80_FR_74923 80 FR 74694 - Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Technical Amendments

80 FR 74694 - Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Technical Amendments

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations System

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 229 (November 30, 2015)

Page Range74694-74695
FR Document2015-30307

DoD is making technical amendments to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to provide needed editorial changes.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 229 (Monday, November 30, 2015)
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 229 (Monday, November 30, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 74694-74695]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-30307]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

48 CFR Parts 217, 239, and 252

[Docket DARS-2015-0069]


Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Technical 
Amendments

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: DoD is making technical amendments to the Defense Federal 
Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to provide needed editorial 
changes.

DATES: Effective November 30, 2015.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Jennifer L. Hawes, Defense 
Acquisition

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Regulations System, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DARS), Room 3B941, 3060 Defense 
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3060. Telephone 571-372-6115; facsimile 
571-372-6094.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This final rule amends the DFARS as follows:
    1. Directs contracting officers to additional DFARS Procedures, 
Guidance, and Information (PGI) by adding references at--
     DFARS 217.500(b) to PGI 217.502-1;
     DFARS 217.502-1(a)(1) and (b)(1) to PGI 217.502-1(a)(1) 
and (b)(1), respectively; and
     DFARS 239.7603 to PGI 239.7603.
    2. Makes conforming changes at DFARS 239.7604, 252.239-7009, and 
252.239-7010.

List of Subjects in 48 CFR 217, 239, and 252

    Government procurement.

Jennifer L. Hawes,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.

    Therefore, 48 CFR parts 217, 239, and 252 are amended as follows:

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1. The authority citation for 48 CFR parts 217, 239, and 252 continues 
to read as follows:

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

PART 217--SPECIAL CONTRACTING METHODS

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2. In section 217.500, paragraph (b) is added to read as follows:


217.500  Scope of subpart.

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    (b) A contracting activity from one DoD Component may provide 
acquisition assistance to deployed DoD units or personnel from another 
DoD Component. See PGI 217.502-1 for guidance and procedures.
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3. Sections 217.502 and 217.502-1 are added to read as follows:


217.502  Procedures.


217.502-1  General.

    (a) Determination of best procurement approach--(1) Assisted 
acquisitions. Follow the procedures at PGI 217.502-1(a)(1), when a 
contracting activity from one DoD Component provides acquisition 
assistance to deployed DoD units or personnel from another DoD 
Component.
    (b) Written agreement on responsibility for management and 
administration--(1) Assisted acquisitions. Follow the procedures at PGI 
217.502-1(b)(1), when a contracting activity from a DoD Component 
provides acquisition assistance to deployed DoD units or personnel from 
another DoD Component.

PART 239--ACQUISITION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY


239.7603  [Redesignated as 239.7604]

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4. Redesignate section 239.7603 as section 239.7604.
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5. Add new section 239.7603 to read as follows:


239.7603  Procedures.

    Follow the procedures relating to cloud computing at PGI 239.7603.

PART 252--SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES


252.239-7009  [Amended]

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6. Amend section 252.239-7009, in the introductory text, by removing 
``239.7603(a)'' and adding ``239.7604(a)'' in its place.


252.239-7010  [Amended]

