Overview
Subpart 23.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is currently designated as "Reserved." This means that there is no active regulatory language, guidance, or requirements contained within this specific subpart at this time.
Key Rules
- No Active Regulations: There are currently no enforceable rules or clauses located in Subpart 23.10.
- Historical Context: Historically, this subpart contained regulations related to "Federal Compliance with Right-to-Know Laws and Pollution Prevention Requirements."
- Regulatory Reorganization: Under recent FAR updates (specifically the major restructuring of FAR Part 23 in 2024), environmental and sustainability requirements have been consolidated into other areas, such as Subpart 23.1 (Sustainable Products and Services).
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers (COs): There are no specific duties to perform under this subpart. COs should ensure they are not referencing obsolete clauses that may have previously been associated with this section.
- Contractors: There are no compliance or reporting requirements triggered by this subpart.
- Program Managers: No environmental planning requirements are derived from this section in its current state.
Practical Implications
- Check for Updates: When a subpart is "Reserved," it often serves as a placeholder for future regulations or indicates that previous content has been moved.
- Cross-Referencing: For requirements regarding pollution prevention, toxic chemicals, or environmental reporting—which were formerly associated with this section—practitioners must now look to the restructured FAR 23.1.
- Document Maintenance: Contractors should ensure that their internal FAR compliance matrices reflect that 23.10 is inactive to avoid confusion during the proposal or audit phases.