2015-01434. Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Updated Descriptions of Product Service Groups Subject to Trade Agreements (DFARS Case 2015-D004)
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AGENCY:
Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION:
Final rule.
SUMMARY:
DoD is issuing a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update the descriptions of Federal supply groups (now identified as product service groups) subject to trade agreements to conform to the current Federal Procurement Data System Product and Service Codes Manual.
DATES:
Effective January 29, 2015.
Start Further InfoFOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ms. Amy G. Williams, telephone 571-372-6106.
End Further Info End Preamble Start Supplemental InformationSUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
This final rule amends DFARS 225.401-70 to update the descriptions of the Federal supply groups, now identified as product service groups (PSGs), to conform to the Federal Procurement Data System Product and Service Codes Manual, August 2011 Edition. DFARS 225.401-70 lists end products that are subject to trade agreements when acquired by DoD. There are no changes to the groups covered; however, a number of the PSG descriptions are updated in order to better reflect product coverage. The World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement, Free Trade Agreement, and other designated countries will continue to have guaranteed access to the goods committed under U.S. international agreements. The revised descriptions more clearly include some new items that were not previously mentioned in the descriptions, even though included in the product service group.
II. Publication of This Final Rule for Public Comment Is Not Required by Statute
“Publication of proposed regulations”, 41 U.S.C. 1707, is the statute which applies to the publication of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Paragraph (a)(1) of the statute requires that a procurement policy, regulation, procedure or form (including an amendment or modification thereof) must be published for public comment if it relates to the expenditure of appropriated funds, and has either a significant effect beyond the internal operating procedures of the agency issuing the policy, regulation, procedure or form, or has a significant cost or administrative impact on contractors or offerors. This final rule is not required to be published for public comment, because it does not change the Federal supply groups covered, but just updates the descriptions of the listed product service groups to reflect the current Product and Service Codes Manual. It does not impact which products are subject to trade agreements.
III. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
Executive Orders (E.O.s) 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess all costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity). E.O. 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of promoting flexibility. This is not a significant regulatory action and, therefore, was not subject to review under section 6(b) of E.O. 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
IV. Regulatory Flexibility Act
The Regulatory Flexibility Act does not apply to this rule because this final rule does not constitute a significant DFARS revision within the meaning of FAR 1.501-1, and 41 U.S.C. 1707 does not require publication for public comment.
V. Paperwork Reduction Act
The rule does not contain any information collection requirements that require the approval of the Office of Management and Budget under the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. chapter 35).
Start List of SubjectsList of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 225
- Government procurement
Manuel Quinones,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
Therefore, 48 CFR part 225 is amended as follows:
Start PartPART 225—FOREIGN ACQUISITION
End Part Start Amendment Part1. The authority citation for 48 CFR part 225 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment Part[Amended]2. Amend section 225.401-70 by—
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Parta. In the introductory text, removing “Federal supply groups (FSG)” and adding “product service groups (PSGs)” in its place;
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Partb. In the table column heading, removing “FSG” and adding “PSG” in its place;
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Partc. In newly redesignated entry PSG 23, removing “(except 2350 and buses under 2310)” and adding “(except 2305, 2350, and buses under 2310)” in its place;
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Partd. In newly redesignated entry PSG 40, adding a comma after “chain”;
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Parte. In newly redesignated entry PSG 41, removing “Refrigeration and air conditioning equipment” and adding “Refrigeration, air conditioning, and air circulating equipment” in its place;
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Partf. In newly redesignated entry PSG 42, removing “Fire fighting, rescue and Start Printed Page 4806safety equipment” and adding “Fire fighting, rescue, and safety equipment; and environmental protection equipment and materials” in its place;
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Partg. In newly redesignated entry PSG 44, adding a comma after “plant”;
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Parth. In newly redesignated entry PSG 45, removing “sanitation” and adding “waste disposal” in its place;
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Parti. In newly redesignated entry PSG 47, removing “Piping, tubing, hose, and fitting” and adding “Pipe, tubing, hose, and fittings” in its place;
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Partj. In newly redesignated entry PSG 49, removing “(except 4920-4927, 4931-4935, 4960)” and adding “(except 4920-4927, 4931-4935, 4960, 4970)” in its place;
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Partk. In newly redesignated entry PSG 63, removing “Alarm and signal systems” and adding “Alarm, signal, and security detection systems” in its place;
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Partl. In newly redesignated entry PSG 70, removing “General purpose ADPE, software, supplies, and support equipment” and adding “Automatic data processing equipment (including firmware), software, supplies and support equipment” in its place;
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Partm. In newly redesignated entry PSG 74, removing “Office machines, visible record equipment and ADP equipment” and adding “Office machines, text processing systems and visible record equipment” in its place;
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Partn. In newly redesignated entry PSG 77, removing “home type radios” and adding “home-type radios” in its place;
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Parto. In newly redesignated entry PSG 81, adding a comma after “packaging”;
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Partp. In newly redesignated entry PSG 83, removing “flag staffs” and adding “flagstaffs” in its place; and
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Partq. In newly redesignated entry PSG 91, removing “Fuels, oils, and waxes” and adding “Fuels, lubricants, oils, and waxes” in its place.
End Amendment Part End Supplemental Information[FR Doc. 2015-01434 Filed 1-28-15; 8:45 am]
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Document Information
- Effective Date:
- 1/29/2015
- Published:
- 01/29/2015
- Department:
- Defense Acquisition Regulations System
- Entry Type:
- Rule
- Action:
- Final rule.
- Document Number:
- 2015-01434
- Dates:
- Effective January 29, 2015.
- Pages:
- 4805-4806 (2 pages)
- RINs:
- 0750-AI49
- Topics:
- Government procurement
- PDF File:
- 2015-01434.pdf
- CFR: (1)
- 48 CFR 225.401-70