> ## 23.000 Scope.

> This part prescribes acquisition policies and procedures supporting the Government's program for ensuring a drug-free workplace and for protecting and improving the quality of the environment by-

> (a) Controlling pollution;
> (b) Managing energy and water use in Government facilities efficiently;
> (c) Using renewable energy and renewable energy technologies;
> (d) Acquiring energy- and water-efficient products and services, environmentally preferable products, and products that use recovered materials; and
> (e) Requiring contractors to identify hazardous materials.

> ## 23.001 Definition.

> "Toxic chemical," as used in this part, means a chemical or chemical category listed in 40 CFR 372.65.

> ### Subpart 23.1- [Reserved]