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considered in the formation of the final
rule.
List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 225 and
252
Government procurement.
Therefore, 48 CFR parts 225 and 252
are amended as follows:
■ 1. The authority citation for 48 CFR
parts 225 and 252 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR
chapter 1.
PART 225—FOREIGN ACQUISITION
2. Amend section 225.7001 by
revising paragraph (e) to read as follows:
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Definitions.
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(e) Structural component of a tent is
defined in the clause at 252.225–7012,
Preference for Certain Domestic
Commodities.
■ 3. Amend section 225.7002–1 by
revising paragraph (a)(3) to read as
follows:
225.7002–1
Restrictions.
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(3) Tents and the structural
components of tents, tarpaulins, or
covers. In addition, in accordance with
section 368 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
(Pub. L. 112–81)—
(i) When acquiring tents or other
temporary structures for use by the
Armed Forces, the contracting officer
shall award contracts that provide the
best value (see FAR 15.101). Temporary
structures covered by this paragraph
(a)(3)(i) are nonpermanent buildings,
including tactical shelters,
nonpermanent modular or prefabricated buildings, or portable or
relocatable buildings, such as trailers or
equipment configured for occupancy
(see also DFARS 246.270–2)).
Determination of best value includes
consideration of the total life-cycle costs
of such tents or structures, including the
costs associated with any equipment,
fuel, or electricity needed to heat, cool,
or light such tents or structures (see
FAR 7.105(a)(3)(i) and PGI
207.105(a)(3)(i)).
(ii) These requirements apply to any
agency or department that acquires tents
or other temporary structures on behalf
of DoD (see FAR 17.503(d)(2)).
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252.212–7001
[Amended]
4. Amend section 252.212–7001 in
paragraph (b)(9) by removing ‘‘(JUN
2010)’’ and adding ‘‘(JUN 2012)’’ in its
place.
■ 5. Amend section 252.225–7012—
■ a. By removing the clause date ‘‘(JUN
2010)’’ and adding ‘‘(JUN 2012)’’ in its
place;
■ b. In paragraph (a), by removing the
numerical designations (1) through (5)
from the definitions and adding, in
alphabetical order, the definition of
‘‘Structural component of a tent’’; and
■ c. By revising paragraph (b)(3).
The addition and revision read as
follows:
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Ynette R. Shelkin,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations
System.
225.7001
PART 252—SOLICITATION
PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT
CLAUSES
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
DoD is amending the DFARS to add
the Czech Republic as a qualifying
country. On April 18, 2012, the
Secretary of Defense signed a new
reciprocal defense procurement
agreement with the Czech Minister of
Defense. The agreement removes
discriminatory barriers to procurements
of supplies and services produced by
industrial enterprises of the other
country to the extent mutually
beneficial and consistent with national
laws, regulations, policies, and
international obligations. The agreement
does not cover construction or
construction material.
AGENCY:
II. Publication of This Final Rule for
Public Comment Is Not Required by
Statute
‘‘Publication of proposed
regulations’’, 41 U.S.C. 1707, is the
statute which applies to the publication
of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
Paragraph (a)(1) of the statute requires
that a procurement policy, regulation,
procedure, or form (including an
amendment or modification thereof)
must be published for public comment
if it relates to the expenditure of
appropriated funds, and has either a
significant effect beyond the internal
operating procedures of the agency
issuing the policy, regulation,
procedure, or form, or has a significant
cost or administrative impact on
contractors or offerors. This final rule is
not required to be published for public
comment. Adding the Czech Republic to
the list of 21 other countries that have
similar reciprocal defense procurement
agreements with DoD does not alter the
substantive meaning of the basic DoD
policy on contracting with qualifying
country sources. Accordingly, the
change does not constitute a significant
DFARS revision within the meaning of
FAR 1.501–1, does not have a
significant effect beyond the internal
operating procedures of DoD, and will
not have a significant cost or
administrative impact on contractors or
offerors.
DoD is issuing a final rule
amending the Defense Federal
Acquisition Regulation Supplement
(DFARS) to add the Czech Republic as
a qualifying country.
DATES: Effective date: June 29, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Amy G. Williams, telephone 571–372–
6106.
III. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
Executive Orders (E.O.s) 12866 and
13563 direct agencies to assess all costs
and benefits of available regulatory
alternatives and, if regulation is
necessary, to select regulatory
approaches that maximize net benefits
(including potential economic,
environmental, public health and safety
effects, distributive impacts, and
equity). E.O. 13563 emphasizes the
importance of quantifying both costs
252.225–7012 Preference for Certain
Domestic Commodities.
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Structural component of a tent—
(i) Means a component that
contributes to the form and stability of
the tent (e.g., poles, frames, flooring, guy
ropes, pegs);
(ii) Does not include equipment such
as heating, cooling, or lighting.
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(3) Tents and structural components
of tents, tarpaulins, and covers.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations
System
48 CFR Parts 225 and 252
RIN 0750–AH75
Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement: New
Qualifying Country—Czech Republic
(DFARS Case 2012–D043)
Defense Acquisition
Regulations System, Department of
Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY:
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and benefits, of reducing costs, of
harmonizing rules, and of promoting
flexibility. This is not a significant
regulatory action and, therefore, was not
subject to review under section 6(b) of
E.O. 12866, Regulatory Planning and
Review, dated September 30, 1993. This
rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C.
804.
252.212–7001
IV. Regulatory Flexibility Act
252.225–7001
The Regulatory Flexibility Act does
not apply to this rule because this final
rule does not constitute a significant
DFARS revision within the meaning of
FAR 1.501–1, and 41 U.S.C. 1707 does
not require publication for public
comment.
V. Paperwork Reduction Act
This rule affects the certification and
information collection requirements in
the provisions at DFARS 252.225–7000,
252.225–7020, currently approved
under OMB Control Number 0704–0229,
titled DFARS Part 225, Foreign
Acquisition, and Associated Clauses, in
the amount of 57,235 hours, in
accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. chapter 35).
The impact, however, is negligible,
because it merely shifts the category
under which items from the Czech
Republic must be listed.
List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 225 and
252
Government procurement.
Ynette R. Shelkin,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations
System.
Therefore, 48 CFR parts 225 and 252
are amended as follows:
1. The authority citation for 48 CFR
parts 225 and 252 continues to read as
follows:
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Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR
chapter 1.
PART 225—FOREIGN ACQUISITION
225.003
[Amended]
2. Amend section 225.003 in the
definition ‘‘Qualifying country’’,
paragraph (10), by adding ‘‘Czech
Republic’’ in alphabetical order.
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225.872–1
[Amended]
3. Amend section 225.872–1,
paragraph (a), by adding ‘‘Czech
Republic’’ in alphabetical order.
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PART 252—SOLICITATION
PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT
CLAUSES
[Amended]
4. Amend section 252.212–7001 in
paragraph (b)(12) by removing ‘‘(MAY
2012)’’ and adding ‘‘(JUN 2012)’’ in its
place.
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[Amended]
5. Amend section 252.225–7001,
paragraph (a), definition of ‘‘Qualifying
country,’’ by adding ‘‘Czech Republic’’
in alphabetical order.
■ 6. Amend section 252.225–7002 by
removing the clause date ‘‘(APR 2003)’’
and adding ‘‘(JUN 2012)’’ in its place
and revising paragraph (a) to read as
follows:
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252.225–7002 Qualifying Country Sources
as Subcontractors.
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(a) Definition. Qualifying country, as
used in this clause, means a country
with a reciprocal defense procurement
memorandum of understanding or
international agreement with the United
States in which both countries agree to
remove barriers to purchases of supplies
produced in the other country or
services performed by sources of the
other country, and the memorandum or
agreement complies, where applicable,
with the requirements of section 36 of
the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C.
2776) and with 10 U.S.C. 2457.
Accordingly, the following are
qualifying countries:
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Canada
Czech Republic
Denmark
Egypt
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Israel
Italy
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Norway
Portugal
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland
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252.225–7012
[Amended]
7. Amend section 252.225–7012 in
paragraph (a)(3) by adding ‘‘Czech
Republic’’ in alphabetical order.
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8. Amend section 252.225–7017 by
removing the clause date ‘‘(MAY 2012)’’
and adding ‘‘(JUN 2012)’’ in its place
and by revising the definition of
‘‘Qualifying country,’’ in paragraph (a)
to read as follows:
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252.225–7017
Photovoltaic Devices.
