[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[General Services Administration Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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Part XXV





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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41 CFR Chs. 1, 101, 105, 301, 302, 303, and 304

48 CFR Chs. 5, 6101, 6102, 6103, and 6104

Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions

AGENCY: General Services Administration (GSA).

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: This agenda announces the proposed regulatory actions that GSA 
plans for the next 12 months and those that were completed since April 
1996. This agenda was developed under the guidelines in an Office of 
Management and Budget memorandum dated July 19, 1996. GSA's purpose in 
publishing this agenda is to allow interested persons an opportunity to 
participate in the rulemaking process. GSA also invites interested 
persons to recommend existing significant regulations for review to 
determine whether they should be modified or eliminated.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sharon A. Kiser, Federal Acquisition 
Policy Division, (202) 501-4755.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

GSA's Regulatory Plan

    For this edition of GSA's regulatory agenda, the most important 
significant regulatory actions are included in The Regulatory Plan, 
which appears in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register. The 
Regulatory Plan entries are listed in the Table of Contents below 
and are denoted by a bracketed bold reference, which directs the 
reader to the appropriate Sequence Number in Part II.

Dated: September 19, 1996.

G. Martin Wagner,

Associate Administrator, Office of Governmentwide Policy.

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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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3904        Reissuance of the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR).......    3090-AE90 
3905        Federal Supply Schedule Contracts--Cooperative Purchasing (Reg Plan Seq. No. 137).....    3090-AF68 
3906        Governmentwide Real Property Policy...................................................    3090-AF95 
3907        General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation; Revision of GSAR Clauses......    3090-AG08 
3908        General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation; Deviations....................    3090-AG09 
3909        General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation; Certification Requirements....   3090-AG10  
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          


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3910        GSBCA Rules of Procedure: Standard Proceedings and Expedited Proceedings..............    3090-AF99 
3911        GSBCA Rules of Procedure for Transportation Rate Cases................................    3090-AG05 
3912        GSBCA Rules of Procedure for Travel and Relocation Cases Expenses Cases...............    3090-AG06 
3913        Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) Amendment (Unassigned), Acceptance of Payment From a                
            Non-Federal Source for Travel Expenses................................................    3090-AE19 
3914        Update of Transportation Documentation and Audit Regulations..........................    3090-AE77 
3915        Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) Amendment (Unassigned), Use of Government Aircraft and              
            Government-Negotiated Rental Agreement Automobiles....................................    3090-AE82 
3916        Disclosure and Use of Proprietary Information.........................................    3090-AF47 
3917        FTR Amendment (Unassigned), Last Move Home Benefits for Dept. of Veterans Affairs                   
            Medical Center Directors and Members of the Immediate Family of a Deceased Career                   
            Appointee in the SES..................................................................    3090-AF63 
3918        Acquisition of Commercial Items, CHGE 70 (GSAR 5-408).................................    3090-AF86 
3919        General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation; Acquisition of Leasehold                    
            Interests in Real Property CHGE 71 (GSAR 5-409).......................................    3090-AF92 
3920        FTR Amendment 50, Streamlining Reimbursement Claim Review and Elimination of                        
            Requirement for Receipts, Regardless of Amount, for Certain Travel Expense Items......    3090-AF96 
3921        FTR Amendment (Unassigned), Maximum Per Diem Rates....................................    3090-AF98 
3922        Federal Travel Regulations (Reg Plan Seq. No. 138)....................................    3090-AG11 
3923        Reporting Requirements for Foreign Gifts and Decorations..............................    3090-AG14 
3924        Federal Property Management Regulations Part 101-17, Assignment and Utilization of                  
            Space.................................................................................    3090-AD42 
3925        Location of Federal Facilities in Urban Areas.........................................    3090-AF94 
3926        Small Purchase Authority..............................................................   3090-AG00  
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3927        Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, and, Where Applicable,              
            Sex...................................................................................    3090-AC49 
3928        Enforcement of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Federally Assisted                     
            Programs..............................................................................    3090-AE32 
3929        Office Copying Machines...............................................................    3090-AF08 
3930        Implement Requirements for Energy-Efficient Computers.................................    3090-AF03 
3931        Criteria for Reporting Excess Personal Property.......................................    3090-AF39 
3932        Relocation of FIRMR Provisions Relating to GSA's Role in the Disposal of Excess and                 
            Exchange/Sale Information Technology Equipment........................................    3090-AG01 
3933        Relocation of FIRMR Provisions Relating to GSA's Role in Records Management...........    3090-AG02 
3934        Relocation of FIRMR Provisions Relating To Use of Government Telephone Systems and GSA              
            Services and Assistance...............................................................    3090-AG03 
3935        Motor Vehicle Management..............................................................    3090-AG12 
3936        Accident and Incident Reporting and Investigation.....................................    3090-AG13 
3937        Smoking...............................................................................    3090-AF02 
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3938        Amendment of the FIRMR Provisions To Modify Requirements for Obtaining Delegations of               
            Procurement Authority.................................................................    3090-AE71 
3939        Amend FIRMR Procedures To Allow Agencies To Screen and Reassign All Excess FIP                      
            Resources.............................................................................    3090-AF32 
3940        Implementation of Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act................................    3090-AF51 
3941        Amendment of FIRMR Schedule Provisions................................................    3090-AF89 
3942        Federal Travel Regulation Amendment 48; Privately Owned Vehicle Mileage Reimbursement.    3090-AF93 
3943        Implementation of FAC 90-39 - Miscellaneous Changes...................................    3090-AF97 
3944        Removal of Chapter 201, Federal Information Resources Management Regulation, From                   
            Title 41--Public Contracts and Property Management....................................    3090-AG04 
3945        FTR Amendment 49, Maximum Per Diem Rates..............................................    3090-AG07 
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3904. REISSUANCE OF THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION 
REGULATION (GSAR)

