[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[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 regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: This agenda announces the proposed regulatory actions that GSA 
plans for the next 12 months and those that were completed since 
October 1995. This agenda was developed under the guidelines in an 
Office of Management and Budget memorandum dated January 2, 1996. 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) 501-2647.

Dated: March 14, 1996.

Martha N. Johnson,

Associate Administrator, Management Services and Human Resources (C).

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3583        Reissuance of the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR).......    3090-AE90 
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3584        Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) Amendment (Unassigned), Acceptance of Payment From a                
            Non-Federal Source for Travel Expenses................................................    3090-AE19 
3585        Update of Transportation Documentation and Audit Regulations..........................    3090-AE77 
3586        Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) Amendment (Unassigned), Use of Government Aircraft and              
            Government-Negotiated Rental Agreement Automobiles....................................    3090-AE82 
3587        Amend FIRMR Procedures To Allow Agencies To Screen and Reassign All Excess FIP                      
            Resources.............................................................................    3090-AF32 
3588        Disclosure and Use of Proprietary Information.........................................    3090-AF47 
3589        FTR Amendment (Unassigned), Last Move Home Benefit for Veterans Affairs Medical Center              
            Directors and Members of the Immediate Family of a Deceased Employee..................    3090-AF63 
3590        Implementation of FASA Commercial Items and Truth in Negotiation Act Rules, GSAR 5-                 
            408, CHGE 70..........................................................................    3090-AF86 
3591        Amendment of FIRMR Schedule Provisions................................................    3090-AF89 
3592        Federal Travel Regulation Amendment (Unassigned); Privately Owned Vehicle Mileage                   
            Reimbursement.........................................................................    3090-AF93 
3593        Federal Property Management Regulations Part 101-17, Assignment and Utilization of                  
            Space.................................................................................    3090-AD42 
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3594        Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, and, Where Applicable,              
            Sex...................................................................................    3090-AC49 
3595        Enforcement of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Federally Assisted                     
            Programs..............................................................................    3090-AE32 
3596        Office Copying Machines...............................................................    3090-AF08 
3597        Criteria for Reporting Excess Personal Property.......................................    3090-AF39 
3598        Amendment of the FIRMR Provisions To Modify Requirements for Obtaining Delegations of               
            Procurement Authority.................................................................    3090-AE71 
3599        Implement Requirements for Energy-Efficient Computers.................................    3090-AF03 
3600        Implementation of Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act................................    3090-AF51 
3601        Federal Supply Schedule Contracts--Cooperative Purchasing.............................    3090-AF68 
3602        Smoking...............................................................................    3090-AF02 
3603        Location of Federal Facilities in Urban Areas.........................................    3090-AF94 
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3604        Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) Amendment 44, Increase in Maximum Reimbursement                     
            Limitations for Real Estate Sale and Purchase Expenses................................    3090-AF73 
3605        Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) Amendment 46, Relocation Income Tax (RIT) Allowance                 
            Tax Tables............................................................................    3090-AF78 
3606        Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) Amendment 47, Maximum Per Diem Rates..................    3090-AF79 
3607        Use and Replacement Standards for Electronic Typewriters and Electronic Office                      
            Machines..............................................................................    3090-AF91 
3608        Amendment of FIRMR Provisions To Ensure Currency and Relevancy........................    3090-AF31 
3609        Amendment of FIRMR Provisions Regarding Multi-Agency Use of Contracts for FIP                       
            Resources.............................................................................    3090-AF57 
3610        Amendment of FIRMR Provisions Regarding the Standard and Optional Forms Program.......    3090-AF72 
3611        Amendment To Revise FIRMR Inventory Provisions........................................    3090-AF74 
3612        Amendment of FIRMR Provisions Regarding Local Telecommunications Service..............    3090-AF81 
3613        Amendment To Revise the FIRMR To Reflect FAR and Other Changes........................    3090-AF82 
3614        Amendment of FIRMR Provisions Regarding GSA's Local Telecommunications Program........    3090-AF83 
3615        Amendment To Revise FIRMR Provisions To Reflect GSA Organizational Changes............    3090-AF84 
3616        Warranty Clause for Multiple Award Schedule Contracts.................................    3090-AF45 
3617        Qualifications of Employees Working on Building Service Contracts.....................    3090-AF46 
3618        Miscellaneous Changes, GSAR 5-401, CHGE 68............................................    3090-AF80 
3619        General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation; Implementation of FAC 90-31                 
            (GSAR 5-403) CHGE 67..................................................................    3090-AF85 
3620        Implementation of FASA Small Business; Protest, Disputes, and Appeals; Subcontractor                
            Payment Rules, and Service Contract Funding, CHGE 69..................................    3090-AF87 
3621        Federal Travel Regulation Amendment 45; Increase in the Maximum Travel Expense Amount               
            Which May Be Claimed Without Requirement for a Supporting Receipt.....................    3090-AF88 
3622        Tobacco Vending.......................................................................    3090-AF90 
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OFFICE OF POLICY, PLANNING AND EVALUATION


