Overview
This section mandates that federal contracts for the operation or support of government facilities include requirements for contractors to implement cost-effective waste reduction and pollution prevention measures in alignment with Executive Order 14057.
Key Rules
- Applicability: The rule applies to contracts for the operation of Government-owned or -leased facilities and for support services at Government-owned or -operated facilities.
- Regulatory Driver: Compliance is dictated by Executive Order 14057, which focuses on federal sustainability and clean energy industries.
- Mandatory Requirement: Agencies must require contractors to promote waste reduction across all operations and facilities covered by the contract.
- Standard of Implementation: Waste reduction efforts must be "cost-effective," balancing environmental goals with economic efficiency.
Practical Implications
- Contractual Obligations: Contractors operating federal sites should expect specific clauses that require them to integrate recycling, composting, and source reduction into their standard operating procedures.
- Compliance Monitoring: Facility managers and support service providers must document waste minimization efforts to demonstrate alignment with agency-specific pollution prevention targets.