82_FR_7783 82 FR 7770 - Federal Acquisition Regulation; Effective Communication Between Government and Industry; Extension of Time for Comments

82 FR 7770 - Federal Acquisition Regulation; Effective Communication Between Government and Industry; Extension of Time for Comments

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 13 (January 23, 2017)

Page Range7770-7771
FR Document2017-01405

DoD, GSA, and NASA issued a proposed rule (FAR Case 2016-005) on November 29, 2016, amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement a section of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016. This rule clarifies that agency acquisition personnel are permitted and encouraged to engage in responsible and constructive exchanges with industry, so long as those exchanges are consistent with existing law and regulation and do not promote an unfair competitive advantage to particular firms. The deadline for submitting comments is being extended from January 30, 2017 to March 2, 2017 to provide additional time for interested parties to provide comments on the FAR case.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 13 (Monday, January 23, 2017) 
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 13 (Monday, January 23, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 7770-7771]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-01405]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

48 CFR Part 1

[FAR Case 2016-005; Docket No. 2016-0005; Sequence No. 1]
RIN 9000-AN29


Federal Acquisition Regulation; Effective Communication Between 
Government and Industry; Extension of Time for Comments

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

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: DoD, GSA, and NASA issued a proposed rule (FAR Case 2016-005) 
on November 29, 2016, amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 
to implement a section of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2016. This rule clarifies that agency acquisition personnel 
are permitted and encouraged to engage in responsible and constructive 
exchanges with industry, so long as those exchanges are consistent with 
existing law and regulation and do not promote an unfair competitive 
advantage to particular firms. The deadline for submitting comments is 
being extended from January 30, 2017 to March 2, 2017 to provide 
additional time for interested parties to provide comments on the FAR 
case.

DATES: For the proposed rule published on November 29, 2016 (81 FR 
85914), submit comments by March 2, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments in response to FAR Case 2016-005 by any of 
the following methods:
     Regulations.gov: http://www.regulations.gov. Submit 
comments via the Federal eRulemaking portal by searching for ``FAR Case 
2016-005''. Select the link ``Comment Now'' that corresponds with ``FAR 
Case 2016-005.'' Follow the instructions provided at the ``Comment 
Now'' screen. Please include your name, company name (if any), and 
``FAR Case 2016-005'' 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 2016-
005, in all

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correspondence related to this case. All comments received will be 
posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any 
personal and/or business confidential information provided.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Michael O. Jackson, Procurement 
Analyst, at 202-208-4949, 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 2016-005.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    DoD, GSA, and NASA published a proposed rule in the Federal 
Register at 81 FR 85914, on November 29, 2016. The comment period is 
extended to provide additional time for interested parties to submit 
comments on the FAR case until March 2, 2017.

List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 1

    Government procurement.

