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[FR Doc No: 94-22011]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
48 CFR Part 46
[FAR Case 92-31]
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Quality Assurance Actions--
Electronic Screening
AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration
(GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
ACTION: Proposed rule.
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SUMMARY: The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council are proposing to revise the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) concerning ``Quality Assurance'' to
include definitions of the terms ``latent defect'' and ``patent
defect''. This proposed rule is the result of recommendations made by
the Department of Defense Inspector General. This regulatory action was
not subject to Office of Management and Budget review pursuant to
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.
DATES: Comments should be submitted on or before November 7, 1994 to be
considered in the formulation of a final rule.
ADDRESSES: Interested parties should submit written comments to:
General Services Administration, FAR Secretariat (VRS), 18th & F
Streets, NW, Room 4037, Washington, DC 20405.
Please cite FAR case 92-31 in all correspondence related to this
case.
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 FAR case 92-
31.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Background
On June 8, 1992, the Department of Defense Inspector General issued
Audit Report 92-099, Quality Assurance Actions Resulting from
Electronic Component Screening, which included a recommendation that
the Defense FAR Supplement be revised to include definitions of the
terms ``latent defect'' and ``patent defect''. The Director of Defense
Procurement concurred with this recommendation; however, as both terms
are used in the FAR, Part 46 of the FAR is being revised to include
uniform definitions for use by all acquiring agencies.
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act
This proposed rule is not expected to have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities within the meaning of
the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq., because it
provides uniform definitions for terms which are already in use. An
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis has, therefore, not been
performed. Comments from small entities concerning the affected FAR
subpart will be considered in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610 of the Act.
Such comments must be submitted separately and should cite 5 U.S.C.
601, et. seq. (FAR case 92-31), in correspondence.
C. Paperwork Reduction Act
The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the proposed
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 46
Government procurement.
Dated: August 31, 1994.
Albert A. Vicchiolla,
Director, Office of Federal Acquisition Policy.
Therefore, it is proposed that 48 CFR part 46 be amended as set
forth below:
PART 46--QUALITY ASSURANCE
1. The authority citation for 48 CFR part 46 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 46.101 is amended by adding in alphabetical order the
definitions ``Latent defect'' and ``Patent defect'' to read as follows:
Sec. 46.101 Definitions.
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Latent defect means a defect which exists at the time of acceptance
but cannot be discovered by a reasonable inspection.
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Patent defect means any defect which exists at the time of
acceptance and is not a latent defect.
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[FR Doc. 94-22011 Filed 9-7-94; 8:45 am]
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