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3583. REISSUANCE OF THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION 
REGULATION (GSAR)

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 501; 48 CFR 502; 48 CFR 503; 48 CFR 504; 48 CFR 
505; 48 CFR 506; 48 CFR 507; 48 CFR 508; 48 CFR 509; 48 CFR 510; 48 CFR 
511; 48 CFR 512; 48 CFR 513; 48 CFR 514; 48 CFR 515; ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The General Services Administration (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.

Statement of Need: GSA plans to publish a proposal to revise the entire 
GSAR. The proposal will redefine the objectives of the procurement 
system and its regulatory base, establish very narrow standards for the 
scope and nature of the regulation, eliminate provisions that impede 
productivity or unnecessarily increase administrative costs, reduce 
rigid rules in favor of guiding principles, delegate authority and 
accountability to the lowest level consistent with competency, and 
reduce the overall volume of the regulation by at least 50 percent. 
After consideration of public comments, the entire regulation will be 
issued in final form.

Alternatives: Alternatives considered include an approach that would 
continue to include nonregulatory internal guidance in the GSAR rather 
than putting the internal guidance in a separate internal directive to 
be distributed to contracting personnel within the agency.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: Issuance of the final regulation will 
facilitate GSA's ability to operate in a competitive environment by 
enabling GSA contracting offices to deliver services in a more timely, 
efficient, and cost-effective manner. A specific dollar savings cannot 
be calculated.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/00/96

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 (MVP), General Services Administration, Washington, 
DC 20405

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Phone: 202 501-3822
Fax: 202 501-3341

RIN: 3090-AE90
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3584. FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION (FTR) AMENDMENT (UNASSIGNED), ACCEPTANCE 
OF PAYMENT FROM A NON-FEDERAL SOURCE FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 finalizes the interim 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              11/09/92                    57 FR 53283
Final Action                    10/00/96
Final Action Effective          10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Larry A. Tucker, Travel & Transportation Policy 
Division (MTM), General Services Administration, Office of Policy, 
Planning & Evaluation, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-0282
Fax: 202 219-9739

RIN: 3090-AE19
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3585. UPDATE OF TRANSPORTATION DOCUMENTATION AND AUDIT REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other

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
Interim Final Rule              08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John W. Sandfort, Travel and Transportation Policy Div. 
(MTM), General Services Administration, Office of Policy, Planning & 
Evaluation, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 219-3164

RIN: 3090-AE77
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3586. FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION (FTR) AMENDMENT (UNASSIGNED), USE OF 
GOVERNMENT AIRCRAFT AND GOVERNMENT-NEGOTIATED RENTAL AGREEMENT 
AUTOMOBILES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 finalizes the interim rule implementing 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              11/18/92                    57 FR 54305
Final Action                    10/00/96
Final Action Effective          10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Larry A. Tucker, Travel and Transportation Policy Div. 
(MTM), General Services Administration, Office of Policy, Planning & 
Evaluation, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-0282
Fax: 202 219-9739

RIN: 3090-AE82
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3587. AMEND FIRMR PROCEDURES TO ALLOW AGENCIES TO SCREEN AND REASSIGN 
ALL EXCESS FIP RESOURCES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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                            05/04/95                    60 FR 22019
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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Agency Contact: Stewart Randall, Management Analyst, Policy and 
Regulations Division (MKR), General Services Administration, Office of 
Policy, Planning & Evaluation, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3194
TDD: 202 501-0652
Fax: 202 208-1757
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AF32
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3588. DISCLOSURE AND USE OF PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 503; 48 CFR 515; 48 CFR 552

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule to the General Services Administration 
Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) would authorize the release of 
proprietary information to nongovernment employees in certain 
circumstances and prescribe a new contract clause entitled 
``Restrictions on Disclosure of Information'' for use in service 
contracts when the contractor will be authorized access to or use of 
proprietary information in the performance of a contract.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM Comment Period End         08/11/93                    58 FR 42715
Final Action                    04/00/96

