§ 101-42.202 Identification of hazardous materials.

(a) Current acquisition standards (Fed. Std. No. 313 and Fed. Std. No. 123) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation require that manufacturers identify and document potential hazards on material safety data sheets (MSDSs) as part of the acquisition process. Acquisition of MSDSS is also prescribed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations found in 29 CFR part 1910 and paragraph 1-602(c) of Executive Order 12196, Occupational Safety and Health Programs for Federal Employees, dated February 26, 1980. GSA's Federal Supply Service (4FQ) maintains an automated data base, accessible via modem and computer terminal, that contains MSDSS for all GSA-procured hazardous materials. In addition to display of the MSDS on the terminal screen, the system allows for the addition of the MSDS to the user's local data base and the transmission of the MSDS via facsimile to the user's site. Detailed instructions on how to access this system may be obtained by sending a selfaddressed envelope to General Services Administration, Federal Supply Serv

ice, Attn: MSDS Coordinator, 401 W. Peachtree St., NE, suite 3021, Atlanta, Georgia 30365.

(b) The Hazardous Materials Information System (HMIS) is a collection of MSDS information, transportation information, and disposal information that was established by the Department of Defense to assist personnel who handle, store, ship, use or dispose of hazardous materials. Each record in the data base is defined by a stock number (either national stock number or local numbers), the manufacturer's contractor and Government entity (CAGE) code, and a part number indicator which is linked to the manufacturer's part number or trade name. The data base (DoD 6050.5L) is available on microfiche and compact disc-read only memory (CD-ROM) through the Naval Computer and Telecommunication Area Master Station, Atlantic (NCTAMS LANT), Attn.: Code 911.3, Norfolk, VA 23511-5355.

(c) For items not listed or adequately described in the HMIS or on a MSDS, contact the procuring agency, the manufacturer, or your technical staff for information as to the potential hazards of the item.

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(d) Some hazardous items were acquired by Federal agencies prior to implementation of the standards requiring identification of potential hazards. Identification and documentation the hazardous nature of such items is the responsibility of the owning or holding agency. Hazardous materials are found in most Federal supply classification (FSC) classes. Section 10142.1101 contains a table of FSC classes composed predominantly of hazardous items and a table of FSC groups and classes which contain a significant number of hazardous items. These tables are designed to assist Federal agencies in reviewing personal property inventories to identify hazardous materials.

(e) When an item has been determined hazardous, the owning Federal agency shall document the accountable inventory record accordingly. If the item has not been appropriately labeled by the manufacturer or distributor, the owning agency shall appropriately label, mark, or tag the item in accordance with OSHA requirements

(29 CFR 1910.1200) regarding the actual or potential hazard associated with the handling, storage, or use of the item to include hazardous chemical(s) contained and the name of the chemical manufacturer, importer, or responsible party as defined at 29 CFR 1910.1200(c). Such information shall be maintained in the item record for use in preparation of reports of excess property, reassignment or transfer documentation, and other documentation requirements that may arise.

§ 101-42.203 Reassignment of hazardous materials.

When hazardous materials are reassigned within an executive agency, information on the actual or potential hazard shall be included in the documentation effecting the reassignment, and the recipient organization shall perpetuate in the inventory or control records visibility of the nature of the actual or potential hazard.

§ 101-42.204 Reporting requirements.

(a) Except as set forth in this 10142.204, excess personal property which has been identified as hazardous shall be reported promptly in accordance with this part and §101-43.4801, with a complete description of the actual or potential hazard associated with the handling, storage, or use of the item.

(b) if the hazardous characteristics of the item are adequately described on a MSDS or HMIS record (or equivalent), the reporting document should so indicate, and a copy of the MSDS or HMIS record shall be included. If no MSDS or HMIS is available, information must be obtained by the reporting activity and furnished with the reporting document. A certification by a duly authorized agency official that the item has been clearly labeled as prescribed in §10142.202(e) should be included in the description of the hazard. The agency official must also certify that the containers and/or packaging meet or exceed Department of Transportation specifications for a hazardous material container (49 CFR parts 178–180).

(c) Hazardous wastes shall not be reported to GSA for disposal, and shall be disposed of by the holding agency or the reporting activity only under the Environmental Protection Agency

(EPA) and State and local regulations. Holding agencies shall contact the manufacturer, the agency's technical staff, or the local State EPA office for assistance in this matter if needed.

§ 101-42.205 Exceptions to reporting.

(a) When the actual or potential hazard is such that an item is determined by the holding agency to be extremely hazardous property, the item shall not be reported on Standard Form (SF) 120, Report of Excess Personal Property, unless so directed by a GSA regional office or GSA Central Office. Other items identified as hazardous shall be reported to GSA on SF 120 unless otherwise excepted by §§ 101-43.304 and 101– 43.305.