Priority:  Other Significant

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

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: GSA plans to publish those aspects of the GSAR for public 
comment that have a significant cost or administrative impact on 
contractors or offerors, or significant effect beyond the internal 
operating procedures of the agency. After consideration of public 
comments, the entire regulation will be reissued in final form. The 
regulation will redefine the objectives of the procurement system and 
its regulatory base, establish very narrow standards for the scope and 
nature of the regulation and reduce the overall volume of the 
regulation by at least 50 percent. The General Services Administration 
(GSA) plans to revise and reissue chapter 5, 48 CFR, in its entirety. 
The reissuance will represent the culmination of the Total Quality 
Management project to review GSA's acquisition regulation/directive 
system.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  All

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

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

Agency Contact: Marjorie Ashby, Management Analyst, Office of 
Acquisition Policy (MVP), General Services Administration, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405

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

RIN: 3090-AE90
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3905. FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE CONTRACTS--COOPERATIVE PURCHASING

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 137 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3090-AF68
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3906.  GOVERNMENTWIDE REAL PROPERTY POLICY

Priority:  Other Significant

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

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-16

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule describes the current real property 
policies applicable to GSA and Federal agencies to whom GSA real 
property operations have been delegated. The policies contained in this 
proposed rule have been separated from their procedural components and 
reflect the way that real property operations are currently conducted.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Stanley C. Langfeld, Director, Real Property Policy 
Div. (MPR), General Services Administration, Office of Governmentwide 
Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-1737
Fax: 202 219-0104

RIN: 3090-AF95
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3907.  GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION; 
REVISION OF GSAR CLAUSES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 552

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed revision to the GSAR will revise clause 
552.246-70, Source Inspection by Quality Approved Manufacturer, to 
reflect changes in Part 12 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation 
involving the acquisition of commercial items; revise clauses 552.238-
72, Contractor's Report of Sales, and 552.238-77, Industrial Funding 
Fee, to make reference to U.S. dollars to eliminate the receipt of 
checks from contractors in foreign currency.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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

RIN: 3090-AG08
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3908.  GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION; 
DEVIATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 501

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed revision will amend part 501 of the GSAR by 
lowering the approval levels of individual and class deviations.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: Marjorie Ashby, Management Analyst, Office of 
Acquisition Policy (MVP), General Services Administration, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3822
Fax: 202 591-3341

RIN: 3090-AG09
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3909.  GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION; 
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 50l; 48 CFR 503; 48 CFR 505; 48 CFR 509; 48 CFR 
514; 48 CFR 515

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed revision to the GSAR will amend the regulation 
to remove certification requirements.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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

RIN: 3090-AG10

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3910.  GSBCA RULES OF PROCEDURE: STANDARD PROCEEDINGS AND 
EXPEDITED PROCEEDINGS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  41 USC 601 to 613

