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Proposed Rule

Federal Acquisition Regulation: Ending Procurement and Forced Use of Paper Straws

Agency
DOD
Document Number
2025-13614
Published
July 21, 2025
Effective Date
-

Abstract

OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA, collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council), are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to ensure agencies procure straws with the strength and durability of plastic in accordance with the National Strategy to End the Use of Paper Straws.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2025-13614 Federal Register document?
Document 2025-13614 is a Proposed Rule published by the Department of Defense in the Federal Register on July 21, 2025. OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA, collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council), are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to ensure agencies procure straws with the strength and durability of plastic in accordance with the National Strategy to End the Use of Paper Straws. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/21/2025-13614/federal-acquisition-regulation-ending-procurement-and-forced-use-of-paper-straws.
Is document 2025-13614 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2025-13614 is not classified as economically significant under Executive Order 12866. Economically significant rules require OIRA review and are estimated to have impacts of $100 million or more per year.

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