80 FR 32038 - Military Resale Commodities

COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 108 (June 5, 2015)

Page Range		32038-32039
FR Document		2015-13793

The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled (the Committee) has in its procurement program nonprofit agencies that sell products to military commissary stores for resale. The items sold are assigned to specific number series so that the nonprofit agencies, the Committee, and the military stores may identify the specific products. The number series are only used for identification of specific products sold in the military stores. These product numbers are internal only to the Committee, the nonprofit agencies, and the military commissaries. This rule adds additional number series to the authorized series so that replacement products may have their own unique identifying numbers.

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COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED

41 CFR Part 51-6


Military Resale Commodities

AGENCY: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely 
Disabled.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or 
Severely Disabled (the Committee) has in its procurement program 
nonprofit agencies that sell products to military commissary stores for 
resale. The items sold are assigned to specific number series so that 
the nonprofit agencies, the Committee, and the military stores may 
identify the specific products. The number series are only used for 
identification of specific products sold in the military stores. These 
product numbers are internal only to the Committee, the nonprofit 
agencies, and the military commissaries. This rule adds additional 
number series to the authorized series so that replacement products may 
have their own unique identifying numbers.

DATES: Effective June 5, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely 
Disabled, 1401 S. Clark Street, Suite 715, Arlington, Virginia 22202-
4149.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barry S. Lineback, Telephone: (703) 
603-7740, Fax: (703) 603-0655, or email CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee's regulation at 41 CFR 51-6.4, 
Military Resale Commodities, requires military commissary stores and 
other military resale outlets to stock

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certain products in the Committee's program, which are identified by 
special military resale number series. 41 CFR 51-6.4 references number 
series 0- (0-99), 200-, 300-, 400-, 500-, 600-, 700-, 800-, 900-, 1000-
, 1100-, 1200- (1200-9999), and 10000- (10000-10999), with the 300-800-
, 900-, 1000-, 1100-, and 10000- (10000-10999) series being stocked 
exclusively and all series being stocked in as broad a range as 
practicable. Additional number series are required because the numbers 
cannot be re-used after being assigned to a product. The expansion of 
the number series will not expand the scope of the military resale 
products, rather it will allow for the effective administration and 
maintenance of the military resale program at its current level. This 
final rule adds series 11000 (11000-11999); 12000 (12000-12999); 13000 
(13000-13999); 14000 (14000-14999); 15000 (15000-15999); and 16000 
(16000-16999) to 41 CFR 51-6.4(b), (c)(2), (c)(4), and (d) to be 
stocked in as broad a range as practicable.
    Executive Order 12866: This agency has made the determination that 
this rule is not significant for the purposes of EO 12866.
    Administrative Procedure Act: The Committee finds under 5 U.S.C. 
553(b)(3)(B) that good cause exists to waive prior notice and 
opportunity for public comment. This final rule simply adds numbers to 
a series of number that already exist. These series are internal to 
this agency and have no impact on nonprofit agencies not working in the 
military resale area. National Industries for the Blind, a central 
nonprofit agency in the Committee's program, requested these specific 
number series on behalf of the nonprofit agencies that participate in 
the military resale arena. The Defense Commissary Agency also asked the 
Committee to take this action. Since both the Federal and nonprofit 
agencies requested these number series, it is highly unlikely that 
there would be any adverse comments on this rule. Because this 
amendment is not a substantive change to the regulation, it is 
unnecessary to provide notice and opportunity for public comment. 
Further, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(A), this rule of agency 
organization, procedure and practice is not subject to the requirement 
to provide prior notice and opportunity for public comment. The 
Committee also finds that the 30-day delay in effectiveness, required 
under 5 U.S.C. 553(d), is inapplicable because this rule is not a 
substantive rule. This final rule merely expands the series of item 
numbers for use in the military resale program.
    Regulatory Flexibility Act: Because notice and opportunity for 
comment are not required pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 or any other law, the 
analytical requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 
et seq.) are inapplicable. Therefore, a regulatory flexibility analysis 
is not required and has not been prepared.

List of Subjects in 41 CFR Part 51-6

    Procurement procedures.

    For the reasons set out in the preamble, the committee amends 41 
CFR part 51 as follows:

PART 51-6--PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES

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1. The authority citation for part 51-6 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority:  41 U.S.C. 8501-8506.

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2. In Sec.  51-6.4 revise paragraphs (b), (c)(2), (c)(4), and (d) to 
read as follows:


Sec.  51-6.4  Military resale commodities.

