**U.S. Department of Energy**

**Quarterly Teleconference on Implementing**

**Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Requirements**

**October 26, 2006 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (EDT)**

**[TOPICS]{.underline}**

-   FY2006 EPP Reporting

-   EPP Awards

-   20 Newly Proposed Biobased Products

**[PARTICIPANTS:]{.underline}**

**DOE HEADQUARTERS PREFERRED PROCUREMENT PROGRAMS:** Don Lentzen , Anne
Crawley

**DOE-HQ Other:** Jane Powers, Mary Anderson, Ker-Chi Chang, Lindsey
Ferris, Kevin Groppe,

**OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES:**

**Office of the Federal Environmental Executive:** Dana Arnold

> **U.S. Department of Agriculture --** Shana Love

**CIVILIAN RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT**

> **Yucca Mountain Project:** Ronni Kamler, Pat Turner

**ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY**

> **National Renewable Energy Lab:** Ellen Parker

**ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT**

> **East Tennessee Technology Park:** David Mabry
>
> **Ohio Field Office:** Allan Harris
>
> **Paducah Project Office:** Julie Folsom
>
> **Waste Isolation Pilot Plant:** Judy McLemore, Christine Wilson
>
> **FOSSIL ENERGY:** Lindsey Veas
>
> **Strategic Petroleum Reserve:** Gabe Adams
>
> **NUCLEAR ENERGY, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY**
>
> **Idaho Clean Up Project:** Anne Dustin, Darrell Brown
>
> **Idaho National Laboratory:** Catherine Salazar

**SCIENCE**

> **Argonne National Laboratory:** Greg Kulma
>
> **Brookhaven National Laboratory:** Peter Pohlot
>
> **Fermi National Accelerator Lab:** Bob Johnson
>
> **Lawrence Berkeley:** Carl Schwab, John Speros
>
> **Pacific Northwest National Laboratory:** Alfredo Chandia, Kami Lowry
>
> **Princeton Plasma Physics Lab:** Margaret King, Tom McGeachen, Keith
> Rule
>
> **NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION HEADQUARTERS**
>
> **Kansas City Plant:** Dave Brown
>
> **Los Alamos National Lab:** Pat Gallagher, Sonja Salzman
>
> **Naval Reactors - Bettis:** Steve Guillette
>
> **Naval Reactors - Pittsburgh:** Tony Denapoli, Ron Sand
>
> **Nevada Test Site:**
>
> **Pantex Plant:** Boyd Devers
>
> **Sandia National Lab:** Sam McCord

**Y-12 National Security Complex:** Sara Cornwell

**POWER ADMINISTRATIONS**

> **Bonneville:** Viki Smith
>
> **Southwestern:** Gary Bridges

**OTHER**

> **Booz Allen Hamilton** -- Matt Metcalfe
>
> **EcoPurchasing Consultants** -- Sandra Cannon
>
> **Nevada** - Ron Hardy
>
> **SUPP** - Mac Gray
>
> **United Soybean Board -** Karen Edwards
>
> .

**[MINUTES]{.underline}**

**Welcome** - Don Lentzen (DOE-HQ Environmentally Preferable Purchasing
Lead)

**Update from the Office of the Federal Environmental Executive** --
Dana Arnold (OFEE)

-   No estimated date for the new Executive Order

-   Additional 10 biobased products have been proposed

-   A new version (4) of ENERGY STAR has been released for office
    electronics, which means those taking on the Federal Electronics
    Challenge need to be aware that some equipment previously labeled as
    ENERGY STAR compliant might not now be compliant.

-   The OFEE's fall version of its newsletters, called [Closing the
    Circle News](http://www.ofee.gov/eo/closing2.htm), is available. It
    focuses on biobased products and features PNNL and PPPL. It is one
    of the largest issues to date.

**EPP Reporting Website** -- Don Lentzen

-   Reporting Website Open: October 2 - December 1, 2006

-   Link to <http://www.eh.doe.gov/p2/dataentry.html>

-   EPP reporting site similar to last year; help available from info
    center; don't wait until last minute.

**Award Nomination Website** -- Don Lentzen

-   Award Nomination Website Open: October 2 -- December 1, 2006

-   Link to <http://www.eh.doe.gov/p2/dataentry.html>

-   Awards website is different this year

**20 Newly Proposed Biobased Products** -- Shana Love (U.S. Department
of Agriculture)

-   Mike Green has retired with Shana Love taking over his
    responsibilities at USDA.

