[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 47 (Thursday, March 10, 1994)] [Unknown Section] [Page 0] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 94-4398] [[Page Unknown]] [Federal Register: March 10, 1994] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 48 CFR Part 45 [FAC 90-20; FAR Case 91-58; Item XVII] RIN 9000-AE88 Federal Acquisition Regulation; Reports of Government Property AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council have agreed to amend the coverage under Reports of Government Property, to require contractors to report annually all classifications of Government property in their possession. The amendment expands the list of property classifications to be reported to include special tooling, special test equipment, material, and agency peculiar property. The amendment is considered necessary to ensure that the classes of property reported are the same as those defined and to improve the Federal Government's visibility of Government property in the hands of contractors. EFFECTIVE DATE: May 9, 1994. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Linda Klein at (202) 501-3775 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 90-20, FAR case 91-58. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Background An amendment to FAR 45.505-14, Reports of Government Property, was published in the Federal Register as a proposed rule, with a request for comments (see 57 FR 2818, January 23, 1992). The five responses that were received consisted of one no comment and four comments. Comments included recommendations to: (1) Revise the beginning of the first sentence of 45.505-14(a); (2) Revise 45.505-14(a)(6) to exempt material issued from stock; (3) establish a standard reporting date for reports of Government property; (4) revise 45.506(b) to delete the reference to $5,000; and (5) revise subparagraphs (a)(4) and (a)(6) of 45.505-14, to include the phrase ``not required for nonprofit organizations.'' After the comments were evaluated, the Councils agreed to publish the rule as a final rule without change. B. Regulatory Flexibility Act The Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration certify that this final rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq., because the rule, while an expanded version of that now in the FAR, is currently in effect in regulations used by the agencies (DOD and NASA) who are accountable for the majority of Government property in the possession of contractors. The rule, therefore, will have a negligible increased effect on small businesses in custody of Government property. C. Paperwork Reduction Act The Paperwork Reduction Act (Public Law 96-511) is deemed to apply because the final rule contains information collection requirements. Accordingly, a request for approval of a new information collection requirement concerning Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Number 9000-0075, Government-furnished property requirements, was submitted to OMB under 44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq. On March 2, 1992, OMB cleared this information collection through March 31, 1995. A revised OMB clearance for all of part 45, including this burden, was submitted to OMB on October 18, 1993, for approval. No public comments concerning this request were received. List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 45 Government procurement. Dated: February 15, 1994. Albert A. Vicchiolla, Director, Office of Federal Acquisition Policy. Therefore, 48 CFR part 45 is amended as set forth below: PART 45--GOVERNMENT PROPERTY 1. The authority citation for 48 CFR part 45 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 45.505-14 is amended by revising paragraph (a) to read as follows: 45.505-14 Reports of Government property. (a) The contractor's property control system shall provide annually the total acquisition cost of Government property for which the contractor is accountable under each contract with each agency, including Government property at subcontractor plants and alternate locations. The following classifications (property classifications may be varied to meet individual agency needs) shall be reported: (1) Land and rights therein. (2) Other real property, including utility distribution systems, buildings, structures, and improvements thereto. (3) Plant equipment. (4) Special tooling. (5) Special test equipment. (6) Material. (7) Agency peculiar property. * * * * * [FR Doc. 94-4398 Filed 3-9-94; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820-34-M
