81_FR_36353 81 FR 36245 - Federal Acquisition Regulation; Removal of Regulations Relating to Telegraphic Communication

81 FR 36245 - Federal Acquisition Regulation; Removal of Regulations Relating to Telegraphic Communication

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 108 (June 6, 2016)

Page Range36245-36251
FR Document2016-13189

DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to delete the use of ``telegram'', ``telegraph'', and related terms. The objective is to delete reference to obsolete technologies no longer in use and replace with references to electronic communications. In addition, conforming changes are proposed covering expedited notice of termination and change orders.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 108 (Monday, June 6, 2016) 
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 108 (Monday, June 6, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
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[FR Doc No: 2016-13189]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

48 CFR Parts 5, 14, 19, 22, 25, 28, 43, 47, 49, 52, and 53

[FAR Case 2015-035; Docket 2015-0035; Sequence 1]
RIN 9000-AN23


Federal Acquisition Regulation; Removal of Regulations Relating 
to Telegraphic Communication

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration 
(GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to delete the use of ``telegram'', 
``telegraph'', and related terms. The objective is to delete reference 
to obsolete technologies no longer in use and replace with references 
to electronic communications. In addition, conforming changes are 
proposed covering expedited notice of termination and change orders.

DATES: Interested parties should submit written comments to the 
Regulatory Secretariat Division at one of the addresses shown below on 
or before August 5, 2016 to be considered in the formulation of a final 
rule.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments in response to FAR Case 2015-035 by any of 
the following methods:
     Regulations.gov: http://www.regulations.gov. Submit 
comments via the Federal eRulemaking portal by searching for ``FAR Case 
2015-035''. Select the link ``Comment Now'' that corresponds with FAR 
Case 2015-035. Follow the instructions provided at the ``Comment Now'' 
screen. Please include your name, company name (if any), and ``FAR Case 
2015-035'' on your attached document.
     Mail: General Services Administration, Regulatory 
Secretariat Division (MVCB), ATTN: Ms. Flowers, 1800 F Street NW., 2nd 
Floor, Washington, DC 20405.
    Instructions: Please submit comments only and cite FAR Case 2015-
035, in all correspondence related to this case. Comments received 
generally will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, 
including any personal and/or business confidential 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. Zenaida Delgado, Procurement 
Analyst, at 202-969-7207, for clarification of content. For information 
pertaining to status or publication schedules, contact the Regulatory 
Secretariat Division at 202-501-4755. Please cite FAR case 2015-035.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background

    DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the FAR to delete the use 
of the terms ``telegram'', ``telegraph'', ``telegraphic'', and related 
terminology.
    The word ``telegram'' emerged shortly after the invention of the 
electrical telegraph in the 1840s. This terminology and way of 
communicating was incorporated into the first issue of the FAR, 
effective April 1, 1984. The emergence of electronic means of 
communication, starting with the facsimile machine, and then followed 
by email and mobile-phone text

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messages in the 1990s, resulted in the sparing use of telegraph 
services and use of telegrams. On this basis, the Councils are 
proposing to delete telegraphic services from the FAR and replace these 
terms with an option for electronic communications.
    This case is consistent with the Office of Federal Procurement 
Policy (OFPP) Memorandum dated December 4, 2014 on transforming the 
marketplace, which describes ongoing actions to support the needs of a 
21st century Government.

II. Discussion and Analysis

    (1) This rulemaking proposes to delete all references to 
``telegraph'' and ``telegram'' and replace these terms with an option 
for electronic communication.
    (2) At FAR 49.601-1, a revised policy statement is added to allow 
the use of electronic means to notify the contractor of a termination 
for convenience. The objective is to provide an expeditious way to 
notify the contractor of the termination. This change is necessary 
because the abbreviated version of the notice of termination for the 
convenience of the Government is currently linked with the telegraphic 
notice procedure.
    (3) At FAR 49.102, a conforming change is added to allow the use of 
electronic means to notify the contractor of a termination whether the 
termination is for convenience or default.

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 proposed rule is not a major 
rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

IV. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    DoD, GSA, and NASA do not expect this proposed 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 (IRFA) has 
been prepared consistent with 5 U.S.C. 603. The analysis is summarized 
as follows:

    The reason for this action is to delete the use of ``telegram'', 
``telegraph'', and related terms. The Councils are proposing to 
replace these terms with an option for electronic communications. 
The objective is to delete reference to obsolete technologies no 
longer in use within the context of the FAR requirements. The 
proposed rule would apply to all entities, both small and other than 
small, performing as contractors or subcontractors on U.S. 
Government contracts. In 2014 there were about 350,000 active 
registrants in the System for Award Management (SAM). DoD, GSA, and 
NASA estimate approximately half of the registrants in SAM (175,000) 
are small entities that will receive a contract or subcontract in a 
given year. In 2014 small entities received 1,398,605 or about 9 
percent of all actions in that year per the Federal Procurement Data 
System (FPDS). However, the small entities will not be materially 
affected by this rule, as the only change provided in this rule is 
recognition of current options for transmitting documents between 
the Government and contractors. It does not change the policy 
requiring the Government to notify contractors of a contract 
termination. The Government is still responsible to obtain evidence 
of receipt of termination from the contractor.
    There are no reporting or recordkeeping requirements associated 
with this rule.
    The rule does not duplicate, overlap, or conflict with any other 
Federal rules.
    There were no significant alternatives identified that would 
meet the objective of the rule.

