[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 87 (Monday, May 7, 2007)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 25723-25735]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-8670]


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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

41 CFR Parts 101-42, 101-45, and 102-40

[FPMR Case 2003-101-1; Docket 2007-001; Sequence 2]
[FMR Case 2003-102-4]
RIN 3090-AH21


Federal Management Regulation; FPMR Case 2003-101-1; FMR Case 
2003-102-4, Disposition of Personal Property with Special Handling 
Requirements

AGENCY: Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services 
Administration (GSA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The General Services Administration is proposing to amend the 
Federal Property Management Regulations (FPMR) by revising coverage on 
the hazardous and certain categories of personal property and moving it 
into the Federal Management Regulation (FMR) addressing all types of 
property requiring special handling. A cross-reference is added to the 
FPMR to direct readers to the coverage in the FMR. The FMR coverage is 
written in plain language to provide agencies with updated regulatory 
material that is easy to read and understand.

DATES: Interested parties should submit comments in writing on or 
before June 6, 2007 to be considered in the formulation of a final 
rule.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments identified by FPMR case 2003-101-1 by any of 
the following methods:
    <bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. 
Search for any document by first selecting the proper document types 
and selecting ``General Services Administration'' as the agency of 
choice. At the ``Keyword'' prompt, type in the FMR case number (for 
example, FPMR case 2003-101-1) and click on the ``Submit'' button. 
Please include any personal and/or business information inside the 
document. You may also search for any document by clicking on the 
``Advanced search/document search'' tab at the top of the screen, 
selecting from the agency field ``General Services Administration'', 
and typing the FMR case number in the keyword field. Select the 
``Submit'' button.
    <bullet> Fax: 202-501-4067.
    <bullet> Mail: General Services Administration, Regulatory 
Secretariat (VIR), 1800 F Street, NW., Room 4035, ATTN: Laurieann 
Duarte, Washington, DC 20405.
    Instructions: Please submit comments only and cite FPMR case 2003-
101-1 in all correspondence related to this case. All comments received 
will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including 
any personal information provided.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Regulatory Secretariat, Room 4035, 
GS Building, Washington, DC 20405, at (202) 501-4755 for information 
pertaining to status or publication schedules. For clarification of 
content, contact Robert Holcombe, Director, Asset Management (MTA), at 
(202) 501-3828. Please cite FPMR Case 2003-101-1.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

    This proposed rule updates, streamlines, and clarifies FPMR part 
101-42 and moves the part into the FMR as part 102-40. This proposed 
rule also removes Sec. Sec.  101-45.001, 101-45.002, and 101-45.004. 
The subject matter of these sections is addressed in section 102-40.190 
(disposal of items requiring demilitarization); section 102-40.50 
(handling of property reported to GSA so as to preserve civilian 
utility as far as possible); section 102-40.220 (disposal of gold as a 
precious metal); and section 102-40.135 (disposal of ATVs).
    In addition, this proposed rule removes section 101-45.003 
regarding vehicle reconditioning. That section provides guidance that 
the Federal fleet community considers standard business practices, and 
is more prescriptive of specific tasks than is intended by this 
Governmentwide policy regulation.
    The proposed rule is written in a plain language question and 
answer format. This style uses an active voice, shorter sentences, and 
pronouns. A question and its answer combine to establish a rule. The 
employee and the agency must follow the language contained in both the 
question and its answer.
    Proposed FMR part 102-40 includes the following specific changes 
from FPMR part 101-42:
    1. Proposed section 102-40.30 includes the following terms and 
definitions not found in section 101-42.001:
    Ammunition
    Commerce Control List Item (CCLI)
    Demilitarization
    Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
    Medical devices
    Precious metal
    2. Proposed section 102-40.95 revises FPMR section 101-42.401, 
Sales responsibilities for hazardous material, by allowing agencies to 
sell property with special handling requirements.
    3. Proposed section 102-40.150 has special requirements for 
handling asbestos products.
    4. Proposed section 102-40.140 introduces the topic of disposal of 
ammunition which does not appear in part 101-42. The disposition of 
ammunition and ammunition components are combined in this part 102-40. 
A new policy contained in part 102-40 allows the sale of ammunition and 
ammunition components to activities licensed to perform manufacturing/ 
demanufacturing/remanufacturing, or licensed to recover basic material 
content of the ammunition or ammunition components. Expended ammunition 
cartridge cases may be transferred or donated when the recipient 
certifies that the cartridge case will be reloaded and used only for 
law enforcement purposes.
    5. Proposed section 102-40.195 has special requirements for 
handling Commerce Control List items.
    6. Proposed part 102-40 incorporates topics that appeared in 41 CFR 
part 101-45; specifically, the provisions appearing at section 101-
45.001, ``Demilitarization and decontamination''; section 101-45.002, 
``Gold''; and section 101-45.004, ``All terrain vehicles.'' The subject 
matter of these sections is addressed in section 102-40.190 (disposal 
of items requiring demilitarization); section 102-40.50

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(handling of property reported to GSA so as to preserve civilian 
utility as far as possible); section 102-40.220 (disposal of gold as a 
precious metal); and section 102-40.135 (disposal of ATVs).
    This proposed rule removes section 101-45.003 regarding vehicle 
reconditioning. That section provides guidance that the Federal fleet 
community considers standard business practices, and is more 
prescriptive of specific tasks than is intended by this Governmentwide 
policy regulation.
    7. Proposed part 102-40 is less prescriptive. It is GSA's intention 
to use these FMR regulations to describe ``what'' is to be 
accomplished, not ``how'' to perform a specific task.

B. Executive Order 12866

    GSA has determined that this proposed rule is not a significant 
rule for the purposes of Executive Order 12866 of September 30, 1993.

C. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    This proposed rule is not required to be published in the Federal 
Register for notice and comment; therefore, the Regulatory Flexibility 
Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq., does not apply.

D. Paperwork Reduction Act

    The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because this proposed 
rule does not impose recordkeeping or information collection 
requirements, or the collection of information from offerors, 
contractors, or members of the public which require the approval of the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under 44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.

E. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act

    This proposed rule is exempt from Congressional review prescribed 
under 5 U.S.C. 801 since it relates solely to agency management and 
personnel.

List of Subjects in 41 CFR Parts 101-42, 101-45, and 102-40

    Government property management.

    Dated: December 11, 2006.
Kevin Messner,
Acting Associate Administrator.
    For the reasons set forth in the preamble, GSA proposes to amend 41 
CFR chapters 101 and 102 as follows:

CHAPTER 101--FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS

    1. Part 101-42 is revised to read as follows:

PART 101-42--DISPOSITION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY WITH SPECIAL HANDLING 
REQUIREMENTS

    Authority:  40 U.S.C. 121(c).


Sec.  101-42.000  Cross-reference to the Federal Management Regulation 
(FMR) (41 CFR chapter 102, parts 102-1 through 102-220).

    For information on the disposition of personal property with 
special handling requirements previously contained in this part, see 
FMR part 40 (41 CFR part 102-40), Disposition of Personal Property with 
Special Handling Requirements.

PART 101-45--SALE, ABANDONMENT, OR DESTRUCTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

    2. The authority citation for part 101-45 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority:  40 U.S.C. 545 and 121(c).


Sec.  101-45.001  [Removed]

    3. Section 101-45.001 is removed.


Sec.  101-45.002  [Removed]

    4. Section 101-45.002 is removed.


Sec.  101-45.003  [Removed]

    5. Section 101-45.003 is removed.


Sec.  101-45.004  [Removed]

    6. Section 101-45.004 is removed.

CHAPTER 102--Federal Management Regulation

    7. Part 102-40 is added to subchapter B of chapter 102 to read as 
follows:

PART 102-40--DISPOSITION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY WITH SPECIAL HANDLING 
REQUIREMENTS

Subpart A--General Provisions

Sec.
102-40.5 What does this part cover?
102-40.10 What is the governing authority for this part?
102-40.15 Who must comply with the provisions in this part?
102-40.20 To whom do ``we'', ``you'', and their variants refer?
102-40.25 How do we request a deviation from these requirements and 
who can approve it?

