Federal Register
Vol. 67, No. 72, p. 18205
April 15, 2002

 
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
 
[GSA Bulletin FMR B-3]
 
Motor Vehicle Management
 
 This notice contains GSA Bulletin FMR B-3 which addresses the use 
of tobacco products in motor vehicles owned or leased by the Federal 
Government. The text of the bulletin follows:
 
 To: Heads of Federal Agencies.
 
 Subject: Use of Tobacco Products in Motor Vehicles Owned or Leased 
by the Federal Government.
 
 1. What is the purpose of this bulletin? This bulletin provides 
guidance to Executive agencies concerning the use of tobacco products 
in motor vehicles owned or leased by the Federal government. Other 
Federal agencies are also encouraged to consider this guidance.
 
 2. What is the effective date of this bulletin? This bulletin is 
effective April 15, 2002.
 
 3. When does this bulletin expire? This bulletin will remain in 
effect until specifically cancelled.
 
 4. What is the background?
 
 a. In 1993, the General Services Administration (GSA) Fleet Program 
prohibited the use of tobacco products in GSA Fleet vehicles because of 
the potential health hazards associated with the use of these products 
and the negative residual effects of tobacco use on GSA Fleet vehicles.
 
 b. The Federal Fleet Policy Council (FEDFLEET) comprised of 
national level Federal agency fleet managers requested GSA's Office of 
Governmentwide Policy, Federal Vehicle Policy Division (MTV) to develop 
a recommendation regarding the use of tobacco products in motor 
vehicles owned or leased by the Federal government. Many agencies 
already prohibit the use of tobacco products in their vehicles; 
therefore, FEDFLEET recommended a policy that would apply to the entire 
Federal fleet.
 
 5. What is the recommended policy we are encouraged to follow when 
issuing guidance on the use of tobacco products in motor vehicles owned 
or leased by the Federal government? Agencies are encouraged to:
 
 a. Prohibit the use of tobacco products in motor vehicles owned or 
leased by the Agency.
 
 b. Begin discussions with employee unions and organizations if 
required by union agreements to prohibit the use of tobacco products in 
such motor vehicles.
 
 c. Develop appropriate policy regarding disciplinary action to be 
taken against employees violating this prohibition.
 
 6. Who should we contact for further information and/or to direct 
comments regarding the issue of prohibiting the use of tobacco products 
in motor vehicles owned or leased by the Federal government?
 
General Services Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, 
Federal Vehicle Policy Division (MTV), Washington, DC 20405, Telephone 
Number: 202-501-1777, E-mail Address: vehicle.policy@gsa.gov.
 
Dated: April 8, 2002.
G. Martin Wagner,
Associate Administrator, Office of Governmentwide Policy.
[FR Doc. 02-9003 Filed 4-12-02; 8:45 am]
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