[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations]
[General Services Administration Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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Part XXV




 
General Services Administration





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda


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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                                  
  
  
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

41 CFR Chs. 1, 101, 105, 201, 301, 302, 303, and 304

48 CFR Ch. 5

Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations

AGENCY: General Services Administration (GSA).

ACTION: Semiannual agenda.

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SUMMARY: This agenda announces the proposed regulatory actions that GSA 
plans for the next 12 months and those actions that were completed 
since October 1993. This agenda was developed under the guidelines in 
an Office of Management and Budget memorandum dated December 14, 1993. 
GSA's purpose in publishing this agenda is to allow interested persons 
an opportunity to participate in the rulemaking process. GSA also 
invites interested persons to recommend existing significant 
regulations for review to determine whether they should be modified or 
eliminated.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rodney P. Lantier, Chief, Directives 
and Correspondence Management Branch, (202) 501-0666.

Dated: February 25, 1994.

Cynthia A. Metzler,

Associate Administrator for Administration. 

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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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4145        Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, and, Where Applicable,              
            Sex...................................................................................    3090-AC49 
4146        Enforcement of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Federally Assisted                     
            Programs..............................................................................    3090-AE32 
4147        Definition of ``Equivalent Level of Safety''..........................................   3090-AE93  
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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4148        Reissuance of the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR).......    3090-AE90 
4149        Multiple Award Schedule Price Reductions Clause.......................................    3090-AF15 
4150        General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation; Contractor Identification of                
            Products with Environmental Attributes (GSAR 5-383)...................................    3090-AF24 
4151        Collection of Debts by Tax Refund Offset..............................................    3090-AF18 
4152        Terms and Conditions in Surplus Real Property Disposition Instruments.................    3090-AF00 
4153        Update of Transportation Documentation and Audit Regulations..........................    3090-AE77 
4154        Removal of Federal Supply Schedule Ordering Instructions..............................    3090-AF09 
4155        Passenger Sedan/Station Wagon Replacement Standards...................................    3090-AF13 
4156        Amendment of Federal Information Resources Management Regulation (FIRMR) to Remove                  
            Provisions for Using GSA Nonmandatory Schedule Contracts for FIP Resources............    3090-AF17 
4157        Amendment to Remove Outdated FIRMR Provisions.........................................    3090-AF31 
4158        Amend FIRMR Procedures to Allow Agencies to Screen and Reassign All Excess FIP                      
            Resources.............................................................................   3090-AF32  
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4159        New Restrictions on Lobbying..........................................................    3090-AE25 
4160        Multiple Award Schedule Improvement Project (GSAR 5-348)..............................    3090-AE79 
4161        Discontinuing Paper Orders (GSAR 5-181)...............................................    3090-AE99 
4162        GSAR; Contractor Identification of Products with Environmental Attributes (GSAR 5-383)              
            CHGE 51...............................................................................    3090-AF01 
4163        GSAR Small Business Subcontracting Program............................................    3090-AF06 
4164        General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation; ISO 9000, International                     
            Standards for Quality Management......................................................    3090-AF21 
4165        Disposal of Federal Surplus Real Property For Port Facility Purposes..................    3090-AF34 
4166        Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) Amendment (Unassigned), Acceptance of Payment From a                
            Non-Federal Source for Travel Expenses................................................    3090-AE19 
4167        Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) Amendment (Unassigned), Title Requirements for                      
            Reimbursement of Real Estate Transaction Expenses.....................................    3090-AE48 
4168        Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) Amendment (Unassigned), Use of Government Aircraft and              
            Government-Negotiated Rental Agreement Automobiles....................................    3090-AE82 
4169        Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) Amendment 35, Relocation Income Tax (RIT) Allowance                 
            Tax Tables............................................................................    3090-AE98 
4170        Office Copying Machines...............................................................    3090-AF08 
4171        Federal Mail Management...............................................................    3090-AF14 
4172        Use of Contractor for Express Small Package Transportation............................    3090-AF20 
4173        Government Aviation Administration and Coordination...................................    3090-AF22 
4174        Emergency Supply Support..............................................................    3090-AF23 
4175        Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) Amendment (Unassigned), Increase in Maximum                         
            Reimbursement Limitations for Real Estate Sale and Purchase Expense...................    3090-AF26 
4176        Federal Travel Regulation Amendment (Unassigned), Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act                   
            Requirements..........................................................................    3090-AF29 
4177        Federal Energy Management for Motor Vehicles..........................................    3090-AF35 
4178        Federal Travel Regulation (FTR); Amendment No. (Unassigned); Changes to the FTR;                    
            Maximum Per Diem Rates................................................................    3090-AF36 
4179        Amendment of the FIRMR Provisions to Modify Requirements for Obtaining Delegations of               
            Procurement Authority.................................................................    3090-AE71 
4180        Clarify FIRMR Delegations of Procurement Authority Provisions for 8(a) Program                      
            Acquisitions and Provision Regarding GSA Nonmandatory Schedules.......................    3090-AE74 
4181        Amendment of Miscellaneous FIRMR Provisions...........................................    3090-AE75 
4182        Implement Requirements for Energy-Efficient Computers.................................    3090-AF03 
4183        FIRMR Applicability and Other Issues..................................................    3090-AF04 
4184        Amendment of the FIRMR Provisions Regarding Requirements Analyses and Analyses of                   
            Alternatives..........................................................................    3090-AF07 
4185        FIRMR Amendment to Reflect Changes in GSA's Local Telecommunications Program..........    3090-AF30 
4186        Federal Property Management Regulations Part 101-17, Assignment and Utilization of                  
            Space.................................................................................    3090-AD42 
4187        Smoking...............................................................................   3090-AF02  
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4188        Provisions and Clauses (Design-Build Service Contracts) (GSAR 5-303)..................    3090-AE02 
4189        Equitable Adjustments Clause (GSAR 5-255).............................................    3090-AE05 
4190        Multiyear Contracting Under Federal Supply Service (FSS) and Multiple Award Schedule                
            Program (5-288).......................................................................    3090-AE54 
4191        Submission of Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Pricelist (5-336) (CHGE 48)...............    3090-AE70 
4192        Warranty Clause (5-380)...............................................................    3090-AE85 
4193        Performance Incentives in Fixed-Price Contracts (5-350)...............................    3090-AE86 
4194        Disclosure of Procurement-Sensitive Information to Non-Government Evaluators (5-379)..    3090-AE87 
4195        Phase I - Regulation Review Project (5-376)...........................................    3090-AE88 
4196        Debarment and Suspension Factfinding (GSAR 5-347).....................................    3090-AE89 
4197        GSAR ISO 9000, International Standards for Quality Management and Revised Plant                     
            Facilities Report GSA Form 353 (CHGE 50)..............................................    3090-AF05 
4198        Implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding Between the United States and the                 
            European Economic Community on Government Procurement and the North American Free                   
            Trade Agreement.......................................................................    3090-AF12 
4199        Contracting Officer Warrant Program (GSAR 5-386) (CHGE 49)............................    3090-AF16 
4200        General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation; Price Adjustment Clause for                 
            Service Contracts (GSAR CHGE 46)......................................................    3090-AF25 
4201        Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) Amendment 31, Increase in Maximum Reimbursement                     
            Limitation for Real Estate Sale and Purchase Expenses.................................    3090-AE92 
4202        Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) Amendment 34, Maximum Per Diem Rates..................    3090-AE97 
4203        Motor Vehicles........................................................................    3090-AF10 
4204        Use and Care of GSA Interagency Fleet Management Vehicles.............................    3090-AF11 
4205        Federal Travel Regulation Amendment 32; Commercial Carrier Accommodations; Conference               
            Planning; Actual Subsistence Expense Reimbursement; Indirect Travel; et al............    3090-AF27 
4206        Federal Travel Regulation Amendment 33, Maximum Per Diem Rates........................    3090-AF28 
4207        Federal Property Management Regulation Part 101-18, Acquisition of Real Property......    3090-AE43 
4208        Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and              
            Local Governments.....................................................................    3090-AE96 
4209        Governmentwide Real Property Asset Management.........................................   3090-AF19  
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                     Prerule Stage
  
