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Paper Usage Regulations to be Announced
June 18, 2024

Paper Usage Regulations to be Announced

The Department of Workplace Activities (DOWPA) is proud to announce the implementation of the Workplace Paper Conservation and Accountability Initiative (WPCAI), a comprehensive effort to ensure responsible paper consumption across all departments.

Effective immediately, employees seeking to print documents exceeding three pages must complete a Paper Utilization Justification Form (PUJF-22), obtain supervisory approval, and certify that the information cannot reasonably be communicated through a 17-email chain.

To support sustainability goals, all paper requests will be reviewed by the Office Supply Optimization Committee, which meets quarterly or whenever a quorum can be located.

DOWPA appreciates employee cooperation during this transition and remains committed to reducing unnecessary paper usage by increasing the amount of paperwork required to obtain paper.

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