I.  Background

DoD published a proposed rule in the Federal Register at 77 FR 4637 on January 30, 2012, to relocate information from DFARS subpart 242.14 to DFARS part 247 to align with changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation and to update DD Form 1659, Application for U.S. Government Shipping Documentation/Instructions, to provide for use of both commercial and Government bills of lading. No respondents submitted public comments in response to the proposed rule.