[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]



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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.

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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 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

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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]
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