[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 194 (Friday, October 5, 2001)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 50833-50834]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-24956]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Part 0

[DA 01-2255]


Change in Board on Contract Appeals

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This document amends the Commission's rules to reflect a 
change in the Board of Contract Appeals to which appeals of final 
decisions regarding procurement contracts will be referred. The 
Managing Director will refer such appeals to the Armed Services Board 
of Contract Appeals. Previously, such appeals were referred to the 
General Services Board of Contract Appeals. Appeals will be handled in 
accordance with the Rules of the Armed Services Board of Contract 
Appeals.

DATES: Effective October 1, 2001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sonna Stampone, Office of the Managing 
Director, (202) 418-0992.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    1. By this order, we amend 0.231(e) of the Commission's rules, 47 
CFR 0.231(e), to reflect the change of Board of Contract Appeals to 
which contract appeals shall be referred. The Managing Director will 
refer all appeals of final decisions regarding procurement

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contracts to the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals.
    2. Accordingly, pursuant to Sec. 0.231(b) of the Commission's 
rules, 47 CFR 0.231(b), Sec. 0.231(e) of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 
0.231(e), is Amended as rule changes and is effective October 1, 2001.

List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 0

    Organization and functions (Government Agencies).

Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.

Rule Changes

    Part 0, subpart B, of chapter 1 of title 47 of the Code of Federal 
Regulations is amended as follows:

PART 0--COMMISSION ORGANIZATION

    1. The authority citation for part 0 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: Sec. 5, 48 Stat. 1068, as amended: 47 U.S.C. 155, 
unless otherwise noted.

    2. Section 0.231 is amended by revising paragraph (e) as follows:


Sec. 0.231  Authority delegated.

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    (e) The Managing Director is delegated authority to act as Head of 
the Procurement Activity and Contracting Officer for the Commission and 
to designate appropriate subordinate officials to act as Contracting 
Officers for the Commission. As Head of the Procurement Activity, the 
Managing Director will refer all appeals filed against final decisions 
regarding procurement contracts to the Armed Services Board of Contract 
Appeals for resolution. Appeals will be handled in accordance with the 
Rules of the Board of Contract Appeals.
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[FR Doc. 01-24956 Filed 10-4-01; 8:45 am]
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