[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Office of Personnel Management Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Part XXXVI



Office of Personnel Management



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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

5 CFR Ch. I

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Office of Personnel Management.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The following Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulations 
are scheduled for development or review from April 1, 1996, through 
March 31, 1997. This agenda carries out OPM's responsibilities to 
publish a semiannual agenda under E.O. 12866 ``Regulatory Planning and 
Review'' and the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. chapter 6). This 
publication in the Federal Register does not impose a binding 
obligation on the Office of Personnel Management about any specific 
item on the agenda. Additional regulatory action is not precluded.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jacquline D. Carter, (202) 606-1973.

Office of Personnel Management.

James B. King,

Director.

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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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3731        Availability of Official Information..................................................    3206-AG92 
3732        Performance Appraisal for the Senior Executive Service................................    3206-AG91 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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3733        Summer Employment.....................................................................    3206-AG21 
3734        Personnel Records.....................................................................    3206-AH24 
3735        Temporary Assignments of Employees Between Federal Agencies, State, Local, and Indian               
            Tribal Governments, Institutions of Higher Learning, and Other Eligible Organizations.    3206-AG61 
3736        RIF and Performance Management........................................................    3206-AH32 
3737        Training..............................................................................    3206-AF99 
3738        Performance Appraisal in the Senior Executive Service.................................    3206-AH34 
3739        Classification Appeals................................................................    3206-AH38 
3740        Pay Administration: Miscellaneous Changes.............................................    3206-AH11 
3741        Prevailing Rate Systems: Clarification of Responsibilities of Participating                         
            Organizations.........................................................................    3206-AG99 
3742        Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of the Oneida, New York, Nonappropriated Fund                 
            Wage Area.............................................................................    3206-AH41 
3743        Lump-Sum Payments for Annual Leave....................................................    3206-AF38 
3744        Severance Pay: Miscellaneous..........................................................    3206-AH12 
3745        Pay Administration Under the FLSA.....................................................    3206-AG70 
3746        Cost-of-Living Allowance in Nonforeign Areas: Survey Results..........................    3206-AH07 
3747        Retirement; CSRS and FERS Amendments Relating to Health Care Professionals............    3206-AG57 
3748        Retirement; Credit for Military Service...............................................    3206-AG58 
3749        Retirement; Determinations of Marital Status for Survivor Annuities...................    3206-AG60 
3750        Retirement; Service Credit............................................................    3206-AH37 
3751        Retirement; Debt Collection...........................................................    3206-AE72 
3752        Retirement; Court Orders Awarding Survivor Annuities; Correcting or Supplementing the               
            First Order Dividing Marital Property.................................................    3206-AG28 
3753        Retirement; FERS Elections of Coverage................................................    3206-AG96 
3754        Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program: Miscellaneous Changes.................    3206-AG63 
3755        Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP); Preemption.........................    3206-AF70 
3756        Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP); Opportunities To Enroll and Change               
            Enrollment............................................................................    3206-AG32 
3757        Establishing a Merit Requirement......................................................    3206-AH39 
3758        Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHBP) Acquisition Regulation; Preemption of Taxes.    3206-AF95 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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3759        Claims Collections Standards; Debt Collection Act of 1982; Salary Offset..............    3206-AG64 
3760        Agency Relationships With Organizations Representing Federal Employees and Other                    
            Organizations.........................................................................    3206-AG38 
3761        Use of Private Sector Temporaries.....................................................    3206-AE80 

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3762        Promotion and Internal Placement; Accelerated Qualifications..........................    3206-AG19 
3763        Executive, Management, and Supervisory Development....................................    3206-AF96 
3764        Job Listings; Full Consideration of Displaced Defense Employees.......................    3206-AF36 
3765        Career Transition Assistance for Surplus and Displaced Federal Employees..............    3206-AH26 
3766        Delegation of Competitive Examining Authority; Reimbursable Examining Services........    3206-AH31 
3767        Reduction in Force; Retreat Rights....................................................    3206-AG77 
3768        Restoration to Duty From Military Service or Compensable Injury.......................    3206-AG02 
3769        Presidential Management Intern Program................................................    3206-AG17 
3770        Employee Responsibilities and Conduct.................................................    3206-AG87 
3771        Pay Under the General Schedule: Termination of Interim Geographic Adjustments.........    3206-AH09 
3772        Pay Under the General Schedule; Locality Pay Areas for 1997...........................    3206-AG88 
3773        Prevailing Rate Systems; Abolishment of Philadelphia, PA, Nonappropriated Fund Wage                 
            Area..................................................................................    3206-AH22 
3774        Prevailing Rate Systems; Changes in Survey Responsibilities for Certain Appropriated                
            Fund Federal Wage System Federal Wage Areas...........................................    3206-AH28 
3775        Prevailing Rate Systems; Abolishment of Franklin, OH, Nonappropriated Fund Wage Area..    3206-AH29 
3776        Voluntary Separation Incentive Repayment Waivers......................................    3206-AG20 
3777        Pay Administration; Availability Pay for Criminal Investigators.......................    3206-AG47 
3778        Severance Pay; Panama Canal Commission Employees......................................    3206-AF89 
3779        Separate Maintenance Allowance for Duty at Johnston Island............................    3206-AH17 
3780        Family and Medical Leave..............................................................    3206-AH10 
3781        Political Activity--Federal Employees Residing in Designated Localities...............    3206-AF78 
3782        Political Activities of Federal Employees.............................................    3206-AH33 
3783        Retirement Coverage for D.C. Financial Control Board Employees........................    3206-AG78 
3784        Retirement; Alternative Form of Annuity...............................................    3206-AG16 
3785        Retirement; FERS Basic Annuity........................................................    3206-AE73 
3786        Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program; Merging of Parts of CFR Pertaining to              
            Life Insurance (FEGLI)................................................................    3206-AF32 
3787        Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP); Limitation on Physician Charges and              
            FEHBP Payments; Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1993 Provision............    3206-AG31 
3788        Federal Employees Health Benefits Program; Payment of Premiums for Periods of Leave                 
            Without Pay or Insufficient Pay.......................................................    3206-AG66 
3789        Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: Acquisition Regulation; Truth in                         
            Negotiation Act and Related Changes...................................................    3206-AH14 
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3790        Time-In-Grade Restrictions............................................................    3206-AG06 
3791        Amendment to Selective Service Registration Requirements..............................    3206-AD68 
3792        Career and Career-Conditional Employment..............................................    3206-AG22 
3793        Career and Career-Conditional Appointment Under Special Authorities...................    3206-AG90 
3794        Interagency Placement Program.........................................................    3206-AG11 
3795        Performance Management Reform.........................................................    3206-AF57 
3796        Classification Simplification.........................................................    3206-AG27 
3797        Pay Administration Under the FLSA; Compliance.........................................    3206-AA40 
3798        Suitability--Suitability Disqualification/Rating Actions..............................    3206-AC19 
3799        Personnel Security and Related Programs...............................................    3206-AC21 
3800        Investigations........................................................................    3206-AB92 
3801        Debarments, Civil Monetary Penalties, and Assessments Imposed Against Providers.......    3206-AD76 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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3802        Other Than Full-time Employment (Part-time, Seasonal, and Intermittent)...............    3206-AG89 

