FAR 52.223-10 - Waste Reduction Program
Prescribed in 23.705(a) | ||
| Effective Date: | 1 May 2010 | |
| Clause or Provision: | Clause | |
| Provision or Clause Number: | 52.223-10 - Waste Reduction Program | |
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| Applicable: | Facilities; Communication Services; Cost Reimbursement, Service; Fixed Price, Service | |
| Optional: | Utility Services; Simplified Acquisition Procedures (Excludes Micro-Purchase); Indefinite Delivery; Dismantling, Demolition or Removal of Improvements; Leasing of Motor Vehicles; Fixed Price, Construction; Time & Material/Labor Hour; Cost Reimbursement, Construction; Cost Reimbursement, Supply | |
| Subject: | Envirnomental | |
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| Prescription Overview: |
Prescription(a) Insert the clause at 52.223-10, Waste Reduction Program, in all solicitations and contracts for contractor operation of Government-owned or -leased facilities and all solicitations and contracts for support services at Government-owned or -operated facilities. | |
| Clause Overview: |
Clause(a) DefinitionsAs used in this clause— “Recycling” means the series of activities, including collection, separation, and processing, by which products or other materials are recovered from the solid waste stream for use in the form of raw materials in the manufacture of products other than fuel for producing heat or power by combustion. “Waste prevention” means any change in the design, manufacturing, purchase, or use of materials or products (including packaging) to reduce their amount or toxicity before they are discarded. Waste prevention also refers to the reuse of products or materials. “Waste reduction” means preventing or decreasing the amount of waste being generated through waste prevention, recycling, or purchasing recycled and environmentally preferable products. Program to Promote Cost-Effective Waste Reduction(b) Consistent with the requirements of section 3(e) of Executive Order 13423, the Contractor shall establish a program to promote cost-effective waste reduction in all operations and facilities covered by this contract. The Contractor’s programs shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and local requirements, specifically including Section 6002 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (42 U.S.C. 6962, et seq.) and implementing regulations (40 CFR Part 247). | |
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| Incorporated by Reference: | Yes | |
| Uniform Contract Format: | I | |
| Editor: | Marshall | |
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