48 CFR 223.7304 - 223.7304 Exceptions.

Regulations last checked for updates: May 17, 2024

Title 48 - Federal Acquisition Regulations System last revised: May 14, 2024

View all text of Subpart 223.73 [223.7300 - 223.7306]

223.7304 - 223.7304 Exceptions.

The prohibition in 223.7303 does not apply to—

(a) Legacy systems and their related parts, subsystems, and components that already contain hexavalent chromium. However, alternatives to hexavalent chromium shall be considered by the appropriate official during system modifications, follow-on procurements of legacy systems, or maintenance procedure updates; and

(b) Additional sustainment related contracts (e.g., parts, services) for a system in which use of hexavalent chromium was previously approved.

authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR chapter 1

source: 56 FR 36365, July 31, 1991, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 48 CFR 223.7304