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, Executive Candidate Assessment and Development Program, Congress should consider clarifying whether the Secretary of Commerce's responsibility under RCRA to stimulate the development of markets for recyclables specifically includes domestic markets or assign that responsibility to another agency. The researchers, based at RMIT University in Melbourne, say they have shown how disposable face masks could be recycled to make roads in a circular economy solution to pandemic-generated waste. The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) has increased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, with an estimated 6.8 billion disposable face masks being used around the world each day, according to RMIT. By taking action, Congress can ensure a federal response to the reduction in international demand for U.S. recyclables. The AEEs shall: (1) translate the Government-wide Strategic Plan into specific agency and service plans; (2) implement the specific agency and service plans; (3) report to the FEE on the progress of plan implementation; (4) work with the FEE and the Task Force in furthering implementation of this order; and. Recycle your plastic bags. (c) Where inspections of Federal facilities are carried out by authorized States pursuant to RCRA and the Federal Facility Compliance Act, the Administrator of the EPA will encourage those States to include evaluation of facility compliance with section 6002 of RCRA in light of EPA guidance prepared pursuant to subsection (a), where appropriate, similar to inspections performed by the EPA. A Federal Environmental Executive, Environmental Protection Agency, shall be designated by the President. Frenchas the only The Dudley Reclamation Project opened in 2016 and is the largest < RCS-1/< RCS-2 facility in the state of Massachusetts, with more than 12 million tons of airspace. The GSA and other executive agencies are directed to identify, evaluate, and revise or eliminate any standards or specifications unrelated to performance that present barriers to the purchase of paper or paper products made by production processes that minimize emissions of harmful byproducts. 2795, as amended (42 U.S.C. GAO was asked to review federal efforts that advance recycling in the United States. Executive agency heads shall ensure that their agencies meet or exceed the following minimum materials content standards when purchasing or causing the purchase of printing and writing paper: (a) For high speed copier paper, offset paper, forms bond, computer printout paper, carbonless paper, file folders, white wove envelopes, writing and office paper, book paper, cotton fiber paper, and cover stock, the minimum content standard shall be no less than 30 percent postconsumer materials beginning December 31, 1998. (b) EPA inspections of Federal facilities conducted pursuant to RCRA and the Federal Facility Compliance Act and EPA "multi-media" inspections carried out at Federal facilities will include, where appropriate, evaluation of facility compliance with section 6002 of RCRA and any implementing guidance. 2795, as amended (42 U.S.C. Retention of Funds. Egosi says that adequate signage can help direct traffic, identify evacuation routes, distinguish where certain materials go and warn of hazards, to name a few uses. The Steering Committee shall charter a Task Force on Greening the Government through Waste Prevention and Recycling ("Task Force"), which shall be chaired by the FEE and composed of staff from the major procuring agencies. According to the EPA, "RCRA establishes the framework for a national system of solid waste control." Ravitch, Diane. Consistent with policies established by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) Policy Letter 92-4, agencies shall comply with executive branch policies for the acquisition and use of environmentally preferable products and services and implement cost-effective procurement preference programs favoring the purchase of these products and services. Education Next, v4 n1 p34-40 Win 2004. . 403. "Postconsumer material" means a material or finished product that has served its intended use and has been discarded for disposal or recovery, having completed its life as a consumer item. This strategy committed EPA to conducting a study of different policies to determine their effectiveness toward addressing the challenges facing the recycling system. The group says addressing recycling at the federal level has bipartisan support. Executive Order 12873 of October 20, 1993, is hereby revoked. The U.S. 997, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Public Law 94-580, 90 Stat. Agencies shall ensure that responsibilities for preparation, implementation, and monitoring of affirmative procurement programs are shared between the program personnel and acquisition and procurement personnel. (a) The Federal Environmental Executive. You may have some roofing shingles that come in, but you may not get a lot of them, so maybe the shingles can go into a smaller area that is not as frequented as other areas where youre getting a lot of material, such as wood.. He also says workers (who should be dressed in proper PPE and easily identifiable gear) should be tasked with proactively addressing safety issues brought about by things like inclement weather, slippery surfaces and visual obstructions. However, he notes that economics and building size often dont allow for this. Battery recycling bins are located in the Forrestal and Germantown Paperclips Supply Stores. The Recycling Leadership Council believes that recycling needs federal action. 