[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 100 (Tuesday, May 25, 1999)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 28109]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-13040]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

48 CFR Parts 222 and 253

[DFARS Case 99-D003]


Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Work Stoppage 
Report

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 eliminate the requirement for use of a specific form to report work 
stoppages resulting from labor disputes. The form is unnecessary, as 
the DFARS provides guidance for preparation of a narrative report on 
this subject.

EFFECTIVE DATE: May 25, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ms. Amy Williams, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 
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 99-D003.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

    This final rule eliminates the requirement for use of DD Form 1507, 
Work Stoppage Report, to report labor disputes that could interfere 
with contract performance. The form is unnecessary in view of the 
narrative reporting requirement at DFARS 222.101-3-70.
    This rule was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review 
under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.

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. Such comments should cite DFARS Case 99-D003.

C. Paperwork Reduction Act

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

List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 222 and 253

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

    Therefore, 48 CFR Parts 222 and 253 are amended as follows:
    1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Parts 222 and 253 continues to 
read as follows:

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

PART 222--APPLICATION OF LABOR LAWS TO GOVERNMENT ACQUISITIONS

    2. Section 222.101-3 is revised to read as follows:


222.101-3  Reporting labor disputes.

    The contract administration office shall--
    (1) Notify the labor advisor, the contracting officer, and the head 
of the contracting activity when interference is likely; and
    (2) Disseminate information on labor disputes in accordance with 
departmental procedures.
    3. Section 222.101-3-70 is amended by revising the introductory 
text of paragraph (b) to read as follows:


222.101-3-70  Impact of labor disputes on defense programs.

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    (b) Each contracting activity involved shall obtain and develop 
data reflecting the impact of a labor dispute on its requirements and 
programs. Upon determining the impact, the head of the contracting 
activity shall submit a report of findings and recommendations to the 
labor advisor. This reporting requirement is assigned Report Control 
Symbol DD-ACQ(AR)1153. The report must be in narrative form and must 
include--
* * * * *

PART 253--FORMS

    4. The note at the end of Part 253 is amended by removing the entry 
``253.303-1507 Work Stoppage Report.''.

[FR Doc. 99-13040 Filed 5-24-99; 8:45 am]
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