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47 sections with “Environmental”: the first 40

  • FAR 52.223-19 Compliance with Environmental Management Systems.
    As prescribed in 23.406(b), insert the following clause: Compliance With Environmental Management Systems (MAY 2011) The Contractor's work under this contract shall conform with all operational controls identified in the applicable agency…
  • FAR 23.404 Environmental management systems.
    Agencies may implement an environmental management system (EMS) when it aligns with and supports its agency's mission needs and facilitates implementation and progress toward E.O. 14057 goals. If an agency uses an EMS for contractor operati…
  • DFARS 228.102-70 Defense Environmental Restoration Program construction contracts.
    For Defense Environmental Restoration Program construction contracts entered into pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2701— (a) Any rights of action under the performance bond shall only accrue to, and be for the exclusive use of, the obligee named in t…
  • FAR 23.108 Required Environmental Protection Agency purchasing programs.
    In accordance with 23.104(c), contracting officers shall, after meeting statutory purchasing program requirements in 23.107, purchase to the maximum extent practicable products and services that meet EPA purchasing program requirements desc…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …. Energy-efficient product—(1) Means a product that— (i) Meets Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency criteria for use of the Energy Star trademark label; or (ii) Is in the upper 25 percent of efficiency for all similar…
  • FAR 7.105 Contents of written acquisition plans.
    …ls of the Governmentwide point of entry (GPE) athttps://www.sam.gov (see 5.102(a)). (17) Environmental and energy conservation objectives. Discuss— (i) All applicable environmental and energy conservation objectives associated with the ac…
  • DFARS 216.306 Cost-plus-fixed-fee contracts.
    …etaries of the military departments are authorized to approve such contracts that are for environmental work only, provided the environmental work is not classified as construction, as defined by 10 U.S.C. 2801. (B) The Secretary of Defens…
  • FAR 23.108-3 Products and services that are subject to EPA Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels.
    (a) Program. The EPA Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) Program helps Federal agencies identify and procure environmentally preferable products and services to meet zero emissions and other sustainable procurement goals by providin…
  • FAR 42.302 Contract administration functions.
    …am performance and actual or anticipated program problems. (68) Monitor the contractor's environmental practices for adverse impact on contract performance or contract cost, and for compliance with environmental requirements specified in t…
  • DFARS 209.405 Effect of listing.
    …ecutive Service. (B) The official granting the exemption— (1) Shall promptly notify the Environmental Protection Agency suspending and debarring official of the exemption and the corresponding justification; and (2) May grant a class exe…
  • DFARS 252.223-7006 Prohibition on Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous Materials.
    …rdous materials means— (i) Materials referred to in section 101(14) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601(14)) and materials designated under section 102 of CERCLA (42…
  • FAR 23.001 Definitions.
    As used in this part— Environmental means environmental aspects of internal agency operations and activities, including those aspects related to energy and transportation functions. Greenhouse gas means carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous ox…
  • FAR 23.101 Definitions.
    …lts in the purchase, rent, or lease of supplies or equipment, services, or construction. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-designated item means a product that is or can be made with recovered material— (1) That is listed by EPA in a …
  • FAR 23.406 Contract clauses.
    …e or in part, on a Federal facility. (b) Insert the clause at 52.223-19, Compliance With Environmental Management Systems, in solicitations and contracts for contractor operation of Government-owned or -leased facilities or vehicles locate…
  • DFARS 209.104-1 General standards.
    …U.S.C. 4874(b)(1)(B), the Secretary of Defense may, in the case of a contract awarded for environmental restoration, remediation, or waste management at a DoD facility, waive the prohibition in paragraph (g)(ii)(A) of this section upon— (1…
  • DFARS 223.7104 Exceptions.
    … prospective user that— (i) Is consistent with the best interest of national defense and environmental security; and (ii) Provides for the prospective user's continued financial and environmental responsibility and liability with regard t…
  • DFARS 232.072-2 Appropriate information.
    … state, local, and Federal tax accounts, including special mandatory contributions, e.g., environmental superfund. (9) Description and explanation of the financial effect of issues such as— (i) Leases, deferred purchase arrangements, or p…
  • DFARS 253.209-1 Responsible prospective contractors.
    …rospective contractor's ability to meet the safety requirements in the solicitation. (F) Environmental/energy consideration. An evaluation of the prospective contractor's ability to meet specific environmental and energy requirements in th…
  • FAR 1.201-1 The two councils.
    …Interior, Justice, Labor, State, Transportation, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs; and (2) Environmental Protection Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Social Security Administration, Small Business Administration, and U.S…
  • FAR 4.1102 Policy.
    …tracting officers in the conduct of emergency operations, such as responses to natural or environmental disasters or national or civil emergencies, e.g., Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121); (4)…
