stallation is not practicable or warranted. (See pars. 57304 and 57362-1.)

2. Upon approval of the Quartermaster General of the Marine Corps, Government-owned services or equipment such as transportation equipment, weight-handling facilities, etc., if available without interference with Government needs, may be furnished a contractor performing Government work under contract, if the contractor's inability to obtain such services and equipment would be detrimental to the best interests of the Government. Recommended charges based on prevailing commercial rates shall be fowarded the Quartermaster General of the Marine Corps for approval. All consumable supplies and utilities required in the operation of subject services and equipment shall be furnished by the contractor at his expense. 57360 SALES TO PRIVATE INTERESTS

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b. Where delivered to private interests over Marine Corps distribution systems, the private distributed unit rate will apply. Where not delivered over Marine Corps owned distribution systems, but metered at the point of entry for each individual building, the private interests' rate at the plant will apply. See subparagraph c below.

c. In case of sales under the provisions of paragraph 57359 and 57360 using the private rate as determined by the above subparagraph, where the unit price is not as great as local prevailing commercial rates for similar service, a percentage shall be applied to make such gross charge equitable with local commercial rates.

57362 ESTIMATING MONTHLY FLAT QUANTITY CONSUMPTIONS, CHARGES FOR COIN OPERATED VENDING AND AMUSEMENT MACHINES, DISPOSITION OF UTILITY COLLECTIONS, AND THREE PERCENT CHARGE

1. For the purpose of these regulations, a vending machine is defined as a device which dispenses either services or supplies such as a washing machine, a soft drink dispensing machine, etc.

2. Estimating monthly flat quantity consumptions. Where metering is not practicable, or does not warrant the expense of meter installation, the commanding officer shall appoint a board of three officers, consisting of an officer trained in the utilities field, if available, an officer representing at least one of the activities for whom the consumptions are to be established, and one disinterested officer. This board will estimate flat monthly quantity consumptions. In the event that no officer who is trained in the utilities field is available, a qualified civilian, enlisted man, or naval person should be assigned to the board as a consultant. The findings of the board, when approved by the commanding officer of the activity, shall be retained in the files of the activity for availability to inspecting officers or for inspections by representatives of the General Accounting Office. Boards should be convened whenever there is a change in the quantity consumptions of the various consumers who must make reimbursement, but not less frequently than every two years.

3. Rates and Charges. A flat rate charge of $1.75 a month will be made to Armed Forces sponsored activities, for each coin-operated vending or amusement machine furnished utility service by Marine Corps activities. Where the utilities for the specific area in which the machines are located are sold to Armed Forces sponsored activities on a

metered or other basis, the charges provided herein do not apply. Where a concessionaire operates a coin-operated vending or amusement machine under a contract with the Government, the Government will be reimbursed for all work or services furnished as provided in the contract and the commission arrangements provided therein shall be adequate to cover the cost of providing the services furnished by the Government. Where

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concessionair operates a coin-operated vending or amusement machine under a contract with an Armed Forces sponsored activity, the Armed Forces sponsored activity shall reimburse the Government for the services furnished in accordance with this paragraph. In addition, when changes and alterations, such as outlets, plumbing fixtures, etc., are required to provide for the installation of a coin-operated vending machine, the cost thereof shall be billed to the Armed Forces sponsored activity or the concessionaire as appropriate in accordance with the principles hereinbefore outlined. Above charges will be waived to Marine Corps Exchanges located in Alaska and those outside the Continental United States in those instances where the contract agreement provides for rental of the coin-operated vending machine only when the exchange stocks the machines and receives the proceeds of sales. Charges will not be waived if the contract agreement provides for the contractor to stock and receive the proceeds of sales with the exchanges receiving a percentage of the profits.

4. DISPOSITION OF FUNDS

a. Government Rate. The total value of services furnished at government rate (quantity multiplied by rate) shall be returned to the financing appropriation.

b. Private Rate. The difference between the total value of services furnished at the private rate, including percentage to bring such charges up to prevailing commercial charges for similar service, and the value of these services at the government rate (quantity multiplied by private rate plus percentage increase minus quantity multiplied by government rate) shall be deposited to the credit of "Miscellaneous Receipts, U. S. Treasury. The portion "Cost to financing appropriation" (quantity multiplied by government rate) of the private rate shall be returned to the financing appropriation.

c. Coin-operated Vending and Amusement Machines. Reimbursement for work done or utility services furnished private parties and armed forces sponsored activities will be accomplished in accordance with the Field Accounting and Reporting Instructions, NAVMC 1092-FD, paragraphs 0912 or 0913.

