96-33214. Federal Acquisition Regulation; Caribbean Basin Country End ProductsRenewal of Treatment as Eligible  

  • [Federal Register Volume 62, Number 1 (Thursday, January 2, 1997)]
    [Rules and Regulations]
    [Pages 268-269]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 96-33214]
    
    
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    DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
    48 CFR Part 25
    
    [FAC 90-45; FAR Case 96-020; Item X]
    RIN 9000-AH49
    
    
    Federal Acquisition Regulation; Caribbean Basin Country End 
    Products--Renewal of Treatment as Eligible
    
    AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration 
    (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
    
    ACTION: Final rule.
    
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    SUMMARY: The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense 
    Acquisition Regulations Council have amended the Federal Acquisition 
    Regulation (FAR) to implement the extension by the U.S. Trade 
    Representative of the date of eligibility under the Trade Agreements 
    Act for products of Caribbean Basin countries. This regulatory action 
    was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under 
    Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major 
    rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
    
    EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 1997.
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Paul L. Linfield at (202) 501-1757 
    in reference to this FAR case. For general information, contact the FAR 
    Secretariat, Room 4037, GS Building, Washington, DC 20405, (202) 501-
    4755. Please cite FAC 90-45, FAR case 96-020.
    
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    
    A. Background
    
        FAR 25.404(b) provides that products of Caribbean Basin countries 
    which are eligible for duty-free treatment under the Caribbean Basin 
    Economic Recovery Act shall be treated as eligible products under the 
    Trade Agreements Act. This final rule extends the eligibility date from 
    September 30, 1996, to September 30, 1997, except that for products of 
    Panama, the date is extended through September 30, 1998, in accordance 
    with the notice published by the U.S. Trade Representative on September 
    30, 1996 (61 FR 51134).
    
    B. Regulatory Flexibility Act
    
        The final rule does not constitute a significant FAR revision 
    within the meaning of FAR 1.501 and Public Law 98-577, and publication 
    for public comments is not required. However, comments from small 
    entities concerning the affected FAR subpart will be considered in 
    accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. Such comments must be submitted 
    separately and cite 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq. (FAC 90-45, FAR case 96-020), 
    in correspondence.
    
    C. Paperwork Reduction Act
    
        The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the changes to 
    the FAR do not impose recordkeeping or information collection 
    requirements, or collections of information from offerors, contractors, 
    or members of the public which require the approval of the Office of 
    Management and Budget under 44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.
    
    List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 25
    
        Government procurement.
    
        Dated: December 24, 1996.
    Edward C. Loeb,
    Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division.
    
        Therefore, 48 CFR Part 25 is amended as set forth below:
    
    PART 25--FOREIGN ACQUISITION
    
        1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Part 25 continues to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: 40 U.S.C. 486(c); 10 U.S.C. chapter 137; and 42 
    U.S.C. 2473(c).
    
        2. Section 25.402(b) is revised to read as follows:
    
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    25.402  Policy.
    
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        (b) The U.S. Trade Representative has determined that in order to 
    promote further economic recovery of the Caribbean Basin countries (as 
    defined in 25.401), products originating in those countries which are 
    eligible for duty-free treatment under the Caribbean Basin Economic 
    Recovery Act shall be treated as eligible products for the purposes of 
    this subpart. Except for products of Panama, this determination is 
    effective until September 30, 1997. For products of Panama, this 
    determination is effective until September 30, 1998. These dates may be 
    extended by the U.S. Trade Representative by means of a notice in the 
    Federal Register.
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    [FR Doc. 96-33214 Filed 12-31-96; 8:45 am]
    BILLING CODE 6820-EP-P
    
    
    

Document Information

Published:
01/02/1997
Department:
Defense Department
Entry Type:
Rule
Action:
Final rule.
Document Number:
96-33214
Dates:
January 1, 1997.
Pages:
268-269 (2 pages)
Docket Numbers:
FAC 90-45, FAR Case 96-020, Item X
RINs:
9000-AH49
PDF File:
96-33214.pdf
CFR: (1)
48 CFR 25