601. As these committees and work groups are created, agencies are requested to designate appropriate personnel in the areas of procurement and acquisition, standards and specifications, electronic commerce, facilities management, pollution prevention, waste prevention, recycling, and others as needed to staff and work on these initiatives. UNICOR is a wholly owned government corporation whose mission is to train and employ inmates housed in Federal prisons. MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. Since the program started in 2003 over 50,000 cartridges have been recycled. In FY 2018, DOE Headquarters collectedover460 pounds of batteries for recycling. (5) Establish committees and work groups, as needed, to identify, assess, and recommend actions to be taken to fulfill the goals, responsibilities, and initiatives of the FEE. Part 4Acquisition Planning, Affirmative Procurement Programs, and Federal Facility Compliance. Within 90 days after the date of this order, and to the extent permitted by law and where economically feasible, executive agencies shall ensure compliance with the provisions of this order in the acquisition and management of Federally owned and leased space. In April 2022, EPA stated that each fiscal year, as part of annual program planning, EPA will identify how it will implement the strategy and the resources and investments needed to implement EPA's actions while balancing risk reductions with costs. This strategy committed EPA to developing an implementation plan with more specificity about this action and the organizational lead. Part 9Revocation, Limitation, and Implementation. When developing, reviewing, or revising Federal and military specifications, product descriptions (including commercial item descriptions), and standards, executive agencies shall consider recovered materials and any environmentally preferably purchasing criteria developed by the EPA, and ensure the criteria are complied with in developing or revising standards. Education really needs more innovation. We also encourage employees to recycle their own items through this simple recycling program. The success of a C&D recycling operation is determined, at least in part, long before the doors of the facility are first opened. The United States generated almost 1,800 pounds of waste per capita in 2018. To overcome this, he says the business owner and designer should discuss the size and movement patterns of all different types of vehicles that may be entering the property. With the help of the Recycling Leadership Council, we continue to examine the best ways to address the challenges facing the recycling industry. This way, the sites owners arent hemmed in and can clearly communicate to visitors, even when operations change. In a news release regarding the blueprint, Carper says, As a life-long recycling advocate, Ive always believed that recycling is a win-win solution: It helps grow our economy, and its good for the environment. The Winchendon Landfill, says the firm, is situated on a 14-acre portion of a larger 88-acre property. Model Facility Programs. 2022 GIE Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. In its written agency comments, EPA agreed that the identified actions in GAO's recommendations can help improve the recycling system. As philanthropic funders and commercial investors, we have an opportunity to solve food waste. Standardized, quantifiable data are lacking across the country, according to the report, which calls for the federal government to establish a definitive baseline of performance through an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) data collection effort; identify opportunities for investment, improvement and innovation through an EPA-conducted needs assessment; and identify sources of mismanaged waste globally and domestically. In FY 2017, DOE Headquarters recycled350 tons of waste which earned over $5,400 in GSA credits that were provided to the Sheila Jo Watkins Memorial Child Development Centers. US Elections Assistance Commission An initial group shall be established to develop recommendations for tracking and reporting requirements, taking into account the costs and benefits of such tracking and reporting. But we need a massive acceleration in order to achieve meaningful change, said Dana Gunders, executive director of ReFED. Sec. The new road-making material developed by RMIT also uses recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) and meets civil engineering safety standards for base course, says the university. In FY 2016, DOE Headquarters replaced and recycled over 20,000 square yards of carpeting - enough to cover almost 3-1/2football field! Though not mentioned in the report, de Thomas said he believed producers should help fund recycling in the U.S. through the extended producer responsibility (EPR) model. Recycling in the United States contributes approximately 700,000 jobs, $37 billion in wages and $7 billion in tax revenues per year. (2) Agencies are encouraged to use all of the options available to them to determine the environmentally preferable attributes of products and services in their pilot and demonstration projects, including the use of technical expertise of nongovernmental entities such as labeling, certification, or standards-developing organizations, as well as using the expertise of the National Institute of Standards