[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[General Services Administration Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Part XXVI



General Services Administration



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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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

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

Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions

AGENCY: General Services Administration (GSA).

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: This agenda announces the proposed regulatory actions that GSA 
plans for the next 12 months and those that were completed since 
October 1996. This agenda was developed under the guidelines in an 
Office of Management and Budget memorandum dated December 30, 1996. 
GSA's purpose in publishing this agenda is to allow interested persons 
an opportunity to participate in the rulemaking process. GSA also 
invites interested persons to recommend existing significant 
regulations for review to determine whether they should be modified or 
eliminated.

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

Dated: February 24, 1997.

G. Martin Wagner,

Associate Administrator, Office of Governmentwide Policy.

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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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3498        Federal Supply Schedule Contracts--Cooperative Purchasing.............................    3090-AF68 
3499        General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation; Revision of GSAR Clauses......    3090-AG08 
3500        Remittance of Industrial Funding Fee in U.S. Dollars Under Multiple Award Schedules                 
            (GSAR 5-412)..........................................................................    3090-AG30 
3501        Transportation and Traffic Management Regulations.....................................    3090-AG34 
3502        Public Availability of Agency Records.................................................    3090-AG16 
3503        Utilization and Disposal of Real Property.............................................    3090-AG39 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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3504        GSBCA Rules of Procedure for Transportation Rate Cases................................    3090-AG05 
3505        GSBCA Rules of Procedure for Travel and Relocation Expenses Cases.....................    3090-AG06 
3506        GSBCA Rules of Procedure for Travel and Relocation Expenses Cases.....................    3090-AG29 
3507        FTR Amendment (Unassigned); Acceptance of Payment From a Non-Federal Source for Travel              
            Expenses..............................................................................    3090-AE19 
3508        FTR Amendment (Unassigned); Use of Government Aircraft and Government-Negotiated                    
            Rental Agreement Automobiles..........................................................    3090-AE82 
3509        Reissuance of the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR).......    3090-AE90 
3510        FTR Amendment (Unassigned), Last Move Home Benefits for Dept. of Veterans Affairs                   
            Medical Center Directors and Members of the Immediate Family of a Deceased Career                   
            Appointee in the SES..................................................................    3090-AF63 
3511        Acquisition of Commercial Items, CHGE 70 (GSAR 5-408).................................    3090-AF86 
3512        Relocation of FIRMR Provisions Relating to GSA's Role in the Disposal of Excess and                 
            Exchange/Sale Information Technology Equipment........................................    3090-AG01 
3513        Relocation of FIRMR Provisions Relating to GSA's Role in Records Management...........    3090-AG02 
3514        Relocation of FIRMR Provisions Relating To Use of Government Telephone Systems and GSA              
            Services and Assistance...............................................................    3090-AG03 
3515        General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation; Certification Requirements....    3090-AG10 
3516        Federal Travel Regulations............................................................    3090-AG11 
3517        Acquisition of Leasehold Interests in Real Property, Part 570.........................    3090-AG27 
3518        Location of Federal Facilities in Urban Areas.........................................    3090-AF94 
3519        Federal Property Management Regulations, Part 101-17, Assignment and Utilization of                 
            Space.................................................................................    3090-AG31 
3520        Federal Property Management Regulations, Part 101-20, Management of Buildings and                   
            Grounds...............................................................................    3090-AG32 
3521        Federal Property Management Regulations, Part 101-21, Federal Buildings Fund..........    3090-AG33 
3522        Federal Building Fund, Billing Procedures for Reimbursable Charges....................    3090-AG35 
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3523        Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, and, Where Applicable,              
            Sex...................................................................................    3090-AC49 