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 (MVP), General Services Administration, Washington, 
DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3822
Fax: 202 501-3341

RIN: 3090-AF47
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3589. FTR AMENDMENT (UNASSIGNED), LAST MOVE HOME BENEFIT FOR VETERANS 
AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY OF 
A DECEASED EMPLOYEE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5701 to 5709; 5 USC 5721 to 5734; 5 USC 5741 to 
5742; 20 USC 905(a); 31 USC 1353; 40 USC 486(c); EO 11609, 36 FR 13747, 
3 CFR, 1971 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 302-1; 41 CFR 303

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment implements provisions of the Jerry Litton Post 
Office Building Act (PL 103-338), October 6, 1994, which provides 
``last move home'' benefits to members of the immediate family of a 
Senior Executive Service (SES) career appointee who dies while in 
service and would otherwise have been eligible for ``last move home'' 
benefits. The Act also provides ``last move home'' benefits for 
Veterans Affairs medical center directors who are now SES career 
appointees, but who transferred prior to November 18, 1988, when 
medical center directors were not in the SES. This amendment also 
revises FTR provisions to clarify that personal funds and personal 
frequent flyer mileage may be used to upgrade to first-class 
transportation accommodations. The estimated annual economic impact of 
this amendment on all Federal agencies has not been determined to date.
Final action is proposed to be retroactive to 1/1/94.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action Effective          01/01/94
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Larry A. Tucker, Travel and Transportation Policy Div. 
(MTM), General Services Administration, Office of Policy, Planning & 
Evaluation, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-0282
Fax: 202 219-9739

RIN: 3090-AF63
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3590.  IMPLEMENTATION OF FASA COMMERCIAL ITEMS AND TRUTH IN 
NEGOTIATION ACT RULES, GSAR 5-408, CHGE 70

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 501; 48 CFR 504; 48 CFR 507; 48 CFR 510; 48 CFR 
511; 48 CFR 512; 48 CFR 514; 48 CFR 515; 48 CFR 538; 48 CFR 539; 48 CFR 
543; 48 CFR 546; 48 CFR 552; 48 CFR 570

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule amends the GSAR to implement Items I and II 
of FAC 90-32 which amended the FAR to implement the portions of the 
Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (PL 103-355) dealing with 
the Truth in Negotiations Act and with the acquisition of commercial 
items. The Multiple Award Schedule Policy Statement of October 1, 1982 
(47 FR 50242, 11/5/85) is canceled.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              02/16/96                     61 FR 6164
Final Action                    10/00/96

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: Marjorie Ashby, Management Analyst, Office of 
Acquisition Policy (MVP), General Services Administration, Washington, 
DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3822
Fax: 202 501-3341

RIN: 3090-AF86
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3591.  AMENDMENT OF FIRMR SCHEDULE PROVISIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

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

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 201

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This change to the FIRMR recognizes the recent consolidation 
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the Federal Supply and the Federal Information Processing (FIP) 
schedule programs. It changes several FIRMR provisions to make the FIP 
schedule program consistent with the Federal supply schedules.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              05/00/96
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: Judy Steele, Procurement Analyst, Policy and 
Regulations Division (MKR), General Services Administration, Office of 
Policy, Planning & Evaluation, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3194
TDD: 202 501-0652
Fax: 202 208-1757
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AF89
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3592.  FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION AMENDMENT (UNASSIGNED); 
PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLE MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5702; 5 USC 5707; EO 11609, 36 FR 13747, 3 CFR, 
1971 to 1975 Comp, p 586

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 301-4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Travel Expense Amendments Act of 1975 (5 USC 5707(b)(1) 
(1980)) requires the Administrator of General Services, in consultation 
with the Comptroller General of the United States, the Secretaries of 
Defense and Transportation and representatives of Government employee 
organizations, to conduct periodic investigations of the cost of 
operating privately owned vehicles (automobiles, airplanes, and 
motorcycles) to Government employees while on official travel and 
report the results to Congress at least once a year. This amendment 
revises the mileage allowance for advantageous use of a privately owned 
vehicle. The economical impact of this amendment has not been 
determined to date.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    04/00/96
Final Action Effective          04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Vella Cloyd, Director, Travel and Transportation Policy 
Div. (MTM), General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 273-3471
Fax: 202 219-9739

RIN: 3090-AF93
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3593. FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS PART 101-17, ASSIGNMENT 
AND UTILIZATION OF SPACE

Priority:  Other Significant

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 
General Services Administration (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.

