Proposed Rules. Proposed rule; extension of comment period

Agency: U.S. Department of Commerce
Action: Proposed rule; extension of comment period
Citation: FR Doc. 2019-27596 · RIN 0605-AA51 · Docket No. 191217-0118 · 15 CFR 7

Summary

On November 27, 2019, the U.S. Department of Commerce (the Department) published a proposed rule to implement regulations pursuant to the Executive order of of May 15, 2019, entitled “Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain,” that would govern the process and procedures that the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) will use to identify, assess, and address certain information and communications technology and services transactions that pose an undue risk to critical infrastructure or the digital economy in the United States, or an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security or the safety of United States persons. The Department opened a public comment period through December 27, 2019. Through this document, the Department is extending the period for public comment until January 10, 2020.

Dates

The comment period for the proposed rule published on November 27, 2019 (84 FR 65316), is extended. Comments and information regarding this proposed rule must be received by close of business on January 10, 2020.

Supplementary Information

Background On November 27, 2019, the Department published a proposed rule to implement regulations pursuant to Executive Order 13873, “Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain” (84 FR 22689) that would govern the process and procedures that the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) will use to identify, assess, and address certain information and communications technology and services transactions that pose an undue risk to critical infrastructure or the digital economy in the United States, or an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security or the safety of United States persons. The document requested comments on or before December 27, 2019. Through this document, the Department is extending the period for public comment until January 10, 2020, to give interested members of the public additional time to submit comments. All other information and instructions to commenters provided in the original document remain unchanged. Previously submitted comments do not need to be resubmitted. Authority: 50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.; 50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.; and section 301 of Title 3, United States Code. Wilbur L. Ross, Secretary of Commerce. [FR Doc. 2019-27596 Filed 12-19-19; 8:45 am]