(b) When an item determined to be extremely hazardous property becomes excess, the holding agency shall notify the appropriate GSA regional personal property office, identify the item, and describe the actual or potential hazard associated with the handling, storage, or use of the item. On a case-by-case basis, the GSA regional office will determine the utilization, donation, sales, or other disposal requirements, and provide appropriate guidance to the holding agency.

(c) When EPA, under its authorities, transfers accountability for hazardous materials to Federal, State, and local agencies, to research institutions, or to commercial businesses to conduct research or to perform the actual cleanup of a contaminated site, the item is not required to be reported.

§ 101-42.206 Special requirements for utilization of hazardous materials and certain categories of property. Special utilization requirements for certain categories of property are provided in §101-42.1102. Many hazardous materials require special storage and handling. It is the responsibility of the holding agency to properly store hazardous materials and ensure the use of appropriate safeguards such as warning signs, labels, and use of protective clothing and equipment by utilization screeners who are inspecting excess hazardous materials.

§ 101-42.207 Transfer of hazardous materials and certain categories of property.

(a) Excess hazardous materials may be transferred among Federal agencies under §101-43.309-5, except that the Standard Form (SF) 122, Transfer Order Excess Personal Property, or any other transfer order form approved by GSA, shall contain a complete description of the actual or potential hazard associated with the handling, storage, or use of the item. Such description shall consist either of a written narrative, complying with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200, in block 13c or as an addendum, or an MSDS or HMIS data. In the absence of an MSDS, the HMIS data which fulfills the MSDS requirements must be attached if the receiving activity does not have the HMIS readily available. Otherwise, citation to the HMIS shall be provided. A certification by a duly authorized official that the item has been clearly labeled and its packaging meets OSHA and DOT requirements as set forth in §§ 101-42.202(e) and 101-42.204 respectively, shall be included in the description of the hazard. The transferee shall prepare the SF 122, or any other transfer order form approved by GSA, under § 101-43.4901-122.

(b) The transferee agency shall document the inventory or control record of the transferred hazardous item to clearly reflect the actual or potential hazard associated with the handling, storage, or use of the item. If available, an MSDS or a citation or copy of the HMIS data must be filed with the SF 122 or automated requisitions on approved forms. Such visibility shall be maintained in the item record and on the property (labeled) to the extent required by Federal regulations to ensure the continued identification of the item as hazardous material.

§ 101-42.208 Custody of hazardous materials.

Custody of extremely hazardous materials shall be the responsibility of the owning or holding Federal agency. Custody of other hazardous materials may be transferred in whole or in part to another Federal agency with that agency's consent.

§ 101-42.209 Cost of care and handling of hazardous materials and certain categories of property.

The special handling requirements associated with many hazardous materials often increase the cost of core and handling of hazardous materials well above the usual costs incurred while holding excess personal property pending disposition. As provided in §10143.310-1, each holding agency shall be responsible for, and bear the cost of, care and handling of excess property pending disposition, including those special costs associated with hazardous materials. Only the cost of transportation and handling incurred incident to the transfer of hazardous materials are borne by the transferee agency if billed by the holding agency in accordance with § 101-43.309-3.

Subpart

101-42.3-Donation

of Hazardous Materials and Certain Categories of Property

§ 101-42.300 Scope of subpart.

This subpart prescribes the special policies and methods governing the donation of hazardous materials and certain categories of property in addition to the requirements of part 101-44.

§ 101-42.301 General.

Surplus personal property identified as hazardous material not required for transfer as excess personal property to Federal agencies shall normally be made available for donation. However, State agencies shall not acquire hazardous materials without first ensuring that there are eligible known donees for such property. Surplus property identified as hazardous may be donated provided the donee:

(a) Is informed, via MSDS, HMIS data, or written narrative, that the item is hazardous and is furnished special handling and/or other appropriate information; and

(b) Signs the following certification: I (We) 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 Government 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 Government harmless from 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.

§ 101-42.302 Responsibilities for donation of hazardous materials.

(a) Holding agencies. Holding agencies shall be responsible for the identification and reporting of hazardous materials as set forth in §§ 101-42.202 and 101– 42.203. Pending transfer for donation, each holding agency shall be responsible for performing, and shall bear the cost of, care and handling of its hazardous materials.

(b) State agencies. State agencies or the donee when applicable, shall prepare Standard Form (SF) 123, Transfer Order Surplus Personal Property, under § 101-44.4901-123-1. A full description of the actual or potential hazard associated with handling, storage, or use of the item must be made available by providing an MSDS, HMIS data, or a narrative description in block 12c or included as an addendum to the SF 123. Such description shall comply with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200. The State agency and/or donee shall sign the certification in § 101-42.301(b). Any applicable requirements and restrictions shall be forwarded with the SF 123 to the GSA regional office.

