# Acquisition Regulation: Empower Procurement Officials and Miscellaneous Technical Amendments
> **Rule** · Direct final rule. · Published 2002-02-04 · Effective 2002-05-06 · 67 FR 5070
## Document
- **Document number:** 02-2509
- **Category:** other
- **Federal Register citation:** 67 FR 5070
- **CFR reference:** 48 CFR 1501
- **Publication date:** 2002-02-04
- **Effective date:** 2002-05-06
- **EPA docket:** FRL 7128-7
## Abstract

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing this rule to amend the EPA Acquisition Regulation (EPAAR) to eliminate higher level reviews (in certain situations) which may delay timely service to customers and which are unnecessary given the fact that the qualified individuals most familiar with a contracting action should have the authority and responsibility for making decisions relating to that action. In addition, certain technical amendments are being made to add procedures for class deviations, to revise definitions, and to clarify regulations.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/02/04/02-2509/acquisition-regulation-empower-procurement-officials-and-miscellaneous-technical-amendments)
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