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3803        Other Than Full-Time Employment (Part-Time, Seasonal, and Intermittent)...............    3206-AH19 
3804        Federal Employees Health Benefits Acquisition Regulations: Filing Claims; Addition of               
            Contract Clause.......................................................................    3206-AG30 
3805        Appointment of Nonstatus Employees Entitled to Placement in a Different Agency Upon                 
            Restoration to Duty From Uniformed Service............................................    3206-AH15 
3806        Revocation of Schedule A Authority....................................................    3206-AH18 
3807        Personnel Records.....................................................................    3206-AF85 
3808        Career and Career Conditional Employment..............................................    3206-AG81 
3809        Funding of Administrative Law Judge Examination.......................................    3206-AH42 
3810        Merit Promotion Placement.............................................................    3206-AG54 
3811        Repayment of Student Loans............................................................    3206-AE51 
3812        Format Changes in Compensation Regulations............................................    3206-AH23 
3813        Prevailing Rate Systems; Abolishment of Marquette, MI Nonappropriated Fund Wage Area..    3206-AG82 
3814        Prevailing Rate System; Technical Correction and Clarification........................    3206-AG83 
3815        Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of Guaynabo-San Juan, PR, Nonappropriated Fund                
            Wage Area.............................................................................    3206-AG93 
3816        Prevailing Rate Systems; Survey Responsibility Changes................................    3206-AG98 
3817        Prevailing Rate Systems: Redefinition of Certain Federal Wage System Wage Areas.......    3206-AH00 
3818        Prevailing Rate System: Redefinition of the Ocean, NJ, Nonappropriated Fund Wage Area.    3206-AH01 
3819        Prevailing Rate Systems: Redefinition of the Philadelphia, PA, Nonappropriated Fund                 
            Wage Area.............................................................................    3206-AH02 
3820        Prevailing Rate Systems: Redefinition of the Guaynabo-San Juan, Puerto Rico,                        
            Nonappropriated Fund Wage Area........................................................    3206-AH03 
3821        Prevailing Rate Systems: Abolishment of the Marin-Sonoma, CA, Nonappropriated Fund                  
            Wage Area.............................................................................    3206-AH04 
3822        Prevailing Rate Systems: Abolishment of Certain Special Wage Schedules for Printing                 
            Positions.............................................................................    3206-AH05 
3823        Prevailing Rate Systems; Abolishment of Marin-Sonoma, CA, Nonappropriated Fund Wage                 
            Area..................................................................................    3206-AH16 
3824        Prevailing Rate Systems: Abolishment of Ocean, NJ, Nonappropriated Fund Wage Area.....    3206-AH20 
3825        Prevailing Rate Systems: Redefining of Certain Federal Wage Systems...................    3206-AH27 
3826        Prevailing Rate Systems; Abolishment of Merced, CA, Nonappropriated Fund Wage Area....    3206-AH30 
3827        Prevailing Rate Systems; Abolishment of Merced, CA, Nonappropriated Fund Wage Area....    3206-AH40 
3828        Cost-of-Living Allowance in Nonforeign Areas; Winter 1995 Surveys.....................    3206-AH06 
3829        Cost-of-Living Allowance in Nonforeign Areas: Summer 1994 Surveys.....................    3206-AH08 
3830        Separate Maintenance Allowance for Duty at Johnston Island............................    3206-AG72 
3831        FEGLI; Assignment of Life Insurance Coverage..........................................    3206-AG68 
3832        FEGLIP: Living Benefits...............................................................    3206-AG79 
3833        Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: HMO Plan Applications......................    3206-AG97 
3834        Federal Employees Health Benefits Program; Filing Claims: Disputed Claims Provisions..    3206-AH36 
3835        Solicitation of Federal Civilian and Uniformed Service Personnel for Contributions for              
            Private Voluntary Organizations.......................................................    3206-AG50 
3836        FEHBP; Interest Assessment on Audit Findings..........................................    3206-AG35 
3837        Agency Funding for Federal Employment Information.....................................    3206-AH25 
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3731. AVAILABILITY OF OFFICIAL INFORMATION

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552 Freedom of Information Act

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 294

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rulemaking will make minor changes to subpart A 
of 5 CFR 294, Availability of Official Information Act. The rulemaking 
will provide additional information on the definition of terms used in 
the search and review process, update office addressees, and clarify 
that any written request that meets the specified marking and content 
requirements will be recognized as an official FOIA request. These 
changes are designed to benefit the public by providing updated 
information on where to direct FOIA requests, and improve the wording 
of the regulation to fully and accurately meet the provisions of the 
FOIA. There will be no significant change to the existing operational 
procedures in place at OPM.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           12/00/96
Final Action                    03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert M. Huley, Ofc of Information Technology, Office 
of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415-0001
Phone: 202 418-3210
Fax: 202 418-3251

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG92
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3732. PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL FOR THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 4315

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 430(c)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Proposed revision of SES regulations in 5 CFR 430, subpart C, 
will focus on: 1) changes which increase agency flexibility to develop 
SES appraisal systems tailored to their needs; 2) elimination of 
language which merely repeats statutory provisions; and, 3) 
simplification of agency submission requirements for approval of their 
SES appraisal systems.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William C. Collins, Office of Executive Resources, 
Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2246

RIN: 3206-AG91
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3733. SUMMER EMPLOYMENT

Priority:  Other

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:  5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; EO 10577

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 338.202(b)(2); 5 CFR 213.3101(c); 5 CFR 
213.3101(e); 5 CFR 213.3101(f); 5 CFR 338.2029(e)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OPM abolished the Federal Personnel Manual (FPM) December 31, 
1993. In support of the reinventing Government effort, OPM will revise 
or eliminate text in the CFR that refers to summer employment.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/96
Final Action                    09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Elnora Wright, Employment Service, Staffing Management 
Service Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1248

RIN: 3206-AG21
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3734.  PERSONNEL RECORDS

Priority:  Other

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:  5 USC 552; 5 USC 4315; EO 12107; 5 USC 1103; 5 USC 
1104; 5 USC 1302; EO 9830; 5 USC 2951; 5 USC 3301; EO 12107

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 293

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulatory changes will: (1) simplify the requirements 
for maintaining employee personnel records, (2) clarify agency 
responsibility for personnel recordkeeping as delegated by the 
regulation, and (3) give greater latitude to agencies in establishing 
and maintaining employee medical and performance records.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/96
Final Action                    06/30/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dorothy Vernon, Human Resources Systems Service, 
Personnel Records and Systems, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1976

RIN: 3206-AH24
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3735. TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENTS OF EMPLOYEES BETWEEN FEDERAL AGENCIES, 
STATE, LOCAL, AND INDIAN TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS, INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER 
LEARNING, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 33

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 334

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Changes in the regulations to incorporate revisions to the 
Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) contained in the Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995; and incorporate any 
requirements in Federal Personnel Manual (FPM) Chapter 334 that need to 
be continued following abolishment of the Chapter under FPM Sunset. 
Other procedural guidance from FPM Chapter 334 will be issued in an 
information handbook or manual.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/96
Final Action                    09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Anthony Ryan, Office of Merit Systems Oversight and 
Effectiveness, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Merit Systems 
Effectiveness, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1181
Fax: 202 606-3577

RIN: 3206-AG61
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3736.  RIF AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3502; 5 USC 3503

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 351; 5 CFR 430

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is proposing regulations 
that provide agencies with new options to award employees retention 
service credit in reduction in force based on the employees' 
performance ratings. These regulations reflect the new flexibility 
agencies have to use as few as two summary rating levels for appraisals 
of non-SES employees provided in final performance management 
regulations OPM published on 8/23/95, at 60 FR 43936. These proposed 
regulations also make other conforming technical and editorial changes 
in parts 351 and 430.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ed McHugh, Employment Service, Workforce Restructuring 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AH32
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3737. TRAINING

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:  5 USC 41

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 410

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Changes in the regulations to: (1) incorporate revisions to 
the Government Employees Training Act (GETA) contained in the Federal 
Workforce Restructuring Act of 1994; (2) incorporate any requirements 
in Federal Personnel Manual (FPM) chapter 410 that need to be continued 
following abolishment of the chapter under FPM sunset; and (3) 
incorporate authority granted to agency heads in FPM Letter 410-34 
(provisionally retained) to designate Presidential appointees, other 
than agency heads, for training. Other procedural guidance from chapter 
410 will be issued in an information handbook or manual.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/96
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Judith Lombard, Office of Human Resource Development, 
Human Resources Systems Service, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415-0001
Phone: 202 606-2431
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: Judith.L[email protected]

RIN: 3206-AF99
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3738.  PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL IN THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  5 USC 4315

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 430, subpart C

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Proposed revision of SES regulations will focus on changes 
that will increase agency flexibility to develop SES appraisal systems 
tailored to their needs; elimination of language that merely repeats 
statutory provisions; and simplification of agency submission 
requirements for approval of appraisal systems.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/30/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William C. Collins, Office of Executive Resources, 
Office of Personnel Management, SES Operation Division, Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-2246
Fax: 202 606-2126

RIN: 3206-AH34
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3739.  CLASSIFICATION APPEALS

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5112

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 511

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The classification appeals regulations require updating 
because of changes in the classification appeals procedures resulting 
from reorganizations within OPM. Agencies are by law required to apply 
classification criteria in accordance with guidelines and standards 
issued by OPM. Agencies and employees may request OPM to review the 
classification of a position under chapter 51 of title 5, United States 
Code. Changes in the organizational structure of OPM have necessitated 
that procedures be amended to streamline the appeals process to insure 
that OPM appeal decisions are responsive and timely.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/01/96
Final Action                    12/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeffrey D. Miller, Office of Merit Systems Oversight 
and Effectiveness, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Merit 
Systems Oversight, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2530
Fax: 202 606-2663

RIN: 3206-AH38
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3740. PAY ADMINISTRATION: MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5304; 5 USC 5365; 5 USC 5753; 5 USC 5527; 5 USC 
5596; 5 USC 5941; 5 USC 5754

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 531; 5 CFR 536; 5 CFR 550; 5 CFR 551; 5 CFR 591; 5 
CFR 575; 5 CFR 610; 5 CFR 630; 5 CFR 304

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed regulation amends 5 CFR 531, 536, 550, 551, 
575, 591 and 630 with miscellaneous technical corrections and 
clarifying changes.

