Acquisition regulations: Short form research contract clauses,

[Federal Register: July 22, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 140)]

[Rules and Regulations]

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

48 CFR Part 252

[DFARS Case 99-D014]

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Short Form Research Contract Clauses

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 remove obsolete clauses pertaining to short form research contracts. The guidance prescribing use of these clauses previously was removed from the DFARS.

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 22, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Kathleen Fenk, 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-D014.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

1. Background

   This final rule removes obsolete clauses that DoD previously used in short form research contracts. The prescriptive guidance pertaining to short form research contracts was removed from the DFARS on December 15, 1998 (63 FR 69007).

   This rule was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.

2. Regulatory Flexibility Act

   This final rule does not constitute a significant revision within the meaning of FAR 1.501 and Pub. L. 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 99-D014.

3. 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, 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

      252.235-7004 through 252.235-7009 [Removed and Reserved]

   2. Sections 252.235-7004 through 252.235-7009 are removed and reserved.

      [FR Doc. 99-18586Filed7-21-99; 8:45 am]

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