[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 203 (Friday, October 18, 1996)] [Rules and Regulations] [Page 54346] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-26533] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 48 CFR Part 219 and Appendix I to Chapter 2 [DFARS Case 96-D317] Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Pilot Mentor- Protege Program
Agency
Department of Defense (DoD).
Action
Final rule.
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Summary
The Director of Defense Procurement is amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to extend the dates for application into, and reimbursement of costs under, the DoD Pilot Mentor-Protege Program.
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 18, 1996.
For Further Information Contact
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: Ms. Susan Schneider, PDUSD (A&T) DP (DAR), 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-0131; telefax (703) 602-0350. Please cite DFARS Case 96-D317 in all correspondence related to this issue.
Supplementary Information
A. Background
This final rule implements Section 802 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 (Public Law 104-201). Section 802: (1) extends, to September 30, 1998, the date by which an interested company must apply for participation as a mentor firm under the DoD Pilot Mentor-Protege Program; and (2) extends to September 30, 1999, the date by which mentor firms must incur costs in order to be eligible for reimbursement under the Program.
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act
This final rule does not constitute a significant revision within the meaning of FAR 1.501 and Public Law 98-577, and publication for public comment is not required. However, comments from small entities concerning the affected DFARS subparts will be considered in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610.
C. Paperwork Reduction Act
The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the final rule does not contain any information collection requirements that require Office of Management and Budget approval under 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.
List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 219
Government procurement. Michele P. Peterson, Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.
Therefore, 48 CFR Part 219 and Appendix I to Chapter 2 are amended as follows:
PART 219--[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Part 219 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 41 U.S.C. 421 and 48 CFR Chapter 1.
219.7104 [Amended]
2. Section 219.7104 is amended in the last sentence of paragraph (b) by revising the date ``October 1, 1996'' to read ``October 1, 1999''.
Appendix I to Chapter 2 [Amended]
3. Appendix I to Chapter 2 is amended in section I-102, paragraphs (a) and (b), and in section I-103, paragraph (a), by revising the date ``September 30, 1996'' to read ``September 30, 1998''. 4. Appendix I to Chapter 2 is amended in section I-103, paragraph (b) introductory text, by revising the date ``September 30, 1996'' to read ``September 30, 1999''.
[FR Doc. 96-26533 Filed 10-17-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5000-04-M