    The Regulatory Secretariat Division has submitted a copy of the 
IRFA to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business 
Administration. A copy of the IRFA may be obtained from the Regulatory 
Secretariat Division. DoD, GSA, and NASA invite comments from small 
business concerns and other interested parties on the expected impact 
of this proposed rule on small entities.
    DoD, GSA, and NASA will also consider comments from small entities 
concerning the existing regulations in subparts affected by the 
proposed rule in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. Interested parties must 
submit such comments separately and should cite 5 U.S.C. 610 (FAR Case 
2015-035), in correspondence.

V. Paperwork Reduction Act

    The proposed 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 Parts 5, 14, 19, 22, 25, 28, 43, 47, 49, 
52, and 53

    Government procurement.

    Dated: May 31, 2016.
William Clark,
Director, Office of Government-wide Acquisition Policy, Office of 
Acquisition Policy, Office of Government-wide Policy.
    Therefore, DoD, GSA, and NASA propose amending 48 CFR parts 5, 14, 
19, 22, 25, 28, 43, 47, 49, 52, and 53 as set forth below:

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1. The authority citation for 48 CFR parts 5, 14, 19, 22, 25, 28, 43, 
47, 49, 52, and 53 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. chapter 137; and 51 
U.S.C. 20113.

PART 5--PUBLICIZING CONTRACT ACTIONS


5.504  [Amended]

0
2. Amend section 5.504 by removing from paragraph (d) ``, telegrams,''.

PART 14--SEALED BIDDING


14.201-6  [Amended]

0
3. Amend section 4.201-6 by removing and reserving paragraph (g).


14.202-2  [Removed and Reserved]

0
4. Remove and reserve section 14.202-2.
0
5. Amend section 14.208 by revising paragraph (b) to read as follows:


14.208  Amendment of invitation for bids.

* * * * *
    (b) Before amending an invitation for bids, the contracting officer 
shall consider the period of time remaining until bid opening and the 
need to extend this period.
* * * * *


14.301  [Amended]

0
6. Amend section 14.301 by removing and reserving paragraph (b).
0
7. Revise section 14.302 to read as follows:


14.302  Bid submission.

    Bids shall be submitted so that they will be received in the office 
designated in the invitation for bids not later than the exact time set 
for opening of bids.
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8. Amend section 14.303 by revising paragraph (a) to read as follows:


14.303  Modification or withdrawal of bids.

    (a)(1) Bids may be modified or withdrawn by any method authorized 
by the solicitation, if notice is received in the office designated in 
the solicitation not later than the exact time set for opening of bids. 
If the solicitation authorizes facsimile bids, bids may be modified or 
withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set 
for receipt of bids, subject to the conditions specified in the 
provision prescribed in 14.201-6(v). Modifications

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received by facsimile shall be sealed in an envelope by a proper 
official. The official shall write on the envelope:
    (i) The date and time of receipt and by whom; and
    (ii) The number of the invitation for bids, and shall sign the 
envelope.
    (2) No information contained in the envelope shall be disclosed 
before the time set for bid opening.
* * * * *


14.407-3  [Amended]

0
9. Amend section 14.407-3 by removing paragraph (g)(4), and 
redesignating paragraph (g)(5) as (g)(4).


14.408-1  [Amended]

0
10. Amend section 14.408-1 by removing from paragraph (d)(2) 
``telegrams or electronic transmissions,'' and adding ``electronic 
communications,'' in its place.

PART 19--SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS


19.302  [Amended]

0
11. Amend section 19.302 by removing from paragraph (d)(1)(ii) 
``telegram,''.

PART 22--APPLICATION OF LABOR LAWS TO GOVERNMENT ACQUISITIONS


22.1003-3  [Amended]

0
12. Amend section 22.1003-3 by removing from paragraph (d) 
``telegraph,''.

PART 25--FOREIGN ACQUISITION


25.401  [Amended]

0
13. Amend section 25.401 in the table, by removing from paragraph 
(b)(2)(iii) the words ``telegraph services,'', and removing ``47 U.S.C. 
153(20))'' and adding ``47 U.S.C. 153(24))'' in its place.

PART 28--BONDS AND INSURANCE


28.101-4  [Amended]

0
14. Amend section 28.101-4 by removing paragraph (c)(6), and 
redesignating paragraphs (c)(7) through (9) as paragraphs (c)(6) 
through (8), respectively.

PART 43--CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS

0
15. Amend section 43.201 by revising paragraph (c) to read as follows:


43.201  General.

* * * * *
    (c) The contracting officer may issue a change order by electronic 
means without a SF 30 under unusual or urgent circumstances, provided 
that the message contains substantially the information required by the 
SF 30 and immediate action is taken to issue the SF 30.

