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


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Part XXXIV





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 October 1, 1996, through 
September 30, 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 with regard to any 
specific item on the agenda. Additional regulatory action is not 
precluded.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For this edition of OPM's regulatory agenda, 
the most important significant regulatory actions are included in The 
Regulatory Plan, which appears in Part II 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.

Office of Personnel Management.

James B. King,

Director.

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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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4041        Availability of Official Information..................................................    3206-AG92 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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4042        Summer Employment.....................................................................    3206-AG21 
4043        Appointment of Noncitizens in the Excepted Service....................................    3206-AH52 
4044        Personnel Records.....................................................................    3206-AH24 
4045        Employment in the Excepted Service....................................................    3206-AH53 
4046        Temporary and Term Employment.........................................................    3206-AH47 
4047        Clarification of Various Staffing Provisions..........................................    3206-AH49 
4048        Temporary Assignments of Employees Between Federal Agencies, State, Local, and Indian               
            Tribal Governments, Institutions of Higher Learning, and Other Eligible Organizations.    3206-AG61 
4049        RIF and Performance Management........................................................    3206-AH32 
4050        Performance Appraisal in the Senior Executive Service.................................    3206-AG91 
4051        Pay Administration: Miscellaneous Changes.............................................    3206-AH11 
4052        Lump-Sum Payments for Annual Leave....................................................    3206-AF38 
4053        Severance Pay: Miscellaneous..........................................................    3206-AH12 
4054        Pay Administration (General); Collection by Offset From Indebted Government Employees.    3206-AH63 
4055        Pay Administration Under the FLSA.....................................................    3206-AG70 
4056        Agency Determinations on Payment of Relocation Costs..................................    3206-AH50 
4057        Processing Garnishment Orders for Child Support and/or Alimony and Commercial                       
            Garnishment of Federal Employees' Pay.................................................    3206-AH43 
4058        Cost-of-Living Allowance in Nonforeign Areas: Survey Results..........................    3206-AH07 
4059        Cost-of-Living Allowances (Nonforeign Areas)..........................................    3206-AH51 
4060        Political Activity--Federal Employees Residing in Designated Localities (Reg Plan Seq.              
            No. 140)..............................................................................    3206-AF78 
4061        Retirement; CSRS and FERS Amendments Relating to Health Care Professionals............    3206-AG57 
4062        Retirement; Credit for Military Service...............................................    3206-AG58 
4063        Retirement; Determinations of Marital Status for Survivor Annuities...................    3206-AG60 
4064        Retirement; Service Credit............................................................    3206-AH37 
4065        Retirement; State Income Tax Withholding Instrumentalities............................    3206-AH62 
4066        Retirement; Court Orders Awarding Survivor Annuities; Correcting or Supplementing the               
            First Order Dividing Marital Property.................................................    3206-AG28 
4067        Retirement; FERS Elections of Coverage................................................    3206-AG96 
4068        Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program: Miscellaneous Changes.................    3206-AG63 
4069        Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP); Preemption.........................    3206-AF70 
4070        Federal Employees Health Benefits Program; Termination of Unreconciled Enrollments....    3206-AH61 
4071        Establishing a Merit Requirement......................................................    3206-AH39 