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 6101; 48 CFR 6102

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule contains revisions to the rules of procedure of the 
GSA Board of Contract Appeals. The rules governing the standard 
proceedings of the Board are contained in 48 CFR 6101. Rules governing 
expedited proceedings, including alternative dispute resolution (ADR), 
are contained in 48 CFR 6102. The rule will implement sec. 5101 of the 
Defense Authorization Act for FY 96 which, effective 8/8/96, eliminates 
the Board's jurisdiction to hear and decide bid protests regarding 
procurements of automatic data processing equipment and services. The 
rule will implement sec. 5101 by eliminating all references to bid 
protests in the Board's rules of procedure. Part 6101 describes 
techniques intended to shorten and simplify, when appropriate, the 
formal proceedings normally used by the Board to resolve contract 
disputes, and supports the use of ADR in appropriate circumstances by 
providing that the Board will make a Board Neutral available for an ADR 
proceeding either before or after the issuance of a decision by a 
contracting officer of any Government agency, or in any agency protest, 
if a joint written request is submitted by the parties.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/24/96                    61 FR 32410
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Margaret S. Pfunder, Deputy Chief Counsel, GSA Board of 
Contract Appeals, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-0272
Fax: 202 501-3510
Email: Margaret.P[email protected]

RIN: 3090-AF99
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3911.  GSBCA RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR TRANSPORTATION RATE CASES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  31 USC 3726(g)(1); 41 USC 601 to 613; PL 104-53, sec 
211

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 6103

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule specifies the rules of procedures of the 
GSA Board of Contract Appeals applicable to the Board's review of 
claims made by a carrier or freight forwarder pursuant to 31 USC 
3726(g)(1).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              07/26/96                    61 FR 39096
Final Action                    07/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Margaret S. Pfunder, Deputy Chief Counsel, GSA Board of 
Contract Appeals, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-0272
Fax: 202 501-3510
Email: Margaret.P[email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG05
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3912.  GSBCA RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR TRAVEL AND RELOCATION CASES 
EXPENSES CASES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-53, sec 211; 31 USC 3702; 41 USC 601 to 613

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 6104

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule specifies the rules of procedure of the GSA 
Board of Contract Appeals applicable to the Board's review of claims 
made by Federal civilian employees against the United States for 
reimbursement of expenses incurred while on temporary duty travel or in 
connection with relocation to a new duty station.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              07/26/96                    61 FR 39098
Final Action                    07/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Margaret S. Pfunder, Deputy Chief Counsel, GSA Board of 
Contract Appeals, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-0272
Fax: 202 501-3510
Email: Margaret.P[email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG06
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3913. FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION (FTR) AMENDMENT (UNASSIGNED), ACCEPTANCE 
OF PAYMENT FROM A NON-FEDERAL SOURCE FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5701 to 5709; 31 USC 1353; 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 301-1; 41 CFR 304-1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment finalizes the interim rule governing the 
acceptance of payment for travel, subsistence and related expenses from 
a non-Federal source. This rule supersedes Interim Rule 4, published at 
57 FR 53283, November 9, 1992, with request for comments. The economic 
impact of this amendment is favorable on all Federal agencies.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              11/09/92                    57 FR 53283
Final Action                    04/00/97
Final Action Effective          04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Larry A. Tucker, Director, Regulatory Policy Staff 
(MTT), Travel and Transportation Mgt. Pol. Div., General Services 
Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-0299
Fax: 202 208-4448
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AE19
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3914. UPDATE OF TRANSPORTATION DOCUMENTATION AND AUDIT REGULATIONS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  31 USC 3726; 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-41

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Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation will update the policy and procedures 
governing the procurement, payment, documentation, and audit of 
payments for freight transportation services for the account of the 
United States.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/18/94                     59 FR 8151
NPRM Comment Period End         04/19/94
Interim Final Rule              06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Green, Director, Travel and Transportation 
Management Policy Div. (MTT), General Services Administration, Office 
of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 273-3471
Fax: 202 219-2149