(c) General Services Administration. GSA, through its regional offices, shall be responsible for approving the transfer for donation of hazardous materials. Before approving any donation of a hazardous material, the GSA regional office shall make sure all required certifications and agreements accompany the SF 123.

§ 101-42.303 Hazardous materials distributed to donees by State agencies.

Donation of surplus personal property designated as hazardous material shall be accomplished by the use of State agency distribution document as set forth in §101-44.208. In addition to the terms, conditions, and restrictions

in the distribution document, the donee shall certify to the conditions in §101-42.301(b).

§ 101-42.304 Special requirements for donation of certain hazardous materials.

Special donation requirements for specific hazardous materials are provided in §101-42.1102. Many hazardous materials require special storage and handling. It is the responsibility of the Federal holding agency or State agency to properly store hazardous materials, ensure the use of appropriate safeguards, and provide instructions for personal protection to donation screeners who are inspecting surplus hazardous materials. It is the responsibility of the State agency and/or donee to comply with DOT regulations (49 CFR part 171 et seq.) when transporting hazardous materials. Any costs incident repacking recontainerization will be borne by the State agency and/or donee. State agencies and/or donees will comply with EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (40 CFR part 261 et seq.) including its application to transporters, storers, users, and permitting of hazardous wastes. Such requirements may be administered by various States instead of the EPA.

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Subpart 101-42.4—Sale, Abandonment, or Destruction of Surplus Hazardous Materials and Certain Categories of Property

§ 101-42.400 Scope of subpart.

This subpart prescribes the special policies and procedures governing the sale, abandonment, or destruction of hazardous materials and certain categories of property in addition to the requirements of part 101-45.

§ 101-42.401 Sales responsibilities for hazardous materials.

(a) General Services Administration. GSA, through its regional offices, shall be responsible for the sale of hazardous materials for holding agencies except for the Department of Defense, which is delegated authority to sell property under its control, and agencies granted approval by GSA. Holding agency sales

of hazardous materials conducted in accordance with §101-45.304 must meet or exceed the requirements in §10142.403.

(b) Holding agencies. Holding agencies shall be responsible for preparation of hazardous materials for sale as provided for in § 101-45.103-2. Pending disposal, each holding agency shall be responsible for performing and bearing the cost of care and handling of its hazardous materials, including posting appropriate warning signs and rendering extremely hazardous property innocuous, or providing adequate safeguards.

§ 101-42.402 Reporting hazardous materials for sale.

Holding agencies shall report hazardous materials to be sold by GSA to the appropriate GSA regional office for the region in which the property is physically located in the manner outlined below:

(a) Reportable property. Hazardous materials are required to be reported to the GSA regional offices for utilization screening as set forth in subparts 101-42.2 through 101-42.4 and 101-42.11. If the hazardous materials are not transferred or donated, the hazardous materials will be programmed for sale by the GSA regional office without further documentation from the holding agency.

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(b) Nonreportable property. §101-42.202, Federal holding agencies are required to identify and label hazardous materials. Hazardous materials not required to be reported for utilization screening, and for which any required donation screening has been completed, shall be reported to the appropriate GSA regional office on Standard Form (SF) 126, Report of Personal Property for Sale, as provided in § 101-45.303.

(c) Description and certification. The SF 126 shall contain a certification, executed by a duly authorized agency official, in block 16c or as an addendum, that the item has been clearly labeled and packaged as required in §§ 101– 42.202(e) and 101-42.204. The SF 126 shall also contain or be accompanied by a full description of the actual or potential hazard associated with handling, storage, or use of the item. Such de

scription shall be furnished by providing:

(1) An MSDS or copy thereof; or

(2) A printed copy of the record, corresponding to the hazardous material being reported, from the automated HMIS; or

(3) A written narrative, included in either block 16c or as an addendum, which complies with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200.

§ 101-42.403 Sales methods and procedures.

Hazardous materials are sold in accordance with the provisions of §101– 45.304 and the following special methods and procedures.

(a) Sales which offer hazardous materials shall be conducted separately from other sales. Sale catalogs or listings which offer hazardous materials shall not be mailed to all persons on the general sales mailing list but shall be sent to only those persons and entities which have expressed an interest in purchasing such materials.

(b) Sale catalogs, listings, and invitations for bids, with respect to hazardous materials, shall:

(1) Limit the materials in each lot for sale to a single Federal supply group;

(2) Indicate, in the item description, if an MSDS has been issued for the property being sold; and

(3) Indicate, in the item description, if an item is being sold only for its material content.

(c) For a bid to be considered for award, the bidder must sign the following certification:

The 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 Government harmless from 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 hazardous items purchased.

(d) MSDSs, printed HMIS records, where applicable, or a written description in compliance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200 shall be sent