Definitions

102-40.30 What definitions apply to this part?
Subpart B--Responsibilities
102-40.35 What types of personal property require special handling?
102-40.40 What are our responsibilities concerning personal property 
requiring special handling?
102-40.45 What must we do when we have identified personal property 
with special handling requirements?
102-40.50 What must we do when we no longer need personal property 
with special handling requirements?
102-40.55 Do we report all excess personal property with special 
handling requirements to GSA?
102-40.60 Who is responsible for the custody of hazardous materials 
and property requiring special handling?
102-40.65 Who is responsible for the care and handling of hazardous 
materials and property requiring special handling?
Subpart C--Transfer and Donation of Personal Property With Special 
Handling Requirements
102-40.70 What must we do when reporting excess personal property 
with special handling requirements?
102-40.75 Is personal property requiring special handling available 
for transfer or donation?
102-40.80 Is donee certification required on the donation of 
personal property requiring special handling?
102-40.85 Must we follow additional requirements for the inspection 
of personal property with special handling requirements?
102-40.90 Who pays for the costs incident to the transfer or 
donation of personal property with special handling requirements?
Subpart D--Sale of Personal Property With Special Handling Requirements
102-40.95 May we sell personal property with special handling 
requirements?
102-40.100 May we use any sales method to sell personal property 
that require special handling?
102-40.105 What must we include in the sales terms and conditions 
when selling personal property with special handling requirements?
102-40.110 Are certifications required from the purchaser when 
selling personal property with special handling requirements?
102-40.115 What precautions must we take during the sales process 
for personal property requiring special handling?
102-40.120 May we dispose of personal property requiring special 
handling by abandonment or destruction?
Subpart E--Personal Property with Special Handling Requirements
102-40.125 What categories of personal property require special 
handling?
102-40.130 How do we manage acid-contaminated and explosive-
contaminated property?
102-40.135 How do we handle all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)?
102-40.140 How do we handle ammunition?
102-40.145 How do we handle animals and plants?
102-40.150 How do we handle asbestos?
102-40.155 How do we handle controlled substances?
102-40.160 How do we handle drugs, biologicals, and reagents other 
than controlled substances?
102-40.165 How do we handle electronic products?
102-40.170 How do we handle firearms?
102-40.175 How do we handle hazardous materials?
102-40.180 How do we handle lead-containing paints and items bearing 
lead-containing paint?

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102-40.185 How do we handle medical devices?
102-40.190 How do we handle Munitions List Items (MLIs)?
102-40.195 How do we handle Commerce Control List Items (CCLIs)?
102-40.200 How do we handle national stockpile material?
102-40.205 How do we handle Nuclear Regulatory Commission-controlled 
materials?
102-40.210 How do we handle ozone depleting substances?
102-40.215 How do we handle polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)?
102-40.220 How do we handle precious metals?
102-40.225 How do we handle vehicles not suitable for highway use?
Appendix A Federal Supply Classes (FSC) Composed Predominantly of 
Hazardous Items
Appendix B Federal Supply Classes and Groups Which Contain A 
Significant Number of Hazardous Items

    Authority:  40 U.S.C. 121(c).

Subpart A--General Provisions


Sec.  102-40.5  What does this part cover?

    This part provides guidance on the transfer, donation, sale and 
other disposal of Government personal property with special handling 
requirements located in the United States, the District of Columbia, 
the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the 
Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall 
Islands, and Palau. For guidance on disposing of personal property 
located outside these areas, see Sec. Sec.  102-36.380 through 102-
36.400 of this subchapter B.


Sec.  102-40.10  What is the governing authority for this part?

    Section 121(c) of title 40 of the United States Code, Subtitle I--
Federal Property and Administrative Services, authorizes the 
Administrator of General Services to prescribe regulations necessary to 
perform functions under this part.


Sec.  102-40.15  Who must comply with the provisions in this part?

    All executive agencies must comply with the provisions of this part 
unless authorized by separate statutory authority to do otherwise. 
Legislative and judicial agencies are encouraged to follow these 
provisions.


Sec.  102-40.20  To whom do ``we'', ``you'', and their variants refer?

    The pronouns ``we'', ``you'', and their variants throughout this 
part refer to the agency.


Sec.  102-40.25  How do we request a deviation from these requirements 
and who can approve it?

    See Sec. Sec.  102-2.60 through 102-2.110 of subchapter A to 
request a deviation from the requirements of this part.

Definitions


Sec.  102-40.30  What definitions apply to this part?

    The following definitions apply to this part:
    Acid-contaminated property means property that may cause burns or 
toxicosis when improperly handled due to acid residues adhering to or 
trapped within the material.
    Ammunition means any device charged with explosives, propellants, 
pyrotechnics, or nuclear, biological, or chemical material, for use in 
connection with defense, offense, or demolitions.
    Ammunition components means the parts used in ammunition, to 
include cartridge cases, primers, bullets/projectiles, and propellant 
powder.
    Biologicals means hazardous materials associated with the products 
and operations of applied biology and biochemistry, especially serums, 
vaccines, etc., produced from microorganisms.
    Commerce Control List Item (CCLI) means property identified on the 
Commerce Control List (15 CFR part 774) subject to export controls 
under the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (50 U.S.C. app. 
2401-2420) and implemented by the Export Administration Regulations (15 
CFR part 730). Items may be placed on the list for reasons of 
technology transfer, scarcity of materials, crime control, and national 
security.
    Controlled substances means--
    (1) Any narcotic, depressant, stimulant, or hallucinogenic drug, or 
any other drug or substance included in Schedules I, II, III, IV, or V 
of section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812), except 
exempt chemical preparations and mixtures and excluded substances 
listed in 21 CFR part 1308;
    (2) Any other drug or substance that the Attorney General 
determines to be subject to control under Subchapter I of the 
Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801 to 904); or
    (3) Any other drug or substance that by international treaty, 
convention, or protocol is to be controlled by the United States.
    Demilitarization means, as defined by the Department of Defense 
(DOD) in the Defense Material Disposition Manual, DOD 4160.21-M 
(www.dla.mil/dlaps/dod/416021m/guide.asp), the act of destroying the 
military offensive or defensive advantages inherent in certain types of 
equipment or material. The term includes mutilation, dumping at sea, 
scrapping, melting, burning, or alteration designed to prevent the 
further use of this equipment and material for its originally intended 
military or lethal purpose and applies equally to material in 
unserviceable or serviceable condition that has been screened through 
an Inventory Control Point and declared excess or foreign excess.
    Explosive-contaminated property means property that may ignite or 
explode when exposed to shock, flame, sparks, or other high temperature 
sources due to residual explosive material in joints, angles, cracks, 
or around bolts.
    Extremely hazardous property means property hazardous to the extent 
that it generally requires special handling such as licensing and 
training of handlers, protective clothing, and special containers and 
storage. Because of its extreme flammability, toxicity, corrosivity or 
other perilous qualities, it could constitute an immediate danger or 
threat to public health or safety or the environment if released to the 
general public.
    Firearm means any weapon, silencer, or destructive device designed 
to, or readily convertible to, expel a projectile by the action of an 
explosive, as defined in Title 26 of the Internal Revenue Code (26 
U.S.C. 5845). Excludes antique firearms as defined in 26 U.S.C. 
5845(g).
    Hazardous material means property that is deemed a hazardous 
material, chemical substance or mixture, or hazardous waste under the 
Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA), the Resource 
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), or the Toxic Substances Control 
Act (TSCA). Generally, hazardous materials have one or more of the 
following characteristics:
    (1) Has a flash point below 200[deg]F (93.3[deg]C), closed cup, or 
is subject to spontaneous heating.
    (2) Is subject to polymerization with the release of large amounts 
of energy when handled, stored, or shipped without adequate controls.
    (3) In the course of normal operations, may produce fibers, dusts, 
gases, fumes, vapors, mists, or smokes which have one or more of the 
following characteristics:
    (i) Causes 50 percent fatalities to test animals below 500 mg/kg of 
test animal weight when a single oral Lethal Dose, 50% (LD50) or semi-
lethal dose is used.
    (ii) Is a flammable solid or a strong oxidizing or reducing agent.
    (iii) Causes first degree burns to skin in a short time exposure, 
or is systematically toxic by skin contact.

