[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 135 (Tuesday, July 15, 1997)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 37847]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-18558]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

48 CFR Parts 12, 14, 15, 19, 33, 52, and 53

[FAR Case 97-004]
RIN 9000-AH59


Federal Acquisition Regulation; Reform of Affirmative Action in 
Federal Procurement

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration 
(GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

ACTION: Proposed rule--extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: The public comment period on this proposed rule, which was 
published in the Federal Register at 62 FR 25786, May 9, 1997, is 
extended from July 8, 1997, through August 8, 1997. The rule conforms 
to a Department of Justice proposal to reform affirmative action in 
Federal procurement. The comment period is extended in order to 
accommodate public requests for an extension.

DATES: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to 
the FAR Secretariat at the address shown below on or before August 8, 
1997.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments to: General Services Administration, 
FAR Secretariat (MVR), 1800 F Street, NW., Room 4035, Washington, DC 
20405.
    E-mail comments submitted over Internet should be addressed to 
[email protected]. Please cite FAR case 97-004 in all 
correspondence related to this case.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ms. Victoria Moss (202) 501-4764.

List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 12, 14, 15, 19, 33, 52, and 53

    Governemnt procurement.

    Dated: July 9, 1997.
Edward C. Loeb,
Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division.
[FR Doc. 97-18558 Filed 7-14-97; 8:45 am]
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