[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 222 (Friday, November 15, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 58489]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-29329]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
48 CFR Part 225

[DFARS Case 96-D331]


Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Ball and 
Roller Bearings

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Director of Defense Procurement has issued a final rule 
amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 
to reflect the extension of a statutory restriction on the acquisition 
of ball and roller bearings.

EFFECTIVE DATE: November 15, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: Ms. Amy Williams, 
PDUSD(A&T)DP(DAR), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-0131; telefax (703) 602-0350. Please 
cite DFARS Case 96-D331 in all correspondence related to this issue..

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

    DoD acquisition of ball and roller bearings is restricted to 
domestic sources by 10 U.S.C. 2534(a)(5), until October 1, 2000, and by 
Section 8099 of the Fiscal Year 1996 Defense Appropriations Act (Pub. 
L. 104-61) and Section 8082 of the Fiscal Year 1997 Defense 
Appropriations Act (Pub. L. 104-208). This final rule amends DFARS 
225.7019-1(b) to reflect the extension of the appropriations act 
restriction beyond fiscal year 1996.

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 subpart will be considered in accordance 
with 5 U.S.C. 610. Such comments should cite DFARS Case 96-D331 in 
correspondence.

C. Paperwork Reduction Act

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

List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 225

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

    Therefore, 48 CFR Part 225 is amended as follows:
    1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Part 225 continues to read as 
follows:

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

PART 225--FOREIGN ACQUISITION

    2. Section 225.7019-1 is amended by revising paragraph (b) to read 
as follows:


225.7019-1  Restrictions.

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    (b) In accordance with Section 8099 of Public Law 104-61 and 
similar sections in subsequent Defense appropriations acts, do not use 
fiscal year 1996 or subsequently appropriated funds to acquire ball and 
roller bearings other than those produced by a domestic source and of 
domestic origin, i.e., bearings and bearing components manufactured in 
the United States or Canada.
[FR Doc. 96-29329 Filed 11-14-96; 8:45 am]
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