        DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
        National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
        50 CFR Part 216
        [I.D. 080299B]
        RIN 0648-AH26
        Protected Species Special Exception Permits; Extension of Comment Period

          AGENCY:
          National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

          ACTION:
          Proposed rule and extension of public comment period.

          SUMMARY:
          NMFS is extending the public comment period on the proposed rule amending the regulations for permits to capture or import marine mammals for purposes of public display under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 (MMPA).

          DATES:
          Comments on this proposed rule must be received or postmarked no later than November 2, 2001.

          ADDRESSES:
          Comments on this proposed rule may be mailed to the National Marine Fisheries Service, Office of Protected Resources, Permits Division (F/PR1), 1315 East-West Highway, Rm. 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910, or may be submitted by facsimile to (301) 713-0376.  Please note that comments will not be accepted by e-mail or by other electronic media.

          FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
          Ann Terbush or Eugene Nitta, National Marine Fisheries Service, Office of Protected Resources, Permits Division (301/713-2289).

        SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
        Background

        On July 3, 2001 (66 FR 35209), NMFS published a proposed rule to revise the regulations for permits to capture or import marine mammals for public display under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (MMPA).  In implementing the 1994 Amendments to the MMPA that affect marine mammals held captive for public display, the proposed regulations would clarify the public display requirements relating to permits to capture or import, transport or transfer of marine mammals, and export of marine mammals.

          Dated: August 15, 2001.
          John Oliver,
          Acting Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.

      [FR Doc. 01-21091  Filed 8-21-01; 8:45 am]
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        NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
        48 CFR Parts 1852, 1853 and 1872
        RIN 2700-AC88
        Re-Issuance of NASA FAR Supplement Subchapters H and I

          AGENCY:
          National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

          ACTION:
          Proposed rule.

          SUMMARY:

          This proposed rule would amend the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) by removing from the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) those portions of the NFS containing information that consists of internal Agency administrative procedures and guidance that does not control the relationship between NASA and contractors or prospective contractors. This change is consistent with the guidance and policy regarding what comprises the Federal Acquisition Regulations System and requires publication for public comment. The NFS document will continue to contain both information requiring codification in the CFR and internal Agency guidance in a single document that is available on the Internet. This change will reduce the administrative burden and time associated with maintaining the NFS by only publishing in the Federal Register for codification in the CFR material that is subject to public comment.

          DATES:
          Comments should be submitted on or before July 20, 2004, to be considered in formulation of the final rule.

          ADDRESSES:

          Interested parties may submit comments, identified by RIN number 2700-AC88, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Comments may also be submitted to Celeste Dalton, NASA, Office of Procurement, Contract Management Division (Code HK), Washington, DC 20546. Comments can also be submitted by e-mail to: Celeste.M.Dalton@nasa.gov.

          FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

          Celeste Dalton, NASA, Office of Procurement, Contract Management Division (Code HK); (202) 358-1645; e-mail: Celeste.M.Dalton@nasa.gov.

        SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

        A. Background

        Currently the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) contains information to implement or supplement the FAR. This information contains NASA's policies, procedures, contract clauses, solicitation provisions, and forms that govern the contracting process or otherwise control the relationship between NASA and contractors or prospective contractors. The NFS also contains information that consists of internal Agency administrative procedures and guidance that does not control the relationship between NASA and contractors or prospective contractors. Regardless of the nature of the information, as a policy, NASA has submitted to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and published in the Federal Register all changes to the NFS. FAR 1.101 states in part that the “Federal Acquisition Regulations System consists of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), which is the primary document, and agency acquisition regulations that implement or supplement the FAR. The FAR System does not include internal agency guidance of the type described in 1.301(a)(2).” FAR 1.301(a)(2) states in part “an agency head may issue or authorize the issuance of internal agency guidance at any organizational level (e.g., designations and delegations of authority, assignments of responsibilities, work-flow procedures, and internal reporting requirements).” Further, FAR 1.303 states that issuance under FAR 1.301(a)(2) need not be published in the Federal Register. Based on the foregoing, NASA is not required to publish and codify internal Agency guidance.
        This proposed rule will modify the existing practice by only publishing those regulations which may have a significant effect beyond the internal operating procedures of the Agency or have a significant cost or administrative impact on contractor or offerors.