    Dated: January 17, 2017.
William F. Clark,
Director, Office of Governmentwide Acquisition Policy, Office of 
Acquisition Policy, Office of Governmentwide Policy.
[FR Doc. 2017-01405 Filed 1-19-17; 8:45 am]
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7770 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 13 / Monday, January 23, 2017 / Proposed Rules collected to help determine the extent to burdens and relieve possible adverse DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE which RTT reduces reliance on TRS or economic impact on small entities. alternatively the extent to which the GENERAL SERVICES 24. In document FCC 16–169, the introduction of RTT increases TRS use ADMINISTRATION Commission also seeks comment on among some consumers because it has identifying certain RTT features or enhanced the ability of TRS to provide NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND functional capabilities, such as SPACE ADMINISTRATION functionally equivalent telephone compatibility with refreshable braille service. displays and block mode transmission, 48 CFR Part 1 Steps Taken To Minimize Significant that are necessary to meet the Economic Impact on Small Entities, and communication needs of individuals [FAR Case 2016–005; Docket No. 2016– Significant Alternatives Considered 0005; Sequence No. 1] who are deaf-blind, people with cognitive disabilities, or other specific RIN 9000–AN29 21. The RFA requires an agency to describe any significant, specifically segments of the disability community. In seeking comments on feasibility, the Federal Acquisition Regulation; small business, alternatives that it has Effective Communication Between considered in reaching its proposed Commission seeks to integrate flexibility Government and Industry; Extension approach, which may include the into the requirements to take into of Time for Comments following four alternatives (among consideration the limitations of small others): ‘‘(1) the establishment of businesses. Because the Commission AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD), differing compliance or reporting will require implementation of these General Services Administration (GSA), requirements or timetables that take into features only if achievable, the and National Aeronautics and Space account the resources available to small Commission anticipates that there will Administration (NASA). entities; (2) the clarification, be little to no impact on small entities ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of consolidation, or simplification of that would claim the requirement is not comment period. compliance or reporting requirements achievable. under the rule for small entities; (3) the SUMMARY: DoD, GSA, and NASA issued use of performance, rather than design, Federal Rules That May Duplicate, a proposed rule (FAR Case 2016–005) Overlap, or Conflict With the on November 29, 2016, amending the standards; and (4) an exemption from Commission’s Proposals Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to coverage of the rule, or any part thereof, implement a section of the National for small entities.’’ 25. None. Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 22. In document FCC 16–169, the Year 2016. This rule clarifies that Commission seeks comment on the type Ordering Clauses agency acquisition personnel are of data and metrics that can be used to permitted and encouraged to engage in monitor the availability, adoption, and Pursuant to sections 4(i), 225, 255, 301, 303(r), 316, 403, 715, and 716 of responsible and constructive exchanges acceptance of RTT services and devices. with industry, so long as those This information is intended to help the the Communications Act of 1934, as exchanges are consistent with existing Commission determine when TTY users amended, and section 106 of the CVAA, law and regulation and do not promote have transitioned to RTT to a point that 47 U.S.C. 154(i), 225, 255, 301, 303(r), an unfair competitive advantage to would warrant elimination of the 316, 403, 615c, 616, 617, document FCC particular firms. The deadline for requirement for RTT to be backward 16–169 is adopted. submitting comments is being extended compatible with TTY. While the The Commission’s Consumer from January 30, 2017 to March 2, 2017 collection of data may initially burden Information Bureau, Reference to provide additional time for interested small businesses, the eventual sunset of Information Center, shall send a copy of parties to provide comments on the FAR the obligation to ensure that RTT is case. document FCC 16–169, including the backward compatible with TTY will in DATES: For the proposed rule published Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis, the long run reduce the burden for small on November 29, 2016 (81 FR 85914), to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the entities and emergency call centers to submit comments by March 2, 2017. maintain TTY technology and backward Small Business Administration. ADDRESSES: Submit comments in compatibility capability. Federal Communications Commission. response to FAR Case 2016–005 by any 23. The Commission also seeks Katura Howard, of the following methods: comments on the costs, benefits, Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of the • Regulations.gov: http:// feasibility, and appropriate timeline for Secretary. www.regulations.gov. Submit comments requiring IP-based TRS providers to [FR Doc. 2017–01382 Filed 1–19–17; 8:45 am] via the Federal eRulemaking portal by incorporate RTT capability into the BILLING CODE 6712–01–P searching for ‘‘FAR Case 2016–005’’. provision of their services. The Select the link ‘‘Comment Now’’ that information requested will inform the corresponds with ‘‘FAR Case 2016– Commission of concerns with the 005.’’ Follow the instructions provided transition and appropriate timelines for at the ‘‘Comment Now’’ screen. Please all entities, which will allow the include your name, company name (if Commission to consider rules and any), and ‘‘FAR Case 2016–005’’ on your mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS implementation deadlines that attached document. minimize burdens and relieve possible • Mail: General Services adverse economic impact on small Administration, Regulatory Secretariat entities. The Commission’s gathering of Division (MVCB), ATTN: Ms. Flowers, information to determine the effect of 1800 F Street NW., 2nd Floor, RTT on TRS services and the TRS Fund Washington, DC 20405. will allow the Commission to consider Instructions: Please submit comments changes to the rules that may minimize only and cite FAR Case 2016–005, in all VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:58 Jan 19, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\23JAP1.SGM 23JAP1

Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 13 / Monday, January 23, 2017 / Proposed Rules 7771 correspondence related to this case. All The proposed revision of the drug- Mandatory Guidelines) published on comments received will be posted testing panel is intended to harmonize January 23, 2017, effective October 1, without change to http:// with the revised Mandatory Guidelines 2017. DOT currently requires urine www.regulations.gov, including any established by the U.S. Department of testing for safety-sensitive personal and/or business confidential Health and Human Services for Federal transportation industry employees information provided. drug-testing programs for urine testing. subject to drug testing under Part 40. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. This proposal also adds clarification to There are two changes to the HHS Michael O. Jackson, Procurement certain drug-testing program provisions where necessary, removes outdated Mandatory Guidelines to which this Analyst, at 202–208–4949, for notice proposes to harmonize Part 40. clarification of content. For information information in the regulations that is no longer needed, and proposes to remove First, the revised HHS Mandatory pertaining to status or publication the requirement for employers and Guidelines, in part, allow Federal schedules, contact the Regulatory Consortium/Third Party Administrators agencies with drug-testing Secretariat Division at 202–501–4755. Please cite FAR Case 2016–005. to submit blind specimens. responsibilities to test for four DATES: Comments to the notice of additional Schedule II (of the Controlled SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: proposed rulemaking should be Substances Act) prescription I. Background submitted by March 24, 2017. Late-filed medications: Hydrocodone, DoD, GSA, and NASA published a comments will be considered to the hydromorphone, oxycodone, and proposed rule in the Federal Register at extent practicable. oxymorphone. Second, the HHS 81 FR 85914, on November 29, 2016. ADDRESSES: To ensure that you do not Mandatory Guidelines remove The comment period is extended to duplicate your docket submissions, methylenedioxyethylamphetamine, provide additional time for interested please submit them by only one of the (MDEA) as a confirmatory test analyte parties to submit comments on the FAR following means: from the existing drug-testing panel and case until March 2, 2017. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to add methylenedioxyamphetamine http://www.regulations.gov and follow (MDA) as an initial test analyte. List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 1 the online instructions for submitting In addition to harmonizing with Government procurement. comments. pertinent sections of the HHS Dated: January 17, 2017. • Mail: Docket Management Facility, Mandatory Guidelines for urine testing, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 William F. Clark, we also propose in this NPRM to modify New Jersey Ave. SE., West Building Director, Office of Governmentwide (for clarification) certain existing Part 40 Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Ground Floor Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590–0001. provisions that cover the handling of Policy, Office of Governmentwide Policy. urine specimens; to remove provisions • Hand delivery: West Building [FR Doc. 2017–01405 Filed 1–19–17; 8:45 am] that no longer are necessary (such as Ground Floor, Room W–12–140, 1200 BILLING CODE 6820–EP–P New Jersey Ave. SE., between 9 a.m. obsolete compliance dates); and to add and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, clarifying language to other provisions except Federal holidays. The telephone (such as updated definitions and web DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION number is 202–366–9329. links where necessary.) The Department Instructions: To ensure proper also proposes to remove existing Part 40 Office of the Secretary docketing of your comment, please requirements related to blind specimen include the agency name and docket testing. 49 CFR Part 40 number DOT–OST–2016–0189 or the Regulatory Identification Number (RIN), II. Authority for This Rulemaking [Docket DOT–OST–2016–0189] 2105–AE58, for the rulemaking at the This rulemaking is promulgated RIN 2105–AE58 beginning of your comments. All pursuant to the Omnibus Transportation comments received will be posted Employee Testing Act (OTETA) of 1991 Procedures for Transportation without change to http:// Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing (Pub. L. 102–143, tit. V, 105 Stat. 952). www.regulations.gov, including any Programs: Addition of Certain OTETA sets forth DOT reliance on the personal information provided. Schedule II Drugs to the Department of HHS Mandatory Guidelines for FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Transportation’s Drug-Testing Panel scientific testing issues. Section 503 of Patrice M. Kelly, Acting Director, Office and Certain Minor Amendments the Supplemental Appropriations Act, of Drug and Alcohol Policy and 1987 (Pub. L. 100–71, 101 Stat 391, AGENCY: Office of the Secretary of Compliance, 1200 New Jersey Avenue 468), 5 U.S.C. 7301, and Executive Transportation (OST), U.S. Department SE., Washington, DC 20590; telephone number 202–366–3784; Order 12564 establish HHS as the of Transportation (DOT). ODAPCWebMail@dot.gov. agency that directs scientific and ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. technical guidelines for Federal SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: The Department of workplace drug-testing programs and Transportation is proposing to amend I. Purpose standards for certification of laboratories its drug-testing program regulation to The Department of Transportation engaged in such drug testing. While mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS add four opioids (hydrocodone, (DOT or the Department) is issuing this DOT has discretion concerning many hydromorphone, oxymorphone, and notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) aspects of the regulations governing oxycodone) to its drug-testing panel; to revise Part 40 of Title 49 of the Code testing in the transportation industries’ add methylenedioxyamphetamine of Federal Regulations to harmonize regulated programs, we must follow the (MDA) as an initial test analyte; and with the revised Department of Health HHS Mandatory Guidelines for the remove and Human Services (HHS) Mandatory categories of drugs for which we will methylenedioxyethylamphetamine, Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug require testing. (MDEA) as a confirmatory test analyte. 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Document Created: 2017-01-20 01:29:58
Document Modified: 2017-01-20 01:29:58
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionProposed rule; extension of comment period.
DatesFor the proposed rule published on November 29, 2016 (81 FR 85914), submit comments by March 2, 2017.
ContactMr. Michael O. Jackson, Procurement Analyst, at 202-208-4949, 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 2016-005.
FR Citation82 FR 7770 
RIN Number9000-AN29
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