[Federal Register: October 14, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 197)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 52859-52860]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
48 CFR Part 18
[FAC 2005-37; FAR Case 2009-003; Item VII; Docket 2009-0037; Sequence
1]
RIN 9000-AL37
Federal Acquisition Regulation; FAR Case 2009-003, National
Response Framework
AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration
(GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
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ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) are issuing a final rule
amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to reflect reissuance
of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) National Response
Plan (NRP). On January 22, 2008, FEMA reissued the NRP as the National
Response Framework (NRF). In addition, the term ``Incident of National
Significance'' was eliminated. These changes became effective on March
22, 2008.
DATES: Effective Date: November 13, 2009
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For clarification of content, contact
Mr. Ed Loeb, Director, Contract Policy Division at (202) 501-0650. For
information pertaining to status or publication schedules, contact the
Regulatory Secretariat at (202) 501-4755. Please cite FAC 2005-37, FAR
case 2009-003.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Background
On January 22, 2008, FEMA, a component of the Department of
Homeland Security, reissued the National Response Plan (NRP) as the
National Response Framework (NRF). With the reissuance, the term
``Incidents of National Significance'' was eliminated. These changes
became effective on March 22, 2008. Both the NRP and the term
``Incidents of National Significance'' are now obsolete.
This is not a significant regulatory action and, therefore, was not
subject to review under section 6(b) of Executive Order 12866,
Regulatory Planning and Review, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is
not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act
The Regulatory Flexibility Act does not apply to this rule. This
final rule does not constitute a significant FAR revision within the
meaning of FAR 1.501 and Public Law 98-577, and publication for public
comments is not required. However, the Councils will consider comments
from small entities and other interested parties concerning the
affected FAR part 18 in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. Interested
parties must submit such comments separately and should cite 5 U.S.C.
601, et seq. (FAC 2005-37, FAR case 2009-003), in all correspondence.
C. Paperwork Reduction Act
The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the changes to
the FAR do not impose information collection requirements that require
the approval of the Office of Management and Budget under 44 U.S.C.
Chapter 35, et seq.
List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 18
Government procurement.
Dated: October 5, 2009.
Al Matera,
Director, Office of Acquisition Policy.
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Therefore, DoD, GSA, and NASA amend 48 CFR part 18 as set forth below:
PART 18--EMERGENCY ACQUISITIONS
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1. The authority citation for 48 CFR part 18 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. chapter 137; and 42
U.S.C. 2473(c).
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2. Amend section 18.001 by revising paragraph (c) to read as follows:
18.001 Definition.
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(c) When the President issues an emergency declaration, or a major
disaster declaration.
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3. Amend section 18.203 by revising the section heading to read as
follows:
18.203 Emergency declaration or major disaster declaration.
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4. Amend section 18.204 by revising paragraph (a) to read as follows:
18.204 Resources.
(a) National Response Framework. The National Response Framework
(NRF) is a guide to how the Nation conducts all-hazards response. This
key document establishes a comprehensive, national, all-hazards
approach to domestic incident response. The Framework identifies the
key response principles, roles and structures that organize national
response. It describes how communities, States, the Federal Government,
the private-sector, and nongovernmental partners apply these principles
for a coordinated, effective national response. It also describes
special circumstances where the Federal Government exercises a larger
role, including incidents where Federal interests are involved and
catastrophic incidents where a State would require significant support.
The NRF is available at http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nrf/.
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[FR Doc. E9-24580 Filed 10-13-09; 8:45 am]
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