PART 47--TRANSPORTATION

0
16. Amend section 47.305-10 by revising paragraph (c) to read as 
follows:


47.305-10  Packing, marking, and consignment instructions.

* * * * *
    (c) If necessary to meet required delivery schedules, the 
contracting officer may issue instructions by telephone or electronic 
means. The contracting officer shall confirm telephonic instructions in 
writing, and confirm electronic instructions if the contracting officer 
did not receive confirmation of receipt.
* * * * *

PART 49--TERMINATION OF CONTRACTS

0
17. Amend section 49.102, paragraph (a), by revising the first and 
second sentences of the introductory text, to read as follows:


49.102  Notice of termination.

    (a) General. The contracting officer shall terminate contracts for 
convenience or default only by a written notice to the contractor. The 
notice of termination may be expedited by means of electronic 
communication capable of providing confirmation of receipt by the 
contractor. When the notice is mailed, it shall be sent by certified 
mail, return receipt requested. * * *
* * * * *
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18. Amend section 49.601-1 by--
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a. Revising the section heading; and adding an introductory paragraph;
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b. Removing from paragraph (a) ``telegraphic'', ``[insert 
``immediately'' '', and ``Telegraph'', and adding ``electronic'', 
``[insert ``immediately'', (today's date)'', and ``Provide by 
electronic means'' in their places, respectively; and
0
c. Removing from paragraph (b) ``telegraphic'', ``[insert 
``immediately'' '', and ``Telegraph'', and adding ``electronic'', 
``[insert ``immediately'', (today's date)'', and ``Provide by 
electronic means'' in their places, respectively.
    The revision and addition reads as follows:


49.601-1  Electronic notice.

    The contracting officer may provide expedited notice of 
termination, by electronic means, that includes a requirement for the 
contractor to confirm receipt. If the contractor does not confirm 
receipt promptly, the contracting officer shall resend the notice 
electronically, and expedite the letter notice described in 49.601-2. 
If confirmation of the electronic notice is received, and the 
electronic notice includes all content in 49.601-2, the contracting 
officer, at her or his discretion, need not send the letter notice 
described in 49.601-2.
* * * * *
0
19. Amend section 49.601-2 by--
0
a. Revising the third and fourth sentences of the introductory 
paragraph;
0
b. Removing from paragraph (a) ``telegram'' and adding ``electronic 
notice'' in their places, two times; and
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c. Revising the introductory paragraph of the Alternate notice.
    The revisions read as follows:


49.601-2  Letter notice.

    * * * This notice shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt 
requested, or electronically, provided evidence of receipt is received 
by the contracting officer. If no prior electronic notice was issued, 
or if no confirmation of an electronic notice was received, use the 
alternate notice that follows this notice.
* * * * *
    Alternate notice. Substitute the following paragraph (a) for 
paragraph (a) of 49.601-2, Notice of Termination to Prime Contractors, 
if no prior electronic notice was issued, or if no confirmation of an 
electronic notice was received:
* * * * *

PART 52--SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

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20. Amend section 52.214-3 by--
0
a. Revising the date of the provision; and
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b. Revising paragraph (b).
    The revisions read as follows:


52.214-3  Amendments to Invitations for Bids.

* * * * *

Amendments to Invitations for Bids (Date)

* * * * *
    (b)(1) Bidders shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this 
solicitation:
    (i) By signing and returning the amendment;
    (ii) By identifying the amendment number and date in space provided 
for this purpose on the form for submitting a bid;
    (iii) By letter;
    (iv) By facsimile, if facsimile bids are authorized in the 
solicitation; or
    (v) By email, if email bids are authorized in the solicitation.

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    (2) The Government must receive the acknowledgment by the time and 
at the place specified for receipt of bids.
0
21. Amend section 52.214-5 by--
0
a. Revising the date of the provision;
0
b. Removing paragraph (c); and
0
c. Redesignating paragraphs (d) and (e), as paragraphs (c) and (d), 
respectively.
    The revision reads as follows:


52.214-5  Submission of Bids.

* * * * *

Submission of Bids (Date)

* * * * *


52.214-13  [Removed and Reserved]

0
22. Remove and reserve section 52.214-13.

PART 53--FORMS


53.213  [Amended]

0
23. Amend section 53.213 by removing from paragraph (b) ``(10/83)'' and 
adding ``(Date)'' in its place.


53.215-1  [Amended]

0
24. Amend section 53.215-1 by removing from paragraph (b) ``(10/83)'' 
and adding ``(Date)'' in its place.


53.243  [Amended]

0
25. Amend section 53.243 introductory text by removing ``(10/83)'' and 
adding ``(Date)'' in its place.
0
26. Revise section 53.301-30 to read as follows:


53.301-30  Standard Form 30, Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of 
Contract.

