Department of the Interior Acquisition Policy Release (DIAPR) 97-2

SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRACTING INITIATIVES

1. Purpose:

The purpose of this DIAPR is to implement policy pertaining to Federal acquisition requirements that comply with statutory and Executive Orders involving environmental initiatives.

2. Effective Date:

December 2, 1996.

3. Expiration Date:

This guidance will remain in effect until canceled or superseded.

4. Background:

Over the last two decades, a number of statutes and Executive Orders have established environmental compliance requirements on the acquisition process. Consistent with such laws and executive orders, the Department of the Interior is committed to implementing requirements that result in responsible agency wide practices that conserve energy, water, and other natural resources. These statutes and Executive Orders require developing affirmative programs, and incorporating additional solicitation provisions and contract clauses to satisfy compliance requirements. The statutes and Executive Orders address:

1. Environmentally preferable and energy-efficient products and services (Appendix A);
   
   
2. Energy conservation(Appendix B);
   
   
3. Pollution prevention(Appendix C); and
   
   
4. Ozone-depleting substances(Appendix D).
   
   

A glossary and listings of statutes and Executive Orders are found in Appendices E and F, respectively.

5. Actions Required:

Refer to individual environmental subject area appendices for specific guidance on implementing of the statutory and Executive Order requirements.

All questions or requests for reference materials identified in this document should be addressed to Jennings Wong, Procurement Analyst, Office of Acquisition and Property Management, on (202)208-6704.

Paul A. Denett, Director Office of Acquisition and Property Management

Attachments: Appendices

cc: Willie Taylor, Director, Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance

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