COMDTINST 16000.1
APR 6 1998
materials beginning December 31, 1998. NSNs 7530-01-335-2623 (8 1/2x11) and 7530-
01-334-7817 (8 1/2x14) shall be substituted for all General Services Administration
(GSA) Federal Supply Schedule orders for copier paper. DOT has requested GSA to
substitute these NSNs for all GSA Federal Supply Schedule orders for copier paper
produced from virgin fiber, as long as the price is less than or equal to that of virgin paper.
5.
PROCEDURES.
a.
Recycled copier paper shall be purchased for all copier paper needs in the Coast Guard.
b.
Annual reporting requirements for recycled paper established under E.O. 12873 have not
been changed.
c.
Contact the following program offices for additional information or guidance: Recycling
Programs/Policy, Commandant (G-SEC-3), kmalmberg@comdt.uscg.mil, (202) 267-6214.
Procurement Management, Commandant (G-CPM), blatvanas@comdt.uscg.mil, (202)
267-1166.
John T. Tozzi
Assistant Commandant For Systems
Encl: (1) Executive Order 12873, October 20, 1993, Federal Acquisition, Recycling and Waste
Prevention
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