  • FAR 7.103 Agency-head responsibilities.
    …or_sustainable_federal_buildings.pdf; and (3) Require contractor compliance with Federal environmental requirements, when the contractor is operating Government-owned facilities or vehicles, to the same extent as the agency would be requir…
  • FAR 7.401 Acquisition considerations.
    …i) Ability to swap out or exchange equipment. (iv) Available warranties. (v) Insurance, environmental, or licensing requirements. (vi) Potential for use of the equipment by other agencies after its use by the acquiring agency is ended. …
  • FAR 8.405-1 Ordering procedures for supplies, and services not requiring a statement of work.
    …t of a comparable item. (5) Warranty considerations. (6) Maintenance availability. (7) Environmental and energy efficiency considerations. (8) Delivery terms. (g) Minimum documentation. The ordering activity shall document— (1) The sc…
  • FAR 8.405-3 Blanket purchase agreements (BPAs).
    …f a comparable item. (v) Warranty considerations. (vi) Maintenance availability. (vii) Environmental and energy efficiency considerations. (viii) Delivery terms. (3)(i) The ordering activity contracting officer shall, to the maximum ex…
  • FAR 15.605 Content of unsolicited proposals.
    …ents, if applicable, about organizational conflicts of interest, security clearances, and environmental impacts; and (7) The names and telephone numbers of agency technical or other agency points of contact already contacted regarding the …
  • FAR 23.002 Policy.
    …tainability, agencies shall reduce emissions, including greenhouse gas emissions; promote environmental stewardship; support resilient supply chains; drive innovation; and incentivize markets for sustainable products and services.
  • FAR 23.102 Authorities.
    … I of the Executive Office of the President's Office of Management and Budget, Council on Environmental Quality, and Climate Policy Office Memorandum M-22-06, Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability, dated…
  • FAR 23.106 Exemptions.
    …rations from unauthorized disclosure. The agency shall notify the Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) in writing within 30 days of issuance of the exemption under this paragraph (b)(1). (2) On an individual or class basis, …
  • FAR 23.400 Scope of subpart.
    …right-to-know laws and pollution prevention requirements; (b) Contractor compliance with environmental management systems; and (c) Ensuring waste reduction at Federal facilities.
  • FAR 31.205-16 Gains and losses on disposition or impairment of depreciable property or other capital assets.
    …fair value as a result of impairments caused by events or changes in circumstances (e.g., environmental damage, idle facilities arising from a declining business base, etc.). If depreciable property or other capital assets have been written…
  • FAR 31.205-41 Taxes.
    …re of the contracting officer to ensure timely direction after a prompt request. (4) The Environmental Tax found at section 59A of the Internal Revenue Code, also called the “Superfund Tax.” (b) The following types of costs are not allowa…
  • FAR 36.102 Definitions.
    …ing the functional relationships and technical systems to be used, such as architectural, environmental, structural, electrical, mechanical, and fire protection), producing the technical specifications and drawings, and preparing the constr…
  • FAR 36.104 Policy.
    …nciples for new construction and modernization projects in accordance with the Council on Environmental Quality's Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings and Associated Instructions (Guiding Principles) (available at https://ww…
  • FAR 36.212 Preconstruction orientation.
    … decide matters such as contractual, administrative (e.g., security, safety, and fire and environmental protection), and construction responsibilities. (b) As appropriate, the contracting officer may issue an explanatory letter or conduct …
  • FAR 39.101 Policy.
    …th subpart 23.1; (iii) Policies to enable power management and other energy-efficient or environmentally preferable features on all agency electronic products; and (iv) Best management practices for energy-efficient management of servers …
  • FAR 42.1203 Processing agreements.
    … (e.g., long-term incentive compensation plans, cost accounting standards noncompliances, environmental cleanup costs, and final overhead costs) should be referenced specifically in the novation agreement. (f) Before novation and change-of…
  • FAR 46.201 General.
    …pliers' plants or commercial laboratories (e.g., ballistic testing of ammunition, unusual environmental tests, and simulated service tests); and (2) Contracts that require Government testing for first article approval (see subpart 9.3). (…
  • FAR 47.305-15 Loading responsibilities of contractors.
    …ies may be shipped in carload lots by rail. (b) If the nature of the supplies or safety, environmental, or transportability factors require special methods for securing the supplies on the carrier's equipment, or if only a special mode of …
  • FAR 52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program.
    … of waste being generated through waste prevention, recycling, or purchasing recycled and environmentally preferable products. (b) Consistent with the requirements of section 207 of Executive Order 14057, the Contractor shall establish a p…
  • FAR 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons.
    …ontain hydrogen, fluorine, and carbon. Ozone-depleting substance means any substance the Environmental Protection Agency designates in 40 CFR part 82 as— (1) Class I, including, but not limited to, chlorofluorocarbons, halons, carbon tetr…

FAR (chapter 1)

DFARS (chapter 2, Defense)

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Rule changes in progress: FAR, DFARS. Terms: glossary.