52.223-11 — Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
FAR 52.223-11 — Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons.. This clause is part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and may be included in government contracts as a solicitation provision or contract clause.
Official Regulation Text
52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons. As prescribed in 23.109(d)(1), insert the following clause: Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (MAY 2024) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Global warming potential means how much a given mass of a chemical contributes to global warming over a given time period compared to the same mass of carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide's global warming potential is defined as 1.0. High global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons means any hydrofluorocarbons in a particular end use for which EPA's Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program has identified other acceptable alternatives that have lower global warming potential. The SNAP list of alternatives is found at 40 CFR part 82, subpart G, with supplemental tables of alternatives available at ( https://www.epa.gov/snap/ ). Hydrofluorocarbons means compounds that only contain hydrogen, fluorine, and carbon. Ozone-depleting substance means any substance the Environmental Protection Agency designates in 40 CFR part 82 as— (1) Class I, including, but not limited to, chlorofluorocarbons, halons, carbon tetrachloride, and methyl chloroform; or (2) Class II, including, but not limited to, hydrochlorofluorocarbons. (b) The Contractor shall label products that contain or are manufactured with ozone-depleting substances in the manner and to the extent required by 42 U.S.C. 7671j (b), (c), (d), and (e) and 40 CFR part 82, subpart E, as follows: Warning: Contains (or manufactured with, if applicable) *_______, a substance(s) which harm(s) public health and environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere. * The Contractor shall insert the name of the substance(s). (c) The Contractor shall refer to EPA's SNAP program to identify alternatives. The SNAP list of alternatives is found at 40 CFR part 82, subpart G, with supplemental tables available at https://www.epa.gov/snap/. (End of claus
Compliance Checklist
- (b) The Contractor shall label products that contain or are manufactured with ozone-depleting substances in the manner and to the extent required by 42 U.S.C.
- * The Contractor shall insert the name of the substance(s).
- (c) The Contractor shall refer to EPA's SNAP program to identify alternatives.
Flow-Down to Subcontractors
No flow-down required
This clause applies only to the prime contract and does not need to be flowed down to subcontractors.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAR 52.223-11 (Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons.) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the environment category.
FAR 52.223-11 is typically required when the contracting officer determines it's applicable to the specific procurement. Check the solicitation's Section I for included clauses.
Whether FAR 52.223-11 flows down depends on the specific clause language and contract type. Review the clause text for flow-down provisions.
This summary is for informational purposes only and reflects the BidStride Research Team's plain-English interpretation of the regulation. It is not legal advice and does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Always consult the official Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) text and qualified legal counsel for compliance decisions.