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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 108 / Monday, June 6, 2016 / Proposed Rules 36245 PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION (Sector Northern New England communications. In addition, AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS Command Center). conforming changes are proposed (c) Penalties. Those who violate this covering expedited notice of ■ 1. The authority citation for part 165 section are subject to the penalties set termination and change orders. continues to read as follows: forth in 33 U.S.C. 1232 and 50 U.S.C. DATES: Interested parties should submit Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; 1226. written comments to the Regulatory 33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5; (d) Notification. Coast Guard Sector Secretariat Division at one of the Department of Homeland Security Delegation Northern New England will give notice addresses shown below on or before No. 0170.1. through the Local Notice to Mariners, August 5, 2016 to be considered in the Broadcast Notice to Mariners, and to formulation of a final rule. ■ 2. Add § 165.T01–3029 to read as mariners for the purpose of enforcement ADDRESSES: Submit comments in follows: of this temporary safety zone. Sector response to FAR Case 2015–035 by any § 165.T01–0329 Safety Zone—Casco Bay Northern New England will also notify of the following methods: Islands Swim Event—Casco Bay, Portland, the public to the greatest extent possible • Regulations.gov: http:// Maine. of any period in which the Coast Guard www.regulations.gov. Submit comments (a) General. Establish a temporary will suspend enforcement of this safety via the Federal eRulemaking portal by safety zone: zone. searching for ‘‘FAR Case 2015–035’’. (1) Location. The following area is a (e) COTP Representative. The COTP’s Select the link ‘‘Comment Now’’ that safety zone: All navigable waters, from representative may be any Coast Guard corresponds with FAR Case 2015–035. surface to bottom, within (200) feet from commissioned, warrant, or petty officer Follow the instructions provided at the the participants and vessels in support or any Federal, state, or local law ‘‘Comment Now’’ screen. Please include of events in Casco Bay, Portland, ME, enforcement officer who has been your name, company name (if any), and and enclosed by a line connecting the designated by the COTP to act on the ‘‘FAR Case 2015–035’’ on your attached following points (NAD 83): COTP’s behalf. The COTP’s document. representative may be on a Coast Guard • Mail: General Services Latitude Longitude vessel, a Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel, Administration, Regulatory Secretariat a state or local law enforcement vessel, Division (MVCB), ATTN: Ms. Flowers, 43°42′47″ N .......... 70°07′07″ W.; thence to. or a location on shore. 43°38′09″ N .......... 70°11′57″ W.; thence to. 1800 F Street NW., 2nd Floor, 43°38′57″ N .......... 70°12′55″ W.; thence to. Dated: May 16, 2016. Washington, DC 20405. 43°41′31″ N .......... 70°11′37″ W.; thence to. M.A. Baroody, Instructions: Please submit comments 43°43′25″ N .......... 70°08′25″ W.; thence to Captain, U. S. Coast Guard, Captain of the only and cite FAR Case 2015–035, in all point of origin. Port, Sector Northern New England. correspondence related to this case. [FR Doc. 2016–13342 Filed 6–3–16; 8:45 am] Comments received generally will be (2) Effective and Enforcement Period. BILLING CODE 9110–04–P posted without change to http:// This rule will be effective on August 14, www.regulations.gov, including any 2016, from 6:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. personal and/or business confidential (b) Regulations. While this safety zone DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE information provided. To confirm is being enforced, the following receipt of your comment(s), please regulations, along with those contained GENERAL SERVICES check www.regulations.gov, in 33 CFR 165.23, apply: ADMINISTRATION approximately two to three days after (1) No person or vessel may enter or submission to verify posting (except remain in this safety zone without the NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND allow 30 days for posting of comments permission of the Captain of the Port SPACE ADMINISTRATION submitted by mail). (COTP) or the COTP’s representatives. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. However, any vessel that is granted 48 CFR Parts 5, 14, 19, 22, 25, 28, 43, Zenaida Delgado, Procurement Analyst, permission by the COTP or the COTP’s 47, 49, 52, and 53 at 202–969–7207, for clarification of representatives must proceed through content. For information pertaining to the area with caution and operate at a [FAR Case 2015–035; Docket 2015–0035; Sequence 1] status or publication schedules, contact speed no faster than that speed the Regulatory Secretariat Division at necessary to maintain a safe course, RIN 9000–AN23 202–501–4755. Please cite FAR case unless otherwise required by the 2015–035. Navigation Rules. Federal Acquisition Regulation; SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: (2) Any person or vessel permitted to Removal of Regulations Relating to enter the safety zone shall comply with Telegraphic Communication I. Background the directions and orders of the COTP AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD), DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing or the COTP’s representatives. Upon General Services Administration (GSA), to amend the FAR to delete the use of being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard and National Aeronautics and Space the terms ‘‘telegram’’, ‘‘telegraph’’, vessel by siren, radio, flashing lights, or Administration (NASA). ‘‘telegraphic’’, and related terminology. other means, the operator of a vessel ACTION: Proposed rule. The word ‘‘telegram’’ emerged shortly within the zone shall proceed as after the invention of the electrical sradovich on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS directed. Any person or vessel within SUMMARY: DoD, GSA, and NASA are telegraph in the 1840s. 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36246 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 108 / Monday, June 6, 2016 / Proposed Rules messages in the 1990s, resulted in the with 5 U.S.C. 603. The analysis is Dated: May 31, 2016. sparing use of telegraph services and summarized as follows: William Clark, use of telegrams. On this basis, the The reason for this action is to delete the Director, Office of Government-wide Councils are proposing to delete use of ‘‘telegram’’, ‘‘telegraph’’, and related Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition telegraphic services from the FAR and terms. The Councils are proposing to replace Policy, Office of Government-wide Policy. replace these terms with an option for these terms with an option for electronic Therefore, DoD, GSA, and NASA electronic communications. communications. The objective is to delete propose amending 48 CFR parts 5, 14, This case is consistent with the Office reference to obsolete technologies no longer 19, 22, 25, 28, 43, 47, 49, 52, and 53 as of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) in use within the context of the FAR set forth below: requirements. The proposed rule would Memorandum dated December 4, 2014 ■ 1. The authority citation for 48 CFR apply to all entities, both small and other on transforming the marketplace, which than small, performing as contractors or parts 5, 14, 19, 22, 25, 28, 43, 47, 49, 52, describes ongoing actions to support the subcontractors on U.S. Government and 53 continues to read as follows: needs of a 21st century Government. contracts. In 2014 there were about 350,000 Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. active registrants in the System for Award chapter 137; and 51 U.S.C. 20113. II. Discussion and Analysis Management (SAM). DoD, GSA, and NASA (1) This rulemaking proposes to delete estimate approximately half of the registrants PART 5—PUBLICIZING CONTRACT all references to ‘‘telegraph’’ and in SAM (175,000) are small entities that will receive a contract or subcontract in a given ACTIONS ‘‘telegram’’ and replace these terms with an option for electronic communication. year. In 2014 small entities received 5.504 [Amended] (2) At FAR 49.601–1, a revised policy 1,398,605 or about 9 percent of all actions in that year per the Federal Procurement Data ■ 2. Amend section 5.504 by removing statement is added to allow the use of System (FPDS). However, the small entities from paragraph (d) ‘‘, telegrams,’’. electronic means to notify the contractor will not be materially affected by this rule, of a termination for convenience. The as the only change provided in this rule is PART 14—SEALED BIDDING objective is to provide an expeditious recognition of current options for way to notify the contractor of the transmitting documents between the 14.201–6 [Amended] termination. This change is necessary Government and contractors. It does not ■ 3. Amend section 4.201–6 by because the abbreviated version of the change the policy requiring the Government removing and reserving paragraph (g). notice of termination for the to notify contractors of a contract termination. The Government is still 14.202–2 [Removed and Reserved] convenience of the Government is responsible to obtain evidence of receipt of ■ 4. Remove and reserve section currently linked with the telegraphic termination from the contractor. 14.202–2. notice procedure. There are no reporting or recordkeeping ■ 5. Amend section 14.208 by revising (3) At FAR 49.102, a conforming requirements associated with this rule. paragraph (b) to read as follows: change is added to allow the use of The rule does not duplicate, overlap, or electronic means to notify the contractor conflict with any other Federal rules. 14.208 Amendment of invitation for bids. of a termination whether the There were no significant alternatives * * * * * termination is for convenience or identified that would meet the objective of (b) Before amending an invitation for default. the rule. bids, the contracting officer shall III. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 The Regulatory Secretariat Division consider the period of time remaining has submitted a copy of the IRFA to the until bid opening and the need to Executive Orders (E.O.s) 12866 and Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small extend this period. 13563 direct agencies to assess all costs Business Administration. A copy of the and benefits of available regulatory * * * * * IRFA may be obtained from the alternatives and, if regulation is Regulatory Secretariat Division. DoD, 14.301 [Amended] necessary, to select regulatory GSA, and NASA invite comments from ■ 6. Amend section 14.301 by removing approaches that maximize net benefits small business concerns and other and reserving paragraph (b). (including potential economic, interested parties on the expected ■ 7. Revise section 14.302 to read as environmental, public health and safety impact of this proposed rule on small follows: effects, distributive impacts, and entities. equity). E.O. 13563 emphasizes the DoD, GSA, and NASA will also 14.302 Bid submission. importance of quantifying both costs consider comments from small entities Bids shall be submitted so that they and benefits, of reducing costs, of concerning the existing regulations in will be received in the office designated harmonizing rules, and of promoting subparts affected by the proposed rule in the invitation for bids not later than flexibility. This is not a significant in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. the exact time set for opening of bids. regulatory action and, therefore, was not Interested parties must submit such ■ 8. Amend section 14.303 by revising subject to review under section 6(b) of comments separately and should cite 5 paragraph (a) to read as follows: E.O. 12866, Regulatory Planning and U.S.C. 610 (FAR Case 2015–035), in Review, dated September 30, 1993. This 14.303 Modification or withdrawal of bids. correspondence. proposed rule is not a major rule under (a)(1) Bids may be modified or 5 U.S.C. 804. V. Paperwork Reduction Act withdrawn by any method authorized The proposed rule does not contain by the solicitation, if notice is received IV. Regulatory Flexibility Act in the office designated in the any information collection requirements sradovich on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS DoD, GSA, and NASA do not expect that require the approval of the Office of solicitation not later than the exact time this proposed rule to have a significant Management and Budget under the set for opening of bids. If the solicitation economic impact on a substantial Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. authorizes facsimile bids, bids may be number of small entities within the chapter 35). modified or withdrawn via facsimile meaning of the Regulatory Flexibility received at any time before the exact Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq. However, an List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 5, 14, time set for receipt of bids, subject to the Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 19, 22, 25, 28, 43, 47, 49, 52, and 53 conditions specified in the provision (IRFA) has been prepared consistent Government procurement. prescribed in 14.201–6(v). Modifications VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:27 Jun 03, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\06JNP1.SGM 06JNP1

Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 108 / Monday, June 6, 2016 / Proposed Rules 36247 received by facsimile shall be sealed in message contains substantially the not confirm receipt promptly, the an envelope by a proper official. The information required by the SF 30 and contracting officer shall resend the official shall write on the envelope: immediate action is taken to issue the notice electronically, and expedite the (i) The date and time of receipt and SF 30. letter notice described in 49.601–2. If by whom; and confirmation of the electronic notice is (ii) The number of the invitation for PART 47—TRANSPORTATION received, and the electronic notice bids, and shall sign the envelope. ■ 16. Amend section 47.305–10 by includes all content in 49.601–2, the (2) No information contained in the revising paragraph (c) to read as follows: contracting officer, at her or his envelope shall be disclosed before the discretion, need not send the letter time set for bid opening. 47.305–10 Packing, marking, and notice described in 49.601–2. * * * * * consignment instructions. * * * * * * * * * * ■ 19. Amend section 49.601–2 by— 14.407–3 [Amended] (c) If necessary to meet required ■ a. Revising the third and fourth ■ 9. Amend section 14.407–3 by delivery schedules, the contracting sentences of the introductory paragraph; removing paragraph (g)(4), and officer may issue instructions by ■ b. Removing from paragraph (a) redesignating paragraph (g)(5) as (g)(4). telephone or electronic means. The ‘‘telegram’’ and adding ‘‘electronic contracting officer shall confirm notice’’ in their places, two times; and 14.408–1 [Amended] telephonic instructions in writing, and ■ c. Revising the introductory paragraph ■ 10. Amend section 14.408–1 by confirm electronic instructions if the of the Alternate notice. removing from paragraph (d)(2) contracting officer did not receive The revisions read as follows: ‘‘telegrams or electronic transmissions,’’ confirmation of receipt. and adding ‘‘electronic 49.601–2 Letter notice. * * * * * communications,’’ in its place. * * * This notice shall be sent by PART 49—TERMINATION OF certified mail, return receipt requested, PART 19—SMALL BUSINESS or electronically, provided evidence of CONTRACTS PROGRAMS receipt is received by the contracting ■ 17. Amend section 49.102, paragraph officer. If no prior electronic notice was 19.302 [Amended] (a), by revising the first and second issued, or if no confirmation of an ■ 11. Amend section 19.302 by sentences of the introductory text, to removing from paragraph (d)(1)(ii) electronic notice was received, use the read as follows: alternate notice that follows this notice. ‘‘telegram,’’. 49.102 Notice of termination. * * * * * PART 22—APPLICATION OF LABOR (a) General. The contracting officer Alternate notice. Substitute the LAWS TO GOVERNMENT shall terminate contracts for following paragraph (a) for paragraph (a) ACQUISITIONS convenience or default only by a written of 49.601–2, Notice of Termination to notice to the contractor. The notice of Prime Contractors, if no prior electronic 22.1003–3 [Amended] termination may be expedited by means notice was issued, or if no confirmation ■ 12. Amend section 22.1003–3 by of an electronic notice was received: of electronic communication capable of removing from paragraph (d) * * * * * providing confirmation of receipt by the ‘‘telegraph,’’. contractor. When the notice is mailed, it shall be sent by certified mail, return PART 52—SOLICITATION PROVISIONS PART 25—FOREIGN ACQUISITION AND CONTRACT CLAUSES receipt requested. * * * 25.401 [Amended] * * * * * ■ 20. Amend section 52.214–3 by— ■ 13. Amend section 25.401 in the table, ■ 18. Amend section 49.601–1 by— ■ a. Revising the date of the provision; by removing from paragraph (b)(2)(iii) ■ a. Revising the section heading; and and the words ‘‘telegraph services,’’, and adding an introductory paragraph; ■ b. Revising paragraph (b). removing ‘‘47 U.S.C. 153(20))’’ and ■ b. Removing from paragraph (a) The revisions read as follows: adding ‘‘47 U.S.C. 153(24))’’ in its place. ‘‘telegraphic’’, ‘‘[insert ‘‘immediately’’ ’’, and ‘‘Telegraph’’, and adding 52.214–3 Amendments to Invitations for PART 28—BONDS AND INSURANCE ‘‘electronic’’, ‘‘[insert ‘‘immediately’’, Bids. (today’s date)’’, and ‘‘Provide by * * * * * 28.101–4 [Amended] electronic means’’ in their places, Amendments to Invitations for Bids ■ 14. Amend section 28.101–4 by respectively; and (Date) removing paragraph (c)(6), and ■ c. Removing from paragraph (b) redesignating paragraphs (c)(7) through ‘‘telegraphic’’, ‘‘[insert ‘‘immediately’’ ’’, * * * * * (9) as paragraphs (c)(6) through (8), and ‘‘Telegraph’’, and adding (b)(1) Bidders shall acknowledge respectively. ‘‘electronic’’, ‘‘[insert ‘‘immediately’’, receipt of any amendment to this (today’s date)’’, and ‘‘Provide by solicitation: PART 43—CONTRACT (i) By signing and returning the MODIFICATIONS electronic means’’ in their places, respectively. amendment; 15. Amend section 43.201 by revising The revision and addition reads as (ii) By identifying the amendment sradovich on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS ■ paragraph (c) to read as follows: follows: number and date in space provided for this purpose on the form for submitting 43.201 General. 49.601–1 Electronic notice. a bid; * * * * * The contracting officer may provide (iii) By letter; (c) The contracting officer may issue expedited notice of termination, by (iv) By facsimile, if facsimile bids are a change order by electronic means electronic means, that includes a authorized in the solicitation; or without a SF 30 under unusual or requirement for the contractor to (v) By email, if email bids are urgent circumstances, provided that the confirm receipt. If the contractor does authorized in the solicitation. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:27 Jun 03, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\06JNP1.SGM 06JNP1

