II. Discussion and Analysis of the Public Comments

DoD reviewed the public comments received in response to the proposed rule in the formation of the final rule. A discussion of the comments and the changes made to the rule as a result of those comments follows.

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A. Contractor Compliance Responsibility
B. Contractor Identification of "Covered Officials" and "Particular Matters"
C. Contractor Certification "to the Best of Its Knowledge and Belief"
D. Consequences of the Rule
E. Relationship to Existing Statutes and Regulations, Including the Clinger/Cohen Act Ban on New Certifications That Are Not Required by Law
F. Strengthen the Rule by Adding Five Requirements
G. Scope
H. Application to New Task or Delivery Orders