Federal Register: October 26, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 207)

DOCID: FR Doc E6-17981

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

CFR Citation: 48 CFR Part 252

RIN ID: RIN 0750-AF47

NOTICE: RULES

ACTION: Acquisition regulations:

DOCUMENT ACTION: Final rule.

SUBJECT CATEGORY:

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Definition of Terrorist Country (DFARS Case 2006-D034)

DATES: Effective Date: October 26, 2006.

DOCUMENT SUMMARY:

DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to remove Libya from the list of terrorist countries subject to a prohibition on DoD contract awards. This change is a result of the Department of State's removal of Libya from the list of countries designated as state sponsors of terrorism.

SUMMARY:

Libya; removal from list of terrorist countries,

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

A. Background

The provision at DFARS 252.2097001, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist Country, implements 10 U.S.C. 2327, which prohibits DoD from entering into a contract with a firm that is owned or controlled by the government of a country that has been determined by the Secretary of State to repeatedly provide support for acts of international terrorism. This final rule removes Libya from the terrorist countries listed in the provision at DFARS 252.2097001, since the Secretary of State has removed Libya from the list of designated state sponsors of terrorism.

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,
[[Page 62567]]
publication for public comment is not required. However, DoD will consider comments from small entities concerning the affected DFARS subpart in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. Such comments should cite DFARS Case 2006D034.

C. 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,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
Therefore, 48 CFR part 252 is amended as follows:
PART 252SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES
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.
252.2097001 [Amended]
2. Section 252.2097001 is amended as follows:
a. By revising the clause date to read ``(OCT 2006)''; and
b. In paragraph (a)(2), in the second sentence, by removing ``Libya,''. [FR Doc. E617981 Filed 102506; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 500108P

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT

Ms. Amy Williams, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (DARS), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 203013062. Telephone (703) 6020328; facsimile (703) 6020350. Please cite DFARS Case 2006D034.