96-14530. Federal Acquisition Regulation; Caribbean Basin Countries

[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 120 (Thursday, June 20, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 31649-31650]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-14530]



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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
48 CFR Part 25

[FAC 90-39; FAR Case 95-030; Item XV]
RIN 9000-AG96


Federal Acquisition Regulation; Caribbean Basin Countries

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 implement the extension by 
the U.S. Trade Representative of the date of eligibility under the 
Trade Agreements

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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: September 30, 1995.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Peter O'Such at [phone] 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 90-39, FAR case 95-030.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

    This final rule amends FAR 25.402(b) by changing the date ``1995'' 
to ``1996.'' Products of Caribbean Basin countries were to be treated 
as eligible products until September 30, 1995, unless otherwise 
extended by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) by means of a Federal 
Register notice. On October 3, 1995, the USTR published an extension 
through September 30, 1996 (60 FR 51822).

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 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 90-39, FAR case 95-030), 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: June 4, 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).


Sec. 25.402  [Amended]

    2. Section 25.402 is amended in the first sentence of paragraph (b) 
by removing ``(see 51 FR 6964-6965, February 27, 1986)''; and in the 
second sentence by revising ``1995'' to read ``1996''.
[FR Doc. 96-14530 Filed 6-19-96; 8:45 am]
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