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Download as PDF 40468 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 153 / Tuesday, August 11, 2009 / Rules and Regulations Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. B. Regulatory Flexibility Act The Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration certify that this final rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities within the meaning of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, at 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq., because contracts and subcontracts awarded to small businesses are exempt from the Cost Accounting Standards. C. Paperwork Reduction Act The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the changes to the FAR do not impose information collection requirements that require the approval of the Office of Management and Budget under 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, et seq. List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 30 and 52 Government procurement. SUMMARY: This document makes amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulation in order to make editorial changes. DATES: Effective Date: August 11, 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Regulatory Secretariat, 1800 F Street, NW., Room 4041, Washington, DC, 20405, (202) 501–4755, for information pertaining to status or publication schedules. Please cite FAC 2005–35, Technical Amendments. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document makes amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulation in order to make editorial changes. List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 32 and 52 Government procurement. Dated: August 4, 2009. Al Matera, Director, Office of Acquisition Policy. Therefore, DoD, GSA, and NASA amend 48 CFR parts 32 and 52 as set forth below: ■ 1. The authority citation for 48 CFR parts 32 and 52 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. chapter 137; and 42 U.S.C. 2473(c). Dated: August 4, 2009. Al Matera, Director, Office of Acquisition Policy. PART 32—CONTRACT FINANCING Interim Rule Adopted as Final Without Change Accordingly, the interim rule amending 48 CFR parts 30 and 52, which was published in the Federal Register at 73 FR 54011 on September 17, 2008, is adopted as a final rule without change. ■ 32.503–9 PART 52—SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES [FR Doc. E9–19167 Filed 8–10–09; 8:45 am] 52.213–4 BILLING CODE 6820–EP–S 3. Amend section 52.213–4 by revising the date of the clause; and removing from paragraph (a)(2)(vi) ‘‘(Mar 2009’’) and adding August 11, 2009 in its place. ■ 4. Amend section 52.244–6 by— ■ a. Revising the date of the clause; and ■ b. Revising paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), (c)(1)(iii), (c)(1)(vii), and (c)(1)(ix) to read as follows:52.244–6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items. * * * * * GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION 48 CFR Parts 32 and 52 [FAC 2005–36; Item VII; Docket 2009–0003, Sequence 4] Federal Acquisition Regulation; Technical Amendments Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ACTION: Final rule. AGENCIES: VerDate Nov<24>2008 21:07 Aug 10, 2009 Jkt 217001 [Amended] [FR Doc. E9–19168 Filed 8–10–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–EP–S DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ■ DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with RULES5 [Amended] 2. Amend section 32.503–9 in paragraph (a)(7) by removing paragraph ‘‘(a)(4’’) and adding paragraph ‘‘(a)(5’’) in its place. ■ of violation of the civil False Claims Act or of Federal criminal law shall be directed to the agency Office of the Inspector General, with a copy to the Contracting Officer. (ii) 52.203–15, Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111–5), if the subcontract is funded under the Recovery Act.(iii) 52.219–8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), if the subcontract offers further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $550,000 ($1,000,000 for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219–8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. * * * * * (vii) 52.222–39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004) (E.O. 13201), if flow down is required in accordance with paragraph (g) of FAR clause 52.222–39). * * * * * (ix) 52.247–64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. App. 1241 and 10 U.S.C. 2631), if flow down is required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247–64. * * * * * SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (August 11, 2009) * * * * * (c)(1) * * * (i) 52.203–13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Dec 2008) (Pub. L. 110–252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)), if the subcontract exceeds $5,000,000 and has a performance period of more than 120 days. In altering this clause to identify the appropriate parties, all disclosures PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4700 NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION 48 CFR Chapter 1 [Docket FAR 2009–0002, Sequence 7] Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2005–36; Small Entity Compliance Guide AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ACTION: Small Entity Compliance Guide. SUMMARY: This document is issued under the joint authority of the Secretary of Defense, the Administrator of General Services and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. This Small Entity Compliance Guide E:\FR\FM\11AUR5.SGM 11AUR5 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 153 / Tuesday, August 11, 2009 / Rules and Regulations has been prepared in accordance with Section 212 of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996. It consists of a summary of rules appearing in Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005–36 which amend the FAR. Interested parties may obtain further information regarding these rules by referring to FAC 2005–36 which precedes this document. These documents are also available via the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. 40469 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Hada Flowers, FAR Secretariat, (202) 208–7282. For clarification of content, contact the analyst whose name appears in the table below. LIST OF RULES IN FAC 2005–36 Item Subject I ............ II ........... III .......... IV .......... V ........... VI .......... Federal Technical Data Solution (FedTeDS) .................................................................................. Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act Price Adjustment Clauses ............................ New Designated Country—Taiwan .................................................................................................. Prohibition on Restricted Business Operations in Sudan and Imports from Burma ....................... List of Approved Attorneys, Abstractors, and Title Companies ...................................................... Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) Administration and Associated Federal Acquisition Regulation Clauses. Technical Amendments ................................................................................................................... VII ......... SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Summaries for each FAR rule follow. For the actual revisions and/or amendments to these FAR cases, refer to the specific item number and subject set forth in the documents following these item summaries. FAC 2005–36 amends the FAR as specified below: srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with RULES5 Item I—Federal Technical Data Solution (FedTeDS) (FAR Case 2008– 038) This final rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subparts 5.1, 5.2, and 7.1 to remove all references to the Federal Technical Data Solution (FedTeDS) System, and refer to the enhanced capabilities of the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE) system. The FedTeDS system was used to post on-line technical data packages and other items associated with solicitations that required some level of access control. It was interfaced directly with the GPE system. In April 2008, the newest version of the GPE was launched. This version incorporated the capabilities of FedTeDS, allowing the FedTeDS system to be retired. This rule will only have a slight impact on Government. It will inform and direct both internal and external users to the new system and website. This rule does not have a significant impact on any automated systems. Item II—Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act Price Adjustment Clauses (FAR Case 2007–021) This final rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to specifically require the incorporation of FAR clauses 52.222–43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract ActPrice Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) and 52.222–44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act—Price Adjustment, in VerDate Nov<24>2008 21:07 Aug 10, 2009 Jkt 217001 FAR case time-and-materials and labor-hour service contracts that are subject to the Service Contract Act. Item III—New Designated Country— Taiwan (FAR Case 2009–014) (Interim) This interim rule implements in FAR Parts 22, 25, and 52, as appropriate, the designation of Taiwan under the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement, which took effect on July 15, 2009. This FAR change allows contracting officers to purchase goods and services made in Taiwan without application of the Buy American Act if the acquisition is covered by the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement. Item IV—Prohibition on Restricted Business Operations in Sudan and Imports From Burma (FAR Case 2008– 004) This final rule converts the interim rule published in the Federal Register at 73 FR 33636 on June 12, 2008, to a final rule with changes. This final rule implements Section 6 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007, which requires certification in each contract entered into by an executive agency that the contractor does not conduct certain business operations in Sudan. In addition, in accordance with Executive Orders 13310 and 13448, the Councils added Burma to the list of countries from which most imports are prohibited. Item V—List of Approved Attorneys, Abstractors, and Title Companies (FAR Case 2006–013) This final rule amends Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 28.203–3 and 52.228–11 to update the procedures for the acceptance of a bond with a security interest in real property. The FAR has relied on the Department of PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4700 2008–038 2007–021 2009–014 2008–004 2006–013 2007–002 Analyst Loeb. Murphy. Murphy. Murphy. Chambers. Chambers. Justice (DOJ) to provide a ‘‘List of Approved Attorneys, Abstractors, and Title Companies’’. However, DOJ has discontinued maintenance of the List. Replacing the List, DOJ published ‘‘Title Standards 2001’’, establishing the evidence requirements for acceptance of title to real property for individual sureties. The rule also provides that in lieu of evidence of title that is consistent with DOJ standards, that sureties may provide a mortgagee title insurance policy in an insurance amount equal to the amount of the lien. Item VI—Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) Administration and Associated Federal Acquisition Regulation Clauses (FAR Case 2007–002) This final rule converts, without change, the interim rule published in the Federal Register at 73 FR 54011 September 17, 2008. No comments were received in response to the interim rule. The interim rule amended the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to revise FAR 30.201–4(b)(1) and FAR 52.230–1 through 52.230–5 to maintain consistency between the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) regarding the administration of the CAS Board’s rules, regulations and standards. Effective June 14, 2007, the CAS Board amended the contract clauses contained in its rules and regulations at 48 CFR 9903.201–4, pertaining to the administration of CAS, to adjust the CAS applicability threshold in accordance with section 822 of the 2006 National Defense Authorization Act (Pub. L. 109–163). That section amended 41 U.S.C. 422(f)(2)(A) to require that the threshold for CAS applicability be the same as the threshold for compliance with the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA). E:\FR\FM\11AUR5.SGM 11AUR5 40470 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 153 / Tuesday, August 11, 2009 / Rules and Regulations Item VII—Technical Amendments Editorial changes are made at FAR 32.503–9, 52.213–4, and 52.244–6. Dated: August 4, 2009. Al Matera, Director, Office of Acquisition Policy. [FR Doc. E9–19169 Filed 8–10–09; 8:45 am] srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with RULES5 BILLING CODE 6820–EP–S VerDate Nov<24>2008 21:07 Aug 10, 2009 Jkt 217001 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\11AUR5.SGM 11AUR5
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2005-36; Small Entity Compliance Guide
This Small Entity Compliance Guide
has been prepared in accordance with Section 212 of the Small Business
of rules appearing in Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-36 which
amend the FAR. Interested parties may obtain further information
regarding these rules by referring to FAC 2005-36 which precedes this
I..............  Federal Technical Data Solution (FedTeDS)....  2008-038                 Loeb.
