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The EPA shall document the rationale for exemptions granted by the Administrator in the significant regulatory action or influential scientific information. [FR Doc. 2020–29179 Filed 1–5–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 493 AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 48 CFR Chapter 7 RIN 0412–AA86 Leave and Holidays for U.S. Personal Services Contractors, including Family and Medical Leave; Corrections Agency for International Development. ACTION: Correcting amendments; final rule. AGENCY: On October 16, 2020, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) issued a final rule revising provisions of the AID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR) that pertain to the General Provision contract clause 5, entitled ‘‘Leave and Holidays’’ for U.S. personal services contractors (USPSCs.) This document corrects typographical errors in the final rule by revising the text of clause 5, adding the effective dates in the titles of clauses 6 and 16, and revising the authority citation. DATES: Effective January 6, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard E. Spencer, Procurement Analyst, by phone at 202–916–2629, or email at rspencer@usaid.gov. All communications regarding this rule must cite AIDAR RIN No. 0412–AA86. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: USAID is correcting errors in the final rule entitled ‘‘Leave and Holidays for U.S. Personal Services Contractors, including Family and Medical Leave,’’ under AIDAR 48 CFR chapter 7, appendix D, which was published in the Federal Register on October 16, 2020 (85 FR 65734). This document corrects the following typographical errors in AIDAR appendix D. In section 12 clause 5, the title is revised to remove italics, and the last sentence of paragraph (a)(3) is revised because the final rule mistakenly included the word ‘‘either’’ twice, making the application of the sub-paragraphs (i) and (ii) illogical and impossible to apply. This document corrects the construction of this sentence in paragraph (a)(3) to ensure only one of the two sub-paragraphs (i) or (ii) may apply, and by using the matching terminology for ‘‘exceptional circumstances’’ that appears earlier in the paragraph. In the titles for clauses 6, ‘‘Differential and Allowances,’’ and 16, ‘‘Termination’’, the effective dates missing from the final rule are inserted for each clause. Lastly, the final rule mistakenly included an instruction to add a parenthetical authority citation at the end, unnecessarily creating a double citation. This document instead revises SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\06JAR1.SGM 06JAR1 494 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 3 / Wednesday, January 6, 2021 / Rules and Regulations the one authority citation that already exists. This document does not make any substantive changes to the final rule. b. Revising the parenthetical authority citation at the end of the appendix. The revisions read as follows: ■ Appendix D to Chapter 7—Direct USAID Contracts with a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Resident Alien for Personal Services Abroad List of Subjects in 48 CFR Chapter 7, Appendix D Government procurement. Accordingly, 48 CFR chapter 7 is corrected by making the following amendments: * * 1. Amend appendix D to chapter 7 by: a. In section 12: i. In clause 5, by revising the clause heading, the last sentence in paragraph (a)(3) introductory text, paragraphs (a)(3)(i) and (ii); and ■ ii. In clauses 6 and 16, revising the clause headings; and jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with RULES VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:19 Jan 05, 2021 Jkt 253001 * * * * * * 5. Leave and Holidays [Insert the following clause in all USPSC contracts.] Leave and Holidays (NOV 2020) (a) * * * (3) * * * Annual leave restored must be scheduled and used no later than the earlier of either— PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 * * * * * 6. Differentials and Allowances (NOV 2020) * 12. General Provisions for a Contract With a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Resident Alien for Personal Services Abroad CHAPTER 7— AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ■ ■ ■ * (i) The end of the leave year two years after the date fixed by the approving official as the termination date of the exceptional circumstances beyond the contractor’s control, which resulted in the forfeiture; or (ii) The end of the contract. * * * * * 16. Termination (NOV 2020) * * * * * (Authority: Sec. 621 of Pub. L. 87–195, 75 Stat. 445, (22 U.S.C. 2381) as amended; E.O. 12163, Sept. 29, 1979, 44 FR 56673; and 3 CFR 1979 Comp., p. 435) Mark A. Walther, Chief Acquisition Officer. [FR Doc. 2020–28047 Filed 1–5–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6116–01–P E:\FR\FM\06JAR1.SGM 06JAR1

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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

48 CFR Chapter 7

RIN 0412-AA86


Leave and Holidays for U.S. Personal Services Contractors, 
including Family and Medical Leave; Corrections

AGENCY: Agency for International Development.

