[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations]
[Office of Management and Budget Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Part XXXIV




 
Office of Management and Budget





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda


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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB)                                  
  
  
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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

5 CFR Ch. III and 48 CFR Ch. 99

Federal Regulations; OMB Circulars, OFPP Policy Letters, and CASB Cost 
Accounting Standards Included in the Semiannual Agenda of Federal 
Activities

AGENCY: Office of Management and Budget.

ACTION: Publication of semiannual agenda.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is publishing its 
semiannual agenda of upcoming activities for OMB Circulars, Office of 
Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) Policy Letters, and Cost Accounting 
Standards Board (CASB) Cost Accounting Standards.

    OMB Circulars and OFPP Policy Letters are published in 
accordance with OMB's internal procedures for implementing 
Executive Order No. 12866 (October 4, 1993; 58 FR 51735). OMB 
policy guidelines are issued under authority derived from several 
sources including: Subtitles I, II, and V of title 31, United 
States Code; Executive Order No. 11541; and other specific 
authority as cited. OMB Circulars and OFPP Policy Letters 
communicate guidance, instructions, and information of a continuing 
nature to executive branch agencies. As such, OMB Circulars and 
OFPP Policy Letters are not regulations. Nonetheless, because these 
issuances are typically of public interest, they are generally 
published in the Federal Register in both proposed (for public 
comment) and final stages. For this reason, they are presented 
below in the standard format of ``prerule,'' ``proposed rule,'' and 
``final rule'' stages.

    CASB Cost Accounting Standards are issued under authority 
derived from 41 U.S.C. 422. Cost Accounting Standards are rules 
governing the measurement, assignment, and allocation of costs to 
contracts with the United States Government.

    For purposes of this agenda, we have excluded directives that 
outline procedures to be followed in connection with the 
President's budget and legislative programs and directives that 
affect only the internal functions, management, or personnel of 
Federal agencies.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: See agency person listed for each 
entry in the agenda, c/o Office of Management and Budget, Washington, 
DC 20503. On the overall agenda, contact John B. Arthur, (202) 395-
7250, at the above address.

Dated: March 25, 1994.

Office of Management and Budget.

John B. Arthur,

Assistant Director for Administration. 

                                                 Prerule Stage                                                  
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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4302        Performance of Commercial Activities (Circular No. A-76)..............................    0348-AA45 
4303        Major System Acquisitions (Circular No. A-109)........................................    0348-AA97 
4304        Recognition and Pricing of Changing Capital Asset Values Resulting From Mergers and                 
            Business Combinations.................................................................   0348-AB20  
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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 Number                                                                                                Number   
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4305        Cost Principles For Educational Institutions (OMB Circular A-21)......................    0348-AB23 
4306        Audit Followup (Circular No. A-50)....................................................    0348-AB09 
4307        Cost Principles for Nonprofit Organizations (Circular No. A-122)......................    0348-AB01 
4308        Internal Control Systems (Circular No. A-123).........................................    0348-AB02 
4309        Audits of State and Local Governments (Circular No. A-128)............................    0348-AA90 
4310        Audits of Institutions of Higher Education and Other Nonprofit Institutions (Circular               
            No. A-133)............................................................................    0348-AB22 
4311        Statistical Policy Directives.........................................................   0348-AA43  
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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4312        A Guide for Writing and Administering Performance Statements of Work for Service                    
            Contracts (OFPP Pamphlet No. 4).......................................................    0348-AA34 
4313        Cost Principles for State and Local Governments (Circular No. A-87)...................    0348-AA83 
4314        Indirect Cost Rates, Audit and Audit Followup at Educational Institutions (Circular                 
            No. A-88).............................................................................    0348-AB07 
4315        Uniform Requirements for Assistance to State and Local Governments (Circular No. A-                 
            102)..................................................................................    0348-AA96 
4316        Policies on Management of Federal Information Resources (Circular No. A-130)..........    0348-AA76 
4317        Application of Cost Accounting Standards to Colleges and Universities.................    0348-AB16 
4318        Unfunded Pension Costs................................................................    0348-AB18 
4319        Accounting for the Pricing of Fully Funded Defined Benefit Pension Plans in Government              
            Contracts.............................................................................    0348-AB21 
4320        Management Oversight of Service Contracting (OFPP Policy Letter 93-1).................   0348-AB13  
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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4321        Policy Governing Charges for Rental Quarters and Other Facilities (Circular No. A-45).    0348-AA85 
4322        Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of                  
            Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations (Circular No. A-110)...    0348-AA98 
4323        Federal Participation in the Development and Use of Voluntary Standards (Circular No.               
            A-119)................................................................................    0348-AA99 
4324        Guidelines for the Use of Advisory and Assistance Services (Circular A-120)...........    0348-AB00 
4325        Thresholds for Cost Accounting Standards Coverage.....................................    0348-AB17 
4326        Automated Procurement Systems (OFPP Policy Letter)....................................   0348-AB11  
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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB)                     Prerule Stage
  