5. THREE PERCENT CHARGE

a. The usual three percent charge (See paragraph 54601) shall not be added to sales of utilities (including telephone service) since all costs intended to be covered by this charge are accounted for under the maintenance cost accounting system.

57363 UTILITIES TRANSFERRED TO OTHER GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS

1. All utilities transferred to other government departments shall be metered where practicable. Where installation of metering devices is not practicable or warranted, equitable monthly flat quantity consumptions shall be established. (See par. 57362-1.) Government unit rates shall be applicable. 57364 UTILITIES TRANSFERRED TO CIVILIAN DEFENSE HOUSING PROJECTS

1. Fuel, electricity, water, sewage, and telephone services may be sold from a Marine Corps-owned plant or controlled central source to government sponsored civilian and military housing projects located outside the boundaries of military reservations or posts if the following conditions are complied with:

a. The publicly owned civilian housing project is used for housing military or civilian personnel of the military establishment. b. No other satisfactory utilities source is available to the housing project.

58050 GENERAL

1. Instructions issued by the Commandant of the Marine Corps relating to motor vehicles and motor transportation shall be promptly published to all persons and commands concerned. Copies of such instructions shall be kept readily available for reference. 58051 RESPONSIBILITY

1. Each commanding officer is responsible for the prompt publishing of instructions referred to in paragraph 58050, the safe operation of vehicles and the performance of prescribed preventive maintenance to vehicles under his jurisdiction. Commanding officers are also responsible for initiating arrangements for necessary higher echelon maintenance to vehicles under their jurisdiction.

58052 VEHICLE ABUSE

1. Prevention of abuse to vehicles is of the utmost importance and is the responsibility of the commanding officer. Evidence of abuse of vehicles will be investigated and will be cause for disciplinary action. Mechanical failures which are not the result of fair wear and tear or defective material or workmanship are to be considered prima facie evidence of vehicle abuse. When abuse of any vehicle or failure to perform preventive maintenance is discovered by any organization or installation repairing the vehicle report of that fact will be submitted to the commanding officer of the unit to which the vehicle is assigned. The most common forms of abuse are:

a. Excessive speeds (both in high and low gears), particularly over rough roads and across country, on turns, and down grades.

b. Improper use of controls.

c. Racing or overloading engine before normal oil pressure or operating temperature

is established.

d. Unauthorized loading beyond rated capacity and improper loading.

e. Lack of lubrication or use of improper lubrication.

f. Lack of systematic preventive maintenance inspection.

g. Deferred maintenance, including lack of proper servicing and adjustments.

h. Inadequate driver training or unsafe driving practices.

1. So far as practicable, a regular driver will be assigned to each vehicle. Where the assignment of a regular driver is impracticable, commanding officers will take necessary action to ensure the performance of prescribed maintenance services that are normally the responsibility of an assigned driver.

2. Every motor vehicle operator shall be instructed in his duties, the rules and regulations affecting the safe operation of his vehicle, authorized speeds and loads, the care of his vehicle, and how to drive in a manner that will effect the utmost economy in fuel, tires, and brakes. He should be competent to make minor repairs and adjustments on the road, but should not be permitted to attempt to make any other repairs or adjustments unless he is a mechanic and fully competent to do so. He shall be instructed to see habitually, before leaving the garage, that the motor of his vehicle is functioning properly, that the radiator, gasoline tank, and oil reservoir are filled, that he has proper tools for emergencies beyond the limits of the post or station, a serviceable spare tire as required, that his vehicle is otherwise in safe running condition, and shall be held responsible for failure to do so.

