[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations]
[Office of Management and Budget Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Part XXXVI





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: September 26, 1994.

Office of Management and Budget.

John B. Arthur,

Associate Director for Administration.

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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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4542        Performance of Commercial Activities (Circular No. A-76)..............................    0348-AA45 
4543        Major System Acquisitions (Circular No. A-109)........................................    0348-AA97 
4544        Cost Accounting Standards Administration..............................................    0348-AB25 
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4545        Audit Followup (Circular No. A-50)....................................................    0348-AB09 
4546        Cost Principles for Nonprofit Organizations (Circular No. A-122)......................    0348-AB01 
4547        Internal Control Systems (Circular No. A-123).........................................    0348-AB02 
4548        Audits of State and Local Governments (Circular No. A-128)............................    0348-AA90 
4549        Policies on Management of Federal Information Resources (Circular No. A-130)..........    0348-AA76 
4550        Audits of Institutions of Higher Education and Other Nonprofit Institutions (Circular               
            No. A-133)............................................................................    0348-AB22 
4551        Statistical Policy Directives.........................................................    0348-AA43 
4552        Recognition and Pricing of Changing Capital Asset Values Resulting From Mergers and                 
            Business Combinations.................................................................    0348-AB20 
4553        Cost Accounting Standards Board Disclosure Statement Form (CASB DS-1).................    0348-AB24 
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4554        Cost Principles For Educational Institutions (OMB Circular A-21)......................    0348-AB23 
4555        A Guide for Writing and Administering Performance Statements of Work for Service                    
            Contracts (OFPP Pamphlet No. 4).......................................................    0348-AA34 
4556        Cost Principles for State and Local Governments (Circular No. A-87)...................    0348-AA83 
4557        Indirect Cost Rates, Audit and Audit Followup at Educational Institutions (Circular                 
            No. A-88).............................................................................    0348-AB07 
4558        Uniform Requirements for Assistance to State and Local Governments (Circular No. A-                 
            102)..................................................................................    0348-AA96 
4559        Management of Federal Advisory Committees (Circular No. A-135)........................    0348-AB26 
4560        Application of Cost Accounting Standards to Colleges and Universities.................    0348-AB16 
4561        Unfunded Pension Costs................................................................    0348-AB18 
4562        Accounting for the Pricing of Fully Funded Defined Benefit Pension Plans in Government              
            Contracts.............................................................................    0348-AB21 
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4563        Management Oversight of Service Contracting (OFPP Policy Letter 93-1 Reissued)........    0348-AB13 
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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB)                     Prerule Stage
  
  
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4542. 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, Transportation, Commerce, Justice, Services Division, 
Washington, DC 20503, 202 395-6104

RIN: 0348-AA45
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4543. 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: David Muzio, Procurement Analyst, Office of Management 
and Budget, Office of Federal Procurement Policy, Washington, DC 20503, 
202 395-6803

RIN: 0348-AA97
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4544.  COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

Legal Authority:  41 USC 422

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 99

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Cost Accounting Standards Board is proposing to revise 
its rules concerning cost accounting practice changes.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           11/00/94
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. The agency has not yet determined whether 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-AB25
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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB)               Proposed Rule Stage
  
  
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4545. 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: Circular A-50 establishes policies and procedures to be used 
by Federal agencies in the review of audit reports.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

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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4546. 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               10/00/94
Final Action                    02/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Hoogeveen, Policy Analyst, Office of Management 
and Budget, Office of Federal Financial Management, Washington, DC 
20503, 202 395-3993

RIN: 0348-AB01
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4547. 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.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed Revision               11/00/94
Final Revision                  03/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Cindy Salavantis, Policy Analyst, Office of Management 
and Budget, Office of Federal Financial Management, Washington, DC 
20503, 202 395-6911

RIN: 0348-AB02
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4548. 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               02/00/95
Final Revision                  07/00/95

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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4549. 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 July 15, 1994, OMB 
completed the second of three revisions to the Circular. Plans are to 
propose changes to the computer security Appendix of the Circular by 
the end of 1994.

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     07/25/94                    59 FR 37905
Third Phase Revision Proposed   10/00/94
Third Phase Revision Final      12/00/94

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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4550. 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               10/00/94
Final Revision                  03/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0348-AB22
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4551. 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 revised draft circular is planned to be issued for public 
comment by March, 1995. The final circular is planned for September, 
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 Comment03/00/95
Final Circular                  09/00/95

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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4552. RECOGNITION AND PRICING OF CHANGING CAPITAL ASSET VALUES RESULTING 
FROM MERGERS AND BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

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                           05/24/94                    59 FR 26774
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/25/94                    59 FR 26774
NPRM                            10/00/94
NPRM Comment Period End         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: 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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4553.  COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FORM 
(CASB DS-1)

Legal Authority:  41 USC 422

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 99

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Cost Accounting Standards Board (CASB), proposes to 
revise it Disclosure Statement Form (CASB DS-1)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           04/04/94                    59 FR 15695
ANPRM Comment Period End        06/20/94                    59 FR 15695
NPRM                            11/00/94
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. The agency has not yet determined whether there 
is a paperwork burden associated with this action.

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

RIN: 0348-AB24
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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB)                  Final Rule Stage
  
  
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4554. 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               07/21/94                    59 FR 37276
Final Revision                  11/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Linda Hoogeveen, Office of Federal Financial 
Management, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503, 202 
395-3812

RIN: 0348-AB23
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4555. 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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4556. 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                  10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

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

RIN: 0348-AA83
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4557. 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                      12/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

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

RIN: 0348-AB07
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4558. 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                  10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

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

RIN: 0348-AA96
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4559.  MANAGEMENT OF FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEES (CIRCULAR NO. A-
135)

Legal Authority:  31 USC 1111

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This Circular provides guidance and instructions on the 
management of Federal advisory committees and requires Executive 
departments and agencies to establish a committee planning and review 
process.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Circular                  10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steve Mertens, Policy Analyst, Office of Management and 
Budget, Federal Services Branch, Transportation, Commerce, Justice and 
Services Division Washington, DC 20503, 202 395-5090

RIN: 0348-AB26
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4560. APPLICATION OF COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS TO COLLEGES AND 
UNIVERSITIES

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                    10/01/94
Final Action Effective          10/01/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is 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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4561. UNFUNDED PENSION COSTS

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                    11/00/94
Final Action Effective          11/00/94

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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4562. ACCOUNTING FOR THE PRICING OF FULLY FUNDED DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION 
PLANS IN GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS

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                    11/00/94
Final Action Effective          11/00/94

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)                 Completed Actions
  
  
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4563. MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT OF SERVICE CONTRACTING (OFPP POLICY LETTER 93-
1 REISSUED)

Legal Authority:  41 USC 405

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Policy Letter 93-1 (Reissued), ``Management Oversight of 
Service Contracting'', focuses on specific types of service contracting 
problems and provides agencies with a more ``results oriented'' 
approach to managing and administering service contracts through the 
``best Practices'' concept. A series of questions are provided as 
guidelines for agencies to use in the five areas that require increased 
management attention: inherently governmental functions, competition, 
control, cost effectiveness, and conflict 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 Action                    05/24/94                    59 FR 26818
Final Revision--Reissue Policy 
Letter                          05/24/94                    59 FR 26818

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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