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4072        Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHBP) Acquisition Regulation; Preemption of Taxes.   3206-AF95  
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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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4073        Claims Collections Standards; Debt Collection Act of 1982; Salary Offset..............    3206-AG64 
4074        Promotion and Internal Placement; Accelerated Qualifications..........................    3206-AG19 
4075        Job Listings; Full Consideration of Displaced Defense Employees.......................    3206-AF36 
4076        Career Transition Assistance for Surplus and Displaced Federal Employees..............    3206-AH26 
4077        Reduction in Force; Retreat Rights....................................................    3206-AG77 
4078        Restoration to Duty From Military Service or Compensable Injury.......................    3206-AG02 
4079        Presidential Management Intern Program................................................    3206-AG17 
4080        Training..............................................................................    3206-AF99 
4081        Employee Responsibilities and Conduct; Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for                
            Employees of the Office of Personnel Management.......................................    3206-AG87 
4082        Classification Appeals................................................................    3206-AH38 
4083        Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of the Oneida, New York, Nonappropriated Fund                 
            Wage Area.............................................................................    3206-AH41 
4084        Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of Anchorage, Ak, Nonappropriated Fund Wage Area    3206-AH54 
4085        Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of the Norfolk, MA, Nonappropriated Fund Wage                 
            Area..................................................................................    3206-AH58 
4086        Prevailing Rate Systems; Abolishment of San Joaquin, CA, Nonappropriated Fund Wage....    3206-AH59 
4087        Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of the Marion, IN, Nonappropriated Fund Wage                  
            Area..................................................................................    3206-AH60 
4088        Voluntary Separation Incentive Repayment Waivers......................................    3206-AG20 
4089        Pay Administration; Availability Pay for Criminal Investigators.......................    3206-AG47 
4090        Severance Pay; Panama Canal Commission Employees......................................    3206-AF89 
4091        Processing Garnishment Orders for Child Support and/or Alimony........................    3206-AH55 
4092        Cost-Of-Living Allowances (Nonforeign Areas): Pilot Partnership Project...............    3206-AH56 
4093        Family and Medical Leave (Reg Plan Seq. No. 141)......................................    3206-AH10 
4094        Retirement; Coverage - Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentalities........................    3206-AH57 
4095        Retirement Coverage for DC Financial Control Board Employees..........................    3206-AG78 
4096        Retirement; Debt Collection...........................................................    3206-AE72 
4097        Retirement; FERS Basic Annuity........................................................    3206-AE73 
4098        Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program; Merging of Parts of CFR Pertaining to              
            Life Insurance (FEGLI)................................................................    3206-AF32 
4099        Federal Employees Health Benefits Program; Payment of Premiums for Periods of Leave                 
            Without Pay or Insufficient Pay.......................................................    3206-AG66 
4100        Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: Opportunities to Enroll and Change                       
            Enrollment............................................................................    3206-AH46 
4101        Funding of Administrative Law Judge Examination.......................................    3206-AH31 
4102        Federal Employees Health Benefits Program Acquisition Regulation: Truth in                          
            Negotiations Act and Related Changes..................................................   3206-AH45  
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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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4103        Time-In-Grade Restrictions............................................................    3206-AG06 
4104        Amendment to Selective Service Registration Requirements..............................    3206-AD68 
4105        Career and Career-Conditional Employment..............................................    3206-AG22 
4106        Career and Career-Conditional Appointment Under Special Authorities...................    3206-AG90 
4107        Noncompetitive Appointments of Corporation for National Service Employees.............    3206-AH48 
4108        Performance Management Reform.........................................................    3206-AF57 
4109        Suitability--Suitability Disqualification/Rating Actions..............................    3206-AC19 
4110        Personnel Security and Related Programs...............................................    3206-AC21 
4111        Investigations........................................................................    3206-AB92 

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4112        Debarments, Civil Monetary Penalties, and Assessments Imposed Against Providers.......    3206-AD76 
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4113        Agency Relationships With Organizations Representing Federal Employees and Other                    
            Organizations.........................................................................    3206-AG38 
4114        Use of Private Sector Temporaries.....................................................    3206-AE80 
4115        Executive, Management, and Supervisory Development....................................    3206-AF96 
4116        Interagency Placement Program.........................................................    3206-AG11 
4117        Performance Appraisal in the Senior Executive Service.................................    3206-AH34 
4118        Classification Simplification.........................................................    3206-AG27 
4119        Pay Under the General Schedule: Termination of Interim Geographic Adjustments.........    3206-AH09 
4120        Pay Under the General Schedule; Locality Pay Areas for 1997...........................    3206-AG88 
4121        Prevailing Rate Systems: Clarification of Responsibilities of Participating                         
            Organizations.........................................................................    3206-AG99 
4122        Prevailing Rate Systems; Abolishment of Philadelphia, PA, Nonappropriated Fund Wage                 
            Area..................................................................................    3206-AH22 
4123        Prevailing Rate Systems; Changes in Survey Responsibilities for Certain Appropriated                
            Fund Federal Wage System Federal Wage Areas...........................................    3206-AH28 
4124        Prevailing Rate Systems; Abolishment of Franklin, OH, Nonappropriated Fund Wage Area..    3206-AH29 
4125        Pay Administration Under the FLSA; Compliance.........................................    3206-AA40 
4126        Separate Maintenance Allowance for Duty at Johnston Island............................    3206-AH17 
4127        Political Activities of Federal Employees.............................................    3206-AH33 
4128        Retirement; Alternative Form of Annuity...............................................    3206-AG16 
4129        Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP); Limitation on Physician Charges and              
            FEHBP Payments; Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1993 Provision............    3206-AG31 
4130        Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP); Opportunities To Enroll and Change               
            Enrollment............................................................................    3206-AG32 
4131        Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: Acquisition Regulation; Truth in                         
            Negotiation Act and Related Changes...................................................    3206-AH14 
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4041. AVAILABILITY OF OFFICIAL INFORMATION

