[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 41 (Monday, March 3, 2014)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 11747-11748]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-04414]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

48 CFR Part 246


Detection and Avoidance of Counterfeit Electronic Parts--Further 
Implementation

AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense 
(DoD).

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: DoD is hosting a public meeting to obtain the views of experts 
and interested parties in Government and the private sector regarding 
further implementation of the requirement for detection and avoidance 
of counterfeit electronic parts, as required by a section of the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012.

DATES: March 27, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., EDT.

ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be held at General Services 
Administration (GSA) Regional Office Building (ROB Auditorium) at 301 
7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20407 (entrance on D Street).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Amy Williams, DPAP/DARS, at 571-
372-6106. Please cite Public Meeting--Detection and Avoidance of 
Counterfeit Electronic Parts--Further Implementation.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DoD is interested in opening a dialogue with 
experts and interested parties in Government and the private sector 
about further implementation of the requirements for detection and 
avoidance of counterfeit electronic parts in DoD contracts. As partial 
implementation of the requirements at section 818, entitled ``Detection 
and Avoidance of Counterfeit Electronic Parts,'' of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Pub. L. 112-81), DoD 
published a proposed rule in the Federal Register at 78 FR 28780 on May 
16, 2013, under DFARS case 2012-D055, Detection and Avoidance of 
Counterfeit Electronic Parts. DoD also held a public meeting on June 
28, 2013, to discuss the proposed rule under DFARS Case 2012-D055. DoD 
is preparing to publish a final rule under that case.
    DoD is now considering further implementation of section 818. DoD 
is particularly interested in further implementation of the 
requirements of section 818(c)(3), Trusted Suppliers.
    Individuals wishing to attend the public meeting should register by 
March 20, 2014, to ensure adequate room accommodations and to 
facilitate entry to the GSA building. Interested parties may register 
at this Web site, http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/counterfeit_electronic_parts.html, by providing the following information:
     (1) Company or organization name.
     (2) Names and email addresses of persons planning to 
attend.
     Identify if desiring to make a presentation; limit to a 
10-minute

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presentation per company or organization.
    One valid government-issued photo identification card will be 
required in order to enter the building. Attendees are encouraged to 
arrive at least 30 minutes early to accommodate security procedures.
    If you wish to make a presentation, please submit an electronic 
copy of your presentation to [email protected] no later than March 24, 
2013. When submitting presentations, provide presenter's name, 
organization affiliation, telephone number, and email address on the 
cover page. Please submit presentations only and cite ``Public 
Meeting--Detection and Avoidance of Counterfeit Electronic Parts--
Further Implementation'' in all correspondence related to the public 
meeting. There will be no transcription at the meeting. The submitted 
presentations will be the only record of the public meeting.
    Special accommodations: The public meeting is physically accessible 
to people with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodations, 
sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed 
to Amy Williams at 571-372-6106, at least 10 working days prior to the 
meeting date.
    The TTY number for further information is: 1-800-877-8339. When the 
operator answers the call, let them know the agency is the Department 
of Defense; the point of contact is Amy Williams at 571-372-6106.

Manuel Quinones,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.

[FR Doc. 2014-04414 Filed 2-28-14; 8:45 am]
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