  
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4302. PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES (CIRCULAR NO. A-76)

Legal Authority:  31 USC 503(b); 31 USC 1111; 31 USC 1114(a); 41 USC 
405(a), sec 6(a), The OFPP Act, as amended; EO 8248, sec 2, as amended; 
Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1970; EO 11541, sec 1, as amended; EO 
12615, sec 2

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OMB Circular No. A-76, last revised in August 1983, sets 
forth the policy of acquiring commercial products and services from the 
private sector, and provides guidance on the development of performance 
work statements and on comparing the cost of Government performance 
with contractor performance. This Circular is currently under review to 
incorporate changes including those recommended by the President's 
Council for Management Improvement.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Under Review                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: David C. Childs, Policy Analyst, Office of Management 
and Budget, General Management Division, Washington, DC 20503, 202 395-
6104

RIN: 0348-AA45
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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB)                     Prerule Stage
  
  
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4303. MAJOR SYSTEM ACQUISITIONS (CIRCULAR NO. A-109)

Legal Authority:  31 USC 1111; 41 USC 405

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OMB Circular No. A-109 is intended to ensure the 
effectiveness and efficiency of the Major System Acquisition Process. 
The Circular is being reviewed to address statutory, policy and 
management changes that have occurred since it was first issued in 
1976.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Request for Public Comment on 
Existing Circular               07/03/91                    56 FR 30601


Next Action Undetermined

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: Wayne Amchin, Management Analyst, Office of Management 
and Budget, Office of Federal Procurement Policy, Washington, DC 20503, 
202 395-4908

RIN: 0348-AA97
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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB)                     Prerule Stage
  
  
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4304. RECOGNITION AND PRICING OF CHANGING CAPITAL ASSET VALUES RESULTING 
FROM MERGERS AND BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes

Legal Authority:  41 USC 422

CFR Citation:  48 CFR ch 99

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule deals with the measurement and assignment of the 
costs resulting from the recognition of changing capital asset values 
established subsequent to mergers and business combinations by 
Government contractors.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           05/00/94
ANPRM Comment Period End        05/00/94

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: Rein Abel, Director of Research, Cost Accounting 
Standards Board, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Federal 
Procurement Policy, Washington, DC 20503, 202 395-3254

RIN: 0348-AB20
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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB)               Proposed Rule Stage
  
  
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4305.  COST PRINCIPLES FOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (OMB CIRCULAR 
A-21)

Legal Authority:  31 USC 503

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This Circular establishes cost accounting principles and 
specifies the allowability of costs charged to federally funded 
research projects. The proposal will make certain standards of the Cost 
Accounting Standards Board applicable to awards made to institutions, 
and may amend other provisions of the Circular.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed Revision               04/00/94
Final Revision                  07/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Jack Sheehan, Office of Federal Financial Management, 
Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503, 202 395-3993

RIN: 0348-AB23
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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB)               Proposed Rule Stage
  
  
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4306. AUDIT FOLLOWUP (CIRCULAR NO. A-50)

Legal Authority:  PL 100-504, Amending the Inspector General Act of 
1978

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The revision of Circular A-50 is to incorporate management 
reporting requirements and definitions contained in P.L. 100-504.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed Revision               05/00/94
Final Revision                  09/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kathleen Turco, Management Analyst, Office of 
Management and Budget, Office of Federal Financial Management, 
Washington, DC 20503, 202 395-6911

