[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations]
[National Science Foundation Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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National Science Foundation





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF)                                      
  
  
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

45 CFR Ch. VI

Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation is publishing its April 1994 
regulatory agenda pursuant to Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory 
Planning and Review'' (58 FR 51735; October 4, 1993); the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601-612; and the Office of Management and 
Budget Memorandum for Regulatory Policy Officers at Executive 
Departments and Establishments (December 14, 1993).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information on a 
particular item, call or write the individual identified as agency 
contact. General comments or inquiries about this agenda may be 
directed to Vicki L. De Hullu, Office of the General Counsel, National 
Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230, (703) 
306-1060.

Dated: February 2, 1994.

Vicki L. De Hullu,

Legal Office Administrator.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF)                   Proposed Rule Stage
  
  
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4287. CONFLICT OF INTERESTS/ETHICS STANDARDS, REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, 
TRAINING

Legal Authority:  5 USC 7351; 5 USC 7353; 5 USC app III; 5 USC app IV; 
EO 12674; 5 CFR 2634; 5 CFR 2635; 5 CFR 2638

CFR Citation:  45 CFR 680 to 685

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NSF regulations governing its Conflict of Interests/Ethics 
Program will be revised to conform to anticipated revised regulations 
from the Office of Government Ethics.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles S. Brown, Assistant General Counsel, National 
Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230, 703 
306-1060

RIN: 3145-AA20
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF)                   Proposed Rule Stage
  
  
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4288. AMENDMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES FOR PROPOSED 
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION ACTIVITIES IN ANTARCTICA

Legal Authority:  42 USC 4371 et seq, Nat. Enviro. Policy Act of 1970, 
as amended; 40 CFR 1500 to 1508, CEQ Regulations; EO 12114

CFR Citation:  45 CFR 641

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NSF's existing environmental assessment procedures for 
proposed National Science Foundation activities in Antarctica will be 
amended to take into account the requirements of the National 
Environmental Policy Act.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Miriam Leder, Assistant General Counsel, National 
Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230, 703 
306-1060

RIN: 3145-AA25
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF)                      Final Rule Stage
  
  
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4289. NEW RESTRICTIONS ON LOBBYING

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes

Legal Authority:  31 USC 1352; PL 100-121, sec 319

CFR Citation:  45 CFR 604

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 1352 of title 31 of the United States Code, enacted 
on October 23, 1989, imposes limitations on the use of appropriated 
funds to influence certain Federal contracting and financial 
transactions. National Science Foundation regulations implementing that 
statute will follow the governmentwide model now being developed.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              02/26/90                     55 FR 6736


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Herman Flemming, Policy Analyst, National Science 
Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230, 703 306-1243

RIN: 3145-AA17
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF)                     Completed Actions
  
  
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4290. CLAIMS COLLECTION AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFSET

CFR Citation:  45 CFR 608

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    12/29/93                    58 FR 68772
Final Action Effective          12/29/93

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jesse E. Lasken, 703 306-1060

RIN: 3145-AA23
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF)                     Completed Actions
  
  
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4291. SALARY OFFSET

CFR Citation:  45 CFR 607

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    12/29/93                    58 FR 68769
Final Action Effective          12/29/93

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jesse E. Lasken, 703 306-1060

RIN: 3145-AA24
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