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7. Amend section 252.239-7010, in the introductory text, by removing 
``239.7603(b)'' and adding ``239.7604(b)'' in its place.
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                                                   (3) DMDC will process, store, host, and              requirement that the Reimbursement                    system, rather than requiring recipients
                                                maintain data and coordinate data sharing on            Form, with supporting cost                            to establish individual accounts with
                                                request that meets established DoD                      documentation, must be submitted each                 the U.S. Treasury, as had previously
                                                information assurance standards in                      time an entity makes a request for                    been announced. The Media Bureau
                                                accordance with this appendix and 32 CFR
                                                part 310.
                                                                                                        reimbursement from the Fund; and a                    found that this change would mitigate
                                                   (4) Each organization requesting TAP data            decision that cost documentation, as                  against waste, fraud and abuse by saving
                                                sharing will prepare a business case to                 well as the name, address, and other                  Commission resources and providing
                                                support the purpose and type of data                    identifying information pertaining to                 the agency with more control over the
                                                requested from other parties.                           vendors, will not be made publicly                    creation of payment accounts.
                                                   (i) The business case will clearly articulate        available.                                               The Media Bureau also adopts a
                                                how the requested data enables the parties to                                                                 process wherein a broadcaster or MVPD
                                                                                                        DATES: November 30, 2015.
                                                meet their mission and better serve Service                                                                   must submit information on the
                                                members and veterans.                                   ADDRESSES: A copy of any comments on
                                                                                                        the Paperwork Reduction Act                           Reimbursement Form, with supporting
                                                   (ii) The business case will be submitted to
                                                                                                        information collection requirements                   cost documentation, each time it makes
                                                TVPO for review and approval.
                                                   (iii) Approved business cases will be                contained herein should be submitted to               a request for reimbursement from the
                                                submitted to DMDC to set up business                    Cathy Williams, Federal                               Fund, not only at the beginning and end
                                                processes and cost sharing arrangements.                Communications Commission, 445 12th                   of the reimbursement period.
                                                   (5) To ensure protection of PII and privacy:                                                                  Finally, after seeking comment on
                                                                                                        Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, or
                                                   (i) The DoD Components and interagency               by email to PRA@fcc.gov and to                        which data points, if any, should be
                                                parties will share Service member
                                                                                                        Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov.                               considered confidential or nor subject to
                                                information in accordance with 32 CFR part                                                                    public disclosure, the Media Bureau
                                                310 and requirements for collecting, sharing,           FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                                                                                                                              concludes that cost documentation
                                                storing, and maintaining PII. They will meet            Pamela Gallant, Policy Division, Media
                                                                                                                                                              submitted by entities seeking
                                                the need, if required, to establish a system of         Bureau, FCC, 202–418–0614 or email
                                                                                                                                                              reimbursement for actual costs (for
                                                records notification; and                               Pamela.Gallant@fcc.gov.
                                                   (ii) All official procedures for safeguarding                                                              example, invoices), as well as the name,
                                                                                                        SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a                  address, and other identifying
                                                and retaining PII will be followed as                   summary of the Commission’s
                                                established in 32 CFR part 310.                                                                               information pertaining to the vendor
                                                   (c) Management Portfolio. (1) DoD TAP
                                                                                                        document, DA 15–1238; GN Docket No.                   providing equipment or service to a
                                                data and information requirements governed              12–268, released October 30, 2015. The                specific broadcaster or MVPD, will not
                                                by this appendix will be reviewed by TVPO               full text of this document is available for           be made publicly available.
                                                for alignment to the investment and IT                  inspection and copying during normal                     The Commission will send a copy of
                                                portfolios to ensure no duplication of                  business hours in the FCC Reference                   this document in a report to be sent to
                                                capability or system redundancies occur                 Center (Room CY–A257), 445 12th                       Congress and the Government
                                                during requirement development or IT                    Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. The
                                                acquisition.
                                                                                                                                                              Accountability Office pursuant to the
                                                                                                        full text may also be downloaded at:                  Congressional Review Act, see 5 U.S.C.
                                                   (2) TAP data will be shared in a standard            www.fcc.gov.
                                                form for the enterprise to facilitate                                                                         801(a)(1)(A).
                                                                                                           The Media Bureau adopts the final
                                                compliance verification and to measure                  catalog of expenses, embedded in FCC                  Federal Communications Commission.
                                                effectiveness of the program.                                                                                 William T. Lake,
                                                                                                        Form 2100, Schedule 399, to be used by
                                                  Dated: November 23, 2015.                             broadcasters and MVPDs seeking                        Chief, Media Bureau.
                                                Aaron Siegel,                                           reimbursement from the TV Broadcaster                 [FR Doc. 2015–29483 Filed 11–27–15; 8:45 am]
                                                Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison                  Relocation Fund following the Incentive               BILLING CODE 6712–01–P
                                                Officer, Department of Defense.                         Auction. The costs included in the
                                                [FR Doc. 2015–30240 Filed 11–27–15; 8:45 am]            catalog are not intended to be an
                                                BILLING CODE 5001–06–P                                  exhaustive list of reimbursable                       DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
                                                                                                        expenses, but rather represent those
                                                                                                        expenses that relocated broadcasters                  Defense Acquisition Regulations
                                                FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS                                  and MVPDs will most commonly incur                    System
                                                COMMISSION                                              as a result of the channel repack.
                                                                                                        Entities can submit expenses not listed               48 CFR Parts 217, 239, and 252
                                                47 CFR Part 73                                          in the catalog using the ‘‘other’’ catch-             [Docket DARS–2015–0069]
                                                                                                        all categories found throughout the
                                                [GN Docket No. 12–268; DA 15–1238]
                                                                                                        catalog. The Commission will send FCC                 Defense Federal Acquisition
                                                Media Bureau Finalizes                                  Form 2100, Schedule 399 to the Office                 Regulation Supplement; Technical
                                                Reimbursement Form for Submission                       of Management and Budget for final                    Amendments
                                                to OMB and Adopts Catalog of                            approval of the information collection
                                                                                                        requirement contained therein under                   AGENCY:  Defense Acquisition
                                                Expenses                                                                                                      Regulations System, Department of
                                                                                                        the Paperwork Reduction Act. The final
                                                AGENCY:  Federal Communications                         version of the Reimbursement Form,                    Defense (DoD).
                                                Commission.                                             FCC Form 2100, Schedule 399                           ACTION: Final rule.
                                                ACTION: Final action; requirements and                  (Reimbursement Form or Form),
                                                                                                                                                              SUMMARY:   DoD is making technical
                                                procedures.                                             including the embedded expense
                                                                                                                                                              amendments to the Defense Federal
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                                                                                                        catalog, will be submitted to the Office
                                                SUMMARY:   In this document, the Media                                                                        Acquisition Regulation Supplement
                                                                                                        of Management and Budget for approval
                                                Bureau adopts the following a final                                                                           (DFARS) to provide needed editorial
                                                                                                        under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
                                                catalog of expenses; a procedure                           In addition, the Media Bureau adopts               changes.
                                                whereby reimbursement payments will                     a process for making payments from the                DATES: Effective November 30, 2015.
                                                be disbursed via the agency’s internal                  TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund via the                FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
                                                vendor payment system; a procedural                     Commission’s internal vendor payment                  Jennifer L. Hawes, Defense Acquisition