RIN: 0348-AB09
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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB)               Proposed Rule Stage
  
  
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4307. COST PRINCIPLES FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS (CIRCULAR NO. A-122)

Legal Authority:  PL 101-576, sec 503(a) and (b), CFO Act of 1990

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This review will update the Circular.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed Revision               07/00/94

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Cocozza, Policy Analyst, Office of Management and 
Budget, Office of Federal Financial Management, Washington, DC 20503, 
202 395-3052

RIN: 0348-AB01
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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB)               Proposed Rule Stage
  
  
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4308. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS (CIRCULAR NO. A-123)

Legal Authority:  PL 97-255 Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act; 
31 USC 3512

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OMB Circular A-123 implements the Federal Managers' Financial 
Integrity Act (FMFIA) and establishes policies and procedures for 
internal control reviews. The Circular will be reviewed for 
opportunities to simplify the internal control process.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed Revision               05/00/94
Final Revision                  09/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Wendy Zenker, Management Analyst, Office of Management 
and Budget, Office of Federal Financial Management, Washington, DC 
20503, 202 395-6911

RIN: 0348-AB02
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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB)               Proposed Rule Stage
  
  
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4309. AUDITS OF STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (CIRCULAR NO. A-128)

Legal Authority:  31 USC 7501; 31 USC 1111

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This Circular establishes requirements for audits of state 
and local governments.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed Revision               08/00/94
Final Revision                  12/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Sheila Conley, Office of Management and Budget, Office 
of Federal Financial Management, Washington, DC 20503, 202 395-3070

RIN: 0348-AA90
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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB)               Proposed Rule Stage
  
  
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4310.  AUDITS OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND OTHER 
NONPROFIT INSTITUTIONS (CIRCULAR NO. A-133)

Legal Authority:  31 USC 503

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This Circular establishes requirements for audits of 
institutions of higher education and other nonprofit institutions.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed Revision               04/00/94
Final Revision                  09/00/94

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Palmer Marcantonio, Office of Federal Financial 
Management, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503, 202 
395-3993

RIN: 0348-AB22
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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB)               Proposed Rule Stage
  
  
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4311. STATISTICAL POLICY DIRECTIVES

Legal Authority:  31 USC 1104(d); 44 USC 3504(d)(4)

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Directives give general policies for gathering, 
compiling, analyzing, publishing, and disseminating statistical 
information by the agencies in the Executive Branch of the Federal 
Government. A draft Circular was issued for public comment on January 
20, 1988. The public comment period was subsequently extended to July 
15, 1988. A revised draft circular is planned to be issued for public 
comment by September, 1994. The final circular is planned for March 
1995.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Draft Circular for Public 
Comment                         01/20/88                     53 FR 1542
Revised Draft for Public Comment09/00/94
Final Circular                  03/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Katherine Wallman, Chief, Statistical Policy, Office of 
Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Washington, DC 20503, 202 395-3093

RIN: 0348-AA43
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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB)                  Final Rule Stage
  
  
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4312. A GUIDE FOR WRITING AND ADMINISTERING PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS OF 
WORK FOR SERVICE CONTRACTS (OFPP PAMPHLET NO. 4)

Legal Authority:  31 USC 1112; 31 USC 1114; 41 USC 401 et seq

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The OFPP performance-based service contracting team is 
developing a best practices/lessons learned guidebook which will be 
done by January 1, 1995. At that time, OFPP Pamphlet No. 4 will be 
rescinded.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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To Be Withdrawn                 01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Linda Mesaros, Management Analyst, Office of Management 
and Budget, Office of Federal Procurement Policy, Washington, DC 20503, 
202 395-4821

RIN: 0348-AA34
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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB)                  Final Rule Stage
  
  
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4313. COST PRINCIPLES FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (CIRCULAR NO. A-87)

