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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
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Title 48 - Federal Acquisition Regulations System |
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Chapter 1 - Federal Acquisition Regulation |
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SubChapter D - Socioeconomic Programs |
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Part 23 - Environment, Energy and Water Efficiency, Renewable Energy Technologies, Occupational Safety, and Drug-Free Workplace |
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Subpart 23.4 - Use of Recovered Materials and Biobased Products |
§ 23.400 - Scope of subpart.
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23.400 Scope of subpart.
This subpart prescribes policies and procedures for—
(a) The procedures in this subpart apply to all agency acquisitions of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-designated item, if—
(1) The price of the designated item exceeds $10,000; or
(2) The aggregate amount paid for designated items, or for functionally equivalent designated items, in the preceding fiscal year was $10,000 or more.
(b) While micro-purchases are included in determining the aggregate amount paid under paragraph (a)(2) of this section, it is not recommended that an agency track micro-purchases when—
(2) The agency intends to establish or continue an affirmative procurement program in the following fiscal year(1) The agency anticipates the aggregate amount paid will exceed $10,000; or
Obtaining information needed for Government compliance with right-to-know laws and pollution prevention requirements;
(b) Contractor compliance with environmental management systems; and
(c) Ensuring waste reduction at Federal facilities.