ACTION: Correcting amendments; final rule.

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SUMMARY: On October 16, 2020, the U.S. Agency for International 
Development (USAID) issued a final rule revising provisions of the AID 
Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR) that pertain to the General Provision 
contract clause 5, entitled ``Leave and Holidays'' for U.S. personal 
services contractors (USPSCs.) This document corrects typographical 
errors in the final rule by revising the text of clause 5, adding the 
effective dates in the titles of clauses 6 and 16, and revising the 
authority citation.

DATES: Effective January 6, 2021.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard E. Spencer, Procurement 
Analyst, by phone at 202-916-2629, or email at [email protected]. All 
communications regarding this rule must cite AIDAR RIN No. 0412-AA86.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: USAID is correcting errors in the final rule 
entitled ``Leave and Holidays for U.S. Personal Services Contractors, 
including Family and Medical Leave,'' under AIDAR 48 CFR chapter 7, 
appendix D, which was published in the Federal Register on October 16, 
2020 (85 FR 65734). This document corrects the following typographical 
errors in AIDAR appendix D. In section 12 clause 5, the title is 
revised to remove italics, and the last sentence of paragraph (a)(3) is 
revised because the final rule mistakenly included the word ``either'' 
twice, making the application of the sub-paragraphs (i) and (ii) 
illogical and impossible to apply. This document corrects the 
construction of this sentence in paragraph (a)(3) to ensure only one of 
the two sub-paragraphs (i) or (ii) may apply, and by using the matching 
terminology for ``exceptional circumstances'' that appears earlier in 
the paragraph. In the titles for clauses 6, ``Differential and 
Allowances,'' and 16, ``Termination'', the effective dates missing from 
the final rule are inserted for each clause. Lastly, the final rule 
mistakenly included an instruction to add a parenthetical authority 
citation at the end, unnecessarily creating a double citation. This 
document instead revises

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the one authority citation that already exists. This document does not 
make any substantive changes to the final rule.

List of Subjects in 48 CFR Chapter 7, Appendix D

    Government procurement.
    Accordingly, 48 CFR chapter 7 is corrected by making the following 
amendments:

CHAPTER 7-- AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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1. Amend appendix D to chapter 7 by:
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a. In section 12:
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i. In clause 5, by revising the clause heading, the last sentence in 
paragraph (a)(3) introductory text, paragraphs (a)(3)(i) and (ii); and
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ii. In clauses 6 and 16, revising the clause headings; and
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b. Revising the parenthetical authority citation at the end of the 
appendix.
    The revisions read as follows:

Appendix D to Chapter 7--Direct USAID Contracts with a U.S. Citizen or 
a U.S. Resident Alien for Personal Services Abroad

* * * * *

12. General Provisions for a Contract With a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. 
Resident Alien for Personal Services Abroad

* * * * *

5. Leave and Holidays

    [Insert the following clause in all USPSC contracts.]

Leave and Holidays (NOV 2020)

    (a) * * *
    (3) * * * Annual leave restored must be scheduled and used no 
later than the earlier of either--
    (i) The end of the leave year two years after the date fixed by 
the approving official as the termination date of the exceptional 
circumstances beyond the contractor's control, which resulted in the 
forfeiture; or
    (ii) The end of the contract.
* * * * *

6. Differentials and Allowances (NOV 2020)

* * * * *

16. Termination (NOV 2020)

* * * * *
(Authority: Sec. 621 of Pub. L. 87-195, 75 Stat. 445, (22 U.S.C. 
2381) as amended; E.O. 12163, Sept. 29, 1979, 44 FR 56673; and 3 CFR 
1979 Comp., p. 435)

Mark A. Walther,
Chief Acquisition Officer.
[FR Doc. 2020-28047 Filed 1-5-21; 8:45 am]
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