98-33179. Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; E-Mail/ Internet Addresses on Contracts and Modifications

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 240 (Tuesday, December 15, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 69005-69006]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-33179]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

48 CFR Part 204

[DFARS Case 98-D010]


Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; E-Mail/
Internet Addresses on Contracts and Modifications

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Director of Defense Procurement has issued a final rule 
amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 
to specify that contracting officers must include an e-mail/Internet 
address, when available, on contracts and modifications.

EFFECTIVE DATE: December 15, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ms. Melissa Rider, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, PDUSD (A&T) 
DP (DAR), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. 
Telephone [phone]; telefax [phone]. Please cite DFARS 
Case 98-D010.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

    This final rule amends DFARS 204.101 to add the contracting 
officer's e-mail/Internet address to the information included on 
contracts and modifications.

B. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The final rule does not constitute a significant revision within 
the meaning of FAR 1.501 and Public Law 98-577 and publication for 
public comment is not required. However, comments from small entities 
concerning the affected DFARS subpart will be considered in accordance 
with 5 U.S.C. 610. Such comments should cite DFARS Case 98-D010.

C. Paperwork Reduction Act

    The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the final rule 
does not impose any information collection requirements that require 
the approval of the Office of Management and Budget under 44 U.S.C. 
3501, et seq.

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List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 204

    Government procurement.
Michele P. Peterson,
Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.

    Therefore, 48 CFR Part 204 is amended as follows:

PART 204--ADMINSITRATIVE MATTERS

    1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Part 204 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 41 U.S.C. 421 and 48 CFR Chapter 1.

    2. Section 204.101 is amended by revising paragraph (a)(i) to read 
as follows:


204.101  Contracting officer's signature.

    (a)(i) Include the contracting officer's telephone number and, when 
available, e-mail/Internet address on contracts and modifications.
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[FR Doc. 98-33179 Filed 12-14-98; 8:45 am]
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