36248 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 108 / Monday, June 6, 2016 / Proposed Rules (2) The Government must receive the Submission of Bids (Date) 53.215–1 [Amended] acknowledgment by the time and at the ■ 24. Amend section 53.215–1 by * * * * * place specified for receipt of bids. removing from paragraph (b) ‘‘(10/83)’’ ■ 21. Amend section 52.214–5 by— 52.214–13 [Removed and Reserved] and adding ‘‘(Date)’’ in its place. ■ a. Revising the date of the provision; ■ 22. Remove and reserve section 53.243 [Amended] ■ b. Removing paragraph (c); and 52.214–13. ■ 25. Amend section 53.243 ■ c. Redesignating paragraphs (d) and introductory text by removing ‘‘(10/83)’’ PART 53—FORMS and adding ‘‘(Date)’’ in its place. (e), as paragraphs (c) and (d), ■ 26. Revise section 53.301–30 to read respectively. 53.213 [Amended] as follows: The revision reads as follows: ■ 23. Amend section 53.213 by removing from paragraph (b) ‘‘(10/83)’’ 53.301–30 Standard Form 30, Amendment 52.214–5 Submission of Bids. of Solicitation/Modification of Contract. and adding ‘‘(Date)’’ in its place. * * * * * BILLING CODE 6820–EP–P sradovich on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:27 Jun 03, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\06JNP1.SGM 06JNP1