Priority:  Info./Admin./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                           03/00/97
Final Action                    06/00/97

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG92

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4042. SUMMER 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 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 338.202(e); 5 CFR 338.202(a); 5 
CFR 338.202(b); 5 CFR 338.202(b)(1); 5 CFR 338.202(b)(3); 5 CFR 
338.202(b)(4); 5 CFR 338.202(c); 5 CFR 338.202(c)(1); 5 CFR 
338.202(c)(2); 5 CFR 338.202(c)(3); 5 CFR 338.202(d); ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The summer employment program is now part of broader programs 
for student employment. References to summer employment will be 
removed.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Jacobs, 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-AG21
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4043.  APPOINTMENT OF NONCITIZENS IN THE EXCEPTED SERVICE

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

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 213.3102(bb)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Revises existing government-wide excepted service appointment 
authority for the appointment of noncitizens in the absence of 
qualified citizens. Individual agency authorities for this purpose will 
no longer be needed.

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

Agency Contact: Sylvia Cole, Staffing Reinvention Office, Employment 
Service, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-1386

RIN: 3206-AH52
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4044. PERSONNEL RECORDS

Priority:  Info./Admin./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                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Brick, Human Resources Systems Service, Personnel 
Records and Systems, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1126
Fax: 202 606-1719

RIN: 3206-AH24
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4045.  EMPLOYMENT IN THE EXCEPTED SERVICE

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 1302; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 8151; EO 
10577

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 302

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The revised regulations will make it easier for agencies to 
understand how to run the excepted service employment system, and thus 
create better and more efficient employment procedures.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Christina Vey, 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-AH53
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4046.  TEMPORARY AND TERM EMPLOYMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 316

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Changes non-permanent appointment types and procedures to be 
consistent with newly expanded delegation of examining authority to 
agencies.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/09/96                    61 FR 47450
NPRM Comment Period End         12/31/96
Final Action                    03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ellen Russell or Karen Jacobs, Employment Service,

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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-AH47
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4047.  CLARIFICATION OF VARIOUS STAFFING PROVISIONS

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 1202; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 330.403; 5 CFR 213.103(a); 5 CFR 300.501; 5 CFR 
315.603(a); 5 CFR 315.608; 5 CFR 332.301; 5 CFR 338.202(3)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Revises several appointing authorities to make them clearer 
and to delete references to the former Federal Personnel Manual and 
other obsolete provisions.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Jacobs, 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-AH49
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4048. 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                            12/00/96
Final Action                    03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AG61
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4049. 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                            10/00/96

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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4050. 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 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 
appraisal systems.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/00/97
Final Action                    10/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William C. Collins, Office of Executive Resources, 
Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2246
Fax: 202 606-3126

RIN: 3206-AG91
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4051. 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 would amend 5 CFR 304, 531, 536, 
550, 551, 575, 591, 610 and 630 to make miscellaneous technical 
corrections and clarifying changes.

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: D. 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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4052. 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                            03/00/97
Final Action                    08/00/97

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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4053. SEVERANCE PAY: MISCELLANEOUS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5595

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 550, subpart G

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed regulation would clarify or revise the severance 
pay rules relating to such issues as the creditability of service, and 
the definition of ``involuntary separation.''

