[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 159 (Friday, August 16, 2024)]
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[FR Doc No: 2024-16462]



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Vol. 89

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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

14 CFR Ch. V


Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

ACTION: Semiannual Regulatory Agenda.

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SUMMARY: NASA's regulatory agenda describes those regulations being 
considered for development or amendment by NASA, the need and legal 
basis for the actions being considered, the name and telephone number 
of the knowledgeable official, whether a regulatory analysis is 
required, and the status of regulations previously reported.

ADDRESSES: Director, Office of the Executive Secretariat, NASA 
Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Emily A. Pellegrino, (202) 257-1698.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB guidelines dated February 20, 2024, 
``Spring 2024 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory 
Actions,'' require a regulatory agenda of those regulations under 
development and review to be published in the Federal Register each 
spring and require a Regulatory Plan be published in the fall.

    Dated: May 14, 2024.
Dennis Boccippio,
Supervisory Program Specialist, Office of the Executive Secretariat.

   National Aeronautics and Space Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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226.......................  NASA FAR Supplement:               2700-AE76
                             Implementation of a
                             Branding Clause (Section
                             610 Review).
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     National Aeronautics and Space Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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227.......................  Uniform Administrative             2700-AE77
                             Requirements, Cost
                             Principles, and Audit
                             Requirements for Federal
                             Awards (Section 610
                             Review).
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)

Proposed Rule Stage

226.  NASA FAR Supplement: Implementation of a Branding Clause 
(Section 610 Review) [2700-AE76]

    Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
    Abstract: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 
is proposing to amend is regulations at 48 CFR parts 1827 and 1852 to 
implement a new Branding Clause. This clause will provide instructions 
to the contractor on whether the contractor is authorized to use the 
NASA brand(s) or is prohibited from use. As a government agency, NASA 
will not promote or endorse or appear to promote or endorse a 
commercial product, service, or activity. Therefore, there are strict 
limits placed on the use of any of the NASA identities in 
advertisements. The clause will also include limitations on when 
contractors may release general information regarding their activities 
conducted within the scope of NASA contracts. The clause will provide 
legal protection for NASA and contractors by detailing the rights and 
responsibilities of each.

Public Outreach and Engagement Activities

    NASA engages with the public on procurement-related regulations in 
several ways. The Agency meets with industry associations on a 
quarterly basis both for its own regulations and as a signatory to the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Industry associations that 
regularly participate in these discussions include members of the 
Council of Defense and Space Industry Associations (CODSIA). During 
these meetings, NASA often provides information on open FAR rules which 
are publicly accessible in the FAR Case Status Report at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/far_case_status.html, and may provide an 
update on companion NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) acquisition rules. 
Occasionally, while NFS or FAR rules are out for public comment, NASA 
will hold a public meeting to allow the public to provide feedback in 
an open forum. Information regarding a public meeting is typically 
provided within the rule document upon publication for comment.
    NASA's Acquisition also conveys policy changes through publications 
on the following websites:
    Procurement Class Deviations at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/pcd.pdf.
    Procurement Notices (https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/pn.pdf).
    Procurement Information Circulars at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/pic.pdf.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   12/00/24
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No.
    Agency Contact: Erica Jones, National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration, Washington, DC 20546, Phone: 256 544-6720, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 2700-AE76

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)

Final Rule Stage

227.  Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and 
Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Section 610 Review) [2700-AE77]

    Legal Authority: 51 U.S.C. 20113 (e); Pub. L. 97-258, 96 Stat. 
1003; 31 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.
    Abstract: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 
is proposing to amend its regulations at 2 CFR part 1800 to include 
updates and clarifications in administrative requirements, cost 
principles, and audit requirements for federal awards issued by NASA. 
The changes will reflect updated definitions, streamlined financial and 
program management standards, and refined property standards to align 
with current federal regulations and NASA-specific

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operational needs. Additionally, the proposed changes will include 
adjustments to noncompliance remedies and cost-sharing requirements, 
aiming to enhance the efficiency and accountability of managing grant 
and cooperative agreement awards given by NASA.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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Direct Final Rule...................   09/00/24
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No.
    Agency Contact: Corey Walz, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, 
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 300 E Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20546, Phone: 202 904-6581, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 2700-AE77

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