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    (iv) Has a permissible exposure limit (PEL) below 1000 parts per 
million for gases and vapors, below 500 mg/mm3 for fumes, or below 2 
fibers/CM3 for dust.
    (v) Causes occupational chemical dermatitis, which is any 
abnormality of the skin induced or aggravated by the work environment 
which includes but is not limited to primary irritant categories, 
allergic sensitizers, and photo sensitizers.
    (4) Is radioactive to the extent it requires special handling.
    (5) Is a recognized carcinogen according to Occupational Safety and 
Health Administration (OSHA) regulations at 29 CFR part 1910.
    (6) Possesses special characteristics which, in the opinion of the 
holding agency, could be hazardous to health, safety, or the 
environment if improperly handled, stored, transported, disposed of, or 
otherwise improperly used.
    Hazardous waste means those materials the handling and disposal of 
which are governed by 40 CFR parts 260 through 265 and 268. Hazardous 
materials generally become hazardous wastes when they are no longer 
suitable for their intended or valid alternate purpose, or for resource 
recovery. Some solid (non-hazardous) wastes are predetermined hazardous 
wastes upon generation (40 CFR part 261, subpart D); some are 
determined hazardous wastes when they exhibit ignitability, 
corrosivity, reactivity, or extraction procedure toxicity.
    Lead-containing paint means paint or other similar surface coating 
material containing lead or lead compounds in excess of 0.06 percent of 
the weight of the total nonvolatile content of the paint or the weight 
of the dried paint film.
    Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) means the documentation, as 
required by 29 CFR 1910.1200, identifying the potential hazards 
associated with the specific category of product or property. Sources 
of MSDS information may be the manufacturer, distributor, or the 
procuring agency.
    Medical devices means any health-care product that does not achieve 
its principle intended purposes by chemical action in or on the body or 
by being metabolized. Medical devices are categorized in the Federal 
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301-399).
    Munitions List Item (MLI) means property, services, and related 
technical data designated as defense articles and defense services 
pursuant to sections 38 and 47(7) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 
U.S.C. 2778 and 2794(7)). Implementing regulations may be found in 22 
CFR parts 120 and 121.
    Nuclear Regulatory Commission-Controlled Material means material 
subject to the controls of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The 
materials are defined as follows:
    (1) Byproduct material: Any radioactive material (except special 
nuclear material) yielded in or made radioactive by exposure to the 
radiation incident to the process of producing or utilizing special 
nuclear material. (See 10 CFR part 30).
    (2) Source material: Uranium or thorium, or any combination 
thereof, in any physical or chemical form or ores which contain by 
weight one-twentieth of one percent (0.05%) or more of uranium, 
thorium, or any combination thereof. Source material does not include 
special nuclear material. (See 10 CFR part 40).
    (3) Special nuclear material: Plutonium, uranium 233, uranium 
enriched in the isotope 233 or in the isotope 235, any other materials 
which the NRC, pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 
2011 et seq.), including any amendments thereto, determines to be 
special nuclear material, or any material artificially enriched by any 
of the foregoing, but does not include source material. (See 10 CFR 
part 70).
    Perishable means an item subject to rapid deterioration or spoilage 
when removed from special storage conditions or care, such as fresh 
food, animals, and plants.
    Precious metal means gold, silver, and platinum group metals 
(platinum, palladium, iridium, rhodium, osmium, and ruthenium).
    Reagent means any hazardous material used to detect or measure 
another substance or to convert one substance into another by means of 
the reactions it causes.

Subpart B--Responsibilities


Sec.  102-40.35  What types of personal property require special 
handling?

    Personal property containing hazardous materials or other elements 
that require compliance with Federal, State, and local laws in their 
usage, storage, transportation and disposal, and the inadequate control 
of which may lead to potential safety, health, environmental, economic, 
or national security risks.


Sec.  102-40.40  What are our responsibilities concerning personal 
property requiring special handling?

    You are responsible for--
    (a) Identifying and accounting for property with special handling 
requirements;
    (b) Complying with applicable Federal, State, and local laws and 
regulations concerning the handling, storage, labeling, use, and final 
disposition of such property;
    (c) Ensuring adequate storage and safeguard of such property, e.g., 
secured or limited access storage areas, warning signs, and protective 
clothing and equipment; and
    (d) Transporting materials requiring special handling in accordance 
with Department of Transportation (DOT), Environmental Protection 
Agency (EPA), and State and local regulations.


Sec.  102-40.45  What must we do when we have identified personal 
property with special handling requirements?

    You must properly mark, tag, or label personal property with 
special handling requirements in accordance with applicable Federal 
law, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration 
requirements (29 CFR 1910.1200), regarding the actual or potential 
hazard associated with the property, and ensure that such information 
is maintained and perpetuated in the official agency property records. 
Labeling requirements for substances that are excluded from the 
requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200 are found in the references listed in 
29 CFR 1910.1200(b)(5) and (6).


Sec.  102-40.50  What must we do when we no longer need personal 
property with special handling requirements?

    Except for the items listed in Sec.  102-40.55, you must report 
personal property with special handling requirements that you no longer 
need to the General Services Administration (GSA) for Federal or 
donation screening. Dispose of property not required to be reported to 
GSA in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws and 
regulations, and your agency procedures. Disposal must be accomplished 
so as to preserve as much as possible any civilian utility or 
commercial value of the property.


Sec.  102-40.55  Do we report all excess personal property with special 
handling requirements to GSA?

    No. Because of their characteristics, certain items are not subject 
to the usual disposal procedures. You should not report to GSA excess 
personal property with special handling requirements in any of the 
categories listed below.
    (a) Extremely hazardous personal property. You must dispose of 
extremely hazardous personal property not reported to GSA in accordance 
with applicable demilitarization requirements, EPA regulations, State

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and local laws or regulations, and other Federal laws, regulations or 
guidelines.
    (b) Hazardous wastes. You must dispose of hazardous wastes in 
accordance with applicable demilitarization requirements, EPA 
regulations, State and local laws or regulations, and other Federal 
laws, regulations or guidelines.
    (c) Perishables. You may dispose of perishables by abandonment/
destruction when it is not detrimental to public health or safety. See 
the abandonment/destruction provisions in part 102-36 of this 
subchapter B.
    (d) EPA research materials. The EPA, under its independent 
authority, may transfer accountability for hazardous materials deemed 
by EPA to be research materials to Federal, State, and local agencies, 
research institutions, or commercial businesses to conduct research or 
to perform the actual cleanup of a contaminated site.


Sec.  102-40.60  Who is responsible for the custody of hazardous 
materials and property requiring special handling?

    The holding agency is responsible for the custody of hazardous 
materials and property requiring special handling. Custody of these 
items may be transferred in whole or in part to another Federal agency 
with that agency's consent.


Sec.  102-40.65  Who is responsible for the care and handling of 
hazardous materials and property requiring special handling?

    The holding agency is responsible for the care and handling of 
hazardous materials and property requiring special handling until the 
time the property has completed the disposal process; and has been 
transferred, donated, sold, or destroyed, as authorized by this part. 
The nature of this material may require extra precautions, processes, 
or equipment, thereby increasing the cost of care and handling.

Subpart C--Transfer and Donation of Personal Property With Special 
Handling Requirements


Sec.  102-40.70  What must we do when reporting excess personal 
property with special handling requirements?

    You must include with your report of excess a complete description 
of the characteristics of the property, use or disposal restrictions, 
and the actual or potential hazard associated with the use, handling, 
or storage of the item. You should include a Material Safety Data Sheet 
(MSDS) or Hazardous Material Information System (HMIS) record (or 
equivalent) if available. The physical item which requires special 
handling must also be marked so as to identify its special 
characteristic.


Sec.  102-40.75  Is personal property requiring special handling 
available for transfer or donation?

    Generally, yes, with the exceptions contained in this part, 
personal property requiring special handling is available for transfer 
or donation in accordance with 41 CFR parts 102-36 and 102-37 of this 
subchapter B respectively. However, all transfer and donation documents 
must include a complete description of the actual or potential hazard 
associated with the handling, storage, use, or disposal of the item.


Sec.  102-40.80  Is donee certification required on the donation of 
personal property requiring special handling?

    Yes, GSA will not approve a donation to a State Agency for Surplus 
Property (SASP) unless an eligible donee has been identified. The 
transfer document must contain a full description of the actual or 
potential hazard(s) and restriction(s) associated with the handling, 
storage, use, transportation, or disposal of the item. In addition, the 
following certification (or an equivalent) must be signed by the donee:

    I (We), the undersigned, hereby certify that the donee has 
knowledge and understanding of the hazardous nature of the property 
hereby donated and will comply with all applicable Federal, State, 
and local laws, ordinances, and regulations with respect to the 
care, handling, storage, shipment, and disposal of the hazardous 
material(s). The donee agrees and certifies that the United States 
shall not be liable for personal injuries to, disabilities of, or 
death of the donee or the donee's employees, or any other person 
arising from or incident to the donation of the hazardous 
material(s) or its final disposition. Additionally, the donee agrees 
and certifies to hold the United States harmless from and shall 
indemnify the United States against any or all debts, liabilities, 
judgments, costs, demands, suits, actions, or claims of any nature 
arising from or incident to the donation of the hazardous 
material(s), its use, or final disposition.
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    Name of Donee (print or type)
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    Signature of Donee


Sec.  102-40.85  Must we follow additional requirements for the 
inspection of personal property with special handling requirements?

    Yes, you are responsible for establishing appropriate safeguards 
and providing instructions for personal protection to screeners who are 
inspecting property with special handling requirements.


Sec.  102-40.90  Who pays for the costs incident to the transfer or 
donation of personal property with special handling requirements?