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                                                Regulations System,                                     PGI 217.502–1(b)(1), when a contracting               from coercing a driver to violate the
                                                OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DARS), Room                              activity from a DoD Component                         commercial regulations. This rule
                                                3B941, 3060 Defense Pentagon,                           provides acquisition assistance to                    includes procedures for drivers to report
                                                Washington, DC 20301–3060.                              deployed DoD units or personnel from                  incidents of coercion to FMCSA,
                                                Telephone 571–372–6115; facsimile                       another DoD Component.                                establishes rules of practice that the
                                                571–372–6094.                                                                                                 Agency will follow in response to
                                                SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This final
                                                                                                        PART 239—ACQUISITION OF                               reports of coercion, and describes
                                                rule amends the DFARS as follows:                       INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY                                penalties that may be imposed on
                                                   1. Directs contracting officers to                                                                         entities found to have coerced drivers.
                                                                                                        239.7603    [Redesignated as 239.7604]
                                                additional DFARS Procedures,                                                                                  This rulemaking is authorized by
                                                Guidance, and Information (PGI) by                      ■ 4. Redesignate section 239.7603 as                  section 32911 of the Moving Ahead for
                                                adding references at—                                   section 239.7604.                                     Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–
                                                                                                        ■ 5. Add new section 239.7603 to read                 21) and the Motor Carrier Safety Act of
                                                   • DFARS 217.500(b) to PGI 217.502–
                                                1;                                                      as follows:                                           1984 (MCSA), as amended.
                                                   • DFARS 217.502–1(a)(1) and (b)(1) to                239.7603    Procedures.                               DATES: This final rule is effective
                                                PGI 217.502–1(a)(1) and (b)(1),                                                                               January 29, 2016.
                                                                                                          Follow the procedures relating to                      Petitions for Reconsideration of this
                                                respectively; and                                       cloud computing at PGI 239.7603.
                                                   • DFARS 239.7603 to PGI 239.7603.                                                                          final rule must be submitted to FMCSA
                                                   2. Makes conforming changes at                       PART 252—SOLICITATION                                 Administrator no later than December
                                                DFARS 239.7604, 252.239–7009, and                       PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT                               30, 2015.
                                                252.239–7010.                                           CLAUSES                                               ADDRESSES:

