80 FR 15909 - Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Use of Military Construction Funds (DFARS Case 2015-D006)
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations System Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 58 (March 26, 2015)
Defense Acquisition Regulations System
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 58 (March 26, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-06759 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 58 (Thursday, March 26, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 15909-15911] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-06759] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Defense Acquisition Regulations System 48 CFR Parts 225 and 236 RIN 0750-AI52 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Use of Military Construction Funds (DFARS Case 2015-D006) AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Interim rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: DoD is issuing an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement sections of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, that require offerors bidding on DoD military construction contracts to provide opportunity for competition to American steel producers, fabricators, and manufacturers; and restrict use of military construction funds in certain foreign countries, including countries that border the Arabian Gulf. DATES: Effective March 26, 2015. Comment Date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before May 26, 2015, to be considered in the formation of a final rule. ADDRESSES: Submit comments identified by DFARS Case 2015-D006, using any of the following methods: [cir] Regulations.gov: http://www.regulations.gov. Submit comments via the Federal eRulemaking portal by entering ``DFARS Case 2015-D006'' under the heading ``Enter keyword or ID'' and selecting ``Search.'' Select the link ``Submit a Comment'' that corresponds with ``DFARS Case 2015-D006.'' Follow the instructions provided at the ``Submit a Comment'' screen. Please include your name, company name (if any), and ``DFARS Case 2015-D006'' on your attached document. [[Page 15910]] [cir] Email: osd.dfars@mail.mil. Include DFARS Case 2015-D006 in the subject line of the message. [cir] Fax: 571-372-6094. [cir] Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Ms. 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, telephone 571- 372-6106. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background This interim rule implements sections 108, 111, and 112 of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 (Division I of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015, Pub. L. 113-235), enacted December 16, 2014.Section 108 provides that none of the funds made available in Title I may be used for the procurement of steel for any construction activity for which the requirement for competition opportunity has been denied to American steel producers, fabricators, and manufacturers who bid on DoD construction contracts. Section 111 provides that none of the funds made available in Title I may be obligated for architect and engineer contracts estimated by the Government to exceed $500,000 for projects to be accomplished in certain foreign countries, including countries bordering the Arabian Gulf, unless such contracts are awarded to U.S. firms or U.S. firms in a joint venture with a host nation firm. Section 112 provides, with some exceptions, that none of the funds made available in Title I for military construction in certain foreign countries, including countries bordering the Arabian Gulf, may be used to award any military construction contract estimated by the Government to exceed $1,000,000 to a foreign contractor. The restrictions in section 108 were first enacted in the annual military construction appropriations act in FY 2009 (Title I of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009, Pub. L. 110-329, Division E). This interim rule revises DFARS 236.274 and 236.570(d)(1) to implement the same provision in subsequent military appropriations acts, including section 108 of Title I of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2015, Pub. L. 113-235, Division I. This interim rule also implements section 111 by amending DFARS 225.7015, 236.602-70, and 236.609-70(b)(3) to reflect that the current law now applies to the award of architect and engineering contracts that are estimated to exceed the $500,000 threshold for projects to be performed in certain foreign countries, including countries bordering the Arabian Gulf. The term ``Arabian Sea'' has been replaced with ``Arabian Gulf'' in the clause prescription for DFARS 252.236-7011, Overseas Architect-Engineering Services--Restrictions to the United States. This interim rule likewise implements section 112 by amending DFARS 225.7014, 236.273, and 236.570(c)(1) to reflect that the current law applies to military construction contracts estimated to exceed $1,000,000 that are performed in certain foreign countries, including countries bordering the Arabian Gulf. The term ``Arabian Sea'' has been replaced with ``Arabian Gulf'' in the clause prescription for DFARS 252.236-7010, Overseas Military Construction--Preference for United States Firms. As further background on sections 111 and 112, these restrictions have also been in place since 1997, except that recently the military construction appropriations act restrictions have applied to countries bordering the Arabian Sea, rather than countries bordering the Arabian Gulf. The final rule under DFARS Case 2014-D016 was published in the Federal Register on December 11, 2014, finalizing the change from ``Arabian Gulf'' to ``Arabian Sea.'' In the current statute, enacted on December 16, 2014, sections 111 and 112 have been corrected to refer to the Arabian Gulf again. II. Discussion and Analysis In order to avoid any possible ambiguity as to the applicability of the rule, because there is not uniform agreement as to the correct name for the body of water located between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula (often referred to as the ``Persian Gulf''), the interim rule lists the countries bordering the Gulf in clockwise order (Iran, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Iraq). III. 