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/00/97
Final Action                    08/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: D. 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-AH12
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4054.  PAY ADMINISTRATION (GENERAL); COLLECTION BY OFFSET FROM 
INDEBTED GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5514

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 550, subpart K

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OPM plans regulatory changes to salary offset regulations 
which are needed to comply with changes required by or resulting from 
Public Law 103-134

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ron Genua, 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-AH63
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4055. 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, add special exemption categories stemming from 
court decisions, such as computer specialists under professional 
exemption criteria, and regulate, as necessary, to accommodate GAO's 
transfer of the FLSA claims function to OPM.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/00/97
Final Action                    05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: 3effrey D. Miller, Office of Merit Systems Oversight 
and Effectiveness, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2530
TDD: 202 606-2663

RIN: 3206-AG70
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4056.  AGENCY DETERMINATIONS ON PAYMENT OF RELOCATION COSTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 1103(9)(7)

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 572

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Provides criteria under which agencies may determine that 
relocation expenses will not be paid. Encourages as broad a competition 
for hiring as possible and expands employment opportunities for 
displaced Federal employees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

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-AH50

[[Page 63312]]

_______________________________________________________________________




4057.  PROCESSING GARNISHMENT ORDERS FOR CHILD SUPPORT AND/OR 
ALIMONY AND COMMERCIAL GARNISHMENT OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' PAY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 659; 15 USC 1673; EO 12105; 5 USC 5520a; PL 
104-106, sec 643; EO 12897

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 581; 5 CFR 582

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, February 10, 1996.
Pub.L. 104-106 requires agencies to deduct for the garnishment orders.

Abstract: In accordance with Pub. L. 104-193, amends 5 CFR part 581. 
Amends the definition of child support. Expands the Federal payments 
subject to garnishment. Amends 5 CFR part 582 as required by Pub. L. 
104-106 to require deduction for the cost of processing a garnishment 
order. Clarifies the order of precedence for tax levies and the 
applicability of the Consumer Credit Protection Act where the debtor 
receives two or more types of remuneration. Clarifies OPM's intent 
regarding the statutory waiver of sovereign immunity.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96
Final Action                    09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Murray M. Meeker, Office of the General Councel, Office 
of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1700
Fax: 202 606-0082

RIN: 3206-AH43
_______________________________________________________________________




4058. 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

________________________________________________________________________

Notice Winter 1995 Report       02/02/96                     61 FR 4070
NPRM                            10/00/96
Final Action                    01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kurt M. Springmann, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




4059.  COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCES (NONFOREIGN AREAS)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5941; EO 10000

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 591

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: 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. OPM is planning to 
issue regulations that would (1) remove obsolete references in 5 CFR 
591.203(b), (2) allow for coverage of employees in administratively 
determined pay systems, (3) extend COLA eligibility to employees on 
long-term temporary assignments who are not receiving per diem, and (4) 
extend post differential eligibility to employees on long-term 
temporary assignments in the same manner as is provided by the State 
Department in foreign areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/96
Interim Final Rule              02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kurt M. Springmann, Human Resources Systems Service, 
Office of Compensation Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2838
Fax: 202 606-4264

RIN: 3206-AH51
_______________________________________________________________________




4060. POLITICAL ACTIVITY--FEDERAL EMPLOYEES RESIDING IN DESIGNATED 
LOCALITIES

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 140 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3206-AF78
_______________________________________________________________________




4061. RETIREMENT; CSRS AND FERS AMENDMENTS RELATING TO HEALTH CARE 
PROFESSIONALS

Priority:  Info./Admin./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                            11/00/96
Final Action                    03/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4062. 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

[[Page 63313]]

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                            01/00/97
Final Action                    05/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4063. 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                            03/00/97
Final Action                    07/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4064. 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                            11/00/96
Final Action                    03/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4065.  RETIREMENT; STATE INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING 
INSTRUMENTALITIES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8345

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 831, subpart S; 5 CFR 841, subpart J

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations modify existing regulations to reflect 
changes designed to expand and streamline the process of withholding 
state income tax from CSRS and FERS annuities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/97
Final Action                    08/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AH62
_______________________________________________________________________




4066. 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                            01/00/97
Final Action                    05/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4067. 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.