                                                List of Subjects in 48 CFR 217, 239, and                252.239–7009       [Amended]                          Availability of Rulemaking Documents
                                                252                                                                                                             For access to docket FMCSA–2012–
                                                                                                        ■  6. Amend section 252.239–7009, in
                                                    Government procurement.                                                                                   0377 to read background documents and
                                                                                                        the introductory text, by removing
                                                                                                                                                              comments received, go to http://
                                                Jennifer L. Hawes,                                      ‘‘239.7603(a)’’ and adding ‘‘239.7604(a)’’
                                                                                                                                                              www.regulations.gov at any time, or to
                                                Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations                 in its place.
                                                                                                                                                              Docket Services at U.S. Department of
                                                System.                                                 252.239–7010       [Amended]                          Transportation, Room W12–140, 1200
                                                  Therefore, 48 CFR parts 217, 239, and                 ■  7. Amend section 252.239–7010, in                  New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
                                                252 are amended as follows:                             the introductory text, by removing                    DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
                                                ■ 1. The authority citation for 48 CFR                  ‘‘239.7603(b)’’ and adding                            Monday through Friday, except Federal
                                                parts 217, 239, and 252 continues to                    ‘‘239.7604(b)’’ in its place.                         holidays.
                                                read as follows:                                        [FR Doc. 2015–30307 Filed 11–27–15; 8:45 am]          Privacy Act
                                                                                                        BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
                                                  Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR                                                                          In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c),
                                                chapter 1.                                                                                                    DOT solicits comments from the public
                                                                                                                                                              to better inform its rulemaking process.
                                                PART 217—SPECIAL CONTRACTING                            DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                                                                                                                              DOT posts these comments, without
                                                METHODS
                                                                                                        Federal Motor Carrier Safety                          edit, including any personal information
                                                ■ 2. In section 217.500, paragraph (b) is               Administration                                        the commenter provides, to
                                                added to read as follows:                                                                                     www.regulations.gov, as described in
                                                                                                        49 CFR Parts 386 and 390                              the system of records notice (DOT/ALL–
                                                217.500    Scope of subpart.                                                                                  14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
                                                *     *    *     *     *                                [Docket No. FMCSA–2012–0377]                          www.dot.gov/privacy.
                                                  (b) A contracting activity from one                   RIN 2126–AB57                                         FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
                                                DoD Component may provide                                                                                     Charles Medalen, Regulatory Affairs
                                                acquisition assistance to deployed DoD                  Prohibiting Coercion of Commercial                    Division, Office of Chief Counsel, (202)
                                                units or personnel from another DoD                     Motor Vehicle Drivers                                 493–0349. FMCSA office hours are from
                                                Component. See PGI 217.502–1 for                                                                              9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through
                                                                                                        AGENCY:  Federal Motor Carrier Safety
                                                guidance and procedures.                                                                                      Friday, except Federal holidays.
                                                                                                        Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
                                                ■ 3. Sections 217.502 and 217.502–1 are                                                                       SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                added to read as follows:                               ACTION: Final rule.
                                                                                                                                                              Table of Contents
                                                217.502    Procedures.                                  SUMMARY:   FMCSA adopts regulations
                                                                                                                                                              I. Abbreviations and Acronyms
                                                                                                        that prohibit motor carriers, shippers,
                                                217.502–1    General.                                                                                         II. Executive Summary
                                                                                                        receivers, or transportation                          III. Legal Basis for This Rulemaking
                                                  (a) Determination of best procurement                 intermediaries from coercing drivers to               IV. Background
                                                approach—(1) Assisted acquisitions.                     operate commercial motor vehicles                     V. Discussion of Comments
                                                Follow the procedures at PGI 217.502–                   (CMVs) in violation of certain                        VI. Section-by-Section Description
                                                1(a)(1), when a contracting activity from               provisions of the Federal Motor Carrier               VII. Regulatory Analyses
                                                one DoD Component provides                              Safety Regulations (FMCSRs)—                          I. Abbreviations and Acronyms
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                                                acquisition assistance to deployed DoD                  including drivers’ hours-of-service
                                                units or personnel from another DoD                     limits; the commercial driver’s license               CDL Commercial Driver’s License
                                                Component.                                              (CDL) regulations; drug and alcohol                   CMV Commercial Motor Vehicle
                                                                                                                                                              DOT Department of Transportation
                                                  (b) Written agreement on                              testing rules; and the Hazardous                      FMCSA Federal Motor Carrier Safety
                                                responsibility for management and                       Materials Regulations (HMRs). In                       Administration
                                                administration—(1) Assisted                             addition, the rule prohibits anyone who               FMCSRs Federal Motor Carrier Safety
                                                acquisitions. Follow the procedures at                  operates a CMV in interstate commerce                  Regulations



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Document Created: 2018-03-01 11:12:30
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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesEffective November 30, 2015.
ContactMs. Jennifer L. Hawes, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DARS), Room 3B941, 3060 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3060. Telephone 571-372-6115; facsimile 571-372-6094.
FR Citation80 FR 74694 
CFR Citation48 CFR 217
48 CFR 239
48 CFR 252

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