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. IV. 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. However, an initial regulatory flexibility analysis has been performed, and is summarized as follows: This rule is necessary to require offerors bidding on DoD military construction contracts to provide opportunity for competition to American steel producers, fabricators, and manufacturers; and implement the preference for award only to U.S. firms when awarding certain military construction and architect-engineer contracts to be performed in countries bordering the Arabian Gulf. The objective of this rule is to implement sections 108, 111, and 112 of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 (Division I of Pub. L. 113-235). This rule extends the applicability of the requirement to provide opportunity for competition to American steel producers, fabricators, and manufacturers, and revises the preference for award to U.S. firms of military construction contracts that have an estimated value greater than $1,000,000 and the restriction requiring award only to U.S. firms for architect-engineer contracts that have an estimated value greater than $500,000, to make it applicable to contracts to be performed in a country bordering the Arabian Gulf, rather than a country bordering the Arabian Sea (as required in earlier statutes). Section 108 will benefit any small business entities involved in producing, fabricating, or manufacturing steel products to be used in military [[Page 15911]] construction. Sections 111 and 112 will only apply to a very limited number of small entities--those entities that submit offers in response to solicitations for military construction contracts that have an estimated value greater than $1,000,000 and architect-engineer contracts that have an estimated value greater than $500,000, when the contracts are to be performed in countries bordering the Arabian Gulf. This rule does not add any reporting or recordkeeping requirements. The rule does not duplicate, overlap, or conflict with any other Federal rules. This rule does not impose any significant economic burden on small firms. The rule primarily benefits U.S. firms (both small and large), by requiring offerors bidding on DoD military construction contracts to provide opportunity for competition to American steel producers, fabricators, and manufacturers; and providing a preference for U.S. firms competing for construction and architect- engineer contracts in certain foreign countries, including countries bordering the Arabian Gulf. DoD did not identify any alternatives that could reduce the burden and still meet the objectives of the rule. 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 2015-D006), in correspondence. V. 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). VI. 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 promulgate this interim rule without prior opportunity for public comment. This action is necessary because sections 108, 111, and 112 of Title I, Department of Defense, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, Division I of Pub. L. 113-235, enacted December 16, 2014, became effective upon enactment. This interim rule is necessary so that contracting officers will not risk possible misuse of funds. The interim rule provides contracting officers with the appropriate clause and provision prescriptions for correct use of provisions and clauses that implement the statutory restrictions on use of military construction funds. However, pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 1707 and FAR 1.501-3(b), DoD will consider public comments received in response to this interim rule in the formation of the final rule. List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 225 and 236 Government procurement. Manuel Quinones, Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System. Therefore, 48 CFR parts 225 and 236 are amended as follows: PART 225--FOREIGN ACQUISITION 0 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. 225.7014 [Amended] 0 2. In section 225.7014, amend paragraph (a) by removing ``Arabian Sea'' and adding ``Arabian Gulf'' in its place. 225.7015 [Amended] 0 3. Amend section 225.7015 by removing ``Arabian Sea'' and adding ``Arabian Gulf'' in its place. PART 236--CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTS 0 4. The authority citation for 48 CFR part 236 is revised to read as follows: Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR chapter 1. 0 5. In section 236.273, revise paragraph (a) introductory text to read as follows: 236.273 Construction in foreign countries. (a) In accordance with section 112 of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 (Division I of Pub. L. 113-235) and the same provision in subsequent military construction appropriations acts, military construction contracts funded with military construction appropriations, that are estimated to exceed $1,000,000 and are to be performed in the United States outlying areas in the Pacific and on Kwajalein Atoll, or in countries bordering the Arabian Gulf (i.e., Iran, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Iraq), shall be awarded only to United States firms, unless-- * * * * * 236.274 [Amended] 0 6. Amend section 236.274 by removing ``(Pub. L. 110-329, Division E)'' and adding ``(Pub. L. 110-329, Division E) and the same provision in subsequent military construction appropriations acts'' in its place. 