[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 40, Volume 24]

[Revised as of July 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 40CFR246.200-3]



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                   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.