81 FR 59515 - Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Instructions for the Wide Area WorkFlow Reparable Receiving Report (DFARS Case 2016-D004)
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations System Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 168 (August 30, 2016)
Defense Acquisition Regulations System
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 168 (August 30, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-20474 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 168 (Tuesday, August 30, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 59515-59517] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-20474] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Defense Acquisition Regulations System 48 CFR Chapter 2 [Docket DARS-2016-0001] RIN 0750-AI83 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Instructions for the Wide Area WorkFlow Reparable Receiving Report (DFARS Case 2016- D004) AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: DoD is amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to add instructions for utilizing the Wide Area WorkFlow Reparable Receiving Report. DATES: Effective September 29, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Tom Ruckdaschel, telephone 571- 372-6088. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background DoD published a proposed rule in the Federal Register at 81 FR 17051 on March 25, 2016, to revise appendix F of the DFARS to add instructions for the use, preparation, and distribution of the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) Reparable Receiving Report (RRR). One respondent submitted a public comment in response to the proposed rule. II. Discussion and Analysis DoD reviewed the public comment in the development of the final rule. A discussion of the comment received follows: A. Summary of Significant Changes From the Proposed Rule There were no significant changes made from the proposed rule. B. Analysis of Public Comment Comment: Consider removing or revising the requirement for dollars to be included on every receiving report (RR) in the WAWF iRAPT (Invoice, Receipt, Acceptance, and Property Transfer) application. Many scenarios occur in which it is not a viable option to list a dollar value on a RR such as nonseparately priced items or partial shipments where a value may not be assessed. Response: This comment is outside the scope of this rule. The requirement to record a unit price on the WAWF RRR is in accord with preexisting DFARS language. III. Applicability to Contracts at or Below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold and for Commercial Items, Including Commercially Available Off-the-Shelf Items This case does not add any new provisions or clauses or impact any existing provisions or clauses. IV. 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 [[Page 59516]] regulatory action and, therefore, was not subject to review under section 6(b) of E.O. 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. V. Regulatory Flexibility Act DoD does not expect this rule to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities within the meaning of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq. However, a final regulatory flexibility analysis has been performed and is summarized as follows: This rule amends the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) appendix F to add the instructions for utilizing the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) Reparable Receiving Report (RRR). The objective of the rule is to provide the instruction for the use, preparation, and distribution of WAWF RRR that has been created to differentiate between the deliveries of new Government assets (new procurements) and the return of Government property that are repaired or overhauled. This rule improves reporting efficiency by eliminating manual intervention that is currently required to ensure accurate information flow between different Government property reporting systems. No significant issues were raised by the public comments in response to the initial regulatory flexibility analysis. The number of small entities affected is unknown. However, DoD expects this rule to have a positive economic impact on contractors, including small businesses, because of the improved efficiency due to electronic report submission. The projected recordkeeping and reporting is unchanged from current requirements, and only the method of submitting the reports for the return of Government property that has been repaired or overhauled has changed. Preparation of these records requires clerical and analytical skills to create the electronic documents in the WAWF system. There are no known significant alternatives to the rule. The impact of this rule on small business is not expected to be significant. VI. Paperwork Reduction Act The rule contains 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). However, these changes to the DFARS do not impose additional information collection requirements to the paperwork burden previously approved under OMB Control Number 0704- 0248 entitled ``Material Inspection and Receiving Report''. The projected recordkeeping and reporting is unchanged from current requirements, and only the method of submitting the reports for the return of Government property that has been repaired or overhauled has changed. List of Subjects in 48 CFR Appendix F to Chapter 2 Government procurement. Jennifer L. Hawes, Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System. Therefore, 48 CFR chapter 2, subchapter I, is amended in appendix F as follows: CHAPTER 2--DEFENSE ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 0 1. The authority citation for appendix F to chapter 2 continues to read as follows: Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR chapter 1. 