[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: 40CFR246.201-4]



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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.  246.201-4  Recommended procedures: Market study.



    An investigation of markets should be made for each material by the 

organization responsible for sale of recyclable materials in each agency 

and should include at a minimum:

    (a) Identifying potential purchasers of the recovered material 

through standard market research techniques.

    (b) Directly contacting buyers and determining the buyers' quality 

specifications, potential transportation agreements and any minimum 

quantity criteria.

    (c) Determining the prices that the buyer will pay for the recovered 

material and the willingness of the buyer to sign a contract for the 

purchase of the material at guaranteed minimum prices.