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DCN20070327
DFARS CHANGE NOTICE 20070227
Federal Register: March 27, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 58)
SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement with respect to the Dominican Republic. The rule also adds Bulgaria and Romania to the list of countries covered by the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement.
DATES: Effective date: March 27, 2007.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by DFARS Case 2006-D062, using any of the following methods:
A. Background This interim rule amends DFARS clauses relating to trade agreements to implement the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) with respect to the Dominican Republic. Congress approved the CAFTA-DR in the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Public Law 109-53). The CAFTA-DR waives the applicability of the Buy American Act for some foreign supplies and construction materials and specifies procurement procedures designed to ensure fairness.
The rule adds the Dominican Republic to the definitions of ``designated country'' and ``Free Trade Agreement country.'' In addition, the rule removes the Dominican Republic from the list of Caribbean Basin countries, because, in accordance with Section 201(a)(3) of Public Law 109-53, when the CAFTA-DR enters into force with respect to a country, that country is no longer designated as a beneficiary country for purposes of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act.
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act DoD does not expect this rule to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities within the meaning of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq. Although the rule opens up DoD procurement to the products of Bulgaria, the Dominican Republic, and Romania, DoD does not believe there will be a significant economic impact on U.S. small businesses. DoD applies the trade agreements to only those non-defense items listed at DFARS 225.401-70, and procurements that are set aside for small businesses are exempt from application of the trade agreements. Therefore, DoD has not performed an initial regulatory flexibility analysis. DoD invites comments from small businesses and other interested parties. DoD also will consider comments from small entities concerning the affected DFARS subparts in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. Such comments should be submitted separately and should cite DFARS Case 2006-D062.
D. Determination To Issue an Interim Rule A determination has been made under the authority of the Secretary of Defense that urgent and compelling reasons exist to publish an interim rule prior to affording the public an opportunity to comment. This interim rule implements the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement with respect to the Dominican Republic, which became effective on March 1, 2007. The rule also implements the addition of Bulgaria and Romania to the countries covered by the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement, which became effective on January 1, 2007. Comments received in response to this interim rule will be considered in the formation of the final rule.
a. By revising the clause date to read ``(MAR 2007)'';
b. In paragraph (b)(9) by removing ``(NOV 2006)'' and adding in its place ``(MAR 2007)''; and
c. In paragraph (b)(12)(i) by removing ``(OCT 2006)'' and adding in its place ``(MAR 2007)''.
BUY AMERICAN ACT--FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS--BALANCE OF PAYMENTS ROGRAM (MAR 2007)
5. Section 252.225-7045 is amended as follows: a. By revising the clause date; and
b. In paragraph (a), in the definition of ``Designated country'' by revising paragraphs (1), (2), and (4) to read as follows:
BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM--CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL UNDER TRADE AGREEMENTS (MAR 2007)
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement the United States-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement and the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement with respect to Guatemala. The Free Trade Agreements waive the applicability of the Buy American Act for some foreign supplies and construction materials and specify procurement procedures designed to ensure fairness.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Amy Williams, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DARS), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-0328; facsimile (703) 602-0350. Please cite DFARS Case 2006-D028.
A. Background DoD published an interim rule at 71 FR 58541 on October 4, 2006, to implement the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement, with respect to Guatemala, and the United States-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement. The rule amended the appropriate DFARS provisions and clauses to reflect the addition of Guatemala and Bahrain as Free Trade Agreement countries.
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act DoD certifies 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, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq. Although the rule opens up DoD procurement to the products of Guatemala and Bahrain, DoD does not believe there will be a significant economic impact on U.S. small businesses. DoD applies the trade agreements to only those non-defense items listed at DFARS 225.401-70, and procurements that are set aside for small businesses are exempt from application of the trade agreements.
Accordingly, the interim rule amending 48 CFR Part 252, which was published at 71 FR 58541 on October 4, 2006, is adopted as a final rule without change.
[Federal Register: March 27, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 58)]
SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update policy addressing requirements for DoD contractors to submit payment requests in electronic form. The rule clarifies the situations under which DoD will grant exceptions to requirements for electronic submission of payment requests.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. John McPherson, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DARS), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-0296; facsimile (703) 602-0350. Please cite DFARS Case 2005-D009.
A. Background This final rule amends DFARS Subpart 232.70 and the corresponding contract clause at 252.232-7003 to clarify the situations under which DoD will grant exceptions to requirements for electronic submission of payment requests. DoD published a proposed rule at 71 FR 14149 on March 21, 2006. Two sources submitted comments on the proposed rule. A discussion of the comments is provided below.
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act DoD certifies 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, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq., because the rule is designed to avoid any such impact by permitting alternative means of requesting payment when submission of electronic payment requests would be unduly burdensome to a contractor.
(c) When payment requests will not be submitted in electronic form--
3. Section 232.7003 is amended in paragraph (a)(3) by removing ``http://www.dod.mil/dfas/'' and adding in its place ``http://www.dod.mil/dfas/contractorpay/electroniccommerce.html''.
(ii) EDI implementation guides are available on the Internet at http://www.dod.mil/dfas/contractorpay/electroniccommerce.html.
(c) The Contractor may submit a payment request in non-electronic form only when--
Defense Acquisition Regulations System 48 CFR Parts 225 and 252
SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 1211 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section 1211 prohibits DoD from acquiring United States Munitions List items from Communist Chinese military companies.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Amy Williams, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DARS), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-0328; facsimile (703) 602-0350. Please cite DFARS Case 2006-D007.
A. Background DoD published an interim rule at 71 FR 53045 on September 8, 2006, to implement Section 1211 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (Public Law 109-163). Section 1211 prohibits DoD from acquiring goods or services, through a contract or a subcontract with a Communist Chinese military company, if the goods or services being acquired are on the munitions list of the International Trafficking in Arms Regulations (the United States Munitions List (USML) at 22 CFR Part 121).
One source submitted comments on the interim rule. That source recommended addition of an exception to the policy that, before issuance of a solicitation, the requirements activity must notify the contracting officer whether the items to be acquired are on the USML. The exception would apply to items that include critical military technology, since those items are already subject to controls that limit issuance of the solicitation and the associated technical data package to United States and Canadian firms.
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act DoD certifies 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, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq., because the rule affects only those entities that are a part of the industrial base of the People's Republic of China or that are owned or controlled by, or affiliated with, an element of the Government or armed forces of the People's Republic of China.
Accordingly, the interim rule amending 48 CFR Parts 225 and 252, which was published at 71 FR 53045 on September 8, 2006, is adopted as a final rule without change.
Defense Acquisition Regulations System 48 CFR Parts 215, 225, and 253
Sections 215.404-71-3 and 215.404-71-4. Removes obsolete cross-references, and adds a reference to the Treasury Direct Web site for interest rate information.
Therefore, 48 CFR parts 215, 225, and 253 are amended as follows:0
1. The authority citation for 48 CFR parts 215, 225, and 253 continues to read as follows:
2. Section 215.404-71-3 is amended in paragraph (b)(7), in the first sentence, by removing ``(see 230.7101-1(a))'' and adding in its place ``(see http://www.treasurydirect.gov/govt/rates/tcir/tcir_opdirsemi.htm)''.
3. Section 215.404-71-4 is amended in paragraph (e)(2) by removing ``(see 230.7001)''.
4. Section 225.7014 is amended by removing ``236.274(a)'' and adding in its place ``236.273(a)''.
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