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3524        Enforcement of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Federally Assisted                     
            Programs..............................................................................    3090-AE32 
3525        Office Copying Machines...............................................................    3090-AF08 
3526        Update of Transportation Documentation and Audit Regulations..........................    3090-AE77 
3527        Federal Property Management Regulations, Part 101-16, Governmentwide Real Property                  
            Policy................................................................................    3090-AF95 
3528        Motor Vehicle Management..............................................................    3090-AG12 
3529        Accident and Incident Reporting and Investigation.....................................    3090-AG13 
3530        FTR Amendment (Unassigned); Plain English Format, Chapters 300-301....................    3090-AG25 
3531        FTR Amendment (Unassigned), Privately Owned Vehicle Reimbursement.....................    3090-AG40 
3532        FTR Amendment (Unassigned), Reimbursement of Actual Subsistence Expenses..............    3090-AG41 
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3533        GSBCA Rules of Procedure: Standard Proceedings and Expedited Proceedings..............    3090-AF99 
3534        Civil Monetary Penalties Inflation Adjustment.........................................    3090-AG18 
3535        Implement Requirements for Energy-Efficient Computers.................................    3090-AF03 
3536        Criteria for Reporting Excess Personal Property.......................................    3090-AF39 
3537        Disclosure and Use of Proprietary Information.........................................    3090-AF47 
3538        General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation; Acquisition of Leasehold                    
            Interests in Real Property CHGE 74 (GSAR 5-409).......................................    3090-AF92 
3539        FTR Amendment 50, Streamlining Reimbursement Claim Review and Elimination of                        
            Requirement for Receipts, Regardless of Amount, for Certain Travel Expense Items......    3090-AF96 
3540        FTR Amendment 52, Maximum Per Diem Rates..............................................    3090-AF98 
3541        General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation; Authorizing Deviations from                 
            the FAR and GSAR, CHGE 73 (GSAR 5-411)................................................    3090-AG09 
3542        Reporting Requirements for Foreign Gifts and Decorations..............................    3090-AG14 
3543        FTR Amendment 51; Increase in Maximum Reimbursement Limitations for Real Estate Sale                
            and Purchase Expenses.................................................................    3090-AG15 
3544        FTR Amendment 58; Authority to Issue Regulations; Authority to Waive Limitations;                   
            Technical Corrections to RIT Allowance................................................    3090-AG17 
3545        FTR Amendment 63; Fixed Amount Reimbursement for Househunting Trip Subsistence                      
            Expenses..............................................................................    3090-AG19 
3546        FTR Amendment 59; Fixed Amount Reimbursement for Temporary Quarters Subsistence                     
            Expenses..............................................................................    3090-AG20 
3547        FTR Amendment 60; Property Rental Management Services.................................    3090-AG21 
3548        FTR Amendment 61; Home Marketing Incentive Payments...................................    3090-AG22 
3549        FTR Amendment 55; Repeal of Long-Distance Telephone Call Certification Requirement....    3090-AG23 
3550        FTR Amendment 53; Repeal of the ``Approved Accommodations'' Data Collection and                     
            Employee Reporting Requirement........................................................    3090-AG24 
3551        FPMR Amendment G-111, Motor Vehicles..................................................    3090-AG26 
3552        FTR Amendment 57; Relocation Income Tax (RIT) Allowance Tax Tables....................    3090-AG28 
3553        FTR Amendment 56; Maximum Per Diem Rates (Corr. to FTR Amendment 52)..................    3090-AG36 
3554        FTR Amendment (62); Modification of Residence Transaction Expenses Allowance and Use                
            of Relocation Services Companies......................................................    3090-AG37 
3555        FTR Amendment (65); Transportation of a Privately Owned Vehicle Wholly Within the                   
            Continental United States.............................................................    3090-AG38 
3556        FTR Amendment 54; Computation of Per Diem Allowance for a Partial Day of Travel; Use                
            of Locality-Based Per Diem Rate for Househunting Trips................................    3090-AG42 
3557        Federal Property Management Regulation Temporary Regulation D-76......................    3090-AD42 
3558        Smoking...............................................................................    3090-AF02 
3559        Small Purchase Authority..............................................................    3090-AG00 
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3498. FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE CONTRACTS--COOPERATIVE PURCHASING

Priority:  Other Significant

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

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Statement of Need: Section 1555 amends subsection (b) of section 201 of 
the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 USC 
481) to authorize the Administrator of General Services to provide for 
use of Federal Supply Schedules of the GSA upon request from a State or 
local government, the government of an Indian tribe, or the 
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Section 4309 of the Federal Acquisition 
Reform Act of 1996 (PL 104-106, February 10, 1996) provided for a delay 
in GSA's implementation of section 1555. The General Accounting Office 
(GAO) is charged with submitting a report to the Administrator of GSA 
and Congress by February 1997 which provides an assessment of the 
effects on industry including small business and local dealers and the 
effects on State, local and tribal governments of opening Federal 
Supply Schedules for use by such governments. The Administrator of GSA 
after evaluating the GAO report will notify Congress, in accordance 
with section 4309, on plans to provide any Federal Supply Schedule for 
use by State, local or tribal governments.
GSA plans to publish a proposal to add subpart 538.70 to provide the 
policies and procedures for cooperative purchasing and to add to or 
revise the prescription for use of, or text of several solicitation 
provisions and contract clauses in other parts of the regulation, 
including parts 510, 532, and 552, in order to accommodate use of the 
schedule contracts by State, local, and Indian tribal governments, and 
the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. After consideration of public 
comments, the regulation may be issued in final form.

