35.017-3  Using an FFRDC.

6.  Amend section 35.017-3 by revising paragraph (b) to read as follows:

35.017-3  Using an FFRDC.

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(b)  Where the use of the FFRDC by a nonsponsor is permitted by the sponsor, the sponsor shall be responsible for compliance with paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(1)  The nonsponsoring agency shall prepare a determination in accordance with 17.502-1(a) and provide the documentation required by 17.503(e) to the sponsoring agency.

(2)  When a D&F is required pursuant to 17.502-2(c), the nonsponsoring agency may incorporate the determination required by 17.502-1(a) into the D&F and provide the documentation required by 17.503(e) to the sponsoring agency.

(3)  When permitted by the sponsor, a Federal agency may contract directly with the FFRDC, in which case that Federal agency is responsible for compliance with part 6.

[FR Doc. 2011-33409 Filed 12-30-11; 8:45 am]

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