ASTM F 2823 : 2020
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Standard Guide for In-Situ Burning of Oil Spills in Marshes
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04-01-2020
1.1This guide addresses in-situ burning as a response tool for oil spills that occur in marshes.
1.2In-situ burning, mechanical recovery, treating agent application, and natural recovery are the usual options available to an on-scene coordinator for the control and cleanup of spilled oil.
1.3The purpose of this guide is to provide the user with general information on in-situ burning in marshes as a means of controlling and removing spilled oil.
1.4This guide outlines considerations that can be used to conduct an in-situ burn in marshes.
1.5In making in-situ burn decisions, appropriate government authorities should be consulted.
Note 1:This guide does not supersede local regulations.
1.6The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.7This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.8This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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