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significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities
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U.S.C. 601 et seq.);
• does not contain any unfunded
mandate or significantly or uniquely
affect small governments, as described
in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
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1999);
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13045 (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997);
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discretionary authority to address, as
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practicable and legally permissible
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approved to apply on any Indian
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where EPA or an Indian tribe has
demonstrated that a tribe has
jurisdiction. In those areas of Indian
country, the rule does not have tribal
implications and will not impose
substantial direct costs on tribal
governments or preempt tribal law as
specified by Executive Order 13175 (65
FR 67249, November 9, 2000).
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Administrative practice and procedure,
Air pollution control, Intergovernmental
relations, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Sulfur oxides, waste
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Dated: August 19, 2018.
Peter D. Lopez,
Regional Administrator, Region 2.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations
System
48 CFR Parts 232, 242, and 252
[Docket DARS–2018–0042]
RIN 0750–AJ28
Performance-Based Payments and
Progress Payments (DFARS Case
2017–D019)
Defense Acquisition
Regulations System, Department of
Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of
registration deadline for public meeting.
AGENCY:
For the public meeting to be
held on September 14, 2018, from 9 a.m.
to 12 p.m., EST, regarding the proposed
rule published in the Federal Register
on August 24, 2018, at 83 FR 42831, the
registration deadline is extended from
September 6, 2018, to September 11,
2018, at 12 p.m., EST.
DATES: Comment Date: Comments on
the proposed rule should be submitted
in writing to the address shown below
on or before October 23, 2018, to be
considered in the formation of a final
rule.
Public Meeting Date: The public
meeting will be held on September 14,
2018, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., EST.
Registration to attend this meeting must
be received by September 11, 2018, at
12 p.m., EST. Further information for
the public meeting may be found under
the heading SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION.
SUMMARY:
ADDRESSES:
Public Meeting: The public meeting
will be held at the Mark Center
Auditorium, 4800 Mark Center Drive,
Alexandria, VA 22350–3603. The Mark
Center Auditorium is located on level
B–1 of the building.
Submission of Comments: Submit
comments identified by DFARS Case
2017–D019, using any of the following
methods:
Æ Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov. Search for
‘‘DFARS Case 2017–D019.’’ Select
‘‘Comment Now’’ and follow the
instructions provided to submit a
comment. Please include ‘‘DFARS Case
2017–D019’’ on any attached
documents.
Æ Email: osd.dfars@mail.mil. Include
DFARS Case 2017–D019 in the subject
line of the message.
Æ Fax: 571–372–6094.
Æ Mail: Defense Acquisition
Regulations System, Attn: Ms. Amy G.
Williams, OUSD(A&S)DPC/DARS,
PO 00000
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Room 3B941, 3060 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301–3060.
Comments received generally will be
posted without change to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information provided. To
confirm receipt of your comment(s),
please check www.regulations.gov,
approximately two to three days after
submission to verify posting (except
allow 30 days for posting of comments
submitted by mail).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Amy Williams, DPC/DARS, at 571–372–
6106.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
On August 24, 2018, DoD published a
proposed rule in the Federal Register on
August 24, 2018 (83 FR 42831) to
implement section 831 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2017, which addresses the
preference for performance-based
payments, and to streamline the
performance-based payment process.
DoD is also proposing to amend the
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation
Supplement to revise progress payments
and performance-based payments
policies for DoD contracts in order to
increase its business effectiveness and
efficiency as well as to provide an
opportunity for both small and other
than small entities to qualify for
increased customary progress payment
rates and maximum performance-based
payment rates based on whether the
offeror/contractor has met certain
performance criteria.
II. Public Meeting
DoD is hosting a public meeting on
September 14, 2018, to obtain views of
experts and interested parties in
Government and the private sector
regarding revising policies and
procedures with regard to customary
progress payment rates and maximum
performance-based payment rates for
DoD contracts.
Registration: Individuals wishing to
attend the public meeting must register
by 12 p.m., EST, on September 11, 2018,
to ensure adequate room
accommodations and to facilitate
security screening and entry to the Mark
Center. Individuals desiring to attend
the meeting, who have not yet
registered, should send the following
information via email to osd.dfars@
mail.mil:
(1) Company or organization name.
(2) Full name, valid email address,
and telephone number of each person
planning to attend, and whether the
individual is a U.S. citizen.
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(3) Name, title, organizational
affiliation of presenter, if desiring to
make a presentation, limited to a 5minute presentation per company or
organization. This limitation may be
subject to adjustment, depending on the
number of entities requesting to present,
in order to ensure adequate time for
discussion.
Building Entry: For each registrant,
the Pentagon Force Protection Agency
will send additional instructions to the
email address provided at the time of
registration. The registrant must follow
the instructions in the email in order to
be approved for entry to the Mark
Center.
One valid government-issued photo
identification card (i.e., driver’s license
or passport) will be required in order to
enter the building.
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Attendees are encouraged to arrive at
least 45 minutes early to accommodate
security procedures. Public parking is
not available at the Mark Center.
Presentations: If you wish to make a
presentation, please submit an
electronic copy of your presentation to
osd.dfars@mail.mil no later than
September 10, 2018. When submitting
presentations, provide presenter’s name,
organization affiliation, telephone
number, and email address on the cover
page. Please submit presentations only
and cite ‘‘Public Meeting, DFARS Case
2017–D019’’ in all correspondence
related to the public meeting. There will
be no transcription at the meeting. The
submitted presentations will be the only
record of the public meeting.