0 2. Amend appendix F to chapter 2 by: 0 a. In section F-101, paragraph (a)-- 0 i. Removing ``(WAWF) Receiving Report'' and adding ``(WAWF) Receiving Report (RR), WAWF Reparable Receiving Report (WAWF RRR)'' in its place; and 0 ii. Adding a sentence at the end of the paragraph; 0 b. In section F-103-- 0 i. In paragraphs (a) introductory text, (a)(6), (b) introductory text, and (c), removing ``WAWF RR'' and adding ``WAWF RR, WAWF RRR,'' in each place; 0 ii. In paragraph (e), removing ``WAWF RR provides'' and adding ``WAWF RR and WAWF RRR provide'' in its place; and 0 iii. Adding paragraph (e)(3); 0 c. In section F-104, redesignating paragraph (b) as paragraph (c) and adding a new paragraph (b); 0 d. Revising the part 3 heading; 0 e. In section F-301, revising paragraph (b)(15)(ii) and paragraph (b)(18) introductory text; 0 f. In section F-303, removing ``WAWF RR'' and adding ``WAWF RR or WAWF RRR'' in its place; 0 g. Revising section F-304; and 0 h. In section F-306, revising the introductory text and paragraph (a). The additions and revisions read as follows: Appendix F to Chapter 2--Material Inspection and Receiving Report * * * * * F-101 General. (a) * * * The WAWF RRR is the electronic equivalent of the DD Form 250 for repair, maintenance, or overhaul of Government- furnished property. * * * * * F-103 Use. * * * * * (e) * * * (3) Reporting of Government-furnished property, when the clause at DFARS 252.211-7007, Reporting of Government-Furnished Property, is used in the contract, use of the WAWF RRR will capture the shipment of Government-furnished property items after acceptance of repair services and forward the data to the IUID registry. WAWF is the only way a contractor can report the transfer of Government- furnished property items in the IUID registry. F-104 Application. (a) * * * (b) WAWF RRR or DD Form 250. Use as in paragraph (a) of this section for delivery of services for repair, overhaul, or maintenance. * * * * * PART 3--PREPARATION OF THE WIDE AREA WORKFLOW (WAWF) RECEIVING REPORT (RR), WAWF REPARABLE RECEIVING REPORT (WAWF RRR), AND WAWF ENERGY RR F-301 Preparation Instructions. * * * * * (b) * * * (15) * * * (ii) For service line items, select SV for ``SERVICE'' in the type field followed by as short a description as is possible in the description field. Some examples of service line items are maintenance, repair, alteration, rehabilitation, engineering, research, development, training, and testing. (A) For WAWF RRRs, the ``Ship To'' code is the DoDAAC, MAPAC, or CAGE code from the contract or shipping instructions. (B) For service line items not using a WAWF RRR, the ``Ship To'' code and the ``Unit'' shall be filled out. The ``Ship To'' code is the destination Service Acceptor Code for WAWF. If source inspected and accepted, enter the service performance location as the ``Ship To'' code. * * * * * (18) Unit Price. The contractor shall enter unit prices on all WAWF RR copies. When using the WAWF RRR, the unit price is the price of the repair, overhaul, or maintenance service from the contract. * * * * * [[Page 59517]] F-304 Correction instructions. Functionality for correcting a WAWF RR or WAWF RRR is available for Defense Contract Management Agency administered contracts paid using the Mechanization of Contract Administration Services system with source acceptance. Preparation instructions and training for corrections is available at https://wawftraining.eb.mil. The instructions are part of the Vendor Training section. * * * * * F-306 Packing list instructions. Contractors may also use a WAWF processed RR, including the WAWF RRR, as a packing list. WAWF provides options to print the RR. These printed RRs may also be used if a signed copy is required. (a) WAWF provides a print capability for its RR. The WAWF printed RR can be identified by its distinctive format and by the text title at the top of each printed page ``Material Inspection and Receiving Report in accordance with DFARS Appendix F. Paper DD Form 250 is usable in lieu of this document on an exception basis.'' (See DFARS 252.232- 7003(c)). This printed copy can be used as a packing list. If needed, the signature can be verified by reviewing the signed RR in WAWF. * * * * * [FR Doc. 2016-20474 Filed 8-29-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P
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DFARS 246.870, but nevertheless corrective action that may be required to FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:Mr.
acquired, used, or included counterfeit remedy the use or inclusion of such Tom Ruckdaschel, telephone 571–372–
electronic parts or suspect counterfeit parts are unallowable, unless— 6088.
electronic parts in performance of a DoD (1) The contractor has an operational SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
contract or subcontract, and has learned system to detect and avoid counterfeit
of such parts and provided timely electronic parts and suspect counterfeit I. Background
notification to the cognizant contracting electronic parts that has been reviewed DoD published a proposed rule in the
officer(s) and the Government Industry and approved by DoD pursuant to Federal Register at 81 FR 17051 on
Data Exchange Program (unless an 244.303(b); March 25, 2016, to revise appendix F of
exception applies). (2) The counterfeit electronic parts or the DFARS to add instructions for the
There is no change to the projected suspect counterfeit electronic parts are use, preparation, and distribution of the
reporting, recordkeeping, or other Government-furnished property as Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF)
compliance requirements associated defined in FAR 45.101 or were obtained Reparable Receiving Report (RRR). One
with the rule. by the contractor in accordance with the respondent submitted a public comment
DoD has not identified any clause at 252.246–7008, Sources of in response to the proposed rule.
alternatives that are consistent with the Electronic Parts; and
II. Discussion and Analysis
stated objectives of the applicable (3) The contractor—
statute. However, DoD notes that the (i) Becomes aware of the counterfeit DoD reviewed the public comment in
impacts of this rule are expected to be electronic parts or suspect counterfeit the development of the final rule. A
beneficial, because it expands the electronic parts through inspection, discussion of the comment received
allowability of costs for counterfeit parts testing, and authentication efforts of the follows:
or suspect counterfeit parts and the cost contractor or its subcontractors; through A. Summary of Significant Changes
of rework or corrective action that may a Government Industry Data Exchange From the Proposed Rule
be required to remedy the use or Program (GIDEP) alert; or by other
inclusion of such parts. means; and There were no significant changes
(ii) Provides timely (i.e., within 60 made from the proposed rule.
