No. 30.000 Rev. 0
Ozone Depleting Substances
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Effective Date 1/1/99
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Scope
This policy addresses the protection of the ozone layer.
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Applicability
This policy applies to all employees of Fermilab, Users, Visitors, Fermilab contractors and their subcontractors
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Policy
To alleviate depletion of the stratospheric ozone layer, Fermilab is committed to insuring that its operations significantly reduce the use of ozone-depleting substances over the next several years, where practicable, and minimize the emissions of these substances to the atmosphere, with a goal of ultimately phasing out their use. It is Fermilab's policy to maximize the use of safe alternatives for ozone-depleting substances. To promote this, Fermilab shall establish cost-effective, affirmative procurement programs to acquire safe alternatives. Preference shall be given to procuring alternative chemicals, products and manufacturing processes that reduce overall risks to human health and the environment by reducing the depletion of ozone in the upper atmosphere. Fermilab shall exercise leadership by maximizing recovery, recycling and conservation of ozone-depleting substances, and by minimizing emissions of these substances beyond regulatory requirements, where practicable.