[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 133 (Friday, July 11, 1997)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 37147-37148]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-18220]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

48 CFR Part 252

[DFARS Case 97-D023]


Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Designation of 
Hong Kong

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 add Hong Kong as a designated country under the Trade Agreements Act 
of 1979, as directed by the United States Trade Representative.

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 11, 1997.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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 97-D023.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

    This final rule amends the clause at DFARS 252.225-7007 to add Hong 
Kong to the list of countries designated under the Trade Agreements Act 
of 1979, as directed by the United States Trade Representative. The 
accession of Hong Kong to the World Trade Organization Government 
Procurement Agreement became effective on June 19, 1997.

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 be submitted separately and 
should cite DFARS Case 97-D023 in correspondence.

C. Paperwork Reduction Act

    The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply. The final rule does not 
impose any reporting or recordkeeping requirements that require Office 
of Management and Budget approval under 44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.

List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 252

    Government procurement.
Michele P. Peterson,
Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.
    Therefore, 48 CFR Part 252 is amended as follows:
    1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Part 252 continues to read as 
follows:

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

PART 252--SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES


252.225-7007  [Amended]

    2. Section 252.225-7007 is amended by revising the clause date to 
read ``(JUL 1997)''; and in paragraph (a)(4) by adding, in alphabetical 
order, the name ``Hong Kong'' to the list of countries.

[FR Doc. 97-18220 Filed 7-10-97; 8:45 am]
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