[[Page 63314]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/21/87                    52 FR 19235
Interim Final Rule              09/13/93                    58 FR 47821
NPRM                            01/00/97
Final Action                    05/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4068. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES GROUP LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM: MISCELLANEOUS 
CHANGES

Priority:  Info./Admin./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                            06/00/97
Final Action                    12/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4069. 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                            07/00/97
Final Action                    01/00/98

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4070.  FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM; TERMINATION OF 
UNRECONCILED ENROLLMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8913

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations authorizing FEHB carriers to terminate an FEHB 
enrollment when the enrollment reconciliation process results in an 
unresolved discrepancy between carrier and employing office enrollment 
records. Enrollees will have the right of appeal to OPM.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/97
Final Action                    04/00/97

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, Office of Insurance Programs, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633

RIN: 3206-AH61
_______________________________________________________________________




4071. 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                            10/00/96

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, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2762

RIN: 3206-AH39
_______________________________________________________________________




4072. 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

[[Page 63315]]

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                            07/00/97
Final Action                    01/00/98

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 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-AF95
_______________________________________________________________________


OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (OPM)                   Final Rule Stage


  



_______________________________________________________________________




4073. 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.

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4074. 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                    12/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4075. 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

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4076. 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

[[Page 63316]]

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AH26
_______________________________________________________________________




4077. REDUCTION IN FORCE; RETREAT RIGHTS

Priority:  Info./Admin./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                    03/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4078. 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                    12/30/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4079. PRESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT INTERN PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  EO 12364; 5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3301

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 362; 5 CFR 315

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: 5 CFR 362, the Presidential Management Intern program, is 
amended to clarify nomination, selection, and employment procedures, to 
modify the career development portion and to make editorial changes. 5 
CFR 315 is amended to clarify that PMIS do not serve probation when 
converted to career-conditional or career appointments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective 
Date                            03/01/95                    60 FR 11017
Interim Final Rule              10/00/96                    60 FR 11017
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Christina Vay, Employment Service, Staffing Reinvention 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW 1400WB, 
Washington, DC 20415-0001
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AG17
_______________________________________________________________________




4080. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/31/96                    61 FR 21947
Final Action                    12/31/96

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: 202 606-2394
Email: Judith.L[email protected]

RIN: 3206-AF99
_______________________________________________________________________




4081. EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONDUCT; SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS OF 
ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

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: 5 CFR part 1001 sets forth the Privacy Act rules of conduct 
for OPM employees and cross-references employees to other applicable 
laws and regulations concerning standards of ethical conduct. 5 CFR 
part 4501 supplements for OPM employees the Executive branch standards 
of ethical conduct.

[[Page 63317]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/16/96                    61 FR 36993
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: 5 CFR 4501 is RIN: 3209-AA15, Supplemental 
Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch. 5 
CFR 1001 is RIN: 3206-AG87, Employee Responsibilities and Conduct.

Agency Contact: Lorraine Lewis, Office of the General Counsel, Office 
of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW.
Phone: 202 606-1700
Fax: 202 606-2609

RIN: 3206-AG87
_______________________________________________________________________




4082. CLASSIFICATION APPEALS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5112

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 511

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The position classification appeals regulations require 
updating to reflect current organization nomenclature following a 
reorganization within OPM.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AH38
_______________________________________________________________________




4083. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; REDEFINITION OF THE ONEIDA, NEW YORK, 
NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority:  Info./Admin./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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/04/96                    61 FR 27995
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank Derby, Human Resources Systems Service, Office of 
Personnel Management, Office of Compensation Policy, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264

RIN: 3206-AH41
_______________________________________________________________________




4084.  PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; REDEFINITION OF ANCHORAGE, AK, 
NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5343

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OPM plans regulatory actions to redefine the Anchorage, AK, 
nonappropriated fund (NAF) Federal Wage System (FWS) wage area for pay-
setting purposes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/12/96                    61 FR 36609
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank Derby, Human Resources Systems Service, Office of 
Compensation Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264

