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537.110
[Amended]
3. Amend section 537.110 by
removing from paragraph (a) ‘‘initiated’’
and adding ‘‘initiated with Ability One’’
in its place.
PART 552—SOLICITATION
PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT
CLAUSES
552.237–70
[Amended]
4. Amend section 552.237–70 by
revising the date of the provision to read
‘‘(Date)’’; and removing from paragraph
(a) ‘‘In order to’’ and adding ‘‘To’’ in its
place.
552.237–73
[Amended]
5. Amend 552.237–73 by revising the
date of the clause to read ‘‘(Date)’’; and
removing from paragraph (b)
‘‘individual’’ and adding ‘‘entity’’ in its
place.
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GENERAL SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION
48 CFR Parts 547 and 552
[GSAR Case 2006–G518; Docket 2008–0007;
Sequence 6]
RIN 3090–AI52
General Services Acquisition
Regulation; GSAR Case 2006–G518;
Rewrite of GSAR Part 547,
Transportation
Office of the Chief Acquisition
Officer, General Services
Administration (GSA).
ACTION: Proposed rule with request for
comments.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The General Services
Administration (GSA) is proposing to
amend the General Services Acquisition
Regulation (GSAR) to revise GSAR
language that provides requirements for
transportation. This rule is a result of
the General Services Administration
Acquisition Manual (GSAM) Rewrite
initiative undertaken by GSA to revise
the GSAM to maintain consistency with
the FAR, and to implement streamlined
and innovative acquisition procedures
that contractors, offerors and GSA
contracting personnel can use when
entering into and administering
contractual relationships. The GSAM
incorporates the General Services
Administration Acquisition Regulation
(GSAR) as well as internal agency
acquisition policy. GSA will rewrite
each part of the GSAR and GSAM, and
as each GSAR part is rewritten, will
publish it in the Federal Register.
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This is one of the series of revisions
to 48 CFR Chapter 5. It covers the
rewrite of GSAR Part 547,
Transportation.
Interested parties should submit
written comments to the Regulatory
Secretariat on or before August 5, 2008
to be considered in the formulation of
a final rule.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments
identified by GSAR Case 2006–G518 by
any of the following methods:
• Regulations.gov: https://
www.regulations.gov.
Submit comments via the Federal
eRulemaking portal by inputting ‘‘GSAR
Case 2006–G518’’ under the heading
‘‘Comment or Submission’’. Select the
link ‘‘Send a Comment or Submission’’
that corresponds with GSAR Case 2006–
G518. Follow the instructions provided
to complete the ‘‘Public Comment and
Submission Form’’. Please include your
name, company name (if any), and
‘‘GSAR Case 2006–G518’’ on your
attached document.
• Fax: 202–501–4067.
• Mail: General Services
Administration, Regulatory Secretariat
(VPR), 1800 F Street, NW., Room 4041,
ATTN: Laurieann Duarte, Washington,
DC 20405.
Instructions: Please submit comments
only and cite GSAR Case 2006–G518 in
all correspondence related to this case.
All comments received will be posted
without change to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal and/or business confidential
information provided.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
clarification of content, contact Jeritta
Parnell at (202) 501–4082, or by e-mail
at jeritta.parnell@gsa.gov. For
information pertaining to the status or
publication schedules, contact the
Regulatory Secretariat (VPR), Room
4041, GS Building, Washington, DC
20405, (202) 501–4755. Please cite
GSAR Case 2006–G518.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DATES:
A. Background
The GSAR Rewrite Project
On February 15, 2006, GSA published
an Advance Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking (ANPR) with request for
comments because GSA is beginning the
review and update of the General
Services Administration Acquisition
Regulation (GSAR).
The GSAR rewrite will—
• Consider comments received from
the ANPR, published in the Federal
Register at 71 FR 7910, February 15,
2006.
• Change ‘‘you’’ to ‘‘contracting
officer.’’
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• Maintain consistency with the FAR
but eliminate duplication.
• Revise GSAR sections that are out of
date, or impose inappropriate burdens
on the Government or contractors,
especially small businesses.
• Streamline and simplify by
incorporation of all GSA acquisition
policies, i.e., acquisition letters, alerts,
and FAS manual information.
In addition, GSA has recently
reorganized into two, rather than three
services. Therefore, the reorganization
of the Federal Supply Service (FSS) and
the Federal Technology Service (FTS)
into the Federal Acquisition Service
(FAS) will be considered in the rewrite
initiative.
