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Part XXXIII





National Science Foundation





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

Federal Register / Vol. 60, No. 88 / Monday, May 8, 1995 / 
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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 1995 
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 21, 1994).

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 17, 1995.

Vicki L. De Hullu,

Legal Office Administrator.



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4161.  REPEAL STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES OF 
THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION AND RULES OF PRACTICE FOR THE FOUNDATION

Priority:  Agency Priority

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1870(a); 5 USC 301; 5 CFR 2635.105(c)(3)

CFR Citation:  45 CFR 680; 45 CFR 681; 45 CFR 682; 45 CFR 683; 45 CFR 
684

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Repeal of Ethics Regulations superseded by 5 CFR part 2635 
and proposed NSF Supplemental Ethics rules to be issued at 5 CFR part 
5301; and NSF rules of practice replacing current NSF practices.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: To be issued separately from ``Supplemental 
Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the National Science 
Foundation'' (5 CFR part 5301).

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

RIN: 3145-AA29



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4162. SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES OF 
THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

Priority:  Agency Priority

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 5 USC app (Ethics in Government Act of 
1978); 42 USC 1870(a); EO 12674; EO 12731; 5 CFR 2635.105; 5 CFR 
2635.502; 5 CFR 2635.802(a); 5 CFR 2635.803

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 5301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NSF regulations governing its Conflict of Interests/Ethics 
Program will be revised to conform to 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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4163.  NONPROCUREMENT DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION; COMMON RULE 
TO ACHIEVE RECIPROCITY WITH PROCUREMENT

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1870(a)

CFR Citation:  45 CFR 620

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Technical amendments to nonprocurement debarment and 
suspension common rule to achieve reciprocity with procurement.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    05/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Anita Eisenstadt, Assistant General Counsel, National 
Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1265, Arlington, VA 
22230, 703 306-1060

RIN: 3145-AA28


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4164. NEW RESTRICTIONS ON LOBBYING

CFR Citation:  45 CFR 604

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Withdrawn - No action 
anticipated within the next 12 
months.                         04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Herman Fleming, 703 306-1243

RIN: 3145-AA17
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4165. AMENDMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES FOR PROPOSED 
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION ACTIVITIES IN ANTARCTICA

CFR Citation:  45 CFR 641

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Withdrawn                       02/24/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Miriam Leder, 703 306-1060

RIN: 3145-AA25
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4166. TESTIMONY AND PRODUCTION OF RECORDS

CFR Citation:  45 CFR 615

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    08/26/94                    59 FR 44056
Final Action Effective          08/26/94                    59 FR 44056

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Miriam Leder, 703 306-1060

RIN: 3145-AA26
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4167. GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS TO STATE AND LOCAL 
GOVERNMENTS (THRESHOLDS)

CFR Citation:  45 CFR 602

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    04/19/95                    60 FR 19638
Final Action Effective          05/19/95                    60 FR 19638

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jean Feldman, 703 306-1527

RIN: 3145-AA27
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