  
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4145. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, 
AND, WHERE APPLICABLE, SEX

Legal Authority:  40 USC 476; 42 USC 2000d-1; 20 USC 1681

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-6.2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The General Services Administration proposes this regulation 
to implement all of the above cited Federal laws. These statutes 
prohibit discrimination, in whole or in part, so that no person in the 
United States shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or 
sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be 
subject to discrimination under any program activity receiving Federal 
assistance from the General Services Administration. In addition, the 
objectives of the regulation are to streamline certain administrative 
procedural requirements by consolidating prohibitions of discrimination 
into one regulation and to make requirements clear and convenient for 
applicants and recipients to comply with, as well as making the 
regulation manageable for GSA to administer.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William Conley, Program Manager, Office of Ethics and 
Civil Rights (AKC), General Services Administration, 18th & F Streets 
NW., Washington, DC 20405, 202 501-0767

RIN: 3090-AC49
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4146. ENFORCEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP IN 
FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS

Legal Authority:  29 USC 794

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-8.3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) proposes this 
regulation to implement the above cited law. This regulation would 
amend GSA's regulation for enforcement of section 504 of the 
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, in federally assisted programs 
or activities to include a cross-reference to the Uniform Federal 
Accessibility Standards.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: William Conley, Program Manager, Office of Ethics and 
Civil Rights (AKC), General Services Administration, 18th & F Streets 
NW., Washington, DC 20405, 202 501-0767

RIN: 3090-AE32
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    PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE

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4147. DEFINITION OF ``EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY''

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  PL 102-522, sec 108

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 26, 1994.

Abstract: Title I - United States Fire Administration Act, section 108 
amends the Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to require 
sprinklers, or an ``equivalent level of safety,'' in all new Federal 
Employee Office Buildings and during renovations of such buildings if 
they are six stories or higher. Sprinklers (or an ``equivalent level of 
safety'') and hard-wired smoke detectors are required in federally 
assisted multifamily housing. The General Services Administration, the 
National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the Department of 
Defense must issue regulations defining ``equivalent level of safety.'' 
This regulation will define ``equivalent level of safety'' and the 
procedures for determining it.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Donald G. Bathurst, Chief, Fire Protection Engineering 
Branch (PFSM), General Services Administration, 18th & Streets NW., 
Washington, DC 20405, 202 501-1271

RIN: 3090-AE93
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)               Proposed Rule Stage
  
  
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4148. REISSUANCE OF THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION 
REGULATION (GSAR)

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 501

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: GSA proposes to revise and reissue chapter 5, 48 CFR, in its 
entirety. The reissuance will represent the culmination of the Total 
Quality Management project to review GSA's acquisition regulation/
directive system.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/94

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  All

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Marjorie Ashby, Management Analyst, Office of 
Acquisition Policy (VP), General Services Administration, 18th & F 
Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405, 202 501-3822

RIN: 3090-AE90
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)               Proposed Rule Stage
  
  
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4149.  MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE PRICE REDUCTIONS CLAUSE

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 538; 48 CFR 552

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed change to the General Services Administration 
Acquisition Regulation would prescribe a Price Reductions clause for 
use in multiple award schedule (MAS) solicitations and contracts. The 
clause is a modification of that currently in use. The requirements 
clarify the clause's applicability, reduce contractor reporting 
requirements, and eliminate MAS reductions based on a low price to an 
individual Federal agency.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/23/94                     59 FR 8590
NPRM Comment Period End         04/25/94
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  Multiple

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Marjorie Ashby, Management Analyst, Office of 
Acquisition Policy (VP), General Services Administration, 18th & F 
Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405, 202 501-3822

RIN: 3090-AF15
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)               Proposed Rule Stage
  
  
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4150.  GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION; 
CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCTS WITH ENVIRONMENTAL ATTRIBUTES (GSAR 
5-383)

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 552

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed change to the GSAR would revise the multiple 
award schedule (MAS) clause at 552.238-75, Identification of Energy-
Efficient Office Equipment and Supplies Containing Recovered Materials 
or Other Environmental Attributes, to require MAS contractors to 
identify such products and briefly describe the environmental benefit 
associated with them.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/94

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  All

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Marjorie Ashby, Management Analyst, Office of 
Acquisition Policy (VP), General Services Administration, 18th & F 
Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405, 202 501-3822

RIN: 3090-AF24
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)               Proposed Rule Stage
  
  
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    OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER

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4151.  COLLECTION OF DEBTS BY TAX REFUND OFFSET

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes

Legal Authority:  31 USC 3720A

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 105-57

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation establishes procedures for GSA to refer past 
due debts to the Internal Revenue Service for offset against income tax 
refunds of taxpayers owing debts to GSA.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Bernie Kanzler, Systems Accountant, General Services 
Administration, 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405, 202 501-
2923

RIN: 3090-AF18
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)               Proposed Rule Stage
  
  
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    FEDERAL PROPERTY RESOURCES SERVICE

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4152. TERMS AND CONDITIONS IN SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY DISPOSITION 
INSTRUMENTS

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-47.203-9; 41 CFR 101-47.307-2; 41 CFR 101-
47.312

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The General Services Administration is amending its 
regulations concerning the use of certain terms and conditions in 
Government-owned real property disposal instruments.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Marjorie L. Lomax, Director, Policy Analysis and 
Planning Division (DRP), General Services Administration, 18th & F 
Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405, 202 501-0052

RIN: 3090-AF00
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)               Proposed Rule Stage
  
  
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    FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE

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4153. UPDATE OF TRANSPORTATION DOCUMENTATION AND AUDIT REGULATIONS

Legal Authority:  31 USC 3726; 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-41

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation will update the policy and procedures 
governing the audit of payments for domestic and foreign freight 
transportation services furnished for the account of the United States.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/18/94                     59 FR 8151
NPRM Comment Period End         04/19/94
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John W. Sandfort, Chief, Policy, Procedures, and 
Liaison Branch (FWPA), General Services Administration, 18th & F 
Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405, 202 219-3164

RIN: 3090-AE77
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)               Proposed Rule Stage
  
  
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    FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE

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4154.  REMOVAL OF FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-26