    You may charge the Federal agency or donation recipient any costs 
you incurred in packing, preparing for shipment, and transporting 
property with special handling requirements (see parts 102-36 and 102-
37 of this subchapter B).

Subpart D--Sale of Personal Property With Special Handling 
Requirements


Sec.  102-40.95  May we sell personal property with special handling 
requirements?

    Generally, yes, you may sell personal property with special 
handling requirements when you (1) comply with applicable Federal, 
State, and local laws and regulations, including 41 CFR part 102-38, 
and (2) follow applicable precautions including but not limited to 
proper packaging of the property, labeling of appropriate warning 
signs, and allowing for inspection of the property with proper 
safeguards.


Sec.  102-40.100  May we use any sales method to sell personal property 
that requires special handling?

    Yes, you may use any of the sales methods provided in part 102-38 
of this subchapter B, but you must--
    (a) Hold sales of such property separately from other sales,
    (b) Store and display such property in a safe and controlled manner 
as required by applicable statutes or regulations,
    (c) Indicate if the property is being sold only for scrap, and/or 
if there are any use requirements, and
    (d) Comply with the requirements of other Federal, State, and local 
laws and regulations.


Sec.  102-40.105  What must we include in the sales terms and 
conditions when selling personal property with special handling 
requirements?

    In addition to the recommended sales terms and conditions contained 
in part 102-38 of this subchapter B, when selling personal property 
with special handling requirements you must include the following in 
the sales terms and conditions:
    (a) A full description of the actual or potential hazard(s) 
associated with handling, storage, or use of the item, as well as any 
use restrictions or limitations.
    (b) A MSDS, when available.
    (c) A certification, executed by a duly authorized agency official, 
that the item is appropriately labeled and packaged in accordance with 
applicable regulatory and statutory requirements.

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    (d) Any additional requirements the purchaser must comply with 
prior to removal, e.g., demilitarization on-site.
    (e) The necessary steps the purchaser must take in the handling and 
transportation of the property when the property is sold.
    (f) A statement that it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply 
with all applicable Federal, State, local, and export laws and 
regulations to ensure the proper registration, licensing, possession, 
transportation, and subsequent use, resale or disposal of the property. 
You must use the following certification (or an equivalent 
certification) when offering for sale an item requiring special 
handling. Failure to sign the certification may result in the bid being 
rejected as nonresponsive:

    The undersigned bidder hereby certifies that if awarded a 
contract under this invitation for bids, the bidder will comply with 
all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, and 
regulations with respect to the care, handling, storage, shipment, 
resale, export, or other use of the material hereby purchased. The 
bidder will hold the United States harmless from and indemnify the 
United States against any or all debts, liabilities, judgments, 
costs, demands, suits, actions, or other claims of any nature 
arising from or incident to the handling, use, storage, shipment, 
resale, export, or other disposition of the items purchased.
    ----------------------------
    Name of bidder (print or type)
    ----------------------------
    Signature of bidder


Sec.  102-40.110  Are certifications required from the purchaser when 
selling personal property with special handling requirements?

    Yes, in addition to receiving a certification that the purchaser 
will comply with all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations 
with respect to the care, handling, storage, shipment, and disposal of 
personal property with special handling requirements, you must obtain 
from the purchaser a certification that the purchaser will comply with 
any additional requirements associated with the property, such as 
demilitarization, export controls on Commerce-controlled list items, or 
mutilation requirements for flight safety critical aircraft parts.


Sec.  102-40.115  What precautions must we take during the sales 
process for personal property requiring special handling?

    It is your responsibility to prepare items with special handling 
requirements for sale, provide all necessary information to ensure that 
prospective bidders are informed of hazards, and identify precautions 
that bidders should take to protect themselves while inspecting, 
packing or moving items with special handling requirements. You must 
make any safety gear or equipment needed during the sales process 
available to prospective bidders and others involved in the inspection, 
packing, or moving of these items.


Sec.  102-40.120  May we dispose of personal property requiring special 
handling by abandonment or destruction?

    Yes, you may dispose of personal property requiring special 
handling by abandonment or destruction. However, in addition to the 
requirements for the abandonment or destruction of property in 
Sec. Sec.  102-36.305 through 102-36.330 of this subchapter B, you must 
also satisfy applicable Federal, State, and local waste disposal and 
air and water pollution control standards, laws, and regulations. You 
must ensure that such property, including empty hazardous material 
containers, not be abandoned until made safe, demilitarized, reduced to 
scrap, or otherwise made innocuous. National security classified items 
must be declassified or destroyed in accordance with holding agency 
regulations.

Subpart E--Personal Property With Special Handling Requirements


Sec.  102-40.125  What categories of personal property require special 
handling?

    Many categories of personal property have special handling 
requirements in compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local 
regulations and ordinances for their handling, transportation, storage, 
disposal and use. See Appendix A to this part for a listing of Federal 
Supply Classifications (FSCs) containing predominately hazardous items 
and Appendix B to this part for a listing of FSCs containing a 
significant number of hazardous items. See Sec. Sec.  102-40.130 
through 102-40.225 for special handling instructions for some 
categories of property that Federal property managers are likely to 
have responsibility for.


Sec.  102-40.130   How do we manage acid-contaminated and explosive-
contaminated property?

    Acid-contaminated or explosive-contaminated property is considered 
extremely hazardous property and is not reported to GSA for subsequent 
transfer or donation. You may dispose of such property by sale, in 
accordance with subpart B of this part and with the condition that the 
purchaser sufficiently decontaminates the property to the degree that 
it is no longer extremely hazardous. When selling acid or explosive 
contaminated property, the sales terms and sales documentation must 
both include the following certification, or an equivalent 
certification, which must be signed by the successful bidder.

    It is hereby certified that the undersigned purchaser will 
comply with all the applicable Federal, State, and local laws, 
ordinances and regulations with respect to the care, handling, 
storage, and shipment, resale, export, and other use of the 
materials, hereby purchased, and that he/she is a user of, or dealer 
in, said materials. This certification is made in accordance with 
and subject to the penalties of title 18, Section 1001, the United 
States Code, Crime and Criminal Procedures.
    ----------------------------
    Name of purchaser (print or type)
    ----------------------------
    Signature of purchaser


Sec.  102-40.135  How do we handle all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)?

    Three-wheeled and four-wheeled all terrain vehicles (ATVs) can be 
exchanged with a dealer under the provisions of part 102-39 of this 
subchapter B. ATVs may be offered for sale as either salvage or scrap 
only after they have been mutilated in a manner to prevent operational 
use.


Sec.  102-40.140  How do we handle ammunition?

    (a) Report usable ammunition to GSA for possible transfer to a 
Federal agency. You must not donate surplus ammunition, but you may 
donate surplus ammunition components. You may sell ammunition and 
ammunition components only to companies licensed to perform 
manufacturing/demanufacturing/remanufacturing processes under the 
provisions of 18 U.S.C. 923 or other Federal law or regulation. You 
must follow any demilitarization requirements. When selling ammunition 
components, the sales terms and sales documentation must both include 
the following certification, or an equivalent certification, which must 
be signed by the successful bidder:

    Item No. ------------ contains ammunition components offered for 
sale in this invitation. The undersigned certifies that he/she will 
comply with all applicable local, State, and Federal laws and 
regulations concerning ammunition components. If the item being sold 
is scrap ammunition components, the undersigned certifies that these 
scrap ammunition components will not be used for the original 
manufactured purpose.
    ----------------------------
    Name of bidder (print or type)
    ----------------------------
    Signature of bidder

    (b) Expended ammunition cartridge cases may be transferred or 
donated when the recipient certifies that the

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spent brass will be reloaded and used only for law enforcement 
purposes.
    (c) The transportation of primers or propellant powder is governed 
by 49 CFR parts 171 through 180.


Sec.  102-40.145  How do we handle animals and plants?

    When possible, you should report live animals and plants to GSA for 
transfer, donation, or sale. They are, however, considered perishables 
and could be immediately disposed of by abandonment/destruction 
procedures in accordance with abandonment/destruction authority in 41 
CFR part 102-36 of this subchapter B. Unfit horses and mules may be 
destroyed or put out to pasture in accordance with 40 U.S.C. 1308. 
Under 40 U.S.C. 555, you may donate canines formerly used in the 
performance of law enforcement duties to an individual experienced in 
handling canines in the performance of those duties.


Sec.  102-40.150  How do we handle asbestos?

