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


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Part XXXIII





Office of Management and Budget





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

5 CFR Ch. III and 48 CFR Ch. 99

Federal Regulations; OMB Circulars, OFPP Policy Letters, and CASB Cost 
Accounting Standards Included in the Semiannual Agenda of Federal 
Activities

AGENCY: Office of Management and Budget.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is publishing its 
semiannual agenda of upcoming activities for OMB Circulars, Office of 
Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) Policy Letters, and Cost Accounting 
Standards Board (CASB) Cost Accounting Standards.

    OMB Circulars and OFPP Policy Letters are published in 
accordance with OMB's internal procedures for implementing 
Executive Order No. 12866 (October 4, 1993; 58 FR 51735). OMB 
policy guidelines are issued under authority derived from several 
sources including: Subtitles I, II, and V of title 31, United 
States Code; Executive Order No. 11541; and other specific 
authority as cited. OMB Circulars and OFPP Policy Letters 
communicate guidance, instructions, and information of a continuing 
nature to executive branch agencies. As such, most OMB Circulars 
and OFPP Policy Letters are not regulations. Nonetheless, because 
these issuances are typically of public interest, they are 
generally published in the Federal Register in both proposed (for 
public comment) and final stages. For this reason, they are 
presented below in the standard format of ``prerule,'' ``proposed 
rule,'' and ``final rule'' stages.

    CASB Cost Accounting Standards are issued under authority 
derived from 41 U.S.C. 422. Cost Accounting Standards are rules 
governing the measurement, assignment, and allocation of costs to 
contracts with the United States Government.

    For purposes of this agenda, we have excluded directives that 
outline procedures to be followed in connection with the 
President's budget and legislative programs and directives that 
affect only the internal functions, management, or personnel of 
Federal agencies.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: See agency person listed for each 
entry in the agenda, c/o Office of Management and Budget, Washington, 
DC 20503. On the overall agenda, contact John B. Arthur, (202) 395-
3060, at the above address.

Dated: October 23, 1996.

John B. Arthur,

Associate Director for Administration.

                                               Proposed Rule Stage                                              
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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4026        Release of Official Information in Litigation and Testimony by OMB Personnel as                     
            Witnesses.............................................................................    0348-AB35 
4027        Cost Principles for Educational Institutions (OMB Circular A-21)......................    0348-AB39 
4028        Federal Participation in the Development and Use of Voluntary Standards (Circular A-                
            119)..................................................................................    0348-AB37 
4029        Policies on Management of Federal Information Resources (Circular No. A-130)..........    0348-AB36 
4030        Cost Accounting Standards Administration..............................................    0348-AB25 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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4031        Classification, Downgrading, Declassification and Safeguarding of National Security                 
            Information...........................................................................    0348-AB34 
4032        Order Providing for the Confidentiality of Statistical Information....................    0348-AB38 
4033        Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations (Circular No. A-122).....................    0348-AB01 
4034        Audits of State and Local Governments (Circular A-128)................................    0348-AB40 
4035        Audits of State, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations (Circular A-133).....    0348-AB41 
4036        Subcontracting Plans..................................................................    0348-AB31 
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4037        Cost Principles for Educational Institutions (OMB Circular A-21)......................    0348-AB23 
4038        A Guide for Writing and Administering Performance Statements of Work for Service                    
            Contracts.............................................................................    0348-AA34 
4039        Rescission of OMB Circular No. A-88...................................................    0348-AB07 
4040        Audits of Institutions of Higher Education and Other Non-Profit Organizations                       
            (Circular No. A-133)..................................................................    0348-AB22 
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4026. RELEASE OF OFFICIAL INFORMATION IN LITIGATION AND TESTIMONY BY OMB 
PERSONNEL AS WITNESSES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  31 USC 502

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 1305 (New)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This directive establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, 
and prescribes procedures for the release of official OMB information 
in litigation and for testimony by OMB personnel as witnesses during 
litigation.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed Directive              11/00/96
Final Action                    03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steve Aitken, Assistant General Counsel, Office of 
Management and Budget, Room 464 OEOB, 17th and Pennsylvania Ave. NW., 
Washington, DC 20503
Phone: 202 395-4728
Fax: 202 395-7294