and Technology. (a) The Biobased Products List shall be published in the Federal Register by the USDA within 180 days after the date of this order and shall be updated biannually after publication to include additional items. "Acquisition" means the acquiring by contract with appropriated funds for supplies or services (including construction) by and for the use of the Federal Government through purchase or lease, whether the supplies or services are already in existence or must be created, developed, demonstrated, and evaluated. The Task Force shall have the duty of assisting the FEE and the agencies in implementing this order, subject to policy direction provided by the Steering Committee. This order is intended only to improve the internal management of the executive branch and is not intended to create any right, benefit, or trust responsibility, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law by a party against the United States, its agencies, its officers, or any other person. The FEE shall chair the Task Force described in subsection (c), take all actions necessary to ensure that the agencies comply with the requirements of this order, and generate a biennial report to the President. The Steering Committee, in consultation with the AEEs, may revise these levels if necessary. (d) Within 90 days after the date of this order, the head of each executive agency that has not implemented an affirmative procure-ment program shall ensure that the affirmative procurement program has been established and is being implemented to the maximum extent practicable. You have to think, How can I still operate profitably? because theres more variability in C&D than there is in a single-stream MRF or solid waste facility.. 801. ReFED says it offers a granular analysis of the causes and impacts of food waste in the United States at a national level and by state and food industry sector, along with the investment required and the potential return on investment for food waste reduction solutions. The recycling programs implemented pursuant to this section must be compatible with applicable State and local recycling requirements. And then typically in C&D, when the trucks are leaving, they need to be weighed out, so there has to be enough room in the opposite direction for the trucks that are leaving to get on the scale. Stasz said fixing recycling in the U.S. is a catalyst for ending the linear economy in this country. The federal government can develop national standards and definitions across the nation's nearly 10,000 recycling systems, providing clear guidance to states and municipalities and taking the confusion out of the process for consumers and packaging producers. (c) Effective January 1, 1999, no executive branch agency shall purchase, sell, or arrange for the purchase of, printing and writing paper that fails to meet the minimum requirements of this section. He says that beyond having a plan, the right equipment is essential. Sec. GAO is making one matter for congressional consideration to clarify a RCRA requirement for Commerce or to assign responsibility for stimulating domestic markets to another agency; and three recommendations to EPA, including that it take actions to fulfill certain RCRA requirements. "Life cycle cost" means the amortized annual cost of a product, including capital costs, installation costs, operating costs, maintenance costs, and disposal costs discounted over the lifetime of the product. While the exact cost of the necessary improvements in U.S. recycling infrastructure is not yet known, Dylan de Thomas, vice president of external affairs at The Recycling Partnership, Falls Church, Virginia, said that organization will release a capital needs study later this year, though he estimated the need to be in the billions of dollars. With countless success stories over the years, EPA grants remain a chief tool to protect human health and the environment. "Postconsumer material" is a part of the broader category of "recovered material.". Sec. "Executive agency" or "agency" means an executive agency as defined in 5 U.S.C. The Office of Administration manages many recycling activities at DOE Headquarters that significantly impact energy and the environment. )The proposed funding covers a range of industrial activities, from geoscience and exploration to mineral processing, manufacturing and recycling applications, including support for research, development and technological deployment. * 5909. (b) If an agency is able to revise an inconsistent specification but cannot do so within 60 days, it is the responsibility of that AEE to monitor and implement the plan for revising it. Department of Transportation 903. Any policy disagreements shall be resolved by the Steering Committee. GSA-NCR procures recycling contracts that are used by over 100 federal agencies from the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Recycling Programs. (b) Agencies are encouraged to immediately test and evaluate the principles and concepts contained in the EPA's Guidance on the Acquisition of Environmentally Preferable Products and Services through pilot projects to provide practical information to the EPA for further updating of the guidance. GMA issued its strong support of the Save Our Seas Act 2.0's proposals to improve the country's current waste management system and recycling infrastructure. Sec. (b) As an alternative to meeting the standards in sections 505(a), for all printing and writing papers, the minimum content standard shall