    (a) Items with asbestos content must be handled in accordance with 
the EPA regulations found at 40 CFR part 61 subpart M.
    (b) Report to GSA excess personal property containing nonfriable 
asbestos, as defined in 40 CFR 61.141, for subsequent transfer, 
donation or sale in accordance with part 102-36 of this subchapter B. 
Nonfriable asbestos materials cannot (1) when dry; be crumbled, 
pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure, or (2) contain 
asbestos which is bonded or otherwise rendered unavailable for release 
into the atmosphere through normal usage. All documentation on excess 
personal property containing nonfriable asbestos, such as reporting, 
transfer, and sales documents, must include a warning statement that 
the item may contain asbestos and must not be cut, crushed, sanded, 
disassembled, or otherwise altered. The property must also be labeled 
or marked with such warning statements.
    (c) You must use a warning such as the following on the 
documentation reporting the excess or transferring an item containing 
asbestos:

WARNING

    This property contains asbestos. Inhaling asbestos fibers may 
cause cancer. Do not release fibers by cutting, crushing, sanding, 
disassembling, or otherwise altering this property. End users and 
new owners, if transferred, should be warned. OSHA standards for 
personnel protection are codified at 29 CFR 1910.1001. EPA disposal 
standards are codified at 40 CFR part 61. State and local 
authorities may have additional restrictions on the disposal of 
items containing asbestos.

    (d) Property containing asbestos should be labeled with a warning 
such as the following:

WARNING

    This property contains asbestos. Inhaling asbestos fibers may 
cause cancer. Do not release fibers by cutting, crushing, sanding, 
disa- ssembling, or otherwise altering this property.

    (e) Nonfriable asbestos that is not transferred, donated, or sold 
may be abandoned as provided in Sec. Sec.  102-36.305 through 102-
36.330 of this subchapter B. If destroyed by burial, items containing 
friable or nonfriable asbestos must be disposed of by burial at a site 
that meets the requirements of 40 CFR 61.154.


Sec.  102-40.155  How do we handle controlled substances?

    (a) You are not required to report excess controlled substances to 
GSA, but you should make reasonable efforts to transfer them to Federal 
agencies in accordance with Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) 
regulations (21 CFR 1307.22). The recipient agency must certify that it 
is authorized to procure the particular controlled substance and 
provide the registration number on the Certificate of Registration, 
issued by DEA.
    (b) You must not donate controlled substances.
    (c) In accordance with sales procedures specified in part 102-38 of 
this subchapter B, and under the conditions specified in this 
subsection (c), you may sell controlled substances by sealed bid only 
to bidders who have registered with DEA to manufacture, distribute, or 
dispense the particular controlled substance. As a condition of sale 
the bidder must submit verification of DEA registration. Prior to 
finalizing the sale, you must obtain confirmation from DEA of the 
bidder's status as a registered manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser 
of controlled substances.
    (1) The following statement, or an equivalent statement, must be 
included in the sales terms and conditions when selling controlled 
substances:

    The bidder shall complete, sign, and return with his/her bid the 
certificate as contained in this invitation. No award will be made 
or sale consummated until after this agency has obtained from the 
Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice, verification 
that the bidder is registered to manufacture, distribute, or 
dispense those controlled substances which are the subject of the 
award.

    (2) The following certification, or an equivalent certification, 
must be made a part of the Invitation for Bid to be completed and 
signed by the bidder and returned with the bid. Failure to sign the 
certification may result in the bid being rejected as nonresponsive:

    The undersigned bidder certifies that he/she is Registered with 
the Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice, as a 
manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser of the controlled substances 
for which a bid is submitted and the registration number is: ------
----------.
    ----------------------------
    Name of bidder (print or type)
    ----------------------------
    Signature of bidder
    ----------------------------
    Address of bidder (print or type)
    ----------------------------
    City, State, Zip code

    (d) You must not abandon controlled substances. You must destroy 
controlled substances in such a manner as to ensure total destruction 
to preclude any further use, and ensure such destruction is in 
compliance with DEA regulations, 21 CFR 1307.21, or other procedures 
approved by DEA, and coordinate with local air and water pollution 
control authorities when required. Destruction must be witnessed and 
certified by two employees of your agency.
    The following certification, or an equivalent certification, must 
be used to document the destruction of controlled substances;
    We, the undersigned, have witnessed the destruction of the 
(controlled substance(s)) described herein and in the manner and on 
the date stated herein:
    -------------- --------------
    Witness Date
    -------------- --------------
    Witness Date

Sec.  102-40.160  How do we handle drugs, biologicals, and reagents 
other than controlled substances?

    (a) Drugs, biologicals, and reagents other than controlled 
substances may be transferred to another Federal agency for official 
purposes under procedures specified in part 102-36 and this subchapter 
B. For donation of drugs, biologicals, or reagents other than 
controlled substances, follow the procedures in part 102-37 of this 
subchapter B.
    (b) Drugs, biologicals, and reagents other than controlled 
substances must be clearly identified when they are unfit for human 
use. As a general rule, you must destroy drugs, biologicals, and 
reagents unfit for human use, with destruction witnessed and certified 
by two representatives of your agency, and coordinated with local air 
and water pollution control authorities, when required. However, you 
may report such property to GSA for subsequent transfer or donation for 
the purpose of animal experimental use when the property is unfit due 
to expired shelf life. The following certification, or an equivalent

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certification, must be used to document the destruction of drugs, 
biologicals, and reagents;

    We, the undersigned, have witnessed the destruction of the 
(drugs, biologicals, and reagents) described in the foregoing 
certification in the manner and on the date stated herein:
    -------------- --------------
    Witness Date
    -------------- --------------
    Witness Date

    (c) The sale of any unexpired drugs, biologicals, or reagents must 
be in accordance with rules published by the Food and Drug 
Administration (www.fda.gov). You may sell drugs, biologicals, and 
reagents other than controlled substances only to those entities 
legally qualified to engage in the sale, manufacture, or distribution 
of such items and a certification or evidence of licensing must 
accompany the bids. An entity is legally qualified when a Federal 
agency (e.g., the Department of Health and Human Services, the Drug 
Enforcement Administration, or the Department of Agriculture) or State 
agency having legal or regulatory oversight over that commodity has 
approved the entity to engage in the designated activity.
    (1) When selling drugs, biologicals, and reagents other than 
controlled substances, the following condition of sale (or an 
equivalent condition of sale) must be used:

    The bidder shall complete, sign, and return with his/her bid the 
certification as contained in this invitation. No award will be made 
or sale consummated until after this agency has determined that the 
bidder is legally licensed to engage in the manufacture, sale, or 
distribution of drugs.

    (2) The following certification, or an equivalent certification, 
must be made a part of the invitation for bids (and contract), to be 
completed and signed by the bidder, and returned with the bid with a 
copy of his/her license. Failure to sign the certification may result 
in the bid being rejected as nonresponsive.

    The undersigned bidder certifies that he/she is legally licensed 
to engage in the manufacture, sale, or distribution of drugs, and 
proof of his/her license to deal in such materials is furnished with 
this bid.
    ----------------------------
    Name of bidder (print or type)
    ----------------------------
    Signature of bidder
    ----------------------------
    Address of bidder (print or type)
    ----------------------------
    City, State, Zip code

    (d) Drugs, biologicals, and reagents that are controlled substances 
are subject to the same provisions as controlled substances in lieu of 
the provisions in this section.


Sec.  102-40.165  How do we handle electronic products?

    (a) In accordance with the procedures in this section, excess 
electronic items for which radiation safety performance standards are 
prescribed by FDA under 21 CFR part 1010 must be reported to GSA for 
transfer to Federal agencies in accordance with part 102-36 of this 
subchapter B and may be donated or sold in accordance with parts 102-37 
and 102-38 of this subchapter B, respectively. (See 21 CFR 1000.15 for 
items of electronic items that are required to follow radiation safety 
performance standards.) For items not meeting safety performance 
standards, excess reports must include a statement that the items are 
not in compliance with applicable radiation safety performance 
standards. Sales documents must also clearly warn purchasers that the 
items may not be in compliance with FDA radiation safety performance 
standards prescribed under 21 CFR part 1010 and that the purchaser 
assumes all risks associated with the use or resale of the items. The 
following type of warning may be placed on the sales documentation:

WARNING

    Purchasers are warned that the item purchased herewith may not 
be in compliance with Food and Drug Administration radiation safety 
performance standards prescribed under 21 CFR part 1010, and use may 
constitute a potential for personal injury unless modified. The 
purchaser agrees that the United States shall not be liable for 
personal injuries to, disabilities of, or death of the purchaser, 
the purchaser's employees, or to any other persons arising from or 
incident to the purchase of this item, its use, or disposition. The 
purchaser shall hold the United States harmless from and shall 
indemnify the United States against any or all debts, liabilities, 
judgments, costs, demands, suits, actions, or claims of any nature 
arising from or incident to purchase or resale of this item. The 
purchaser agrees to notify any subsequent purchaser of this property 
of the potential for personal injury in using this item without a 
radiation survey to determine the acceptability for use and/or 
modification to bring it into compliance with the radiation safety 
performance standard prescribed for the item under 21 CFR part 1010.

