This guide provides information, procedures, and requirements for management and operation of dispersant spray application equipment (boom and nozzle systems) in oil spill response.

This guide provides information on requirements for storage and maintenance of dispersant spray equipment and associated materials.

This guide will aid operators in ensuring that a dispersant spray operation is carried out in an effective manner.

1.1 This guide covers the essential considerations for the maintenance, storage, and use of oil spill dispersant application systems.

1.2 This guide is applicable to spray systems employing booms and nozzles and not to other systems such as fire monitors, sonic distributors, or fan-spray guns.

1.3 This guide is applicable to systems employed on ships or boats and helicopters or airplanes.

1.4 This guide is one of four related to dispersant application systems. Guide F 1413 covers design, Practice F 1460 covers calibration, Test Method F 1738 covers deposition, and Guide F 1737 covers the use of the systems. Familiarity with all four standards is recommended.

1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for information only.

1.6 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.