-   Focus of FY 2007 will be on marketing and promotion of the biobased
    program. USDA wants to promote efforts of early adopters.

-   USDA now calls the biobased purchasing program the Bio-Preferred
    program
    ([[http://www.biobased.oce.usda.gov/fb4p/]{.underline}](http://www.biobased.oce.usda.gov/fb4p/)f)

-   USDA also will focus on involving the manufacturers of biobased
    products into the discussion of the proposed biobased items.

-   The comment period for responding to the proposed 20 proposed
    biobased items has closed. USDA still would like to receive comments
    from DOE.

> The discussion was then opened to the "floor" and Shana asked for any
> feedback on the use of the proposed products.
>
> Anne Dustin (INL): Idaho has successfully used a biobased glass
> cleaner from [Gemtek](http://www.gemtek.com/). The United Soybean
> Council has provided information
> [here](http://www.soybiobased.org/products/janitorial/).
>
> Sam McCord (Sandia): The D&D group at Sandia successfully uses a
> soybased mastic remover called Beanie-Do from
> [Franmar](http://www.franmar.com/).
>
> Tom McGeachen (PPPL): Hydro-Safe has been successfully used as a
> hydraulic fluid in elevators. PPPL is also currently working with John
> Deere to evaluate performance of biodiesel in John Deere's Gator
> utility vehicle.
>
> Peter Pohlot (BNL): Otis elevators is only honoring warranty with
> specific biobased products.

USDA is proposing to amend the guidelines for designating biobased
products for Federal procurement, to add 10 sections to designate the
following 10 items within which biobased products would be afforded
Federal procurement preference\--Federal Register Notice Part 4 on
October 11^th^
(<http://www.biobased.oce.usda.gov/fb4p/files/Round_4_proposal.pdf>) ,
with comments due to USDA on December 11^th^.

The 10 products are as follows with their minimum percentage of biobased
materials

-   Bath and tile cleaners -- 77%

-   Clothing products -- 25%

-   Concrete and asphalt release fluids -- 87%

-   Cutting, drilling, and tapping oils -- 64%

-   De-icers -- 97%

-   Durable plastic films -- 61%

-   Firearm lubricants -- 49%

-   Floor strippers -- 79%

-   Laundry products -- 8%

-   Wood and concrete sealers -- 79%

> The sites provided experiences with the 10 proposed products.

PRODUCTS PROPOSED IN FEDERAL REGISTER PART 2
(<http://www.biobased.oce.usda.gov/public/Round_2/Round_2_Documents/Round_2_proposal.pdf>)

-   adhesive and mastic removers -- 58% (b) (DOE use: Sandia National
    Lab asbestos abatement team, Chris French)

-   insulating foam for wall construction -- 8% (a), (c) (DOE use:
    Weatherization Assistance Program, Tony Gill, Tel. 207-626-4651)

-   hand cleaners and sanitizers -- 18%

-   composite panels -- 26% (a)

-   fluid filled transformers -- 66%

-   biodegradable containers -- 96%

-   fertilizers - 71% (a)

-   metal working fluids - 40%

-   sorbents - 52% (a), (b) (DOE use: Los Alamos National Lab auto shop,
    Sonja Salzman)

-   graffiti and grease removers - 21%

PRODUCTS PROPOSED IN FEDERAL REGISTER PART 3
(<http://www.biobased.oce.usda.gov/public/Round_3/Round_3_Documents/Round_3_proposal.pdf>)

-   2-cycle engine oils -- 7%

-   lip care products -- 82%

-   biodegradable films -- 22%

-   stationary equipment hydraulic fluids -- 46% (a), (b) (DOE use:
    Brookhaven National Lab, Peter Pohlot, and Princeton Plasma Physics
    Lab, Tom McGeachen)

-   biodegradable cutlery -- 33%

-   glass cleaners -- 23% (b) (DOE use: Idaho National Lab fleet, Anne
    Dustin)

-   greases

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-   food grade -42%

-   multi-purpose -- 73%

-   rail track -- 30%

-   truck -- 72%

-   unspecified -- 75%

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-   dust suppressants - 66%

-   carpets - 7% (a), (b) (DOE use: Pacific Northwest National Lab,
    Sandra Cannon, Tel. 509-529-1535)

-   carpet and upholstery cleaners - 34% (b)

\(a\) May overlap with recycled content requirements.  Recycled content
requirements have precedence.