236.570 [Amended] 0 7. Amend section 236.570 by-- 0 a. In paragraph (c)(1), removing ``Arabian Sea'' and adding ``Arabian Gulf'' in its place; and 0 b. In paragraph (d)(1), by removing ``by Title I of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 (Pub. L. 110-329, Division E)'' and adding ``for military construction'' in its place. 0 8. Revise section 236.602-70 to read as follows: 236.602-70 Restriction on award of overseas architect-engineer contracts to foreign firms. In accordance with section 111 of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 (Division I of Pub. L. 113-235) and the same provision in subsequent military construction appropriations acts, architect-engineer contracts funded by military construction appropriations that are estimated to exceed $500,000 and are to be performed in Japan, in any North Atlantic Treaty Organization member country, or in countries bordering the Arabian Gulf (i.e., Iran, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Iraq), shall be awarded only to United States firms or to joint ventures of United States and host nation firms. 236.609-70 [Amended] 0 9. In section 236.609-70, amend paragraph (b)(3) by removing ``Arabian Sea'' and adding ``Arabian Gulf'' in its place. [FR Doc. 2015-06759 Filed 3-25-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P
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‘‘small entity’’ as having the same Regulatory Flexibility Certification, to in the true-up tariff period (before
meaning as the terms ‘‘small business,’’ the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the calculating the true-up amount in the
‘‘small organization,’’ and ‘‘small Small Business Administration. Eligible Recovery calculation), the Rate-
governmental jurisdiction.’’ In addition, of-Return Carrier shall treat the
the term ‘‘small business’’ has the same List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 51 unrecoverable true-up amount as its
meaning as the term ‘‘small business Communications common carriers, Eligible Recovery for the true-up tariff
concern’’ under the Small Business Act. Telecommunications. period.
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of operation; and (3) satisfies any Bureau.
additional criteria established by the
Small Business Administration (SBA). For the reasons discussed in the
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
14. We hereby certify that the rule preamble, the Federal Communications
revisions adopted in the Order will not Commission amends 47 CFR part 51 as Defense Acquisition Regulations
have a significant economic impact on follows: System
a substantial number of small entities.
The Order amends rules adopted in the PART 51—INTERCONNECTION 48 CFR Parts 225 and 236
USF/ICC Transformation Order by
■ 1. The authority citation for part 51 RIN 0750–AI52
correcting conflicts between the new or
continues to read as follows:
revised rules and existing rules, as well Defense Federal Acquisition
as addressing omissions or oversights. Authority: Sections 1–5, 7, 201–05, 207–
09, 218, 220, 225–27, 251–54, 256, 271, Regulation Supplement: Use of Military
These revisions do not create any Construction Funds (DFARS Case
burdens, benefits, or requirements that 303(r), 332, 706 of the Telecommunication
Act of 1996, 48 Stat. 1070, as amended, 1077; 2015–D006)
were not addressed by the Final 47 U.S.C. 151–55, 157, 201–05, 207–09, 218,
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis attached AGENCY: Defense Acquisition
220, 225–27, 251–54, 256, 271, 303(r), 332,
to the USF/ICC Transformation Order. 1302, 47 U.S.C. 157 note, unless otherwise Regulations System, Department of
The Commission will send a copy of the noted. Defense (DoD).
Order, including a copy of this final ACTION: Interim rule.
certification, to the Chief Counsel for Subpart J—Transitional Access
Advocacy of the SBA. In addition, the Service Pricing SUMMARY: DoD is issuing an interim rule
Order (or a summary thereof) and amending the Defense Federal
certification will be published in the ■ 2. Section 51.917 is amended by Acquisition Regulation Supplement
Federal Register. adding paragraphs (d)(1)(viii)(A) and (B) (DFARS) to implement sections of the
to read as follows: Military Construction and Veterans
C. Congressional Review Act Affairs and Related Agencies
§ 51.917 Revenue recovery for rate-of- Appropriations Act, 2015, that require
15. The Commission will send a copy return carriers.
of the Order to Congress and the offerors bidding on DoD military
Government Accountability Office * * * * * construction contracts to provide
pursuant to the Congressional Review (d) * * * opportunity for competition to
Act. (1) * * * American steel producers, fabricators,
(viii) * * * and manufacturers; and restrict use of
V. Ordering Clauses (A) If a Rate-of-Return Carrier in any military construction funds in certain
16. Accordingly, it is ordered, that tariff period underestimates its foreign countries, including countries
pursuant to the authority contained in projected demand for services covered that border the Arabian Gulf.
sections 1, 2, 4(i), 201–203, 220, 251, by § 51.917(b)(6) or 51.915(b)(13), and DATES: Effective March 26, 2015.
