FAR and DFARS › DFARS Part 222: Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions › Subpart 222.70
DFARS 222.7001 Definition.
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In plain English
This section defines the term "Noncontiguous State" for use in this DFARS subpart. It lists the specific locations that qualify as Noncontiguous States, which matters to contractors because other rules in this subpart apply based on whether work or employees are located in one of these places.
Applies to: Contractors subject to the DFARS subpart that uses this definition
Key terms: Noncontiguous State · subpart
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The text
“Noncontiguous State,” as used in this subpart, means Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Islands, Navassa Island, Palmyra Atoll, and Wake Island.
← 222.7000 Scope of subpart. · 222.7002 General. →
Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Plain words for the terms: glossary.