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

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

Risks: None

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           04/07/95                    60 FR 17764
ANPRM Comment Period End        06/06/95
NPRM                            04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

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Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

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

RIN: 3090-AF68
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3499. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION; REVISION 
OF GSAR CLAUSES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 552

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed revision to the GSAR will revise clause 
552.246-70, Source Inspection by Quality Approved Manufacturer, to 
reflect changes in Part 12 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation 
involving the acquisition of commercial items.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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

RIN: 3090-AG08
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3500.  REMITTANCE OF INDUSTRIAL FUNDING FEE IN U.S. DOLLARS 
UNDER MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULES (GSAR 5-412)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 552

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule revises the contract clauses at 552.238-72 
and 552.238-77 to require remittance of the industrial funding fee 
under multiple award schedules (MAS) in U.S. dollars, define the basis 
for converting the value of sales in foreign currency, and update 
references to termination for cause.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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

RIN: 3090-AG30
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3501.  TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-40

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation will revise and/or remove text in the first 
three subparts of 41 CFR 101-40 to reflect procedural and policy 
changes.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 3090-AG34
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3502.  PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF AGENCY RECORDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 105

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises GSA regulations which implement the Freedom 
of Information Act (FOIA) (5 USC 552) (PL 90-23). The rule also issues 
instructions to current and former GSA employees concerning the 
response to subpoenas and other demands in litigation before judicial 
and administrative tribunals.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/25/97                    62 FR 14081
NPRM Comment Period End         04/24/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Sharon Lighton, Office of Information Management (CAI), 
Office of Mgt. Services and Human Resources, General Services 
Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-2262
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG16
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3503.  UTILIZATION AND DISPOSAL OF REAL PROPERTY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-47

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule amends the FPMR regarding responsibilities 
of disposal agencies with respect to appraisals. This action is 
necessary because it clarifies and strengthens the intended effect of 
this rule which is to ensure the reliability, integrity, and 
confidentiality of appraisals of real property.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Norman Miller, Director, Redeployment Services

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Div.(PRD), Public Buildings Service, General Services Administration, 
Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-0067

RIN: 3090-AG39
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3504. GSBCA RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR TRANSPORTATION RATE CASES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 6103

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 3090-AG05
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3505. GSBCA RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES CASES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 6104

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 3090-AG06
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3506.  GSBCA RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR TRAVEL AND RELOCATION 
EXPENSES CASES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-316, sec 202(n); PL 104-316, sec 204; PL 104-
53, sec 211; 31 USC 3529; 31 USC 3702; 41 USC 601 to 613

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 6104.9

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule specifies the procedures the GSA Board of 
Contract Appeals will apply to the Board's review of a request from an 
agency disbursing or certifying official or agency head, for a Board 
decision on a question involving a payment the official will make, or a 
voucher presented to a certifying official for certification, which 
concerns a claim against the agency for reimbursement of expenses 
incurred by a Federal civilian employee while on official temporary 
duty or in connection with relocation to a new duty station.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              12/20/96                    61 FR 67241
Final Action                    07/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 3090-AG29
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3507. FTR AMENDMENT (UNASSIGNED); ACCEPTANCE OF PAYMENT FROM A NON-
FEDERAL SOURCE FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              11/09/92                    57 FR 53283
Final Action                    10/00/97
Final Action Effective          10/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 3090-AE19

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3508. FTR AMENDMENT (UNASSIGNED); USE OF GOVERNMENT AIRCRAFT AND 
GOVERNMENT-NEGOTIATED RENTAL AGREEMENT AUTOMOBILES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              11/18/92                    57 FR 54305
Final Action                    10/00/97
Final Action Effective          10/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 3090-AE82
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3509. REISSUANCE OF THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION 
REGULATION (GSAR)

Priority:  Other Significant

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

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    08/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  All

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

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

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

RIN: 3090-AE90
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3510. FTR AMENDMENT (UNASSIGNED), LAST MOVE HOME BENEFITS FOR DEPT. OF 
VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF THE IMMEDIATE 
FAMILY OF A DECEASED CAREER APPOINTEE IN THE SES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          01/01/94
Final Action                    10/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 3090-AF63
_______________________________________________________________________




3511. ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS, CHGE 70 (GSAR 5-408)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 501; 48 CFR 504; 48 CFR 507; 48 CFR 510; 48 CFR 
511;

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48 CFR 512; 48 CFR 514; 48 CFR 515; 48 CFR 538; 48 CFR 539; 48 CFR 543; 
48 CFR 546; 48 CFR 552; 48 CFR 570

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/16/96                     61 FR 6164
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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

RIN: 3090-AF86
_______________________________________________________________________




3512. RELOCATION OF FIRMR PROVISIONS RELATING TO GSA'S ROLE IN THE 
DISPOSAL OF EXCESS AND EXCHANGE/SALE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT

Priority:  Other Significant

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

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-43

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/08/96                    61 FR 41352
Final Action                    12/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Martha Caswell, Director, Personal Property Mgt. Policy 
Division (MTP), General Services Administration, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3828
TDD: 202 501-0657
Fax: 202 501-2149
Email: Martha.C[email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG01
_______________________________________________________________________




3513. RELOCATION OF FIRMR PROVISIONS RELATING TO GSA'S ROLE IN RECORDS 
MANAGEMENT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-11