RIN: 3090-AE77
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3915. FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION (FTR) AMENDMENT (UNASSIGNED), USE OF 
GOVERNMENT AIRCRAFT AND GOVERNMENT-NEGOTIATED RENTAL AGREEMENT 
AUTOMOBILES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5701 to 5709; 31 USC 1353; 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 301-1; 41 CFR 301-2; 41 CFR 301-3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment finalizes the interim rule implementing OMB 
Circular A-126, revised May 26, 1992, 57 FR 22150, to allow 
authorization of Federal civilian employee travel by Government 
aircraft in the conduct of official business. The amendment also 
modifies the FTR to reflect that the Government car rental program is 
governed by a negotiated car rental agreement instead of contract. The 
estimated economic impact of this amendment has not been determined to 
date.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              11/18/92                    57 FR 54305
Final Action                    04/00/97
Final Action Effective          04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Larry A. Tucker, Director, Regulatory Policy Staff 
(MTT), Travel and Transportation Mgt. Pol. Div., General Services 
Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-0299
Fax: 202 208-4448
Email: [email protected].

RIN: 3090-AE82
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3916. DISCLOSURE AND USE OF PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM Comment Period End         08/11/93                    58 FR 42715
Final Action                    01/00/97

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

RIN: 3090-AF47
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3917. FTR AMENDMENT (UNASSIGNED), LAST MOVE HOME BENEFITS FOR DEPT. OF 
VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF THE IMMEDIATE 
FAMILY OF A DECEASED CAREER APPOINTEE IN THE SES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5701 to 5709; 5 USC 5721 to 5734; 5 USC 5741 to 
5742; 20 USC 905(a); 31 USC 1353; 40 USC 486(c); EO 11609, 36 FR 13747, 
3 CFR, 1971 to 1975 Comp, p 586; EO 12466, 49 FR 7349, 3 CFR, 1984 
Comp, p 165; EO 12522, 50 FR 26337, 3 CFR, 1985 Comp, p 375

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 301-1; 41 CFR 301-3; 41 CFR 302-1; 41 CFR 302-6; 
41 CFR 303

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action Effective          01/01/94
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Larry A. Tucker, Director, Regulatory Policy Staff 
(MTT), Travel and Transportation Mgt. Pol. Div., General Services 
Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-0299
Fax: 202 208-4448

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Email: [email protected].

RIN: 3090-AF63
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3918. ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS, CHGE 70 (GSAR 5-408)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              02/16/96                     61 FR 6164
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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

RIN: 3090-AF86
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3919.  GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION; 
ACQUISITION OF LEASEHOLD INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY CHGE 71 (GSAR 5-409)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 570

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amended the GSAR to revise sections 570.106 and 
570.303 to authorize the use of design-build selection procedures in 
section 303M of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 
1949, as amended by PL 104-106, February 10, 1996, for lease 
construction projects when the statutory criteria for use are met.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              05/16/96                    61 FR 24720
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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

RIN: 3090-AF92
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3920.  FTR AMENDMENT 50, STREAMLINING REIMBURSEMENT CLAIM REVIEW 
AND ELIMINATION OF REQUIREMENT FOR RECEIPTS, REGARDLESS OF AMOUNT, FOR 
CERTAIN TRAVEL EXPENSE ITEMS

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 5701 TO 5709

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 301-3; 41 CFR 301-5; 41 CFR 301-6; 41 CFR 301-8; 
41 CFR 301-10; 41 CFR 301-11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment allows agencies to shift responsibility for 
travel voucher review from the voucher examiner to the supervisor or 
other agency-designated official and eliminates the requirement to 
provide receipts, regardless of amount, for certain travel expense 
items. This amendment is expected to result in an economic cost savings 
to all Federal agencies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/97
Final Action Effective          04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Larry A. Tucker, Director, Regulatory Policy Staff 
(MTT), Travel and Transportation Mgt. Pol. Div., General Services 
Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-0299
Fax: 202 208-4448
Email: [email protected].

RIN: 3090-AF96
_______________________________________________________________________




3921.  FTR AMENDMENT (UNASSIGNED), MAXIMUM PER DIEM RATES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment increases/decreases the maximum lodging and 
meals and incidental expenses amounts in certain existing per diem 
localities and adds new per diem localities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/96
Final Action Effective          01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Sharon Green, Director, Travel and Transportation 
Management Policy Division (MTT), General Services Administration, 
Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 273-3471
Fax: 202 219-2149

RIN: 3090-AF98
_______________________________________________________________________




3922.  FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATIONS

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 138 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3090-AG11

[[Page 63258]]

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3923.  REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN GIFTS AND DECORATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-49

