Purchasing of Property and Services, 29146 [2016-11043]

Download as PDF jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES 29146 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 91 / Wednesday, May 11, 2016 / Rules and Regulations Guard; telephone 415–399–3585, email D11-PF-MarineEvents@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone in navigable waters around and under the fireworks barge within a radius of 100 feet during the loading, transit, and arrival of the fireworks barge to the display location and until the start of the fireworks display. From 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on July 3, 2016 the fireworks barge will be loaded off of Schneider Dock in Eureka, CA in approximate position 40°47′50″ N, 124°11′11″ W (NAD 83). The fireworks barge will remain at the Schneider Dock until the start of the transit. From 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on July 4, 2016 the loaded barge will transit from Schneider Dock to the launch site off of Woodley Island near Eureka, CA at approximate position 40°48′29″ N, 124°10′06″ W (NAD 83) where it will remain until the commencement of the fireworks display. Upon the commencement of the 25 minute fireworks display, scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. on July 4, 2016, the safety zone will increase in size to encompass the navigable waters around and under the fireworks barge within a radius 1,000 feet at approximate position 40°48′29″ N, 124°10′06″ W (NAD 83) for the Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Eureka in 33 CFR 165.1191, Table 1, Item number 3. This safety zone will be in effect from 10 a.m. on July 3, 2016 until 10:40 p.m. on July 4, 2016. Under the provisions of 33 CFR 165.1191, unauthorized persons or vessels are prohibited from entering into, transiting through, or anchoring in the safety zone during all applicable effective dates and times, unless authorized to do so by the PATCOM. Additionally, each person who receives notice of a lawful order or direction issued by an official patrol vessel shall obey the order or direction. The PATCOM is empowered to forbid entry into and control the regulated area. The PATCOM shall be designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Sector San Francisco. The PATCOM may, upon request, allow the transit of commercial vessels through regulated areas when it is safe to do so. This rule is issued under authority of 33 CFR 165.1191 and 5 U.S.C. 552(a). In addition to this notice in the Federal Register, the Coast Guard will provide the maritime community with extensive advance notification of the safety zone and its enforcement period via the Local Notice to Mariners. If the Captain of the Port determines that the regulated area need not be enforced for the full duration stated in VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:15 May 10, 2016 Jkt 238001 this notice, a Broadcast Notice to Mariners may be used to grant general permission to enter the regulated area. Dated: April 15, 2016. Gregory G. Stump, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port San Francisco. [FR Doc. 2016–11130 Filed 5–10–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P POSTAL SERVICE 39 CFR Part 601 Purchasing of Property and Services Postal ServiceTM. Final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: The Postal Service is revising its purchasing regulations governing contract claims and disputes to modify and clarify the language concerning the right of appeal which must be included in the contracting officer’s final decision with regard to a contract claim or dispute. DATES: Effective: May 11, 2016. ADDRESSES: Written inquiries may be addressed to Supply Management Infrastructure, USPS, Room 1141, 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW., Washington, DC 20260. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shelita V. Taylor, 202–268–4327. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document revises paragraph (g)(7) of 39 CFR 601.109, Contract claims and disputes. As revised, § 601.109(g)(7) will ensure that the contracting officer’s final decision regarding a contract claim or dispute contains language that fully and accurately advises the contractor of the right and process to appeal that final decision to the Postal Service Board of Contract Appeals. As revised, this paragraph mandates that a supplier or other contractor must file a notice of appeal within ninety days from the date the contracting officer’s final decision letter is received. This document also corrects the address of the USPS Judicial Officer Department’s Electronic Filing System Web site. SUMMARY: List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 601 Government procurement. Accordingly, for the reasons stated, 39 CFR part 601 is amended as follows: PART 601—PURCHASING OF PROPERTY AND SERVICES 1. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 601 continues to read as follows: Authority: 39 U.S.C. 401, 404, 410, 411, 2008, 5001–5605. Frm 00036 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 § 601.109 Contract claims and disputes. * * * * * (g) * * * (7) Wording of decisions. The contracting officer’s final decision must contain the following paragraph: ‘‘This is the final decision of the contracting officer pursuant to the Contract Disputes Act of 1978 and the clause of your contract entitled Claims and Disputes. You may appeal this decision to the Postal Service Board of Contract Appeals by filing a notice of appeal within ninety days from the date you receive this decision. You may file the notice of appeal online through the USPS Judicial Officer Department’s Electronic Filing System Web site located at https://uspsjoe.justware.com/ JusticeWeb, or by mailing or otherwise furnishing the notice of appeal to the Postal Service Board of Contract Appeals. You also may appeal by mailing, or otherwise furnishing written notice of appeal to the contracting officer within ninety days from the date you receive this decision. The notice should identify the contract by number, reference this decision, and indicate that an appeal is intended. Alternatively, you may bring an action directly in the United States Court of Federal Claims within twelve months from the date you receive this decision.’’ * * * * * Stanley F. Mires, Attorney, Federal Compliance. 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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 91 (Wednesday, May 11, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 29146]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-11043]


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POSTAL SERVICE

39 CFR Part 601


Purchasing of Property and Services

AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Postal Service is revising its purchasing regulations 
governing contract claims and disputes to modify and clarify the 
language concerning the right of appeal which must be included in the 
contracting officer's final decision with regard to a contract claim or 
dispute.

DATES: Effective: May 11, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Written inquiries may be addressed to Supply Management 
Infrastructure, USPS, Room 1141, 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW., Washington, DC 
20260.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shelita V. Taylor, 202-268-4327.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document revises paragraph (g)(7) of 39 
CFR 601.109, Contract claims and disputes. As revised, Sec.  
601.109(g)(7) will ensure that the contracting officer's final decision 
regarding a contract claim or dispute contains language that fully and 
accurately advises the contractor of the right and process to appeal 
that final decision to the Postal Service Board of Contract Appeals. As 
revised, this paragraph mandates that a supplier or other contractor 
must file a notice of appeal within ninety days from the date the 
contracting officer's final decision letter is received. This document 
also corrects the address of the USPS Judicial Officer Department's 
Electronic Filing System Web site.

List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 601

    Government procurement.

    Accordingly, for the reasons stated, 39 CFR part 601 is amended as 
follows:

PART 601--PURCHASING OF PROPERTY AND SERVICES

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1. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 601 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority:  39 U.S.C. 401, 404, 410, 411, 2008, 5001-5605.

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2. In Sec.  601.109, revise paragraph (g)(7) to read as follows:


Sec.  601.109  Contract claims and disputes.

* * * * *
    (g) * * *
    (7) Wording of decisions. The contracting officer's final decision 
must contain the following paragraph: ``This is the final decision of 
the contracting officer pursuant to the Contract Disputes Act of 1978 
and the clause of your contract entitled Claims and Disputes. You may 
appeal this decision to the Postal Service Board of Contract Appeals by 
filing a notice of appeal within ninety days from the date you receive 
this decision. You may file the notice of appeal online through the 
USPS Judicial Officer Department's Electronic Filing System Web site 
located at https://uspsjoe.justware.com/JusticeWeb, or by mailing or 
otherwise furnishing the notice of appeal to the Postal Service Board 
of Contract Appeals. You also may appeal by mailing, or otherwise 
furnishing written notice of appeal to the contracting officer within 
ninety days from the date you receive this decision. The notice should 
identify the contract by number, reference this decision, and indicate 
that an appeal is intended. Alternatively, you may bring an action 
directly in the United States Court of Federal Claims within twelve 
months from the date you receive this decision.''
* * * * *

Stanley F. Mires,
Attorney, Federal Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2016-11043 Filed 5-10-16; 8:45 am]
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