        The NFS will continue to integrate into a single document both regulations subject to puplic comments and internal Agency guidance and procedures that do not require public comment. Those portions of the NFS that require public comment will continue to be amended by publishing changes in the Federal Register. NFS regulations that require public comment are issued as Chapter 18 of Title 48, CFR. Changes to portions of the regulations contained in the CFR, along with changes to internal guidance and procedures, will be incorporated into the NASA-maintained Internet version of the NFS through Procurement Notices (PNs). The single official NASA-maintained version of the NFS will remain available on the Internet. NASA personnel must comply with all regulatory and internal guidance and procedures contained in the NFS.

        This change will result in savings in terms of the number of rules subject to publication in the Federal Register and provide greater responsiveness to internal administrative changes.
        B. Regulatory Flexibility Act

        This proposed rule is not expected to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities with the meaning of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601. et seq., because this rule would only remove from the CFR information that is considered internal Agency administrative procedures and guidance. The information removed from the CFR will continue to be made available to the public via the Internet.
        C. Paperwork Reduction Act

        The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the changes do not impose recordkeeping or information collection requirements which require the approval of the Office of Management and Budget under 44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.

          List of Subjects in 48 CFR 1852, 1853, and 1872
          Government procurement.

          Tom Luedtke,
          Assistant Administrator for Procurement.

        Accordingly, 48 CFR Parts 1852, 1853, and 1872 are proposed to be amended as follows:
        1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Parts 1852, 1853, and 1872 continues to read as follows:

          Authority:
          42 U.S.C. 2473(c)(1).

          PART 1852—SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES
          Amend part 1852 by—
          (a) Removing subpart 1852.1; and
          (b) In the introductory text of section 1852.223-74, removing “1823.570-3;” and adding “1823.570-2” in its place.

          PART 1853—FORMS
          3. Remove and reserve Part 1853.

          PART 1872—ACQUISITIONS OF INVESTIGATIONS
          4. Remove and reserve Part 1872.

      [FR Doc. 04-11457  Filed 5-20-04; 8:45 am]
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        ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
        40 CFR Parts 52 and 81
        [EPA-R07-OAR-2021-0391; FRL-8693-03-R7]

        Air Plan Approval; Missouri Redesignation Request and Associated Maintenance Plan for the Jefferson County 2010 SO2 1-Hour NAAQS Nonattainment Area; Reopening of Comment Period

          AGENCY:
          Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

          ACTION:
          Proposed rule; reopening of comment period.

          SUMMARY:

          On June 29, 2021, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule titled, “Air Plan Approval; Missouri Redesignation Request and Associated Maintenance Plan for the Jefferson County 2010 SO2 1-Hour NAAQS Nonattainment Area.” In response to stakeholder requests, the EPA is reopening the comment period for this proposed rule.

          DATES:
          The comment period for the proposed rule published on June 29, 2021 (86 FR 34177), is reopened. Written comments must be received on or before September 16, 2021.

          ADDRESSES:

          You may send comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R07-OAR-2021-0391 to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.

            Instructions: All submissions received must include the Docket ID No. for this rulemaking. Comments received will be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. For detailed instructions on sending comments and additional information on the rulemaking process, see the “Written Comments” heading of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document.

          FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

          Ashley Keas, Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7 Office, Air Quality Planning Branch, 11201 Renner Boulevard, Lenexa, Kansas 66219 at (913) 551-7629, or by email at: keas.ashley@epa.gov.

        SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
        On June 29, 2021, the EPA published in the Federal Register (86 FR 34177), a notice of proposed rulemaking, proposing to approve the State of Missouri's December 27, 2017, request for the EPA to redesignate the Jefferson County, Missouri, 2010 1-hour sulfur dioxide (SO2) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) nonattainment area to attainment and to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision containing a maintenance plan for the area. The State provided supplemental information on: May 15, 2018; February 7, 2019; February 25, 2019; and April 9, 2021. In response to these submittals, on June 28, 2021, the EPA proposed to take the following actions: Approve the State's plan for maintaining attainment of the 2010 1-hour SO2 primary standard in the area; and approve the State's request to redesignate the Jefferson County SO2 nonattainment area to attainment for the 2010 1-hour SO2 primary standard.

