products are

1.2.3 Recyclable Product. Product that does not meet formed. Personnel who suspect the presence of halogenated its original specification but through blending can be recov- compounds should notify the base Civil Engineers.

ered for the original grade or a lower grade.

1.2.4 Waste Product. Product that is no longer suitable

for any use on an installation because of excessive contami-nation or quality degradation.

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CHAPTER 2

COLLECTION AND SEGREGATION

2.1.2.3 All containers used for the collection or storage of2.1 USER LEVEL/GENERATING ACTIVITIES.

R&W petroleum products shall be kept isolated from those containing specification products. To prevent accidentalSpecific responsibilities shall be outlined in the installation aircraft servicing, vehicles used for the collection of wasteR&W Petroleum Products Management Program devel-products shall be conspicuously marked and configuredoped in accordance with AFI 23-502. The following techni- IAW AFI 23-201. These vehicles will not be equipped withcal guidelines/information are provided for those who man-single point or other nozzles used to service aircraft.age and/or accumulate R&W petroleum products.

2.1.2.4 Generating activities will arrange for the disposi-2.1.1 Collection and Segregation.

tion of recyclable products through DLA Disposition Ser-vices. These products will be drummed and marked for2.1.1.1 Careful collection and segregation of R&W petro-identification and turned in at bases not serviced by DLAleum products will increase their value and also reduce the Disposition Services contract pick-up.threat of environmental pollution. The initial cost of estab-lishing an R&W Petroleum Products Management Program

2.1.2.5 Prior to reclaiming fuel from bowsers, the productmay be offset by less expense in disposal, by use of R&W must be sampled and approved by base Fuels Laboratory orpetroleum products for other applications, and by sale in core task certified personnel. A dedicated defuel unit maymarkets that may become available if products are segre-be used to defuel reclaimable fuel from bowsers. Bowsersgated. Segregation shall be in accordance with Paragraph may also be returned directly to bulk inventory. Bases2.1.4.

without dedicated defuel units and/or the ability to return fuel bowsers directly to bulk inventory will request a2.1.1.2 AF studies have shown that recovered mineral waiver through AFPET Current Operations for alternativeoils, JP-8, and other liquid fuels, and all non-halogenated bowser defueling procedures.recoverable solvents can be blended with burner fuel oil.

Contact AFPET Technical Assistance Division for blend- NOTEing/disposition instructions.

2.1.2 Collection Containers. FMT’s must notify AFPET Current Operations Division at DSN 427-8705 or afpet.afl.dla.mil

2.1.2.1 Collection containers, such as 55-gallon drums, of any emergency use of mission support assets shall be located in the vicinity of shop areas after coordina- used to recover petroleum spills or waste prod-tion with the local ground safety office and fire department. ucts. Guard units will notify their Containers should be placed to comply with National Fire NGB/A4RMF staff of emergency use of mis- Protection Association Codes and the Base Spill Prevention sion support assets. Use of mission support Control and Countermeasures Plan. Containers should be assets should only be used as a last resort and clean, reusable, easily handled, and easily stored. Those must be ordered by the on-scene commander.

containers positioned at collection points, that are desig- Mission support assets used for recovery of fuel nated for the collection of flammable products shall be spills or waste product will be placed on hold bonded between containers with at least one container or until disposition instructions are provided by the drum rack connected to ground. Mobile carts or bow- AFPET Current Operations or ANG/A4RMF.

sers that contain flammable products shall be bonded to the product transfer point prior to and during all product 2.1.2.6 If 55-gallon drums are not available on base or transfer operations. All containers shall have appropriate from DLA Disposition Services, either NSN closure devices to prevent vaporization and/or entry of 8110-00-597-2353, 16-gauge drum or NSN water. These containers may be mounted on carts, dollies, 8110-00-292-9783, 18-gauge drum can be purchased from or trailers to facilitate mobility, safety, and ease of Defense Supply Center, Richmond, VA. Storage tanks can handling. be locally purchased. Bowsers and modified tank vehicles are usually built or modified for specific local use.

