Federal Register #DoD-2024-OS-0006

DoD Final Rule Restricting Assistance to Entertainment Projects Subject to Chinese Censorship

This regulatory notice from the Department of Defense (DoD) outlines new restrictions on DoD assistance to entertainment projects: - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense (DoD) - Office of the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs (ATSD(PA)) - Scope of Rule: - Applies to feature films, episodic television, documentaries, and computer-based games seeking DoD support - Prohibits DoD assistance to projects that have complied or are likely to comply with censorship demands from the Government of the People's Republic of China (PRC), the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), or their affiliates - Certification Requirement: - Producers must certify (using DD Form 3205) that their project has not and will not comply with PRC/CCP censorship demands - Assistance Details: - DoD assistance includes technical advice, access to military resources, and project coordination - Support is only provided to projects that benefit the DoD or national interests, such as realistic military depictions or recruitment - Assistance is provided at no additional cost or on a reimbursable basis for extra expenses - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory update, not a procurement opportunity - No funding is allocated for entertainment project support under this rule

Description

The Department of Defense (DoD) is finalizing revisions to implement section 1257 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. This final rule prohibits DoD assistance to entertainment projects such as feature films, episodic television programs, documentaries, and computer-based games that comply or are likely to comply with censorship demands from the Government of the People's Republic of China or the Chinese Communist Party. The rule outlines procedures for producers and production companies requesting DoD assistance, including the certification process and updated sample Production Assistance Agreements. The rule aims to ensure that DoD assistance benefits the Department or is in the best interest of the Nation, with a focus on realistic depictions of the military and contributions to public understanding or recruitment.

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