[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 252 (Tuesday, December 31, 1996)] [Rules and Regulations] [Page 69288] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-32806] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 48 CFR Part 2 [FAC 90-44; FAR Case 96-322; Item II] RIN 9000-AH42 Federal Acquisition Regulation; Major System Definition 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 amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to revise the dollar thresholds in the definition of ``major system'' for the Department of Defense. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 31, 1996.
For Further Information Contact
Mr. Jack O'Neill at (202) 501-3856 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 90-44, FAR case 96-322.
Supplementary Information
A. Background
Section 805 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 (Pub. L. 104-201) amends the definition of ``major system'' in 10 U.S.C. 2302. This rule revises the definition at FAR 2.101 to conform with Section 805.
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 90-44, FAR case 96-322), 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 2
Government procurement.
Dated: December 19, 1996. Edward C. Loeb, Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division.
Therefore, 48 CFR Part 2 is amended as set forth below:
PART 2--DEFINITIONS OF WORDS AND TERMS
1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Part 2 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).
2. Section 2.101 is amended in the definition of ``Major system'' by revising paragraph (a), and adding at the end of paragraph (c) the parenthetical ``(10 U.S.C. 2302 and 41 U.S.C. 403).'' to read as follows:
2.101 Definitions.
* * * * * Major system * * * (a) The Department of Defense is responsible for the system and the total expenditures for research, development, test, and evaluation for the system are estimated to be more than $115,000,000 (based on fiscal year 1990 constant dollars) or the eventual total expenditure for the acquisition exceeds $540,000,000 (based on fiscal year 1990 constant dollars); * * * * * [FR Doc. 96-32806 Filed 12-30-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820-EP-M