48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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8 sections with “waste reduction”

  • FAR 52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program.
    As prescribed in 23.406(c), insert the following clause: Waste Reduction Program (MAY 2024) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Recycling means the series of activities, including collection, separation, and processing, by which pro…
  • FAR 23.405 Waste reduction program.
    To support pollution prevention and agency efforts to minimize waste in accordance with E.O. 14057, contracts for contractor operation of Government-owned or -leased facilities or for support services at Government-owned or -operated facili…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …(i) Reduces the amount of any hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant entering any waste stream or otherwise released into the environment (including fugitive emissions) prior to recycling, treatment, or disposal; and (ii) Reduces t…
  • FAR 23.400 Scope of subpart.
    …ents; (b) Contractor compliance with environmental management systems; and (c) Ensuring waste reduction at Federal facilities.
  • FAR 23.406 Contract clauses.
    …he clause is in the best interest of the Government. (c) Insert the clause at 52.223-10, Waste Reduction Program, in solicitations and contracts for contractor operation of Government-owned or -leased facilities and all solicitations and c…
  • FAR 36.601-3 Applicable contracting procedures.
    …require the architect-engineer to consider energy conservation, pollution prevention, and waste reduction to the maximum extent practicable in developing the construction design specifications. (2) Facility design solicitations and contrac…
  • FAR 36.602-1 Selection criteria.
    …d, including, where appropriate, experience in energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction, and the use of recovered materials; (3) Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time; (4) Past performance on contracts wit…
  • FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …with an entity that requires employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report waste, fraud, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors…

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.