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FMR Bulletin B-3 (Use of Tobacco Products in U.S. Government Vehicles)
GSA Bulletin FMR B-3 To: Heads of Federal Agencies. Subject: Use of Tobacco Products in Motor Vehicles Owned or Leased by the Federal Government. 1. What is the purpose of this bulletin? This bulletin provides guidance to Executive agencies concerning the use of tobacco products in motor vehicles owned or leased by the Federal government. Other Federal agencies are also encouraged to consider this guidance. 2. What is the effective date of this bulletin? This bulletin is effective April 15, 2002. 3. When does this bulletin expire? This bulletin will remain in effect until specifically cancelled. 4. What is the background? a. In 1993, the General Services Administration (GSA) Fleet Program prohibited the use of tobacco products in GSA Fleet vehicles because of the potential health hazards associated with the use of these products and the negative residual effects of tobacco use on GSA Fleet vehicles. 5. What is the recommended policy we are encouraged to follow when issuing guidance on the use of tobacco products in motor vehicles owned or leased by the Federal government? Agencies are encouraged to: a. Prohibit the use of tobacco products in motor vehicles owned or leased by the Agency. 6. Who should we contact for further information and/or to direct comments regarding the issue of prohibiting the use of tobacco products in motor vehicles owned or leased by the Federal government? General Services Administration Dated: April 8, 2002. G. Martin Wagner,
Last Modified 8/4/2004
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