40 C.F.R. § 246.200-3   Recommended procedures: Market study.

Title 40 - Protection of Environment


Title 40: Protection of Environment
PART 246—SOURCE SEPARATION FOR MATERIALS RECOVERY GUIDELINES
Subpart B—Requirements and Recommended Procedures

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§ 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.

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