[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 247 (Wednesday, December 27, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 89358]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-28414]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

48 CFR Parts 227 and 252

[Docket DARS-2023-0045]
RIN 0750-AK82


Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Rights in 
Technical Data (DFARS Case 2019-D044); Extension of Comment Period

AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense 
(DoD).

ACTION: Advance notice of proposed rulemaking; extension of comment 
period.

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SUMMARY: DoD published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking on 
November 17, 2023, seeking public input on a proposed revision to the 
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
sections of the National Defense Authorization Acts for Fiscal Years 
2012 and 2017, which address deferred ordering of technical data, 
including in cases when the Government does not challenge a restrictive 
marking or asserted restriction in technical data. The deadline for 
submitting comments is being extended to provide additional time for 
interested parties to provide comments.

DATES: The comment period for the advance notice of proposed rulemaking 
published November 17, 2023, at 88 FR 80260, is extended. Comments on 
the advance notice of proposed rulemaking should be submitted in 
writing to the address shown in ADDRESSES on or before February 15, 
2024, to be considered in the formation of a proposed rule.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments identified by DFARS Case 2019-D044, using 
either of the following methods:
    [cir] Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Search for ``DFARS Case 2019-D044.'' Select ``Comment'' and follow the 
instructions provided to submit a comment. Please include ``DFARS Case 
2019-D044'' on any attached documents.
    [cir] Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#06697562286260677475466b676f6a286b6f6a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="204f53440e4446415253604d41494c0e4d494c">[email protected]</span></a>. Include DFARS Case 2019-D044 in 
the subject line of the message.
    Comments received generally will be posted without change to 
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information 
provided. To confirm receipt of your comment(s), please check https://www.regulations.gov, approximately two to three days after submission 
to verify posting.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. David Johnson, telephone 202-913-
5764.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 17, 2023, DoD published an 
advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) in the Federal Register at 
88 FR 80260 seeking public input on potential DFARS changes to 
implement sections of the National Defense Authorization Acts for 
Fiscal Years 2012 and 2017. These sections address deferred ordering of 
technical data, including in cases when the Government does not 
challenge a restrictive marking or asserted restriction in technical 
data. DoD held a public meeting on December 15, 2023, regarding this 
ANPR. DoD does not plan to hold a second public meeting on this ANPR.
    The comment period for the ANPR is extended through February 15, 
2024, to provide additional time for interested parties to comment on 
the potential DFARS changes.

List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 227 and 252

    Government procurement.

Jennifer D. Johnson,
Editor/Publisher, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2023-28414 Filed 12-26-23; 8:45 am]
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