252, 254, 303(r) and 403 of the thus has too much Eligible Recovery in Comment Date: Comments on the
Communications Act of 1934, as that tariff period, it shall refund the interim rule should be submitted in
amended, 47 U.S.C. 151, 152, 154(i), amount of any such True-up Revenues writing to the address shown below on
201–203, 220, 251, 252, 254, 303(r) and or True-up Revenues for Access or before May 26, 2015, to be considered
403, and pursuant to §§ 0.91, 0.201(d), Recovery Charge that are not offset by in the formation of a final rule.
0.291, 1.3, and 1.427 of the the Rate-of-Return Carrier’s Eligible ADDRESSES: Submit comments
Commission’s rules, 47 CFR 0.91, Recovery (calculated before including identified by DFARS Case 2015–D006,
0.201(d), 0.291, 1.3 and 1.427, and the true-up amounts in the Eligible using any of the following methods:
pursuant to the delegation of authority Recovery calculation) in the true-up Æ Regulations.gov: http://
in paragraph 1404 of 26 FCC Rcd 17663 tariff period to the Administrator by www.regulations.gov. Submit comments
(2011), the Order and the rules revising August 1 following the date of the Rate- via the Federal eRulemaking portal by
part 51 of the Commission’s rules are of-Return Carrier’s annual access tariff entering ‘‘DFARS Case 2015–D006’’
adopted, effective April 27, 2015. filing. under the heading ‘‘Enter keyword or
17. It is further ordered that the (B) If a Rate-of-Return Carrier in any ID’’ and selecting ‘‘Search.’’ Select the
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Commission shall send a copy of this tariff period receives too little Eligible link ‘‘Submit a Comment’’ that
Order to Congress and the Government Recovery because it overestimates its corresponds with ‘‘DFARS Case 2015–
Accountability Office pursuant to the projected demand for services covered D006.’’ Follow the instructions provided
Congressional Review Act. by § 51.917(b)(6) or 51.915(b)(13), which at the ‘‘Submit a Comment’’ screen.
18. It is further ordered that the True-up Revenues and True-up Please include your name, company
Commission’s Consumer and Revenues for Access Recovery Charge it name (if any), and ‘‘DFARS Case 2015–
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construction. Sections 111 and 112 will officers will not risk possible misuse of awarded only to United States firms,
only apply to a very limited number of funds. The interim rule provides unless—
small entities—those entities that contracting officers with the appropriate * * * * *
submit offers in response to solicitations clause and provision prescriptions for
for military construction contracts that correct use of provisions and clauses 236.274 [Amended]
have an estimated value greater than that implement the statutory restrictions
$1,000,000 and architect-engineer on use of military construction funds. ■ 6. Amend section 236.274 by
contracts that have an estimated value However, pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 1707 removing ‘‘(Pub. L. 110–329, Division
greater than $500,000, when the and FAR 1.501–3(b), DoD will consider E)’’ and adding ‘‘(Pub. L. 110–329,
contracts are to be performed in public comments received in response Division E) and the same provision in
countries bordering the Arabian Gulf. to this interim rule in the formation of subsequent military construction
This rule does not add any reporting the final rule. appropriations acts’’ in its place.
or recordkeeping requirements. The rule
does not duplicate, overlap, or conflict List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 225 and 236.570 [Amended]
with any other Federal rules. This rule 236
■ 7. Amend section 236.570 by—
does not impose any significant Government procurement.
economic burden on small firms. The ■ a. In paragraph (c)(1), removing
rule primarily benefits U.S. firms (both Manuel Quinones, ‘‘Arabian Sea’’ and adding ‘‘Arabian
small and large), by requiring offerors Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Gulf’’ in its place; and
bidding on DoD military construction System.
