Hexavalent Chromium Reductions in Aluminum Pretreatment Operations

Project Number (JTEG Assigned) MC-08-0004
Project Title Hexavalent Chromium Reductions in Welding Fume Emissions
Service Marine Corps
Command LOGCOM
Implementation Depot ALBANY
Project Lead Greg Russell (229) 639-8072 gregory.russell.ctr@usmc.mil  
TI Goals Supported P-1, C-2, S-3
Focus Area Environmental
Platform General Ground Vehicle (Tracked or Wheeled)
Platform Specific Aluminum components for all ground vehicles
Implemented Technology Alternative products and process changes
Problem Definition Reduce the use of Cr(VI) in depot operations (aluminum pretreatment).
Proposed Solution Identify various sources and implement technologies or processes that eliminate the use of hex chrome
Expected Result Elimination of hex chrome in depot operations
Benefits Eliminate hex chrome exposure from all depot operations and processes
Unfunded Requirement No
Start FY FY08
Completion Date  FY09
WIP No
Implemented Yes
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