VI. Paperwork Reduction Act
days after the contractor becomes aware) B. Analysis of Public Comment
The rule does not contain any written notice to—
information collection requirements that (A) The cognizant contracting Comment: Consider removing or
require the approval of the Office of officer(s); and revising the requirement for dollars to
Management and Budget under the (B) GIDEP (unless the contractor is a be included on every receiving report
Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. foreign corporation or partnership that (RR) in the WAWF iRAPT (Invoice,
chapter 35). does not have an office, place of Receipt, Acceptance, and Property
business, or fiscal paying agent in the Transfer) application. Many scenarios
List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 231 occur in which it is not a viable option
United States; or the counterfeit
Government procurement. electronic part or suspect counterfeit to list a dollar value on a RR such as
electronic part is the subject of an on- nonseparately priced items or partial
Jennifer L. Hawes, shipments where a value may not be
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations
going criminal investigation).
[FR Doc. 2016–20475 Filed 8–29–16; 8:45 am]
assessed.
System. Response: This comment is outside
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Therefore, 48 CFR part 231 is the scope of this rule. The requirement
amended as follows: to record a unit price on the WAWF
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE RRR is in accord with preexisting
PART 231—CONTRACT COST DFARS language.
PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES Defense Acquisition Regulations III. Applicability to Contracts at or
■ 1. The authority citation for 48 CFR System Below the Simplified Acquisition
part 231 continues to read as follows: Threshold and for Commercial Items,
48 CFR Chapter 2 Including Commercially Available Off-
Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR
chapter 1. [Docket DARS–2016–0001] the-Shelf Items
■ 2. Revise section 231.205–71 to read RIN 0750–AI83 This case does not add any new
as follows: provisions or clauses or impact any
Defense Federal Acquisition existing provisions or clauses.
231.205–71 Costs related to counterfeit Regulation Supplement: Instructions
electronic parts and suspect counterfeit IV. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
for the Wide Area WorkFlow Reparable
electronic parts. Executive Orders (E.O.s) 12866 and
Receiving Report (DFARS Case 2016–
(a) Scope. This section implements D004) 13563 direct agencies to assess all costs
the requirements of section 818(c)(2), and benefits of available regulatory
National Defense Authorization Act for AGENCY: Defense Acquisition alternatives and, if regulation is
Fiscal Year 2012 (Pub. L. 112–81), as Regulations System, Department of necessary, to select regulatory
modified by section 833, National Defense (DoD). approaches that maximize net benefits
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal ACTION: Final rule. (including potential economic,
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Year 2013 (Pub. L. 112–239), and environmental, public health and safety
section 885 of the National Defense SUMMARY: DoD is amending the Defense effects, distributive impacts, and
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 Federal Acquisition Regulation equity). E.O. 13563 emphasizes the
(Pub. L. 114–92). Supplement (DFARS) to add importance of quantifying both costs
(b) The costs of counterfeit electronic instructions for utilizing the Wide Area and benefits, of reducing costs, of
parts and suspect counterfeit electronic WorkFlow Reparable Receiving Report. harmonizing rules, and of promoting
parts and the costs of rework or DATES: Effective September 29, 2016. flexibility. This is not a significant
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F–304 Correction instructions. (ACL) by August 30, 2016. Therefore, possession limits apply in the South
Functionality for correcting a WAWF NMFS is closing the commercial sector Atlantic on board a vessel with a valid
RR or WAWF RRR is available for for blueline tilefish in the South Federal commercial or charter vessel/
Defense Contract Management Agency Atlantic EEZ at 12:01 a.m., local time, headboat permit for South Atlantic
administered contracts paid using the August 30, 2016, and it will remain snapper-grouper, and apply to the
Mechanization of Contract closed until the start of the next fishing harvest of blueline tilefish in both state
Administration Services system with year on January 1, 2017. This closure is and Federal waters.
source acceptance. Preparation necessary to protect the blueline tilefish
Classification
instructions and training for corrections resource.
is available at https://wawf DATES: This rule is effective at 12:01 The Regional Administrator for the
training.eb.mil. The instructions are part a.m., local time, August 30, 2016, until NMFS Southeast Region has determined
of the Vendor Training section. 12:01 a.m., local time, January 1, 2017. this temporary rule is necessary for the
* * * * * FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: conservation and management of
Mary Vara, NMFS Southeast Regional blueline tilefish and the South Atlantic
F–306 Packing list instructions. Office, telephone: 727–824–5305, email: snapper-grouper fishery and is
Contractors may also use a WAWF mary.vara@noaa.gov. consistent with the Magnuson-Stevens
processed RR, including the WAWF SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Act and other applicable laws.
