[Federal Register: February 23, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 35)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

48 CFR Parts 225 and 252

[DFARS Case 98-D029]


Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Singapore
Accession to Government Procurement Agreement

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Director of Defense Procurement has issued a final rule
amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
to remove the limitation on the eligibility of Singapore as a
designated country under the Trade Agreements Act. The limitation
previously applied to procurements by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Singapore has acceded to the World Trade Organization Government
Procurement Agreement and is now fully eligible under the Trade
Agreements Act.

EFFECTIVE DATE: February 23, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Amy Williams, 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 98-D039.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

    On March 19, 1996 (61 FR 11233), the U.S. Trade Representative
directed that products of Singapore be treated as eligible products
under the Trade Agreements Act. However, this treatment was
inapplicable to procurements by the Army Corps of Engineers.
Singapore's accession to the World Trade Organization Government
Procurement Agreement on October 20, 1997, supercedes the previous
limitation on Army Corps of Engineers procurements. Therefore, this
final rule amends DFARS 225.408, 252.225-7007, and 252.225-7021 to
remove the limitation.

B. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The final rule does not constitute a significant revision within
the meaning of FAR 1.501 and Public Law 98-577 and publication for
public comment is not required. However, comments from small entities
concerning the affected DFARS subparts will be considered in accordance
with 5 U.S.C. 610. Such comments should cite DFARS Case 98-D029.

C. Paperwork Reduction Act

    The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the final 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 Parts 225 and 252

    Government procurement.
Michele P. Peterson,
Executive Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.

    Therefore, 48 CFR Parts 225 and 252 are amended as follows:
    1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Parts 225 and 252 continues to
read as follows:

    Authority: 41 U.S.C. 421 and 48 CFR Chapter 1.

PART 225--FOREIGN ACQUISITION

225.408  [Amended]

    2. Section 225.408 is amended in paragraph (a)(ii) by removing the
last sentence, and in paragraph (a)(iv) by removing the last sentence.

PART 252--SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

252.225-7021  [Amended]

    3. Section 252.225-7007 is amended by removing Alternate I.

252.225-7007  [Amended]

    4. Section 252.225-7021 is amended by removing Alternate I.

[FR Doc. 99-4342 Filed 2-22-99; 8:45 am]
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