The Rewrite of Part 547
This proposed rule contains the
revisions made to Part 547,
Transportation. The information
contained in the five sections; 547.300,
547.303, 547.304, 547.305, and 547.370
is proposed for deletion from Part 547.
In addition, clauses 552.247–70,
Placarding Railcar Shipments, and
552.247–71, Diversion of Shipment
Under f.o.b. Destination Contracts, are
proposed for deletion from 552.547.
This information is deemed specific to
the FAS organization and its special
order program and stock program. This
information is not used in the Multiple
Award Schedule Program. The coverage
and the clauses were evaluated and
deemed not necessary for inclusion into
the GSAR. The FAR coverage in 47.103,
47.3, and 52.243–1 (48 CFR Chapter 1)
is sufficient and does not need to be
supplemented by further information in
the GSAR.
Discussion of Comments
As a result of the ANPR, GSA
received one comment pertaining to
GSAR Part 547.
One commenter suggested making the
GSAR consistent with the FAR and to
eliminate inconsistencies and
redundancies between the FAR and
GSAR. The commenter further provided
an example of a FAR deviation used
under a Federal Supply Schedule 70,
stating ‘‘that GSA should consider
whether the various delivery and
packaging requirements can be
simplified and require delivery and
packaging that comports with the
contractor’s standard commercial
practices.’’ GSA partially agrees with
the commenter and has initiated this
rewrite of the GSAM/GSAR to correct or
clarify such inconsistencies. However,
GSA believes that in this instance cited
by the commenter, that the risk of loss
or damage to supplies shall remain with
the contractor until the Government
takes possession of the supplies, as
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specified f.o.b. origin or destination,
whichever the contract so states.
This is not a significant regulatory
action and, therefore, was not subject to
review under Section 6(b) of Executive
Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and
Review, dated September 30, 1993. This
rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C.
804.
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act
The General Services Administration
does not expect this proposed rule to
have a significant economic impact on
a substantial number of small entities
within the meaning of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq.,
because the rule will delete information
and clauses that are deemed
unnecessary. An Initial Regulatory
Flexibility Analysis has, therefore, not
been performed. We invite comments
from small businesses and other
interested parties. GSA will consider
comments from small entities
concerning the affected GSAR Parts 547
and 552 in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
610. Interested parties must submit such
comments separately and should cite 5
U.S.C. 601, et seq. (GSAR case 2006–
G518), in correspondence.
C. Paperwork Reduction Act
The Paperwork Reduction Act does
not apply because the proposed changes
to the GSAM do not impose 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 Parts 547 and
552
Government procurement.
Dated: June 2, 2008.
Al Matera,
Director, Office of Acquisition Policy, General
Services Administration.
Therefore, GSA proposes to amend 48
CFR parts 547 and 552 as set forth
below:
1. The authority citation for 48 CFR
parts 547 and 552 is revised to read as
follows:
AUTHORITY: 40 U.S.C. 121(c).
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PART 547 [RESERVED]
2. Part 547 is removed and reserved.
PART 552—SOLICITATION
PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT
CLAUSES
552.247–70
[Removed]
3. Section 552.247–70 is removed.
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552.247–71
[Removed]
4. Section 552.247–71 is removed.
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Administration
50 CFR Part 229
[Docket No. 080509647–8651–01]
RIN 0648–AW84
Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental
to Commercial Fishing Operations;
Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction
Plan Regulations
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Proposed rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The National Marine
Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposes to
amend the regulations implementing the
Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction
Plan (ALWTRP), to delay the effective
date of one of the broad-based gear
modifications and remove one of the
gear-related definitions required in the
recent amendment to the ALWTRP.
Specifically, NMFS is proposing to
delay the broad-based sinking
groundline requirement for trap/pot
fishermen in the Atlantic for an
additional six months, from October 5,
2008 to April 5, 2009. Additionally, the
proposed rule would delete the
‘‘neutrally buoyant line’’ term from the
regulations to avoid any potential
confusion with the requirements and
assist enforcement efforts.
DATES: Comments on the proposed rule
must be received by 5 p.m. EST on July
7, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be
submitted on this proposed rule,
identified by RIN 0648–AW84, by any
one of the following methods:
(1) Electronic Submissions: Submit all
electronic public comments via the
Federal eRulemaking Portal https://
www.regulations.gov.