3. Every operator shall be held responsible for the vehicle assigned to him, and for its equipment. He shall also be responsible for the sufficiency of fuel, crankcase oil, cooling water, battery electrolyte (water), inflation of tires and other necessary general care of such vehicle. It shall be the responsibility of the officer or noncommissioned officer in charge of the operation and maintenance of a vehicle or vehicles to ensure sufficiency of anti-freeze (when needed) and adequate lubrication, cleaning, washing and tightening. Every operator shall be required to report promptly any defects and mechanical troubles that develop in his vehicle, in order that repairs may be made promptly and the vehicle kept at a maximum of mechanical efficiency. He shall also be required to keep all tools and accessories belonging to his vehicle in their proper place, and shall be responsible for all tools, spare parts, extra tires, and other special equipment assigned to his vehicle. The operator's handbook, furnished by the manufacturer of the vehicles or the Quartermaster

General of the Marine Corps, shall be the source of information for the ordinary care and upkeep of a particular make of motor vehicle. All persons concerned directly with the care and upkeep of motor vehicles shall be required to become familiar with such instructions and to follow them carefully. Supply officers or motor transport officers shall make these publications available to oper

ators.

4. When a Marine Corps vehicle is semipermanently assigned or loaned to an office, group or detail, the responsibility for correct operation, preventive maintenance, and servicing rests directly on the officer in charge of the office, group or detail. Qualified motor transport personnel shall be made available by the supply officer or motor transport officer to assist and supervise the preventive maintenance, servicing and inspection. Vehicles operated by civil service specialists in the performance of their duties as carpenters, plumbers, etc., will be maintained as prescribed above. It is the responsibility of the officer in charge of such civil service personnel to ensure that proper maintenance is performed on these vehicles, and the fact that vehicles are operated by personnel whose normal duties do not include vehicle maintenance will not be considered an excuse for vehicle abuse.

5. Motor vehicles must be operated in a safe and economical manner. In all cases the type of vehicle that will transport the load to be carried in the most economical manner shall be used, except in case of emergency that will not permit delay. Care must be taken to operate trucks at a safe speed that will reduce to a minimum wear and tear from road shocks.

6. No Marine Corps owned vehicles having diminsions or axle weight distribution greater than those permissible by local or state regulations may be operated over public thoroughfares without approval from the appropriate authorities. (See paragraph 53016)

58054 PERMITS FOR VEHICLE

OPERATORS

1. No person shall be employed as a chauffeur and no person, military or civilian, shall be permitted to drive a Marine Corps vehicle until such person has been examined in accordance with instructions promulgated by the Secretary of the Navy. (Naval Civilian Personnel Instructions and Navy Bulletins, as applicable.)

2. To each person qualified as a driver, there shall be issued a Motor Vehicle Operators Permit, Form NAVMC 696e-SD Rev. The permit shall be signed in ink by the driver and the driver's commanding officer,

or by such officer as may be designated by him.

3. Permits will expire 2 years from date of issue and will be renewed in accordance with instructions promulgated by the Secretary of the Navy.

4. Valid unexpired permits shall be satisfactory evidence of qualification to operate vehicles of the type indicated on the permit in any naval district.

5. An operator's permit may be revoked by the commanding officer for cause at any time, and it shall not be restored until the commanding officer or an examiner, authorized by the commanding officer, is assured that the operator involved is again fully qualified to drive the vehicle or vehicles for which certified.

6. This permit is valid only for the operation of vehicles owned or operated by the naval establishment. This permit cannot be used as a driver's license required by State or local laws for private vehicles.

7. Commanding officers of posts and stations and commanding officers of battalions and larger units of the fleet Marine force may designate certain officers within their command to operate Marine Corps vehicles as required in connection with familiarization, training, and performance of official duties. Officers to be designated as operators of Marine Corps vehicles shall be examined as prescribed in paragraph 58054-1. A Motor Vehicle Operator's Permit shall be issued to all officers so qualified to operate Marine Corps vehicles. Officers designated to operate Marine Corps vehicles shall be responsible that proper maintenance services are performed.

8. Every operator of an individual vehicle used for administrative purposes is required to carry in the vehicle a Vehicle and Equipment Operational Record, DD Form 110 (fig. 58-17). This form, when properly authenticated, is his official authorization for driving the vehicle; and, when completed, contains a record of his route, destination, time of departure and arrival, load, speedometer readings, and other information pertinent to the trip(s). In addition, the reverse side of this form lists the items on the vehicle to which the driver or assigned personnel must give daily and weekly attention before operation, during operation, and after operation.

