What are the practical implications of Subpart 23.6 - Reserved?

In real-world government contracting scenarios, the presence of a "Reserved" subpart means that practitioners should skip this section during their regulatory review. * **Compliance Audits:** If a legacy contract references Subpart 23.6, it likely refers to an outdated version of the FAR. Practitioners should check the **FAR Matrix** and the "Current through" date of their FAR version to ensure they are following the most recent consolidated environmental regulations. * **Future-Proofing:** Users should be aware that the FAR is subject to frequent updates; a reserved section can be populated with new policy (e.g., new sustainability or climate-related requirements) via a Federal Register notice and a FAR Case.

Who is responsible for Subpart 23.6 - Reserved?

* **Contracting Officers (COs):** There are no responsibilities to incorporate provisions or clauses from this subpart into solicitations or contracts. * **Program Managers/Requirements Officials:** No environmental or safety technical specifications are derived from this section for the development of the Statement of Work (SOW) or Performance Work Statement (PWS). * **Contractors:** There are no compliance, reporting, or performance obligations mandated by this subpart.

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Subpart 23.6 - Reserved

Subpart 23.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is currently designated as **'Reserved.'** This indicates that there is no active regulatory language,

Overview

Subpart 23.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is currently designated as "Reserved." This indicates that there is no active regulatory language, guidance, or requirements contained within this specific section at this time.

Key Rules

Administrative Placeholder: The "Reserved" designation is a structural tool used by the FAR Council to maintain the sequential numbering of the FAR. This allows for future regulations to be inserted without necessitating the renumbering of subsequent subparts.
No Active Mandates: There are no specific clauses, provisions, or environmental standards currently codified in 23.6.
Regulatory History: Subparts are often reserved when previous content has been deleted or moved to other sections (such as the consolidation of environmental requirements into other areas of FAR Part 23).

Responsibilities

Contracting Officers (COs): There are no responsibilities to incorporate provisions or clauses from this subpart into solicitations or contracts.
Program Managers/Requirements Officials: No environmental or safety technical specifications are derived from this section for the development of the Statement of Work (SOW) or Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Contractors: There are no compliance, reporting, or performance obligations mandated by this subpart.

Practical Implications

In real-world government contracting scenarios, the presence of a "Reserved" subpart means that practitioners should skip this section during their regulatory review.

Compliance Audits: If a legacy contract references Subpart 23.6, it likely refers to an outdated version of the FAR. Practitioners should check the FAR Matrix and the "Current through" date of their FAR version to ensure they are following the most recent consolidated environmental regulations.
Future-Proofing: Users should be aware that the FAR is subject to frequent updates; a reserved section can be populated with new policy (e.g., new sustainability or climate-related requirements) via a Federal Register notice and a FAR Case.

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