be no less than 50 percent recovered materials that are a waste material byproduct of a finished product other than a paper or textile product that would otherwise be disposed of in a landfill, as determined by the State in which the facility is located. Department of Health and Human Services (6) one year after a product is placed on the USDA Biobased Products List, estimate agencies' purchases of products on the list and report agencies' estimated purchases of such products to the Secretary of Agriculture. Priorities regarding which product and service categories to pilot shall be developed by the individual agencies and the EPA, in consultation with the OFPP, the FEE, and the appropriate agency procurement executives. Egosi also says that operators need to have a fire plan in place because if you have a C&D site, and specifically if youre taking in wood, youre probably shredding and youre probably grinding. Guidance on Acquisition of Environmentally Preferable Products and Services. Accompanied by ReFEDs Roadmap to 2030: Reducing U.S. Food Waste by 50 percent, the Insights Engine is a centralized data and solutions hub with the information and insights needed to take meaningful action to address the problem. Written justification is not required for purchases below the micropurchase threshold. Sec. French, and many companies ship materials out of state to do so. By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Solid Waste Disposal Act, Public Law 89-272, 79 Stat. L. French has established itself as a leader in our regions soil and waste disposal industry, says W. L. French President Bill French Jr. We are looking forward to expanding our capabilities and services with this acquisition. Connecticut has joined several other. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Batteries accepted for recycling are: Alkaline, Lithium Ion, Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel-Iron, and Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH). Recycling in our country is in dire need of new policies and solutions. But today, Americas recycling system is not working, especially with respect to plastics. The Task Force shall report through the FEE to the Chair of the Steering Committee. In order to expedite the process of designating items that are or can be made with recovered materials, the EPA shall use the following process for designating these items in accordance with section 6002(e) of RCRA. When youre designing a facility, you have to think not only about what happens if you have to double your throughput, but also, what can you do if your throughput drops to half of what youre doing now? he says. Department of the Treasury Specifically: (1) These pilot projects shall be focused around those product and service categories, including printing, that have wide use within the Federal Government. Interior Department, which helps oversee the country's national parks, says it is planning to phase out single-use plastics on its land and facilities by 2032. Community budgets have always been tight, he said. White House Awards Program. This article originally appeared in the Jan. Feb. issue of Construction & Demolition Recycling magazine. Inter-American Foundation So, theyre not speaking the same language.. California Statutes: A table of contents of California laws related to waste management.Links to the Legislative Counsel's office, which maintains all the statutes on line. By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Solid Waste Disposal Act, Public Law 89-272, 79 Stat. "Recyclability" means the ability of a product or material to be recovered from, or otherwise diverted from, the solid waste stream for the purpose of recycling. (4) Coordinate appropriate Government-wide education and training programs for agencies. Sec. The President's Council on Integrity and Efficiency shall request that the Inspectors General periodically review agencies' implementation of this order. Principally, Egosi recommends having a coordinator in charge of managing those coming and going from the facility. Through standardization and harmonization, more and different types of materials can be collected, processed and sold for value-added products or packaging, the RLC says. Duties. Prior to the capping project, the site has been permitted by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) to accept up to 800,000 tons of COMM-97 Unlined Landfill grading and shaping materials. (3) In coordination with the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the General Services Administration (GSA), and the Department of Agriculture (USDA), convene a group of acquisition/procurement managers and environmental State, and local government managers to work with State and local governments to improve the Federal, State, and local governments' use of recycled products and environmentally preferable products and services. This also addresses the immediate need our state faces in regard to disposal options for unlined soils generated from large, urban excavations.. For example, the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) most recent data show that less than a quarter of the waste generated in the United States is collected for recycling (69 million of 292 million tons) and is potentially available, along with new materials, to make new products (see fig.). Environmental Protection Agency This includes employees' child care programs. (d) The EPA shall report annually to the Federal Environmental Executive on the results of inspections performed by the EPA to determine Federal facility compliance with sections 6002 of RCRA not later than February 1st for those inspections conducted during the previous fiscal year. US House of Representatives Having clear and readable signs not only allows for more seamless operation and greater efficiency, it can help prevent accidents. Sec. William J. Clinton Its important that the trucks that are arriving to be weighed on the scale have enough room that traffic is queuing off of the public road, Egosi says. 902. Agency Goals. 