[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 120 (Thursday, June 20, 1996)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 31649-31650] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-14530] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 48 CFR Part 25 [FAC 90-39; FAR Case 95-030; Item XV] RIN 9000-AG96 Federal Acquisition Regulation; Caribbean Basin Countries AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Action
Final rule.
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Summary
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council have agreed on a final rule to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the extension by the U.S. Trade Representative of the date of eligibility under the Trade Agreements
Act for products of Caribbean Basin countries. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 30, 1995.
For Further Information Contact
Mr. Peter O'Such at (202) 501-1759 in reference to this FAR case. For general information, contact the FAR Secretariat, Room 4037, GS Building, Washington, DC 20405 (202) 501- 4755. Please cite FAC 90-39, FAR case 95-030.
Supplementary Information
A. Background
This final rule amends FAR 25.402(b) by changing the date ``1995'' to ``1996.'' Products of Caribbean Basin countries were to be treated as eligible products until September 30, 1995, unless otherwise extended by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) by means of a Federal Register notice. On October 3, 1995, the USTR published an extension through September 30, 1996 (60 FR 51822).
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act
The final rule does not constitute a significant FAR revision within the meaning of FAR 1.501 and Public Law 98-577, and publication for public comments is not required. Therefore, the Regulatory Flexibility Act does not apply. However, comments from small entities concerning the affected FAR subpart will be considered in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. Such comments must be submitted separately and cite 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq. (FAC 90-39, FAR case 95-030), in correspondence.
C. Paperwork Reduction Act
The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the changes to the FAR do not impose recordkeeping or information collection requirements, or collections of information from offerors, contractors, or members of the public which require the approval of the Office of Management and Budget under 44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.
List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 25
Government procurement.
Dated: June 4, 1996. Edward C. Loeb, Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division.
Therefore, 48 CFR Part 25 is amended as set forth below:
PART 25--FOREIGN ACQUISITION
1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Part 25 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 40 U.S.C. 486(c); 10 U.S.C. chapter 137; and 42 U.S.C. 2473(c).
Sec. 25.402 [Amended]
2. Section 25.402 is amended in the first sentence of paragraph (b) by removing ``(see 51 FR 6964-6965, February 27, 1986)''; and in the second sentence by revising ``1995'' to read ``1996''. [FR Doc. 96-14530 Filed 6-19-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820-EP-P