1. GONTRACT 1D CobE Pace of PaGEs AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 2. AMENDMENTMODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4: 8 iSIOhI DN MUMBCE: 15. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicabie} 8. IsSUEO BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY {if other than tem 6) COOE 2 8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRAC TOR {Womber, street. county. State and ZIP Code) {X) sa. aMENDMENT— of soucttation Numser 98. DATED.;SEE JTEM 11) 10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTNORDER NUMBER 108. DATED {SEEITEM 13 CODE FACILITY CODE 11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS :""""E The above numbered sofcitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers L | is extended. Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendmentprior to the hour and date in the solici » by one of the {a) By complating items & and 15, and returning copias of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt ofthis amendmant on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate lefter or electronic communication which incl m to the sobeitat d FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECENED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT.OF OFFERS:PRIOR TO THE—HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT iN REJECTION—OF YOUR OFFER, If by virtue of this amendmant you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or i icati ide each latter or i i mal to the solf d this d and is d prior to the opening hour and date 12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (ff required) 13. THISITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS&ORDERS, IT MODIFIES THECONTRACTIORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM14, CHECK ONE |A.— THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO; (Specity euthonty) THE ET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER mTDLOO~| NUMBER N TEM 10A . THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACTIORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES [such as changes in paying office, o appropriation data, efc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(). THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT 18 ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF: & .~.OTHER (Specify type of modification and authonty) 1 E. IMPORTANT: Contractor L_J || is not [ | L_J is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office. 14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENTMODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section hoadings. including solfeitation/contract subject matter where foasible:) Except as i horein, all to i afthe in tem SA or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect. 154. NAMEAND TITLE OF SIGNER {Type or print} 18A; NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Typeor print 158. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 150. DATE SIGNED [16B8, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 180. DATE SGNED (Sipnature ofparson authorzed to sign) (Signature ofContracting Offcer) Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. [DATE]) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48. CFR) §%.243

