E6-17981. Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Definition of Terrorist Country (DFARS Case 2006-D034)  

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    AGENCY:

    Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense (DoD).

    ACTION:

    Final rule.

    SUMMARY:

    DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to remove Libya from the list of terrorist countries subject to a prohibition on DoD contract awards. This change is a result of the Department of State's removal of Libya from the list of countries designated as state sponsors of terrorism.

    DATES:

    Effective Date: October 26, 2006.

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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    Ms. Amy Williams, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (DARS), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-0328; facsimile (703) 602-0350. Please cite DFARS Case 2006-D034.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    A. Background

    The provision at DFARS 252.209-7001, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist Country, implements 10 U.S.C. 2327, which prohibits DoD from entering into a contract with a firm that is owned or controlled by the government of a country that has been determined by the Secretary of State to repeatedly provide support for acts of international terrorism. This final rule removes Libya from the terrorist countries listed in the provision at DFARS 252.209-7001, since the Secretary of State has removed Libya from the list of designated state sponsors of terrorism.

    This rule was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.

    B. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    This rule will not have a significant cost or administrative impact on contractors or offerors, or a significant effect beyond the internal operating procedures of DoD. Therefore, Start Printed Page 62567publication for public comment is not required. However, DoD will consider comments from small entities concerning the affected DFARS subpart in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. Such comments should cite DFARS Case 2006-D034.

    C. Paperwork Reduction Act

    The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply, because the 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.

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    List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 252

    • Government procurement
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    Michele P. Peterson,

    Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.

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    Therefore, 48 CFR part 252 is amended as follows:

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    PART 252—SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

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    1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Part 252 continues to read as follows:

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

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    2. Section 252.209-7001 is amended as follows:

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    a. By revising the clause date to read “(OCT 2006)”; and

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    b. In paragraph (a)(2), in the second sentence, by removing “Libya,”.

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    [FR Doc. E6-17981 Filed 10-25-06; 8:45 am]

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Document Information

Comments Received:
0 Comments
Published:
10/26/2006
Department:
Defense Acquisition Regulations System
Entry Type:
Rule
Action:
Final rule.
Document Number:
E6-17981
Pages:
62566-62567 (2 pages)
RINs:
0750-AF47
Topics:
Government procurement
PDF File:
e6-17981.pdf
CFR: (1)
48 CFR 252.209-7001