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bryce Baker, Office of Compensation Policy, Human 
Resources Systems Service, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824

RIN: 3206-AH11
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3741. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS: CLARIFICATION OF RESPONSIBILITIES OF 
PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5343

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed regulation is to clarify responsibilities of 
Federal agencies for providing certain technical and survey sampling 
services necessary to conduct Federal Wage System local wage surveys.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/96
Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Allen, Office of Compensation Policy, Human 
Resources Systems Service, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-0824

RIN: 3206-AG99
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3742.  PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; REDEFINITION OF THE ONEIDA, NEW 
YORK, NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5343

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OPM plans regulatory actions to abolish the Oneida, NY, 
nonappropriated fund (NAF) wage area and to establish a new Jefferson, 
NY, NAF wage area with a survey area consisting of Jefferson County--
currently an unsurveyed county in the Oneida wage area. This change is 
necessary because the closing of the wage area host activity, Griffiss 
Air Force Base, left Oneida County without an activity having the 
capability to conduct a wage survey.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/96
Final Action                    07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Shields, Human Resources Systems Service, Office 
of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation Policy/Wage Stystem 
Division, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2848

RIN: 3206-AH41
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3743. LUMP-SUM PAYMENTS FOR ANNUAL LEAVE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5553

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 550, subpart L

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Technical and Miscellaneous Civil Service Amendments Act 
of 1992 (Pub. L. 102-378, October 2, 1992) created a new provision, 5 
U.S.C. 5553, to provide OPM with regulatory authority for administering 
lump-sum payments for annual leave.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/96
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: JoAnn Perrini, Office of Compensation Policy, Human 
Resources Systems Service, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824

RIN: 3206-AF38
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3744. SEVERANCE PAY: MISCELLANEOUS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5595

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 550, subpart G

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed regulation makes changes in the severance pay 
regulations to clarify policy and make miscellaneous technical 
corrections.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/96
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank Derby, Office of Compensation Policy, Human 
Resources Systems Service, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824

RIN: 3206-AH12
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3745. PAY ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE FLSA

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  29 USC 204(f)

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 551

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Proposed revisions to regulations would delete nonexistent 
sections under Subpart B, update antiquated references, simplify 
regulatory language, and add special exemption categories stemming from 
court decisions, such as computer specialists under professional 
exemption criteria.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeffrey D. Miller, Office of Merit Systems Oversight 
and Effectiveness, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Merit 
Systems Oversight, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2530
TDD: 202 606-2663

RIN: 3206-AG70
_______________________________________________________________________

[[Page 23816]]





3746. COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCE IN NONFOREIGN AREAS: SURVEY RESULTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5941

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 591

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management will issue proposed 
regulations implementing any increases in nonforeign area cost-of-
living allowance (COLA) rates indicated by COLA survey results. Section 
5941 of title 5, United States Code, provides for the payment of 
nonforeign area cost-of-living allowances (COLA's) in Alaska, Hawaii, 
and other nonforeign overseas areas. The Office of Personnel Management 
conducts living-cost surveys to set COLA rates. Reductions in 
nonforeign area COLA rates are prohibited by the Treasury, Postal 
Service, and General Government Appropriations Act, 1992, as amended, 
through December 31, 1998, and will not be proposed during the 
restricted period.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donald L. Paquin, Human Resources and Systems Service, 
Office of Compensation Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2838
Fax: 202 606-4264

RIN: 3206-AH07
_______________________________________________________________________




3747. RETIREMENT; CSRS AND FERS AMENDMENTS RELATING TO HEALTH CARE 
PROFESSIONALS

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8347(a); 5 USC 8461(g)

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 841; 5 CFR 842

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement the special retirement provisions 
applicable to certain health care professionals employed by the 
Veterans Health Service and other designated agencies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/96
Final Action                    09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cynthia Reinhold, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Office of Retirement Policy Development, Office of Personnel 
Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299

RIN: 3206-AG57
_______________________________________________________________________




3748. RETIREMENT; CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8347(a); 5 USC 8461(g); 38 USC 4331

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 8347(a); 5 CFR 8461(g); 5 CFR 842.306; 5 CFR 
842.307

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement changes in the treatment of 
certain military service under CSRS and FERS required under the 
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act of 1994 (USERA).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Howard T. Newland, Jr., Retirement and Insurance 
Service, Office of Retirement Policy Development, Office of Personnel 
Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299

RIN: 3206-AG58
_______________________________________________________________________




3749. RETIREMENT; DETERMINATIONS OF MARITAL STATUS FOR SURVIVOR 
ANNUITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 842; 5 CFR 843

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations would establish the standards of evidence 
that OPM will require to prove entitlement to a survivor annuity as the 
surviving spouse of a deceased employee or retiree.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/96
Final Action                    01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Harold L. Siegelman, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Office of Retirement Policy Development, Office of Personnel 
Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299

RIN: 3206-AG60
_______________________________________________________________________




3750.  RETIREMENT; SERVICE CREDIT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8347

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 831, subpart C

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations would provide that no retirement credit 
could be granted for periods of service for which retirement deductions 
were refunded and not repaid even when the refund was paid based on an 
erroneous separation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
Final Action                    08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia A. Rochester, Federal Retirement Benefits 
Specialist, Retirement and Insurance Service, Office of Personnel 
Management, Retirement Policy Division, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-0299

RIN: 3206-AH37
_______________________________________________________________________




3751. RETIREMENT; DEBT COLLECTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 835(e)

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 23817]]

Abstract: These regulations will amend the Civil Service Retirement 
System (CSRS) and Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) 
regulations by consolidating existing regulations in three different 
subparts of the CSRS regulations and 5 CFR 845 in the FERS regulations 
to eliminate duplication of the provisions governing debt collection. 
This item is for subpart E of the new part 835, which will address 
collections of Government claims from payments made by OPM.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/05/92                    57 FR 45753
NPRM                            06/00/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia A. Rochester, Retirement and Insurance 
Service, Office of Retirement and Insurance Policy, Office of Personnel 
Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299

RIN: 3206-AE72
_______________________________________________________________________




3752. RETIREMENT; COURT ORDERS AWARDING SURVIVOR ANNUITIES; CORRECTING 
OR SUPPLEMENTING THE FIRST ORDER DIVIDING MARITAL PROPERTY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 838

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations would establish standards for determining 
which supplemental or correcting court orders are not ``modifications'' 
and the procedures applicable to such orders. They also provide for the 
continuation of the former spouse's survivor coverage and the reduction 
in the retiree's annuity until the State court decides the extent of 
the former spouse's rights to retirement benefits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
Final Action                    07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Harold L. Siegelman, Retirement and Insurance Group, 
Office of Retirement Policy Development, Office of Personnel 
Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299

RIN: 3206-AG28
_______________________________________________________________________




3753. RETIREMENT; FERS ELECTIONS OF COVERAGE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8347(a); 5 USC 8461(g); PL 99-335, sec 
301(d)(3)

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 846

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement title III of the Federal 
Employees Retirement System Act of 1986, as amended, dealing with the 
election of FERS coverage by employees under the Civil Service 
Retirement System and certain other employees. The regulations contain 
regulatory and interpretative rules concerning employees' eligibility 
to elect FERS coverage, procedures for electing FERS coverage, and 
basic benefits based on the service for employees who elect FERS 
coverage.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/21/87                    52 FR 19235
Interim Final Rule              09/13/93                    58 FR 47821
NPRM                            08/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Harold L. Siegelman, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415-
0001
Phone: 202 606-2299

RIN: 3206-AG96
_______________________________________________________________________




3754. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES GROUP LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM: MISCELLANEOUS 
CHANGES

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8716

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 870

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations include a group of changes to FEGLI 
regulations that will clarify procedures for signing and witnessing 
designations of beneficiary, accepting designations of beneficiary by 
facsimile, accepting DNA evidence to establish paternity, etc.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96
Final Action                    06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Leibach, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Insurance Policy and Information Division, Office of Personnel 
Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633

RIN: 3206-AG63
_______________________________________________________________________




3755. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM (FEHBP); PREEMPTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8913

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulation to clarify the scope of the FEHBP statutory 
preemption of taxes, fees, and other monetary payments imposed by 
States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and 
any political subdivisions or other governmental authorities and to 
dispel any confusion regarding the applicability of the preemption to 
both the FEHBP carriers and the enrollees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/97
Final Action                    07/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert G. Iadicicco, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Insurance Policy and Information Division, Office of Personnel 
Management, Office of Insurance Programs, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633