RRR, as a packing list. WAWF provides snapper-grouper fishery of the South This action is taken under 50 CFR
options to print the RR. These printed Atlantic includes blueline tilefish and is 622.193(z)(1)(i) and is exempt from
RRs may also be used if a signed copy managed under the Fishery review under Executive Order 12866.
is required. Management Plan for the Snapper- These measures are exempt from the
(a) WAWF provides a print capability Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic procedures of the Regulatory Flexibility
for its RR. The WAWF printed RR can Region (FMP). The South Atlantic Act because the temporary rule is issued
be identified by its distinctive format Fishery Management Council and without opportunity for prior notice and
and by the text title at the top of each NMFS prepared the FMP, and the FMP comment.
printed page ‘‘Material Inspection and is implemented under the authority of
the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery This action responds to the best
Receiving Report in accordance with
Conservation and Management Act scientific information available. The
DFARS Appendix F. Paper DD Form
(Magnuson-Stevens Act) by regulations Assistant Administrator for NOAA
250 is usable in lieu of this document
at 50 CFR part 622. Fisheries (AA) finds that the need to
on an exception basis.’’ (See DFARS
In Regulatory Amendment 25 to the immediately implement this action to
252.232–7003(c)). This printed copy can
FMP, NMFS implemented management close the commercial sector for blueline
be used as a packing list. If needed, the
measures for blueline tilefish that tilefish constitutes good cause to waive
signature can be verified by reviewing
included increasing the commercial the requirements to provide prior notice
the signed RR in WAWF.
ACL from 26,766 lb (12,141 kg) to and opportunity for public comment
* * * * * pursuant to the authority set forth in 5
[FR Doc. 2016–20474 Filed 8–29–16; 8:45 am] 87,521 lb (39,699 kg), round weight (81
FR 45245, July 13, 2016). U.S.C. 553(b)(B), as such prior notice
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NMFS is required to close the and opportunity for public comment are
commercial sector for blueline tilefish unnecessary and contrary to the public
when the commercial ACL is reached, interest. Such procedures are
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE or is projected to be reached, by filing unnecessary because the regulations at
a notification to that effect with the 50 CFR 622.193(z)(1)(i) have already
National Oceanic and Atmospheric been subject to notice and comment,
Office of the Federal Register, as
Administration and all that remains is to notify the
specified in 50 CFR 622.193(z)(1)(i).
NMFS has projected that the public of the closure. Prior notice and
50 CFR Part 622 opportunity for public comment are
commercial ACL for South Atlantic
[Docket No. 140501394–5279–02] blueline tilefish will be reached by contrary to the public interest because
August 30, 2016. Accordingly, the there is a need to immediately
RIN 0648–XE830 commercial sector for South Atlantic implement this action to protect
blueline tilefish is closed effective at blueline tilefish, since the capacity of
Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of the fishing fleet allows for rapid harvest
Mexico, and South Atlantic; 2016 12:01 a.m., local time, August 30, 2016,
until 12:01 a.m., local time, January 1, of the commercial ACL. Prior notice and
Commercial Accountability Measures opportunity for public comment would
and Closure for Blueline Tilefish in the 2017.
The operator of a vessel with a valid require time and would potentially
South Atlantic Region result in a harvest well in excess of the
Federal commercial vessel permit for
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries South Atlantic snapper-grouper having established commercial ACL.
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and blueline tilefish on board must have For the aforementioned reasons, the
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), landed and bartered, traded, or sold AA also finds good cause to waive the
Commerce. such blueline tilefish prior to August 30, 30-day delay in the effectiveness of this
ACTION: Temporary rule; closure. 2016. During the commercial closure, all action under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3).
sale or purchase of blueline tilefish is Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
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SUMMARY: NMFS implements prohibited. The harvest or possession of
accountability measures (AMs) for blueline tilefish in or from the South Dated: August 25, 2016.
commercial blueline tilefish in the Atlantic EEZ is limited to the bag and Emily H. Menashes,
exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the possession limits specified in 50 CFR Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
South Atlantic. Commercial landings for 622.187(b)(2) and (c)(1), respectively, Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
blueline tilefish are projected to reach while the recreational sector for blueline [FR Doc. 2016–20847 Filed 8–25–16; 4:15 pm]
the commercial annual catch limit tilefish is open. These bag and BILLING CODE 3510–22–P
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| FR Citation | 81 FR 59515 | |
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