[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 203 (Friday, October 18, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 54346]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-26533]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

48 CFR Part 219 and Appendix I to Chapter 2

[DFARS Case 96-D317]


Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Pilot Mentor-
Protege Program

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Director of Defense Procurement is amending the Defense 
Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to extend the dates 
for application into, and reimbursement of costs under, the DoD Pilot 
Mentor-Protege Program.

EFFECTIVE DATE: October 18, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: Ms. Susan Schneider, 
PDUSD (A&T) DP (DAR), 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. 
Telephone (703) 602-0131; telefax (703) 602-0350. Please cite DFARS 
Case 96-D317 in all correspondence related to this issue.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

A. Background

    This final rule implements Section 802 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 (Public Law 104-201). Section 
802: (1) extends, to September 30, 1998, the date by which an 
interested company must apply for participation as a mentor firm under 
the DoD Pilot Mentor-Protege Program; and (2) extends to September 30, 
1999, the date by which mentor firms must incur costs in order to be 
eligible for reimbursement under the Program.

B. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    This final rule does not constitute a significant revision within 
the meaning of FAR 1.501 and Public Law 98-577, and publication for 
public comment is not required. However, comments from small entities 
concerning the affected DFARS subparts will be considered in accordance 
with 5 U.S.C. 610.

C. Paperwork Reduction Act

    The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the final rule 
does not contain any information collection requirements that require 
Office of Management and Budget approval under 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.

List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 219

    Government procurement.
Michele P. Peterson,
Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.

    Therefore, 48 CFR Part 219 and Appendix I to Chapter 2 are amended 
as follows:

PART 219--[AMENDED]

    1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Part 219 continues to read as 
follows:

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


219.7104   [Amended]

    2. Section 219.7104 is amended in the last sentence of paragraph 
(b) by revising the date ``October 1, 1996'' to read ``October 1, 
1999''.

Appendix I to Chapter 2 [Amended]

    3. Appendix I to Chapter 2 is amended in section I-102, paragraphs 
(a) and (b), and in section I-103, paragraph (a), by revising the date 
``September 30, 1996'' to read ``September 30, 1998''.
    4. Appendix I to Chapter 2 is amended in section I-103, paragraph 
(b) introductory text, by revising the date ``September 30, 1996'' to 
read ``September 30, 1999''.

[FR Doc. 96-26533 Filed 10-17-96; 8:45 am]
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