[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 159 (Friday, August 16, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53586-53587]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-20788]


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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION


Transportation Management

AGENCY: Office of Governmentwide Policy, GSA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The General Services Administration (GSA) is proposing to 
develop several instructional chapters to supplement 41 CFR part 102-
117 and incorporate the information into the U.S. Government Freight 
Transportation Handbook. The chapters will be published one at a time. 
This publication is not intended to change, or open for comment, 41 CFR 
part 102-117 and 41 CFR part 102-118, as previously published. This 
chapter will discuss the transportation process without using a 
Government Bill of Lading for domestic

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shipments and emphasize the use of electronic commerce. This chapter is 
available for review at www.gsa.gov/transportationpolicy. A paper copy 
may be obtained by contacting Elizabeth Allison on 202-219-1729 or 
[email protected].

DATES: Comments should be received by August 30, 2002.

ADDRESSES: Written comments may be addressed to Elizabeth Allison, 
Office of Governmentwide Policy (MTL), General Services Administration, 
1800 F Street, NW., Room 1221, Washington, DC 20405. Send e-mail 
comments to: [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Allison, Program Analyst, 
Transportation Management Policy Program, Office of Governmentwide 
Policy, General Services Administration, at 202-219-1729 or Internet e-
mail at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The General Services Administration (GSA) published Federal 
Management Regulation (FMR) part 102-117 (41 CFR part 102-117), 
Transportation Management, at 65 FR 60059, October 6, 2000, and FMR 
part 102-118 (41 CFR part 102-118), Transportation Payment and Audit, 
at 65 FR 24568, April 26, 2000. The final rules included the retirement 
of the Optional Forms 1103 and 1203, the Government Bill of Lading 
(GBL) for domestic use and encouraged the use of electronic commerce.
    For nearly 100 years, the Government Bill of Lading (GBL) was the 
primary document used to acquire transportation or transportation 
services in the Government. The mechanics of business transactions 
without a GBL must be fully understood to ensure a smooth transition to 
standard business practices; to move toward electronic commerce; to 
ensure transportation bills are auditable in the future and continue to 
protect the Government interest.
    The purpose of this chapter is to provide information, promote 
industry understanding and heighten the knowledge base of the 
Government transportation manager. The chapter will assist the managers 
in fulfilling their roles and responsibilities related to the 
transportation management program and provide instructive information 
to complement the Federal Management Regulation (FMR) parts 102-117 and 
102-118 (41 CFR parts 102-117 and 102-118). This chapter does not 
include directives or procedures that are specific to the mission of an 
agency.

A. Request for Comments

    The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking comments on 
this handbook chapter that covers the process of acquiring 
transportation. Comments will not be accepted on the underlying 
regulations. Transportation service providers and other interested 
parties are urged to participate by returning comments. Federal 
agencies are asked to help solidify the roles and responsibilities of 
the transportation manager and the transportation service provider 
moving Government freight and household goods.

    Dated: August 12, 2002.
Ted J. Bembenek, Jr.,
Director, Transportation Management Policy Division (MTL).
[FR Doc. 02-20788 Filed 8-15-02; 8:45 am]
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