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    The document provides guidance on purging fuel tanks for various Army vehicles and equipment. It notes that purging as defined by Army regulations involves flushing tanks with water and degreaser, and this is typically not required for fuel trucks transported by barge. For maintenance and repairs, purging may be required but the Army installation does not have a facility to treat purged wastewater. Units must contract locally to purge tanks according to regulations. The document outlines potential explosion hazards and waste characterization and disposal procedures which involve determining if fuel can be reused or recycled before disposal.

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    The document provides guidance on purging fuel tanks for various Army vehicles and equipment. It notes that purging as defined by Army regulations involves flushing tanks with water and degreaser, and this is typically not required for fuel trucks transported by barge. For maintenance and repairs, purging may be required but the Army installation does not have a facility to treat purged wastewater. Units must contract locally to purge tanks according to regulations. The document outlines potential explosion hazards and waste characterization and disposal procedures which involve determining if fuel can be reused or recycled before disposal.

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    U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii – Environmental Compliance Guide

    PURGING FUEL TANKS


    (Fuel Tankers, Trailers, HEMTT, MFS-TRMs, Fuel Pods)
    GENERAL INFORMATION
    The term purging as specified in Appendix E of the Army Techniques Publication (ATP) 4-43,
    entails flushing the fuel storage compartment with water and a degreaser/emulsifier such as
    CitriKleen to render the tank vapor free. This process is typically not required for shipping
    fuel trucks by barge during deployments. Draining the fuel compartment to acceptable levels
    dictated by the Unit’s transportation officer is usually sufficient. However, purging fuel tanks
    in accordance with ATP 4-43 may be required for maintenance, repairs and turn in. USAG-HI
    does not have a purging facility designed to treat purged wastewater. Units must use their
    GPC card or contract with a local vendor if purging as specified in ATP 4-43 is required.
    Purging of fuel tanks is prohibited on unit wash racks.
    POTENTIAL HAZARDS
    Fuel containers, tanker vehicles or trailer units may contain vapors or a residue that may be
    dangerous and cause explosion if there is an ignition source nearby.
    WASTE CHARACTERIZATION
    Fuel in tanks and in containers should first be analyzed to determine if the product is still usa-
    ble. Contact your unit Fuel Quality Officer to conduct fuel testing for this determination. If
    the fuel is still usable, it may be possible to make arrangements with another unit to transfer
    the fuel. If it is no longer usable, it may be recyclable.

    HANDLING AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

    Step 1: Contact the unit’s fuel platoon/staff to determine if the fuel is still usable.
    Step 2: If the fuel is still usable, contact the DPW Environmental Division Compliance In-
    spections Program to see if it can be transferred to another unit.
    Step 3: If fuel can be recycled, contact the DPW Service Contracts Branch to set up a one time
    purging contract by a qualified contractor. Unit funds must be used for this service.

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