RIN: 3206-AF70
_______________________________________________________________________

[[Page 23818]]





3756. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM (FEHBP); OPPORTUNITIES 
TO ENROLL AND CHANGE ENROLLMENT

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:  5 USC 8913

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The primary purpose of these regulations is to clarify and 
simplify the rules governing the opportunities to enroll or change 
enrollment and thereby improve our service to our customers, the 
individuals enrolled and eligible to enroll in the FEHBP. The 
regulations: (1) organize the opportunities to enroll and change 
enrollment into separate categories for employees, annuitants, former 
spouses enrolled under Spouse Equity provisions, and individuals 
enrolled under Temporary Continuation of Coverage; (2) further group 
these opportunities together based on similar characteristics, such as 
opportunities based on a change of employment status, or a loss of 
health benefits coverage; (3) standardize as much as possible the 
requirements for each opportunity, for example permitting individuals 
to enroll or change enrollment within the period beginning 31 days 
before and ending 60 days after the qualifying event.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/96
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barbara Myers, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Insurance Policy and Information Division, Office of Personnel 
Management, Office of Insurance Programs, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633

RIN: 3206-AG32
_______________________________________________________________________




3757.  ESTABLISHING A MERIT REQUIREMENT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 91-648

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 900, subpart F

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Intergovernmental Personnel Act, Pub. L. 91-648, vests 
OPM with the authority to determine compliance with the Law and with 
resolving allegations of non-compliance through advice and assistance 
to Chief executives of the jurisdictions and Heads of grantor agencies. 
Proposed revisions to the regulations would establish a mechanism to 
resolve complaints regarding merit system standards required of State 
and local governments that receive grants-in-aid from Federal agencies. 
Complaints would be initially directed to the grantor agencies. 
Currently, there are no means for complainants to resolve issues except 
to make allegations to OPM.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/01/96
Final Action                    09/30/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Gary L. Smith, Office of Merit Systems Oversight and 
Effectiveness, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Merit Systems 
Effectiveness, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2762

RIN: 3206-AH39
_______________________________________________________________________




3758. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS (FEHBP) ACQUISITION REGULATION; 
PREEMPTION OF TAXES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8913; 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1629; 48 CFR 1631; 48 CFR 1652

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations to clarify the scope of the Federal Employees 
Health Benefits (FEHB) Program statutory preemption of taxes, fees, and 
other monetary payments imposed by States, the District of Columbia, 
the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any political subdivisions or 
other governmental authorities; and to provide guidance for the FEHB 
Program carriers to identify them.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/97
Final Action                    07/00/97

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: Robert G. Iadicicco, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Insurance Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, Office of 
Insurance Programs, 1900 E St. NW. 5, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633

RIN: 3206-AF95
_______________________________________________________________________


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3759. CLAIMS COLLECTIONS STANDARDS; DEBT COLLECTION ACT OF 1982; SALARY 
OFFSET

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  31 USC 952; PL 95-454; 5 USC 5514

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 179

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is revising the 
regulations it issued on July 11, 1994, that govern the collection of 
debts owed to OPM by Federal employees. These regulations implement the 
debt collection procedures provided under section 5 of the Debt 
Collection Act of 1982.

[[Page 23819]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bob Loring, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, 
Office of Financial Management, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
St NW., Washington, DC
Phone: 202 606-5028

RIN: 3206-AG64
_______________________________________________________________________




3760. AGENCY RELATIONSHIPS WITH ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTING FEDERAL 
EMPLOYEES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 1104; 5 USC 71; 5 USC 7135; 5 USC 7301; EO 
11491

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 251

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations governing agency relations with managerial, 
supervisory, professional, and other organizations that are not labor 
organizations. The regulations are being issued as part of the 
implementation of the FPM sunset. The regulations incorporate certain 
provisions that existed in former FPM chapters 251 and 252.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/02/95                    60 FR 51371
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hal Fibish, Labor-Management Relations Division, Office 
of Personnel Management, Human Resources Systems Service, 1900 E Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1170

RIN: 3206-AG38
_______________________________________________________________________




3761. USE OF PRIVATE SECTOR TEMPORARIES

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; EO 10577

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 300(e)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Revises limitations on the use of private sector temporaries, 
based on comments from Federal agencies, temporary help service firms, 
and other interested parties.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/08/95                    60 FR 46780
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Ellen Russell, Employment Service, Staffing Reinvention 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AE80
_______________________________________________________________________




3762. PROMOTION AND INTERNAL PLACEMENT; ACCELERATED QUALIFICATIONS

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:  5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 3329; EO 10577

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 316; 5 CFR 335; 5 CFR 338

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Gives agencies greater flexibility to design internal 
selection systems consistent with merit principles and other applicable 
status. NPR recommendation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/20/96                     61 FR 6324
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Supersedes RIN 3206-AG54.

Agency Contact: Leota Edwards, Employment Service, Staffing Reinvention 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AG19
_______________________________________________________________________




3763. EXECUTIVE, MANAGEMENT, AND SUPERVISORY DEVELOPMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  5 USC 3397; 5 USC 4100; 5 USC 3392; 5 USC 3393; 5 USC 
3393a; 5 USC 3395; 5 USC 3593; 5 USC 3595; 5 USC 4100 et seq

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 317; 5 CFR 412

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These changes in part 412 are proposed to foster a corporate 
perspective among Government managers, particularly the Senior 
Executive Service, by providing training and development opportunities 
for the managerial workforce of sufficient breadth and scope to broaden 
the individual's vision of the Government. These revisions incorporate 
changes to the Government Employees Training Act that are contained in 
the Federal Workforce Restructuring Act of 1994 and incorporate any 
requirements from former Federal Personnel Manual Chapter 412 that need 
to be continued. The changes in part 317 eliminate the 3-year 
limitation on the validity of the Qualifications Review Board 
certification for appointment to the Senior Executive Service. Taken as 
a whole, these changes should improve the quality of management 
Governmentwide.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/11/95                    60 FR 63454
Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Constance Maravell, Office of Executive Resources, 
Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1832

RIN: 3206-AF96
_______________________________________________________________________




3764. JOB LISTINGS; FULL CONSIDERATION OF DISPLACED DEFENSE EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 3329; PL 102-484, sec 4432

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 330; 5 CFR 335

[[Page 23820]]

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Requires agencies to report to OPM announcements of vacancies 
for which they will accept applications from outside their own work 
forces. Requires agencies to give full consideration to displaced DOD 
employees, Pub. L. 102-484, 5 U.S.C. 3329.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/08/93                    58 FR 18139
Final Action Effective          12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Leota Edwards, Employment Service, Staffing Reinvention 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AF36
_______________________________________________________________________




3765.  CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE FOR SURPLUS AND DISPLACED 
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 1202; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 3310; 5 USC 
3315; 5 USC 3327; 5 USC 3502; 5 USC 3503; 5 USC 8151; 5 USC 8337(h); 5 
USC 8457(b); EO 10577; EO 12828

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 330; 5 CFR 332; 5 CFR 351

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Implements a presidential directive requiring agencies to 
provide services and special selection priority to surplus and 
displaced Federal employees. Effective 2/29/96.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/27/94                    60 FR 67281
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Diane Bohling, Employment Service, Workforce 
Restructuring Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960

RIN: 3206-AH26
_______________________________________________________________________




3766.  DELEGATION OF COMPETITIVE EXAMINING AUTHORITY; 
REIMBURSABLE EXAMINING SERVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 1104

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 332; 5 CFR 930

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Sets forth the requirement for agencies employing 
administrative law judges to reimburse OPM for the cost of conducting 
examinations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Leota Edwards, Employment Service, Staffing Reinvention 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AH31
_______________________________________________________________________




3767. REDUCTION IN FORCE; RETREAT RIGHTS

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 3502(a)

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 351

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing interim 
retention regulations that clarify existing policy on employees' 
``Retreat'' rights. These interim regulations also clarify existing 
policy concerning the content of specific written reduction in force 
notices, and issuance of a Certification of Expected Separation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/25/95                    60 FR 44253
Final Action Effective          03/01/96
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Thomas A. Glennon or Ed McHugh, Employment Service, 
Workforce Restructuring Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
St. NW., Washington, DC 20415-0001
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AG77
_______________________________________________________________________




3768. RESTORATION TO DUTY FROM MILITARY SERVICE OR COMPENSABLE INJURY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8151; 38 USC 4301

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 353

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Restoration rights of Federal employees who leave employment 
to perform duty with the uniformed services, implementing USERRA Act of 
1994, 48 U.S.C. Chapter 43.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/01/95                    60 FR 45650
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Raleigh Neville, Employment Service, Staffing 
Reinvention Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830

RIN: 3206-AG02
_______________________________________________________________________




3769. PRESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT INTERN PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  EO 12364

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 362

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Federal Personnel Manual (FPM) chapter 362 provides policy 
and guidance to agencies on the Presidential Management Intern Program. 
This Chapter is provisionally retained under the FPM Sunset until 
December 31, 1994. We are developing new regulations for the program to 
maintain Government-wide uniformity in certain program policies and 
procedures. Topics that will be covered under new regulations include 
eligibility, selection, appointment, promotion, pay and benefits, 
extensions, conversion, termination and resignation. Without 
regulations, agencies will have only the general guidance from the 
Executive order to assist them. Other procedural guidance from FPM 
Chapter 362 will be issued in an information handbook or manual.

