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GSAR 552.241–71 (currently GSAR
552.233–71) will be relocated to this
part. All clauses relevant to utilities
contracts will now be located in GSAR
part 541. The rewrite of GSAR part 541
will provide an authority and
prescription for use. After publication of
this rule, PBS can add the clause back
in their contract writing system.
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
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 revisions are not considered
substantive. The revisions only update
and reorganize existing coverage.
C. Paperwork Reduction Act
The Paperwork Reduction Act does
not apply because the changes to the
GSAR do not impose recordkeeping or
information collection requirements, or
otherwise collect information from
offerors, contractors, or members of the
public that require approval of the
Office of Management and Budget under
44 U.S.C. chapter 35, et seq.
List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 541 and
552
Government procurement.
Dated: August 4, 2010.
Joseph A. Neurauter,
Senior Procurement Executive, Office of
Acquisition Policy, General Services
Administration.
Therefore, GSA amends 48 CFR
chapter V as set forth below:
■ 1. Add part 541 to read as follows:
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PART 541—ACQUISITION OF UTILITY
SERVICES
Subpart 541.5—Solicitation Provisions and
Contract Clauses
Sec.
541.501 Solicitation provision and contract
clauses.
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Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c).
Subpart 541.5—Solicitation Provisions
and Contract Clauses
541.501 Solicitation provisions and
contract clauses.
In addition to the solicitation terms,
provisions and contract clauses at FAR
41.501(c), the contracting officer shall
include the following clauses—
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(a) 552.241–70, Availability of Funds
for the Next Fiscal Year or Quarter. As
prescribed in 541.501, insert the clause
552.241–70, Availability of Funds for
the Next Fiscal Year or Quarter, instead
of FAR 52.232–19, in all utility
acquisitions; and
(b) 552.241–71, Disputes (Utility
Contracts). As prescribed in 541.501,
insert clause 552.241–71, Disputes
(Utility Contracts), in solicitations and
contracts for utility services subject to
the jurisdiction and regulation of a
utility rate commission.
■ 2. The authority citation for 48 CFR
part 552 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c).
3. Add sections 552.241–70 and
552.241–71 to read as follows:
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552.241–70, Availability of Funds for the
Next Fiscal Year or Quarter.
As prescribed in 541.501, insert the
clause 552.241–70, Availability of
Funds for the Next Fiscal Year or
Quarter, instead of FAR 52.232–19, in
all utility acquisitions.
Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal
Year or Quarter (AUG 2010)
Funds are not presently available for
performance under this contract beyond
llllll. The Government’s
obligation for performance of this
contract beyond that date is contingent
upon the availability of appropriated
funds from which payment for contract
purposes can be made. No legal liability
on the part of the Government for any
payment may arise for performance
under this contract beyond
llllll, until funds are made
available to the Contracting Officer for
performance and until the Contractor
receives notice of availability, to be
confirmed in writing by the Contracting
Officer.
(End of clause)
Disputes (Utility Contracts).
As prescribed in 541.501, insert
clause 552.241–71, Disputes (Utility
Contracts), in solicitations and contracts
for utility services subject to the
jurisdiction and regulation of a utility
rate commission.
Disputes (Utility Contracts) (AUG 2010)
The requirements of the Disputes
clause at FAR 52.233–1 are
supplemented to provide that matters
involving the interpretation of tariffed
retail rates, tariff rate schedules, and
tariffed terms provided under this
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contract are subject to the jurisdiction
and regulation of the utility rate
commission having jurisdiction.
(End of clause)
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Office of the Secretary
48 CFR Chapter 14
RIN 1093–AA11
Acquisition Regulation Rewrite
Office of the Secretary, Interior.
Final rule.
AGENCY:
PART 552—SOLICITATION
PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT
CLAUSES
552.241–71
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ACTION:
The Department of the
Interior (DOI) has adopted as final an
interim rule amending the Department
of the Interior Acquisition Regulation
(DIAR). This action revises the DIAR, 48
CFR chapter 14, but does not impose
any new requirements on DOI
contractors. The revisions to the DIAR
published in the interim rule became
effective May 17, 2010.
DATES: This rule is effective on August
12, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Tiffany A. Schermerhorn, Senior
Procurement Analyst, Office of
Acquisition and Property Management,
Office of the Secretary, telephone (202)
513–0747, fax (202) 219–4244, or e-mail
tiffany_schermerhorn@ios.doi.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DOI published an interim final rule in
the Federal Register at 75 FR 19828 on
April 15, 2010, to revise the Department
of the Interior Acquisition Regulation
(DIAR) in order to update references to
other Federal and Departmental
directives, remove obsolete material and
references, and clarify and streamline
internal policies and procedures.
The comment period closed June 14,
2010. No public comments were
received. DOI has concluded that the
interim rule should be adopted as a final
rule with no changes.
SUMMARY:
List of Subjects in 48 CFR Chapter 14
Government procurement.
Accordingly, the interim rule
published in the Federal Register at 75
FR 19828 on April 15, 2010, is adopted
as final without change.
■
Dated: August 3, 2010.
Pamela K. Haze,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Budget, Finance,
Performance and Acquisition.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Office of the Secretary
48 CFR Chapter 14
RIN 1093-AA11
Acquisition Regulation Rewrite
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Interior.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Department of the Interior (DOI) has adopted as final an
interim rule amending the Department of the Interior Acquisition
Regulation (DIAR). This action revises the DIAR, 48 CFR chapter 14, but
does not impose any new requirements on DOI contractors. The revisions
to the DIAR published in the interim rule became effective May 17,
2010.
DATES: This rule is effective on August 12, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tiffany A. Schermerhorn, Senior
Procurement Analyst, Office of Acquisition and Property Management,
Office of the Secretary, telephone (202) 513-0747, fax (202) 219-4244,
or e-mail tiffany_schermerhorn@ios.doi.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DOI published an interim final rule in the Federal Register at 75
FR 19828 on April 15, 2010, to revise the Department of the Interior
Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) in order to update references to other
Federal and Departmental directives, remove obsolete material and
references, and clarify and streamline internal policies and
procedures.
The comment period closed June 14, 2010. No public comments were
received. DOI has concluded that the interim rule should be adopted as
a final rule with no changes.
List of Subjects in 48 CFR Chapter 14
Government procurement.
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Accordingly, the interim rule published in the Federal Register at 75
FR 19828 on April 15, 2010, is adopted as final without change.
Dated: August 3, 2010.
Pamela K. Haze,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Budget, Finance, Performance and
Acquisition.
[FR Doc. 2010-19891 Filed 8-11-10; 8:45 am]
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