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Qualifying country means a country
with a reciprocal defense procurement
memorandum of understanding or
international agreement with the United
States in which both countries agree to
remove barriers to purchases of supplies
produced in the other country or
services performed by sources of the
other country, and the memorandum or
agreement complies, where applicable,
with the requirements of section 36 of
the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C.
2776) and with 10 U.S.C. 2457.
Accordingly, the following are
qualifying countries:
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Canada
Czech Republic
Denmark
Egypt
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Israel
Italy
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Norway
Portugal
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland
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252.225–7021
[Amended]
9. Amend section 252.225–7021,
paragraph (a), definition of ‘‘Qualifying
country,’’ by adding ‘‘Czech Republic’’
in alphabetical order.
■ 10. Amend section 252.225–7036 by
revising the definition of ‘‘Qualifying
country,’’ in paragraph (a) to read as
follows:
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252.225–7036 Buy American—Free Trade
Agreements—Balance of Payments
Program.
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‘‘Qualifying country’’ means a country
with a reciprocal defense procurement
memorandum of understanding or
international agreement with the United
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States in which both countries agree to
remove barriers to purchases of supplies
produced in the other country or
services performed by sources of the
other country, and the memorandum or
agreement complies, where applicable,
with the requirements of section 36 of
the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C.
2776) and with 10 U.S.C. 2457.
Accordingly, the following are
qualifying countries:
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Canada
Czech Republic
Denmark
Egypt
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Israel
Italy
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Norway
Portugal
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
50 CFR Part 648
[Docket No. 110901554–2178–02]
RIN 0648–BB35
Fisheries of the Northeastern United
States; Northeast Multispecies
Fishery; Exempted Fishery for the
Southern New England Skate Bait
Trawl Fishery
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Final rule.
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AGENCY:
This final rule modifies the
regulations implementing the Northeast
(NE) Multispecies Fishery Management
Plan (FMP) to allow vessels issued a
Federal skate permit and a Skate Bait
Letter of Authorization to fish for skates
in a portion of southern New England
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(SNE) from July 1 through October 31 of
each year, outside of the NE
multispecies days-at-sea (DAS) program.
This action allows vessels to harvest
skates in a manner that is consistent
with the bycatch reduction objectives of
the NE Multispecies FMP.
DATES: Effective July 1, 2012.
ADDRESSES: An environmental
assessment (EA) was prepared for the
Secretarial Amendment that describes
this action and other considered
alternatives, and provides an analysis of
the impacts of the approved measures
and alternatives. Copies of the
Secretarial Amendment, including the
EA and the Initial Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis (IRFA), are available on
request from Daniel Morris, Acting
Regional Administrator, Northeast
Regional Office, 55 Great Republic
Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930. These
documents are also available online at
https://www.nero.noaa.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Travis Ford, Fishery Management
Specialist, 978–281–9233; fax 978–281–
9135; email: travis.ford@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Current regulations, implemented
under Framework Adjustment 9 (60 FR
19364, April 18, 1995) and expanded
under Amendment 7 to the FMP (61 FR
27710, May 31, 1996), contain a NE
multispecies fishing mortality and
bycatch reduction measure that is
applied to the Gulf of Maine (GOM),
Georges Bank (GB), and SNE Exemption
Areas found in 50 CFR § 648.80. A
vessel may not fish in these areas unless
it is fishing under a NE multispecies or
a scallop DAS allocation, is fishing with
exempted gear, is fishing under the
Small Vessel Handgear (A or B) or
Party/Charter permit restrictions, or is
fishing in an exempted fishery. The
procedure for adding, modifying, or
deleting fisheries from the list of
exempted fisheries is found in 50 CFR
§ 648.80. A fishery may be exempted by
the Regional Administrator (RA), after
consultation with the New England
Fishery Management Council (Council),
if the RA determines, based on available
data or information, that the bycatch of
regulated species is, or can be reduced
to, less than 5 percent by weight of the
total catch and that such exemption will
not jeopardize the fishing mortality
objectives of the FMP.