(2) Mail: Mary Colligan, Assistant
Regional Administrator for Protected
Resources, NMFS, Northeast Region, 1
Blackburn Dr., Gloucester, MA 01930,
ATTN: ALWTRP Proposed Rule.
(3) Facsimile (fax) to: 978–281–9394,
Attn: Diane Borggaard
Instructions: All comments received
are a part of the public record and will
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generally be posted to https://
www.regulations.gov without change.
All personal identifying information (for
example, name, address, etc.)
voluntarily submitted by the commenter
may be publicly accessible. Do not
submit confidential business
information or otherwise sensitive or
protected information. NMFS will
accept anonymous comments.
Attachments to electronic comments
will be accepted in Microsoft Word,
Excel, WordPerfect, or Adobe PDF file
formats only.
Copies of the Regulatory Impact
Review related to this action can be
obtained from the ALWTRP website
listed under the Electronic Access
portion of this document or writing
Diane Borggaard, NMFS, Northeast
Region, 1 Blackburn Dr., Gloucester, MA
01930. For additional ADDRESSES and
web sites for document availability see
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Diane Borggaard, NMFS, Northeast
Region, 978–281–9300 Ext. 6503; or
Kristy Long, NMFS, Office of Protected
Resources, 301–713–2322.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Electronic Access
Several of the background documents
for the ALWTRP and the take reduction
planning process can be downloaded
from the ALWTRP web site at https://
www.nero.noaa.gov/whaletrp/. The
complete text of the regulations
implementing the ALWTRP can be
found either in the Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) at 50 CFR 229.32 or
downloaded from the website, along
with a guide to the regulations.
Background
In response to the continued serious
injury and mortality of large whales
from entanglement in commercial
fishing gear, NMFS determined that
additional modifications to the
ALWTRP were warranted.
Subsequently, in October 2007, NMFS
finalized an amendment to the ALWTRP
which implemented a broad-based gear
modification strategy that included
additional regulated fisheries; expanded
weak link and sinking groundline
requirements; additional gear marking
requirements; changes in boundaries;
seasonal restrictions for gear
modifications; expanded exempted
areas; and regulatory language changes
for the purposes of clarification and
consistency (72 FR 57104, October 5,
2007; 73 FR 19171, April 9, 2008). Most
modifications became effective
November 5, 2007, and April 5, 2008,
except for one broad-based requirement
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
48 CFR Parts 547 and 552
[GSAR Case 2006-G518; Docket 2008-0007; Sequence 6]
RIN 3090-AI52
General Services Acquisition Regulation; GSAR Case 2006-G518;
Rewrite of GSAR Part 547, Transportation
AGENCY: Office of the Chief Acquisition Officer, General Services
Administration (GSA).
ACTION: Proposed rule with request for comments.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: The General Services Administration (GSA) is proposing to
amend the General Services Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) to revise GSAR
language that provides requirements for transportation. This rule is a
result of the General Services Administration Acquisition Manual (GSAM)
Rewrite initiative undertaken by GSA to revise the GSAM to maintain
consistency with the FAR, and to implement streamlined and innovative
acquisition procedures that contractors, offerors and GSA contracting
personnel can use when entering into and administering contractual
relationships. The GSAM incorporates the General Services
Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) as well as internal agency
acquisition policy. GSA will rewrite each part of the GSAR and GSAM,
and as each GSAR part is rewritten, will publish it in the Federal
Register.
This is one of the series of revisions to 48 CFR Chapter 5. It
covers the rewrite of GSAR Part 547, Transportation.
DATES: Interested parties should submit written comments to the
Regulatory Secretariat on or before August 5, 2008 to be considered in
the formulation of a final rule.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments identified by GSAR Case 2006-G518 by any of
the following methods:
Regulations.gov: https://www.regulations.gov.
Submit comments via the Federal eRulemaking portal by inputting
``GSAR Case 2006-G518'' under the heading ``Comment or Submission''.
Select the link ``Send a Comment or Submission'' that corresponds with
GSAR Case 2006-G518. Follow the instructions provided to complete the
``Public Comment and Submission Form''. Please include your name,
company name (if any), and ``GSAR Case 2006-G518'' on your attached
document.
Fax: 202-501-4067.
Mail: General Services Administration, Regulatory
Secretariat (VPR), 1800 F Street, NW., Room 4041, ATTN: Laurieann
Duarte, Washington, DC 20405.