\(b\) Check out the DOE Buy Bio website
([[http://www.eh.doe.gov/p2/epp/success.html]{.underline}](http://www.eh.doe.gov/p2/epp/success.html))
for contact information on DOE sites that have experience with this
product\
\
(c) Approved for use and experience with this biobased product in the
Weatherization Assistance Program; contact:  Tony Gill, WAP Field
Inspector, Maine State Housing Authority, Tel. 207-626-4651, Email
<tgill@mainehousing.org>

Contact information for those above at
http://www.eh.doe.gov/p2/epp/epp-doe-ContactList-rev7.doc.

Shana Love (USDA) asked all sites to please submit the standards they
are required to use for any of the products proposed.

Dana Arnold (OFEE) complimented DOE, saying "DOE is using more biobased
products than any other agency in terms of number and variety."

**DOE Sites** -- Questions, Issues, and Next Topics of Interest

-   Keith Rule - Princeton Plasma Physics Lab is using rock salt treated
    with distillery waste which makes it environmentally friendly with
    no corrosive properties and more effective than those with chloride.
    It is called "Magic Salt" and is the same price as other products
    but has no run off. The website is
    [http://www.magicsalt.info](http://www.magicsalt.info/).

-   Vicky Smith (Bonneville Power Administration) would like to have a
    teleconference just on fleet products sometime.

-   Anne Crawley -- The Interagency Sustainability Working Group is
    developing a plan for high performance sustainable buildings. Anne
    will send the plan to Don to send to all sites. Any sites who would
    like to be included in the working group should let Anne know (Tel
    202-586-1505, Anne.Crawley@EE.DOE.GO).

**Next teleconference**

-   Date -- January 25, 2007

-   Other potential topics for the next teleconference. Please share
    your ideas. Some suggested so far are

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-   Energy/water efficient products per EPAct 2005

-   Life cycle comparisons of products with seeming conflicting
    environmental attributes, such as recycled paint and paint with
    no-to-low volatile organic compounds

-   Alternative fuels/vehicles: LBNL study on ethanol and fleet products
    available on the market

-   Construction: Paint and water free urinals

-   Biobased dishware and hydraulic fluid

-   Electronic office equipment purchasing standard (EPEAT)

**Adjourn**

**A few rules for successful teleconferencing**:

-   Because we only have a limited number of telephone lines available,
    all coordinators at one site should participate in the
    teleconference together on one telephone.

-   Keep your phones on mute (if you are using a speakerphone) unless
    you are speaking.

-   Announce your name and affiliation before speaking each time.

-   All participants will be asked to introduce yourselves at the start
    of the teleconference and given the opportunity for comments and
    questions at the end of the teleconference.

**[SEVEN NEWLY DESIGNATED RECYCLED PRODUCTS]{.underline}**

**Begin Purchasing and Collecting Purchasing Data by May 1, 2005**

-   Blasting Grit

-   Furniture - Office

-   Pipe -- Non-Pressure

-   Racks - Bicycle

-   Ramps -- Modular Threshold

-   Roofing Materials

-   Vehicle Parts -- Rebuilt

Web Info: http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/procure/products.htm

**[SIX NEWLY DESIGNATED BIOBASED PRODUCTS]{.underline}**

**Begin Purchasing and Collecting Purchasing Data by March 16, 2007
except for those with asterisk, which will have later purchasing date**

-   Lubricants, penetrating -- 68% biobased content by weight

-   Diesel fuel additives -- 90%

-   Urethane roof coating/sealant -- 20%

-   Hydraulic fluids for mobile equipment (tractors, etc.) -- 44%

-   \*Bedding, bed linens, towels (User Housing Facilities?) -- 12%

-   \*Water tank coating/sealant -- 59%

Web Info: http://www.biobased.oce.usda.gov/public/index.cfm

**[SOURCES OF INFORMATION]{.underline}**

**DOE's "Environmentally Preferable Products Program" website for access
to the reporting site, annual report, teleconference agenda and minutes,
and sources of helpful information**

