Agency: General Services Administration
Description:
“To acquire and install materials and products for use in the construction or alteration of buildings under the jurisdiction, custody, and control of GSA that have substantially lower levels of embodied greenhouse gas emissions…,” as determined by EPA.
Bill Section:
60503
US Code:
40 USC 592
New or Existing:
Existing
Potential Cost:
$2,150,000,000
Timeline:
FY22-26
Implementation Status/Rulemaking:
EPA submitted an interim determination to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the General Services Administration (GSA) on December 22, 2022, stating that “substantially lower” levels of global warming potential should be defined as the top 20% as when compared to similar materials/products. If these products/materials are not available in a project’s location, then it should be defined as the top 40%. If these products/materials still are not available, then the global warming potential requirement should be better than the estimated industry average. Source