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Electronics StewardshipOne Bite @ A Time

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Agenda

What is an Electroninc ProductGoals of the FECAward Levels and CriteriaTimelineRecognitionExpectations of Agency PartnersAgency vs Facility Partners

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What is an electronic product?

A product containing an integrated circuit or IC -- a small electronic device made out of a semiconductor material

http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/I/device.html

http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/I/semiconductor.html

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What is an electronic product?“Brown goods” are appliances

that are intensively

electronic in composition

“White goods” are not considered an electronic product

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What is an electronic product?

All parts and components that form part of the consumer electronics are

also considered as electronic products

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Classification of Electronic Products

1. Components and devices (semiconductors) 2. Electronic data processing 3. Office equipment 4. Consumer electronics 5. Telecommunication 6. Communication and radar 7. Control and instrumentation 8. Medical /industrial instrumentation 9. Automotive electronics

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Why are we focusing on electronics?

There is no cohesive management system in place in the Federal government to improve the life cycle management practices of

electronic equipment and enhance the growth of the

infrastructure for the reuse and recycling of obsolete electronics

Four key facts about Federal Government and Electronics

Fact #1Fact #1

Approximately 10,000 federally owned computers could be deemed excess or surplus each week

The Federal Government is setting Environmentally Sound Management guidelines for itself to ensure it is responsibly managing its electronic assets!

From This

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Fact #2 - The Federal government is a huge consumer electronics

With 1.8 million employees, the U.S. Federal sector represents a significant market share for electronics – About 7% of the total market

FY 2004 IT budget – $155 Billion (Hardware & Services)

FY 2005 IT budget - $60.8 Billion

Projected FY 2006 IT budget – approx. $65.1 Billion

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Fact #3 – Electronics represent serious environmental costs and opportunities

Electronic equipment contains hazardous substances such as lead, mercury, chromium, cadmium, and beryllium.

And valuable metals such as aluminum and copper and precious metals - gold, silver, platinum and palladium.

Components can be reused, recycled, or reclaimed in the current marketplace.

This is important to the Federal Government!

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Fact #4 - The Federal government’s purchase and use of electronics are not sustainable

Average life cycle of Federally owned computers is 3 years

Significant quantities are ending up in storage closets, warehouses, or landfills

Liability Avoidance and Environmental Stewardship are important to the Federal Community

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All about the Federal Electronics

Challenge

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What is the Federal Electronics Challenge?

The FEC is a purchasing, use, and end-of life management challenge issued for Federal facilities or agencies to:

1. Purchase greener electronic products

2. Manage electronic assets in an environmentally sound manner

3. Receive assistance and network with other agencies to improve current practices

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What electronics does the FEC address?

Monitors (computers and TV) CPUs Copiers Laptops Keyboards Equipment with LCD screens Printers Cell phones Other as determined by the facility

Medical and other technical equipment

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MOU Signed on Nov 15, 2004 Eleven Federal Agencies

and EOP -- all FEC partners Approx. 80% of the annual IT

Federal budget Potential to influence

marketplace towards more environmentally-sound electronic products & services

Foundation to improve quality, performance, and environmental management of Federal electronic assets throughout their life cycle

A bit of History…

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Current Agency Partners Executive Office of the President Departments of Agriculture Departments of Defense Departments of Energy Departments of Health and Human

Services Departments of Homeland Security Departments of Interior, Justice Departments of Transportation Departments of Veterans Affairs Environmental Protection Agency General Services Administration + 26 facilities from across the country

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Specifics on the Challenge Flexible (lots of choices within parameters) Individual facility determines its:

Level of commitment Goal(s) Life cycle phase(s) on which to focus

Recognition for all participating facilities Partner Bronze Silver Gold

Integration of life cycle phases with higher partnership levels Acquisition & Procurement, Operations & Maintenance, End-

of-Life Voluntary program focused on education and

recognition

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FEC Partners Get….

Educational Training and FeedbackNetworkingCost Effective ToolsMoney Saving Strategies

Resource efficiency Energy Savings Equipment Maintenance

Strategies to ensure data securityNational Recognition from the

Office of the Federal Environmental Executive

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The CriteriaDivided into to three lifecycle phases

Acquisition and Procurement Operations and Maintenance End-of-life Management

Progressively harder at higher levels

Integration of electronic assets management program goes up with higher levels

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At a glance: FEC Requirements

BRONZE SILVER GOLD

Complete SurveySet Goals

•Select 1 of 3 LC Phases:•Procurement

•Use•End-of-life

Complete mandatory items in chosen LC phase

Choose and implement 2 optional items

Report progress


Select 2 of 3 LC Phases:•Procurement


Complete mandatory items in 2 chosen LC phases


Report progress


Integrate 3 LC Phases:•Procurement


Complete mandatory items in all 3 LC phases


Report progressMentor 2 others

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Examples of Requirements – Silver Level

Silver

Summary of Requirements

1) Complete mandatory items listed under "Process Criteria". 2) Choose and integrate 2 life cycle phases. 3) Complete all mandatory items under those two LC phases in both Bronze and Silver levels. 4) Choose and implement 4 optional actions in at least 2 intent areas listed under "Optionals".