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amend the Federal Property Management Regulations to remove 
federal supply schedule ordering instructions. These instructions will 
be restated in the form of non-regulatory guiding principles. Similar 
action is being taken on the Federal Information Resources Management 
Regulation. When combined, these actions will result in a uniform set 
of flexible guiding principles that empower Federal agencies to make 
``best value'' purchasing decisions in a de-monopolized environment. 
These actions are consistent with the National Performance Review and 
are part of GSA's larger plans to create a Government that works better 
and costs less.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/23/94                     59 FR 8587
NPRM Comment Period End         04/25/94
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Nicholas Economou, Director, FSS Acquisition Management 
Center (FCO), General Services Administration, Federal Supply Service, 
Washington, DC 20406, 703 305-6936

RIN: 3090-AF09
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)               Proposed Rule Stage
  
  
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    FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE

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4155.  PASSENGER SEDAN/STATION WAGON REPLACEMENT STANDARDS

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c), sec 205(c), 63 Stat 390

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-38

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation establishes a 3-year or 60,000-mile minimum 
replacement standard for sedans and station wagons assigned to 
Executive agencies.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Sean Allen, Director, Fleet Management Division (FBF), 
General Services Administration, Federal Supply Service, Washington, DC 
20406, 703 305-6278

RIN: 3090-AF13
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    INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SERVICE

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4156.  AMENDMENT OF FEDERAL INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 
REGULATION (FIRMR) TO REMOVE PROVISIONS FOR USING GSA NONMANDATORY 
SCHEDULE CONTRACTS FOR FIP RESOURCES

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 40 USC 751(f)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 201

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule removes provisions from the FIRMR regarding using 
GSA nonmandatory multiple award schedules (MAS) for FIP resources. In 
the future, instructions on the use of the schedules will be issued in 
the form of nonregulatory guiding principles in other GSA issuances. 
Similar changes will be made to MAS ordering instructions contained in 
the Federal Acquisition Regulation and the Federal Property Management 
Regulations.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/23/94                     59 FR 8588
NPRM Comment Period End         04/25/94
Final Action                    12/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Judy Steele, Procurement Analyst, Regulations Analysis 
Division (KMR), General Services Administration, Information Resources 
Management Service, Washington, DC 20405, 202 501-3194

RIN: 3090-AF17
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)               Proposed Rule Stage
  
  
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    INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SERVICE

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4157.  AMENDMENT TO REMOVE OUTDATED FIRMR PROVISIONS

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 40 USC 751(f)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 201

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EO 12866 requires Executive agencies to periodically review 
existing regulations to determine whether they should be modified or 
eliminated. GSA is currently reviewing FIRMR provisions in line with 
this requirement. Any FIRMR provisions no longer current or relevant 
will be removed.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/94
Final Action                    05/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William Loy, Procurement Analyst, Regulations Analysis 
Division (KMR), General Services Administration, Information Resources 
Management Service, Washington, DC 20405, 202 501-3194

RIN: 3090-AF31
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)               Proposed Rule Stage
  
  
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4158.  AMEND FIRMR PROCEDURES TO ALLOW AGENCIES TO SCREEN AND 
REASSIGN ALL EXCESS FIP RESOURCES

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 40 USC 751(f)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 201

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Currently, the FIRMR requires Governmentwide screening by GSA 
of Federal Information Processing (FIP) resources with an original 
acquisition cost of $1 million or more. This amendment will delegate 
authority to the agencies to screen all FIP resources. GSA will provide 
an electronic bulletin board to facilitate screening of resources 
originally valued at $1 million or more. This proposed change is 
expected to improve Government efficiency by streamlining the screening 
process.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/00/94
Final Action                    02/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Stewart Randall, Management Analyst, Regulations 
Analysis Division (KMR), General Services Administration, Information 
Resources Management Service, Washington, DC 20405, 202 501-3194

RIN: 3090-AF32
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                  Final Rule Stage
  
  
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4159. NEW RESTRICTIONS ON LOBBYING

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes

Legal Authority:  31 USC 1352; PL 101-121, sec 319; 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 105-69

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Agency will join 28 other executive agencies in issuing a 
final common rule for the purpose of implementing new statutory 
prohibitions and disclosure requirements with regard to certain 
influencing activities.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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OMB Interim Final Guidance      12/20/89                    54 FR 52306
Interim Final Rule              02/26/90                     55 FR 6753
Interim Final Rule Effective    02/26/90                     55 FR 6753
Further OMB Guidance            06/15/90                    55 FR 24540
Further OMB Guidance            01/15/92                     57 FR 1771


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Sectors Affected:  All

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Marjorie Ashby, Management Analyst, Office of 
Acquisition Policy (VP), General Services Administration, 18th & F 
Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405, 202 501-3822

RIN: 3090-AE25
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                  Final Rule Stage
  
  
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    OFFICE OF ACQUISITION POLICY

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4160. MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (GSAR 5-348)

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 515; 48 CFR 538; 48 CFR 552

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Improvement Project was 
initiated by the GSA Administrator in late 1990. The MAS Policy 
Statement of October 1, 1982 (47 FR 50242, November 5, 1982), would be 
canceled and the regulation would be amended to prescribe a format for 
Discount Schedule and Marketing Data (DSMD) which is used for 
collecting information from offerors regarding their commercial sales 
and marketing practices; and prescribe a process through which 
contracting officers will establish MAS price negotiation objectives 
and determine fair and reasonable prices.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/08/93                    58 FR 32085


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  All

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Marjorie Ashby, Management Analyst, Office of 
Acquisition Policy (VP), General Services Administration, 18th & F 
Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405, 202 501-3822

RIN: 3090-AE79
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    OFFICE OF ACQUISITION POLICY

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4161. DISCONTINUING PAPER ORDERS (GSAR 5-181)

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 516; 48 CFR 552

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule amends an existing clause to provide for 
the placement of orders through computer-to-computer Electronic Data 
Interchange (EDI) or by an alternative method employing facsimile 
transmission if computer-to-computer EDI is not possible. A new clause 
is prescribed describing ordering information contractors should 
provide to the contracting officer to establish the EDI interface or 
facsimile method.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/07/94                     59 FR 5561


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  All

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Marjorie Ashby, Management Analyst, Office of 
Acquisition Policy (VP), General Services Administration, Office of 
Acquisition Policy (VP), Washington, DC 20405, 202 501-3822

RIN: 3090-AE99
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                  Final Rule Stage
  
  
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    OFFICE OF ACQUISITION POLICY

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4162. GSAR; CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCTS WITH ENVIRONMENTAL 
ATTRIBUTES (GSAR 5-383) CHGE 51

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 538; 48 CFR 552

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule with request for comments will revise the 
GSAR to further policies expressed in various statutes and executive 
orders that are intended to promote technological innovation and the 
development of products that reduce energy consumption, conserve 
natural resources, and are less harmful to consumers and the 
environment. This change prescribes a clause for inclusion in multiple 
award schedules that encourages offerors to identify those products 
that they market commercially with environmentally beneficial claims.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/26/94                     59 FR 3657
Begin Review                    01/26/94                     59 FR 3657
End Review                      03/28/94


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  All

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Marjorie Ashby, Management Analyst, General Services 
Administration, Office of Acquisition Policy, 18th & F Streets NW., 
Washington, DC 20405, 202 501-3822

RIN: 3090-AF01
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    OFFICE OF ACQUISITION POLICY

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4163.  GSAR SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PROGRAM

