Regulation & law · 13/12/2000

Authority to Indemnify Against Unusually Hazardous or Nuclear Risks

The Director of Defense Procurement has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to clarify the authority of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics) to indemnify a contractor against unusually hazardous or nuclear risks, which will take effect on January 1, 2024. The rule aims to provide clearer guidance on the Department of Defense's liability for contractor injuries or damages resulting from nuclear or hazardous activities.