Process Criteria * Complete EOL and acquisition surveys

* Complete Reporting checklist

Choose and integrate 2 life cycle phases

Life Cycle Phase 1: Acquisition & Procurement

* Include EOLM in solicitation OR include O&M provisions in solicitations. (A/P)

* Consider and include at least 3 identified environmental attributes in purchasing specifications. (A/P)

Life Cycle Phase 2: Maintenance & Operation

* Make sure the Energy Star Stand By Power function is enabled in 50% of eligible equipment. (O/M)

Only donate to those recipients deemed eligible by the Federal Property Reuse Program. (O/M)

Life Cycle Phase 3: End-of-Life Management

* Establish and maintain a system for property accountability of electronic equipment from desktop to disposition. (EOL)

* Provide recipients of any donated equipment proper instructions on how to recycle and dispose of equipment in an environmentally sound manner. (EOL)

Other Mandatory Actions

Choose and implement 4 actions in at least 2 intent areas listed under "Optional Actions"

Life Cycle Phase: Procurement*Include EOLM or O&M provisions in solicitations.*Include at least three environmental attributes in purchase.

Life Cycle Phase: End-of-Life Management

* Establish and maintain a system for property accountability of electronicequipment from desktop to disposition. * Provide recipients of any donated equipment proper instructions on how to recycle and dispose of equipment in an environmentally sound manner.

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FEC GOALS

100% of units purchased by eligible* FEC partners include multiple environmental attributes. (A & P)

100% of eligible FEC Partners have energy star features enabled on 95% of units. (O & M)

100% of units excessed by eligible FEC partners' have average life span of 4 years or greater. (O & M)

100% of non-reusable units are recycled by eligible FEC Partners using environmentally sound recycling. (EOL)

*Eligible means the federal facility is participating in the acquisition and procurement phase of the FEC

Achieve cost-effective, environmentally responsible electronics management by:

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Resources for Partners

FEC Partner Listserve Communicate with other Federal

Agencies, Department and Facilities across the country on e-waste topics

Notice of upcoming events and changesFEC Partner Conference Calls

1st Thursday, 1pm ET (See handout) Variety of topics including

Purchasing, End-of-life management, Liability, Choosing your recycler and more

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Tools: Sample of tools for Acquisition and Procurement

Guidance documents on “How to Buy ‘Greener’ Electronics”

Contract language that can be used to ensure electronic equipment is “green”

Case Studies on current practices of the federal government

Bibliography of relevant FAR clauses, Executive Orders, regulations, and acts

Staff training materials

…other tools are also available at:http://www.federalelectronicschallenge.net/acquisit.htm

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Tools: Sample of tools for Operations and Maintenance

Instructions on how to track energy use Instructions on how to donate equipment Information on Federal Property Reuse

Program Information you can provide to recipients

about recycling Case studies on agencies extending the

life of their equipment

… other tools are also available at:http://

www.federalelectronicschallenge.net/opmain.htm

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Tools: Sample of tools for end-of-life Packaging and storage instructions -

Guidance on “How to Select a Recycler” Sample contract language for

environmentally sound recycling Examples of desktop-to-disposition

tracking mechanisms Case studies on property accountability Instructions on how to conduct an on-

site audit of recyclers

… other tools are also available at :http://

www.federalelectronicschallenge.net/eolmngt.htm

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Who can be a PartnerAgencies and Departments (e.g., the VA)

Set the leadership example Set national direction

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Individual Facilities and Offices (e.g. one VA Hospital)

Implement programs and policies Often make the direct buying and management

decisions.

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Sign-up www.federalelectronicschallenge.net/pledge.htm

Baseline Survey and Goals 6 weeks after signing up

Prepare an Annual Programmatic Report July – reports on accomplishments of the program

What do you need to do to become a Partner?

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As a Partner a Federal Agency or Facility Can…

Show leadership Reduce liabilitySave moneyProtect the environment!

Questions?

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Contact Uswww.federalelectronicschallenge.net

Juan Lopez (Office of Federal Environmental Executive) 202-564-5214 [email protected]

Holly Elwood, (US EPA) 202-564-8854 [email protected]

Laura Nazef (US EPA) 202-564-7523 [email protected]

Adrienne Priselac (US EPA) 415-972-3285 [email protected]

Christopher Newman (US EPA) 312-353-8402 [email protected]

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