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<div>This rule will require&nbsp;Federal agencies to only use software that complies with secure software development practices. Software producers will be required to comply and attest to complying with certain secure software development requirements by completing a common form. This rule is being issued in accordance with section 4(n) and 4(k) of the Executive Order 14028 titled "Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity&rdquo; and Office of Management and Budget Memorandums 22-18 and 23-16.</div>
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        <PRIORITY_CATEGORY>Other Significant</PRIORITY_CATEGORY>
        <RIN_STATUS>Previously Published in The Unified Agenda</RIN_STATUS>
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        <MAJOR>No</MAJOR>
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            <CFR>48 CFR 2</CFR>
            <CFR>48 CFR 13</CFR>
            <CFR>48 CFR 39</CFR>
            <CFR>48 CFR 52</CFR>
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            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>40 U.S.C. 121(c)</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>10 U.S.C. ch. 4</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>10 U.S.C. ch. 137 legacy provisions</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>10 U.S.C. 3016</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>51 U.S.C. 20113</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
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        <FEDERALISM>No</FEDERALISM>
        <ENERGY_AFFECTED>No</ENERGY_AFFECTED>
        <FURTHER_INFO_URL>https://www.regulations.gov/</FURTHER_INFO_URL>
        <PUBLIC_COMMENT_URL>https://www.regulations.gov/</PUBLIC_COMMENT_URL>
        <PRINT_PAPER>Yes</PRINT_PAPER>
        <INTERNATIONAL_INTEREST>No</INTERNATIONAL_INTEREST>
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                <EMAIL>farpolicy@gsa.gov</EMAIL>
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                    <STREET_ADDRESS>1800 F Street, NW,</STREET_ADDRESS>
                    <CITY>Washington</CITY>
                    <STATE>DC</STATE>
                    <ZIP>20405</ZIP>
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