Legal Authority:  31 USC 1111; PL 101-576, sec 503(a) and (b), CFO Act 
of 1990

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This review will update the circular.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed Revision               08/19/93                    58 FR 44212
Final Revision                  07/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Palmer Marcantonio, Office of Management and Budget, 
Office of Federal Financial Management, Washington, DC 20503, 202 395-
3993

RIN: 0348-AA83
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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB)                  Final Rule Stage
  
  
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4314. INDIRECT COST RATES, AUDIT AND AUDIT FOLLOWUP AT EDUCATIONAL 
INSTITUTIONS (CIRCULAR NO. A-88)

Legal Authority:  31 USC 1111; PL 101-576, Chief Financial Officers Act 
of 1990

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This Circular provides policies for:
(a) establishing indirect cost rates;
(b) auditing;
(c) correcting systems deficiencies; and
(d) resolving questioned cost.
This Circular will be rescinded.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice of Rescission            10/01/91                    56 FR 49824
Rescission                      07/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Palmer Marcantonio, Office of Management and Budget, 
Office of Federal Financial Management, Washington, DC 20503, 202 395-
3993

RIN: 0348-AB07
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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB)                  Final Rule Stage
  
  
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4315. UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSISTANCE TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 
(CIRCULAR NO. A-102)

Legal Authority:  42 USC 4212 et seq; 41 USC 401 et seq

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of the review is to update the Circular to 
include statutory changes passed since the issuance of the Circular on 
March 11, 1988.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed Revision               08/05/92                    57 FR 34599
Final Revision                  06/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Palmer Marcantonio, Office of Management and Budget, 
Office of Federal Financial Management, Washington, DC 20503, 202 395-
3993

RIN: 0348-AA96
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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB)                  Final Rule Stage
  
  
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4316. POLICIES ON MANAGEMENT OF FEDERAL INFORMATION RESOURCES (CIRCULAR 
NO. A-130)

Legal Authority:  44 USC 3504; 5 USC 552a; 40 USC 759; 40 USC 487

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OMB Circular No. A-130, ``Management of Federal Information 
Resources,'' issued December 12, 1985, establishes policy for the 
management of Federal information resources, and provides certain 
procedural and analytic guidelines for implementing specific aspects of 
these policies. OMB is reviewing the Circular for consistency with the 
Computer Security Act of 1987 (PL 100-235) and the Computer Matching 
and Privacy Protection Act of 1988. On June 25, 1993, OMB completed the 
first of three revisions to the Circular. On September 10, 1993, OMB 
proposed changes to the information technology management part of the 
Circular. Plans are to propose changes to the computer security part of 
the Circular next year.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Begin Review                    01/04/88
Advance Proposal of Changes     01/04/89                      54 FR 214
Comment Period End              04/10/89
Second Advance Proposal To 
Replace Circular                06/15/89                    54 FR 25554
Third Advance Proposal To 
Replace Circular                03/04/91                     56 FR 9026
Proposal To Replace Circular    04/29/92                    57 FR 18296
First Phase Revision Final      06/25/93                    58 FR 36068
Second Phase Revision Proposed  09/10/93                    58 FR 47790
Second Phase Revision Final     04/00/94
Third Phase Revision Proposed   04/00/94
Third Phase Revision Final      09/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter N. Weiss, Senior Policy Analyst, Office of 
Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Washington, DC 20503, 202 395-4814

RIN: 0348-AA76
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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB)                  Final Rule Stage
  
  
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4317. APPLICATION OF COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS TO COLLEGES AND 
UNIVERSITIES

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes

Legal Authority:  41 USC 422

CFR Citation:  48 CFR ch 99

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Cost Accounting Standards Board is considering the 
development of Cost Accounting Standards and an applicable disclosure 
statement for application to colleges and universities that receive 
federal contracts.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           06/02/92                    57 FR 23189
ANPRM Comment Period End        08/03/92                    57 FR 23189
NPRM                            12/21/92                    57 FR 60503
NPRM Comment Period End         03/05/93                    57 FR 60503
Final Action                    04/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: Rudolph Schuhbauer, Project Director, Cost Accounting 
Standards Board, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Federal 
Procurement Policy, Washington, DC 20503, 202 395-3254