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/07/96                    61 FR 41000
Final Action                    12/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Richard Kellet, Division Director, Emerging IT 
Applications Div. (MKE), General Services Administration, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-1650
TDD: 202 501-0657
Fax: 202 501-8467
Email: Rich.K[email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG02
_______________________________________________________________________




3514. RELOCATION OF FIRMR PROVISIONS RELATING TO USE OF GOVERNMENT 
TELEPHONE SYSTEMS AND GSA SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-35

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/07/96                    61 FR 41003
Final Action                    12/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: James Cademartori, Configuration Manager, Federal 
Telecommunications Service, General Services Administration, 7980 
Boeing Court, Third Floor, Vienna, VA 22182-3988
Phone: 703 760-7545
Fax: 703 760-7583
Email: James.C[email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG03
_______________________________________________________________________




3515. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION; 
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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

RIN: 3090-AG10
_______________________________________________________________________




3516. FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATIONS

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 5707; 5 USC 5738; EO 11609, 36 FR 13747, 3 CFR, 
1971 to 1975 Comp, p 586

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 301-1; 41 CFR 301-11; 41 CFR 301-15; 41 CFR 302-
1; 41 CFR 302-10

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: GSA proposes to amend the FTR to implement statutory and 
regulatory changes as a result of Joint Financial Management 
Improvement Program (JFMIP) recommendations and the Federal Employee 
Travel Reform Act of 1996.

Statement of Need: The JFMIP identified and addressed obstacles that 
impede the use of best travel practices in the Federal Government. GSA 
will implement the FTR changes. The major changes will be in the areas 
of temporary duty travel and Federal employee relocation reimbursement 
areas.
Amendment to the FTR includes:
Maximum use of Government charge cards for all travel and relocation 
expenses, but not limited to, transportation tickets (in conjunction 
with common carrier reservations), lodging, and car rentals; and 
increased use of automated teller machines (ATMs) to distribute travel 
advances and cash for out-of-pocket expenses.
Federal agencies will outsource to Travel Management Centers TMCs) all 
travel arrangements and travel cost estimations and expense reports. 
Agencies will partner to identify requirements to develop a range of 
expanded standard services. TMCs can use management information to 
integrate agency defined cost limit controls and meet agency fire 
safety reporting requirements.
In the area of employee relocation the FTR amendments will include:
Limited relocation allowances for a temporary change of station.

Alternatives: Continue paying relocation costs and temporary duty duty 
station travel as currently done, or implement JFMIP recommendations.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: Implementation of these changes to the 
FTR will save the Government $760 million in administrative and direct 
costs. By amending the FTR, Federal agencies and employees will have 
options not previously available to them when they are relocating or 
performing extended assignments. These changes will ease the 
administrative burden on agencies, and it will provide more equitable 
reimbursement to employees. The changes reduce paperwork, cut red tape, 
and humanize the treatment of employees by establishing a parity with 
their private sector counterparts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: See RIN 3090-AF88, 3090-AF96, and 3090-AF98 for 
completed actions.

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

RIN: 3090-AG11
_______________________________________________________________________




3517.  ACQUISITION OF LEASEHOLD INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY, PART 
570

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 570

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule implements several revisions, including 
coverage of award without discussions, clarification of contract file 
documentation requirements, revision of clause prescriptions consistent 
with recent statutory/FAR changes, clarification of acquisition 
procedures related to continuing requirements, and technical changes in 
contract clause references to lease term, measurement of space, and 
building maintenance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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

RIN: 3090-AG27
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PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE


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3518. LOCATION OF FEDERAL FACILITIES IN URBAN AREAS

Priority:  Other Significant

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

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-l7

Legal Deadline: None

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

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 3090-AF94
_______________________________________________________________________




3519.  FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS, PART 101-17, 
ASSIGNMENT AND UTILIZATION OF SPACE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule revises the methods by which GSA-controlled 
space is identified and measured, and eliminates the specific physical 
description of the components of standard level alterations, and 
substitutes budget guidelines for alterations, thereby providing tenant 
agencies flexibility in designing space to meet their mission needs. It 
also introduces new guidelines for establishing the funding 
responsibilities of both GSA and tenant agencies associated with moves. 
The regulation also revises coverage related to location of Federal 
facilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kevin Kampschroer, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, 
Office of Portfolio Management (PT), General Services Administration, 
Public Buildings Service, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-0638
Fax: 202 501-3421
Email: Kevin.K[email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG31
_______________________________________________________________________




3520.  FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS, PART 101-20, 
MANAGEMENT OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: New procedures for establishing Rent charges were recently 
developed as part of GSA's reinvention efforts. This interim rule 
revises 101-20 to support the implementation of GSA's new space and 
related services pricing practices, included in 101-21.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Jeffrey Neely, Director, Portfolio Support Div. (PMX), 
Office of Property Management, General Services Administration, Public 
Buildings Service, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-0971
Fax: 202 501-3296
Email: Jeffrey.N[email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG32
_______________________________________________________________________




