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FAR Part 23 Deck 1 Flashcards

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What is the scope of Part 23?

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Acquisition policies and procedures supporting the Government’s program to protect and improve the quality of the environment, foster markets for sustainable products and services, and ensure proper handling and notification of hazardous materials.

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Define ‘Environmental’ as used in this part.

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Environmental aspects of internal agency operations and activities, including those related to energy and transportation functions.

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What does ‘Greenhouse gas’ include?

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Carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, nitrogen trifluoride, or sulfur hexafluoride.

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Define ‘Toxic chemical’.

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A chemical or chemical category listed in 40 CFR 372.65.

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True or False: Agencies are required to reduce emissions and promote environmental stewardship.

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True.

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What does Subpart 23.1 cover?

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Policies and procedures for procuring sustainable products and services.

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What is a ‘Contract action’?

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Any oral or written action that results in the purchase, rent, or lease of supplies or equipment, services, or construction.

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What is an ‘EPA-designated item’?

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A product that is or can be made with recovered material listed by EPA in a procurement guideline.

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Fill in the blank: Global warming potential is how much a given mass of a chemical contributes to global warming compared to _______.

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carbon dioxide.

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What substances are classified as ozone-depleting substances?

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Substances designated in 40 CFR part 82 as Class I or Class II.

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What is the definition of ‘United States’ in this context?

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The fifty States, the District of Columbia, the commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands, and the territories of Guam, American Samoa, and the United States Virgin Islands.

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What is a ‘USDA-designated product category’?

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A generic grouping of products that are or can be made with biobased materials listed by USDA in a procurement guideline.

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List one authority under Subpart 23.102.

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  • Section 208 of Executive Order 14057
  • Memorandum M-22-06
  • Implementing instructions for Executive Order 14057
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What must agencies prioritize when procuring sustainable products and services?

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Multi-attribute sustainable products and services.

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True or False: Exceptions to the requirement to procure sustainable products and services include contracts performed outside the United States.

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True.

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What is the purpose of the Green Procurement Compilation (GPC)?

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Provides a comprehensive list of sustainable products and services and related sustainable acquisition guidance.

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What is an exception for military equipment regarding sustainable products?

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Biobased products to be used in military equipment are not subject to the requirements.

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What does Subpart 23.107 cover?

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Statutory purchasing programs.

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Fill in the blank: Agencies must ensure compliance with statutory purchasing program requirements described in _______.

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23.107-1 through 23.107-4.

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What act is associated with products containing recovered materials?

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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA).

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What is the purpose of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA)?

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To ensure compliance with the management of recovered materials in procurement.

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What does the EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Program do?

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Designates items made with recovered materials and recommends practices for procuring agencies.

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What is the price threshold for an EPA-designated item to apply under section 23.107-1?

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Exceeds $10,000 or cumulative purchases in the previous fiscal year were $10,000 or more.

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True or False: Micro-purchases must always be tracked by agencies under section 23.107-1.

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What must an agency establish if its purchases of EPA-designated items exceed the threshold set forth in paragraph (c)(1)?
An affirmative procurement program.
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List the components that must be included in an agency's affirmative procurement program.
* A recovered materials preference program * A program to promote the recovered materials preference program * A program for requiring estimates and certification of recovered material * Annual review and monitoring of the program's effectiveness * Guidance for purchases at or below the micro-purchase threshold
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What is the timeframe for agencies to revise their affirmative procurement programs after EPA designates a new item?
1 year.
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What is the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA) related to?
Biobased products procurement.
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What is the goal of the USDA BioPreferred Program?
To increase the purchase and use of biobased products by agencies.
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What is the price threshold for a biobased product to apply under section 23.107-2?
Exceeds $10,000 or cumulative purchases in the previous fiscal year were $10,000 or more.
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True or False: Agencies must track micro-purchases for biobased products under section 23.107-2.
False
32
What are agencies required to do when acquiring energy- and water-consuming products according to section 23.107-3?
Purchase ENERGY STAR certified or FEMP-designated products.
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What is the ENERGY STAR Program?
A voluntary product-labeling initiative promoting energy and water efficiency.
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What should agencies do when acquiring products that consume power in standby mode?
Purchase items that meet FEMP's standby power wattage recommendation.
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What is the purpose of the EPA SNAP Program?
To minimize procurement of materials contributing to ozone depletion and high global warming potential substances.
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List the authorities related to products that contain ozone-depleting substances.
* Title VI of the Clean Air Act * Section 706 of Division D, title VII of the Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 * EPA regulations, Protection of Stratospheric Ozone
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What is the purpose of the EPA's WaterSense Program?
To identify and promote water-efficient products.
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What is the Safer Choice label?
EPA's label for products that contain safer chemicals.
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What does the EPA Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) Program aim to do?
Help agencies procure environmentally preferable products and services.
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What must be included in solicitations and contracts according to section 23.109?
The clause at 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services.
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What is the purpose of the clause at 52.223-23?
To insert Sustainable Products and Services in solicitations and contracts ## Footnote This clause is required unless specific exceptions apply.
42
What must be included in solicitations requiring EPA-designated items?
Provision at 52.223-4 and clause at 52.223-9 ## Footnote These are required for contracts exceeding $150,000 and involving recovered materials.
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What is required for contracts involving biobased products?
Insert provision at 52.223-1 and clause at 52.223-2 ## Footnote This applies to USDA-designated product categories.
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Which clause is used for products containing ozone-depleting substances?
Clause at 52.223-11 ## Footnote This applies to specific types of equipment and chemical products.
45
What is the maximum contract period for an energy savings performance contract (ESPC)?
25 years ## Footnote ESPCs are used to improve energy efficiency at no direct capital cost to the U.S. Treasury.
46
What is the definition of hazardous material according to Federal Standard No. 313?
Defined in the latest version of Federal Standard No. 313 ## Footnote This standard is used for identifying hazardous materials in contracts.
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What is required of contractors regarding hazardous material data?
Submit hazardous materials data if supplies are identified as hazardous materials ## Footnote This must occur prior to contract award and delivery.
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What does the clause at 52.223-7 require from contractors?
Notify the contracting officer prior to delivery of radioactive material ## Footnote This ensures proper safeguards are taken upon receipt.
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What is the purpose of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act?
To comply with emergency planning and toxic release reporting requirements ## Footnote This applies to contracts providing performance on Federal facilities.
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What must contracts for contractor operation of Government facilities include regarding waste reduction?
Require the contractor to promote cost-effective waste reduction ## Footnote This is in line with E.O. 14057.
51
What is required of offerors registered in the System for Award Management (SAM)?
Represent whether they disclose greenhouse gas emissions and reduction goals ## Footnote This applies to those with $7.5 million or more in Federal contract awards.
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Fill in the blank: The clause at 52.223-5 pertains to _______.
Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information
53
True or False: The contracting officer may waive notification for radioactive materials if the contractor states that prior notifications are still current.
True ## Footnote This is allowed after consultation with technical representatives.
54
What is the main focus of Subpart 23.4?
Pollution Prevention, Environmental Management Systems, and Waste Reduction
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What clause must be inserted for contractor operation of facilities using an environmental management system?
Clause at 52.223-19 ## Footnote This applies if the agency uses an EMS and contractor activities affect environmental management.

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