98-32584. Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Hazardous Waste Disposal

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 236 (Wednesday, December 9, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 67804]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-32584]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

48 CFR Parts 223 and 252

[DFARS Case 98-D301]


Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Hazardous 
Waste Disposal

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 remove guidance pertaining to contracts for the offsite treatment or 
disposal of hazardous waste from defense facilities. The statute upon 
which this guidance was based applies only to contracts entered into 
during fiscal years 1992 through 1996.

EFFECTIVE DATE: December 9, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mr. Michael Pelkey, 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-D301.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

    This final rule removes DFARS Subpart 223.70 and the clause at 
DFARS 252.223-7005, which implemented 10 U.S.C. 2708, Contracts for 
handling hazardous waste from defense facilities. 10 U.S.C. 2708 
applies only to contracts entered into during fiscal years 1992 through 
1996.

B. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The final rule does not constitute a significant revision within 
the meaning of FAR 1.501 and Pub. L. 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-D301.

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 Parts 223 and 252

    Government procurement.
Michele P. Peterson,
Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.
    Therefore, 48 CFR Parts 223 and 252 are amended as follows:
    1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Parts 223 and 252 continues to 
read as follows:

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

PART 223--ENVIRONMENT, CONSERVATION, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, AND DRUG-
FREE WORKPLACE

Subpart 223.70--[Removed and Reserved]

    2. Subpart 223.70 is removed and reserved.

PART 252--SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES


252.223-7005  [Removed and Reserved]

    3. Section 252.223-7005 is removed and reserved.
[FR Doc. 98-32584 Filed 12-8-98; 8:45 am]
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