Overview
This section provides specific definitions for the terms "Secretary" and "United States" as they are applied within FAR Subpart 22.16, regarding the notification of employee rights.
Key Rules
- Secretary: Explicitly refers to the Secretary of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.
- United States: Defined geographically to include the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Wake Island.
Practical Implications
- Contractors must recognize that the requirements of this subpart extend beyond the mainland United States to include specific overseas territories and possessions.
- Any references to regulatory authority or enforcement actions within this subpart fall under the jurisdiction of the Department of Labor.