U.S. Department of Energy's RCRA 6002/Executive Order 13101 home page

<http://www.eh.doe.gov/P2/epp/>

**Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Executive Orders, Regulations,
Guidelines**

Office of the Federal Environmental Executive

[www.ofee.gov]{.underline}

**Buying Green**

FedCenter

http://www.fedcenter.gov/programs/buygreen/

**What Is Green Purchasing, Anyway?**

Office of Personnel Management

[www.golearn.gov]{.underline} (Free Catalog Section, then Legislatively
Mandated\...Topics)

**GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION**

**Environmentally Preferable Products**

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

<http://yosemite1.epa.gov/oppt/eppstand2.nsf>

**Environmentally Preferable Products**

U.S. Department of Energy

http://www.eh.doe.gov/P2/epp/

**Alternative Fuels and Vehicles**

U.S. Department of Energy

[http://www.eere.energy.gov/vehiclesandfuels/epact/federal/]{.underline}

**Biobased Products**

U.S. Department of Agriculture

[http://www.biobased.oce.usda.gov/public/index.cfm]{.underline}

**Energy/Water Efficient Products**

Federal Energy Management Program

http://www.eere.energy.gov/femp/procurement/

**Recycled Products and Suppliers**

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Comprehensive Procurement
Guidelines

[http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/procure/index.htm]{.underline}

**Materials Exchange Products**

(especially chemicals, equipment, and hazardous materials) at other DOE
facilities

Log on with user name (erhquser) and password (erhqdoe)

DOE Complex Wide Materials Exchange

[http://wastenot.er.doe.gov/DOEmatex/index.html]{.underline}

**Substitutes for Ozone-Depleting Products**

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

[http://www.epa.gov/ozone/snap/lists/index.html]{.underline}

**SPECIFIC PRODUCT CATEGORIES**

**Carpet**

> **Contract Language and Standards/Guidelines**
>
> U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
>
> Select "carpet" at
> [http://yosemite.epa.gov/oppt/eppstand2.nsf/Pages/Search.html?Open]{.underline}
>
> **Recycled Content Specifications and Suppliers**
>
> U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
>
> [http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/procure/products/carpet.htm]{.underline}
>
> **Suppliers**
>
> Green Seal "Choose Green Report: Carpet"
>
> [http://www.greenseal.org/cgrs/Carpet_CGR.pdf]{.underline}

**Cement/Concrete**

> **Recycled Content Specifications and Suppliers**
>
> U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
>
> [http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/procure/products/cement.htm]{.underline}

**Cleaning Products**

> **Contract Language and Standards/Guidelines**
>
> U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
>
> Select "concrete" at
> [http://yosemite.epa.gov/oppt/eppstand2.nsf/Pages/Search.html?Open]{.underline}
>
> **Suppliers**
>
> Green Seal "Choose Green Report: Industrial and Institutional
> Cleaners"
>
> <http://www.greenseal.org/certproducts.htm#cleaners>

**Construction Materials and Products**

> **Contract Language**
>
> U.S. Department of Energy
>
> [http://www.pnl.gov/doesustainabledesign/]{.underline} , see "Letters
> of Intent, Construction Contracts"

**Paint**

> **Recycled Content Specifications and Suppliers**
>
> U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
>
> [http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/procure/products/paint.htm]{.underline}
>
> **Suppliers**
>
> Green Seal "Choose Green Report: Architectural Paints"
>
> <http://www.greenseal.org/draftdocs.htm>

**Toner Cartridges**

> **Recycled Content Specifications and Suppliers**
>
> U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
>
> [http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/procure/products/toner.htm]{.underline}

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**Register for software at
[[http://www.bfrl.nist.gov/oae/software/bees/registration.html]{.underline}](http://www.bfrl.nist.gov/oae/software/bees/registration.html)
(no cost involved):**

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-   Download bees30dzip.exe, a 14.6 MB self-extracting file. (If
    prompted during the download, choose to save the file).

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    double click on Setup.exe and follow the directions on the screen.
    You will need to choose a folder in which to install BEES 3.0d. This
    folder must be different from the one you specified in Step 3.

**To run BEES 3.0d:**

-   Select Start-\>Programs-\>BEES-\>BEES 3.0d **OR**

-   Go to "My Computer" or wherever you can see all folders and files on
    your computer. Do not try to open the BEES exe file from a software
    application, such as Word.

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-   Go to where you stored the BEES files (probably in a folder labeled
    "BEES")

-   Open the BEES30d.exe file

-   Go to "Analysis" at top of window

-   Go to "Define Parameters"