RIN: 0348-AB16
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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB)                  Final Rule Stage
  
  
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4318. UNFUNDED PENSION COSTS

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes

Legal Authority:  41 USC 422

CFR Citation:  48 CFR ch 99

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule deals with the treatment of pension costs 
attributable to unfunded government contractor pension plans.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           01/26/93                     58 FR 6103
ANPRM Comment Period End        04/12/93                     58 FR 6103
NPRM                            11/05/93                    58 FR 58999
NPRM Comment Period End         01/04/94                    58 FR 58999
Final Action                    07/00/94
Final Action Effective          07/00/94

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: Richard C. Loeb, Executive Secretary, Cost Accounting 
Standards Board, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Federal 
Procurement Policy, Washington, DC 20503, 202 395-3254

RIN: 0348-AB18
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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB)                  Final Rule Stage
  
  
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4319. ACCOUNTING FOR THE PRICING OF FULLY FUNDED DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION 
PLANS IN GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes

Legal Authority:  41 USC 422

CFR Citation:  48 CFR ch 99

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule deals with the measurement and assignment of the 
costs of defined benefit pension plans, to Government contracts, in 
situations in which plan funding has been subject to certain 
limitations prescribed in the Internal Revenue Code under the Omnibus 
Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987, PL 100-203, 101 Stat 1330-1331, as 
well as the 1986 Tax Reform Act, PL 99-514, 100 Stat 2085.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           01/26/93                     58 FR 6103
ANPRM Comment Period End        04/12/93                     58 FR 6103
NPRM                            11/05/93                    58 FR 58999
NPRM Comment Period End         01/04/94                    58 FR 58999
Final Action                    07/00/94
Final Action Effective          07/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: Richard C. Loeb, Executive Secretary, Cost Accounting 
Standards Board, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Federal 
Procurement Policy, Washington, DC 20503, 202 395-3254

RIN: 0348-AB21
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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB)                  Final Rule Stage
  
  
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4320. MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT OF SERVICE CONTRACTING (OFPP POLICY LETTER 93-
1)

Legal Authority:  41 USC 405

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Proposed Policy Letter, ``Management Oversight of Service 
Contracting'', focuses on specific types of service contracting 
problems and mandates greater management controls in the acquisition 
and use of such contracts. A series of questions are provided as 
guidelines for agencies to use in improving controls in the five areas 
that require increased managerial attention: inherently governmental 
functions, competition,control, cost effectiveness, and conflicts of 
interest.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Draft for Public Comment        12/20/91                    56 FR 66091
Issued Policy Letter            12/02/93                    58 FR 63593
Issued Proposed Supplement      02/02/94                     59 FR 4955
Final Revision                  05/00/94

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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: Linda G. Williams, Deputy Associate Administrator for 
Policy Development, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Federal 
Procurement Policy, Washington, DC 20503, 202 395-3302

RIN: 0348-AB13
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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB)                 Completed Actions
  
  
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4321. POLICY GOVERNING CHARGES FOR RENTAL QUARTERS AND OTHER FACILITIES 
(CIRCULAR NO. A-45)

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5911(f); EO 11609, sec 9

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OMB Circular No. A-45 was issued to provide policy guidance 
regarding charges for rental quarters and other Government facilities. 
OMB has reviewed this Circular pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 
9 of the previous version of the Circular , dated March 28, 1984. The 
final version of the Circular was signed October 20, 1993. .

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Draft Published for Comment     11/22/91                    56 FR 58935
Publish Final Circular          10/26/93                    58 FR 57678
Final Action                    10/26/93                    58 FR 57678
Final Action Effective          11/19/93                    58 FR 57678

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Richard A. Ong, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office 
of Management and Budget, Office of Federal Procurement Policy, 
Washington, DC 20503, 202 395-7209

RIN: 0348-AA85
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4322. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS WITH 
INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, HOSPITALS, AND OTHER NONPROFIT 
ORGANIZATIONS (CIRCULAR NO. A-110)

