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This final rule will remove 32 CFR part 143 which was last published on December 22, 2006 (71 FR 76914). This rule restates the statute, 10 U.S.C. 976, which prohibits members of the armed forces from being members of a "military labor organization." A military labor organization is an organization that engages or attempts to engage in negotiations or bargaining on behalf of service members concerning the terms or conditions of military service. The only additional language in 32 CFR 143.7 and 143.8 addresses internal DoD procedures and guidelines. These provisions are in DoD Instruction 1354.01, "DoD Policy on Organizations That Seek to Represent or Organize Members of the Armed Forces in Negotiation or Collective Bargaining," The removal of 32 CFR part 143 supports a recommendation of the DoD Regulatory Reform Task Force.