Instructions: Please submit comments only and cite GSAR Case 2006-
G518 in all correspondence related to this case. All comments received
will be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including
any personal and/or business confidential information provided.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For clarification of content, contact
Jeritta Parnell at (202) 501-4082, or by e-mail at
jeritta.parnell@gsa.gov. For information pertaining to the status or
publication schedules, contact the Regulatory Secretariat (VPR), Room
4041, GS Building, Washington, DC 20405, (202) 501-4755. Please cite
GSAR Case 2006-G518.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Background
The GSAR Rewrite Project
On February 15, 2006, GSA published an Advance Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking (ANPR) with request for comments because GSA is beginning
the review and update of the General Services Administration
Acquisition Regulation (GSAR).
The GSAR rewrite will--
Consider comments received from the ANPR, published in the
Federal Register at 71 FR 7910, February 15, 2006.
Change ``you'' to ``contracting officer.''
Maintain consistency with the FAR but eliminate
duplication.
Revise GSAR sections that are out of date, or impose
inappropriate burdens on the Government or contractors, especially
small businesses.
Streamline and simplify by incorporation of all GSA
acquisition policies, i.e., acquisition letters, alerts, and FAS manual
information.
In addition, GSA has recently reorganized into two, rather than
three services. Therefore, the reorganization of the Federal Supply
Service (FSS) and the Federal Technology Service (FTS) into the Federal
Acquisition Service (FAS) will be considered in the rewrite initiative.
The Rewrite of Part 547
This proposed rule contains the revisions made to Part 547,
Transportation. The information contained in the five sections;
547.300, 547.303, 547.304, 547.305, and 547.370 is proposed for
deletion from Part 547. In addition, clauses 552.247-70, Placarding
Railcar Shipments, and 552.247-71, Diversion of Shipment Under f.o.b.
Destination Contracts, are proposed for deletion from 552.547. This
information is deemed specific to the FAS organization and its special
order program and stock program. This information is not used in the
Multiple Award Schedule Program. The coverage and the clauses were
evaluated and deemed not necessary for inclusion into the GSAR. The FAR
coverage in 47.103, 47.3, and 52.243-1 (48 CFR Chapter 1) is sufficient
and does not need to be supplemented by further information in the
GSAR.
Discussion of Comments
As a result of the ANPR, GSA received one comment pertaining to
GSAR Part 547.
One commenter suggested making the GSAR consistent with the FAR and
to eliminate inconsistencies and redundancies between the FAR and GSAR.
The commenter further provided an example of a FAR deviation used under
a Federal Supply Schedule 70, stating ``that GSA should consider
whether the various delivery and packaging requirements can be
simplified and require delivery and packaging that comports with the
contractor's standard commercial practices.'' GSA partially agrees with
the commenter and has initiated this rewrite of the GSAM/GSAR to
correct or clarify such inconsistencies. However, GSA believes that in
this instance cited by the commenter, that the risk of loss or damage
to supplies shall remain with the contractor until the Government takes
possession of the supplies, as
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specified f.o.b. origin or destination, whichever the contract so
states.
This is not a significant regulatory action and, therefore, was not
subject to review under Section 6(b) of Executive Order 12866,
Regulatory Planning and Review, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is
not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act
The General Services Administration does not expect this proposed
rule to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities within the meaning of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5
U.S.C. 601, et seq., because the rule will delete information and
clauses that are deemed unnecessary. An Initial Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis has, therefore, not been performed. We invite comments from
small businesses and other interested parties. GSA will consider
comments from small entities concerning the affected GSAR Parts 547 and
552 in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. Interested parties must submit
such comments separately and should cite 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq. (GSAR
case 2006-G518), in correspondence.
C. Paperwork Reduction Act
The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the proposed
changes to the GSAM do not impose 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 Parts 547 and 552
Government procurement.
Dated: June 2, 2008.
Al Matera,
Director, Office of Acquisition Policy, General Services
Administration.
Therefore, GSA proposes to amend 48 CFR parts 547 and 552 as set
forth below:
1. The authority citation for 48 CFR parts 547 and 552 is revised
to read as follows:
AUTHORITY: 40 U.S.C. 121(c).
PART 547 [RESERVED]
2. Part 547 is removed and reserved.
PART 552--SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES
552.247-70 [Removed]
3. Section 552.247-70 is removed.
552.247-71 [Removed]
4. Section 552.247-71 is removed.
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