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: PL 95-105 requires that at 3-year intervals following January 
1, 1981, minimal value be redefined by the Administrator of General 
Services, after consultation with the Secretary of State, to reflect 
changes in the Consumer Price Index for the immediately preceding 3-
year period. The required consultation has been completed and the 
minimal value has been increased to mean $245 or less.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Martha S. Caswell, Acting Director, Personal Property 
Management Policy Division, General Services Administration, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3838

RIN: 3090-AG14
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PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE


                    ________________________________



3924. FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS PART 101-17, ASSIGNMENT 
AND UTILIZATION OF SPACE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 481; 40 USC 601; 7 USC 1924; 40 USC 490; 40 
USC 531; 42 USC 3601; 42 USC 4321; 42 USC 4201; EO 12072; EO 12411; EO 
12512; PL 100-678; EO 13005; EO 13006

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Federal Property Management Regulation Temporary Regulation 
D-76, Part 101-17, Assignment and Utilization of Space, was published 
in August 1991. It is anticipated that this temporary regulation will 
be extended through 9/97, at which time it will be replaced with 
another temporary regulation. In accordance with NPR recommendations, a 
replacement temporary regulation is needed to reflect major revisions 
being made by GSA in its pricing of real estate, and in the pricing and 
delivery of related services. In addition to incorporating the 
objectives of the previous temporary regulation to improve the space 
delivery process, the new temporary regulation will provide agencies 
greater freedom in the selection of GSA as the service provider and in 
the services it wishes GSA to provide, reflect a ``market pass-thru'' 
concept for the billing of space and services, and simplify the 
existing space classification system by reducing the number of 
classifications from 16 to 4. It will also eliminate the existing 
itemized listing of standard alterations provided by GSA and replace 
this with a standard buildout allowance (a dollar amount per square 
foot) for each agency.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/05/89                    54 FR 50251
NPRM Comment Period End         01/04/90
Extension of Expiration Date of 
FPMR Amendment                  08/30/95                    60 FR 45085
Interim Final Rule              09/00/97
Final Action                    03/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: At the request of OMB, GSA extended FPMR 
Temporary Regulation D-76 for a period of 90 days (from 08/26/95 
through 11/26/95). D-76 expired on 11/26/95. On 12/01/95, GSA requested 
a one-year extension which has not been approved by OMB. However, OMB 
approval is expected shortly to extend D-76 until the replacement 
temporary regulation is published in September 1997.

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

RIN: 3090-AD42
_______________________________________________________________________




3925. LOCATION OF FEDERAL FACILITIES IN URBAN AREAS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 481; 40 USC 6017; 7 USC 1924; 40 USC 490; 40 
USC 531; 42 USC 3601; 42 USC 4321; 42 USC 4201; EO 12072; EO 12411; EO 
12512; PL 100-678; EO 13005; EO 13006

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-l7

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/00/96                     61 FR 9110
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 3090-AF94
_______________________________________________________________________




3926.  SMALL PURCHASE AUTHORITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises the regulations regarding the delegation of 
authority to occupant agencies to contract for reimbursable space 
alterations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/13/96                    61 FR 30028
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeffrey Neely, Director, Portfolio Support Division 
(PMX), General Services

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Administration, Public Buildings Service, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4317
Fax: 202 208-1863

RIN: 3090-AG00
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                 Long-Term Actions


  



_______________________________________________________________________



OFFICE OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY


                    ________________________________



3927. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, 
AND, WHERE APPLICABLE, SEX

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 476; 42 USC 2000d-1; 20 USC 1681

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-6.2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The General Services Administration proposes this regulation 
to implement all of the above cited Federal laws. These statutes 
prohibit discrimination, in whole or in part, so that no person in the 
United States shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or 
sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be 
subject to discrimination under any program activity receiving Federal 
assistance from the General Services Administration. In addition, the 
objectives of the regulation are to streamline certain administrative 
procedural requirements by consolidating prohibitions of discrimination 
into one regulation and to make requirements clear and convenient for 
applicants and recipients to comply with, as well as making the 
regulation manageable for GSA to administer.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 3090-AC49
_______________________________________________________________________




3928. ENFORCEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP IN 
FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  29 USC 794

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-8.3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) proposes this 
regulation to implement the above cited law. This regulation would 
amend GSA's regulation for enforcement of section 504 of the 
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, in federally assisted programs 
or activities to include a cross-reference to the Uniform Federal 
Accessibility Standards.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

