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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
48 CFR Part 25

[FAC 90-20; FAR Case 92-619; Item IX]
RIN 9000-AF38

 

Federal Acquisition Regulation; Removal of Steel Conduit From the 
FAR Buy American Act Exemption List

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) by removing steel conduit (5'' 
and 6'') from the FAR Buy American Act exemption list. Market research 
has uncovered two domestic sources for these products.

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 92-619.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

    Item VII of FAC 90-9, published in the Federal Register at 56 FR 
67132 December 27, 1991, amended FAR 25.108(d)(1) by adding steel 
conduit (5'' and 6'') to the FAR Buy American Act exemption list 
because of a lack of domestic sources for these products. Additional 
research has uncovered two domestic sources, so the products are being 
removed from the list.

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 90-20, FAR case 92-619), 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: February 15, 1994.
Albert A. Vicchiolla,
Director, Office of Federal Acquisition Policy.

    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).


25.108  [Amended]

    2. Section 25.108 is amended in paragraph (d)(1) by removing the 
item ``Steel conduit (5'' and 6'')'' from the list.

[FR Doc. 94-4390 Filed 3-9-94; 8:45 am]
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