48 CFR § 209.170-3 - 209.170-3 Waiver of restriction.

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title_name: "Federal Acquisition Regulations System"
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section_name: "209.170-3   Waiver of restriction."
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# 209.170-3 209.170-3   Waiver of restriction.

The restriction in 209.170-2 can be waived by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Research and Engineering), without power of delegation, in accordance with the Confucius Institute Waiver Program guidance. The waiver authority terminates on October 1, 2026. Any waiver issued shall not apply on or after that date. See PGI 209.170-3.

[90 FR 41493, Aug. 25, 2025]