[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 176 (Tuesday, September 11, 2001)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 47112]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-22421]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

48 CFR Part 252

[DFARS Case 2001-D008]


Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Iceland--Newly 
Designated Country Under Trade Agreements Act

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal 
Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to add Iceland as a 
designated country under the Trade Agreements Act, as directed by the 
United States Trade Representative.

EFFECTIVE DATE: September 11, 2001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Amy Williams, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, OUSD (AT&L) DP (DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense 
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-0288; 
facsimile (703) 602-0350. Please cite DFRARS Case 2001-D008.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

    This final rule amends the clauses at DFARS 252.227-7007, Buy 
American Act--Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program, and 
252.225-7021, Trade Agreements. The rule adds Iceland to the list of 
designated countries under the Trade Agreements Act, as directed by the 
United States Trade Representative. Iceland joined the World Trade 
Organization Government Procurement Agreement in April 2001.
    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, DoD will consider comments 
from small entities concerning the affected DFARS subparts in 
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. Such comments should cite DFARS Case 
2001-D008.

C. Paperwork Reduction Act

    The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the 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 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 in paragraph (a)(4) by adding, 
in alphabetical order, ``Iceland'' to the list of countries.


252.225-7021  [Amended]

    3. Section 252.225-7021 is amended in paragraph (a)(4) by adding, 
in alphabetical order, ``Iceland'' to the list of countries.

[FR Doc. 01-22421 Filed 9-10-01; 8:45 am]
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