II.............  Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract  2007-021                 Murphy.
Act Price Adjustment Clauses.
III............  New Designated Country--Taiwan...............  2009-014                 Murphy.
IV.............  Prohibition on Restricted Business Operations  2008-004                 Murphy.
in Sudan and Imports from Burma.
V..............  List of Approved Attorneys, Abstractors, and   2006-013                 Chambers.
VI.............  Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)                2007-002                 Chambers.
Administration and Associated Federal
Acquisition Regulation Clauses.
subparts 5.1, 5.2, and 7.1 to remove all references to the Federal
Technical Data Solution (FedTeDS) System, and refer to the enhanced
capabilities of the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE) system. The
FedTeDS system was used to post on-line technical data packages and
other items associated with solicitations that required some level of
access control. It was interfaced directly with the GPE system. In
April 2008, the newest version of the GPE was launched. This version
incorporated the capabilities of FedTeDS, allowing the FedTeDS system
to be retired. This rule will only have a slight impact on Government.
It will inform and direct both internal and external users to the new
system and website. This rule does not have a significant impact on any
Item II--Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act Price
Adjustment Clauses (FAR Case 2007-021)
specifically require the incorporation of FAR clauses 52.222-43, Fair
Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-Price Adjustment (Multiple
Year and Option Contracts) and 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and
This interim rule implements in FAR Parts 22, 25, and 52, as
appropriate, the designation of Taiwan under the World Trade
Item IV--Prohibition on Restricted Business Operations in Sudan and
Imports From Burma (FAR Case 2008-004)
Register at 73 FR 33636 on June 12, 2008, to a final rule with changes.
This final rule implements Section 6 of the Sudan Accountability and
Divestment Act of 2007, which requires certification in each contract
entered into by an executive agency that the contractor does not
conduct certain business operations in Sudan. In addition, in
accordance with Executive Orders 13310 and 13448, the Councils added
Burma to the list of countries from which most imports are prohibited.
Item V--List of Approved Attorneys, Abstractors, and Title Companies
(FAR Case 2006-013)
This final rule amends Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 28.203-
3 and 52.228-11 to update the procedures for the acceptance of a bond
with a security interest in real property. The FAR has relied on the
Department of Justice (DOJ) to provide a ``List of Approved Attorneys,
Abstractors, and Title Companies''. However, DOJ has discontinued
maintenance of the List. Replacing the List, DOJ published ``Title
Standards 2001'', establishing the evidence requirements for acceptance
of title to real property for individual sureties.
The rule also provides that in lieu of evidence of title that is
consistent with DOJ standards, that sureties may provide a mortgagee
title insurance policy in an insurance amount equal to the amount of
Item VI--Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) Administration and Associated
Federal Acquisition Regulation Clauses (FAR Case 2007-002)
This final rule converts, without change, the interim rule
published in the Federal Register at 73 FR 54011 September 17, 2008. No
comments were received in response to the interim rule. The interim
rule amended the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to revise FAR
30.201-4(b)(1) and FAR 52.230-1 through 52.230-5 to maintain
consistency between the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Cost
Accounting Standards (CAS) regarding the administration of the CAS
Board's rules, regulations and standards.
Effective June 14, 2007, the CAS Board amended the contract clauses
contained in its rules and regulations at 48 CFR 9903.201-4, pertaining
to the administration of CAS, to adjust the CAS applicability threshold
in accordance with section 822 of the 2006 National Defense
Authorization Act (Pub. L. 109-163). That section amended 41 U.S.C.
422(f)(2)(A) to require that the threshold for CAS applicability be the
same as the threshold for compliance with the Truth in Negotiations Act
(TINA).
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