702. Sec. We will continue to monitor congressional actions and provide updated information as needed. Statutes and Regulations. Minimum Content Standard for Printing and Writing Paper. (b) Agencies shall set goals to increase the procurement of products that are made with recovered materials, in order to maximize the number of recycled products purchased, relative to non-recycled alternatives. Sec. A new online Insights Engine launched by ReFed, a national nonprofit focused on ending food loss and waste across the food system, has revealed that the total amount of food waste per capita has decreased two percent over the last three years. The Office of Administration manages many recycling activities at DOE Headquarters that significantly impact energy and the environment. Learn more about the federal #ZeroPlasticWaste agenda to #BeatPlasticPollution, including Canada's actions to keep plastics in the economy and out of the environment. Germantown (301) 903-4005, 1000 Independence Avenue, SWWashington, DC 20585, Certifications and Professional Development. Each executive agency shall establish a model demonstration program incorporating some or all of the following elements as appropriate. Sec. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission --. For the purpose of this order, military departments, as defined in 5 U.S.C. Small Business Administration However, since site layouts can change and operations evolve over time, operators should make sure their signage can be altered as needed. The GSA and other executive agencies shall also include environmental and recycling provisions in the acquisition and management of all leased space and in the construction of new Federal buildings. Government agencies as well as recycling contractors benefit from GSA's centralized contract administration. On the C&D side, as time goes on, I expect to see more and more that operators are going to put a roof structure or some mechanism to prevent stormwater from making contact with the C&D at their site, Egosi says. "Pollution prevention" means "source reduction" as defined in the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Smithsonian Institution 102. Researchers in Australia say they have figured out how to use shredded single-use face masks combined with crushed concrete in a highway base course application that meets civil engineering safety standards. 6903 (19)). 201. Used cartridges may also be sent via internal mail to Forrestal Distribution, Room GL-084. (c) Executive agencies shall use the principles and concepts in the EPA Guidance on Acquisition of Environmentally Preferable Products and Services, in addition to the lessons from the pilot and demonstration projects, to the maximum extent practicable, in identifying and purchasing environmentally preferable products and services and shall modify their procurement programs as appropriate. Sec. Recycling of Federal Electronic Equipment Updated: 6/11/2013 3 of 4 Using UNICOR Federal agencies and facilities may use UNICOR to recycle their electronics. 901. 209. (e) Progress on attaining these goals should be reported by the agencies to the FEE for the biennial report specified in section 302(a)(2) of this order. The guidance may also address the issues of use of the technical expertise of nongovernmental entities and tools such as life cycle assessment in decisions on environmentally preferable purchasing. (b) The FEE shall work to educate executive agencies about the new Department of Defense Cooperative Tire Qualification Program, including the Cooperative Approval Tire List and Cooperative Plant Qualification Program, as they apply to retread tires. (b) Concurrent with the issuance of the CPG, the EPA shall publish for comment in the Federal Register Recovered Materials Advisory Notices that present the range of recovered materials content levels within which the designated items are currently available. On November 15, 2021, EPA released its final National Recycling Strategy. The CPG shall be updated every 2 years or as appropriate after an opportunity for public comment. Department of the Interior The author is the editor of Construction & Demolition Recycling magazine and can be reached at aredling@gie.net. Official Agency Assets Contracts that provide for contractor operation of a Government-owned or -leased facility and/or contracts that provide for contractor or other support services at Government-owned or -operated facilities awarded by executive agencies after the date of this order, shall include provisions that obligate the contractor to comply with the requirements of this order within the scope of its operations. The RLC says it looks forward to working with the leadership of the Senate Recycling Caucus, Sens. If the Consumer Brands Association wants to be seen as constructive and relevant in discussions about waste, plastic packaging and recycling, it will need to do better than rehashing decades-old ideas that have repeatedly