[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 249 (Thursday, December 26, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 67952]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-32667]



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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

48 CFR Parts 249 and 252

[DFARS Case 96-D321]


Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Downsizing 
Notice

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 implement Section 825 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 1997 (Public Law 104-201). Section 825 repeals the 
requirements for the Secretary of Defense to notify the Secretary of 
Labor if a modification or termination for convenience of a major 
defense contract or subcontract will have a substantial impact on 
employment.

EFFECTIVE DATE: December 26, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Richard G. Layser, PDUSD (AT&T) DP 
(DAR), Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense 
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-0131; telefax 
(703) 602-0350. Please cite DFARS Case 96-D321 in all correspondence 
related to this issue.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

    Section 825 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
Year 1997 (Public Law 104-201) repeals Sections 4101 and 4201 of the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991 (Public Law 
101-510; 10 U.S.C. 2391 note). This final rule removes the DFARS 
language that implemented Sections 4101 and 4201.

C. 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. Such comments should cite DFARS Case 96-D321 in 
correspondence.

D. Paperwork Reduction Act

    This final rule removes the information collection requirement 
previously approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under 
OMB Control Number 0704-0327.

List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 249 and 252

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

    Therefore, 48 CFR Parts 249 and 252 are amended as follows:
    1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Parts 249 and 252 continues to 
read as follows:

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

PART 249--TERMINATION OF CONTRACTS


249.102   [Removed]

    2. Section 249.102 is removed.


249.7002   [Removed and Reserved]

    3. Section 249.7002 is removed and reserved.

PART 252--SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES


252.249-7001   [Removed and Reserved]

    4. Section 252.249-7001 is removed and reserved.
[FR Doc. 96-32667 Filed 12-24-96; 8:45 am]
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