Federal Register: December 20, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 245)
DOCID: FR Doc 02-31947
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Department
CFR Citation: 48 CFR Part 219 and Appendix I to Chapter 2
DFA ID: [DFARS Case 2002-D029]
NOTICE: RULES
ACTION: Acquisition regulations:
DOCUMENT ACTION: Final rule.
SUBJECT CATEGORY:
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Extension of DoD Pilot Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program
EFFECTIVE DATES: December 20, 2002.
DOCUMENT SUMMARY:
DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement section 812 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002. Section 812 extends, through September 30, 2005, the period during which companies may enter into agreements under the DoD Pilot Mentor Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program.
SUMMARY:
Pilot Mentor-Protege Program; extension,
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
A. Background
This final rule amends DFARS 219.7104 and Appendix I to implement section 812 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (Pub. L. 107107). Section 812 extends, through September 30, 2005, the period during which companies may enter into agreements under the DoD Pilot MentorProt[eacute]g[eacute] Program. In addition, section 812 extends, through September 30, 2008, the period during which mentor firms may incur costs that are eligible for reimbursement or credit under the Program.
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 rule will not have a significant cost or administrative impact on contractors or offerors, or a significant effect beyond the internal operating procedures of DoD. Therefore, 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 2002D029.
C. Paperwork Reduction Act
The information collection requirements associated with the DoD
Pilot Mentor Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program have been approved by the
Office of Management and Budget, under Control Number 07040332, for use through March 31, 2004.
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List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 219
Government procurement.
Michele P. Peterson,
Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.
Therefore, 48 CFR part 219 and Appendix I to chapter 2 are amended as follows:
1. The authority citation for 48 CFR part 219 and Appendix I to subchapter I continues to read as follows:
Authority: 41 U.S.C. 421 and 48 CFR chapter 1.
PART 219SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS
219.7104 [Amended]
2. Section 219.7104 is amended in paragraph (b), in the last
sentence, and in paragraph (d) by removing ``2005'' and adding in its place ``2008''.
Appendix IPolicy and Procedures for the DOD Pilot MentorProtege Program
I102 [Amended]
3. Appendix I to chapter 2 is amended in section I102, in paragraphs (a) and (b), by removing ``2002'' and adding in its place ``2005''.
I103 [Amended]
4. Appendix I to chapter 2 is amended in section I103 as follows:
a. In paragraph (a), by removing ``2002'' and adding in its place ``2005''; and
b. In paragraph (b) introductory text and paragraph (c), by removing ``2005'' and adding in its place ``2008''.
I109 [Amended]
5. Appendix I to chapter 2 is amended in section I109, in
paragraph (e)(3), by removing ``2005'' and adding in its place ``2008''.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
Ms. Angelena Moy, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 203013062. Telephone (703) 6021302; facsimile (703) 6020350. Please cite DFARS Case 2002D029.