III.  Regulatory Flexibility Act

DoD certifies that this final rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities within the meaning of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq., because there are no substantive changes being made by this rule. The rule makes only two minor changes in terminology in the DD Form 1659 and the associated clause at DFARS 252.247-7028 (formerly DFARS 252.242-7003) in order to clarify that the DD Form 1659 can be used to request a bill of lading that inputs these shipments into the Defense Transportation System (DTS). The purpose of this form is to obtain shipping instructions, a practice that has been in effect for many years. Requesting shipping instructions does not impose a hardship on any entity. No comments were received from any entities concerning the impact of the proposed change on small business.