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 519; 48 CFR 552

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed revision to the General Services Administration 
Acquisition Regulation expresses GSA's expectation that offerors under 
GSA procurements, in submitting required subcontracting plans, will do 
more than merely restate minimum plan requirements described at FAR 
52.219-9. GSA also expects subcontracting plans to demonstrate 
innovation involving small, small disadvantaged, and women-owned small 
business concerns in subcontracting opportunities and an understanding 
of the requirement that these concerns be afforded the maximum 
practicable opportunity to perform as subcontractors in the offeror's 
procurements.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/14/94                     59 FR 2345
Final Action                    04/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Marjorie Ashby, Management Analyst, Office of 
Acquisition Policy (VP), General Services Administration, 18th & F 
Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405, 202 501-3822

RIN: 3090-AF06
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    OFFICE OF ACQUISITION POLICY

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4164.  GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION; 
ISO 9000, INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS FOR QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 552

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This change to the GSAR will revise a final rule published in 
58 FR 64693, December 9, 1993. The rule inaccurately conveyed that 
third party registrars must be accredited by either the Registrar 
Accreditation Board (RAB) or an organization recognized as equivalent 
by the RAB. Equivalency by the RAB has been deleted. Registrars must be 
accredited by a national accrediting body such as the RAB or an 
organization recognized as equivalent.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Marjorie Ashby, Management Analyst, Office of 
Acquisition Policy (VP), General Services Administration, 18th & F 
Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405, 202 501-3822

RIN: 3090-AF21
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    FEDERAL PROPERTY RESOURCES SERVICE

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4165.  DISPOSAL OF FEDERAL SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY FOR PORT 
FACILITY PURPOSES

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Undetermined
Economically significant: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-47.308

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The General Services Administration is amending its 
regulations concerning the disposal of surplus Government-owned real 
property to include provisions for the conveyance of such property to 
eligible public bodies for use as water port facilities and in related 
economic development programs. This action is necessitated by sec 2927 
of PL 103-160 (November 30, 1993), which amended sec 203 of the Federal 
Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended (40 USC 
484).

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Marjorie L. Lomax, Director, Policy Analysis and 
Planning Division (DRP), General Services Administration, 18th & F 
Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405, 202 501-0052

RIN: 3090-AF34
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    FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE

_________________________________________________________________________
 
4166. FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION (FTR) AMENDMENT (UNASSIGNED), ACCEPTANCE 
OF PAYMENT FROM A NON-FEDERAL SOURCE FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5701 to 5709; EO 11609, 36 FR 13747, 3 CFR 1971 
to 1975 Comp, p 586; 31 USC 1353; 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 301-1; 41 CFR 304-1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment constitutes the final rule governing the 
acceptance of payment for travel, subsistence and related expenses from 
a non-Federal source. This rule supersedes Interim Rule 4, published at 
57 FR 53283, November 9, 1992, with request for comments. The economic 
impact of this amendment is favorable on all Federal agencies.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/09/92                    57 FR 53283
Final Action                    09/00/94
Final Action Effective          09/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Larry A. Tucker, Chief, Regulatory Policy Branch 
(FBXR), Transportation Management Division, General Services 
Administration, Federal Supply Service, Washington, DC 20406, 703 305-
5745

RIN: 3090-AE19
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    FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE

_________________________________________________________________________
 
4167. FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION (FTR) AMENDMENT (UNASSIGNED), TITLE 
REQUIREMENTS FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION EXPENSES

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5721 to 5734; 20 USC 905(a); EO 11609, 36 FR 
13747, 3 CFR 1971 to 1975 Comp, p 586

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 302-1; 41 CFR 302-6

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment broadens the scope of employees who meet the 
FTR title requirements to qualify for real estate sale/purchase expense 
reimbursement. The estimated economic impact of this amendment on all 
Federal agencies is $28.8 million.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/00/94
Final Action Effective          09/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Larry A. Tucker, Chief, Regulatory Policy Branch 
(FBXR), Transportation Management Division, General Services 
Administration, Washington, DC 20406, 703 305-5745

RIN: 3090-AE48
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                  Final Rule Stage
  
  
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    FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE

_________________________________________________________________________
 
4168. FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION (FTR) AMENDMENT (UNASSIGNED), USE OF 
GOVERNMENT AIRCRAFT AND GOVERNMENT-NEGOTIATED RENTAL AGREEMENT 
AUTOMOBILES

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5701 to 5709; 31 USC 1353; 40 USC 486(c); EO 
11609, 36 FR 13747, 3 CFR, 1971 to 1975 Comp, p 586

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 301-1; 41 CFR 301-2; 41 CFR 301-3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment implements provisions of Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) Circular A-126, revised May 26, 1992, 57 FR 22150, to 
allow authorization of Federal civilian employee travel by Government 
aircraft in the conduct of official business. The amendment also 
modifies the FTR to reflect that the Government car rental program is 
governed by a negotiated car rental agreement instead of contract. The 
estimated economic impact of this amendment has not been determined to 
date.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/18/92                    57 FR 54305
Final Action                    09/00/94
Final Action Effective          09/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Larry A. Tucker, Chief, Regulatory Policy Branch 
(FBXR), Transportation Management Division, General Services 
Administration, Federal Supply Service, Washington, DC 20406, 703 305-
5745

RIN: 3090-AE82
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                  Final Rule Stage
  
  
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    FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE

_________________________________________________________________________
 
4169. FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION (FTR) AMENDMENT 35, RELOCATION INCOME TAX 
(RIT) ALLOWANCE TAX TABLES

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5721 to 5734; 20 USC 905(a); EO 11609, 36 FR 
13747, 3 CFR, 1971-1975 Comp, p 586; EO 12466, 49 FR 7349, 3 CFR, 1984 
Comp, p 165

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 302-11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment provides the annual update to the Federal, 
State, and Puerto Rico tax tables used in computing relocation income 
tax allowance payments for Federal employees. The estimated economic 
impact of this amendment on all Federal agencies is $5.1 million.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Robert A. Clauson, Staff Accountant, Regulatory Policy 
Branch (FBXR), General Services Administration, Federal Supply Service, 
Washington, DC 20406, 703 305-5745

RIN: 3090-AE98
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                  Final Rule Stage
  
  
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    FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE

_________________________________________________________________________
 
4170.  OFFICE COPYING MACHINES

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amend the Federal Property Management Regulations to direct 
all prospective customers to select the most appropriate and economical 
procurement method through the use of life-cycle cost techniques.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/26/93                    58 FR 39720
NPRM Comment Period End         08/25/93                    58 FR 39720
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Nicholas Economou, Director, FSS Acquisition Management 
Center (FCO), General Services Administration, Federal Supply Service, 
Washington, DC 20406, 703 305-6936

RIN: 3090-AF08
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                  Final Rule Stage
  
  
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    FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE

_________________________________________________________________________
 
4171.  FEDERAL MAIL MANAGEMENT

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Economically significant: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  PL 94-575, sec 2; 44 USC 2904

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-9

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation will serve as the basis for individual 
agencies' mail management program. The regulation identifies policies 
and programs that will expedite mail handling while reducing costs 
throughout the Government. The regulation is required to comply with 
the Federal Records Act and GAO and NPR findings.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Jeffrey Thurston, Director, Transportation Management 
Division (FBX), General Services Administration, Federal Supply 
Service, Washington, DC 20406, 703 305-6079

