/sys$common/syshlp/helplib.hlb EDIT, /ACL, /RECOVER, Description  *Conan The Librarian (sorry for the slow response - running on an old VAX)

    The /RECOVER qualifier specifies that the ACL editor must restore
    the ACL from a journal file. The ACL editor restores the ACL
    to the state it was in when the last ACL editing session ended
    abnormally.

    By default the journal file is given the name of the object and
    a .TJL file type. If you specify a more meaningful name for the
    journal file when you invoke the ACL editor (by using /JOURNAL),
    specify that file name with the /RECOVER qualifier.