[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 162 (Thursday, August 21, 2003)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 50477]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-21313]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

48 CFR Part 252

[DFARS Case 2003-D007]


Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Caribbean 
Basin Country--Dominican Republic

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal 
Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to add the Dominican Republic 
to the list of Caribbean Basin countries whose products DoD may acquire 
under the Trade Agreements Act, in accordance with a determination of 
the United States Trade Representative.

EFFECTIVE DATE: August 21, 2003.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Amy Williams, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DAR), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense 
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-0328; 
facsimile (703) 602-0350. Please cite DFARS Case 2003-D007.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

A. Background

    This final rule amends the clause at DFARS 252.225-7021, Trade 
Agreements, to add the Dominican Republic to the definition of 
``Caribbean Basin country.'' The rule implements the direction of the 
United States Trade Representative to treat the products of the 
Dominican Republic as eligible products in acquisitions subject to the 
Trade Agreements Act (68 FR 27883, May 21, 2003).
    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 subpart in accordance with 5 
U.S.C. 610. Such comments should cite DFARS Case 2003-D007.

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,
Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.


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Therefore, 48 CFR Part 252 is amended as follows:
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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


252.225-7021  [Amended]

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2. Section 252.225-7021 is amended as follows:
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a. By revising the clause date to read ``(AUG 2003)''; and
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b. In paragraph (a)(1) by adding, in alphabetical order, ``Dominican 
Republic'' to the list of countries.

[FR Doc. 03-21313 Filed 8-20-03; 8:45 am]
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