RIN: 3090-AF14
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                  Final Rule Stage
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________

    FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE

_________________________________________________________________________
 
4172.  USE OF CONTRACTOR FOR EXPRESS SMALL PACKAGE TRANSPORTATION

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c), sec 205(c), 63 Stat 390

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-40

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation will mandate the use of a GSA contractor by 
Federal civilian executive agencies when next day express small package 
transportation is required. The regulation is necessary to minimize the 
costs of express small package transportation.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Jeffrey Thurston, Director, Transportation Management 
Division (FBX), General Services Administration, Federal Supply 
Service, Washington, DC 20406, 703 305-6079

RIN: 3090-AF20
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                  Final Rule Stage
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________

    FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE

_________________________________________________________________________
 
4173.  GOVERNMENT AVIATION ADMINISTRATION AND COORDINATION

Significance:
Economically significant: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c), sec 205(c), 63 Stat 390

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-37

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation will implement the guidance and direction of 
OMB Circular A-126, as revised, pertaining to aviation safety programs 
within Federal agencies. This regulation is necessary to establish a 
requirement for aviation safety programs within all Federal aviation 
operations so as to improve safety awareness and management in the use 
of Government aviation resources.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Peter Zuidema, Aircraft Management Division (FBA), 
General Services Administration, Federal Supply Service, Washington, DC 
20406, 703 305-9800

RIN: 3090-AF22
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                  Final Rule Stage
  
  
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    FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE

_________________________________________________________________________
 
4174.  EMERGENCY SUPPLY SUPPORT

Significance:
Economically significant: Undetermined
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c), sec 205(c), 63 Stat 390

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-34

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation will remove the portion of the Federal 
Property Management Regulations (FPMR) that deals with emergency supply 
support. The coverage of emergency supply support in the FPMR is no 
longer necessary and therefore GSA intends to remove it in response to 
the National Performance Review effort to eliminate unnecessary 
directives. Although GSA will continue to support the concept of a 
centralized supply system in emergency response and planning, agencies 
can follow established emergency plans and procedures for obtaining 
supplies and services during disasters and emergencies.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William Wilson, Office of Strategic Planning and 
Marketing, General Services Administration, Federal Supply Service, 
Washington, DC 20406, 703 305-7992

RIN: 3090-AF23
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                  Final Rule Stage
  
  
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    FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE

_________________________________________________________________________
 
4175.  FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION (FTR) AMENDMENT (UNASSIGNED), 
INCREASE IN MAXIMUM REIMBURSEMENT LIMITATIONS FOR REAL ESTATE SALE AND 
PURCHASE EXPENSE

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5721 to 5734; 20 USC 905(a); EO 11609, 36 FR 
13747, 3 CFR, 1971 to 1975 Comp, p 586

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 302-6

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 1, 1994.

Abstract: This amendment increases the maximum reimbursement 
limitations for allowable real estate sale and purchase expenses 
incident to a change of official station. The economic impact of this 
amendment has not been determined to date.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/00/94
Final Action Effective          10/01/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Larry A. Tucker, Chief, Regulatory Policy Branch 
(FBXR), Transportation Management Division, General Services 
Administration, Federal Supply Service, Washington, DC 20406, 703 305-
5745

RIN: 3090-AF26
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                  Final Rule Stage
  
  
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    FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE

_________________________________________________________________________
 
4176.  FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION AMENDMENT (UNASSIGNED), HOTEL 
AND MOTEL FIRE SAFETY ACT REQUIREMENTS

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5701 to 5709; 31 USC 1353; 40 USC 486(c); EO 
11609, 36 FR 13747, 3 CFR, 1971 to 1975 Comp, p 586

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 301-1; 41 CFR 301-7; 41 CFR 301-16; 41 CFR 301-17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment implements the ``approved accommodations 
percentage'' provisions of the Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990 
which require each agency to ensure, beginning in fiscal year 1995, 
that its official travelers spend a required percentage of room nights 
(the percentages increase incrementally over 3 fiscal years to 90 
percent maintenance level) in lodging establishments which meet the 
fire safety guidelines of the Act. Agencies must maintain records of 
compliance for audit, and reporting to the Congress, by the General 
Accounting Office. This amendment is intended to increase employee 
awareness of, and compliance with, the first safety goals of the Act 
and to emphasize that Federal agencies may not expend funds to sponsor 
or fund a meeting, convention, conference, or training seminar at any 
place of public accommodation that is not in compliance with the Act's 
fire safety guidelines.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/00/94
Final Action Effective          09/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Larry A. Tucker, Chief, Regulatory Policy Branch 
(FBXR), Transportation Management Division, General Services 
Administration, Federal Supply Service, Washington, DC 20406, 703 305-
5745

RIN: 3090-AF29
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                  Final Rule Stage
  
  
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    FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE

_________________________________________________________________________
 
4177.  FEDERAL ENERGY MANAGEMENT FOR MOTOR VEHICLES

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5701 to 5709; EO 11609, 36 FR 13747, 3 CFR, 
1971 to 1975 Comp, p 586

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FPMR Temporary Regulation G-56, Federal Energy Management for 
Motor Vehicles, was published in the Federal Register on October 14, 
1992, and established policy, procedures, and reporting requirements 
for implementation of section 10 of EO 12759, Federal Energy 
Management. The regulation requires that each Federal agency submit an 
annual progress report on its efforts to reduce gasoline and diesel 
consumption. The final report required by the regulation is due March 
31, 1996. The regulation is set to expire March 31, 1994. This 
supplement 1 to FPMR Temporary Regulation G-56 will extend the 
expiration date of the regulation until March 31, 1996, so as to 
conform the expiration date with the due date of the final report.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/94
Final Action Effective          04/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Lawrence W. Frisbee, Fleet Management Division (FBF), 
General Services Administration, Federal Supply Service, Washington, DC 
20406, 703 305-6837

RIN: 3090-AF35
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    FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE

_________________________________________________________________________
 
4178.  FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION (FTR); AMENDMENT NO. 
(UNASSIGNED); CHANGES TO THE FTR; MAXIMUM PER DIEM RATES

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5701 to 5709; EO 11609, 36 FR 13747, 3 CFR, 
1971 to 1975 Comp, p 586

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 5702 of title 5, USC, provides for the Administrator 
of General Services to prescribe a maximum per diem allowance for 
travel within the continental United States. On December 22, 1993, GSA 
issued FTR Amendment 34 (58 FR 67950) updating the maximum per diem 
rates effective January 1, 1994. This amendment provides for a 
correction to the designated seasonal periods for Cocoa Beach, Florida, 
and changes to the designated seasonal time periods for Colorado 
Springs, Colorado, and Williamsburg, Virginia. The seasonal periods for 
Cocoa Beach were inadvertently reversed in FTR Amendment 34. Also, an 
analysis of additional data reveals that the designated seasonal 
periods for Colorado Springs and Williamsburg require adjustments to 
provide adequate per diem reimbursement for Federal employee travel. 
This amendment does not affect the maximum per diem rate levels for 
these locations. The estimated cost of this amendment for all Federal 
agencies is $727,900 over the estimated cost associated with the 1994 
per diem rate changes in FTR Amendment 34.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/94
Final Action Effective          04/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Donna Cooke, Regulatory Policy Branch, Transportation 
Management Division, General Services Administration, Federal Supply 
Service, Washington, DC 20406, 703 305-5745

