This guide is meant to aid spill response teams during planning, training, spill response, and remediation.

In the marsh environment, removal of the oil by in-situ burning may be the only method available to responders. The soft, soggy soil and presence of water and the potential for ecological damage may inhibit the deployment of conventional oil recovery equipment and personnel, while the shallow water may not allow the deployment and operation of skimmers, booms, and storage devices.

1. 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.

1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

F1788 Guide for In-Situ Burning of Oil Spills on Water: Environmental and Operational Considerations

F1990 Guide for In-Situ Burning of Spilled Oil: Ignition Devices

Keywords

in situ burning; marsh; oil spills; tradeoffs;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 13.020.40 (Pollution, pollution control and conservation)

Citing ASTM Standards

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