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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 108 / Monday, June 6, 2016 / Proposed Rules 36251 [FR Doc. 2016–13189 Filed 6–3–16; 8:45 am] • Mail: NMFS, Greater Atlantic existing specifications and possession BILLING CODE 6820–EP–C Regional Fisheries Office, 55 Great limits remain in effect until they are Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930. replaced. In addition to setting Mark the outside of the envelope specifications, the Council desired to DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ‘‘Comments on Skate Framework 3.’’ modify the in-season management of the Instructions: Comments must be skate wing fishery, including a new National Oceanic and Atmospheric submitted by one of the above methods seasonal allocation of the quota in a Administration to ensure that the comments are framework adjustment. received, documented, and considered In September 2015, the Council’s 50 CFR Part 648 by NMFS. Comments sent by any other Scientific and Statistical Committee method, to any other address or reviewed updated information on the [Docket No. 160301164–6164–01] individual, or received after the end of status of the seven species in the skate the comment period, may not be complex, including new research on RIN 0648–BF87 discard mortality rates, and considered. All comments received are a part of the public record and will recommended an ABC of 31,081 mt for Fisheries of the Northeastern United generally be posted for public viewing 2016 and 2017 (a 12-percent reduction States; Northeast Skate Complex on www.regulations.gov without change. from 2015). The recommended catch Fishery; Framework Adjustment 3 and All personal identifying information reduction is based on trawl survey 2016–2017 Specifications (e.g., name, address) submitted biomass declines in little and clearnose AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries voluntarily by the sender will be skates, as well as adjustments to Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and publicly accessible. Do not submit historical catch estimates derived from Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), confidential business information, or the new discard mortality rate data Commerce. otherwise sensitive or protected (lower than previously assumed). ACTION: Proposed rule; request for information. NMFS will accept According to the most recent stock comments. anonymous comments (enter ‘‘N/A’’ in status information, no skates are the required fields if you wish to remain experiencing overfishing, and only SUMMARY: This rule proposes regulations anonymous). thorny skate is in an overfished to approve and implement measures in condition. Thorny skate continues to be FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Framework Adjustment 3 and 2016– a prohibited species as part of its long- Tobey Curtis, Fishery Policy Analyst, 2017 Specifications (Framework 3) to term stock rebuilding plan. More details (978) 281–9273. the Northeast Skate Complex Fishery are provided in the EA (see ADDRESSES). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Council’s Skate Oversight Management Plan (FMP). Framework 3 would implement skate fishery Background Committee and Advisory Panel (AP) met specifications and a new seasonal quota in October 2015 to develop specification The New England Fishery recommendations for Council allocation for the skate wing fishery. Management Council is responsible for The action is necessary to update the consideration, following the procedures developing management measures for in Amendment 3 to the Skate FMP (75 Skate FMP to be consistent with the skate fisheries in the northeastern U.S. most recent scientific information, and FR 34049, June 16, 2010). Following through the Northeast Skate Complex these procedures, the recommended improve management of the skate Fishery Management Plan (Skate FMP). fisheries. The proposed action is ABC reduction, in addition to increases Seven skate species are managed under in the skate discard rate in recent years, expected to help conserve skate stocks, the Skate FMP: Winter; little; thorny; while maintaining economic resulted in a 23-percent decline in the barndoor; smooth; clearnose; and total allowable landings (TAL) from opportunities for the skate fisheries. rosette. The Council’s Scientific and 2015 levels. Due to the 23-percent DATES: Comments must be received on Statistical Committee reviews the best reduction in the TAL, the Committee or before June 21, 2016. available information on the status of and AP discussed tradeoffs between ADDRESSES: Copies of the framework, skate populations and makes reducing possession limits versus including the Environmental recommendations on acceptable seasonally allocating the TAL in an Assessment and Regulatory Impact biological catch (ABC) for the skate effort to avoid in-season closures and Review (EA/RIR) and other supporting complex (all seven species). This maintain a steady supply of skate wings documents for the action are available recommendation is then used as the across the year. from Thomas A. Nies, Executive basis for catch limits and other Director, New England Fishery management measures for the skate Proposed Framework Adjustment Management Council, 50 Water Street, fisheries. Measure Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950. The The regulations implementing the The Council ultimately decided to framework is also accessible via the Skate FMP at 50 CFR part 648, subpart recommend status quo possession limits Internet at: http:// O, outline the management procedures (see Proposed Specification Measures), www.greateratlantic.fisheries.noaa.gov. and measures for the skate fisheries. but to use a framework adjustment to You may submit comments, identified Specifications including the annual allocate 57 percent of the skate wing by NOAA–NMFS–2016–0054, by any catch limit (ACL), annual catch target TAL to a Season 1 quota (May 1–August one of the following methods: (ACT), total allowable landings (TALs) 31). Under this action, the Regional sradovich on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS • Electronic Submissions: Submit all for the skate wing and bait fisheries, and Administrator would be given the electronic public comments via the possession limits may be specified for authority to reduce the skate wing Federal e-Rulemaking portal. Go to up to 2 years. The current specifications possession limit from 2,600 lb (1,179 kg) www.regulations.gov/ were implemented as part of Framework to an incidental catch level of 500 lb #!docketDetail;D=NOAA-NMFS-2016- Adjustment 2 to the Skate FMP (79 FR (227 kg) when 85 percent of the Season 0054, click the ‘‘Comment Now!’’ icon, 51504, August 29, 2014). The Council is 1 quota is projected to be landed. If 85 complete the required fields, and enter required to develop new specifications percent of the Season 1 quota is or attach your comments. for the 2016 and 2017 fishing years. 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