Change Notice

[Federal Register: November 3, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 212)]

[Rules and Regulations]  

[Page 67632-67634]

From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]

[DOCID:fr03no10-14]  

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

48 CFR Parts 237 and 252

RIN 0750-AG88

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel (DFARS Case 2010-D027) AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Interim rule with request for comments.

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SUMMARY: DoD is issuing an interim rule to implement section 1038 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub. L. 111-84). Section 1038 prohibits contractor personnel from interrogating detainees under the control of the Department of Defense. It also allows the Secretary of Defense to waive the prohibition for a limited period of time, if determined necessary to the national security interests of the United States.

DATES: Effective Date: November 3, 2010. Comment Date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted to the address shown below on or before January 3, 2011, to be considered in the formation of the final rule.

ADDRESSES: Respondents may submit comments, identified by DFARS Case 2010-D027, using any of the following methods:

Regulations.gov: http://www.regulations.gov. Submit comments via the Federal eRulemaking portal by inputting

"DFARS Case 2010-D027'' under the heading "Enter keyword or ID" and selecting "Search.'' Select the link "Submit a Comment" that corresponds with "DFARS Case 20109-D027.'' Follow the instructions provided at the "Submit a Comment'' screen. Please include your name, company name (if any), and "DFARS Case 2010-D027" on your attached document.

E-mail: dfars@osd.mil. Include DFARS Case 2010-D027 in the subject line of the message.

Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Mr. Julian E. Thrash, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP/DARS, Room 3B855, 3060 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3060.

Comments received generally will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. To confirm receipt of your comment(s), please check http://www.regulations.gov approximately two to three days after submission toverify posting (except allow 30 days for posting of comments submitted by mail).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Julian E. Thrash, 703-602-0310.

Please cite DFARS Case 2010-D027.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: