(a) Applicability. Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, this part applies to the following:

1. (1) The membership and operations of the FASC, including all Federal Government and contractor personnel supporting the FASC's operations;
2. (2) Submission and dissemination of supply chain risk information; and
3. (3) Recommendations for, issuance of, and associated procedures related to removal orders and exclusion orders.

(b) Clarification of scope. This part does not require the following:

1. (1) Mandatory submission of supply chain risk information by non-Federal entities; or
2. (2) The removal or exclusion of any covered article by non-Federal entities, except to the extent that an exclusion or removal order issued pursuant to subpart C of this part applies to prime contractors and subcontractors to Federal agencies.