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

RIN: 3090-AE32
_______________________________________________________________________



FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE


                    ________________________________



3929. OFFICE COPYING MACHINES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amend the Federal Property Management Regulations to direct 
all prospective customers to select the most appropriate and economical 
procurement method through the use of life-cycle cost techniques.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/26/93                    58 FR 39720
NPRM Comment Period End         08/25/93
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 3090-AF08
_______________________________________________________________________



OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTWIDE POLICY


                    ________________________________



3930. IMPLEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR ENERGY-EFFICIENT COMPUTERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 201

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Executive Order (E.O.) 12845 required executive agencies to 
ensure that by October 18, 1993, all acquisitions of microcomputers 
meet Environmental Protection Agency's ``Energy Star'' specification 
for energy efficiency. E.O. 12845 requires agencies to report any 
exemptions to this requirement to GSA for consolidation in an annual 
report to the President. An interim rule will be issued to provide 
specific information on energy efficiency requirements in acquisition 
and to further implement E.O. 12845.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

[[Page 63260]]

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Stewart Randall, Management Analyst, Strategic IT 
Analysis Div. (MKS), General Services Administration, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4469
TDD: 202 501-0657
Fax: 202 501-8467
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AF03
_______________________________________________________________________




3931. CRITERIA FOR REPORTING EXCESS PERSONAL PROPERTY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Martha Caswell, Acting Director, Personal Property 
Management Policy Division, General Services Administration, Office of 
Government Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3828

RIN: 3090-AF39
_______________________________________________________________________




3932.  RELOCATION OF FIRMR PROVISIONS RELATING TO GSA'S ROLE IN 
THE DISPOSAL OF EXCESS AND EXCHANGE/SALE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 
EQUIPMENT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 40 USC 1412

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-43

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This temporary regulation moves certain provisions in 41 CFR 
201-25 of the FIRMR to 41 CFR 101-43 of the FPMR relating to GSA's role 
in the disposal of excess and exchange/sale of information technology 
equipment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/08/96                    61 FR 41352


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Stewart Randall, Management Analyst, Strategic IT 
Analysis Div. (MKS), General Services Administration, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4469
TDD: 202 501-0657
Fax: 202 501-8467
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG01
_______________________________________________________________________




3933.  RELOCATION OF FIRMR PROVISIONS RELATING TO GSA'S ROLE IN 
RECORDS MANAGEMENT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule reestablishes certain FIRMR provisions 
regarding records management and GSA's role in records management in 
the FPMR.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/07/96                    61 FR 41000


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Stewart Randall, Management Analyst, Strategic IT 
Analysis Div. (MKS), General Services Administration, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4469
TDD: 202 501-0657
Fax: 202 501-8467
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG02
_______________________________________________________________________




3934.  RELOCATION OF FIRMR PROVISIONS RELATING TO USE OF 
GOVERNMENT TELEPHONE SYSTEMS AND GSA SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 40 USC 1424(b)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-35

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule reestablishes in the FPMR certain 
telecommunications provisions of the FIRMR. These FIRMR provisions will 
be maintained in the FPMR after 8/7/96. This action was caused by the 
passage of the Information Technology Management Reform Act of 1996 
which effectively disestablished the FIRMR on 8/8/96.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/07/96                    61 FR 41003


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Doris Farmer, Management Analyst, Strategic IT Analysis 
Div. (MKS), General Services Administration, Office of Governmentwide 
Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-0960
TDD: 202 501-0657
Fax: 202 501-8467
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG03

[[Page 63261]]

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3935.  MOTOR VEHICLE MANAGEMENT

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

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

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c), sec 205(c), 63 Stat 390

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-38

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation changes 41 CFR 101-38 to update 
organizational references to GSA and other Federal agencies, updates 
fuel economy standards, updates the listing of agencies authorized 
unlimited exemption to marking of vehicles, updates the list of license 
plate codes, and updates the regulation to reflect agency policy 
changes and technology advances.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William T. Rivers, Acting Director, Federal Vehicle 
Policy Division (MTV), General Services Administration, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-2569
Fax: 202 501-2149
Email: [email protected].