3521.  FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS, PART 101-21, 
FEDERAL BUILDINGS FUND

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Part 101-21 of the FPMR prescribes policies and procedures 
applicable to the furnishing of, and charges for, space and services by 
GSA in Government-owned and leased buildings. New procedures for 
establishing these charges were recently developed as part of GSA's 
reinvention efforts. The purpose of this interim rule is to implement 
these new procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kevin Kampschroer, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, 
Office of Portfolio Management (PT), General Services Administration, 
Public Buildings Service, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-0638
Fax: 202 501-3421
Email: Kevin.K[email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG33
_______________________________________________________________________




3522.  FEDERAL BUILDING FUND, BILLING PROCEDURES FOR 
REIMBURSABLE CHARGES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule modifies the Public Buildings Service (PBS) 
pricing practices for Reimbursable Work Authorizations (RWA). 
Currently, customer agencies are billed the actual costs for supplies, 
materials, labor, contract costs, and overhead related to the RWA. This 
interim rule will result in establishing a fixed price for an RWA

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Jeffrey Neely, Director, Portfolio Support Division, 
Public Buildings Service, General Services Administration, Washington, 
DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-1464

RIN: 3090-AG35

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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                 Long-Term Actions


  



_______________________________________________________________________



OFFICE OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY


                    ________________________________



3523. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, 
AND, WHERE APPLICABLE, SEX

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-6.2

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 3090-AC49
_______________________________________________________________________




3524. ENFORCEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP IN 
FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  29 USC 794

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-8.3

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

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

RIN: 3090-AE32
_______________________________________________________________________



FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE


                    ________________________________



3525. OFFICE COPYING MACHINES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-25

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 3090-AF08
_______________________________________________________________________



OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTWIDE POLICY


                    ________________________________



3526. UPDATE OF TRANSPORTATION DOCUMENTATION AND AUDIT REGULATIONS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-41

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/18/94                     59 FR 8151
NPRM Comment Period End         04/19/94


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3090-AE77
_______________________________________________________________________




3527. FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS, PART 101-16, 
GOVERNMENTWIDE REAL PROPERTY POLICY

Priority:  Other Significant

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

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-16

Legal Deadline: None

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

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components and reflect the way that real property operations are 
currently conducted.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 3090-AF95
_______________________________________________________________________




3528. MOTOR VEHICLE MANAGEMENT

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

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

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

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-38

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 3090-AG12
_______________________________________________________________________




3529. ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-37

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 3090-AG13
_______________________________________________________________________




3530.  FTR AMENDMENT (UNASSIGNED); PLAIN ENGLISH FORMAT, 
CHAPTERS 300-301

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 5707; 31 USC 1353; 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 300; 41 CFR 301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment revises the FTR into a ``Plain English'' style 
of regulation writing and adds Chapter 300. Questions are in the first 
person, and answers are in the second person. GSA uses a ``we'' 
question when referring to an agency, and an ``I'' question when 
referring to the employee. Both the employee and the agency must follow 
the language contained in the answers to the questions. The questions 
merely are for use in determining the subject matter of answer text and 
may not be used in any way to alter application of the rule contained 
in the answer text.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Sharon Green, Director, Travel and Transportation 
Management Policy Div. (MTT), General Services Administration, Office 
of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 273-3471
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: Sharon.G[email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG25
_______________________________________________________________________




3531.  FTR AMENDMENT (UNASSIGNED), PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLE 
REIMBURSEMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5701 to 5709

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 301-4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment establishes a mileage reimbursement rate for 
use of a privately owned automobile, a privately owned airplane, and a 
privately owned motorcycle. The economic impact of this amendment on 
Federal agencies has not been determined to date.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Sharon Green, Director, Travel and Transportation 
Management Policy Division (MTT), General Services Administration, 
Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 273-3471
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: Sharon.G[email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG40
_______________________________________________________________________




3532.  FTR AMENDMENT (UNASSIGNED), REIMBURSEMENT OF ACTUAL 
SUBSISTENCE EXPENSES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5707

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 301-8

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment increases the maximum amount of reimbursement 
for actual subsistence

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expenses that agencies may authorize or approve for travel within the 
continental United States (CONUS). The economic impact of this 
amendment on Federal agencies has not been determined to date.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Sharon Green, Director, Travel and Tranportation 
Management Polict Division (MTT), General Services Administration, 
Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 273-3471
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: Sharon.G[email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG41
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                 Completed Actions


  



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3533. GSBCA RULES OF PROCEDURE: STANDARD PROCEEDINGS AND EXPEDITED 
PROCEEDINGS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 6101; 48 CFR 6102

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/07/96                    61 FR 52347

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Margaret S. Pfunder
Phone: 202 501-0272
Fax: 202 501-3510
Email: Margaret.P[email protected]