RIN: 3206-AH54
_______________________________________________________________________




4085.  PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; REDEFINITION OF THE NORFOLK, MA, 
NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5343

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OPM plans regulatory actions to abolish the Norfolk, MA, 
nonappropriated fund (NAF) wage area and to redefine (1) Norfolk, 
Plymouth and Suffolk Counties in MA to the Middlesex, MA, NAF wage area 
and (2) Barnstable and Nantucket Counties in MA to the Newport, RI, 
wage area. This change is necessary because the closing of the wage 
area host activity, Naval Air Station, South Weymouth, MA left norfolk 
County without an activity having the capability to conduct a wage 
survey.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/23/96                    61 FR 49649
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank Derby, Human Resources Systems Services, Office 
of Compensation Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264

RIN: 3206-AH58
_______________________________________________________________________




4086.  PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; ABOLISHMENT OF SAN JOAQUIN, CA, 
NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5343

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management proposes to abolish the 
San Joaquin, CA, nonappropriated fund (NAF) Federal Wage System (FWS) 
wage area and to redefine its sole county as an area of application to 
the Sacramento, CA, NAF wage area for paysetting purposes. This change 
is necessary because the host installation will close on September 30, 
1996, and the remaining installation in the area no longer meets the 
minimum FWS

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employment criterion required to be a survey area.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/17/96                    61 FR 48817
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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: 202 606-4264

RIN: 3206-AH59
_______________________________________________________________________




4087.  PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; REDEFINITION OF THE MARION, IN, 
NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5343

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OPM plan regulatory actions to abolish the Marion, IN, 
nonappropriated fund (NAF) wage area and to redefine (1) Grant, Miami, 
Allen and Marion Counties, IN, to the Greenville-Montgomery, OH, NAF 
wage area (2) Martin County, IL to the Hardin-Jefferson, KY, NAF wage 
area and (3) Vermilion County, IL, to the Lake County, IL, NAF wage 
area. This change is necessary because the closing of the wage area 
host activity, Ft. Benjamin Harrison, left Marion County without an 
activity having the capability to conduct a wage survey.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/10/96                    61 FR 47661
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank Derby, Human Resources Systems Services, Office 
of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation Policy, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264

RIN: 3206-AH60
_______________________________________________________________________




4088. 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                    03/30/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4089. PAY ADMINISTRATION; AVAILABILITY PAY FOR CRIMINAL INVESTIGATORS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5545a(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                    01/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4090. 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                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: D. 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-AF89
_______________________________________________________________________




4091.  PROCESSING GARNISHMENT ORDERS FOR CHILD SUPPORT AND/OR 
ALIMONY

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  42 USC 661 to 662

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 581

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Updates designated agent lists to receive service of process 
and to facilitate the service of legal process on Federal employees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Murray Meeker, Office of General Council, 1900 E St.

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NW., Office of Personnel Management, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1700

RIN: 3206-AH55
_______________________________________________________________________




4092.  COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCES (NONFOREIGN AREAS): PILOT 
PARTNERSHIP PROJECT

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5941; EO 10000

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 591

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: 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. 
The proposed regulations will govern the establishment of COLA 
partnership committees to advise OPM on living-cost surveys, COLA 
methodology, and other issues affecting the compensation of Federal 
employees in the nonforeign areas. All members of the committees will 
be full-time Federal employees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/12/96                    61 FR 41746
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kurt M. Springmann, Human Resources Systems Service, 
Office of Compensation Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2838
Fax: 202 606-4264

RIN: 3206-AH56
_______________________________________________________________________




4093. FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 141 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3206-AH10
_______________________________________________________________________




4094.  RETIREMENT; COVERAGE - NON-APPROPRIATED FUND 
INSTRUMENTALITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8347

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 837; 5 CFR 841; 5 CFR 842; 5 CFR 843; 5 
CFR 844; 5 CFR 847

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, August 9, 1996.