RIN: 0348-AB35
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4027.  COST PRINCIPLES FOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (OMB 
CIRCULAR A-21)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  31 USC 503 et seq, CFOs Act; 31 USC 1111

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OMB is currently reviewing proposals for alternate 
methodologies for making payments on costs related to utilities.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed Revision               07/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gilbert Tran, Office of Management and Budget, Office 
of Federa Financial Mangement, Washington, DC 20503
Phone: 202 395-3993

RIN: 0348-AB39
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4028. FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF VOLUNTARY 
STANDARDS (CIRCULAR A-119)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  31 USC 1111; 44 USC 35; PL 104-113, sec 12

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This Circular encompasses Federal participation in the 
development and use of voluntary standards in procurement, regulatory, 
and other applications. This Circular is being revised to reflect new 
requirements in PL 104-113 and to strengthen Federal policy with 
respect to reliance on voluntary, consensus based standards and 
conformity assessment procedures.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed Revision               11/00/96
Final Revision                  01/00/97

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: Virginia Huth, Policy Analyst, Office of Management and 
Budget, 725 17th St. NW., Room 10236, Washington, DC 20503
Phone: 202 395-6929
Fax: 202 395-5167
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0348-AB37
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4029. POLICIES ON MANAGEMENT OF FEDERAL INFORMATION RESOURCES (CIRCULAR 
NO. A-130)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-106

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OMB Circular A-130, Management of Federal Information 
Resources, establishes policies for the management of federal 
information resources and provides certain procedures and analytical 
guidelines for implementing specific aspects of these policies. OMB is 
reviewing the Circular for consistency with the Information Technology 
Management Reform Act (ITMRA) of 1996, P.L. 104-106. This proposed 
revision is part of the reinventing government effort.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed Revision               11/00/96
Final Revision                  01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jasmeet Seehra, Senior Policy Analyst, Office of 
Management and Budget, Room 10236, NEOB, 725 17th St. NW., Washington, 
DC 20503
Phone: 202 395-3785
Fax: 202 395-5167

RIN: 0348-AB36
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4030. COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  41 USC 422

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 99

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           04/25/95                    60 FR 20252
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/10/95
NPRM                            09/18/96                    61 FR 49196
NPRM Comment Period End         12/02/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: Rudolph Schuhbauer, Project Director, Cost Accounting 
Standards Board, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Federal 
Procurement Policy, Washington, DC 20503
Phone: 202 395-3254

RIN: 0348-AB25

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4031. CLASSIFICATION, DOWNGRADING, DECLASSIFICATION AND SAFEGUARDING OF 
NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  EO 12958

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 1312

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OMB is revising its regulations on the classification, 
downgrading, declassification and safeguarding of National Security 
Information. This is done pursuant to Executive Order 12958, 
``Classified National Security Information''.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed revision               09/17/96                    61 FR 48855
Final revision                  02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Darrell A. Johnson, Deputy Assistant Director for 
Administration, Office of Management and Budget
Phone: 202 395-5715

RIN: 0348-AB34
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4032. ORDER PROVIDING FOR THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF STATISTICAL INFORMATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  31 USC 1104(d); EO 10253; 44 USC ch 35

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed order is intended to clarify, and make 
consistent, government policy protecting the privacy and 
confidentiality interests of individuals or organizations who furnish 
data for Federal statistical programs.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed Order                  01/29/96                     61 FR 2876
Final Order                     11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Katherine Wallman, Chief, Statistical Policy Branch, 
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and 
Budget, 725 17th St. NW., Rm. 10201 NEOB, Washington, DC 20503
Phone: 202 395-3093
Fax: 202 395-7245

RIN: 0348-AB38
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4033. COST PRINCIPLES FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS (CIRCULAR NO. A-122)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  31 USC 503 et seq, CFOs Act; 31 USC 3111

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This circular establishes cost principles for non-profit 
organizations. The 1995 proposed revision will be finalized.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed Revision               09/26/94                    59 FR 49090
Final Revision                  10/06/95                    60 FR 52516
Second Proposed Revision        10/06/95                    60 FR 52522
Final Revision of 2nd Proposal  01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gilbert Tran, Office of Management and Budget, Office 
of Federal Financial Management, Washington, DC 20503
Phone: 202 395-3993

