AMMTIAC-WSTIAC Journal, Vol. 1, No. 2 - Advanced Materials ...

Analysis ofAlternatives toHexavalentChromiumThis Guide is a compendium of informationresources; providing an extensive summary of the policy,programmatic, technical, safety, and regulatoryissues pertaining to the restricted use of HexavalentChrome (CrVI). The Guidebook contains six sectionsorganized as such:Section 1 – Executive SummaryA broad overview of the challenges and strategies associatedwith the use, or omission, of CrVI.Section 2 – BackgroundThis section offers a synopsis on the Environmental,Safety, and Occupational Health (ESOH) problems surrounding CrVI; where and how CrVIis used in the military; the differences between how industry and DoD each perceive CrVI;and the impact that using alternatives to CrVI may have on military systems during theirservice lives.Section 3 – Policies and RegulationsA summary of policies, regulations, and DoD memoranda regarding the use of CrVI.Section 4 – Program ManagementWritten with the program manager in mind, this section addresses the myriad issues that PMswill need to address when considering potential applications of CrVI. It discusses the proceduresfor evaluating/validating CrVI alternatives; obtaining a waiver to use CrVI in the casethat no available alternative is suitable; and lastly, identifies resources available to PMs.Section 5 – Alternative Selection Flow Chart ProcessDesigned to serve as an engineering reference for technical personnel, the flowchart andaccompanying text outline and describe the recommended material selection process to evaluateand assess the suitability of alternative materials into systems. As part of the process, italso specifies when using CrVI would be the best option, typically when there is no acceptablealternative.Section 6 – Analysis of AlternativesSummary information and compiled data collected relative to the performance of alternativescompared to traditional CrVI material systems.For program managers and many other readers, the entirety of the body of information in thisguide far exceeds any one individual’s immediate data needs. For readers to get the most informationin their respective areas of interest (while bypassing those areas which lie outside), weoffer the following recommendations.Program Managers:Sections 1, 3, and 4. Section 2 optionalPolicy Makers: Sections 1 and 3Senior Technical Personnel: Sections 1 through 5Engineering Staff & Contractors: Sections 2 through 6To obtain a copy of this report, please contact AMMTIAC: ammtiac@alionscience.comThe AMMTIAC WSTIAC Journal, Volume 1, Number 2 8http://ammtiac.alionscience.comhttp://wstiac.alionscience.com