[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 120 (Thursday, June 20, 1996)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 31618-31619] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-14519] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 48 CFR Parts 14, 15, 17, 25, and 52 [FAC 90-39; FAR Case 93-606; Item IV] RIN 9000-AF39 Federal Acquisition Regulation; Implementation of Memorandum of Understanding Between the United States of America and the European Economic Community on Government Procurement and Sanctions Imposed on the European Community AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ACTION: Interim rule adopted as final. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Memorandum of Understanding Between the United States of America and the European Economic Community on Government Procurement (MOU) and to implement the sanctions imposed by the President on the European community (EC) prohibiting the award of certain contracts for EC products, services, and construction. 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: June 20, 1996. 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 90-39, FAR case 93-606. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Background An interim rule was published in the Federal Register on May 28, 1993 (58 FR 31140) (FAC 90-18). Revisions based on the analysis of public comments were incorporated in the interim rule published in FAC 90-19 as part of the implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (FAR case 93-310) (59 FR 544, January 5, 1994). The rule was further amended by an interim rule published in FAC 90-36 to implement the Uruguay Round Agreement Act (FAR case 95-304) (60 FR 67514, December 29, 1995). B. Regulatory Flexibility Act The Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq., applies to this final [[Page 31619]] rule, and a Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis has been performed. A copy of the analysis may be obtained from the FAR Secretariat. 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 14, 15, 17, 25, and 52 Government procurement. Interim Rule Adopted as Final Accordingly, the interim rule amending 48 CFR Parts 14, 15, 17, 25, and 52, which was published at 58 FR 31140, May 28, 1993, and amended at 59 FR 544, January 5, 1994, and 60 FR 67514, December 29, 1995, is adopted as final without further change. The authority citation for 48 CFR Parts 14, 15, 17, 25, and 52 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). Dated: June 4, 1996. Edward C. Loeb, Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division. [FR Doc. 96-14519 Filed 6-19-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820-EP-P