[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 104 (Wednesday, May 31, 1995)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 28502-28503]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-13259]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
48 CFR Parts 25 and 52
[FAC 90-27; FAR Case 94-5; Item V]
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Trade Sanctions--Germany
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 agreed on a final rule to amend
the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to reflect the termination of
the trade sanctions on the Federal Republic of Germany that had been
imposed in May 1993. This regulatory action was not subject to Office
of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated
September 30, 1993.
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 31, 1995.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Peter O'Such at (202) 501-1759 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 90-27, FAR case 94-5.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Background
A U.S. Trade Representative determination, published in the Federal
Register at 59 FR 11360, March 10, 1994, terminated the sanctions that
had been imposed on the Federal Republic of Germany, published at 58 FR
31136, May 28, 1993, on the basis of assurance from Germany that it
would not apply the discriminatory provisions of the Utilities
Directive of the European Union to procurement of U.S. goods by its
telecommunications utilities.
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. Therefore, the Regulatory
Flexibility Act does not apply. However, comments from small entities
concerning the affected 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 90-27, FAR case 94-5), 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 Parts 25 and 52
Government procurement.
Dated: May 24, 1995.
C. Allen Olson,
Director, Office of Federal Acquisition Policy.
Therefore, 48 CFR Parts 25 and 52 are amended as set forth below:
1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Parts 25 and 52 continues to
read as follows:
[[Page 28503]] Authority: 40 U.S.C. 486(c); 10 U.S.C. chapter
137; and 42 U.S.C. 2473(c).
PART 25--FOREIGN ACQUISITION
25.1001 [Amended]
2. Section 25.1001 is amended in the definition of ``Sanctioned
member state of the EC'' by removing ``Federal Republic of Germany,''.
PART 52--SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES
52.225-18 [Amended]
3. Section 52.225-18 is amended by removing ``Federal Republic of
Germany,'' from the definition ``Sanctioned member state of the EC''.
52.225-19 [Amended]
4. Section 52.225-19 is amended by removing ``Federal Republic of
Germany,'' from the definition ``Sanctioned member state of the
European Community (EC)''.
[FR Doc. 95-13259 Filed 5-30-95; 8:45 am]
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