2.1.2.2 Containers such as carts or bowsers used to

recover fuel drained from aircraft sumps or residual fuel 2.1.3 Container Painting and Marking.

must be clean, include a low point drain, be capable of preventing the entrance of material other than the product 2.1.3.1 Tone down painting and markings should be stan-being collected, and be marked for, and restricted to a dardized in accordance with Table 2-1 or Table 2-2. Com-single grade of product. manders in overseas areas may authorize deviation from the colors prescribed herein.

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2.1.3.2 Containers such as 55-gallon drums that are to be 2.1.3.5 Additional information or labels may be required used on a one-time basis for the collection and turn in of in compliance with state or host environmental products to DLA Disposition Services will be marked as requirements.

follows:

2.1.3.6 Hazardous waste will be labeled in accordance

a. All existing markings on the drum will be obliterated with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.

by overspraying with black paint.

2.1.3.7 Vehicles utilized to collect or store recoverable

b. Mark the drum with 1-inch white letters to identify and waste petroleum products shall be marked in accor-the product to be collected and transferred to DLA dance with TO 36-1-191, and shall be kept isolated from Disposition Services. similar vehicles containing specification products.

2.1.3.8 Tone Down painting and marking of R&W prod-NOTE

uct containers, drums, tanks, and bowsers, 600 gallons or less will be as specified in Table 2-1 or Table 2-2. TheUnidentified products will not be accepted by letter size to be used will be as specified in ParagraphDLA Disposition Services prior to chemical 2.1.3.3.1, Paragraph 2.1.3.3.2, and Paragraph 2.1.3.3.3.analysis and identification. Therefore, product segregation and identification should be main- 2.1.4 Categories of Segregation. Mixed petroleum tained by generating activities.

products are liquids within Category 1, 2, 3, or 4 below that have been commingled. Commingled products containing2.1.3.3 Containers, drums, tanks, and bowsers, 600 gallon synthetics, lead, or halogenated hydrocarbons have little orcapacity or less, that are to be used on a recurring basis to no value and must be disposed of as hazardous waste.collect recoverable flammable petroleum products shall be Generation of mixed liquids should be minimized andpainted IAW Table 2-1. Size of lettering for grade of special care will be exercised to prevent commingling andproduct, bowser serial number, and organization as speci-the creation of hazardous waste. Disposal of mixed petro-fied by the applicable paragraphs below.

leum products will be in accordance with the installation

2.1.3.3.1 Product markings on tanks and bowsers with a R&W Petroleum Products Management Program.

capacity from 200 to 600 gallons shall be stenciled with

2.1.4.1 Category 1: Fuelsminimum 4-inch black letters on the yellow band, i.e., Reclaimed Jet-A (or appropriate product grade). Bow-

• Calibrating Fluid (MIL-PRF-7024)ser/tank serial number, and organization, will be marked

• Purging Fluid (MIL-PRF-38299)with minimum 2-inch white letters/decals on the red back-

• Jet Fuelsground. Other information may be applied on the red

• Avgasbackground with less than 2-inch white letters.

• Mogas

• Kerosene2.1.3.3.2 Product markings on containers, drums, and

• Diesel Fueltanks with a capacity from 55 to 200 gallons will be stenciled with minimum 2-inch black letters on the yellow

2.1.4.2 Category 2: Oilsband. Serial numbers and organization will be marked with minimum 1-inch white letters on the red background. Other • Hydraulic Fluid, Mineral Based (MIL-PRF-5606, information may be applied on the red background with MIL-PRF-6083) less than 1-inch white letters. • Mineral Base Solvents (MIL-PRF-680)

• Lubricating Oils2.1.3.3.3 Product markings on small containers and safety

• Preservative Oilscans with a capacity less than 55 gallons will be marked with minimum 1-inch black letters on the yellow band. 2.1.4.3 Category 3: Engine Oils Other information may be applied with less than 1-inch white letters on the red background. • Used Motor Crankcase Oils (A-A-52039)

• Reciprocating Aircraft Engine Oil (SAE-J1966,

2.1.3.4 Containers, drums, tanks, and bowsers, 600 gallon SAE-J1899) capacity or less, that are used on a recurring basis for the collection of combustible petroleum products shall be

NOTEpainted IAW Table 2-2. Size of lettering for grade of product, bowser serial number, and organization for com-

Category 3 oils may contain lead, a by productbustible containers will be marked as specified by capacity of combustion and blow-by, and should not befor flammable containers, drums, tanks, and bowsers (Para-mixed with other categories of oils or R&Wgraph 2.1.3.3.1, Paragraph 2.1.3.3.2, and Paragraph products.2.1.3.3.3).