Representatives from the NE
multispecies sector fleet submitted an
exempted fishery request to the RA on
April 1, 2011. The petitioners requested
that NMFS consider an exempted
fishery for trawl vessels using 6.5-inch
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(16.5-cm) mesh nets and targeting skate
bait in a portion of SNE from June
through November of each year (referred
to in the EA and in this rule as
Alternative 2). Northeast Fisheries
Observer Program (NEFOP) and at-sea
monitoring (ASM) data were compiled
and analyzed with reference to
groundfish vessels targeting skate in the
area and months requested for the
exemption. A second alternative was
assessed that reduced both the size of
the exempted area and the requested
season from June through November to
July through October (referred to in the
EA and in this rule as Alternative 1).
The data best supported Alternative 1,
revealing that bycatch of regulated
species (primarily winter flounder and
windowpane flounder) was
substantially reduced from the original
proposal by reducing the area and
contracting the time period.
On April 27, 2012, a proposed rule
was published in the Federal Register
(77 FR 25117) soliciting public
comment. The proposed rule and EA
discuss these analyses in greater detail.
No comments were received during the
comment period. In addition, the
Council was consulted on June 19, 2012,
regarding this final rule. The Council
raised no objections. Since no
comments were received from the
public or the Council, there are no
modifications from the proposed
measures in this final rule.
Approved Measures
Southern New England Skate Bait Trawl
Exemption Area
The RA has determined that an
exempted skate bait trawl fishery in a
specifically defined portion of SNE
meets the exemption requirements in
§ 648.80(a)(8)(i). Analysis of available
data indicate that bycatch of regulated
species by vessels targeting skate bait in
that portion of SNE is less than 5
percent, by weight, of the total catch.
Also, the RA has determined that the
exemption will not jeopardize the
fishing mortality objectives of the FMP
because this exemption does not
increase the demand for skate bait and
is not expected to increase fishing for
skate bait. Due to this exemption,
common pool vessels will have more
DAS available to target multispecies;
however, DAS are not considered a
limiting factor in the common pool.
Further, Annual Catch Limits (ACLs) for
each stock will prevent the overharvest
of any species. Based on these
determinations, the RA is exempting
eligible vessels from the prohibition
against fishing while not on a DAS in a
portion of SNE from July through
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations System
48 CFR Parts 225 and 252
RIN 0750-AH75
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: New Qualifying
Country--Czech Republic (DFARS Case 2012-D043)
AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense
(DoD).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: DoD is issuing a final rule amending the Defense Federal
Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to add the Czech Republic as
a qualifying country.
DATES: Effective date: June 29, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Amy G. Williams, telephone 571-
372-6106.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
DoD is amending the DFARS to add the Czech Republic as a qualifying
country. On April 18, 2012, the Secretary of Defense signed a new
reciprocal defense procurement agreement with the Czech Minister of
Defense. The agreement removes discriminatory barriers to procurements
of supplies and services produced by industrial enterprises of the
other country to the extent mutually beneficial and consistent with
national laws, regulations, policies, and international obligations.
The agreement does not cover construction or construction material.
II. Publication of This Final Rule for Public Comment Is Not Required
by Statute
``Publication of proposed regulations'', 41 U.S.C. 1707, is the
statute which applies to the publication of the Federal Acquisition
Regulation. Paragraph (a)(1) of the statute requires that a procurement
policy, regulation, procedure, or form (including an amendment or
modification thereof) must be published for public comment if it
relates to the expenditure of appropriated funds, and has either a
significant effect beyond the internal operating procedures of the
agency issuing the policy, regulation, procedure, or form, or has a
significant cost or administrative impact on contractors or offerors.
This final rule is not required to be published for public comment.
Adding the Czech Republic to the list of 21 other countries that have
similar reciprocal defense procurement agreements with DoD does not
alter the substantive meaning of the basic DoD policy on contracting
with qualifying country sources. Accordingly, the change does not
constitute a significant DFARS revision within the meaning of FAR
1.501-1, does not have a significant effect beyond the internal
operating procedures of DoD, and will not have a significant cost or
administrative impact on contractors or offerors.
III. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
Executive Orders (E.O.s) 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess
all costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public
health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity). E.O.
13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs
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and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of promoting
flexibility. This is not a significant regulatory action and,
therefore, was not subject to review under section 6(b) of E.O. 12866,
Regulatory Planning and Review, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is
not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
IV. Regulatory Flexibility Act
The Regulatory Flexibility Act does not apply to this rule because
this final rule does not constitute a significant DFARS revision within
the meaning of FAR 1.501-1, and 41 U.S.C. 1707 does not require
publication for public comment.