    (b) In accordance with 21 CFR 1002.40 and 1002.41 (Dealer and 
Distributor Records), when you sell electronic products for which there 
are performance standards (listed in 21 CFR part 1010) you must obtain 
from the purchaser and forward to the appropriate manufacturer (unless 
authorized by 21 CFR 1002.4 to have the dealer or distributor hold and 
preserve) the following information:
    (1) Name and address.
    (2) Product name, to include brand name, model number, serial or 
other identification number.
    (3) Date of sale, award, or lease.
    (c) You must dispose of electronic equipment in accordance with all 
Federal and State laws, including the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 
U.S.C. 6901, et seq.) and Executive Order 13101. You should also be 
aware of the prohibitions and liabilities contained in 42 U.S.C. 9607.


Sec.  102-40.170  How do we handle firearms?

    (a) You must submit reports and transfer documents on excess 
firearms to GSA (7FP-8), Denver, CO 80225-0506. GSA will approve 
transfers of firearms only to those Federal agencies authorized to 
acquire firearms for official use, and may require additional written 
justification from the requesting agency.
    (b) GSA may donate only surplus hand guns, rifles, shotguns, and 
individual light automatic weapons previously used by the Federal 
Government, with less than .50 caliber in Federal Supply Classification 
(FSC) 1005, and rifle and shoulder fired grenade launchers in FSC 1010, 
with a disposal condition code of 4 or better (see condition codes in 
Sec.  102-36.240 of this subchapter B). Only eligible law enforcement 
entities whose primary function is the enforcement of applicable 
Federal, State, and/or local laws, and whose compensated law 
enforcement officers have powers to apprehend and arrest, may obtain 
these donated firearms for law enforcement purposes.
    (c) For purposes of donation under subsection (b) above, each 
Standard Form (SF) 123 must be accompanied by a conditional transfer 
document, signed by both the intended donee and the State Agency for 
Surplus Property (SASP), that includes the special terms, conditions, 
and restrictions prescribed by GSA, and any other required forms or 
information. Restrictions on donated firearms are perpetual and may not 
be amended by the SASP without prior written approval from GSA. You 
must release or ship donated firearms directly to the designated donee.
    (d) When authorized by circumstances described in paragraphs (e), 
(f), (g), or (i) of this section, the destruction of firearms must be 
performed by an activity authorized by your agency head or designee. 
The destruction must be witnessed by two additional agency employees 
authorized by the agency head or designee.
    (e) When the approved donee no longer needs the donated firearms, 
the donee must notify the SASP. The SASP

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may, with GSA approval, reassign firearms to another donee within the 
State or to a donee in another state through the appropriate SASP. In 
such a case, transfer of the firearms must be between eligible donees 
only. No SASP is eligible to take custody of the firearm. Otherwise, 
the donee and a representative from the SASP, or designee, must witness 
destruction of the firearms and complete and sign a certificate of 
destruction, which will be maintained by the SASP.
    (f) You must not abandon firearms. You must destroy unneeded 
firearms by crushing, cutting, breaking, or deforming each firearm in a 
manner to ensure that each firearm is rendered completely inoperative. 
Destruction of firearms must be performed as stated in paragraph (d).
    (g) You must not dispose of firearms under an exchange/sale 
transaction or by sale. Surplus firearms may be sold only for scrap 
after total destruction as described in (f) above to ensure that the 
firearms are rendered completely inoperative and to preclude their 
being made operative. Such sale shall be conducted under part 102-38 of 
this subchapter B.
    (h) Firearms received as foreign gifts may be offered for transfer 
to Federal agencies or sold to the gift recipient in accordance with 
part 102-42 of this subchapter B.
    (i) Firearms that are forfeited, voluntarily abandoned, or 
unclaimed as described in 40 U.S.C. 1306 and 40 USC 552, must be 
reported to GSA for disposal in accordance with Sec.  102-41.195 of 
this subchapter B. The GSA will direct the disposition of these 
firearms under this section.


Sec.  102-40.175  How do we handle hazardous materials?

    (a) You may use any of the following methods for the identification 
of hazardous materials:
    (1) As part of the process under current acquisition standards, 
manufacturers must provide MSDSs to document potential hazards. MSDSs 
are also prescribed by OSHA under 29 CFR part 1910 and Executive Order 
12196 paragraph 1-602(c), Occupational Safety and Health Programs for 
Federal Employees (February 26, 1980).
    (2) An automated database maintained by GSA Federal Supply Service 
contains MSDS for all GSA-procured hazardous materials. To request an 
MSDS, you may send an e-mail to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#92dfc1d6c1d2f5e1f3bcf5fde4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="eaa7b9aeb9aa8d998bc48d859c">[email protected]</span></a>, or call, Toll Free: 866-
588-7659, DSN: 465-5097, or Commercial: 816-926-5097.
    (3) A collection of MSDS information in DOD's Hazardous Materials 
Information System (HMIS) provides transportation and disposal 
information.
    (4) Appendix A to this part contains a list of the Federal Supply 
Classification (FSC) classes of property that are composed 
predominantly of hazardous items.
    (5) When information is not available under paragraphs (a)(1), 
(a)(2), (a)(3), or (a)(4) of this section, contact the manufacturer, 
the procuring agency, or your technical staff for assistance in 
obtaining the MSDS information.
    (b) You must verify items with an expired shelf life or reclassify 
them as hazardous wastes when required by Federal, State, or local 
environmental laws or regulations.
    (c) For transportation of hazardous materials, see 49 CFR parts 171 
through 180.
    (d) For disposal of hazardous materials, see Sec. Sec.  102-40.50 
through 102-40.120.
    (e) Unless authorized by GSA, extremely hazardous property may not 
be sold unless it is rendered innocuous, mutilated, or otherwise made 
safe. You should, however, render such property innocuous in a manner 
so as to preserve the maximum utility or commercial value of the 
property when possible.


Sec.  102-40.180  How do we handle lead-containing paints and items 
bearing lead-containing paint?

    (a) You may transfer, donate, or sell such items in compliance with 
requirements found in the Consumer Product Safety Commission 
regulations set forth in 16 CFR part 1303. You must not abandon banned 
items or their containers. You must destroy them. Any removal 
(stripping) of lead paint incident to disposal must be accomplished in 
conformance with Federal regulations and industry guidelines such as 
those promulgated by the EPA (http://www.epa.gov) or OSHA (http://www.osha.gov).
    (b) If disposal of the items described in paragraph (a) is 
allowable, the following must be placed on the items:
    (1) The following warning:

WARNING

    Contains Lead. Dried Film of This Paint May be Harmful If Eaten 
or Chewed.

    (2) The following additional statement or its practical equivalent 
on their labels:

    *COM048*Do not apply on toys and other children's articles, 
furniture, or interior surfaces of any dwelling or facility which 
may be occupied or used by children. Do not apply on exterior 
surfaces of dwelling units, such as window sills, porches, stairs, 
or railings, to which children may be commonly exposed.

    Keep Out of Reach of Children

    (c) Donation documentation (including the Standard Form 123) must 
contain the following certification, or an equivalent certification:

    The property requested herein shall be used only as specified in 
16 CFR 1303.3 and in no case shall be in contact with children. I, 
the undersigned, agree the United States shall not be liable for 
personal injuries to, disabilities of, or death of the donee's 
employees, or any other person arising from or incident to the 
donation of this property, its use, or its final disposition; and to 
hold the United States harmless from and shall indemnify the United 
States against any or all debts, liabilities, judgments, costs, 
demands, suits, actions or claims of any nature arising from or 
incident to the donation of this property, its use, or its final 
disposition.
    ----------------------------
    Name of donee (print or type)
    ----------------------------
    Signature of donee

    (d) When selling lead-containing paint or items bearing lead-
containing paint, the sales terms and sales documentation must include 
this certification, or an equivalent certification. Failure to sign the 
certification where it appears as a sales term may result in the bid 
being rejected as nonresponsive:

    I, the undersigned,certify that I have read and fully comprehend 
the aforementioned terms and conditions of this sale. I shall comply 
with the applicable Consumer Product Safety Commission regulations 
set forth in 16 CFR part 1303 if I am the successful bidder. I 
further agree the United States shall not be liable for personal 
injuries to, disabilities of, or death of any persons arising from 
or incident to the sale of this property, its uses, or its final 
disposition; and to hold the United States harmless from and shall 
indemnify the United States against any or all debts, liabilities, 
judgments, costs, demands, suits, actions, or claims of any nature 
arising from or incident to the sale of this property, its use, or 
its final disposition.
    ----------------------------
    Name of bidder (print or type)
    ----------------------------
    Signature of bidder


Sec.  102-40.185  How do we handle medical devices?

