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PA EPA ISSUES FINAL PAPER PRODUCTS PROCUREMENT GUIDELINES

Release Date: 5/31/96
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PA EPA ISSUES FINAL PAPER PRODUCTS PROCUREMENT GUIDELINES

FOR RELEASE: FRIDAY, MAY 31, 1996

EPA ISSUES FINAL PAPER PRODUCTS PROCUREMENT GUIDELINES

EPA today announced the issuance of a final guidance document with recommendations for federal agencies on purchasing paper and paper products containing postconsumer and other recovered materials. The final Paper Products Recovered Materials Advisory Notice addresses issues raised by paper manufacturers, merchants and purchasers as they implemented EPA's 1988 recommendations and incorporates minimum content standards for uncoated printing and writing papers established by Executive Order. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Executive Order 12873 issued on Oct. 20, 1993, require federal agencies to buy recycled products designated by EPA. For more information, contact the RCRA Hotline at 800-424-9346 or 703-412-9810.

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