Abstract: These regulations implement the provisions of Pub.L. 104-106 
which allow certain employees who have been employed by Non-
appropriated Fund Instrumentalities under the jurisdiction of the armed 
forces to obtain retirement credit under limited circumstances.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/09/96                    61 FR 41714
Final Action                    01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cynthia Reinhold, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Retirement Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. 
NW., Washington, DC 204415
Phone: 202 606-0299

RIN: 3206-AH57
_______________________________________________________________________




4095. RETIREMENT COVERAGE FOR DC FINANCIAL CONTROL BOARD EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Info./Admin./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 DC Financial 
Control Board.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4096. RETIREMENT; DEBT COLLECTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 835(e)

Legal Deadline: None

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
Final Action                    06/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4097. 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

[[Page 63320]]

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                    04/00/97

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-AE73
_______________________________________________________________________




4098. 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. These regulations will also 
incorporate as final the following interim regulations: (1) 
implementing section 4 of Pub.L. 103-336, which amended FEGLI law to 
provide that all Federal employees and former employees could 
irrevocably assign ownership of their FEGLI coverage to someone else 
(60 FR 51882, October 4, 1995, and (2) implementing Pub.L. 103-409, the 
FEGLI Living Benefits Act of 1994, which provides for the election by a 
terminally ill individual covered by FEGLI basic insurance of a lump 
sum payment of basic insurance as a Living Benefit (60 FR 31371, June 
15, 1995).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/13/95                    60 FR 21759
NPRM Comment Period End         07/03/95
Final Action                    03/00/97

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, Office of Insurance Programs, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633

RIN: 3206-AF32
_______________________________________________________________________




4099. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM; PAYMENT OF PREMIUMS FOR 
PERIODS OF LEAVE WITHOUT PAY OR INSUFFICIENT PAY

Priority:  Info./Admin./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              07/22/96                    61 FR 37807
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
_______________________________________________________________________




4100.  FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM: OPPORTUNITIES 
TO ENROLL AND CHANGE ENROLLMENT

Priority:  Info./Admin./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 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                            07/09/96                    61 FR 35973
NPRM Comment Period End         09/09/96
Final Action                    01/00/97

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-AH46
_______________________________________________________________________




4101. FUNDING OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE EXAMINATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 1104

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 930

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 63321]]

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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/29/96                    61 FR 39267
NPRM Comment Period End         08/28/96
Interim Final Rule              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-AH31
_______________________________________________________________________




4102.  FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM ACQUISITION 
REGULATION: TRUTH IN NEGOTIATIONS ACT AND RELATED CHANGES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1602; 48 CFR 1604; 48 CFR 1615; 48 CFR 1616; 48 
CFR 1622; 48 CFR 1631; 48 CFR 1644; 48 CFR 1652; 48 CFR 1653

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 (FASA) that make specific 
changes to the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) or that impact other 
areas of the FEHBAR affecting contract pricing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/24/96                    61 FR 32401
NPRM Comment Period End         07/24/96
Final Action                    01/00/97

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 Program, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20414
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633

RIN: 3206-AH45
_______________________________________________________________________


OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (OPM)                  Long-Term Actions


  



_______________________________________________________________________




4103. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




4104. AMENDMENT TO SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Info./Admin./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
_______________________________________________________________________




4105. 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

[[Page 63322]]

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-AG22
_______________________________________________________________________




4106. CAREER AND CAREER-CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT UNDER SPECIAL 
AUTHORITIES

Priority:  Info./Admin./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
_______________________________________________________________________




4107.  NONCOMPETITIVE APPOINTMENTS OF CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL 
SERVICE EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 12651f

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 315; 5 CFR 316

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Permits permanent and indefinite employees of the Corporation 
for National Service to receive noncompetitive appointments in the 
competitive service. Implements National and Community Service Trust 
Act of 1993.

Timetable: 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: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AH48
_______________________________________________________________________




4108. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




4109. 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
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4110. 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 
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

[[Page 63323]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4111. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




4112. 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


  



_______________________________________________________________________




4113. AGENCY RELATIONSHIPS WITH ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTING FEDERAL 
EMPLOYEES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 251

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/26/96                    61 FR 32913
Final Action Effective          07/26/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hal Fibish
Phone: 202 606-1170

RIN: 3206-AG38
_______________________________________________________________________




4114. USE OF PRIVATE SECTOR TEMPORARIES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 300(e)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/02/96                    61 FR 19509
Final Action Effective          06/03/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 3206-AE80
_______________________________________________________________________




4115. 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.