RIN: 3090-AF99
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3534.  CIVIL MONETARY PENALTIES INFLATION ADJUSTMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 31 USC 3809

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 105

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In accordance with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation 
Adjustment Act of 1990 (PL 101-410), as amended by the Debt Collection 
Improvement Act of 1996 (PL 104-134), this final rule incorporates the 
penalty inflation adjustments for the civil monetary penalties set 
forth in 30 USC 3802(a)(1) and (a)(2), as codified in 41 CFR 105-70.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/20/96                    61 FR 67235

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeffrey H. Domber, Senior Assistant General Counsel, 
General Law Division (LG), General Services Administration, Washington, 
DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-1460

RIN: 3090-AG18
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3535. IMPLEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR ENERGY-EFFICIENT COMPUTERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 201

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action -Removed from 41 
CFR 201.                        08/08/96                    61 FR 39359

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: John Clark
Phone: 202 501-4362
TDD: 202 501-0657
Fax: 202 501-8467
Email: John.C[email protected]

RIN: 3090-AF03
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3536. CRITERIA FOR REPORTING EXCESS PERSONAL PROPERTY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/15/97                     62 FR 2002

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Martha Caswell
Phone: 202 501-3828

RIN: 3090-AF39
_______________________________________________________________________




3537. DISCLOSURE AND USE OF PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn -Incorporated in RIN 
3090-AF90                       02/18/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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

RIN: 3090-AF47
_______________________________________________________________________




3538. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION; 
ACQUISITION OF LEASEHOLD INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY CHGE 74 (GSAR 5-409)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 570

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/04/97                     62 FR 5166
Final Action Effective          02/10/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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

RIN: 3090-AF92

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3539. FTR AMENDMENT 50, STREAMLINING REIMBURSEMENT CLAIM REVIEW AND 
ELIMINATION OF REQUIREMENT FOR RECEIPTS, REGARDLESS OF AMOUNT, FOR 
CERTAIN TRAVEL EXPENSE ITEMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/28/96                    61 FR 55577
Final Action Effective          10/28/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Larry A. Tucker
Phone: 202 501-0299
Fax: 202 208-4448
Email: [email protected].

RIN: 3090-AF96
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3540. FTR AMENDMENT 52, MAXIMUM PER DIEM RATES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 301

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/21/96                    61 FR 59185
Final Action Effective          01/01/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Sharon Green
Phone: 202 273-3471
Fax: 202 219-2149
Email: Sharon.G[email protected]

RIN: 3090-AF98
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3541. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION; 
AUTHORIZING DEVIATIONS FROM THE FAR AND GSAR, CHGE 73 (GSAR 5-411)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 501

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/02/96                    61 FR 51373
Final Action Effective          10/02/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: Marjorie Ashby
Phone: 202 501-3822
Fax: 202 591-3341

RIN: 3090-AG09
_______________________________________________________________________




3542. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN GIFTS AND DECORATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-49

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/26/96                    61 FR 60034

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Martha S. Caswell
Phone: 202 501-3838

RIN: 3090-AG14
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3543.  FTR AMENDMENT 51; INCREASE IN MAXIMUM REIMBURSEMENT 
LIMITATIONS FOR REAL ESTATE SALE AND PURCHASE EXPENSES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5721 to 5734; 20 USC 905(c); EO 11609

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 302-6

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 1, 1996.

Abstract: This final rule makes the annual adjustment to the maximum 
reimbursement limitations for the sale and purchase of an employee's 
residence when the employee transfers in the interest of the 
Government.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          10/01/96
Final Action                    10/28/96                    61 FR 55578

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Sharon Green, Director, Travel and Transportation 
Management Policy Division (MTT), General Services Administration, 
Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 273-3471
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: Sharon.G[email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG15
_______________________________________________________________________




3544.  FTR AMENDMENT 58; AUTHORITY TO ISSUE REGULATIONS; 
AUTHORITY TO WAIVE LIMITATIONS; TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO RIT ALLOWANCE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5738; 20 USC 905(a); EO 11609, 36 FR 13747, 3 
CFR, 1971 to 1975, Comp, p 586

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 302-1; 41 CFR 302-2; 41 CFR 302-3; 41 CFR 302-7; 
41 CFR 302-8; 41 CFR 302-9; 41 CFR 302-11

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, March 22, 1997.