        For more detailed information about this matter, please refer to the June 29, 2021 Federal Register document.

        The notice of proposed rulemaking, as initially published in the Federal Register
          , provided for written comments to be submitted to the EPA on or before July 29, 2021 (a 30-day public comment period). Since publication, the EPA was made aware that the Technical Support Document (TSD) associated with the proposed rule was not included in the docket. The TSD was uploaded to the docket on July 18, 2021. Subsequently, the EPA received stakeholder requests for the comment period to be extended. Accordingly, the EPA is reopening the public comment period to afford stakeholders the ability to fully evaluate the EPA's proposed action and an opportunity to comment on the technical basis for the EPA's proposed action. The EPA will address all comments received on the original proposal and on this supplemental notice in our final action.

          Dated: August 11, 2021.
          Edward H. Chu,
          Acting Regional Administrator, Region 7.

      [FR Doc. 2021-17587 Filed 8-16-21; 8:45 am]
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        DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
        National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
        50 CFR Part 648
        [Docket No. 210225-0031;RTID 0648-XX069]
        Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Spiny Dogfish Fishery; Revised 2021 and Projected 2022 Specifications

          AGENCY:
          National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

          ACTION:
          Proposed rule; request for comments.

          SUMMARY:
          NMFS proposes revised specifications for the 2021 Atlantic spiny dogfish fishery based on the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council's updated risk policy, and projected status quo specifications for fishing year 2022, as recommended by the Mid-Atlantic and New England Fishery Management Councils. This action is necessary to establish allowable harvest levels to prevent overfishing while enabling optimum yield, using the best information available. This rule also informs the public of the proposed fishery specifications and provides an opportunity for comment.

          DATES:
          Comments must be received by March 19, 2021.

          ADDRESSES:
          You may submit comments on this document, identified by NOAA-NMFS-2021-0004, by the following method:

            Electronic Submission: Submit all electronic public comments via the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal.
          1. Go to https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=NOAA-NMFS-2021-0004,

          2. Click the “Comment Now!” icon, complete the required fields, and
          3. Enter or attach your comments.

            Instructions: Comments sent by any other method, to any other address or individual, or received after the end of the comment period, may not be considered by NMFS. All comments received are part of the public record and will generally be posted for public viewing on www.regulations.gov without change. All personal identifying information (e.g., name, address, etc.), confidential business information, or otherwise sensitive information submitted voluntarily by the sender will be publicly accessible. NMFS will accept anonymous comments (enter “N/A” in the required fields if you wish to remain anonymous). If you are unable to submit your comment through www.regulations.gov, contact Cynthia Ferrio, Fishery Policy Analyst, Cynthia.Ferrio@noaa.gov.

          Copies of the Supplemental Information Report (SIR) and other supporting documents for this action are available upon request from Dr. Christopher M. Moore, Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, Suite 201, 800 North State Street, Dover, DE 19901. These documents are also accessible via the internet at http://www.mafmc.org/supporting-documents.

          FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
          Cynthia Ferrio, Fishery Policy Analyst, (978) 281-9180.

        SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
        Background
        The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and the New England Fishery Management Council jointly manage the Atlantic Spiny Dogfish Fishery Management Plan (FMP), with the Mid-Atlantic Council acting as the administrative lead. Additionally, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission manages the spiny dogfish fishery in state waters from Maine to North Carolina through an interstate fishery management plan. The Councils' FMP requires the specification of an annual catch limit (ACL), annual catch target (ACT), and total allowable landings (TAL). These limits and other management measures may be set for up to five fishing years at a time, with each fishing year running from May 1 through April 30. This action proposes revised specifications for the 2021 spiny dogfish fishery as well as projects specifications for 2022, based on the Mid-Atlantic Council's updated risk policy.
        The spiny dogfish fishery is currently operating under multi-year specifications for 2019-2021, based on a 2018 assessment update. The commercial quota is already projected to increase approximately 14 percent from fishing year 2020 to 2021 under these initial specifications. However, the Mid-Atlantic Council recently updated its risk policy to accept a higher level of risk for stocks at or above biomass targets (85 FR 81152; December 15, 2020). At its meeting on September 8, 2020, the Mid-Atlantic Council's Scientific and Statistical Committee's (SSC) recommended that the projected Acceptable Biological Catch (ABC) and resulting commercial quota for the 2021 spiny dogfish fishery be recalculated using this new approach. Applying the new risk policy would increase the 2021 ABC 9 percent from what was initially projected (24 percent above 2020).
        The joint New England and Mid-Atlantic Council Spiny Dogfish Monitoring Committee also recommended revising the 2021 specifications to reflect the updated risk policy at its September 2020 meeting, consistent with the SSC. The Monitoring Committee derived its recommendations for the remainder of the revised specifications from the recommended ABC using the process defined in the FMP. Expected Canadian landings (45 mt) were deducted from the ABC to calculate the ACL, which was set equal to the ACT because no overages have occurred in recent years. The estimate of U.S. discards (3,992 mt) was deducted from the ACT to derive the TAL, and expected U.S. recreational landings (53 mt) were removed from the TAL to calculate the final coastwide commercial quota.
        The Monitoring Committee also recommended projecting status quo specifications for fishing year 2022. There is a research track stock assessment for spiny dogfish scheduled in 2022, and little additional or new data will be available to inform 2022 specifications prior to the assessment. Therefore, the Monitoring Committee determined that status quo catch limits would be appropriate until the upcoming assessment can inform specifications for the 2023 fishing year and beyond. Both Councils and the Commission reviewed and approved SSC and Monitoring Committee recommendations at their respective meetings in October and December, and all recommended revised and projected 2021 and 2022 spiny dogfish specifications based on the updated Mid-Atlantic Council risk policy.
        Proposed Specifications

        This action proposes the Councils' recommendations for revised 2021 and projected status quo 2022 spiny dogfish specifications to maintain compliance with the Mid-Atlantic Council's updated risk policy. These proposed catch limits are consistent with the SSC, Monitoring Committee, and Commission recommendations as well. Although currently projected 2021 specifications were already increasing compared to fishing year 2020, these revised catch limits are nearly 10 percent higher after applying the new risk policy. A comparison of the originally projected and proposed revised 2021-2022 specifications is summarized below in Table 1.

          Table 1—Comparison of Original (Current) and Revised (Proposed) Spiny Dogfish Fishery Specifications for Fishing Years 2021 and 2022

            Originally projected 2021(current)

            Million lb
            Metric tons
            Revised 2021-2022(proposed)

            Million lb
            Metric tons
            Percent change

            ABC
            35.37
            16,043
            38.58
            17,498
            9

            ACL = ACT
            35.26
            15,994
            38.48
            17,453
            9

            TAL
            27.60
            12,519
            29.68
            13,461
            8

            Commercial Quota
            27.42
            12,438
            29.56
            13,408
            8

