[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 40, Volume 22]
[Revised as of July 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 40CFR246.200-3]

[Page 336]
 
                   TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT
 
         CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 246--SOURCE SEPARATION FOR MATERIALS RECOVERY GUIDELINES--Table of 
Contents
 
           Subpart B--Requirements and Recommended Procedures
 
Sec. 246.200-3  Recommended procedures: Market study.

    An investigation of markets should be made by the organization 
responsible for the sale of recyclable materials in each Federal agency 
and should include at a minimum:
    (a) Identifying potential purchasers of the recovered paper through 
standard market research techniques;
    (b) Directly contacting buyers, and determining the buyers' quality 
specifications, the exact types of paper to be recycled, potential 
transportation agreements and any minimum quantity criteria; and
    (c) Determining the price that the buyer will pay for the recovered 
paper and the willingness of the buyer to sign a contract for purchase 
of the paper at a guaranteed minimum price.