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    (b) Authorized resale outlets shall stock military resale 
commodities in as broad a range as practicable. Authorized resale 
outlets may stock commercial items comparable to military resale 
commodities they stock, except that military commissary stores shall 
stock military resale commodities in the 300-800-, 900-, 1000-, 1100-, 
10000- (10000-10999), 11000 (11000-11999); 12000 (12000-12999); 13000 
(13000-13999); 14000 (14000-14999); 15000 (15000-15999); and 16000 
(16000-16999) series exclusively, unless an exception has been granted 
on an individual store basis for the stocking of comparable commercial 
items for which there is a significant customer demand.
    (c) * * *
    (2) Require the stocking in commissary stores of military resale 
commodities in the 0- (0-99), 200-, 300-, 400-, 500-, 600-, 700-, 800-, 
900-, 1000-, 1100-, 1200- (1200-9999), 10000- (10000-10999), 11000 
(11000-11999); 12000 (12000-12999); 13000 (13000-13999); 14000 (14000-
14999); 15000 (15000-15999); and 16000 (16000-16999) series in as broad 
a range as is practicable.
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    (4) Establish policies and procedures which reserve to its agency 
headquarters the authority to grant exceptions to the exclusive 
stocking of 300-, 800-, 900-, 1000-, 1100-, 10000- (10000-10999), 11000 
(11000-11999); 12000 (12000-12999); 13000 (13000-13999); 14000 (14000-
14999); 15000 (15000-15999); and 16000 (16000-16999) series military 
resale commodities.
    (d) The Defense Commissary Agency shall provide the Committee a 
copy of each directive which relates to the stocking of military resale 
commodities in commissary stores, including exceptions authorizing the 
stocking of commercial items in competition with 300-, 800-, 900-, 
1000-, 1100-, 10000- (10000-10999), 11000 (11000-11999); 12000 (12000-
12999); 13000 (13000-13999); 14000 (14000-14999); 15000 (15000-15999); 
and 16000 (16000-16999) series military resale commodities.
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Barry S. Lineback,
Director, Business Operations.
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IX. Statutory and Executive Order Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601 et X. Congressional Review Act
Reviews seq.), do not apply. Pursuant to the Congressional Review
This action establishes an exemption This action directly regulates growers, Act (5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.), EPA will
from the requirement of a tolerance food processors, food handlers, and food submit a report containing this rule and
under FFDCA section 408(d) in retailers, not States or tribes, nor does other required information to the U.S.
response to a petition submitted to the this action alter the relationships or Senate, the U.S. House of
Agency. The Office of Management and distribution of power and Representatives, and the Comptroller
Budget (OMB) has exempted these types responsibilities established by Congress General of the United States prior to
of actions from review under Executive in the preemption provisions of FFDCA publication of the rule in the Federal
Order 12866, entitled ‘‘Regulatory section 408(n)(4). As such, the Agency Register. This action is not a ‘‘major
Planning and Review’’ (58 FR 51735, has determined that this action will not rule’’ as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).
October 4, 1993). Because this action have a substantial direct effect on States List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 180
has been exempted from review under or tribal governments, on the
Environmental protection,
Executive Order 12866, this action is relationship between the national
Administrative practice and procedure,
not subject to Executive Order 13211, government and the States or tribal
Agricultural commodities, Pesticides
entitled ‘‘Actions Concerning governments, or on the distribution of and pests, Reporting and recordkeeping
Regulations That Significantly Affect power and responsibilities among the requirements.
Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use’’ (66 various levels of government or between
FR 28355, May 22, 2001) or Executive the Federal Government and Indian Dated: May 29, 2015.
Order 13045, entitled ‘‘Protection of tribes. Thus, the Agency has determined Daniel J. Rosenblatt,
Children from Environmental Health that Executive Order 13132, entitled Acting Director, Registration Division, Office
Risks and Safety Risks’’ (62 FR 19885, of Pesticide Programs.
‘‘Federalism’’ (64 FR 43255, August 10,
April 23, 1997). This action does not 1999) and Executive Order 13175, Therefore, 40 CFR chapter I is
contain any information collections entitled ‘‘Consultation and Coordination amended as follows:
subject to OMB approval under the with Indian Tribal Governments’’ (65 FR
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 PART 180—[AMENDED]
67249, November 9, 2000) do not apply
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), nor does it require
to this action. In addition, this action 1. The authority citation for part 180
any special considerations under ■
Executive Order 12898, entitled does not impose any enforceable duty or continues to read as follows:
‘‘Federal Actions to Address contain any unfunded mandate as
Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321(q), 346a and 371.
Environmental Justice in Minority described under Title II of the Unfunded
Populations and Low-Income Mandates Reform Act (UMRA) (2 U.S.C. ■ 2. In § 180.940, add alphabetically the
Populations’’ (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1501 et seq.). following inert ingredient to the table in
1994). This action does not involve any paragraph (a) to read as follows:
Since tolerances and exemptions that technical standards that would require § 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active
are established on the basis of a petition Agency consideration of voluntary and inert ingredients for use in
under FFDCA section 408(d), such as consensus standards pursuant to section antimicrobial formulations (Food-contact
the exemption in this final rule, do not 12(d) of the National Technology surface sanitizing solutions).
require the issuance of a proposed rule, Transfer and Advancement Act * * * * *
the requirements of the Regulatory (NTTAA) (15 U.S.C. 272 note). (a) * * *

Pesticide chemical CAS Reg. No. Limits

* * * * * * *
Aluminum sulfate ....................................... 10043–01–3 When ready for use, the end-use concentration is not to exceed 50 ppm.

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* * * * * SUMMARY: The Committee for Purchase authorized series so that replacement
[FR Doc. 2015–13821 Filed 6–4–15; 8:45 am] From People Who Are Blind or Severely products may have their own unique
BILLING CODE 6560–50–P Disabled (the Committee) has in its identifying numbers.
procurement program nonprofit DATES: Effective June 5, 2015.
agencies that sell products to military ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase
COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM commissary stores for resale. The items From People Who Are Blind or Severely
PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR sold are assigned to specific number Disabled, 1401 S. Clark Street, Suite
SEVERELY DISABLED series so that the nonprofit agencies, the 715, Arlington, Virginia 22202–4149.
Committee, and the military stores may FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
41 CFR Part 51–6 identify the specific products. The Barry S. Lineback, Telephone: (703)
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number series are only used for 603–7740, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or email
Military Resale Commodities identification of specific products sold CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov.
AGENCY: Committee for Purchase From in the military stores. These product SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
People Who Are Blind or Severely numbers are internal only to the Committee’s regulation at 41 CFR 51–
Disabled. Committee, the nonprofit agencies, and 6.4, Military Resale Commodities,
the military commissaries. This rule requires military commissary stores and
ACTION: Final rule.
adds additional number series to the other military resale outlets to stock

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		Effective June 5, 2015.
Contact		Barry S. Lineback, Telephone: (703) 603-7740, Fax: (703) 603-0655, or email [email protected]
FR Citation		80 FR 32038