RIN: 3090-AG12
_______________________________________________________________________




3936.  ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c), sec 205(c), 63 Stat 390

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-37

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation will implement the policy enacted by the 
Independent Safety Board Act Amendments of 1994 (PL 103-411), as it 
pertains to Federal aircraft accident and incident reporting and 
investigation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Pete Zuidema, Director, Aircraft Management Policy 
Division (MTA), General Services Administration, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 219-1377
Fax: 202 501-2149

RIN: 3090-AG13
_______________________________________________________________________



PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE


                    ________________________________



3937. SMOKING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c), sec 205(c), 63 Stat 390

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-20.105-3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Passive environmental tobacco smoke has been classified as a 
Class A human carcinogen by EPA. Current FPMRs ban smoking in GSA-
controlled buildings, except in designated smoking areas determined by 
the occupant agency head. In view of EPA's classification of passive 
smoke as a carcinogen, legislation has been introduced in the Congress 
to ban smoking in Federal buildings and an Executive order is being 
considered to also ban smoking in the executive branch. Upon enactment 
of legislation or issuance of an Executive order, GSA will revise 
current policy to address the EPA findings.
There should be no costs associated with the implementation of a 
proposed rule other than the posting of new signs prohibiting smoking.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3090-AF02
_______________________________________________________________________


GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                 Completed Actions


  



_______________________________________________________________________




3938. AMENDMENT OF THE FIRMR PROVISIONS TO MODIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR 
OBTAINING DELEGATIONS OF PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY

Priority:  Other Significant

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

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 201

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/29/96                     61 FR 2723

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Margaret Truntich
Phone: 202 501-3194
TDD: 202 501-0652
Fax: 202 208-1757

RIN: 3090-AE71
_______________________________________________________________________




3939. AMEND FIRMR PROCEDURES TO ALLOW AGENCIES TO SCREEN AND REASSIGN 
ALL EXCESS FIP RESOURCES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 201

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/26/96                    61 FR 39081

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Stewart Randall

[[Page 63262]]

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

RIN: 3090-AF32
_______________________________________________________________________




3940. IMPLEMENTATION OF FEDERAL ACQUISITION STREAMLINING ACT

Priority:  Other Significant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR ch 5

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn Incorporated into RIN 
3090-AF68.                      08/29/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

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

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

RIN: 3090-AF51
_______________________________________________________________________




3941. AMENDMENT OF FIRMR SCHEDULE PROVISIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 201

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/08/96                    61 FR 35685

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 3090-AF89
_______________________________________________________________________




3942. FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION AMENDMENT 48; PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLE 
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 301-4

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/23/96                    61 FR 25802

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Sharon Green
Phone: 202 273-3471
Fax: 202 219-2149

RIN: 3090-AF93
_______________________________________________________________________




3943.  IMPLEMENTATION OF FAC 90-39 - MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 506; 48 CFR 547; 48 CFR 552

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The GSAR was amended to implement a portion of FAC 90-39 
which amended the Federal Acquisition Regulation to revise the approval 
levels for the justification of other than full and open competition 
and to make editorial changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/26/96                    61 FR 39088
Final Action Effective          08/19/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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

RIN: 3090-AF97
_______________________________________________________________________




3944.  REMOVAL OF CHAPTER 201, FEDERAL INFORMATION RESOURCES 
MANAGEMENT REGULATION, FROM TITLE 41--PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND PROPERTY 
MANAGEMENT

Priority:  Other Significant

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

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 201

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FIRMR was abolished effective August 7, 1996. The 
abolishment of the FIRMR was intended to give effect to the Information 
Technology Management Reform Act of 1996 by eliminating GSA's 
Governmentwide information technology regulations at the time the Act 
became effective.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/29/96                    61 FR 39359

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: John Clark, ADP/Telecom Analyst, Strategic IT Analysis 
Div. (MKS), General Services Administration, Office of Governmentwide 
Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4362
TDD: 202 501-0657
Fax: 202 501-8467
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG04
_______________________________________________________________________




3945.  FTR AMENDMENT 49, MAXIMUM PER DIEM RATES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5701 to 5709; 31 USC 1353; 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule amends the FTR to change the maximum per diem 
rate prescribed in FTR Amendment 47 for the Kansas City area (Johnson 
and

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Wyandotte counties in the State of Kansas, and Clay, Jackson and Platte 
counties in the State of Missouri).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/05/96                    61 FR 40524

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Joddy Garner, Travel and Transportation Management, 
Policy Division (MTT), General Services Administration, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-1538
Fax: 202 208-4488

RIN: 3090-AG07
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