I.  Contractor Liability

Comment: Two respondents requested the removal of the liability provisions of the clause because existing law is sufficient. These respondents stated that the proposed paragraph (c) of 252.223-7XXX poses an unreasonable legal and financial risk.

DoD Response: DoD agrees with the respondents. Existing law is sufficient to address any issues regarding deliverables with hexavalent chromium. Paragraph (c) of the clause was removed from the final rule.