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 317; 5 CFR 412

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/04/96                    61 FR 46531
Final Action Effective          10/04/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Constance Maravell
Phone: 202 606-1832

RIN: 3206-AF96
_______________________________________________________________________




4116. INTERAGENCY PLACEMENT PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/19/92

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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Agency Contact: Susan Shelton
Phone: 202 606-0960

RIN: 3206-AG11
_______________________________________________________________________




4117. 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.

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 430, subpart C

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/05/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William C. Collins
Phone: 202 606-2246
Fax: 202 606-2126

RIN: 3206-AH34
_______________________________________________________________________




4118. 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.

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 511

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Raymond Moran
Phone: 202 606-1321

RIN: 3206-AG27
_______________________________________________________________________




4119. PAY UNDER THE GENERAL SCHEDULE: TERMINATION OF INTERIM GEOGRAPHIC 
ADJUSTMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/03/96                    61 FR 34713
Final Action Effective          08/02/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeanne Jacobson
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824

RIN: 3206-AH09
_______________________________________________________________________




4120. PAY UNDER THE GENERAL SCHEDULE; LOCALITY PAY AREAS FOR 1997

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 531, subpart F

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/07/96                    61 FR 40949
Final Action Effective          01/01/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeanne Jacobson
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824

RIN: 3206-AG88
_______________________________________________________________________




4121. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS: CLARIFICATION OF RESPONSIBILITIES OF 
PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Allen
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-0824

RIN: 3206-AG99
_______________________________________________________________________




4122. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; ABOLISHMENT OF PHILADELPHIA, PA, 
NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/04/96                    61 FR 27995
Final Action Effective          07/05/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AH22
_______________________________________________________________________




4123. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; CHANGES IN SURVEY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR 
CERTAIN APPROPRIATED FUND FEDERAL WAGE SYSTEM FEDERAL WAGE AREAS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/08/96                    61 FR 20701
Final Action Effective          06/07/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Angela Graham Humes
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-0824

RIN: 3206-AH28
_______________________________________________________________________




4124. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; ABOLISHMENT OF FRANKLIN, OH, 
NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/04/96                    61 FR 27996
Final Action Effective          07/05/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Shields
Phone: 202 606-2848

RIN: 3206-AH29
_______________________________________________________________________




4125. PAY ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE FLSA; COMPLIANCE

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 551, subpart F

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/04/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeffrey D. Miller
Phone: 202 606-2530
Fax: 202 606-2663

RIN: 3206-AA40

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_______________________________________________________________________




4126. SEPARATE MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE FOR DUTY AT JOHNSTON ISLAND

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 591, subpart D

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/31/96                    61 FR 27243
Final Action Effective          07/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AH17
_______________________________________________________________________




4127. POLITICAL ACTIVITIES OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 734

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/05/96                    61 FR 35088
Final Action Effective          08/05/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joann Chabot
Phone: 202 606-1701
Fax: 202 606-0082

RIN: 3206-AH33
_______________________________________________________________________




4128. RETIREMENT; ALTERNATIVE FORM OF ANNUITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/13/96                    61 FR 21953
Final Action Effective          06/12/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Harold L. Siegelman
Phone: 202 606-0299

RIN: 3206-AG16
_______________________________________________________________________




4129. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM (FEHBP); LIMITATION ON 
PHYSICIAN CHARGES AND FEHBP PAYMENTS; OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT 
(OBRA) OF 1993 PROVISION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 890

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/27/96                    61 FR 50689
Final Action Effective          10/28/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert G. Iadicicco
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633

RIN: 3206-AG31
_______________________________________________________________________




4130. 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.

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 890

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/06/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barbara Myers
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633

RIN: 3206-AG32
_______________________________________________________________________




4131. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM: ACQUISITION REGULATION; 
TRUTH IN NEGOTIATION ACT AND RELATED CHANGES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/06/96

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
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633

RIN: 3206-AH14
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