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40 CFR §246.200-3

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An investigation of markets should be made by the organization responsible for the sale of recyclable materials in each Federal agency and should include at a minimum:
  1. (a)Identifying potential purchasers of the recovered paper through standard market research techniques;
  2. (b)Directly contacting buyers, and determining the buyers' quality specifications, the exact types of paper to be recycled, potential transportation agreements and any minimum quantity criteria; and
  3. (c)Determining the price that the buyer will pay for the recovered paper and the willingness of the buyer to sign a contract for purchase of the paper at a guaranteed minimum price.