Incorporate Various Administrative Changes and Internal Policies Into the USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), 74681 [2014-26050]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 241 / Tuesday, December 16, 2014 / Proposed Rules G. Executive Order 13045: Protection of Children From Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT This action is not subject to Executive Order 13045 because the EPA does not believe the environmental health risks or safety risks addressed in this action present a disproportionate risk to children. A health and risk assessment was not performed for this action because it does not alter any of the regulations discussed in this action. RIN 0412–AA76 U.S. Agency for International Development. ACTION: Proposed rule. I. National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act This rulemaking does not involve technical standards. J. 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BILLING CODE 6560–50–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:04 Dec 15, 2014 Jkt 235001 This proposed rule is a companion document to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) direct final rule (published in the ‘‘Rules and Regulations’’ section of this Federal Register), amending the Agency for International Development Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR). AIDAR is revised to maintain consistency with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and conform the regulation to previously implemented policy. Obsolete material is removed and numerous clarifications and editorial amendments are made to better specify the regulation. DATES: Submit comments on or before January 15, 2015. ADDRESSES: Address all comments concerning this document to Marcelle Wijesinghe, Bureau for Management, Office of Acquisition and Assistance, Policy Division (M/OAA/P), Room 867, SA–44, Washington, DC 20523–2052. Submit comments, identified by title of the action and Regulatory Information Number (RIN) by any of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Email: Submit electronic comments to both mwijesinghe@usaid.gov and lbond@usaid.gov. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for file formats and other information about electronic filing. Mail: USAID, Bureau for Management, Office of Acquisition & Assistance, Policy Division, Room 867, SA–44, Washington, DC 20523–2052. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lyudmila Bond, Telephone: 202–567– 4753 or Email: lbond@usaid.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: USAID is publishing the amendment as a direct final rule because the Agency views it as a conforming and administrative amendment and does not anticipate any adverse comments. A detailed discussion of the rule is set forth in the preamble of the direct final rule. SUMMARY: This action is not a subject to Executive Order 13211, because it is not a significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866. [FR Doc. 2014–29482 Filed 12–15–14; 8:45 am] Incorporate Various Administrative Changes and Internal Policies Into the USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR) AGENCY: H. Executive Order 13211: Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use Dated: December 10, 2014. Gina McCarthy, Administrator. 48 CFR Parts 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706, 707, 709, 711, 713, 714, 715, 716, 717, 719, 722, 725, 726, 727, 728, 731, 732, 733, 736, 742, 745, 747, 750, and 752 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 9990 74681 If no adverse comments are received in response to the direct final rule, no further action will be taken related to this proposed rule. If adverse comments are received on the direct final rule, USAID will publish a timely partial withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public what sections of the direct final rule will not take effect. Any portions of the final rule for which no adverse or critical comments are received will become final after the designated period. All public comments received on the direct final rule will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. USAID will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time. A. Instructions All comments must be in writing and submitted through one of the methods specified in the Addresses section above. All submissions must include the title of the action and RIN for this rulemaking. Please include your name, title, organization, postal address, telephone number, and email address in the text of the message. Comments submitted by email must be included in the text of the email or attached as a PDF file. Please avoid using special characters and any form of encryption. Please note, however, that because security screening precautions have slowed the delivery and dependability of surface mail to USAID/ Washington, USAID recommends sending all comments to the Federal eRulemaking Portal. All comments will be made available for public review without change, including any personal information provided, from three workdays after receipt to finalization of action at https:// www.regulations.gov. Do not submit information that you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI), Personally Identifiable Information or any information that is otherwise protected from disclosure by statute. As noted above, in the ‘‘Rules and Regulations’’ section of this Federal Register, USAID is publishing a direct final rule with the same title that announces revisions to the Agency for International Development Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR). For detailed information on these revisions, please see the direct final rule. Dated: October 7, 2014. Aman S. Djahanbani, Chief Acquisition Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–26050 Filed 12–15–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6116–01–P E:\FR\FM\16DEP1.SGM 16DEP1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 241 (Tuesday, December 16, 2014)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 74681]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-26050]


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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

48 CFR Parts 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706, 707, 709, 711, 713, 714, 
715, 716, 717, 719, 722, 725, 726, 727, 728, 731, 732, 733, 736, 
742, 745, 747, 750, and 752

RIN 0412-AA76


Incorporate Various Administrative Changes and Internal Policies 
Into the USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR)

AGENCY: U.S. Agency for International Development.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: This proposed rule is a companion document to the U.S. Agency 
for International Development (USAID) direct final rule (published in 
the ``Rules and Regulations'' section of this Federal Register), 
amending the Agency for International Development Acquisition 
Regulation (AIDAR). AIDAR is revised to maintain consistency with the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and conform the regulation to 
previously implemented policy. Obsolete material is removed and 
numerous clarifications and editorial amendments are made to better 
specify the regulation.

DATES: Submit comments on or before January 15, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Address all comments concerning this document to Marcelle 
Wijesinghe, Bureau for Management, Office of Acquisition and 
Assistance, Policy Division (M/OAA/P), Room 867, SA-44, Washington, DC 
20523-2052. Submit comments, identified by title of the action and 
Regulatory Information Number (RIN) by any of the following methods:
    Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 
instructions for submitting comments.
    Email: Submit electronic comments to both mwijesinghe@usaid.gov and 
lbond@usaid.gov. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for file formats and 
other information about electronic filing.
    Mail: USAID, Bureau for Management, Office of Acquisition & 
Assistance, Policy Division, Room 867, SA-44, Washington, DC 20523-
2052.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lyudmila Bond, Telephone: 202-567-4753 
or Email: lbond@usaid.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: USAID is publishing the amendment as a 
direct final rule because the Agency views it as a conforming and 
administrative amendment and does not anticipate any adverse comments. 
A detailed discussion of the rule is set forth in the preamble of the 
direct final rule.
    If no adverse comments are received in response to the direct final 
rule, no further action will be taken related to this proposed rule.
    If adverse comments are received on the direct final rule, USAID 
will publish a timely partial withdrawal in the Federal Register 
informing the public what sections of the direct final rule will not 
take effect. Any portions of the final rule for which no adverse or 
critical comments are received will become final after the designated 
period.
    All public comments received on the direct final rule will be 
addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. USAID 
will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in 
commenting on this action should do so at this time.

A. Instructions

    All comments must be in writing and submitted through one of the 
methods specified in the Addresses section above. All submissions must 
include the title of the action and RIN for this rulemaking. Please 
include your name, title, organization, postal address, telephone 
number, and email address in the text of the message.
    Comments submitted by email must be included in the text of the 
email or attached as a PDF file. Please avoid using special characters 
and any form of encryption. Please note, however, that because security 
screening precautions have slowed the delivery and dependability of 
surface mail to USAID/Washington, USAID recommends sending all comments 
to the Federal eRulemaking Portal.
    All comments will be made available for public review without 
change, including any personal information provided, from three 
workdays after receipt to finalization of action at https://www.regulations.gov. Do not submit information that you consider to be 
Confidential Business Information (CBI), Personally Identifiable 
Information or any information that is otherwise protected from 
disclosure by statute.
    As noted above, in the ``Rules and Regulations'' section of this 
Federal Register, USAID is publishing a direct final rule with the same 
title that announces revisions to the Agency for International 
Development Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR). For detailed information on 
these revisions, please see the direct final rule.

    Dated: October 7, 2014.
Aman S. Djahanbani,
Chief Acquisition Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014-26050 Filed 12-15-14; 8:45 am]
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