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GSA is proposing to amend the Federal Management Regulation part regarding utility services. The proposed rule is intended to amend the Federal Management Regulation (FMR), to add definitions and references, and to clarify roles and responsibilities of agencies.  The proposed rule adds a definition section for specific terms used in the part, such as commodities and rate intervention, to provide greater clarity regarding the meaning of the terms referenced.  The rule also clarifies the authority an agency must have in order to procure utility services and describes in detail agencies’ responsibilities concerning the procurement of such services. To better direct agencies that operate under a utility service delegation from the General Services Administration, the rule adds a reference to the section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation that addresses the acquisition of utility services and other procurement guidance. Additionally, the rule clarifies the responsibility of the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy to comply with the provisions of the part.  This rule will replace the current regulation.