Statement of Need: The purpose of this regulation is to improve the 
space delivery process for Federal customer agencies by making the 
process more efficient, more timely, and better able to deliver quality 
space that supports customer agencies' mission needs.

Summary of the Legal Basis: GSA has statutory authority and 
responsibility for issuing Governmentwide guidance and regulations to 
ensure economy and efficiency in the assignment and utilization of 
space for its customer agencies.

Alternatives: GSA examined the Federal Property Management Regulations 
(FPMR) provisions dealing with assignment and utilization of space to 
its customer agencies. In order to remove ambiguity, GSA also examined 
the new space assignment process that emphasizes customer service; the 
new comprehensive move policy that clarifies roles and 
responsibilities; a more user-friendly location policy that is more 
responsive to customer agencies' mission needs; the level of standard 
level alterations that agencies receive upon initial move and also in 
recognition of modern office needs; and space classification standards. 
Based upon the results of this review, GSA determined that it was in 
the best interest of the Government to issue revised Governmentwide 
guidance and regulations to ensure economy and efficiency in the space 
delivery process to our customer agencies, and to improve the overall 
efficiency of Government operations.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: The proposed regulation should improve 
the space delivery process for Federal customer agencies by making the 
process more efficient, more timely, and better able to deliver quality 
space that supports customer agencies' needs; thereby improving the 
overall efficiency of Government operations. The regulation was based 
on adequate information gathered from review and analysis of FPMR 
provisions and their impact on customer agencies' space requests. The 
proposed regulation will not have any major impact on the economy.

Risks: None

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/05/89                    54 FR 50251
NPRM Comment Period End         01/04/90

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Extension of Expiration Date of 
FPMR Amendment                  08/30/95                    60 FR 45085
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: At the request of OMB, GSA extended FPMR 
Temporary Regulation D-76 for a period of 90 days (from 08/26/95 
through 11/26/95). D-76 expired on 11/26/95. On 12/01/95, GSA requested 
a one-year extension which has not been approved by OMB.

Agency Contact: Kathy Geisler, Director, Real Estate Mgt. Div. (PER), 
Public Buildings Service, General Services Administration, 18th & F 
Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-2465
Fax: 202 501-3203

RIN: 3090-AD42
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OFFICE OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY


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3594. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, 
AND, WHERE APPLICABLE, SEX

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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: James M. Taylor, Program Manager, Office of Equal 
Employment Opportunity, General Services Administration, 18th & F 
Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-0767

RIN: 3090-AC49
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3595. ENFORCEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP IN 
FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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: James M. Taylor, Program Manager, Office of Equal 
Employment Opportunity, General Services Administration, 18th & F 
Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-0767

RIN: 3090-AE32
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3596. OFFICE COPYING MACHINES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/26/93                    58 FR 39720
NPRM Comment Period End         08/25/93
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
Phone: 703 305-6936

RIN: 3090-AF08
_______________________________________________________________________




3597. CRITERIA FOR REPORTING EXCESS PERSONAL PROPERTY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-42; 41 CFR 101-43; 41 CFR 101-44; 41 CFR 101-
45

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation establishes revised criteria for reporting 
excess personal property to GSA, redefines terms, and updates addresses 
associated with reporting excess personal property. There should be no 
significant costs to the public as a result of this regulatory action. 
The rule will provide Federal agencies relief from certain reporting 
requirements and make identification of property which is to be 
reported easier for both the reporting and requisitioning activities.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Deidre Huber, Director, Property Management Division 
(FBP), General Services Administration, Federal Supply Service, 
Washington, DC 20406
Phone: 703 305-7240

RIN: 3090-AF39
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OFFICE OF POLICY, PLANNING AND EVALUATION


                    ________________________________



3598. AMENDMENT OF THE FIRMR PROVISIONS TO MODIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR 
OBTAINING DELEGATIONS OF PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

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

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 201

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Users of the Federal Information Resources Management 
Regulation (FIRMR) 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. This rule addresses these issues by establishing new 
delegations thresholds for all agencies and clarifying which GSA 
programs do not require delegations of procurement authority.

Statement of Need: The FIRMR currently contains regulatory thresholds 
that are inconsistent with Governmentwide specific agency thresholds 
granted by GSA. This rule will correct this inconsistency.