RIN: 3090-AF36
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                  Final Rule Stage
  
  
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    INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SERVICE

_________________________________________________________________________
 
4179. AMENDMENT OF THE FIRMR PROVISIONS TO MODIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR 
OBTAINING DELEGATIONS OF PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 40 USC 751(f)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 201

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FIRMR users have mentioned some confusion regarding the 
interpretations of provisions regarding delegation of procurement 
authority thresholds. Specific concerns involve the applicability of 
the thresholds to certain General Services Administration (GSA) 
programs. GSA is examining FIRMR provisions dealing with delegations 
thresholds to determine their adequacy. GSA is also reviewing agency 
acquisition actions to determine the impact of FIRMR provisions. An 
interim rule will be developed to make appropriate changes. The 
proposed rule is expected to improve Government efficiency by 
clarifying regulation provisions.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/00/94
Final Action                    01/00/95
Final Action Effective          01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Anne Horth, Procurement Analyst, Regulation Analysis 
Division (KMR), General Services Administration, Information Resources 
Management Service, Washington, DC 20405, 202 501-3194

RIN: 3090-AE71
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                  Final Rule Stage
  
  
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    INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SERVICE

_________________________________________________________________________
 
4180. CLARIFY FIRMR DELEGATIONS OF PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY PROVISIONS FOR 
8(A) PROGRAM ACQUISITIONS AND PROVISION REGARDING GSA NONMANDATORY 
SCHEDULES

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 40 USC 751(f)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 201

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FIRMR is being amended to clarify provisions regarding 
delegations of procurement authority issued under the Small Business 
Administration 8(a) Program and justification for other than full and 
open competition when using the General Services Administration's 
nonmandatory schedule contracts. The proposed amendment is expected to 
improve Government efficiency by clarifying regulatory provisions.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Anne Horth, Procurement Analyst, Regulation Analysis 
Division (KMR), General Services Administration, Information Resources 
Management Service, Washington, DC 20405, 202 501-3194

RIN: 3090-AE74
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                  Final Rule Stage
  
  
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    INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SERVICE

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4181. AMENDMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS FIRMR PROVISIONS

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 40 USC 751(f)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 201

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Purchase of Telephones and Services (POTS) Program will 
no longer be a GSA mandatory-for-use program. FIRMR provisions will be 
amended to reflect its new status. Changes will also be made to reflect 
GSA organizational changes and to clarify FIRMR provisions (e.g., 
regarding the use of Government telephones) and explain when agencies 
may use other agency contracts for FIP resources.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/07/93                    58 FR 64389
NPRM Comment Period End         02/07/94
Final Action                    10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Anne Horth, Procurement Analyst, Regulation Analysis 
Division (KMR), General Services Administration, Information Resources 
Management Service, Washington, DC 20405, 202 501-3194

RIN: 3090-AE75
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    INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SERVICE

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4182. IMPLEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR ENERGY-EFFICIENT COMPUTERS

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 40 USC 751(f)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 201

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Executive Order (E.O.) 12845 required executive agencies to 
ensure that by October 18, 1993, all acquisitions of microcomputers 
meet Environmental Protection Agency's ``Energy Star'' specification 
for energy efficiency. E.O. 12845 requires agencies to report any 
exemptions to this requirement to GSA for consolidation in an annual 
report to the President. An interim rule will be issued to provide 
specific information on energy efficiency requirements in acquisition 
and to further implement E.O. 12845.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/07/94                      59 FR 952
Final Action                    09/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Anne Horth, Procurement Analyst, Regulations Analysis 
Division (KMR), General Services Administration, Information Resources 
Management Service, Washington, DC 20405, 202 501-3194

RIN: 3090-AF03
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4183. FIRMR APPLICABILITY AND OTHER ISSUES

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 40 USC 751(f)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 201

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FIRMR users have requested that FIRMR applicability 
provisions be clarified as they relate to specific acquisitions, e.g., 
when Government-furnished equipment is provided in an acquisition. The 
proposed rule will provide this clarification and make various other 
changes, such as the use of OMB Circular A-94 in the present value 
evaluation of bids and proposals in lieu of the rescinded A-104.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/03/94                       59 FR 39
Final Action                    10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Anne Horth, Procurement Analyst, General Services 
Administration, Regulations Analysis Division (KMR), Information 
Resources Management Service, Washington, DC 20405, 202 501-3194

RIN: 3090-AF04
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4184.  AMENDMENT OF THE FIRMR PROVISIONS REGARDING REQUIREMENTS 
ANALYSES AND ANALYSES OF ALTERNATIVES

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 40 USC 751(f)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 201

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FIRMR states that the documentation for requirements 
analyses and analyses of alternatives should be commensurate with the 
size and complexity of the need. Despite this, in some cases, agencies 
are over-documenting requirements for small dollar acquisitions. To 
help resolve this problem, the FIRMR will establish dollar thresholds 
for when agencies must conduct requirements analyses and analyses of 
alternatives.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/94
Final Action                    11/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Judy Steele, Procurement Analyst, Regulations Analysis 
Division (KMR), General Services Administration, Information Resources 
Management Service, Washington, DC 20405, 202 501-3194

RIN: 3090-AF07
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    INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SERVICE

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4185.  FIRMR AMENDMENT TO REFLECT CHANGES IN GSA'S LOCAL 
TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 40 USC 751(f)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 201

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule will revise the FIRMR to reflect that 
GSA's local telecommunications program will no longer be a mandatory 
program. Instead, agencies may select any telecommunications service 
which provides the most advantageous alternative to the Government. 
This change should help improve service delivery and reduce costs.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/00/94
Final Action                    07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Doris Farmer, ADP/Telecommunications Analyst, 
Regulations Analysis Division (KMR), General Services Administration, 
Information Resources Management Service, Washington, DC 20405, 202 
501-3194

RIN: 3090-AF30

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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                  Final Rule Stage
  
  
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    PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE

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4186. FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS PART 101-17, ASSIGNMENT AND 
UTILIZATION OF SPACE

Legal Authority:  40 USC 481; 40 USC 601; 7 USC 1924; 40 USC 490; 40 
USC 531; 42 USC 3601; 42 USC 4321; 42 USC 4201; EO 12072; EO 12411; EO 
12512; PL 100-678

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Federal Property Management Regulation Temporary Regulation 
D-76, Part 101-17, Assignment and Utilization of Space, was published 
in August 1991. It is intended that this regulation will become 
permanent. Its purpose is to improve space delivery process for Federal 
agencies by making the process more efficient, more timely, and better 
able to deliver quality space that supports agency mission needs. The 
regulation does the following: implements a new space assignment 
process that emphasizes client service; establishes a new comprehensive 
move policy that clarifies roles and responsibilities; revises the GSA 
location policy to be more responsive to agency mission needs; revises 
the standard alterations which agencies receive upon an initial move, 
to recognize modern office needs; and revises the space classification 
definitions to eliminate ambiguity. These changes will result in a more 
efficient space delivery process and improve the overall efficiency of 
Government operations. The intention is to extend Temporary Regulation 
D-76 until such time as the Final Rule, which will supersede it, is 
approved for publication.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/05/89                    54 FR 50251
NPRM Comment Period End         01/04/90
Final Action                    08/00/94
Final Action Effective          08/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Patrick Mountain, Chief, Assignment and Utilization 
Policy Branch (PQRP), General Services Administration, 18th & F Streets 
NW., Washington, DC 20405, 202 501-3592

