[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 80 (Thursday, April 26, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 20763-20764]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-7908]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations System
48 CFR Part 222
RIN 0750-AF59
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Wage
Determinations (DFARS Case 2006-D043)
AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, 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 update procedures for
obtaining Department of Labor wage determinations for construction and
service contracts. The DFARS amendments are consistent with changes
made to the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 26, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Amy Williams, Defense Acquisition
Regulations System, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (DARS), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-0328;
facsimile (703) 602-0350. Please cite DFARS Case 2006-D043.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Background
Item IV of Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-10, published at 71 FR
36930 on June 28, 2006, amended the Federal Acquisition Regulation to
implement the Wage Determinations OnLine internet Website as the source
for obtaining Department of Labor wage determinations for construction
and service contracts.
This final rule makes the following corresponding DFARS changes:
[cir] Revises the heading of sections 222.001 and 222.1008.
[cir] Relocates text addressing use of the Service Contract Act
Directory of Occupations, from 222.1008-2 to 222.1008-1, and updates
the text to reflect the replacement of Standard Form 98a with the
electronic e98 process.
[cir] Removes obsolete text at 222.1008-7 and 222.1014.
In addition, this final rule adds DFARS section 222.404-2, which
contains a reference to internal DoD procedures for obtaining
clarification of proper application of construction wage rate
schedules.
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
under 41 U.S.C. 418b 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
2006-D043.
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 222
Government procurement.
Michele P. Peterson,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
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Therefore, 48 CFR part 222 is amended as follows:
PART 222--APPLICATION OF LABOR LAWS TO GOVERNMENT ACQUISITIONS
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1. The authority citation for 48 CFR part 222 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 41 U.S.C. 421 and 48 CFR Chapter 1.
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2. Section 222.001 is amended by revising the section heading to read
as follows:
[[Page 20764]]
222.001 Definitions.
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3. Section 222.404-2 is added to read as follows:
222.404-2 General requirements.
(c)(5) Follow the procedures at PGI 222.404-2(c)(5) when seeking
clarification of the proper application of construction wage rate
schedules.
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4. Section 222.1008 is revised to read as follows:
222.1008 Procedures for obtaining wage determinations.
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5. Section 222.1008-1 is added to read as follows:
222.1008-1 Obtaining wage determinations.
Follow the procedures at PGI 222.1008-1 regarding use of the
Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations when preparing the e98.
222.1008-2, 222.1008-7, and 222.1014 [Removed]
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6. Sections 222.1008-2, 222.1008-7, and 222.1014 are removed.
[FR Doc. E7-7908 Filed 4-25-07; 8:45 am]
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