[[Page 23821]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/01/95                    60 FR 11017
Interim Final Rule Effective 
Date                            03/01/95
NPRM                            10/17/95                    60 FR 53716
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barbara Smith, Office of Executive Resources, Office of 
Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW 1400WB, Washington, DC 20415-0001
Phone: 703 802-0322

RIN: 3206-AG17
_______________________________________________________________________




3770. EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONDUCT

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552(a); 5 USC 7301

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 4501; 5 CFR 1001

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Supplements for OPM employees the Executive Branch standards 
of ethical conduct.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lorraine Lewis, Office of the General Counsel, Office 
of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW.
Phone: 202 606-1700
Fax: 202 606-0082

RIN: 3206-AG87
_______________________________________________________________________




3771. PAY UNDER THE GENERAL SCHEDULE: TERMINATION OF INTERIM GEOGRAPHIC 
ADJUSTMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Federal Employees Pay Comparability Act of 1990; PL 
101-509

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 530; 5 CFR 531; 5 CFR 534; 5 CFR 550; 5 CFR 575; 5 
CFR 581; 5 CFR 582; 5 CFR 630

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These proposed regulations revise the interim geographic 
adjustment (IGA) regulations under 5 CFR 531, by terminating IGAs in 
the Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, CA CMSA and the New York-
Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT-PA CMSA . The locality pay 
percentages in these areas now exceeds the 8 percent IGA rate. 
Technical conforming changes are made in other affected parts of the 
regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/01/96                     61 FR 3539
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeanne Jacobson, Office of Compensation Policy, Human 
Resources Systems Service, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824

RIN: 3206-AH09
_______________________________________________________________________




3772. PAY UNDER THE GENERAL SCHEDULE; LOCALITY PAY AREAS FOR 1997

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5304

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 531, subpart F

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, January 1, 1997.

Abstract: The proposed regulations would amend 5 CFR 531, subpart F, by 
removing five metropolitan areas from the ``Rest of the U.S.'' locality 
pay areas and establishing five new locality pay areas corresponding to 
these metropolitan areas for the January 1997 locality payments. The 
Federal Salary Council recommended the five new areas at its meeting on 
July 31, 1995

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/16/95                    60 FR 53545
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeanne Jacobson, Office of Compensation Policy, Human 
Resources Systems Service, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824

RIN: 3206-AG88
_______________________________________________________________________




3773.  PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; ABOLISHMENT OF PHILADELPHIA, PA, 
NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5343

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed regulation redefines the Philadelphia OPA, 
nonappropriated fund (NAF) wage area. This change is made necessary by 
the declining NAF Federal Wage System employment in the wage area.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/14/95                    60 FR 57145
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Shields, Human Resources Systems Service, Office 
of Compensation Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-0824

RIN: 3206-AH22
_______________________________________________________________________




3774.  PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; CHANGES IN SURVEY 
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR CERTAIN APPROPRIATED FUND FEDERAL WAGE SYSTEM 
FEDERAL WAGE AREAS

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5343

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OPM, on behalf of the Departments of Defense and Veterans 
Affairs, proposes to change survey responsibilities for several 
appropriated fund Federal Wage System wage areas in recognition of 
shifting employment patterns among agencies and the need for lead 
agencies to balance their wage survey workloads throughout the 2-year 
survey cycle.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/09/96                     61 FR 4940
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 23822]]

Agency Contact: Angela Graham Humes, Human Resources Systems Service, 
Office of Compensation Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-0824

RIN: 3206-AH28
_______________________________________________________________________




3775.  PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; ABOLISHMENT OF FRANKLIN, OH, 
NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5343

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OPM plans regulatory actions to abolish the Franklin, OH, 
nonappropriated fund (NAF) Federal Wage System (FWS) wage area and 
redefine the five counties having continuing FWS employment as areas of 
application to the Greene-Montgomery, OH NAF wage area for pay-setting 
purposes. This change is necessary because the closing of the wage area 
host activity, Newark Air Force Base, leaves the Franklin wage area 
without an activity having the capability to conduct a wage survey.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/31/96                     61 FR 3175
Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Shields, Human Resources Systems Service, Office 
of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation Policy/Wage Systems 
Division, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2848

RIN: 3206-AH29
_______________________________________________________________________




3776. VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVE REPAYMENT WAIVERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 103-226

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 550

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Public Law 103-226 authorizes OPM to waive repayment of a 
voluntary separation incentive payment if a former employee who 
accepted the incentive payment is reemployed by an executive agency of 
the U.S. within 5 years of separation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/09/94                    59 FR 55807
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Susan Shelton, Employment Service, Federal Workforce 
Restructuring Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AG20
_______________________________________________________________________




3777. PAY ADMINISTRATION; AVAILABILITY PAY FOR CRIMINAL INVESTIGATORS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5545 a(h); 5 USC 5548

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 550

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations on implementation of availability pay, a new form 
of premium pay for criminal investigators who are required to work, or 
be available to work substantial amounts of unscheduled overtime duty 
based on the needs of the employing agency.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/23/94                    59 FR 66149
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kevin Kitchelt, Office of Compensation Policy, Human 
Resources Systems Service, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824

RIN: 3206-AG47
_______________________________________________________________________




3778. SEVERANCE PAY; PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5595

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 550, subpart G

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To amend the severance pay regulations to address the rights 
of employees who are employed by the Panama Canal Commission when the 
United States transfers full responsibility for the management, 
operation, and maintenance of the Panama Canal to the Republic of 
Panama.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/07/95                    60 FR 35342
NPRM Comment Period End         09/05/95
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank Derby, Office of Compensation Policy, Human 
Resources Systems Service, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1413

RIN: 3206-AF89
_______________________________________________________________________




3779.  SEPARATE MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE FOR DUTY AT JOHNSTON 
ISLAND

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5942a

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 591, subpart D

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed regulations would make the non-foreign separate 
maintenance allowance (SMA) rates on Johnston Island (a nonforeign 
area) the same as the SMA rates established by the State Department 
standardized regulations for foreign areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/17/95                    60 FR 53716
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roger Knadle, Human Resources Systems Service, Office 
of Compensation Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824

RIN: 3206-AH17
_______________________________________________________________________

[[Page 23823]]





3780. FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 6387

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 630(l)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Sections 6381 through 6387 of Title 5, United States Code as 
added by Title II of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA), 
Public Law 103-3, Feb. 5, 1993, provide certain Federal employees a 
total of 12 administrative work weeks of unpaid leave during any 12-
month period for: the birth of a child and care of the newborn; 
placement of a child with the employee for adoption or foster care; 
care of an employee's spouse, son, daughter, or parent with a serious 
health condition; or the serious health condition of the employee that 
makes the employee unable to perform the essential functions of his or 
her position.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/23/93                    58 FR 39596
Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jo Ann Perrini, Office of Compensation Policy, Human 
Resources Systems Service, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824

RIN: 3206-AH10
_______________________________________________________________________




3781. POLITICAL ACTIVITY--FEDERAL EMPLOYEES RESIDING IN DESIGNATED 
LOCALITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 7325

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 733

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, February 3, 1994.

Abstract: OPM has issued interim regulations pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 7325, 
as amended by the Hatch Act Reform Amendments of 1993, to continue in 
effect OPM's existing exemptions from the political activity provisions 
of the Hatch Act for employees residing in certain municipalities. 
There are no new budgetary effects, impacts such as benefits and costs, 
or interagency or intergovernmental effects.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/04/94                     59 FR 5313
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jo-Ann Chabot, Office of the General Counsel, Office of 
Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1701
Fax: 202 606-0082

RIN: 3206-AF78
_______________________________________________________________________




3782.  POLITICAL ACTIVITIES OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 1103; 5 USC 1104; 5 USC 7325; EO 12107,3 CFR 
1978 Comp. p. 264

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 734

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Congress amended the Hatch Act through the Hatch Act Reform 
Amendments of 1993; interim regulations with a request for comments 
were issued in September 1994. The interim regulations addressed 
employee coverage and specifically described, both in regulatory text 
and detailed examples, political activities which the Reform Amendments 
permit and prohibit. A final version of these regulations is required 
to advise Federal, Postal Service, and District of Columbia employees 
regarding the specific political activities that the Reform Amendments 
permit and prohibit, and to resolve issues raised in comments 
concerning the interim regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/23/94                    59 FR 48765
Final Action                    09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joann Chabot, Attorney, Office of the General Counsel, 
Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1701

RIN: 3206-AH33
_______________________________________________________________________




3783. RETIREMENT COVERAGE FOR D.C. FINANCIAL CONTROL BOARD EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  PL 104-8

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 842

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement the District of Columbia 
Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Act of 1995. They 
establish standards by which some former Federal employees may carry 
civil service retirement coverage to employment with the D.C. Financial 
Control Board.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Jennings, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415-
0001
Phone: 202 606-0299

RIN: 3206-AG78
_______________________________________________________________________




3784. RETIREMENT; ALTERNATIVE FORM OF ANNUITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8343a; 5 USC 8420a

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 831(v); 5 CFR 842(g)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations are needed to change the date for 
expiration of the alternative form of annuity (AFA) for most retirees 
as a result of Pub. L. 103-66. They also revise the list of critical 
medical conditions considered as prima facie evidence of a life 
threatening condition for AFA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/04/94                    59 FR 55211
Interim Final Rule              10/25/95                    60 FR 54585
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Harold L. Siegelman, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Office of Retirement Policy Development, Office of Personnel

[[Page 23824]]

Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299

RIN: 3206-AG16
_______________________________________________________________________




3785. RETIREMENT; FERS BASIC ANNUITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8461

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 842(b) to (g)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These final regulations will amend FERS Basic Annuity 
regulations governing Eligibility (subpart B), Credit for Service 
(subpart C), Computations (subpart F), and Alternative Forms of Annuity 
(subpart G). These regulations have been published at various times in 
interim final form, and have been affected by statutory changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/16/87                     52 FR 2061
Interim Final Rule              01/16/87                     52 FR 2067
Interim Final Rule              02/11/87                     52 FR 4473
Interim Final Rule              02/11/87                     52 FR 4479
Interim Final Rule              05/14/87                    52 FR 18193
Interim Final Rule              04/08/88                    53 FR 11635
Interim Final Rule              02/09/90                     55 FR 4598
Final Rule                      12/27/90                    55 FR 53136
Interim Final Rule              02/19/91                     56 FR 6549
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Harold L. Siegelman, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Office of Retirement Policy Development, Office of Personnel 
Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299

RIN: 3206-AE73
_______________________________________________________________________




3786. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' GROUP LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM; MERGING OF PARTS 
OF CFR PERTAINING TO LIFE INSURANCE (FEGLI)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8716

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 870; 5 CFR 871; 5 CFR 872; 5 CFR 873; 5 CFR 874

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations to merge and consolidate the four parts of the 
Code pertaining to FEGLI in order to simplify and facilitate 
understanding of the FEGLI Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/13/95                    60 FR 21759
NPRM Comment Period End         07/03/95
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Leibach, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Insurance Policy and Information Division, Office of Personnel 
Management, Office of Insurance Programs, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633

RIN: 3206-AF32
_______________________________________________________________________




3787. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM (FEHBP); LIMITATION ON 
PHYSICIAN CHARGES AND FEHBP PAYMENTS; OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT 
(OBRA) OF 1993 PROVISION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8913

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations to implement the OBRA of 1993 which sets a limit 
on the charges and FEHBP benefit payments for certain physician 
services received by a retired enrolled individual.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/18/95                    60 FR 26667
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert G. Iadicicco, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Insurance Policy and Information Division, Office of Personnel 
Management, Office of Insurance Programs, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633

RIN: 3206-AG31
_______________________________________________________________________




3788. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM; PAYMENT OF PREMIUMS FOR 
PERIODS OF LEAVE WITHOUT PAY OR INSUFFICIENT PAY

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8913

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations that establish a requirement that Federal 
agencies counsel employees entering nonpay status, or whose pay is 
insufficient to cover their FEHB premium payments, of the options of 
continuing or terminating their FEHB coverage, and if continuing, of 
paying premiums directly on a current basis or incurring a debt to be 
withheld from future salary. These regulations are intended to ensure 
employees are fully aware of these alternatives.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert G. Iadicicco, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Insurance Policy and Information Division, Office of Personnel 
Management, Office of Insurance Programs, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633

RIN: 3206-AG66
_______________________________________________________________________




3789. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM: ACQUISITION REGULATION; 
TRUTH IN NEGOTIATION ACT AND RELATED CHANGES

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8913; 40 USC 486(c); PL 103-355

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1602; 48 CFR 1608; 48 CFR 1615; 48 CFR 1652

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulation to amend the Federal Employees Health Benefits 
Acquisition Regulation (FEHBAR) to implement those portions of the 
Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (FAS) that make specific 
changes to the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) or that impact other 
areas of the FEHBAR affecting contract pricing.

[[Page 23825]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/00/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: Mary Ann Mercer, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Insurance Policy and Information Division, Office of Personnel 
Management, Office of Insurance Programs, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633

RIN: 3206-AH14
_______________________________________________________________________


OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (OPM)                  Long-Term Actions


  



_______________________________________________________________________




3790. TIME-IN-GRADE RESTRICTIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; EO 10577

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Eliminates requirement that employees serve 1 year in grade 
to be eligible for promotion above the GS-5 level. This is separate 
from the qualifications requirement for 1 year experience at the next 
lowest grade or equivalent for promotion.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/15/94                    59 FR 30717
NPRM Comment Period End         01/10/95                     60 FR 2546


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Leota Edwards, Employment Service, Staffing Reinvention 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 292 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AG06
_______________________________________________________________________




3791. AMENDMENT TO SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 3328

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 300(g)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Delegates to agencies determination whether a Federal job 
applicant's failure to register with the Selective Service was knowing 
and willful. This change is authorized by an amendment to 5 U.S.C. 
3328.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/29/88                    53 FR 15400


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry Lorenz, Employment Service, Staffing Reinvention 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-0830

RIN: 3206-AD68
_______________________________________________________________________




3792. CAREER AND CAREER-CONDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT

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:  5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 3304

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 315

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Drops time limit on reinstatement eligibility and would link 
career tenure to completion of probation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/20/94                    59 FR 52925


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Interim rule effective date 01/01/95

Agency Contact: Leota Edwards, Employment Service, Staffing Reinvention 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AG22
_______________________________________________________________________




3793. CAREER AND CAREER-CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT UNDER SPECIAL 
AUTHORITIES

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 3304(d); 5 
USC 8151; 5 USC 11219; EO 10577; EO 12034; EO 12721; 22 USC 2506; 22 
USC 3651; 22 USC 3652

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 315

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Revises a group of special appointment authorities to clarify 
requirements and to eliminate obsolete provisions.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Leota Edwards, Employment Service, Office of Personnel 
Management, Staffing Reinvention Office, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AG90
_______________________________________________________________________




3794. INTERAGENCY PLACEMENT PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 3310; 5 USC 
3315; 5 USC 3327; 5 USC 3502; 5 USC 3503; 5 USC 8151; 5 USC 8337(h); 5 
USC 8457(b); EO 10577; EO 12828

[[Page 23826]]

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 330; 5 CFR 332; 5 CFR 351

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Originally implemented new Interagency Placement Program, 
which supersedes Displaced Employee Program and Interagency Placement 
Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/27/94                    59 FR 32871


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: These provisions were superseded by 60 FR 67281 
which established Career Transition Assistance for surplus and 
displaced Federal employees. Effective 2/29/96.

Agency Contact: Diane Bohling, Employment Service, Workforce 
Restructuring Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960

RIN: 3206-AG11
_______________________________________________________________________




3795. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT REFORM

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:  5 USC 43; 5 USC 45

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 430; 5 CFR 451

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulatory changes to comply with legislative reforms in 
support of the National Performance Review (NPR) recommendations that 
decentralize performance management and incentive awards programs to 
the agencies.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Doris Hausser, Chief, Performance Management and 
Incentive Awards Division, OLRWP, Office of Personnel Management, Human 
Resource Systems Service, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2720

RIN: 3206-AF57
_______________________________________________________________________




3796. CLASSIFICATION SIMPLIFICATION

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:  5 USC 51

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 511

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Legal and regulatory changes needed for simplification of the 
current General Schedule (white collar) position classification system.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Raymond Moran, Chief, Standards Development Staff, 
Human Resources Systems Service, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1321

RIN: 3206-AG27
_______________________________________________________________________




3797. PAY ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE FLSA; COMPLIANCE

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  29 USC 204(f); 5 USC 1103(a)(5)

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 551(f)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Proposed new regulation covering the FLSA Compliance Program 
and simplifying the FLSA claims handling process.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/10/95                     60 FR 2549


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeffrey D. Miller, Ofc of Merit Sys. Oversight & 
Effectiveness, Program Development Division, Office of Personnel 
Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2530
Fax: 202 606-2663

RIN: 3206-AA40
_______________________________________________________________________




3798. SUITABILITY--SUITABILITY DISQUALIFICATION/RATING ACTIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 7301; EO 10577; EO 
11222

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 731(b) to (c)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: With the abolishment in December 1993 of the Federal 
Personnel Manual (FPM), certain policies and procedures enunciated in 
the FPM must be considered for publication in another format. Since all 
of these policies and procedures are important to continued program 
operations, some of them will be published in pamphlets for users and 
other more significant items will be incorporated in the Code of 
Federal Regulations. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has 
determined that these regulations are significant and require OMB 
review prior to publication. However, we foresee no significant issues 
arising from implementation of these changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/23/91                    56 FR 18650
Interim Final Rule              09/16/94                    59 FR 47527


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard A. Ferris, Acting Associate Director, 
Investigations Service, Office of Personnel Management, P.O. Box 886, 
Washington, DC 20044-0886
Phone: 202 376-3800

RIN: 3206-AC19
_______________________________________________________________________




3799. PERSONNEL SECURITY AND RELATED PROGRAMS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 7312; 50 USC 403; EO 
10450; EO 10577

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 732

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: With the abolishment in December 1993 of the Federal 
Personnel Manual (FPM), certain policies and procedures enunciated in 
the FPM must be considered for publication in another format. Since all 
of these policies and procedures are important to continued program

[[Page 23827]]

operations, some of them will be published in pamphlets for users and 
other more significant items will be incorporated in the Code of 
Federal Regulations. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has 
determined that these regulations are significant and require OMB 
review prior to publication. However, we see no significant issues 
arising from implementation of these changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/23/91                    56 FR 18650
Interim Final Rule              09/16/94                    59 FR 47527
Interim Final Rule Effective 
Date                            10/17/94


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard A Ferris, Acting Associate Director, 
Investigations Service, Office of Personnel Management, P. O. Box 886, 
Washington, DC 20044-0886
Phone: 202 376-3800

RIN: 3206-AC21
_______________________________________________________________________




3800. INVESTIGATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 93-579; 5 USC 552a

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 736

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: With the abolishment in December 1993 of the Federal 
Personnel Manual (FPM), certain policies and procedures enunciated in 
the FPM must be considered for publication in another format. Since all 
of these policies and procedures are important to continued program 
operations, some of them will be published in pamphlets for users and 
other more significant items will be incorporated in the Code of 
Federal Regulations. The Office of Management and Budget (0MB) has 
determined that these regulations are significant and require OMB 
review prior to publication. However, we foresee no significant issues 
arising from implementation of these changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/23/91                    56 FR 18650
Begin Review                    10/01/93
Interim Final Rule              09/16/94                    59 FR 47527
Interim Final Rule Effective 
Date                            10/17/94


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard A.Ferris, Acting Associate Director, 
Investigations Service, Office of Personnel Management, P.O. Box 886, 
Washington, DC 20044-0886
Phone: 202 376-3800

RIN: 3206-AB92
_______________________________________________________________________




3801. DEBARMENTS, CIVIL MONETARY PENALTIES, AND ASSESSMENTS IMPOSED 
AGAINST PROVIDERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8902a

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 890(j)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations will implement title I of Pub. L. 100-654, 
the ``Federal Employees Health Benefits Amendments Act of 1988,'' which 
authorizes OPM to debar health care providers who are culpable of 
certain offenses from participation in the FEHBP, and to levy monetary 
penalties and assessments against individuals who have submitted false 
claims to FEHBP carriers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/30/89                    54 FR 43939
NPRM                            02/04/93                     58 FR 7052
NPRM                            02/04/93                     58 FR 7052


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: J. David Cope, Asst. Inspector General for Policy, 
Office of the Inspector General, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2851

RIN: 3206-AD76
_______________________________________________________________________


OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (OPM)                  Completed Actions


  



_______________________________________________________________________




3802. OTHER THAN FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT (PART-TIME, SEASONAL, AND 
INTERMITTENT)

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:  5 CFR 110

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/12/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Raleigh Neville, Ellen Russell
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AG89
_______________________________________________________________________




3803.  OTHER THAN FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT (PART-TIME, SEASONAL, AND 
INTERMITTENT)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 3401; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 340; 5 CFR 110

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Proposal would give agencies and employees more flexibility 
by clarifying agency authority to schedule part-time employees on a pay 
period rather than a weekly basis. duplicative authorities by combining 
on-call and seasonal.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/07/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Withdrawn, combined with RIN 3206-AH19.

Agency Contact: Raleigh Neville, Ellen Russell, Employment Service, 
Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC20415
Phone: 202 606-0830

[[Page 23828]]

Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AH19
_______________________________________________________________________




3804. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS ACQUISITION REGULATIONS: FILING 
CLAIMS; ADDITION OF CONTRACT CLAUSE

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1604; 48 CFR 1652

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/05/96                    61 FR 15196
Final Action Effective          03/06/96

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: Margaret Sears
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 292 606-0633

RIN: 3206-AG30
_______________________________________________________________________




3805.  APPOINTMENT OF NONSTATUS EMPLOYEES ENTITLED TO PLACEMENT 
IN A DIFFERENT AGENCY UPON RESTORATION TO DUTY FROM UNIFORMED SERVICE

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  38 USC 4314; 38 USC 4315

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 213

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To permit Schedule A appointments of excepted service 
employees who are entitled to placement in a different agency if their 
original employing agency cannot reemploy them following uniformed 
service. Implements Pub. L. 103-353.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/30/95                    60 FR 55173
Final Action                    11/02/95                    60 FR 55653
Final Action Effective          11/02/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Raleigh Neville, Employment Service, Staffing 
Reinvention Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AH15
_______________________________________________________________________




3806.  REVOCATION OF SCHEDULE A AUTHORITY

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 213

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Revoked Schedule A authority for President's Commission on 
Executive Exchange, which no longer exists.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/02/95                    60 FR 55653
Final Action Effective          11/02/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Amond A. Grant, Employment Service, Staffing 
Reinvention Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0930

RIN: 3206-AH18
_______________________________________________________________________




3807. PERSONNEL RECORDS

Priority:  Other

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:  5 CFR 293

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/13/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Dorothy Vernon
Phone: 202 606-1976

RIN: 3206-AF85
_______________________________________________________________________




3808. CAREER AND CAREER CONDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 315

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/08/96                     61 FR 9321
Final Action Effective          04/08/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Ellen Russell
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AG81
_______________________________________________________________________




3809.  FUNDING OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE EXAMINATION

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 1104

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 332; 5 CFR 930

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OPM is issuing interim regulations to require agencies 
employing administrative law judges to reimburse OPM for the cost of 
conducting examinations for judge positions. The regulations implement 
Public Law 104-52 (November 19, 1995), which amended 5 U.S.C. 1104 to 
authorize OPM to delegate examining authority for all competitive 
service positions except for administrative law judges, and to require 
employing agencies to reimburse OPM for the cost of administrative law 
judge examinations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/13/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Withdrawn, duplicate of RIN 3206-AH31.