■ b. In paragraph (d)(1), by removing
contracts to provide opportunity for Therefore, 48 CFR parts 225 and 236 ‘‘by Title I of the Military Construction
competition to American steel are amended as follows: and Veterans Affairs Appropriations
producers, fabricators, and Act, 2009 (Pub. L. 110–329, Division E)’’
manufacturers; and providing a PART 225—FOREIGN ACQUISITION
and adding ‘‘for military construction’’
preference for U.S. firms competing for
■ 1. The authority citation for 48 CFR in its place.
construction and architect-engineer
contracts in certain foreign countries, part 225 continues to read as follows: ■ 8. Revise section 236.602–70 to read
including countries bordering the Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR as follows:
Arabian Gulf. DoD did not identify any chapter 1.
alternatives that could reduce the 236.602–70 Restriction on award of
225.7014 [Amended] overseas architect-engineer contracts to
burden and still meet the objectives of
the rule. ■ 2. In section 225.7014, amend foreign firms.
DoD invites comments from small paragraph (a) by removing ‘‘Arabian In accordance with section 111 of the
business concerns and other interested Sea’’ and adding ‘‘Arabian Gulf’’ in its Military Construction and Veterans
parties on the expected impact of this place. Affairs and Related Agencies
rule on small entities. 225.7015 [Amended] Appropriations Act, 2015 (Division I of
DoD will also consider comments Pub. L. 113–235) and the same
from small entities concerning the ■ 3. Amend section 225.7015 by
removing ‘‘Arabian Sea’’ and adding provision in subsequent military
existing regulations in subparts affected
‘‘Arabian Gulf’’ in its place. construction appropriations acts,
by this rule in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
610. Interested parties must submit such architect-engineer contracts funded by
PART 236—CONSTRUCTION AND military construction appropriations
comments separately and should cite 5
ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTS that are estimated to exceed $500,000
U.S.C. 610 (DFARS Case 2015–D006), in
correspondence. and are to be performed in Japan, in any
■ 4. The authority citation for 48 CFR North Atlantic Treaty Organization
V. Paperwork Reduction Act part 236 is revised to read as follows: member country, or in countries
The rule does not contain any Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR bordering the Arabian Gulf (i.e., Iran,
information collection requirements that chapter 1. Oman, United Arab Emirates, Saudi
require the approval of the Office of ■ 5. In section 236.273, revise paragraph Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and
Management and Budget under the (a) introductory text to read as follows: Iraq), shall be awarded only to United
Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. States firms or to joint ventures of
236.273 Construction in foreign countries.
chapter 35). United States and host nation firms.
(a) In accordance with section 112 of
VI. Determination To Issue an Interim the Military Construction and Veterans 236.609–70 [Amended]
Rule Affairs and Related Agencies
A determination has been made under Appropriations Act, 2015 (Division I of ■ 9. In section 236.609–70, amend
the authority of the Secretary of Defense Pub. L. 113–235) and the same paragraph (b)(3) by removing ‘‘Arabian
that urgent and compelling reasons exist provision in subsequent military Sea’’ and adding ‘‘Arabian Gulf’’ in its
to promulgate this interim rule without construction appropriations acts, place.
prior opportunity for public comment. military construction contracts funded [FR Doc. 2015–06759 Filed 3–25–15; 8:45 am]
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sections 108, 111, and 112 of Title I, appropriations, that are estimated to
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Department of Defense, the Military exceed $1,000,000 and are to be
Construction and Veterans Affairs, and performed in the United States outlying
Related Agencies Appropriations Act, areas in the Pacific and on Kwajalein
2015, Division I of Pub. L. 113–235, Atoll, or in countries bordering the
enacted December 16, 2014, became Arabian Gulf (i.e., Iran, Oman, United
effective upon enactment. This interim Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar,
rule is necessary so that contracting Bahrain, Kuwait, and Iraq), shall be
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| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Interim rule. | |
| Dates | Effective March 26, 2015. | |
| Contact | Ms. Amy G. Williams, telephone 571- 372-6106. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 15909 | |
| RIN Number | 0750-AI52 | |
| CFR Citation | 48
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