Environmental Considerations in Federal Procurement de John G. Kaspin

Environmental Considerations in Federal Procurement

John G. Kaspin

Coupled with increasing concerns about the environment, the magnitude of federal spending on contracts has prompted numerous questions from Members of Congress and the public about the role of environmental considerations in federal procurement. The federal procurement system is designed to deliver on a timely basis the best value product or service to the customer, while maintaining the public's trust and fulfilling public policy objectives. This book provides an overview of environmental consideration in federal procurement issues.

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Preface; Environmental Considerations in Federal Procurement: An Overview of the Legal Authorities & their Implementation; Green Procurement: Overview & Issues for Congress; Federal Agencies Could Improve Participation in EPA's Initiatives for Environmentally Preferable Electronic Products (Statement of John B Stephenson, Director, Natural Resources & Environment, (GAO)); Statement of Casey Coleman, Chief Information Officer, U.S. General Services Administration, before the Subcommittee on Management, Organization & Procurement; Testimony of James Jones, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Prevention, Pesticides & Toxic Substances, before the Subcommittee on Management, Organization & Procurement; Testimony of Rick Goss, Vice President for Environment & Sustainability Information Technology Industry Council, before the Subcommittee on Management, Organization & Procurement, regarding "IT Procurement & Disposal: Application of the Federal Government's Green Policies in the Life Cycle Management of its IT Assets"; Written Testimony of Jeff Omelchuck, EPEAT Executive Director, before the Subcommittee on Management, Organization, & Procurement; Procuring Solar Energy: A Guide for Federal Facility Decision Makers; Index.