PURPOSE. Consistent with responsible environmental stewardship as defined in NASA's Strategic Plan, NASA's Environmental Excellence For The Twenty-First Century, NASA's Environmental Management Policy Directive (NPD) 8800.16, and consistent with the requirements of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 23 and Executive Order (EO) 13101, "Greening the Government Through Waste Prevention, Recycling, and Federal Acquisition," this directive establishes standard procedures for procuring environmentally preferable goods and services to the maximum extent practicable.

APPLICABILITY. Section 6002 (a) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (SWDA), as revised by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and EPA's CPG, as required by EO 13101, apply to all procuring agencies. This guidance shall apply to NASA Headquarters, NASA Centers, and NASA Component Facilities.