WHAT ARE THE LAWS AND REGULATIONS I MUST FOLLOW IN ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PURCHASING?
There are several different guiding documents that set out the requirements for environmentally preferable purchasing in the Federal Government. Where more than one directive might apply, the first order of preference is to follow the laws enacted by Congress. Secondly, there are a number of Executive orders issued by President Bush and President Clinton that Federal agencies are required to implement and follow. In addition, there are a number of regulations which have been passed by other Federal agencies that we must follow. Lastly, guidance or memorandum from the President and Department of Labor policies govern our actions.