ASTM F2823-20
Standard Guide for In-Situ Burning of Oil Spills in Marshes

Standard No.

ASTM F2823-20

Release Date

2020

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM F2823-20

Scope

1.1 This guide addresses in-situ burning as a response tool for oil spills that occur in marshes. 1.2 In-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. 1.3 The 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. 1.4 This guide outlines considerations that can be used to conduct an in-situ burn in marshes. 1.5 In making in-situ burn decisions, appropriate government authorities should be consulted. NOTE 1—This guide does not supersede local regulations. 1.6 The 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. 1.7 This 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. 1.8 This 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.

ASTM F2823-20 Referenced Document

• ASTM F1788 Standard Guide for In-Situ Burning of Oil Spills on Water: Environmental and Operational Considerations
• ASTM F1990 Standard Guide for In-Situ Burning of Spilled Oil: Ignition Devices

ASTM F2823-20 history

• 2020 ASTM F2823-20 Standard Guide for In-Situ Burning of Oil Spills in Marshes
• 2015 ASTM F2823-15 Standard Guide for In-Situ Burning of Oil Spills in Marshes
• 2011 ASTM F2823-11 Standard Specification for Consumer Product Safety for Children's Jewelry
• 2010 ASTM F2823-10 Standard Guide for In-Situ Burning of Oil Spills in Marshes