failed. This will allow builders to show the vehicle movement so the owner-operator can vet that there wont be space constraints once the actual facility is designed. Effective October 18th , 2022 the Inkjet and Toner Cartridge option will not be available How Does It Work? All carpet installed is composed of 45% to 62% recycled content fibers, and 100% recycled content backing. Commerce officials stated that their work to stimulate international markets fulfills Commerce's obligations under RCRA. The Steering Committee, in consultation with the agencies, shall determine the necessary staffing and resources for the Task Force. The Recycling Leadership Council (RLC) hosted an online press conference Feb. 4 to introduce its, Blueprint for Americas Recycling System. For example, for Fiscal Year 2022, with the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on November 15, 2021, EPA is focusing on establishing new grant programs focused on infrastructure and education and outreach, which directly support implementation of the strategy. Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board * University in Australia researches using shredded masks as a base course material. (a) (1) Each agency shall establish either a goal for solid waste prevention and a goal for recycling or a goal for solid waste diversion to be achieved by January 1, 2000. Disposal should be employed only as a last resort. Peace Corps This can range from traditional sprinkler systems to the latest remote-monitored fire suppression equipment that can identify and put out fires even when no one is at the site. The agency would be tasked . The White House Awards Program will be administered jointly by the FEE and the CEQ. Sec. Training. Solutions at the national level are vital to improve and advance the system, so that more packaging and more types of packaging are recycled. Members of Malmstrom Air Force Base may not be aware of federal law 40 CFR 246.200-1, which mandates the recycling of office paper on federal installations. Internal Revenue Service Sec. 13102), and other practices that reduce or eliminate the creation of pollutants through: (a) increased efficiency in the use of raw materials, energy, water, or other resources; or (b) protection of natural resources by conservation. 102, are covered under the auspices of the Department of Defense. The Dudley Reclamation Project opened in 2016 and is the largest < RCS-1/< RCS-2 facility in the state of Massachusetts, with more than 12 million tons of airspace. North Billerica, Massachusetts-based W. L. French Excavating Corp. has announced its acquisition of a landfill located in Winchendon, Massachusetts. United States Trustee Program However, EPA has not conducted studies or developed recommendations for administrative or legislative action on the effect of existing public policies on recycling, as the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) requires. Acquisition begins at the point when agency needs are established and includes the description of requirements to satisfy agency needs, solicitation and selection of sources, award of contracts, contract financing, contract performance, contract administration, and those technical and management functions directly related to the process of fulfilling agency needs by contract. The Steering Committee shall consult with the AEEs before approving these recommendations. 501. 208. 6901-6907), section 301 of title 3, United States Code, and in order to improve the Federal Government's use of recycled products and environmentally preferable products and services, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 101. Agencies should also include programs to reduce or recycle, as appropriate, batteries, scrap metal, and fluorescent lamps and ballasts. A Government-wide award will be presented annually by the White House to the best, most innovative programs implementing the objectives of this order to give greater visibility to these efforts so that they can be incorporated Government-wide. Compliance with Federal and Local Directives: Egosi says that contact stormwater, or water that comes into contact with C&D materials placed outdoors, has become a focus of regulators in recent years. EPA stated that it anticipates completing the study by December 2022. In related work, the RMIT researchers say they also have investigated the use of shredded disposable face masks as an aggregate material for making concrete, with what RMIT calls promising preliminary findings.. The report also may incorporate information from existing agency reports regarding Government-wide progress in implementing the following Executive Orders: 12843, Procurement Requirements and Policies for Federal Agencies for Ozone Depleting Substances; 13031, Federal Alternative Fueled Vehicle Leadership; 12845, Requiring Agencies to Purchase Energy Efficient Computer Equipment; 12856, Federal Compliance with Right-to-Know Laws and Pollution Prevention Requirements; 12902, Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation at Federal Facilities; and 12969, Federal Acquisition and Community Right-to-Know. Waste prevention also refers to the reuse of products or materials. [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 11:21 a.m., September 15, 1998], William J. Clinton, Executive Order 13101Greening the Government Through Waste Prevention, Recycling, and Federal Acquisition Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/225073, The American Presidency ProjectJohn Woolley and Gerhard