Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Trade Agreements-New Thresholds (DFARS Case 2007-D023), 46818 [E8-18501]

Download as PDF 46818 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 156 / Tuesday, August 12, 2008 / Rules and Regulations Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–3062. Telephone 703–602–1302; facsimile 703–602–7887. Please cite DFARS Case 2007–D016. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ebenthall on PRODPC60 with RULES A. Background DoD published an interim rule at 73 FR 1826 on January 10, 2008, to implement Section 130 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (Pub. L. 109–364). Section 130 requires DoD to prescribe in regulations a quality control policy for the procurement of ship critical safety items and the modification, repair, and overhaul of those items. The interim rule amended DFARS 209.270–1 through 209.270–4 and related text to address quality control of ship critical safety items. DoD received one comment on the interim rule. The respondent stated that DoD contracting personnel have misinterpreted the term ‘‘certificate of conformance,’’ as used in DFARS 246.504 with regard to limitation on its use, to mean a manufacturer’s certificate that its products conform to quality requirements. This misinterpretation has led buying office quality representatives to take a position that products presented for inspection at source, or ‘‘origin,’’ are not acceptable if presented with a corresponding manufacturer’s certificate of conformance (to its quality requirements). The intent of the DFARS term is to refer to approval given under the clause at FAR 52.246–15, Certificate of Conformance, which enables a DoD quality assurance specialist to allow a contractor to ship items without inspection under certain circumstances. Therefore, the respondent recommended that DFARS 246.504 be clarified by adding a reference to the clause at FAR 52.246–15. DoD does not believe the clarification is necessary. The text at DFARS 246.504 must be read in conjunction with the corresponding text at FAR 46.504, which specifies the appropriate conditions for use of a certificate of conformance and includes a reference to the prescription for the clause at FAR 52.246–15. Therefore, DoD has adopted the interim rule as a final rule without change. This rule was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. B. Regulatory Flexibility Act DoD certifies that this final rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities within the meaning of the Regulatory VerDate Aug<31>2005 13:51 Aug 11, 2008 Jkt 214001 Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq., because the rule primarily relates to internal DoD responsibilities for ensuring quality control of ship critical safety items. In addition, the Navy already has implemented stringent quality control programs with regard to ship critical safety items. 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 Parts 209, 217, and 246 Government procurement. Michele P. Peterson, Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System. Interim Rule Adopted as Final Without Change Accordingly, the interim rule amending 48 CFR parts 209, 217, and 246, which was published at 73 FR 1826 on January 10, 2008, is adopted as a final rule without change. [FR Doc. E8–18510 Filed 8–11–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–08–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Defense Acquisition Regulations System 48 CFR Part 225 RIN 0750–AF89 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Trade Agreements—New Thresholds (DFARS Case 2007–D023) Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: DoD has adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to incorporate increased dollar thresholds for application of the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and the Free Trade Agreements, as determined by the United States Trade Representative. DATES: Effective Date: August 12, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Amy Williams, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (DARS), IMD 3D139, 3062 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–3062. Telephone 703–602–0328; facsimile 703–602–7887. Please cite DFARS Case 2007–D023. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Background DoD published an interim DFARS rule at 73 FR 4115 on January 24, 2008, to reflect increased dollar thresholds for application of the trade agreements. Every two years, the trade agreement thresholds are escalated according to a pre-determined formula set forth in the agreements. DoD received no comments on the interim rule. Therefore, DoD has adopted the interim rule as a final rule without change. This rule was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. B. Regulatory Flexibility Act DoD certifies that this final rule will not 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 trade agreement threshold changes are designed to keep pace with inflation and thus maintain the status quo. C. Paperwork Reduction Act This rule affects the certification and information collection requirements in the provisions at DFARS 252.225–7020 and 252.225–7035, currently approved under Office of Management and Budget Control Number 0704–0229. The impact, however, is negligible. The dollar threshold changes are in line with inflation and maintain the status quo. List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 225 Government procurement. Michele P. Peterson, Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System. Interim Rule Adopted as Final Without Change Accordingly, the interim rule amending 48 CFR part 225, which was published at 73 FR 4115 on January 24, 2008, is adopted as a final rule without change. I [FR Doc. E8–18501 Filed 8–11–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–08–P E:\FR\FM\12AUR1.SGM 12AUR1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 156 (Tuesday, August 12, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 46818]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-18501]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

48 CFR Part 225

RIN 0750-AF89


Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Trade 
Agreements--New Thresholds (DFARS Case 2007-D023)

AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense 
(DoD).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: DoD has adopted as final, without change, an interim rule 
amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 
to incorporate increased dollar thresholds for application of the World 
Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and the Free Trade 
Agreements, as determined by the United States Trade Representative.

DATES: Effective Date: August 12, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Amy Williams, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations System, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (DARS), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense 
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone 703-602-0328; facsimile 
703-602-7887. Please cite DFARS Case 2007-D023.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

A. Background

    DoD published an interim DFARS rule at 73 FR 4115 on January 24, 
2008, to reflect increased dollar thresholds for application of the 
trade agreements. Every two years, the trade agreement thresholds are 
escalated according to a pre-determined formula set forth in the 
agreements.
    DoD received no comments on the interim rule. Therefore, DoD has 
adopted the interim rule as a final rule without change.
    This rule was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review 
under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.

B. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    DoD certifies that this final rule will not 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 trade agreement threshold changes are designed to keep pace 
with inflation and thus maintain the status quo.

C. Paperwork Reduction Act

    This rule affects the certification and information collection 
requirements in the provisions at DFARS 252.225-7020 and 252.225-7035, 
currently approved under Office of Management and Budget Control Number 
0704-0229. The impact, however, is negligible. The dollar threshold 
changes are in line with inflation and maintain the status quo.

List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 225

    Government procurement.

Michele P. Peterson,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.

Interim Rule Adopted as Final Without Change

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Accordingly, the interim rule amending 48 CFR part 225, which was 
published at 73 FR 4115 on January 24, 2008, is adopted as a final rule 
without change.

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