        The Councils did not recommend any other changes to the spiny dogfish fishery. Therefore, all other fishery management measures, including the 6,000-lb (2,722-kg) Federal trip limit, would remain unchanged for fishing years 2021 and projected to be unchanged for 2022 under the proposed action. The Councils will review the projected 2022 specifications to determine if any changes need to be made prior to their implementation. Changes may occur if quota overages trigger accountability measures, or if new stock information results in changes to the ABC recommendations. NMFS will publish a notice prior to the 2022 fishing year to confirm or announce any necessary changes. NMFS expects the 2022 stock assessment to inform development of the next set of specifications beginning in 2023.
        Classification
        Pursuant to section 304(b)(1)(A) of the Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), the NMFS Assistant Administrator has determined that this proposed rule is consistent with the Spiny Dogfish FMP, other provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, and other applicable law, subject to further consideration after public comment.
        This action is not a significant action under Executive Order 12866.
        The Chief Counsel for Regulation of the Department of Commerce certified to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration that this proposed rule, if adopted, would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The factual basis for this determination is as follows.
        The Councils conducted an evaluation of the potential socioeconomic impacts of the proposed measures in conjunction with a SIR. There are no proposed regulatory changes in this spiny dogfish action, so none are considered in the evaluation. The proposed specifications would slightly increase 2021 spiny dogfish catch limits in accordance with the Mid-Atlantic Council's updated risk policy, and project status quo specifications for 2022.
        According to the Northeast Fisheries Science Center commercial ownership database, 2,305 separate vessels held commercial spiny dogfish permits in 2019, the most recent year of fully available data. A total of 1,726 commercial entities owned those permitted vessels, and of those entities, 1,716 are categorized as small businesses and 10 as large businesses. Of those small businesses with commercial spiny dogfish permits, 1,315 had some revenue in 2019.
        The proposed specifications for 2021 and projected specifications for 2022 are expected to provide similar fishing opportunities when compared to the 2020 fishing year. Although the proposed specifications increase the commercial quota, there are no proposed changes to the daily possession limits or other measures that are likely to change fishing behavior. Entities issued a commercial spiny dogfish permit may experience a slight positive impact related to potentially higher landings throughout the course of the entire year. However, based on market conditions, substantial changes in fishing behavior, or increases in short-term landings are not expected as a result of these specifications. As such, the proposed action is not expected to have an impact on the way the fishery operates or the revenue of small entities. Overall, analyses indicate that the proposed specifications will not substantially change: Fishing effort, the risk of overfishing, prices/revenues, or fishery behavior. Additionally, this action will not have a significant impact on small entities. As a result, an initial regulatory flexibility analysis is not required and none has been prepared.
        This proposed rule contains no information collection requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

          Authority:
          16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.

          Dated: February 25, 2021.
          Samuel D. Rauch III,
          Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine Fisheries Service.

      [FR Doc. 2021-04356 Filed 3-3-21; 8:45 am]
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        DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
        Defense Acquisition Regulations System
        48 CFR Part 225
        RIN 0750-AI36
        Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Domestic Source Restrictions on Certain Naval Vessel Components (DFARS Case 2014-D022)

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

          ACTION:
          Proposed rule.

          SUMMARY:
          DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement the statutory domestic source restrictions on acquisition of certain naval vessel components.

          DATES:

            Comment date: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before November 18, 2014, to be considered in the formation of a final rule.

          ADDRESSES:
          Submit comments identified by DFARS Case 2014-D022, using any of the following methods:
          • Regulations.gov: http://www.regulations.gov. Submit comments via the Federal eRulemaking portal by entering “DFARS Case 2014-D022” under the heading “Enter keyword or ID” and selecting “Search.” Select the link “Submit a Comment” that corresponds with “DFARS Case 2014-D022.” Follow the instructions provided at the “Submit a Comment” screen. Please include your name, company name (if any), and “DFARS Case 2014-D022” on your attached document.
          • Email: osd.dfars@mail.mil. Include DFARS Case 2014-D022 in the subject line of the message.
          • Fax: 571-372-6094.
          • Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Amy G. Williams, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP/DARS, Room 3B941, 3060 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3060.

          Comments received generally will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. To confirm receipt of your comment(s), please check www.regulations.gov, approximately two to three days after submission to verify posting (except allow 30 days for posting of comments submitted by mail).

          FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
          Ms. Amy G. Williams, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP/DARS, Room 3B941, 3060 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3060. Telephone 571-372-6106.

        SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

        I. Background
        DoD is proposing to revise DFARS 225.7010 to implement the domestic source restrictions in 10 U.S.C. 2534 on gyrocompasses, electronic navigation chart systems, steering controls, pumps, propulsion and machinery control systems, and totally enclosed lifeboats, to the extent they are unique to marine applications.
        These restrictions are currently implemented in the acquisition regulations of the Defense Logistics Agency and the Department of the Navy, the two DoD components that acquire such naval vessel components. The restrictions are now being incorporated into the DFARS because they impact more than one DoD component.
        10 U.S.C. 2534 prohibits acquisition of these naval vessel components, unless they are manufactured in the United States or Canada, except for acquisitions that do not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold or acquisitions of spare or repair parts needed to support components for naval vessels manufactured outside the United States.