    (a) Medical devices are subject to the laws and regulations 
administered by FDA. Provisions of the governing statute, the Federal 
Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, appear in 21 U.S.C. 301-399. In summary, 
the Act prohibits the movement in interstate commerce of medical 
devices that are adulterated or misbranded (21 U.S.C. 351-352). The Act 
authorizes FDA to initiate criminal enforcement proceedings against 
companies and/or individuals responsible for violations of its 
provisions, and to initiate civil proceedings to seize or enjoin the 
distribution of such items.

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    (b) Prescription devices are subject to additional Federal, State, 
local, and other applicable laws. Federal law requires that 
prescription devices be in the possession of either: persons lawfully 
engaged in the manufacture, transportation, storage, or wholesale or 
retail distribution of such device; or, practitioners licensed by their 
States. Federal law also requires that prescription devices be sold 
only to, or on the prescription or order of, a licensed practitioner 
for use in the course of his or her professional practice, and that the 
devices are labeled in a specific manner.
    (c) Non-Federal recipients must certify in writing that such 
property will be used, resold or transported in conformance with FDA 
regulations. Any proposed destruction of medical equipment must be 
coordinated with local health and sanitation officials.


Sec.  102-40.190  How do we handle Munitions List Items (MLIs)?

    (a) Munitions List Items (MLIs) are listed in 22 CFR part 121. A 
system of demilitarization codes identifies the extent of alteration or 
destruction necessary when transferring or selling MLIs. The 
appropriate code is normally assigned to items when they enter the DOD 
supply system. These items may require demilitarization when issued to 
any non-DOD entity, and will require Department of State approval and 
appropriate licensing when exported from the U.S. Refer to DOD 4160.21-
M-1 (Change No. 1) for a complete description of the program and the 
requirements to be followed. The manual is available from the Defense 
Logistics Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060; or 
electronically at http://www.dla.mil/dlaps/dod/416021m/guide.asp.
    (b) When disposing of MLIs, you must perpetuate these 
demilitarization codes; alert those to whom you are transferring or 
selling property that the item may require demilitarization; and 
perform any required demilitarization, or provide any documentation or 
certifications in accordance with the DOD demilitarization manual, DOD 
4160.21-M-1 (Change No. 1).


Sec.  102-40.195  How do we handle Commerce Control List Items (CCLIs)?

    (a) Commerce Control List Items (CCLIs) are subject to the controls 
of 15 CFR parts 738 and 774. Export licenses are required for transfer 
of items to the countries listed in 15 CFR part 738, Supp. No. 1. CCLIs 
may also be identified by the demilitarization code assigned to the 
item in the DOD supply system.
    (b) When disposing of CCLIs, you must notify the recipient that the 
item, may be subject to Department of Commerce export licensing 
requirements when transported out of the U.S., for reasons of national 
security, crime control, technology transfer and scarcity of materials. 
Furthermore:
    (1) The recipient must be notified that this notification must pass 
to all subsequent recipients of the item.
    (2) When being sold, completed end-use certificates are required of 
all offerors or bidders. An end-use certificate is a statement signed 
by a prospective recipient indicating the intended designation and 
disposition of CCLIs to be acquired, and acknowledging U.S. export 
licensing requirements.
    (3) All disposal activity must conform to the requirements of 15 
CFR parts 730 through 774.


Sec.  102-40.200  How do we handle national stockpile material?

    In accordance with 40 U.S.C. 113(e)(6), materials acquired for the 
national stockpile, the supplemental stockpile, or materials or 
equipment acquired under section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 
1950, as amended (50 U.S.C. App. 2093), are not covered by the Federal 
Management Regulation. The policy covering the disposal of these assets 
is found at 50 U.S.C. 98d and 98e.


Sec.  102-40.205  How do we handle Nuclear Regulatory Commission-
controlled materials?

    The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has exclusive control over 
licensing, use, transfer, and disposition of NRC-controlled materials 
(see Chapter 1 of 10 CFR). Direct all inquiries to the U.S. Nuclear 
Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555.


Sec.  102-40.210  How do we handle ozone depleting substances?

    The Clean Air Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. Subchapter VI) requires 
certain substances which have destructive effects on the ozone layer 
not be vented to the environment and be phased out from production and 
use over an extended period of time. An overview of laws and 
regulations covering the use and disposal of ozone depleting substances 
can be found at the EPA website: www.epa.gov/ozone.


Sec.  102-40.215  How do we handle polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)?

    (a) In accordance with EPA regulations (40 CFR 761.1 and 
761.3),property defined by EPA as excluded polychlorinated biphenyl 
(PCB) products may be transferred, donated, or sold in accordance with 
parts 102-36, 102-37, or 102-38 of this subchapter B. For additional 
guidance on PCB classifications and other Federal restrictions, 
contact: Director, National Program Chemicals Division (NPCD), (7404), 
Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, 
NW., Washington, DC or visit the EPA's website at: http://www.epa.gov/epahome/lawregs.htm. You should also contact State regulatory agencies 
since some States regulate at a stricter level than the Federal 
Government.
    (b) Property defined by the EPA in 40 CFR 761.3 as either a PCB 
item or PCB must be labeled or marked with a warning statement that the 
item contains PCB and must be handled and disposed of in accordance 
with EPA regulations (40 CFR part 761), Department of Transportation 
(DOT) regulations (49 CFR parts 171 through 180), and applicable State 
laws.
    (1) PCB items and PCBs may be transferred or donated, provided:
    (i) The items are intact, non-leaking, and totally enclosed.
    (ii) The recipient provides to you the specific authorization 
covering the use of this item from 40 CFR part 761
    (iii) The recipient certifies to you that the item will be handled 
and disposed of in accordance with EPA regulation 40 CFR part 761, DOT 
regulation 49 CFR parts 171 through 180, and applicable Federal and 
State laws.
    (2) PCB and PCB items not transferred or donated must be disposed 
of under EPA regulations. You must not sell any PCB or PCB item unless 
40 CFR part 761 authorizes the sale and continued use of the specific 
item.
    (c) You must not transfer, donate, or sell items with an unknown 
level of concentrations of PCBs.
    (d) Property containing PCBs and PCB items should be labeled with a 
warning such as the following:

    Caution-- This item contains PCBs (poly- chlorinated biphenyls), 
a toxic environmental contaminant requiring special handling and 
disposal in accordance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 
regulation (40 CFR part 761), applicable State laws, and 41 CFR 102-
40.215. For proper disposal information, contact the nearest EPA 
office. For transportation requirements, see 49 CFR parts 171 
through 180.

    (e) The State Agencies for Surplus Property must have the following 
certification, or an equivalent certification, on all transfer 
paperwork where PCBs are involved.

WARNING AND CERTIFICATION

    The undersigned donee is aware that the item(s) listed as 
containing polycholorinated biphenyls (PCBs), a toxic environmental 
contaminant, require(s) special handling and

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disposal in accordance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 
regulation (40 CFR part 761) and U.S. Department of Transportation 
regulations codified in 49 CFR parts 171 through 180. The donee 
certifies that this item (or these items) will be handled and 
disposed of in accordance with applicable Federal statutes and 
regulations and applicable State laws.
    ----------------------------
    Name of donee (print or type)
    ----------------------------
    Signature of donee


Sec.  102-40.220  How do we handle precious metals?

    (a) You must identify activities in your organization that generate 
precious metals; recover precious metals created from work processes, 
such as photographic film developing, and identify equipment or 
materials containing recoverable precious metals; and adequately 
control precious metals in your custody. You may contact the Defense 
Logistics Service Center if you wish to participate in the DOD precious 
metals recovery program. You may acquire recovered fine precious metals 
as Government Furnished Material or for other authorized uses by 
submitting a request to the Commander, Defense Industrial Supply Center 
(DISC), Attention: DISC-OIBA/YC, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, 
Pennsylvania 19111-5096.
    (b) Gold will be sold in accordance with this subpart and part 102-
38 of the Federal Management Regulation.
    (c) Sales of gold will be processed as follows:
    (1) Use the sealed bid method of sale;
    (2) Require a 20 percent bid deposit;
    (3) Certify all forms of bid deposit and payments; and
    (4) Include in the invitation for bids only gold and such other 
precious and semiprecious materials as may be available for sale at 
that time.


Sec.  102-40.225  How do we handle vehicles not suitable for highway 
use?