Abstract: This amendment implements the provisions of sec. 1722 of the 
Federal Employee Travel Reform Act of 1996 (PL 104-201, September 
23,1996) as follows: (1) to transfer from the President to the 
Administrator of General Services authority to issue regulations 
implementing subchapter II of chapter 57 of title 5, United States 
Code, unless otherwise specified in chapter II; and (2) to authorize 
heads of agencies or their designees to waive any limitation in 
subchapter II of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, or in any 
implementing regulation for an employee relocating to or from a remote 
or isolated location who otherwise would suffer hardship. This 
amendment also makes a technical correction to the RIT allowance. The 
withholding rate for supplemental wages was raised from 20 percent to 
28 percent in 1995. This amendment modifies the withholding tax 
allowance (WTA) provisions to reflect the 28 percent withholding rate.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/10/97                    62 FR 10708

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Robert A. Clauson, Staff Accountant, Regulatory Policy 
Staff (MTT), General Services Administration, Travel and Transportation 
Mgt. Pol. Div., Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-0299

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Fax: 202 208-4448
Email: Robert.C[email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG17
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3545.  FTR AMENDMENT 63; FIXED AMOUNT REIMBURSEMENT FOR 
HOUSEHUNTING TRIP SUBSISTENCE EXPENSES

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 5738; 20 USC 905(a); EO 11609, 36 FR 13474, 3 
CFR 1971 to 1975 Comp, p 586

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 302-1; 41 CFR 302-4

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, March 22, 1997.

Abstract: This final rule amends the FTR to allow an agency to pay a 
fixed amount for househunting trip subsistence expenses instead of a 
per diem allowance under the lodging-plus reimbursement method. This 
amendment will save the Government money by easing the processing of 
relocation claims and will increase employee satisfaction with the 
relocation process.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/21/97                    62 FR 13768

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 3090-AG19
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3546.  FTR AMENDMENT 59; FIXED AMOUNT REIMBURSEMENT FOR 
TEMPORARY QUARTERS SUBSISTENCE EXPENSES

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 5738; 20 USC 905(a); EO 11609, 36 FR 13474, 3 
CFR 1971 to 1975 Comp, p 586

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 302-1; 41 CFR 302-5

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, March 22, 1997.

Abstract: This final rule amends the FTR to allow an agency to pay a 
fixed amount for temporary quarters subsistence expenses (TQSE) without 
a requirement for receipts instead of reimbursing actual TQSE within a 
maximum ceiling and requiring documentation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/21/97                    62 FR 13756
Final Action Effective          03/22/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 3090-AG20
_______________________________________________________________________




3547.  FTR AMENDMENT 60; PROPERTY RENTAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES

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 5738; 20 USC 905(a); EO 11609, 36 FR 13474, 3 
CFR, 1971 to 1975 Comp, p 586

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 302-15

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, March 22, 1997.

Abstract: This final rule amends the FTR to allow an agency to pay for 
property rental management services expenses in the case of an employee 
who transfers in the interest of the Government.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/21/97                    62 FR 13760

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 3090-AG21
_______________________________________________________________________




3548.  FTR AMENDMENT 61; HOME MARKETING INCENTIVE PAYMENTS

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 5756

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 302-14

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, March 22, 1997.

Abstract: This final rule amends the FTR to allow an agency to pay a 
home marketing incentive to an employee who uses a home sale services 
contractor and who aggressively markets and successfully finds a buyer 
for his/her home resulting in significantly lower fees paid to the 
contractor.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/21/97                    62 FR 13763
Final Action Effective          03/22/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 3090-AG22

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3549.  FTR AMENDMENT 55; REPEAL OF LONG-DISTANCE TELEPHONE CALL 
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT

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 5707

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 301-6

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, March 22, 1997.

Abstract: This final rule amended the FTR to remove the long-distance 
telephone call certification requirement.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/26/96                    61 FR 67951
Final Action Effective          03/22/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Robert Clauson, Staff Accountant, Reg. Pol. Staff 
(MTT), Travel and Transportation Mgt. Pol. Div., General Services 
Administration, Office of Govenmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-0299
Fax: 202 208-4448
Email: Robert.C[email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG23
_______________________________________________________________________




3550.  FTR AMENDMENT 53; REPEAL OF THE ``APPROVED 
ACCOMMODATIONS'' DATA COLLECTION AND EMPLOYEE REPORTING REQUIREMENT

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 5707; 31 USC 1353; 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 301-1; 41 CFR 301-7; 41 CFR 301-8; 41 CFR 301-11; 
41 CFR 301-17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, September 23, 1996.

Abstract: This final rule amended the FTR to eliminate the ``approved 
accommodations'' data collection and reporting requirement.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          09/23/96
Final Action                    12/10/96                    61 FR 64997

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Robert Clauson, Staff Accountant, Reg. Pol. Staff 
(MTT), Travel and Transportation Mgt. Pol. Div., General Services 
Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-0299
Fax: 202 208-4448
Email: Robert.C[email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG24
_______________________________________________________________________




3551.  FPMR AMENDMENT G-111, MOTOR VEHICLES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-38

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment updated fuel economy standards, reporting 
requirements for leased vehicles, organizational titles pertaining to 
Federal agencies, and provided additional exemptions to the display of 
vehicle identification. The amendment also revised policy on fueling 
and replacement of Government motor vehicles and made minor editorial 
changes throughout.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/03/97                      62 FR 322