Summary of the Legal Basis: GSA has statutory authority and 
responsibility for issuing Governmentwide guidance and regulations to 
ensure economy and efficiency in the acquisition, management, and use 
of Federal information processing (FIP) resources.

Alternatives: GSA examined FIRMR provisions dealing with delegations 
thresholds to determine their adequacy. GSA also reviewed agency 
acquisition actions to determine the impact of FIRMR provisions. Based 
on the results of this review, GSA wrote to each agency in July 1995 
delegating them procurement authority for FIP resources of 
$100,000,000. This supplement to FIRMR Interim Rule 2 of October 1994 
was developed to codify $100,000,000 as the regulatory threshold for 
FIP resources, to be consistent with GSA's July 1995 action.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: The proposed amendment should 
streamline the acquisition process by clarifying FIRMR regulatory 
provisions. It was based on adequate information garnered from review 
and analysis of FIRMR provisions and their impact on agency procurement 
requests. The amendment will not have any effect on the economy.

Risks: None

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/29/96                     61 FR 2723
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Margaret Truntich, Director, Policy & Regulations Div. 
(MKR), General Services Administration, Office of Policy, Planning & 
Evaluation, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3194
TDD: 202 501-0652
Fax: 202 208-1757

RIN: 3090-AE71
_______________________________________________________________________




3599. IMPLEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR ENERGY-EFFICIENT COMPUTERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Stewart Randall, Management Analyst, Policy and 
Regulations Division (MKR), General Services Administration, Office of 
Policy, Planning & Evaluation, 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 
20405
Phone: 202 501-3194
TDD: 202 501-0652
Fax: 202 208-1757
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AF03
_______________________________________________________________________




3600. IMPLEMENTATION OF FEDERAL ACQUISITION STREAMLINING ACT

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR ch 5

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 1, 1995.

Abstract: The Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (PL 103-355) 
was enacted October 13, 1995. The Act made major changes in the laws 
that impact the Federal procurement process in order to streamline 
procedures. Primarily implementation of the Act was affected at the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) level. However, the Act contains 
certain GSA-unique provisions which require implementation in the GSA 
Acquisition Regulation (GSAR). In addition, other changes in the GSAR 
were needed to conform agency regulation to Governmentwide regulations 
that were revised to implement the Act.

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The GSAR has been revised to implement all rules (see RINS 3090-AF76, 
3090-AF80, 3090-AF85, 3090-AF86, and 3090-AF87), except RIN 3090-AF68.

Statement of Need: Certain provisions in PL 103-355 apply to GSA only 
and have been or will be implemented in the GSAR. For example, the 
authorization for GSA to establish simplified procedures for small 
leases of real property (see RIN 3090-AF67) and the provision in 
section 1555 on cooperative purchasing (see RIN 3090-AF68) which allows 
GSA to open Federal Supply Schedule contracts for use by State, local 
and Indian tribal governments and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. As a 
result of changes in the FAR, GSA also needs to revise the GSAR to 
conform to the FAR as revised to implement the Federal Acquisition 
Streamlining Act of 1994. (See RINs 3090-AF76, AF80, AF85, AF86 and 
AF87).

Summary of the Legal Basis: PL 103-355

Alternatives: Alternatives are outlined in the individual regulatory 
items.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: The rules issued implementing the 
Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 facilitate GSA's ability 
to operate in a competitive environment by enabling GSA contracting 
offices to deliver services in a more timely, efficient, and cost-
effective manner. A specific dollar savings cannot be calculated.

Risks: Cannot be established at this time.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

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 (MVP), General Services Administration, Washington, 
DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3822
Fax: 202 501-3341

RIN: 3090-AF51
_______________________________________________________________________




3601. FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE CONTRACTS--COOPERATIVE PURCHASING

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 510; 48 CFR 532; 48 CFR 538; 48 CFR 552

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) proposes to make 
changes to the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation 
(GSAR) that would implement Section 1555 of the Federal Acquisition 
Streamlining Act of 1994 (PL 103-355) which deals with cooperative 
purchasing.

