ENCL. (1) TO COMDTINSTS 16477.5
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Commanding Officer ( )
1 Coast Guard Boulevard
Landfill, P1 12345-6789
Telephone: (987) 654-3210
UNIT INST XXXXX
QUALIFIED RECYCLING PROGRAM (QRP) UNIT INSTRUCTION XXXXX
Subj: UNIT QUALIFIED RECYCLING PROGRAM (QRP)
Ref: (a) Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1992 (P.L. 102-587)
(b)COMDTINST 16477.5 - Coast Guard Qualified Recycling Program (QRP) Policy
1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this instruction is to establish procedures to ensure the sale of
recyclable materials to commercial businesses for recycling are conducted in accordance with
government regulations and with appropriate internal controls.
2. DIRECTIVE AFFECTED. None.
3. DISCUSSION. Reference (a) authorized Coast Guard (CG) units to retain the proceeds from
sales of recyclable materials to be applied to specified unit projects and programs. The CG
"Qualified Recycling Program," (QRP) allows the Recycling Unit to sell recyclable material
directly to commercial businesses. The funds collected must first be used to cover the operating
expenses of the recycling program. Not more than 50% of the balance remaining may be used
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