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michael W. Moses, Federal Vehicle Policy Division 
(MTV), General Services Administration, Office of Governmentwide 
Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-2507
Email: Mike.M[email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG26
_______________________________________________________________________




3552.  FTR AMENDMENT 57; RELOCATION INCOME TAX (RIT) ALLOWANCE 
TAX TABLES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5738; 20 USC 905(a)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 302-11

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

Abstract: This amendment provides the annual update to the Federal, 
State, and Puerto Rico tax tables used in computing relocation income 
tax allowance payments for Federal employees. The estimated economic 
impact of this amendment has not been determined to date.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          01/01/97
Final Action                    02/24/97                     62 FR 8173

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Sharon Green, Director, Travel and Transportation 
Management Policy Div. (MTT), General Services Administration, Office 
of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 273-3471
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: Sharon.G[email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG28
_______________________________________________________________________




3553.  FTR AMENDMENT 56; MAXIMUM PER DIEM RATES (CORR. TO FTR 
AMENDMENT 52)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5707; 31 USC 1353; 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment adds per diem localities in the States of 
Louisiana and Virginia, and adds the State of North Dakota, with a 
clarifying footnote (number 5), explaining that all locations within 
that State are subject to the standard CONUS rate. This amendment also 
corrects footnote number 3 and a incorrect entry listed in the 
prescribed maximum per diem rate for Gettysburg (Adams County), 
Pennsylvania.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/20/97                    62 FR 13342

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Sharon Green, Director, Travel and Transportation 
Management Policy Division (MTT),

[[Page 22453]]

General Services Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, 
Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 273-3471
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: Sharon.G[email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG36
_______________________________________________________________________




3554.  FTR AMENDMENT (62); MODIFICATION OF RESIDENCE TRANSACTION 
EXPENSES ALLOWANCE AND USE OF RELOCATION SERVICES COMPANIES

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 5738; 20 USC 905(a); EO 11609, 36 FR 13747, 3 
CFR, 1971 to 1975, Comp, p 586

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 302-12; 41 CFR 302-12

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, March 22, 1997.

Abstract: This final rule amends the FTR to eliminate the fixed dollar 
caps on resident transaction expenses reimbursement and to modify the 
regulations governing the use of relocation services companies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/21/97                    62 FR 13765
Final Action Effective          03/22/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 3090-AG37
_______________________________________________________________________




3555.  FTR AMENDMENT (65); TRANSPORTATION OF A PRIVATELY OWNED 
VEHICLE WHOLLY WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES

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 5738; 20 USC 905(a); EO 11609

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 302-1; 41 CFR 302-10

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, March 22, 1997.

Abstract: This final rule amends the FTR to permit an agency to 
authorize the transportation of a privately owned vehicle (POV) in 
connection with the transfer of an employee within the continental 
United States (CONUS), or the assignment of a new appointee or student 
trainee who resides in CONUS to his/her first official station in 
CONUS, when the transportation is advantageous and cost effective to 
the Government. This amendment will benefit the Government by 
accelerating the employee's arrival and corresponding productivity 
contribution at the new official station.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/21/97                    62 FR 13794

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Robert A. Clauson, Travel and Transportation Mgt. Pol. 
Div., Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services Administration, 
Washingon, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-0299

RIN: 3090-AG38
_______________________________________________________________________




3556.  FTR AMENDMENT 54; COMPUTATION OF PER DIEM ALLOWANCE FOR A 
PARTIAL DAY OF TRAVEL; USE OF LOCALITY-BASED PER DIEM RATE FOR 
HOUSEHUNTING TRIPS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5701 to 5709; 5 USC 5721 to 5734; 20 USC 
905(a); EO 11609, 36 FR 13747, 3 CFR, 1971 to 1975, Comp, p. 586

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 301-4; 41 CFR 301-7; 41 CFR 301-8; 41 CFR 301-11; 
41 CFR 302-2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule amended the FTR to modify per diem allowance 
computation for a partial day of travel, to eliminate the requirement 
for a traveler to record departure and arrival times on the travel 
voucher, and to allow per diem reimbursement for a househunting trip to 
be based on the locality per diem rate.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/27/96                    61 FR 68158
Final Action Effective          12/27/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: RIN 3090-AF98 was incorrectly used in the 
Federal Register to identify this FTR amendment.

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

RIN: 3090-AG42
_______________________________________________________________________




3557. FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATION TEMPORARY REGULATION D-76

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/14/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kathy Geisler
Phone: 202 501-2465
Fax: 202 501-3203

RIN: 3090-AD42
_______________________________________________________________________




3558. SMOKING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-20.105-3

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/12/97

Small Entities Affected: None

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Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph I. Gerber
Phone: 202 501-0971

RIN: 3090-AF02
_______________________________________________________________________




3559. SMALL PURCHASE AUTHORITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 101-20

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/08/97                     62 FR 1057

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeffrey Neely
Phone: 202 501-4317
Fax: 202 208-1863

RIN: 3090-AG00
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