RIN: 3090-AD42
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                  Final Rule Stage
  
  
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    PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE

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4187. SMOKING

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c), sec 205(c), 63 Stat 390

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-20.105-3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Passive environmental tobacco smoke has been classified as a 
Class A human carcinogen by EPA. Current FPMRs ban smoking in GSA-
controlled buildings, except in designated smoking areas determined by 
the occupant agency head. In view of EPA's classification of passive 
smoke as a carcinogen, legislation has been introduced in the Congress 
to ban smoking in Federal buildings and an Executive order is being 
considered to also ban smoking in the executive branch. Upon enactment 
of legislation or issuance of an Executive order, GSA will revise 
current policy to address the EPA findings.
There should be no costs associated with the implementation of a 
proposed rule other than the posting of new signs prohibiting smoking.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James E. Herbert, Jr., Director, Facility Management 
Division, General Services Administration, 202 501-1563

RIN: 3090-AF02
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                 Completed Actions
  
  
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4188. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES (DESIGN-BUILD SERVICE CONTRACTS) (GSAR 5-
303)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 510; 48 CFR 516; 48 CFR 528; 48 CFR 536; 48 CFR 
543; 48 CFR 548; 48 CFR 549; 48 CFR 552

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Incorporated in RIN 
3090-AE90                       02/01/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Marjorie Ashby, 202 501-3822

RIN: 3090-AE02
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                 Completed Actions
  
  
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4189. EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENTS CLAUSE (GSAR 5-255)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 515; 48 CFR 543; 48 CFR 552

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Incorporated in RIN 
3090-AE90                       02/01/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Marjorie Ashby, 202 501-3822

RIN: 3090-AE05
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                 Completed Actions
  
  
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4190. MULTIYEAR CONTRACTING UNDER FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE (FSS) AND 
MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE PROGRAM (5-288)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 505; 48 CFR 516; 48 CFR 538; 48 CFR 552

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Incorporated in RIN 
3090-AE90                       02/01/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Marjorie Ashby, 202 501-3822

RIN: 3090-AE54
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                 Completed Actions
  
  
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4191. SUBMISSION OF MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE (MAS) PRICELIST (5-336) (CHGE 
48)

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 538; 48 CFR 552

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/22/93                    58 FR 54523
Final Action Effective          10/26/93                    58 FR 54523

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Marjorie Ashby, 202 501-3822

RIN: 3090-AE70
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                 Completed Actions
  
  
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4192. WARRANTY CLAUSE (5-380)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 552

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Incorporated Into 
RIN 3090-AE90                   02/01/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Marjorie Ashby, 202 501-3822

RIN: 3090-AE85
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                 Completed Actions
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________
 
4193. PERFORMANCE INCENTIVES IN FIXED-PRICE CONTRACTS (5-350)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 516

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Incorporated in RIN 
3090-AE90                       02/01/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Marjorie Ashby, 202 501-3822

RIN: 3090-AE86
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                 Completed Actions
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________
 
4194. DISCLOSURE OF PROCUREMENT-SENSITIVE INFORMATION TO NON-GOVERNMENT 
EVALUATORS (5-379)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 515

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Incorporated in RIN 
3090-AE90                       02/01/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Marjorie Ashby, 202 501-3822

RIN: 3090-AE87
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                 Completed Actions
  
  
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4195. PHASE I - REGULATION REVIEW PROJECT (5-376)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 501

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/08/93                    58 FR 52442
Final Action Effective          10/15/93                    58 FR 52442

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Marjorie Ashby, 202 501-3822

RIN: 3090-AE88
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                 Completed Actions
  
  
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4196. DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION FACTFINDING (GSAR 5-347)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 509

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Incorporated Into 
RIN 3090-AE90                   02/01/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Marjorie Ashby, 202 501-3822

RIN: 3090-AE89
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                 Completed Actions
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________
 
4197.  GSAR ISO 9000, INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS FOR QUALITY 
MANAGEMENT AND REVISED PLANT FACILITIES REPORT GSA FORM 353 (CHGE 50)

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 501; 48 CFR 509; 48 CFR 552

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation is 
revised to allow contractors to use ISO 9001 (Quality Systems--Model 
for Quality Assurance in Design/Development, Production Installation 
and Servicing) or ISO 9002 (Quality Systems--Model for Quality 
Assurance in Production and Installation) as alternates to Federal 
Standard 368.
This change also makes miscellaneous changes in the contracting officer 
warrant program and in the procedures for preaward surveys.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/09/93                    58 FR 64693
Final Action Effective          12/15/93                    58 FR 64693

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Marjorie Ashby, Management Analyst, Office of 
Acquisition Policy (VP), General Services Administration, 18th & F 
Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405, 202 501-3822

RIN: 3090-AF05
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                 Completed Actions
  
  
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4198.  IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN 
THE UNITED STATES AND THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY ON GOVERNMENT 
PROCUREMENT AND THE NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 525; 48 CFR 552

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, January 1, 1994.
North American Free Trade Agreement as approved by Congress.

Abstract: Acquisition Circular AC-93-1 temporarily amended the GSAR to 
implement the Memorandum of Understanding Between the United States and 
the European Economic Community on Government Procurement and the North 
American Free Trade Agreement as approved by Congress.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/30/93                    58 FR 69243
Final Action Effective          01/01/94                    58 FR 69243

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Marjorie Ashby, Management Analyst, Office of 
Acquisition Policy (VP), General Services Administration, 18th & F 
Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405, 202 501-3822

RIN: 3090-AF12
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                 Completed Actions
  
  
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4199.  CONTRACTING OFFICER WARRANT PROGRAM (GSAR 5-386) (CHGE 49)

Significance:
Regulatory Plan entry: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 501

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This change to the General Services Administration 
Acquisition Regulation provided for heads of contracting activities to 
appoint contracting officers at all levels and to increase the $500 
level contracting officer warrant to $2,500 ($2,000 for construction).

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/01/93                    58 FR 58283
Final Action Effective          11/01/93                    58 FR 58283

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Marjorie Ashby, Management Analyst, Office of 
Acquisition Policy (VP), General Services Administration, 18th & F 
Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405, 202 501-3822

RIN: 3090-AF16
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                 Completed Actions
  
  
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4200.  GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION; 
PRICE ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE FOR SERVICE CONTRACTS (GSAR CHGE 46)

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 522; 48 CFR 552

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, August 14, 1993. Final, Judicial, 
August 14, 1993.
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued a Declaratory 
Judgment in Civil Action No. 91-1628.