Statement of Need: Section 1555 amends subsection (b) of section 201 of 
the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 USC 
481) to authorize the Administrator of General Services to provide for 
use of Federal Supply Schedules of the GSA upon request from a State or 
local government, the government of an Indian tribe, or the 
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
GSA plans to publish a proposal to add Subpart 538.70 to provide the 
policies and procedures for cooperative purchasing and to add to or 
revise the prescription for use of, or text of several solicitation 
provisions and contract clauses in other parts of the regulation, 
including Parts 510, 532, and 552, in order to accommodate use of the 
schedule contracts by State, local, and Indian tribal governments, and 
the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. After consideration of public 
comments, the regulation will be issued in final form.

Alternatives: Alternatives were considered regarding different aspects 
of the proposed change. With respect to the process for identifying 
entities eligible to use GSA sources of supply including Federal Supply 
Schedules, GSA considered and rejected the idea of using a contract 
clause to provide a blanket authorization to eligible entities, with 
provisions for governmental entities to provide evidence to support 
their eligibility at the request of schedule contractors. The idea was 
rejected for several reasons. First, it placed a greater burden on both 
contractors and eligible governmental entities. Instead of a one-time 
application to GSA, governmental entities would be required to provide 
evidence of eligibility with virtually every order placed against 
schedule contracts. In addition, schedule contractors would be unable 
to gauge the level of interest on the part of State, local, and Indian 
tribal governments in participating in the schedule contracts. In 
addition, every contractor would be faced with determining whether the 
evidence of eligibility provided by governmental entities was adequate. 
In addition, such an approach limits GSA's ability to control the 
program in order to ensure that service to executive agencies of the 
Federal Government is maintained. Instead, a one-time application 
process was determined to be the best approach. The proposal also 
encourages electronic submission (rather than paper copies) of the 
application form, as that is deemed the most cost-effective mechanism. 
The list of entities authorized to use GSA sources of supply will also 
be available electronically for use by schedule contractors.
Some consideration was given to requiring Federal Supply Schedule 
contractors to accept orders from State and local governments, Indian 
tribes, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, but that approach was 
ultimately rejected. The foremost consideration of GSA in implementing 
cooperative purchasing is to ensure that the Federal Supply Schedule 
Program continues to be an efficient and cost-effective acquisition 
mechanism for executive agencies of the Federal Government, and it was 
felt that mandating contractor participation in cooperative purchasing 
could, in some instances, negatively impact the program. For that 
reason, it was decided to allow contractors to decide individually 
whether they want to open their contracts to cooperative purchasing, or 
to allow them not to do so. Similarly, GSA will look at each schedule 
and make a case-by-case determination that the schedule should be 
opened for ordering by State and local governments, Indian tribes, and 
the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. This will allow GSA to exclude 
individual or classes of schedules from the program.

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To militate against the potential adverse impact on dealers/ 
distributors, the proposal also provides for schedule contractors to 
maintain their dealer/distributor networks by allowing for their 
participation in the performance of schedule contracts.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: The Federal Acquisition Streamlining 
Act of 1994 authorizes the Administrator of GSA to require the 
authorized non-Federal users of the Federal Supply Schedules to 
reimburse GSA for any administrative costs for using the schedules. GSA 
is in the process of concerting the Federal Supply Schedule Program, 
which is currently funded through congressional appropriations, to an 
industrially funded operation. Non-Federal users will be assessed the 
same user charge as Federal users. Schedule contract prices will be 
included in the administrative fee.
Federal Supply Schedule contracts are negotiated as volume purchase 
agreements, with generally favorable pricing. The ability of small 
governmental entities to order from the Federal Supply Schedules holds 
out the potential for significant cost savings for those organizations.

Risks: None

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/07/95                    60 FR 17764
ANPRM Comment Period End        06/06/95


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

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 (MVP), General Services Administration, Washington, 
DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3822
Fax: 202 501-3341

RIN: 3090-AF68
_______________________________________________________________________



PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE


                    ________________________________



3602. SMOKING

Priority:  Other

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: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph I. Gerber, Director, Regional Customer Team 2, 
Public Buildings Service, General Services Administration, 18th & F 
Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-0971

RIN: 3090-AF02
_______________________________________________________________________




3603.  LOCATION OF FEDERAL FACILITIES IN URBAN AREAS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 481; 40 USC 6017; 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-l7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule begins the process of replacing 101-17 of 
the Federal Property Management Regulations (FPMR). Policy and 
procedures regarding the assignment and utilization of space have been 
provided by a series of temporary regulations since 1982, the most 
current being FPMR Temporary Regulation D-76 which went into effect on 
August 26, 1991. This interim rule repeals the outdated and superseded 
permanent FPMR 101-17 and provides new guidance concerning the location 
of Federal facilities in urban areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/07/96                     61 FR 9110
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kathy Geisler, Director, Real Estate Mgt. Div. (PER), 
Public Buildings Service, General Services Administration, 18th & F 
Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-2465
Fax: 202 501-3203