Legal Authority:  41 USC 401 et seq

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The administrative requirements of the Circular were updated.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed Revision               08/27/92                    57 FR 39018
Final Revision                  11/29/93                    57 FR 62992
Final Action                    11/29/93                    57 FR 62992
Final Action Effective          11/29/93                    57 FR 62992

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Palmer A. Marcantonio, Office of Management and Budget, 
Office of Federal Financial Management, Washington, DC 20503, 202 395-
3993

RIN: 0348-AA98
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4323. FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF VOLUNTARY 
STANDARDS (CIRCULAR NO. A-119)

Legal Authority:  31 USC 1111

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This Circular encourages Federal participation in the 
development of voluntary standards, and the use of such standards in 
procurement, regulatory and other applications. The Circular has been 
revised to encourage greater use of international standards, 
environmentally sound standards, and standards utilizing the metric 
system of measurement. The new Circular also includes provisions to 
foster a greater degree of implementation by federal agencies.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Begin Review                    10/01/91
Revision Published for Comment  03/20/92                     57 FR 9749
Issued Revised Circular         10/26/93                    58 FR 57643

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: Chris Jordan, Policy Analyst, Office of Management and 
Budget, Office of Federal Procurement Policy, Washington, DC 20503, 202 
395-6803

RIN: 0348-AA99
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4324. GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF ADVISORY AND ASSISTANCE SERVICES 
(CIRCULAR A-120)

Legal Authority:  41 USC 405; 31 USC 1111

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Circular A-120 defines advisory and assistance services, 
establishes management controls, and assigns responsibilities to the 
agency head for the effective use of these services. A new more 
comprehensive approach-- in the form of an OFPP Policy Letter on the 
``Management Oversight of Service Contracting'' -- is being developed 
to replace A-120. The Policy Letter provides specific guidance on what 
constitutes good management practices to prevent abuses in the use of 
service contracting.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Development of Draft Policy 
Letter                          07/30/91
Internal OMB Clearance          08/23/91
Obtain Agency Comments          09/13/91
Publish Draft for Comment       12/20/91                    56 FR 66091
Publish Proposed Rescission 
Notice                          12/20/91                    56 FR 66089
Comment Period End              02/18/92
Final Action - Issued Final OFPP 
Policy Letter (93-01) on 12/02/
93                              12/02/93                    58 FR 63593
Correction to Final Notice      01/02/94                      59 FR 789

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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: Linda G. Williams, Deputy Associate Administrator for 
Policy Development, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Federal 
Procurement Policy, Washington, DC 20503, 202 395-3302

RIN: 0348-AB00
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4325. THRESHOLDS FOR COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS COVERAGE

Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes

Legal Authority:  41 USC 422

CFR Citation:  48 CFR ch 99

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule adjusted the thresholds for the application of the 
Cost Accounting Standards to negotiated government prime contracts and 
subcontracts.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           10/16/92                    57 FR 47438
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/15/92                    57 FR 47438
NPRM                            04/09/93                    58 FR 18363
NPRM Comment Period End         06/23/93                    58 FR 18363
Final Action                    11/04/93                    58 FR 58798
Final Action Effective          11/04/93                    58 FR 58798
End Review                      11/04/93

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

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: Richard C. Loeb, Executive Secretary, Cost Accounting 
Standards Board, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Federal 
Procurement Policy, Washington, DC 20503, 202 395-3254

RIN: 0348-AB17
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4326. AUTOMATED PROCUREMENT SYSTEMS (OFPP POLICY LETTER)

Legal Authority:  41 USC 405

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Proposed Policy Letter, ``Automated Procurement Data 
Systems'' establishes policies for improving the management and control 
of automated data systems. The Policy Letter requires agencies to 
utilize appropriate internal management controls to obtain accurate, 
complete, and timely reporting of data on Federal contracting. It also 
requires agencies to minimize duplication associated with designing and 
developing automated procurement systems.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Draft for Public Comment        04/27/92                    57 FR 15338
Comment Period End              06/26/92
Withdrawn - No Further Action 
Expected                        01/28/94

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: Linda G. Williams, Deputy Associate Administrator for 
Policy Development, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Federal 
Procurement Policy, Washington, DC 20503, 202 395-3302

RIN: 0348-AB11
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