Agency Contact: Leota S. Edwards, Employment Service, Staffing 
Reinvention Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AH42
_______________________________________________________________________




3810. MERIT PROMOTION PLACEMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 335

[[Page 23829]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/07/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Leota Edwards
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AG54
_______________________________________________________________________




3811. REPAYMENT OF STUDENT LOANS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 537

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/07/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ellie Miller
Phone: 202 606-0830

RIN: 3206-AE51
_______________________________________________________________________




3812.  FORMAT CHANGES IN COMPENSATION REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5338; 5 USC 5532; 5 USC 5533; 5 USC 5542(C); 5 
USC 5548; 5 USC 6101; 5 USC 6104; 5 USC 6305; 5 USC 6311; 5 USC 6387; 
PL 93-259 Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938; PL 103-3, sec 107; EO 11228

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 531; 5 CFR 550; 5 CFR 551; 5 CFR 610; 5 CFR 630

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations revise the format of certain regulatory 
provisions related to Federal employees' compensation so that all 
definitions of terms are listed in alphabetical order.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/29/95                    60 FR 67286
Final Action Effective          12/29/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bryce Baker, Human Resources Systems Service, Office of 
Compensation Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824

RIN: 3206-AH23
_______________________________________________________________________




3813. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; ABOLISHMENT OF MARQUETTE, MI 
NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/28/95                    60 FR 58497
Final Action Effective          12/28/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Shields
Phone: 202 606-2848

RIN: 3206-AG82
_______________________________________________________________________




3814. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEM; TECHNICAL CORRECTION AND CLARIFICATION

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/28/94                    60 FR 58497
Final Action Effective          12/28/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Shields
Phone: 202 606-2848

RIN: 3206-AG83
_______________________________________________________________________




3815. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; REDEFINITION OF GUAYNABO-SAN JUAN, PR, 
NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/15/96                     61 FR 5922
Final Action Effective          03/18/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Shields
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-0824

RIN: 3206-AG93
_______________________________________________________________________




3816. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; SURVEY RESPONSIBILITY CHANGES

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/12/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Angela Graham Humes
Phone: 202 606-2848

RIN: 3206-AG98
_______________________________________________________________________




3817. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS: REDEFINITION OF CERTAIN FEDERAL WAGE 
SYSTEM WAGE AREAS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/12/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Allen
Phone: 202 606-2848

RIN: 3206-AH00
_______________________________________________________________________




3818. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEM: REDEFINITION OF THE OCEAN, NJ, 
NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/12/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Shields
Phone: 202 606-2848

RIN: 3206-AH01
_______________________________________________________________________




3819. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS: REDEFINITION OF THE PHILADELPHIA, PA, 
NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

[[Page 23830]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/12/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Shields
Phone: 202 606-2848

RIN: 3206-AH02
_______________________________________________________________________




3820. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS: REDEFINITION OF THE GUAYNABO-SAN JUAN, 
PUERTO RICO, NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/12/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Shields
Phone: 202 606-2848

RIN: 3206-AH03
_______________________________________________________________________




3821. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS: ABOLISHMENT OF THE MARIN-SONOMA, CA, 
NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/12/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Shields
Phone: 202 606-2848

RIN: 3206-AH04
_______________________________________________________________________




3822. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS: ABOLISHMENT OF CERTAIN SPECIAL WAGE 
SCHEDULES FOR PRINTING POSITIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/24/95                    60 FR 57889
Final Action Effective          12/26/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Shields
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-0824

RIN: 3206-AH05
_______________________________________________________________________




3823.  PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; ABOLISHMENT OF MARIN-SONOMA, CA, 
NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5343

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed regulation redefines the Marin-Sonoma, CA 
nonappropriated fund (NAF) wage area. This change is made necessary by 
declining NAF Federal Wage System employment in the wage area.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/30/95                    60 FR 55174
Final Action                    02/15/96                     61 FR 5922
Final Action Effective          03/18/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Shields, Human Resources Systems Service, Office 
of Compensation Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-0824

RIN: 3206-AH16
_______________________________________________________________________




3824.  PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS: ABOLISHMENT OF OCEAN, NJ, 
NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5343

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation redefined the Ocean, NJ nonappropriated fund 
(NAF) wage area. This change is made necessary by declining NAF Federal 
Wage System employment in the wage area.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/01/95                     60 FR 5523
Final Action                    02/15/96                     61 FR 5922
Final Action Effective          03/18/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Shields, Human Resources Systems Service, Office 
of Compensation Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-0824

RIN: 3206-AH20
_______________________________________________________________________




3825.  PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS: REDEFINING OF CERTAIN FEDERAL 
WAGE SYSTEMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5343

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OPM plans to redefine several Federal Wage System wage areas 
for pay-setting purposes. OPM is engaged in an ongoing project to 
review the geographic definitions of selected wage areas. Based on 
recent review of wage and survey area boundaries, this regulation 
proposes redefining and/or renaming 10 wage areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/19/95                    60 FR 65245
Final Action                    03/18/96                    61 FR 10879
Final Action Effective          04/17/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Allen, Human Resources Systems Service, Office of 
Compensation Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2848

RIN: 3206-AH27
_______________________________________________________________________




3826.  PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; ABOLISHMENT OF MERCED, CA, 
NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5343

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OPM plans regulatory actions to abolish the Merced, Ca, 
nonappropriated fund (NAF) Federal Wage System (FWS) wage area and 
redefine the county having continuing

[[Page 23831]]

FWS employment (Fresno County) as an area of application to the Kern, 
CA, NAF wage area for pay-setting purposes. This change is necessary 
because the closing of the wage area host activity, Castle Air Force 
Base, leaves the Merced wage area without an activity having the 
capability to conduct a wage survey.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/15/96                     61 FR 5921
Withdrawn                       03/14/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Withdrawn, duplicate of RIN 3206-AH40.

Agency Contact: Paul Shields, Human Resorces Systems Service, Office of 
Personnel Management, Office of Compensation Policy/Wage Systems 
Division, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2848

RIN: 3206-AH30
_______________________________________________________________________




3827.  PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; ABOLISHMENT OF MERCED, CA, 
NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5343

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OPM plans regulatory actions to abolish the Merced, CA, 
nonappropriated fund (NAF) Federal Wage System (FWS) wage area and 
redefine the county having continuing FWS employment (Fresno County) as 
an area of application to the Kern, CA, NAF wage area for pay-setting 
purposes. This change is necessary because the closing of the wage area 
host activity, Castle Air Force Base, leaves the Merced wage area 
without an activity having the capability to conduct a wage survey.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/13/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Withdrawn, duplicate of RIN 3206-AH30

Agency Contact: Paul Shields, Human Resorces Systems Service, Office of 
Personnel Management, Office of Compensation Policy/Wage Systems 
Division, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2848

RIN: 3206-AH40
_______________________________________________________________________




3828. COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCE IN NONFOREIGN AREAS; WINTER 1995 SURVEYS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 591

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/12/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donald L. Paquin
Phone: 202 606-2838
Fax: 202 606-4264

RIN: 3206-AH06
_______________________________________________________________________




3829. COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCE IN NONFOREIGN AREAS: SUMMER 1994 SURVEYS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 591

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/12/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Allan Hearne
Phone: 202 606-2838
Fax: 202 606-4264

RIN: 3206-AH08
_______________________________________________________________________




3830. SEPARATE MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE FOR DUTY AT JOHNSTON ISLAND

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 591(d)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/12/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roger Knadle
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824

RIN: 3206-AG72
_______________________________________________________________________




3831. FEGLI; ASSIGNMENT OF LIFE INSURANCE COVERAGE

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 870

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/16/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Margaret Sears
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633

RIN: 3206-AG68
_______________________________________________________________________




3832. FEGLIP: LIVING BENEFITS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 870

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/16/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Leibach
Phone: 202 606-0004

RIN: 3206-AG79
_______________________________________________________________________




3833. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM: HMO PLAN APPLICATIONS

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 890

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/08/95                    60 FR 62987
Final Action Effective          02/06/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Faith Hannon
Phone: 202 606-0727
Fax: 202 606-0633

RIN: 3206-AG97
_______________________________________________________________________




3834.  FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM; FILING CLAIMS: 
DISPUTED CLAIMS PROVISIONS

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8913

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations to clarify provisions with regard to disputed

[[Page 23832]]

Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program Claims

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/29/95                    60 FR 16037
Final Action                    04/05/96                    61 FR 15177
Final Action Effective          05/06/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Margaret Sears, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Insurance Policy and Information Division, Office of Personnel 
Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633

RIN: 3206-AH36
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3835. SOLICITATION OF FEDERAL CIVILIAN AND UNIFORMED SERVICE PERSONNEL 
FOR CONTRIBUTIONS FOR PRIVATE VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 950

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    11/24/95                    60 FR 57889
Final Action Effective          11/24/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff C. Lee
Phone: 202 606-2564

RIN: 3206-AG50
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3836. FEHBP; INTEREST ASSESSMENT ON AUDIT FINDINGS

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1652.215-70

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Withdrawn                       02/16/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Ann Mercer
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633

RIN: 3206-AG35
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3837.  AGENCY FUNDING FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 3327; 5 USC 3330

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 330; 5 CFR 333; 5 CFR 335

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Requires each agency to pay a fee for its share of the cost 
of providing employment information through OPM to Federal employees 
and to the public.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/08/96                      61 FR 546
NPRM Comment Period End         02/07/96
Final Action                    03/21/96                    61 FR 11499
Final Action Effective          03/21/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lee Edwards, Employment Service, Staffing Reinvention 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AH25
[FR Doc. 96-7480 Filed 05-10-96; 8:45 am]
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