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2.1.4.4 Category 4: Synthetic Oils 2.1.4.5 Category 5: Mixed Liquids

• Used Hydraulic Fluid (Synthetic) (MIL-PRF-83282)

• Used Turbine Engine Oils (Synthetics)

(MIL-PRF-7808, MIL-PRF-23699)

Table 2-1. Painting and Marking (Flammable Products)

Standard Tone Down Background 8010-00-616-7487 Red, Enamel, Full 8010-01-339-7015 Polyurethane Coat-

Gloss, Color No. 11105 ing, Gray, Color No. 26173, Fed-Std-595, MIL-PRF-85285, (Type I Top Coat)

Center Band (Shall not exceed 1/3 8010-00-527-2045 Yellow, Enamel, 8010-00-297-0547 Black, Lusterless, of container height) Full Gloss, Color No. 13538 Color No. 37038

Marking on Band (Product) 8010-00-527-2050 Black, Enamel, Full 8010-00-472-5512 Red, Lusterless, Gloss, Color No. 17038 Color No. 31136

Marking on Background (Serial White, Enamel, Alkyd Gloss, Low 8010-00-472-5512 Red, Lusterless, Numbers, Organization, etc.) VOC, Color 17925 IAW Color No. 31136

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NOTE

Size of letters will be as specified in Paragraph 2.1.3.3.1, Paragraph 2.1.3.3.2, and Paragraph 2.1.3.3.3.

Table 2-2. Painting and Marking (Combustible Products)

Standard Tone Down Background 8010-01-131-9194 Polyurethane Coat- 8010-01-339-7015 Polyurethane Coat-ing, Green, Color No. 24052, ing, Gray, Color No. 26173, MIL-PRF-85285 Fed-Std-595, MIL-PRF-85285, (Type

I Top Coat)

Center Band (Shall not exceed 1/3 8010-00-527-2045 Yellow, Enamel, 8010-00-297-0547 Black, Lusterless, of container height) Full Gloss, Color No. 13538 Color No. 37038

Marking on Band (Product) 8010-00-527-2050 Black, Enamel, Full 8010-00-472-5512 Red, Lusterless, Gloss, Color No. 17038 Color No. 31136

Marking on Background (Serial White, Enamel, Alkyd Gloss, Low 8010-00-472-5512 Red, Lusterless, Numbers, Organization, etc.) VOC, Color 17925 IAW Color No. 31136

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NOTE

Size of letters will be as specified in Paragraph 2.1.3.3.1, Paragraph 2.1.3.3.2, and Paragraph 2.1.3.3.3.

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CHAPTER 3

DISPOSITION OF FUELS

bottoms are potentially hazardous. Therefore, water con-3.1 FUELS.

centrations removed from aircraft sumps, fuel bowsers, collection containers/tanks containing an unknown concen-3.1.1 Aircraft Fuels.

tration of FSII requires proper handling and disposal. Water from any of the above sources containing FSII will not be3.1.1.1 All disposal actions shall be consistent with the drained on the ground or into the installation storm drain-spirit and intent of national environmental pollution control age system. Consult Environmental Management to ensurepolicies, the base R&W Petroleum Products Management compliance with local, county, state, and federal environ-Program, other Air Force directives and this Technical mental laws and regulations. Environmental Management,Order (TO).

in coordination with the Base Civil Engineer, will identify

3.1.1.2 Residual fuel removed from aircraft is not neces- sanitary sewer inlets suitable for the disposal of water/FSII sarily contaminated and should be recovered and returned concentrations from the sources identified or alternate to storage tanks if quality can be determined. If quality procedures.