RIN: 0348-AB01
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4034.  AUDITS OF STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (CIRCULAR A-128)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  31 USC 503 et seq, CFOs Act; 31 USC 1111

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This Circular establishes requirements for audits of State 
and local Governments. The Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 call for 
uniform requirements for audits of all types of organizations. As a 
consequence, OMB will co-locate requirements in Circular A-133, and 
rescind A-128.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed Rescission             11/05/96                    61 FR 57232
Final Rescission                02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

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

RIN: 0348-AB40
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4035.  AUDITS OF STATE, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, AND NON-PROFIT 
ORGANIZATIONS (CIRCULAR A-133)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  31 USC 503 et seq, CFOs Act; 31 USC 1111; 31 USC 7501 
et seq, Single Audit Act

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This Circular establishes requirements for audits of State, 
Local Governments and Non-Profit Organizations, consistent with the 
Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996. Agencies will implement the 
revision by codifying it in their own regulations.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed Revision               11/05/96                    61 FR 57232
Final Revision                  02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

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

RIN: 0348-AB41
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4036. SUBCONTRACTING PLANS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 637(d); PL 103-355, sec 1091; 41 USC 405

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 19.7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OFPP proposes to issue a Policy Letter that covers 
subcontracting plans. This Policy Letter supersedes and cancels OFPP 
Policy Letter 80-1, 80-2, Supplement No. 1 to 80-2, and 80-4.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed Policy Letter          09/26/95                    60 FR 49644
Final Policy Letter             11/00/96

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Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

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: Linda Mesaros, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office 
of Management and Budget, Office of Federal Procurement Policy, 
Washington, DC 20503
Phone: 202 395-4821
Fax: 202 395-5105

RIN: 0348-AB31
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4037. COST PRINCIPLES FOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (OMB CIRCULAR A-21)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  31 USC 503 et seq, CFOs Act; 31 USC 1111

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This Circular establishes cost accounting principles and 
specifies the allowability of costs charged to Federally funded 
sponsored agreements. The revision makes certain standards of the Cost 
Accounting Standards Board applicable to institutions, and amends other 
provisions of the Circular.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Two Proposed Revisions          02/06/95                     60 FR 7104
Final Action                    05/08/96                    61 FR 20880
Final Action Effective          05/08/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gilbert Tran, Office of Management and Budget, Office 
of Federal Financial Management, Washington, DC 20503
Phone: 202 395-3993

RIN: 0348-AB23
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4038. A GUIDE FOR WRITING AND ADMINISTERING PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS OF 
WORK FOR SERVICE CONTRACTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  41 USC 405(a)

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The OFPP performance-based service contracting team developed 
a best practices/lessons learned guidebook. The action to rescind 
Pamphlet No. 4 is being withdrawn.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Withdrawn                       04/30/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Linda Mesaros, Management Analyst, Office of Management 
and Budget, Office of Federal Procurement Policy, Washington, DC 20503
Phone: 202 395-4821

RIN: 0348-AA34
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4039. RESCISSION OF OMB CIRCULAR NO. A-88

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  31 USC 503 et seq, CFOs Act; 31 USC 1111

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This Circular provided policies for: (a) establishing 
indirect cost rates, (b) auditing, (c) correcting systems deficiencies, 
and (d) resolving questioned cost. This Circular was rescinded on May 
8, 1996.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice of Proposed Rescission   02/06/95                     60 FR 7105
Final Action                    05/08/96                    61 FR 20880
Final Action Effective          05/08/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gilbert Tran, Office of Management and Budget, Office 
of Federal Financial Management, Washington, DC 20503
Phone: 202 395-3993

RIN: 0348-AB07
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4040. AUDITS OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND OTHER NON-PROFIT 
ORGANIZATIONS (CIRCULAR NO. A-133)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  31 USC 503 et seq, CFOs Act; 31 USC 1111

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This circular establishes requirements for audits of 
institutions of higher education and other non-profit organizations. 
Agencies will implement the revision by codifying it in their own 
regulations.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed Revision               03/17/95                    60 FR 14594
Final Action                    04/30/96                    61 FR 19134
Final Action Effective          07/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0348-AB22
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