RIN: 3090-AF94
_______________________________________________________________________


GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                 Completed Actions


  



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3604. FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION (FTR) AMENDMENT 44, INCREASE IN MAXIMUM 
REIMBURSEMENT LIMITATIONS FOR REAL ESTATE SALE AND PURCHASE EXPENSES

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 302-6

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/25/95                    60 FR 49347
Final Action Effective          10/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Jane Groat
Phone: 202 501-4318
Fax: 202 219-9739

RIN: 3090-AF73
_______________________________________________________________________

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3605. FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION (FTR) AMENDMENT 46, RELOCATION INCOME 
TAX (RIT) ALLOWANCE TAX TABLES

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 302-11

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/02/96                     61 FR 3838
Final Action Effective          01/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Larry A. Tucker
Phone: 202 501-0282
Fax: 202 219-9739

RIN: 3090-AF78
_______________________________________________________________________




3606. FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION (FTR) AMENDMENT 47, MAXIMUM PER DIEM 
RATES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 301

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/12/96                    61 FR 10252
Final Action Effective          04/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Vella J. Cloyd
Phone: 202 501-3471
Fax: 202 219-9739

RIN: 3090-AF79
_______________________________________________________________________




3607.  USE AND REPLACEMENT STANDARDS FOR ELECTRONIC TYPEWRITERS 
AND ELECTRONIC OFFICE MACHINES

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation amends the Federal Property Management 
Regulations (FPMR) to delete the use and replacement standards for 
electronic typewriters and office machines. Over time, these 
instructions have become obsolete and no longer are necessary to retain 
in the FPMR. Removing these instructions from the FPMR will carry out 
the principles of the National Performance Review by unburdening all 
Federal agencies from unnecessary regulation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/04/96                    61 FR 14978
Final Action Effective          04/04/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3090-AF91
_______________________________________________________________________




3608. AMENDMENT OF FIRMR PROVISIONS TO ENSURE CURRENCY AND RELEVANCY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 201

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/02/96                       61 FR 10
Final Action Effective          02/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Judy Steele
Phone: 202 501-3194
TDD: 202 501-0652
Fax: 202 208-1757
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AF31
_______________________________________________________________________




3609. AMENDMENT OF FIRMR PROVISIONS REGARDING MULTI-AGENCY USE OF 
CONTRACTS FOR FIP RESOURCES

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 201

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/08/95                    60 FR 56248
Final Action Effective          12/08/95

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: Judy Steele
Phone: 202 501-3194
TDD: 202 501-0652
Fax: 202 208-1757
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AF57
_______________________________________________________________________




3610. AMENDMENT OF FIRMR PROVISIONS REGARDING THE STANDARD AND OPTIONAL 
FORMS PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 201

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/02/95                    60 FR 55660
Final Action Effective          12/04/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Stewart Randall
Phone: 202 501-3194
TDD: 202 501-0652
Fax: 202 208-1757
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AF72
_______________________________________________________________________




3611. AMENDMENT TO REVISE FIRMR INVENTORY PROVISIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 201

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       01/11/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Doris Farmer
Phone: 202 501-3194
TDD: 202 501-0652
Fax: 202 208-1757
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AF74
_______________________________________________________________________

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3612. AMENDMENT OF FIRMR PROVISIONS REGARDING LOCAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS 
SERVICE

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 201

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/12/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Doris Farmer
Phone: 202 501-3194
TDD: 202 501-0652
Fax: 202 208-1757
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AF81
_______________________________________________________________________




3613. AMENDMENT TO REVISE THE FIRMR TO REFLECT FAR AND OTHER CHANGES

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 201

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/12/96

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: Doris Farmer
Phone: 202 501-3194
TDD: 202 501-0657
Fax: 202 208-1757
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AF82
_______________________________________________________________________




3614. AMENDMENT OF FIRMR PROVISIONS REGARDING GSA'S LOCAL 
TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 201

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/12/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Doris Farmer
Phone: 202 501-3194
TDD: 202 501-0657
Fax: 202 208-0657
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AF83
_______________________________________________________________________




