### 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-efficient and water-efficient products and services, environmentally preferable products, products containing recovered materials, and biobased products; 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]