The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), published annually by CCH, is an essential resource for anyone doing business with the government. Each year, CCH also publishes a July Edition that reprints the January Edition in its entirety, but also includes changes made to the FAR from January 1 through June 30. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) contains the uniform policies and procedures for acquisitions by executive agencies of the federal government. The FAR is issued and maintained by the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. This CCH volume reproduces the FAR and all amendments to the regulations issued through January 1, 2009, along with an easy-to-use topical index. Sources of the amended text are listed in brackets along with the date of issuance and the effective date for all sections changed since the initial text of FAR appeared in the Federal Register of September 19, 1983. This January 1, 2009 Edition also includes the Amendment to FAC 2005-29 issued 1/14/09 as well as FAC 2005 -30 issued 1/15/09. Also addressed are the important changes to FAC 2005-28 covering requirements for a contractor code of ethics and conduct, an internal control system and mandatory disclosure of criminal activity, False Claims Act violations and significant overpayments. Highlights of the July, 2009 Edition include: 7 Federal Acquisition Circulars (including FAC 2005 -30 issued 1/15/09) 1 Amendment (FAC 2005 -29 issued 1/14/09) 31 Final Rules 7 Interim Rules 2 Corrections With up-to-date coverage on these topics: New Contractor Business Ethics Compliance Program and Disclosure Requirements Exemptions from Service Contract Act Public Disclosure Requirements for Noncompetitive Contracts Electronic Products Environmental Assessment Tool Employment Eligibility Verification Enhanced Access for Small Business Federal Procurement Data System Reporting Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System and Subco