Although the Renegotiation Board is no longer in existence, other Federal Agencies are required to use interest rates computed under the criteria established by the Renegotiation Act of 1971 (P.L. 92-41). For example, the Contract Dispute Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-563) and the Prompt Payment Act (P.L. 97-177) provide for interest due on claims at a rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury pursuant to 31 U.S.C. � 3902(a).

For the Period beginning January 1, 2002, and ending June 30, 2002, the rate of interest applicable for the purpose of the cited sections is 5.500% (5.500 per centum) per annum. This rate of interest was published in the Federal Register, volume 66, number 249, page 67366 on Friday, December 28, 2001.