        The waiver criteria at DFARS 225.7008(a) apply to this restriction. The Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics) has waived this restriction for certain defense items manufactured in the United Kingdom, including these naval vessel components (see 79 FR 11770, dated March 3, 2014).
        10 U.S.C. 2534(h) prohibits the use of a contract clause or certification to implement this restriction.
        II. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
        Executive Orders (E.O.s) 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess all costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity). E.O. 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of promoting flexibility. This is not a significant regulatory action and, therefore, was not subject to review under section 6(b) of E.O. 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
        III. 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., because this law has been implemented in the Defense Logistics Agency and Department of Navy regulations for many years, and moving the regulations to the DFARS will have no impact on the public. Therefore, an initial regulatory flexibility analysis has not been performed. DoD invites comments from small business concerns and other interested parties on the expected impact of this rule on small entities.
        DoD will also consider comments from small entities concerning the existing regulations in subparts affected by this rule in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. Interested parties must submit such comments separately and should cite 5 U.S.C 610 (DFARS Case 2014-D022), in correspondence.
        IV. Paperwork Reduction Act
        The rule does not contain any information collection requirements that require the approval of the Office of Management and Budget under the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. chapter 35).

          List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 225
          Government procurement.

          Manuel Quinones,
          Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.

        Therefore, 48 CFR part 225 is proposed to be amended as follows:

          PART 225—FOREIGN ACQUISITION

        1. The authority citation for 48 CFR part 225 continues to read as follows:

          Authority:
          41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR chapter 1.

        2. Amend section 225.7008 by revising paragraph (b) to read as follows:

          225.7008
          Waiver of restrictions of 10 U.S.C. 2534.

          (b) In accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (a)(1)(i) through (iii) of this section, the USD(AT&L) has waived the restrictions of 10 U.S.C. 2534(a) for certain items manufactured in the United Kingdom, including air circuit breakers for naval vessels (see 225.7006) and the naval vessel components listed at 225.7010-1.

        3. Add section 225.7010 to read as follows:

          225.7010
          Restriction on certain naval vessel components.

        4. Add sections 225.7010-1, 225.7010-2, 225.7010-3, and 225.7010-4 to read as follows:

          225.7010-1
          Restriction.
          In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2534, do not acquire the following components of naval vessels, to the extent they are unique to marine applications, unless manufactured in the United States or Canada:
          (a) Gyrocompasses.
          (b) Electronic navigation chart systems.
          (c) Steering controls.
          (d) Pumps.
          (e) Propulsion and machinery control systems.
          (f) Totally enclosed lifeboats.

          225.7010-2
          Exceptions.
          This restriction does not apply to—
          (a) Contracts of subcontracts that do not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; or
          (b) Acquisition of spare or repair parts needed to support components for naval vessels manufactured outside the United States. Support includes the purchase of spare gyrocompasses, electronic navigation chart systems, steering controls, pumps, propulsion and machinery control systems, or totally enclosed lifeboats, when those from alternate sources are not interchangeable.

          225.7010-3
           Waiver.
          (a) The waiver criteria at 225.7008(a) apply to this restriction.
          (b) The Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics) has waived the restriction of 10 U.S.C. 2534 for certain items manufactured in the United Kingdom, including the items listed in section 225.7010-1. See 225.7008.

          225.7010-4
           Implementation.
          (a) 10 U.S.C. 2534(h) prohibits the use of contract clauses or certifications to implement this restriction.
          (b) Agencies shall accomplish implementation of this restriction through use of management and oversight techniques that achieve the objectives of this section without imposing a significant management burden on the Government or the contractor involved.

      [FR Doc. 2014-22369 Filed 9-18-14; 8:45 am]
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