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Affirmative ProcurementTraining for Federal
Credit Card Holders
EO 13101 and the Federal Government’s Mandatory Buy
Recycled Program
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Affirmative Procurement
The policy and practice of purchasing goods made with recycled materials
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Affirmative Procurement vs. Environmentally Preferable Purchasing
• Recycled-content materials• Certain items designated by
EPA in Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG)
• Guidance in Recovered Materials Advisory Notices (RMANs)
May involve a multitude of attributes Reduced toxicity, less
packaging, reparability, energy savings, create less HW, recycled content
Items not specifically identified
AP
EPP
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Why Affirmative Procurement?
The Federal The Federal government spends government spends about $200 Billion about $200 Billion
every year – and has every year – and has put this buying power put this buying power behind the country’s behind the country’s recycling programs recycling programs
As stewards of federal dollars, we are obligated to purchaseAs stewards of federal dollars, we are obligated to purchasedesignated items containing recycled materialsdesignated items containing recycled materials
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AP Benefits
purchasing collection
manufacturing
Creates recycling markets
Saves energyConserves resourcesSaves moneySaves landfill spaceReduces pollution Purchasing recycled products Purchasing recycled products
is the key to completing the is the key to completing the recycling loop!recycling loop!
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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), 1976Section 6002 required EPA to publish guidelines for affirmative procurement and required procuring agencies to develop an AP program within 1 year of publication of the guidelines
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WHAT IS A PROCURING AGENCY (WHO DOES THIS APPLY TO?)
Procuring Agency – any Federal agency or contractor using appropriated Federal funds for a procurementApplies for procurements exceeding $10,000 in a year$10,000 threshold applies to entire agency (e.g., Dept. of Agriculture, Dept. of Interior, etc.)
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ExemptionsAccording to RCRA, procuring agencies must follow the CPGs unless the product:
Is available at an unreasonable price
Will not meet reasonable performance standards
Is unavailable within a reasonable timeframe at a sufficient level of competition
Price
Performance
Availability
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EO 13101 – Greening the Government Through Waste Prevention, Recycling and Federal Acquisition (1998)Directed EPA to include AP in compliance inspectionsRequired agencies to provide AP trainingRequired procuring agencies to follow CPGs published in the Federal RegisterIntroduced biobased products as part of AP programsEncouraged purchase of environmentally preferable products and services
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What are the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPGs) and Recovered
Materials Advisory Notices (RMANs)?CPGs designate the products that must contain recovered materialRMANs provide recycled-content recommendations and guidance on buying recycled-content products
CPG RMAN
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And The Products Are:
ConstructionLandscapingNon-paper OfficePaper and Paper ProductsParks and RecreationTransportationVehicularMiscellaneous
EPA-Designated Product Categories
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CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTSDESIGNATED ITEMS:
Building insulationCarpetCement and concreteConsolidated and reprocessed latex paintFloor tilesLaminated paperboardPatio blocksShower and restroom dividers
Structural fiberboardCarpet cushionFlowable fillRailroad grade crossings/surfaces
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LANDSCAPING PRODUCTS
DESIGNATED ITEMS:Garden and soaker hosesHydraulic mulchLawn and garden edgingYard trimmings compost
Food waste compostLandscaping timbers and posts (plastic lumber)
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NON-PAPER OFFICE PRODUCTS
DESIGNATED ITEMS:Binders (paper, plastic covered)Office recycling containersOffice waste receptacles Plastic desktop accessoriesPlastic envelopesPlastic trash bagsPrinter ribbonsToner cartridges
Solid plastic bindersPlastic clipboardsPlastic clip portfoliosPlastic file folders Plastic presentation folders
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PAPER AND PAPER PRODUCTS
DESIGNATED ITEMS:Commercial/industrial sanitary tissue productsMiscellaneous papersNewsprintPaperboard and packaging productsPrinting and writing papers
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PARK AND RECREATION PRODUCTS
DESIGNATED ITEMS:Plastic fencingPlayground surfacesRunning tracks
Park and recreational furniturePlayground equipment
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TRANSPORTATION PRODUCTS
DESIGNATED ITEMS:ChannelizersDelineatorsFlexible delineatorsParking stopsTraffic barricadesTraffic cones
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VEHICULAR PRODUCTS
DESIGNATED ITEMS:Engine coolantsRe-refined lubricating oilsRetread tires
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MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS
DESIGNATED ITEMS:PalletsSorbentsAwards and plaquesIndustrial drumsMatsSignage, including supportsStrapping and stretch wrap
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What About the Mandated Sources of Supply?
Small Businesses
First define your product needs; for example, folders made with recycled content paperSecond, go to your mandatory sourcesIf they don’t supply the item, let them know you require recycled content! Check with them often to see if they supply the item
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Where Can These Products Be Found?Government Supply Sources
General Services Administration (GSA)*Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)*Government Printing Office (GPO)*Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS)Beltsville Service CenterJWOD UNICOR*These agencies have automatic substitution
(paper and re-refined oil) and also report all federal purchases up the chain!
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AP Made Easy…
Use The WebFor Information• EPA: www.epa.gov/cpg
To Search for Products• GSA www.gsa.gov• DLA www.dscr.dla.mil• EPA http://notes.erg.com/• CA Waste Management
Board’s Recycled Content Database: www.ciwmb.ca.gov/rcp/
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How Will Purchases of EPA-Designated Items be Monitored?
EPA RCRA InspectionsEPA Facility QuestionnairesReporting of PurchasesEnvironmental AuditsOIG Inspections
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What Should You Do?Keep the list of CPG items handy – refer to it when making purchasesMaximize your purchases of recycled-content items by
Searching for recycled-content products in catalogs and online sourcesRequesting recycled-content items from your vendors
Document noncompliant purchases (those not meeting recycled-content requirements) over $2,500 (for reasons of price, performance, or availability)
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What Else Should You Do?
Await guidance for tracking and reporting
Currently no requirement for credit card purchases to be tracked
Document Your Awareness Training!