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FAR | RIN: 9000-AN46 | Publication ID: Fall 2020 |
Title: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-011, Section 508-Based Standards in Information and Communication Technology | |
Abstract:
DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to incorporate recent revisions and updates to accessibility standards issued by the U.S. Access Board pursuant to section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This FAR change incorporates the U.S. Access Board’s final rule, "Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines," which published on January 18, 2017. This rule updates the FAR to ensure that the updated accessibility standards are appropriately considered in Federal ICT acquisitions. |
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Agency: DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)(FAR) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
EO 13771 Designation: Regulatory | |
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2 48 CFR 7 48 CFR 10 48 CFR 11 48 CFR 12 48 CFR 39 | |
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c) 10 U.S.C. ch. 137 51 U.S.C. 20113 |
Legal Deadline:
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes | Government Levels Affected: Federal |
Small Entities Affected: Businesses | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov | Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes | |
Agency Contact: Camara Francis Procurement Analyst DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR) 1800 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone:202 550-0935 Email: camara.francis@gsa.gov |