V. Paperwork Reduction Act
This rule affects the certification and information collection
requirements in the provisions at DFARS 252.225-7000, 252.225-7020,
currently approved under OMB Control Number 0704-0229, titled DFARS
Part 225, Foreign Acquisition, and Associated Clauses, in the amount of
57,235 hours, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.
chapter 35). The impact, however, is negligible, because it merely
shifts the category under which items from the Czech Republic must be
listed.
List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 225 and 252
Government procurement.
Ynette R. Shelkin,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
Therefore, 48 CFR parts 225 and 252 are amended as follows:
0
1. The authority citation for 48 CFR parts 225 and 252 continues to
read as follows:
Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR chapter 1.
PART 225--FOREIGN ACQUISITION
225.003 [Amended]
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2. Amend section 225.003 in the definition ``Qualifying country'',
paragraph (10), by adding ``Czech Republic'' in alphabetical order.
225.872-1 [Amended]
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3. Amend section 225.872-1, paragraph (a), by adding ``Czech Republic''
in alphabetical order.
PART 252--SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES
252.212-7001 [Amended]
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4. Amend section 252.212-7001 in paragraph (b)(12) by removing ``(MAY
2012)'' and adding ``(JUN 2012)'' in its place.
252.225-7001 [Amended]
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5. Amend section 252.225-7001, paragraph (a), definition of
``Qualifying country,'' by adding ``Czech Republic'' in alphabetical
order.
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6. Amend section 252.225-7002 by removing the clause date ``(APR
2003)'' and adding ``(JUN 2012)'' in its place and revising paragraph
(a) to read as follows:
252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors.
* * * * *
(a) Definition. Qualifying country, as used in this clause, means a
country with a reciprocal defense procurement memorandum of
understanding or international agreement with the United States in
which both countries agree to remove barriers to purchases of supplies
produced in the other country or services performed by sources of the
other country, and the memorandum or agreement complies, where
applicable, with the requirements of section 36 of the Arms Export
Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776) and with 10 U.S.C. 2457. Accordingly, the
following are qualifying countries:
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Canada
Czech Republic
Denmark
Egypt
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Israel
Italy
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Norway
Portugal
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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252.225-7012 [Amended]
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7. Amend section 252.225-7012 in paragraph (a)(3) by adding ``Czech
Republic'' in alphabetical order.
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8. Amend section 252.225-7017 by removing the clause date ``(MAY
2012)'' and adding ``(JUN 2012)'' in its place and by revising the
definition of ``Qualifying country,'' in paragraph (a) to read as
follows:
252.225-7017 Photovoltaic Devices.
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(a) * * *
Qualifying country means a country with a reciprocal defense
procurement memorandum of understanding or international agreement with
the United States in which both countries agree to remove barriers to
purchases of supplies produced in the other country or services
performed by sources of the other country, and the memorandum or
agreement complies, where applicable, with the requirements of section
36 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776) and with 10 U.S.C.
2457. Accordingly, the following are qualifying countries:
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Canada
Czech Republic
Denmark
Egypt
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Israel
Italy
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Norway
Portugal
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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252.225-7021 [Amended]
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9. Amend section 252.225-7021, paragraph (a), definition of
``Qualifying country,'' by adding ``Czech Republic'' in alphabetical
order.
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10. Amend section 252.225-7036 by revising the definition of
``Qualifying country,'' in paragraph (a) to read as follows:
252.225-7036 Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments
Program.
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(a) * * *
``Qualifying country'' means a country with a reciprocal defense
procurement memorandum of understanding or international agreement with
the United
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States in which both countries agree to remove barriers to purchases of
supplies produced in the other country or services performed by sources
of the other country, and the memorandum or agreement complies, where
applicable, with the requirements of section 36 of the Arms Export
Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776) and with 10 U.S.C. 2457. Accordingly, the
following are qualifying countries:
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Canada
Czech Republic
Denmark
Egypt
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Israel
Italy
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Norway
Portugal
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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[FR Doc. 2012-15564 Filed 6-28-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 5001-06-P
