98-33177. Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Electronic Signature of Receiving Reports
[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 240 (Tuesday, December 15, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 69006-69007]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-33177]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
48 CFR Part 232
[DFARS Case 98-D001]
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Electronic
Signature of Receiving Reports
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 clarify that DoD contract administration procedures permit
electronic notification to the payment office of Government acceptance
or approval of supplies or services.
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 15, 1998.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ms. Sandra Haberlin, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council,
PDUSD(A&T)DP(DAR), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-0131; telefax (703) 602-0350. Please
cite DFARS Case 98-D001.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Background
This final rule amends DFARS 232.905 to clarify that DoD Manual
4000.25-5-M, Military Standard Contract Administration Procedures
(MILSCAP), authorizes electronic notification to the payment office of
Government acceptance or approval of supplies delivered or services
performed under a contract.
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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-D001.
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.
List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 232
Government procurement.
Michele P. Peterson,
Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.
Therefore, 48 CFR Part 232 is amended as follows:
PART 232--CONTRACT FINANCING
1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Part 232 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 41 U.S.C. 421 and 48 CFR Chapter 1.
2. Section 232.905 is amended by revising paragraph (f)(6) to read
as follows:
232.905 Invoice payments.
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(f)(6) DoD Manual 4000.25-5-M, Military Standard Contract
Administration Procedures (MILSCAP), authorizes electronic
notification to the payment office of Government acceptance or
approval, as appropriate.
[FR Doc. 98-33177 Filed 12-14-98; 8:45 am]
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Document Information
- Published:
- 12/15/1998
- Department:
- Defense Department
- Entry Type:
- Rule
- Action:
- Final rule.
- Document Number:
- 98-33177
- Dates:
- December 15, 1998.
- Pages:
- 69006-69007 (2 pages)
- Docket Numbers:
- DFARS Case 98-D001
- PDF File:
-
98-33177.pdf
- CFR: (1)
- 48 CFR 232