Correspondence and Comments:
Please cite ‘‘Public Meeting, DFARS
PO 00000
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Case 2017–D019’’ in all correspondence
related to this public meeting. The
submitted presentations will be the only
record of the public meeting. To have a
presentation considered as a public
comment for the formation of the final
rule, the presentation, or pertinent
excerpts, must be submitted separately
as a written comment as instructed in
the paragraph titled ‘‘Submission of
Comments’’ in ADDRESSES.
List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 232,
242, and 252
Government procurement.
Jennifer Lee Hawes,
Regulatory Control Officer, Defense
Acquisition Regulations System.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations System
48 CFR Parts 232, 242, and 252
[Docket DARS-2018-0042]
RIN 0750-AJ28
Performance-Based Payments and Progress Payments (DFARS Case
2017-D019)
AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense
(DoD).
ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of registration deadline for public
meeting.
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SUMMARY: For the public meeting to be held on September 14, 2018, from
9 a.m. to 12 p.m., EST, regarding the proposed rule published in the
Federal Register on August 24, 2018, at 83 FR 42831, the registration
deadline is extended from September 6, 2018, to September 11, 2018, at
12 p.m., EST.
DATES: Comment Date: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted
in writing to the address shown below on or before October 23, 2018, to
be considered in the formation of a final rule.
Public Meeting Date: The public meeting will be held on September
14, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., EST. Registration to attend this
meeting must be received by September 11, 2018, at 12 p.m., EST.
Further information for the public meeting may be found under the
heading SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
ADDRESSES:
Public Meeting: The public meeting will be held at the Mark Center
Auditorium, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22350-3603. The Mark
Center Auditorium is located on level B-1 of the building.
Submission of Comments: Submit comments identified by DFARS Case
2017-D019, using any of the following methods:
[cir] Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov.
Search for ``DFARS Case 2017-D019.'' Select ``Comment Now'' and follow
the instructions provided to submit a comment. Please include ``DFARS
Case 2017-D019'' on any attached documents.
[cir] Email: [email protected]. Include DFARS Case 2017-D019 in
the subject line of the message.
[cir] Fax: 571-372-6094.
[cir] Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Ms. Amy
G. Williams, OUSD(A&S)DPC/DARS, Room 3B941, 3060 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301-3060.
Comments received generally will be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. To
confirm receipt of your comment(s), please check www.regulations.gov,
approximately two to three days after submission to verify posting
(except allow 30 days for posting of comments submitted by mail).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Amy Williams, DPC/DARS, at 571-
372-6106.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
On August 24, 2018, DoD published a proposed rule in the Federal
Register on August 24, 2018 (83 FR 42831) to implement section 831 of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017, which
addresses the preference for performance-based payments, and to
streamline the performance-based payment process. DoD is also proposing
to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to
revise progress payments and performance-based payments policies for
DoD contracts in order to increase its business effectiveness and
efficiency as well as to provide an opportunity for both small and
other than small entities to qualify for increased customary progress
payment rates and maximum performance-based payment rates based on
whether the offeror/contractor has met certain performance criteria.
II. Public Meeting
DoD is hosting a public meeting on September 14, 2018, to obtain
views of experts and interested parties in Government and the private
sector regarding revising policies and procedures with regard to
customary progress payment rates and maximum performance-based payment
rates for DoD contracts.
Registration: Individuals wishing to attend the public meeting must
register by 12 p.m., EST, on September 11, 2018, to ensure adequate
room accommodations and to facilitate security screening and entry to
the Mark Center. Individuals desiring to attend the meeting, who have
not yet registered, should send the following information via email to
[email protected]:
(1) Company or organization name.
(2) Full name, valid email address, and telephone number of each
person planning to attend, and whether the individual is a U.S.
citizen.
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(3) Name, title, organizational affiliation of presenter, if
desiring to make a presentation, limited to a 5-minute presentation per
company or organization. This limitation may be subject to adjustment,
depending on the number of entities requesting to present, in order to
ensure adequate time for discussion.
Building Entry: For each registrant, the Pentagon Force Protection
Agency will send additional instructions to the email address provided
at the time of registration. The registrant must follow the
instructions in the email in order to be approved for entry to the Mark
Center.
One valid government-issued photo identification card (i.e.,
driver's license or passport) will be required in order to enter the
building.
Attendees are encouraged to arrive at least 45 minutes early to
accommodate security procedures. Public parking is not available at the
Mark Center.
Presentations: If you wish to make a presentation, please submit an
electronic copy of your presentation to [email protected] no later
than September 10, 2018. When submitting presentations, provide
presenter's name, organization affiliation, telephone number, and email
address on the cover page. Please submit presentations only and cite
``Public Meeting, DFARS Case 2017-D019'' in all correspondence related
to the public meeting. There will be no transcription at the meeting.
The submitted presentations will be the only record of the public
meeting.
Correspondence and Comments: Please cite ``Public Meeting, DFARS
Case 2017-D019'' in all correspondence related to this public meeting.
The submitted presentations will be the only record of the public
meeting. To have a presentation considered as a public comment for the
formation of the final rule, the presentation, or pertinent excerpts,
must be submitted separately as a written comment as instructed in the
paragraph titled ``Submission of Comments'' in ADDRESSES.
List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 232, 242, and 252
Government procurement.
Jennifer Lee Hawes,
Regulatory Control Officer, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2018-19690 Filed 9-7-18; 8:45 am]
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