DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY AMERICAS COMBAT LOGISTICS SUPPORT AGENCY

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY AMERICA’S COMBAT LOGISTICS SUPPORT AGENCY QUALIFIED RECYCLING PROGRAM AREA MANAGER INFORMATION September 2017 WARFIGHTER FIRST - PEOPLE & CULTURE - STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT - FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP - PROCESS EXCELLENCE

Deliver the right solution on time, every time Qualified Recycling Program (QRP) Background • The QRP recycles material that could be discarded but can be used as raw materials after undergoing some type of physical or chemical processing • Eligible materials include: scrap metals, such as iron, steel, or aluminum, and other products such as cardboard, paper, used oil, batteries, plastic, glass and rubber • Program proceeds are used to defray costs of programs – – Pollution abatement Environmental programs, energy conservation improvements Occupational, safety and health programs Morale, welfare and recreation programs 2 WARFIGHTER FIRST - PEOPLE & CULTURE - STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT - FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP - PROCESS EXCELLENCE

Deliver the right solution on time, every time QRP Process • Audit and compliance considerations necessitated business process changes • QRPs can turn material in to DLA Disposition Services – Only hazardous material will generate a reimbursement – Scrap QRP halted May 31, 2017 pending direction on compliant way forward • Installations can direct sell – Work with installation Finance to create direct sale agreements – Utilize local buyers who purchase one or several types of material – Develop relationships with national buyers who serve the area and buy many types of materials • QRP Managers need to work closely with installation Units – – Ensure Units understand how to mark 1348 s for QRP material Give Units a list of materials that are eligible for reimbursement Train personnel where QRP material will be stacked and stored Make certain Units/QRP team has certifications where necessary WARFIGHTER FIRST - PEOPLE & CULTURE - STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT - FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP - PROCESS EXCELLENCE 3

Deliver the right solution on time, every time Audit Readiness • Each installation will have internal and external audits – – The 1348 -1 A must be kept and available for review Certifications for applicable disposals will be needed Sales agreements will be part of the audit Proceed accounts will be required for review • Applicable Regulations – DODI 4715. 23, Integrated Recycling and Solid Waste Management is regulation directly over QRP – 10 U. S. C. Sec. 2577, establishes the authority for QRPs and discusses distribution of proceeds – 32 CFR 172, further discusses proceeds and establishes eligibility and prohibitions – Financial Management Regulation, Vol 11, Chapter 5, discusses sales and proceeds from sales • Service QRP POC is a great resource for assistance – Each Service has QRP manuals and support for the QRP Managers WARFIGHTER FIRST - PEOPLE & CULTURE - STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT - FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP - PROCESS EXCELLENCE 4

Deliver the right solution on time, every time Further Assistance • Air Force Institute of Technology QRP course, WENV 160 – The AFIT QRP course is given three times a year – WENV 160 goes through entire QRP process from creation of a business plan through reimbursement account management • DLA Disposition Services local field site Disposal Service Representatives (DSRs) can answer QRP material turn-in questions • The Digital DSR at http: //www. dla. mil/ddsr/ has information available for the QRP Manager 5 WARFIGHTER FIRST - PEOPLE & CULTURE - STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT - FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP - PROCESS EXCELLENCE