PetersContact, Copyright The American Presidency ProjectTerms of Service | Privacy | Accessibility, Saturday Weekly Addresses (Radio and Webcast) (1639). US Army Corps of Engineers Federal Facility Compliance. [Between the stormwater] and other issues that can come with open-air operations such as aesthetic issues, noise, dust and other things that can cause environmental and community relation problems, ultimately, a business owner is going to say, I just need to put a roof over this thing. Of course, what often follows is automation to reduce the building size with a corresponding reduction in operating costs and quicker material movements to reduce pile sizes.. The Fish Road Reclamation Project opened in November 2018 and is described by W.L. On the national level, EPA is working to build an economy that keeps materials, products, and services in circulation for as long as possible, what's known as a "circular economy." Reduce and Reuse Reduce and reuse basics and benefits Egosi says that one of the ways recyclers can deal with this runoff is investing in a stormwater collection system where the water that comes into contact with the C&D can be managed, contained, collected and then treated. For decades, the U.S. recycling industry relied on selling recyclables in international markets. Recycle your plastic bags. Sec. Program and acquisition managers should take an active role in these activities. (a) If an inconsistency with section 6002 of RCRA or this order is identified in a specification, standard, or product description, the FEE shall request that the Environmental Executive of the pertinent agency advise the FEE as to why the specification cannot be revised or submit a plan for revising it within 60 days. U.S. domestic markets for recyclables would help make this work. Were at a critical point in the aging U.S. recycling system right now. Department of Housing and Urban Development Any field of endeavor that rejects innovation will wither intellectually. Each agency shall develop an internal agency-wide awards program, as appropriate, to reward its most innovative environmental programs. 506. Fires are a major threat to C&D recycling facilities. In Forrestal, used toner cartridges may be dropped off at the Distribution Center room GL-084. The federal government can support states with targeted infrastructure investments, tax credits and grants. The FEE, working through the Task Force, and in consultation with the AEEs, shall: (1) Develop a Government-wide Waste Prevention and Recycling Strategic Plan ("Strategic Plan") to further implement this order. Researchers at RMIT say their pavement base course application could consume millions of used face masks to pave one mile of road. The Steering Committee, which shall be chaired by the Chair of the CEQ, is directed to charter a Task Force to facilitate implementation of this order, and shall provide the Task Force with policy direction in such implementation. Egosi says that sites should be designed with specific isolated areas where incoming hot loads can be moved so that the burning material can be sequestered without serving as a fire risk. He says that to prevent space constraints due to queuing, business owners can invest in two separate scales for incoming and outgoing traffic. United States Postal Service Knowledge of recycling compliance concepts, principals and practices needed to identify and resolve problems associated with recycling. Recycling Reforms. In developing plans, drawings, work statements, specifications, or other product descriptions, agencies shall consider, as appropriate, a broad range of factors including: elimination of virgin material requirements; use of biobased products; use of recovered materials; reuse of product; life cycle cost; recyclability; use of environmentally preferable products; waste prevention (including toxicity reduction or elimination); and ultimate disposal. The Federal Government's Recycling Modernisation Fund will provide grants for investments in sorting, processing and remanufacturing infrastructure for recyclable materials, including glass waste. Egosi says that after getting educated on the types of vehicles coming into a site, designers can include drawings of these vehicles within the blueprint of a facility. (b) Executive agencies shall also consider cooperative ventures with the State and local governments to promote recycling and waste reduction in the community. Operators must consider site specifics when working to devise recycling facility design plans. Since this runoff can contain particulates, oils, grease, metal and other substances, legislators have begun to put laws in place that aim to curb environmental pollution. Posted on: December 5, 2022 - 8:12am. Egosi also says operators should design their facility for fluctuating tonnages and volumes, which can shift based on seasonality, recessions, and local construction and demolition activity. (3) Upon request and to the extent practicable, the EPA shall assist executive agencies in designing, implementing, and documenting the results of these pilot and demonstration projects. In 2018, trade restrictions significantly reduced international demand. Federal Recycling Program Welcome GSA NCR procures recycling contracts that are used by over 100 federal agencies from the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. We cannot accept the status quo. 401. In 1976, Congress sought to reduce solid waste and encourage recycling as part of RCRA, which gave primary responsibility for recycling to states and municipalities but requires EPA and Commerce to take specific actions. That investment would result in $73 billion in annual net economic benefit for the country, avoid 75 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions every year (equivalent to 16 million cars), save 4 trillion gallons of water (more than used by the entire state of Colorado), rescue the equivalent of 4 billion meals annually for the 50 million Americans who are food insecure, create 51,000 jobs over ten years and achieve the 2030 reduction goal. Sec. 213. In FY 2018, DOE Headquarters collectedalmost 4,000 toner and fax cartridges for recycling. 