Abstract: Pursuant to a court injunction, the General Services 
Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) deleted the prescription 
for use of the Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act--Price 
Adjustment Clause in lieu of the Federal Acquisition Regulation clause.
The change also deleted the text of the GSAR clause.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          08/14/93                    58 FR 47398
Final Action                    09/09/93                    58 FR 47398

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Marjorie Ashby, Management Analyst, Office of 
Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 18th & F Streets 
NW., Washington, DC 20405, 202 502-3822

RIN: 3090-AF25
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                 Completed Actions
  
  
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4201. FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION (FTR) AMENDMENT 31, INCREASE IN MAXIMUM 
REIMBURSEMENT LIMITATION FOR REAL ESTATE SALE AND PURCHASE EXPENSES

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 302-6

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/14/93                    58 FR 53137
Final Action Effective          10/01/93                    58 FR 53137

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Jane Groat, 703 305-5745

RIN: 3090-AE92
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                 Completed Actions
  
  
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4202. FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION (FTR) AMENDMENT 34, MAXIMUM PER DIEM 
RATES

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 301

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/22/93                    58 FR 67950
Final Action Effective          01/01/94                    58 FR 67950

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Donna Cooke, 703 305-5745

RIN: 3090-AE97
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                 Completed Actions
  
  
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4203.  MOTOR VEHICLES

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c), sec 205(c), 63 Stat 390

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-38; 41 CFR 101-39

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation updates fuel economy objectives through 
fiscal year 1995, deletes motor vehicle acquisition procedures, and 
implements the revised Standard Form 91, Motor Vehicle Accident Report.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/14/93                    58 FR 65288
Final Action Effective          12/14/93                    58 FR 65288

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Sean Allen, Director, Fleet Management Division (FBF), 
General Services Administration, Federal Supply Service, Washington, DC 
20406, 703 305-6278

RIN: 3090-AF10
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                 Completed Actions
  
  
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4204.  USE AND CARE OF GSA INTERAGENCY FLEET MANAGEMENT VEHICLES

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c), sec 205(c), 63 Stat 390

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-39

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation prohibits the use of tobacco products in GSA 
Interagency Fleet Management System vehicles and expands the 
utilization guidelines used to justify full-time vehicle assignment.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective after 
union negotiation with each 
agency                          12/02/93                    58 FR 63531
Final Action Effective          01/03/94                    58 FR 63531

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Sean Allen, Director, Fleet Management Division (FBF), 
General Services Administration, Federal Supply Service, Washington, DC 
20406, 703 305-6278

RIN: 3090-AF11
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                 Completed Actions
  
  
_______________________________________________________________________
 
4205.  FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION AMENDMENT 32; COMMERCIAL CARRIER 
ACCOMMODATIONS; CONFERENCE PLANNING; ACTUAL SUBSISTENCE EXPENSE 
REIMBURSEMENT; INDIRECT TRAVEL; ET AL

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5701 to 5709; 5 USC 5721 to 5734; 20 USC 
905(a); 31 USC 1353; 40 USC 486(c); EO 11609, 36 FR 13747, 3 CFR, 1975 
to 1975 Comp, p 586; EO 12466, 49 FR 7349, 3 CFR, 1984 Comp, p 165; EO 
12522, 50 FR 26337, 3 CFR, 1985 Comp, p 375

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 301-1; 41 CFR 301-2; 41 CFR 301-3; 41 CFR 301-4; 
41 CFR 301-7; 41 CFR 301-8; 41 CFR 301-9; 41 CFR 301-10; 41 CFR 301-11; 
41 CFR 301-15; 41 CFR 301-16; 41 CFR 302-1; 41 CFR 302-11; 41 CFR 304-1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment provides policy, consistent with the 
provisions of OMB Bulletin No. 93-11, governing the use of first-class 
transportation accommodations and conference planning. This amendment 
also allows use of the actual subsistence expense reimbursement method 
in situations where special or unusual circumstances occur over a 
sustained period of time. Finally, the amendment also clarifies FTR 
provisions governing group travel authorizations, employee 
responsibility for indirect travel expenses incurred for personal 
reasons, payment of certain limited relocation allowances to new 
appointees, and ``last move home'' benefits for employees who were 
previously Senior Executive Service (SES) career appointees and who 
elect to retain SES retirement benefits under 5 USC 3392; and 
incorporates certain editorial corrections and clarifications. The 
estimated economic impact of this amendment on all Federal agencies is 
$58.5 million.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/29/93                    58 FR 58234
Final Action Effective          10/29/93                    58 FR 58234

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Robert A. Clauson, Staff Accountant, Regulatory Pol. 
Br. (FBXR), Transportation Management Division, General Services 
Administration, Federal Supply Service, Washington, DC 20406, 703 305-
5745

RIN: 3090-AF27
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                 Completed Actions
  
  
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4206.  FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION AMENDMENT 33, MAXIMUM PER DIEM 
RATES

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5701 to 5709; EO 11609, 36 FR 13747, 3 CFR, 
1971 to 1975 Comp, p 586

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment increases the maximum per diem rate for the 
Mississippi Gulf Coast area (Harrison, Jackson, and Hancock counties). 
An analysis of data from a recent subsistence cost survey shows that 
subsistence costs have escalated in this area due to a significant 
increase in tourist travel. To provide adequate per diem reimbursement 
for Federal employee travel to the Gulf Coast area, the maximum lodging 
and meals and incidental expenses rates are adjusted to $59 and $30, 
respectively, resulting in a total per diem rate of $89. The estimated 
economic impact of this amendment on all Federal agencies is $99,612.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    11/02/93                    58 FR 58501
Final Action Effective          11/02/93                    58 FR 58501

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Karen Kinsella, Program Analyst, Program Analysis Br. 
(FBXP), Transportation Management Division, General Services 
Administration, Federal Supply Service, Washington, DC 20406, 703 305-
5745

RIN: 3090-AF28
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                 Completed Actions
  
  
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4207. FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATION PART 101-18, ACQUISITION OF 
REAL PROPERTY

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-18

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action - FPMR Amendment D-
92, Acquisition of Real Property07/29/93                    58 FR 40592
Final Action Effective          07/29/93                    58 FR 40592

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Paul Herndon, 202 501-4084

RIN: 3090-AE43
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                 Completed Actions
  
  
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4208. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE 
AGREEMENTS TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 105.71-1

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    08/16/93                    58 FR 43270
Final Action Effective          08/16/93

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Ada I. Rairigh, 202 501-0907

RIN: 3090-AE96
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                 Completed Actions
  
  
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4209.  GOVERNMENTWIDE REAL PROPERTY ASSET MANAGEMENT

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c), sec 205(c), 63 Stat 390

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-16

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Temporary Regulation D-75 extended the Work Space Management 
Plan and Budget Justification Form (GSA Form 3530) reporting 
requirement which collects estimated data on office utilization rate, 
personnel, workspace square footage, and rent obligations. There is no 
significant impact on agencies' budgets, administrative costs, or 
program operations by extending this reporting requirement. A brief 
extension was important so that GSA could collect the information for 
budget year 1995 and have enough time to phase out the report for 
budget year 1996.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Expired Temporary Regulation D-
75                              09/30/93

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James M. Cayce, Director, Governmentwide Policy 
Division, General Services Administration, 18th & F Streets NW., 
Washington, DC 20405, 202 501-0856

RIN: 3090-AF19
[FR Doc. 94-5345 Filed 04-22-94; 8:45 am]
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