[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 176 (Tuesday, September 11, 2001)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 47112]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-22421]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
48 CFR Part 252
[DFARS Case 2001-D008]
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Iceland--Newly
Designated Country Under Trade Agreements Act
AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal
Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to add Iceland as a
designated country under the Trade Agreements Act, as directed by the
United States Trade Representative.
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 11, 2001.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Amy Williams, Defense Acquisition
Regulations Council, OUSD (AT&L) DP (DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-0288;
facsimile (703) 602-0350. Please cite DFRARS Case 2001-D008.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Background
This final rule amends the clauses at DFARS 252.227-7007, Buy
American Act--Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program, and
252.225-7021, Trade Agreements. The rule adds Iceland to the list of
designated countries under the Trade Agreements Act, as directed by the
United States Trade Representative. Iceland joined the World Trade
Organization Government Procurement Agreement in April 2001.
This rule was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review
under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.
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, DoD will consider comments
from small entities concerning the affected DFARS subparts in
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. Such comments should cite DFARS Case
2001-D008.
C. Paperwork Reduction Act
The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the rule does
not impose any information collection requirements that 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 252
Government procurement.
Michele P. Peterson,
Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.
Therefore, 48 CFR Part 252 is amended as follows:
1. The authority citation for 48 CFR part 252 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 41 U.S.C. 421 and 48 CFR Chapter 1.
PART 252--SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES
252.225-7007 [Amended]
2. Section 252.225-7007 is amended in paragraph (a)(4) by adding,
in alphabetical order, ``Iceland'' to the list of countries.
252.225-7021 [Amended]
3. Section 252.225-7021 is amended in paragraph (a)(4) by adding,
in alphabetical order, ``Iceland'' to the list of countries.
[FR Doc. 01-22421 Filed 9-10-01; 8:45 am]
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