40 CFR § 246.200-3 - Recommended procedures: Market study.

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title: "40 CFR § 246.200-3 - Recommended procedures: Market study."
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title_name: "Protection of Environment"
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section_name: "Recommended procedures: Market study."
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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.