[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 25 (Tuesday, February 7, 1995)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 7129-7130]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-2889]
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
41 CFR Part 101-40
[FPMR Temp. Reg. G-54, Rev. 1, Supp. 1]
RIN 3090-AF20
Use of Contractor for Express Small Package Transportation
AGENCY: Federal Supply Service, GSA.
ACTION: Temporary regulation.
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SUMMARY: FPMR Temp. Reg. G-54, Rev. 1 mandates the use of the GSA's
contractor by Federal civilian executive agencies when next day express
small package transportation is required. The regulation contains a
description of the services provided, an attachment listing the rates
and accessorial charges, and information concerning the provisions of
the contract. This supplement extends the expiration date of FPMR Temp.
Reg. G-54, Rev. 1 from November 15, 1994 to November 15, 1995.
DATES: Effective date: February 7, 1995.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Brenda Pollock, Transportation Management Division (FBX), Washington,
DC 20406, 703-305-5671.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The current contract, awarded in 1990, is
for mandatory use by civilian agencies. However, GSA will resolicit for
express small package transportation in 1995, and agencies will elect
whether to be a mandatory user or not, before solicitation issuance. If
they choose to be non-mandatory, they will be able to obtain contract
service and prices at a later date if the contractor agrees to do so.
GSA has determined that this rule is not a significant rule for the
purposes of Executive Order 12866.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
This rule is not required to be published in the Federal Register
for notice and comment. Therefore, the Regulatory Flexibility Act does
not apply.
List of Subjects in 41 CFR Part 101-40
Freight, Government property management, Moving of household goods,
Office relocations, Transportation.
PART 101-40--[AMENDED]
Authority: Sec. 205(c), 63 Stat. 390; 40 U.S.C. 486(c).
In 41 CFR Chapter 101, the following supplement to FPMR Temp. Reg.
G-54, Rev. 1 is added to the appendix at the end of Subchapter G to
read as follows:
Appendix to Subchapter G--Temporary Regulations
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General Services Administration,
Washington, DC 20405
Federal Property Management Regulations, Temporary Regulation G-54,
Revision 1, Supplement 1
To: Heads of Federal agencies
Subject: Use of contractor for express small package transportation
Date: December 28, 1994.
1. Purpose. This supplement extends the expiration date of FPMR
Temporary Regulation G-54, Revision 1.
2. Effective date. This supplement is effective February 7,
1995.
3. Expiration date. This supplement expires November 15, 1995,
unless sooner canceled, revised, or extended.
4. Background.
a. Under subsection 201(a) of the Federal Property and
Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended (40 U.S.C. 481(a)),
the General Services Administration (GSA) is responsible for
prescribing policies and procedures that are advantageous to the
Government in terms of economy, efficiency, or service, regarding
program activities in the area of transportation and traffic
management. GSA has entered into a contract with Federal Express
Corporation (FedEx) for the transportation of express small packages
from, to, and between specified locations in the United States
(including Alaska and Hawaii) and Puerto Rico, where the contractor
or its agent presently provides or will provide next day service. In
consideration of the contract rates and to the extent provided in
the contract, the Government has agreed to place transportation
requirements for express small package service with FedEx. Agencies
covered by the scope of the contract must use this contract at the
rates specified for their express small package delivery
requirements.
b. GSA's express small package contract with FedEx provides
that, where possible, express small package shipments within the
contiguous United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, must be
delivered by noon the next business day. The contract also requires
FedEx to satisfy the Private Express Statutes and is consistent with
these statutes. These statutes require shipments consisting of
``letters'' as defined in 39 CFR part 310 to be delivered by noon
the next business day; delivery after noon to these points where
noon delivery is possible would not satisfy the contract and would
violate the Private Express Statutes. A determination must be made
that the letter is urgent in accordance with the Private Express
Statutes.
5. Explanation of change. The expiration date in paragraph 3 of
FPMR Temporary [[Page 7130]] Regulation G-54, Revision 1 is extended
to November 15, 1995.
Julia M. Stasch,
Acting Administrator of General Services.
[FR Doc. 95-2889 Filed 2-6-95; 8:45 am]
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