cannot be determined locally, the suspect fuel will be stored

3.1.1.4 When handling FSII diluted with jet fuel or water,in temporary containers (tanks or drums) pending disposi-the health hazards are significantly reduced. Goggles, butyltion or blending instructions from AFPET Technical Assis-rubber gloves, aprons, and an air purifying respirator aretance Division. Composite samples representative of such required when handling undiluted FSII. Outdoor environ-product will be submitted to the fuels area laboratory, (refer ments do not require use of the air purifying respirator.to TO 42B-1-1, Chapter 5). If test results indicate product is Skin contact should be avoided by wearing butyl rubberunsuitable for use or blending, disposal shall be in accor-gloves when draining water from bowsers, tanks, sumps,dance with the installation R&W Petroleum Products Man-containers, etc.agement Program.

3.1.1.5 Care must be exercised when reclaimed product is

being returned to storage to assure a minimum of twoWARNING filtrations prior to being reissued to aircraft. The return of reclaimed product into tanks that are equipped with a

Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether common receipt/discharge line will be followed by a nor- (DIEGME) is used in turbine fuels as a Fuel mal receipt or transfer procedure to assure that reclaimed System Icing Inhibitor (FSII). Undiluted FSII is product is flushed from the common receipt/discharge line.

both combustible and toxic. It is harmful if Reclaimed product may be returned to all hydrant system inhaled or absorbed through the skin. It also operating tanks.

causes eye irritation. In laboratory studies, birth defects and adverse effects on pregnancy have 3.1.2 Ground Fuels. All reclaimable fuels drained from been observed; prolonged and repeated expo- motor vehicles, heavy equipment, power generators, etc., sure has caused damage to male reproductive shall be recovered and returned from the same source from organs. Before handling undiluted FSII, consult which taken. Ground fuels unfit for use as intended or appropriate safety and occupational health alternate grades shall be disposed of in accordance with the authorities for guidance. installation R&W Petroleum Products Management

Program.

3.1.1.3 Storage tank water bottoms may accumulate con-

centrations as high as 50 percent. Exposure to these water

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CHAPTER 4

DISPOSITION OF OILS

costs. Used synthetics command a high resale value and4.1 OILS.

should not be contaminated with petroleum products.

4.1.1 Disposition of Used Oils. AF components should

4.1.2.1 Oils contaminated by halogenated hydrocarbons

sell used oil through DLA Disposition Services to be will not be blended with fuel oil for burning. Corrosive reprocessed to lubricating oil stock if possible. If reproces- products such as hydrochloric and hydrofluoric acids and sing is not commercially possible, the used oil, depending toxic gases such as phosgene are released during combus-on location, may be used as a fuel supplement in burner tion. These combustion products may damage furnaces and equipment. In some instances it may be necessary for DLA other heating equipment, and may create a health hazard.

Disposition Services to dispose of used crankcase oils as hazardous waste. 4.1.2.2 The burning of unblended and untreated waste mineral oil may produce unacceptable gas and/or solid

4.1.1.1 Used oil disposal practices which are not environ- stack emissions and should not be attempted without prior mentally acceptable, e.g., use of oil for weed control, insect consultation with Civil and Bio-Environmental Engineers.

control, road dust control, open pit burning, and dumping It is very important to remove all solid contaminants from are prohibited. waste material oils. Failure to do this may cause burner nozzle clogging and/or excessive stack emissions.4.1.1.2 The base Bio-Environmental Engineer must be consulted prior to burning any crankcase oils that may have 4.1.3 Used Engine Oils. Used engine (vehicle or air-lead contamination.

craft) oils must be segregated from other petroleum prod-ucts because of possible lead contamination. Disposal will4.1.2 Aircraft Oils/Hydraulic Fluids. Oils and hydraulic be in accordance with the installation R&W Petroleumfluids drained from aircraft must be collected in clean Products Management Program.containers. Segregation between products will be main-tained to enhance resale value or to minimize disposal

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