[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[National Science Foundation Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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Part XXXII



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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

45 CFR Ch. VI

Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation is publishing its April 1997 
regulatory agenda pursuant to Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory 
Planning and Review'' (3 CFR 1993 Comp., p. 638), the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), and the Office of Management and 
Budget Memorandum for Regulatory Policy Officers at Executive 
Departments and Agencies and Managing and Executive Directors of 
Certain Agencies and Commissions (December 30, 1996).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information on a 
particular item, call or write the individual identified as agency 
contact. General comments or inquiries about this agenda may be 
directed to Leslie Crawford, Office of the General Counsel, National 
Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230, (703) 
306-1060.

Dated: February 24, 1997.

Leslie Crawford,

Legal Analyst.
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3612. REVISED RESTRICTIONS ON LOBBYING

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  45 CFR 604

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jean Feldman
Phone: 703 306-1243

RIN: 3145-AA30
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3613.  AVAILABILITY OF RECORDS AND INFORMATION

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552 Freedom of Information Act

CFR Citation:  45 CFR 612

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, October 2, 1997.
Other deadline is for compliance with new Electronics Freedom of 
Information Act.

Abstract: The agency is updating rules to incorporate changes made by 
Electronic FOI Amendments of 1996.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  None

Agency Contact: D. Matthew Powell, Assistant General Counsel, National 
Science Foundation, Office of the General Counsel, 4201 Wilson 
Boulevard, Room 1265, Arlington, VA 22230
Phone: 703 306-1060
Fax: 703 306-0149

RIN: 3145-AA31
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3614.  PRIVACY ACT REGULATIONS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552a Privacy Act

CFR Citation:  45 CFR 613

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This is a review of agency Privacy Act regulations.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Herman Fleming, Privacy Act Officer, National Science 
Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 485, Arlington, VA 22230
Phone: 703 306-1243

RIN: 3145-AA32
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3615.  ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES FOR PROPOSED NATIONAL 
SCIENCE FOUNDATION ACTIONS IN ANTARCTICA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-227, Antarctic Science, Tourism and Conser. 
Act of 1996.

CFR Citation:  45 CFR 641

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 2, 1998.

Abstract: Amendments will be made to regulation to implement Antarctic 
Conservation Act of 1978 as amended by the Antarctic Science, Tourism 
and Conservation Act of 1996 (PL 104-227).

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Anita Eisenstadt, Assistant General Counsel, National 
Science Foundation, Office of the General Counsel, 4201 Wilson 
Boulevard, Room 1265, Arlington, VA 22230
Phone: 703 306-1060
Fax: 703 306-0149

RIN: 3145-AA33
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3616.  CONSERVATION OF ANTARCTIC ANIMALS AND PLANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-227, Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978; 16 
USC 2401 et seq as amended

CFR Citation:  45 CFR 670

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 2, 1998.

Abstract: Amendments will be made to regulation to implement Antarctic 
Conservation Act of 1978 as amended by the Antarctic Science, Tourism 
and Conservation Act of 1996 (PL 104-227).

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Anita Eisenstadt, Assistant General Counsel, National 
Science Foundation, Office of the General Counsel, 4201 Wilson 
Boulevard, Room 1265, Arlington, VA 22230
Phone: 703 306-1060
Fax: 703 306-0149

RIN: 3145-AA34

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3617. SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE 
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 5301

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    11/25/96                    61 FR 59815

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles S. Brown
Phone: 703 306-1060

RIN: 3145-AA20
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3618. REPEAL STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE NATIONAL 
SCIENCE FOUNDATION AND RULES OF PRACTICE FOR THE FOUNDATION

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  45 CFR 680; 45 CFR 681; 45 CFR 682; 45 CFR 683; 45 CFR 
684

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    11/25/96                    61 FR 59835

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles S. Brown
Phone: 703 306-1060

RIN: 3145-AA29
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