[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2004)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 8335]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-3990]


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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

48 CFR Parts 1801, 1811, 1823, 1851, and 1852


Government-Owned Contractor-Operated Vehicle Fleet Management and 
Reporting

AGENCY: Office of Procurement, Contract Management Division, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This rule adopts as final, without change, the interim rule 
published in the Federal Register (68 FR 43333-43334) on July 22, 2003. 
This final rule amends the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation 
Supplement (NFS) to require contractors to collect data and report on 
usage of government-owned contractor-operated vehicles, including 
Interagency Fleet Management System (IFMS) vehicles.

EFFECTIVE DATE: February 24, 2004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Patrick Flynn, NASA, Office of Procurement, 
Contract Management Division (Code HK); (202) 358-0460; e-mail: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

    In Executive Order 13149, ``Greening the Government through Federal 
Fleet and Transportation Efficiency'', section 505 requires Federal 
agencies to ensure that all government-owned contractor-operated 
vehicles comply with all applicable goals and other requirements of the 
order. Section 302(c) requires agencies to collect data and report on 
performance in meeting the goals of the order, in accordance with 
requirements and guidance from the Department of Energy. In July 2000, 
the Department of Energy prepared the Guidance Document for Federal 
Agencies, as required by Executive Order 13149. Section 2-3 requires 
agencies to report data on government-owned motor vehicle usage, using 
DOE's Federal Automotive Statistical Tool (FAST). Information required 
for FAST reporting must be obtained from contractors who have been 
authorized to obtain vehicles and related services pursuant to FAR 
paragraph 11.101(b)(1). NASA published an interim rule in the Federal 
Register at 68 FR 43333-43334 on July 22, 2003, providing procedures 
for FAST reporting.
    No public comments were received. The interim rule is converted to 
a final rule without change. This is not a significant regulatory 
action, and therefore, was not subject to review under section 6(b) of 
Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, dated September 
30, 1993. This final rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

B. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    NASA certifies that this final rule will not have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses within the 
meaning of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) 
because it clarifies existing property reporting policies and 
procedures contractors must follow when accounting for reporting 
assets.

C. Paperwork Reduction Act

    The Paperwork Reduction Act (Pub. L. 104-13) applies because the 
changes contain recordkeeping or information collection requirements. 
The Office of Management and Budget approved this reporting requirement 
under OMB control number 2700-0106.

List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 1801, 1811, 1823, 1851, and 1852

    Government procurement.

Tom Luedtke,
Assistant Administrator for Procurement.

Interim Rule Adopted as Final Without Change

    Accordingly, NASA adopts the interim rule amending 48 CFR parts 
1801, 1811, 1823, 1851, and 1852, which was published in the Federal 
Register on July 22, 2003 (68 FR 43333-43334), as a final rule without 
change.

[FR Doc. 04-3990 Filed 2-23-04; 8:45 am]
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