Acquisition regulations: Electronic signature of receiving reports,

[Federal Register: December 15, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 240)]

[Rules and Regulations]

[Page 69006-69007]

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

48 CFR Part 232

[DFARS Case 98-D001]

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Electronic Signature of Receiving Reports

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: The Director of Defense Procurement has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to clarify that DoD contract administration procedures permit electronic notification to the payment office of Government acceptance or approval of supplies or services.

EFFECTIVE DATE: December 15, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Sandra Haberlin, 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 98-D001.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

1. Background

   This final rule amends DFARS 232.905 to clarify that DoD Manual 4000.25-5-M, Military Standard Contract Administration Procedures (MILSCAP), authorizes electronic notification to the payment office of Government acceptance or approval of supplies delivered or services performed under a contract.

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2. Regulatory Flexibility Act

   The 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 subpart will be considered in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. Such comments should cite DFARS Case 98-D001.

3. 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 Part 232

   Government procurement.

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

   Therefore, 48 CFR Part 232 is amended as follows:

   PART 232--CONTRACT FINANCING

   1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Part 232 continues to read as follows:

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

   2. Section 232.905 is amended by revising paragraph (f)(6) to read as follows:

      232.905 Invoice payments.

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      (f)(6) DoD Manual 4000.25-5-M, Military Standard Contract Administration Procedures (MILSCAP), authorizes electronic notification to the payment office of Government acceptance or approval, as appropriate.

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