211. The GSA shall complete the review and revision of such specifications within 6 months after the date of this order, and shall consult closely with the Joint Committee on Printing during such process. (b) Agencies shall establish affirmative procurement programs for all EPA-designated guideline items purchased by their agency. In its written agency comments, EPA agreed that the identified actions in GAO's recommendations can help improve the recycling system. Its just a question of what is your method of dealing with that?. (5) track agencies' purchases of EPA-designated guideline items and report agencies' purchases of such guideline items to the FEE per the recommendations developed in subsection 302(a)(5) of this order. 105. Department of Homeland Security To improve safety at these facilities, Egosi says workers need to be in place and trained to address these challenges. U.S. policymakers also joined the RLC on the call. Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of the Arlington, Virginia-based CBA, said in the press conference that the RLC and the suggestions it offers in its blueprint illustrate phenomenal collaboration between wide-ranging interests and how the federal government can be a positive force in fixing recycling in the U.S., He added, We all have responsibility for the success of the U.S. recycling system but cant fix what ails recycling in America without help from the federal level.. Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Grant Opportunities Search Grants.gov Regional Grants Information The GSA shall also compile any information or market studies that may be necessary to accomplish the objectives of this provision. Waste Reduction & Recycling Agency clients at the Denver Federal Center can count on GSA to seek cost effective and sustainable solutions to the challenges of waste management and recycling. In addition, recycling proceeds must be available until expended. The Recycling Economic Information (REI) Report found that, in a single year, recycling and reuse activities in the United States accounted for 757,000 jobs, $36.6 billion in wages and $6.7 billion in tax revenues. 704. Niagara Pallet and Recyclers Ltd. is getting a $3 million cash infusion from the federal government to buy new equipment. This can lead to space constraints if not factored into the buildings layout. Each agency shall further ensure that the established goals include long-range goals to be achieved by the years 2005 and 2010. The Government of Canada on Friday released its Critical Minerals Strategy, backed by up to $3.8 billion in federal funding allocated in Budget 2022. This provision does not preclude the acquisition of biobased (e.g., vegetable) oils. Part 3The Roles and Duties of the Steering Committee, Federal Environmental Executive, Task Force, and Agency Environmental Executives. This equates to 1.57 jobs, $76,000 in wages and $14,101 in tax revenues for every 1,000 tons of material recycled. The recycled carpeting is made into other carpeting, car parking blocks, flooring, and other consumer products, closing the loop in the recycling process and fulfilling the goal of reusing materials. Sec. This strategy committed EPA to conducting a study on reflecting environmental and social costs in product prices. We have moved well past the point where it is useful to simply push for additional studies and public investment to clean up industrys mess. The Government of Canada is working with all levels of government, industry, non-government organizations, researchers and Canadians to take action on plastic waste and pollution. (Matter for Consideration 1). Those facilities can accept what are termed reuse soils under MassDEP Policy Number COMM-15-01. 202. The major procuring agencies shall provide, to the extent practicable and permitted by law, resources and support to the Task Force and the FEE, upon request from the Steering Committee. Part 6Agency Goals and Reporting Requirements. Sec. These professionals can help ensure a facility is built not only to meet an owners current needs, but also, able to accommodate forthcoming changes to the business. "Environmentally preferable" means products or services that have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose. Although there are some universal design best practices, what makes sense for one facility may not make sense for another. (a) Within 6 months of the date of this order, the Administrator of the EPA shall, in consultation with the Federal Environmental Executive, prepare guidance for use in determining Federal facility compliance with section 6002 of RCRA and the related requirements of this order. 428), and submit a plan and timetable for increasing agency purchases of the designated item(s). In large part, this requires paving the site. 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