58055 ACCIDENTS

1. Every operator of a government vehicle shall be furnished with Standard Form 91, Revised, Operator's Report of Motor Vehicle

type of protector to prevent accidental breakage of the bulb in the presence of flammable vapors or other flammable materials.

c. Smoking will not be permitted in shops, garages, or parking areas except in specially designated areas or rooms when such practice is safe. Smoking will not be permitted on or within 50 feet of a vehicle transporting flammable liquids, ammunition, or other materials of similar or greater fire hazard, or while the vehicle is in the presence of flammable vapors, such as at time of gasoline filling operations or during periods of examining or repairing the engine or fuel systems, or when the vehicle is inside a building. ''NO SMOKING" signs will be conspicuously posted where necessary. "SMOKING PERMITTED" signs should also be displayed in areas where smoking presents no hazard.

d. Vehicles being supplied with gasoline, or not in use and unattended, will have the motor stopped and the parking or emergency brake applied.

e. Storage of fuels, paints, lubricants, flammable cleaning solvents, rags stained with paint or oil, or other similar flammable materials used in shops or garages will be kept to a minimum and in covered metal containers and handled, used and disposed of in a manner that will reduce the danger of fire to a minimum.

f. Trucks loaded with conbustible waste scheduled for local disposal will be unloaded before parking for the night.

g. Gasoline will not be used for cleaning purposes.

h. The following vehicles shall be provided with approved fire extinguishers:

(1) All vehicles powered by internal combustion engines utilized within the Fleet Marine Forces.

(2) Only certain vehicles utilized within Marine Corps Posts and Stations including buses; ambulances; vehicles regularly used to carry explosives, acids, compressed gas, fuels or other dangerous articles; and police and patrol vehicles.

(3) Vehicles utilized within Marine Corps Posts and Stations, or by Recruiting or Reserve activities, dispatched on trips into areas where fire protection is not readily available, and vehicles occasionally used to carry explosives or other dangerous articles or equipment. In such cases extinguishers should be provided on an incident basis.

(4) This paragraph does not apply to emergency vehicles of structural and crash fire departments which will be provided

(4) This paragraph does not apply to emergency vehicles of structural and crash fire departments which will be provided special equipment in accordance with specific individual requirements.

(5) The provisions of subparagraph 2. h above do not apply to materials handling equipment, instructions for which are covered by Storage and Materials Handling Handbook NavSandA publication 249.

3. The following safety precautions shall be observed:

a. Guards, flares, lights, or flags will be posted to warn drivers of other vehicles when a vehicle is halted in a dangerous position. All busses and military vehicles except passenger vehicles with a rated capacity of nine or less persons and cargo carrying vehicles with rated capacity of 1 ton or less will be equipped with guards, flares, or lights plus flags when operating over public highways beyond the limits of military reser

vations.

b. Necessary warning devices such as red flags, lanterns, etc., will be placed on loads protruding beyond the body of the vehicle.

c. Garages, ships, and passenger carrying vehicles will in all cases be well ventilated as a precaution against asphyxiation by exhaust gases of vehicle engines. Vehicle engines will not be operated in a garage or a ship longer than necessary to move the vehicle in or out unless adequate use of wide doors and windows or exhaust systems for the removal of engine gases is made.

d. Precautions to be observed in the handling and transportation of ammunition and explosives will be as prescribed in the Motor Carriers' Explosives and Dangerous Articles Tariff. Copies of this tariff may be obtained from the American Trucking Associations, Inc., 1424 16th Street, N. W., Washington 6, D. C. For fire fighting instructions see paragraph 53061.9.c.

e. Particular care will be exercised in parking vehicles on hills or slopes to prevent vehicles from moving while unattended.

4. Nothing can replace the application of common sense in the promulgation and observance of safety precautions and fire prevention measures. The rules cited in subparagraphs 2 and 3 above are to be used as guides only and are not to be considered as all inclusive of the action necessary to vent accidents or fires. Commanding officers will be held responsible for the issuance of local regulations to assure the intent of the above as well as to assure a complete safe operating program.