3615. AMENDMENT TO REVISE FIRMR PROVISIONS TO REFLECT GSA ORGANIZATIONAL 
CHANGES

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 201

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/12/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Doris Farmer
Phone: 202 501-3194
TDD: 202 501-0657
Fax: 202 208-1757
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AF84
_______________________________________________________________________




3616. WARRANTY CLAUSE FOR MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE CONTRACTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 546; 48 CFR 552

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Incorporated in RIN 
3090-AF86                       02/06/96

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
Phone: 202 501-3822
Fax: 202 501-3341

RIN: 3090-AF45
_______________________________________________________________________




3617. QUALIFICATIONS OF EMPLOYEES WORKING ON BUILDING SERVICE CONTRACTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 552

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/06/96

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: Marjorie Ashby
Phone: 202 501-3822
Fax: 202 501-3341

RIN: 3090-AF46
_______________________________________________________________________




3618. MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES, GSAR 5-401, CHGE 68

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 501; 48 CFR 504; 48 CFR 507; 48 CFR 508; 48 CFR 
509; 48 CFR 515; 48 CFR 516; 48 CFR 519; 48 CFR 528; 48 CFR 536; 48 CFR 
541; 48 CFR 549; 48 CFR 552

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/27/95                    60 FR 54955
Final Action Effective          10/27/95

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
Phone: 202 501-3822
Fax: 202 501-3341

RIN: 3090-AF80
_______________________________________________________________________




3619. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION; 
IMPLEMENTATION OF FAC 90-31 (GSAR 5-403) CHGE 67

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 502; 48 CFR 514; 48 CFR 525; 48 CFR 542

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/27/95                    60 FR 54956
Final Action Effective          10/27/95

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
Phone: 202 501-3822
Fax: 202 501-3341

RIN: 3090-AF85
_______________________________________________________________________

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3620.  IMPLEMENTATION OF FASA SMALL BUSINESS; PROTEST, DISPUTES, 
AND APPEALS; SUBCONTRACTOR PAYMENT RULES, AND SERVICE CONTRACT FUNDING, 
CHGE 69

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 505; 48 CFR 519; 48 CFR 520; 48 CFR 532; 48 CFR 
533; 48 CFR 552

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements several sections of the Federal 
Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (PL 103-355) which related to 
protests, disputes and appeals, subcontractor payments, service 
contract funding and small business programs, and makes changes to 
reflect current organizational changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          12/29/95                     61 FR 1150
Final Action                    01/17/96                     61 FR 1150

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 (MVP), General Services Administration, Washington, 
DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3822
Fax: 202 501-3341

RIN: 3090-AF87
_______________________________________________________________________




3621.  FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION AMENDMENT 45; INCREASE IN THE 
MAXIMUM TRAVEL EXPENSE AMOUNT WHICH MAY BE CLAIMED WITHOUT REQUIREMENT 
FOR A SUPPORTING RECEIPT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 301-11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule amends the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) to 
increase to $75 the maximum travel expense amount which may be claimed 
without requirement that a supporting receipt be attached to the travel 
voucher. This rule reflects an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) change, 
effective October 1, 1995, to receipt requirements for Federal income 
tax purposes. This amendment is intended to reduce agency 
administrative costs by decreasing the number of receipts that must be 
attached to the travel voucher and reviewed.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action Effective          10/01/95
Final Action                    12/06/95                    60 FR 62332

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Robert A. Clauson, Travel and Transportation Policy 
Div. (MTM), General Services Administration, 18th and F Streets NW., 
Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-0299
Fax: 202 501-2149

RIN: 3090-AF88
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3622.  TOBACCO VENDING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: General Services Administration's Appropriations Act, Public 
Law 104-52, section 636, referred to as the ``Prohibition of Cigarette 
Sales to Minors in Federal Buildings and Land Act,'' requires the 
Administrator of General Services to promulgate regulations that 
prohibit the sale of tobacco products in vending machines and the 
distribution of free samples of tobacco products in Government-owned 
and leased space under the custody and control of the GSA. GSA intends 
to have tobacco-product vending machines removed from Government 
property.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    01/25/96                     61 FR 2121
Final Action Effective          01/25/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dan J. Shipley, Regional Customer Service Team 3 (PM3), 
Public Buildings Service, General Services Administration, Washington, 
DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-1968
Fax: 202 501-3451

RIN: 3090-AF90
[FR Doc. 96-6950 Filed 05-10-96; 8:45 am]
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