    Some Government-owned vehicles might receive such extensive damage 
as a result of an accident, event, or other activity that makes them no 
longer suitable for donation or sale for highway use. Such vehicles may 
only be donated or sold for salvage or scrap. Prior to disposal of 
damaged vehicles, you must evaluate known damage to determine their 
suitability for continued highway use. When a determination is made 
that a vehicle is unfit for continued highway use, you must include 
such information in the property record and subsequent reports. When 
selling such vehicles, provide an appropriate warning statement in the 
solicitation regarding vehicle condition that the vehicle cannot be 
titled for highway use. Use Standard Form 97A, Certificate to Obtain a 
Non-Repairable or Salvage Certificate when donating or selling vehicles 
not suitable for highway use. See FMR 102-34.315 if the vehicle is not 
designed or not legal for operation on highways.

Appendix A--Federal Supply Classification (FSC) Composed Predominantly 
of Hazardous Items

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             FSC                             Nomenclature
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6810........................  Chemicals
6820........................  Dyes
6830........................  Gases: Compressed & liquefied
6840........................  Pest control agents & disinfectants
6850........................  Misc. chemical specialties
7930........................  Cleaning & polishing compounds &
                               preparations
8010........................  Paints, dopes, varnishes, & related
                               products
8030........................  Preservative & sealing compounds
8040........................  Adhesives
9110........................  Fuels, solid
9130........................  Liquid propellants & fuels, petroleum case
9135........................  Liquid propellant fuels & oxidizers,
                               chemical base
9140........................  Fuel oils
9150........................  Oils & greases: cutting, lubricating, &
                               hydraulic
9160........................  Misc. waxes, oils, & fats
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Appendix B--Federal Supply Classes and Groups Which Contain a 
Significant Number of Hazardous Items

    Note: If an item is determined to be hazardous material as 
defined in Sec.  102-40.30, a Material Safety Data Sheet (or 
equivalent) should accompany the item even though the Federal Supply 
Class or Group is not listed in this table.

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 Federal Supply Class/Group                Title                                Examples of Hazardous materials requiring identification
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1370.......................  Pyrotechnics....................  Warning fuse, fire starter
1375.......................  Demolition materials............  Explosive device
2520.......................  Vehicular power transmission      Items containing asbestos transmission components
                              components.
2530.......................  Vehicular brake, steering, axle,  Items containing asbestos
                              wheel, and track components.
2540.......................  Vehicular furniture and           Items containing asbestos
                              accessories.
2640.......................  Tire rebuilding and tire and      Items containing flammable or toxic compounds
                              tube repair materials.
Group 28...................  Engines, turbines, and            Engine valves containing metallic sodium
                              components.
Group 29...................  Engine accessories..............  Engine valves containing metallic sodium
Group 30...................  Mechanical power transmission     Equipment containing hazardous hydraulic fluid including PCBs
                              equipment.
Group 34...................  Metalworking machinery..........  Equipment containing hazardous hydraulic fluids including PCBs
3433.......................  Gas welding, heat cutting, and    Compressed gases
                              metalizing equipment.
3439.......................  Miscellaneous welding, soldering  Hazardous items such as cleaners, acids, flux and supplies that contain or produce
                              and brazing supplies and          hazardous fumes
                              accessories.
3610.......................  Printing, duplication, and        Flammable or toxic lithographic solutions
                              bookbinding equipment.
3655.......................  Gas generating and dispensing     Items that produce hazardous fumes
                              systems, fixed or mobile.
3680.......................  Foundry machinery, related        Flammable or toxic casting compounds
                              equipment and supplies.
4240.......................  Safety and rescue equipment.....  Items which involve oxygen, or compressed gases, or contain emitting charges
5610.......................  Mineral construction materials,   Hazardous items such as cutback asphalt, deck and floor covering, deck and surface
                              bulk.                             underlay compound, sealing compound, flight deck compound
5660.......................  Wallboard, building paper, and    Asbestos cloth which has loose fibers or particles that may become airborne and materials
                              thermal insulation materials.     containing formaldehyde
5820.......................  Radio and television              Circuit cooler items that contain gases that are regarded as hazardous to the earth's
                              communication equipment, except   ozone layer
                              airborne.
5835.......................  Sound recording and reproducing   Recording tape cleaners that contain hazardous cleaning fluids
                              equipment.
5910.......................  Capacitors......................  Items that contain polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBS) or sulfuric acid
5915.......................  Filters and networks............  Items that contain polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)

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5920.......................  Fuses and lighting arresters....  Items containing radioactive material
5925.......................  Circuit breakers................  Items containing radioactive material
5930.......................  Switches........................  Items containing radioactive material
5935.......................  Connectors, electrical..........  Kits that contain flammable chemicals
5950.......................  Coils and transformers..........  Items containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
5960.......................  Electron tubes and associated     Tubes which contain radioactive isotopes and require warning labels and magnetron tubes
                              hardware.                         which require special precautions when being prepared for air shipment
5965.......................  Headsets, handsets, microphones,  Items containing magnetic material
                              and speakers.
5970.......................  Electrical insulators and         Items containing flammable solvents
                              insulating materials.
5975.......................  Electrical hardware and supplies  Items containing asbestos
5985.......................  Antennas, waveguides, and         Kits that contain flammable chemicals
                              related equipment.
5999.......................  Miscellaneous electrical and      Contact plates that contain beryllium
                              oxide electronic components.
Group 61...................  Electric wire and power and       Power factor capacitors containing PCBs
                              distribution equipment.
6120.......................  Transformers: Distribution and    Transformers containing PCBs
                              power station.
6135.......................  Batteries, primary..............  Lead-acid, lithium and mercury batteries and alkaline (with electrolyte)
6140.......................  Batteries, secondary............  Items that are wet or moist containing corrosive or other hazardous compounds
6145.......................  Wire and cable, electrical......  Insulated wire containing asbestos
6220.......................  Electric vehicular lights and     Items that contain mercury
                              fixtures.
6230.......................  Electric portable and hand        Items that contain wet batteries
                              lighting equipment.
6240.......................  Electric lamps..................  Items that contain mercury
6260.......................  Nonelectrical lighting fixtures.  Items that contain mercury
6350.......................  Miscellaneous signal and          Items that contain wet batteries or radioactive material
                              security detection systems.
6505.......................  Drugs, biologicals and official   Hazardous items as defined in Sec. 102-40.30
                              reagents.
6508.......................  Medicated cosmetics and           Hazardous items as defined in Sec. 102-40.30, subject to DOT Hazardous Materials
                              toiletries.                       Regulations
6510.......................  Surgical dressing materials.....  Items containing flammable solvents
6520.......................  Dental instruments, equipment,    Items containing flammable solvents, mercury, or asbestos
                              and supplies.
6525.......................  X-ray equipment and supplies:     Items containing hazardous chemicals, solvents
                              medical, dental, veterinary.
6625.......................  Electrical and electronic         Items containing radioactive materials
                              properties measuring and
                              testing instruments.
6640.......................  Laboratory equipment and          Items containing flammable compounds, mercury, or asbestos
                              supplies.
6685.......................  Pressure, temperature, and        Items containing mercury or compressed gases
                              humidity and measuring and
                              controlling instruments.
6740.......................  Photographic....................  Items containing radioactive compounds
6750.......................  Photographic supplies...........  Items containing hazardous chemicals, solvents, thinners, and cements
6780.......................  Photographic sets, kits and       Items containing hazardous chemicals, solvents, thinners, and cements
                              outfits.
7360.......................  Sets, kits, and outfits; food     Items containing compressed gasses such as fire extinguishers
                              preparation and serving.
7510.......................  Office supplies.................  Hazardous items, such as thinners, cleaning fluids, flammable inks, and varnishes
8405.......................  Outerwear, men's................  Maintenance kits containing flammable solvents
8410.......................  Outerwear, women's..............  Maintenance kits containing flammable solvents
8415.......................  Clothing, special purpose.......  Maintenance kits containing flammable solvents
8465.......................  Individual equipment............  Maintenance kits containing flammable solvents
8510.......................  Perfumes, toilet preparations,    Shipping containers, and pressurized containers with flammable or nonflammable
                              and powders.                      propellants
8520.......................  Toilet soap, shaving              Shipping containers, and pressurized containers with flammable or nonflammable
                              preparations, and dentifrices.    propellants
8720.......................  Fertilizers.....................  Items containing weed and pest control or other harmful ingredients or because of their
                                                                composition, are hazardous
9390.......................  Miscellaneous fabricated          Items containing flammable solvents or asbestos
                              nonmetallic materials.
9920.......................  Smokers' articles and matches...  Lighter fuel and matches only
9930.......................  Memorials; cemeteries and         Items containing formaldehyde or its solutions
                              mortuary equipment and supplies.
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[FR Doc. E7-8670 Filed 5-4-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6820-14-S


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