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



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Part XXXVI



Office of Personnel Management



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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

5 CFR Ch. I

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Office of Personnel Management.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The following Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulations 
are scheduled for development or review from April 1, 1997, through 
March 31, 1998. This agenda carries out OPM's responsibilities to 
publish a semiannual agenda under E.O. 12866 ``Regulatory Planning and 
Review'' and the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. chapter 6). This 
publication in the Federal Register does not impose a binding 
obligation on the Office of Personnel Management with regard to any 
specific item on the agenda. Additional regulatory action is not 
precluded.

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

Office of Personnel Management.

James B. King,

Director.

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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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3646        Availability of Official Information..................................................    3206-AG92 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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3647        Appointment of Noncitizens in the Excepted Service....................................    3206-AH52 
3648        Student Educational Employment Program................................................    3206-AH82 
3649        Agency Relationships with Organizations Representing Federal Employees and Other                    
            Organizations.........................................................................    3206-AH72 
3650        Personnel Records.....................................................................    3206-AH24 
3651        Employment in the Excepted Service....................................................    3206-AH83 
3652        Career and Career-Conditional Appointment Under Special Authorities...................    3206-AG90 
3653        Clarification of Various Staffing Provisions..........................................    3206-AH49 
3654        RIF and Performance Management........................................................    3206-AH32 
3655        Performance Ratings...................................................................    3206-AH77 
3656        Performance Appraisal in the Senior Executive Service.................................    3206-AG91 
3657        Classification Appeals................................................................    3206-AH38 
3658        Miscellaneous Changes in Compensation Regulations.....................................    3206-AH11 
3659        Prevailing Rate Systems; Survey Order Month Change for Jefferson, New York,                         
            Nonappropriated Fund Wage Area........................................................    3206-AH80 
3660        Prevailing Rate Systems; Changing the Helper (Trades) WG-5 Survey Job from Required to              
            Optional..............................................................................    3206-AH81 
3661        Lump-Sum Payments for Annual Leave....................................................    3206-AF38 
3662        Severance Pay: Miscellaneous..........................................................    3206-AH12 
3663        Pay Administration (General); Collection by Offset From Indebted Government Employees.    3206-AH63 
3664        Agency Determinations on Payment of Relocation Costs..................................    3206-AH50 
3665        Cost-of-Living Allowances and Post Differentials (Nonforeign Areas)...................    3206-AH51 
3666        Cost-of-Living Allowances (Nonforeign Areas); Temporary Assignments...................    3206-AH79 
3667        Retirement; CSRS and FERS Amendments Relating to Health Care Professionals............    3206-AG57 
3668        Retirement; Credit for Military Service...............................................    3206-AG58 
3669        Retirement; Determinations of Marital Status for Survivor Annuities...................    3206-AG60 
3670        Retirement and Insurance Benefits During Periods of Unexplained Absence...............    3206-AH75 
3671        Retirement; Service Credit............................................................    3206-AH37 
3672        Retirement; Waiver of Military Retired Pay to Enhance Civil Service Retirement Annuity    3206-AH74 
3673        Retirement; Elimination of the Hearing Requirement During Enforcement of Statutory Bar              
            to Annuity After Conviction of Certain Offenses.......................................    3206-AH76 
3674        Retirement; State Income Tax Withholding Instrumentalities............................    3206-AH62 
3675        Retirement; Debt Collection...........................................................    3206-AE72 
3676        Retirement; Court Orders Awarding Survivor Annuities; Correcting or Supplementing the               
            First Order Dividing Marital Property.................................................    3206-AG28 
3677        Retirement; FERS Elections of Coverage................................................    3206-AG96 
3678        Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program........................................    3206-AG63 
3679        Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.............................................    3206-AH61 
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3680        Claims Collections Standards; Debt Collection Act of 1982; Salary Offset..............    3206-AG64 
3681        Program Fraud Civil Remedies..........................................................    3206-AH73 
3682        Summer Employment.....................................................................    3206-AG21 
3683        Excepted Service--Schedule A Authority for Temporary Organizations....................    3206-AH67 
3684        Time-In-Grade Restrictions............................................................    3206-AG06 
3685        Notification Requirements Relating to the Statutory Prohibitions on Political                       
            Recommendations.......................................................................    3206-AH71 
3686        Temporary and Term Employment.........................................................    3206-AH47 
3687        Promotion and Internal Placement; Accelerated Qualifications..........................    3206-AG19 
3688        Job Listings; Full Consideration of Displaced Defense Employees.......................    3206-AF36 
3689        Career Transition Assistance for Surplus and Displaced Federal Employees..............    3206-AH26 
3690        Temporary Assignments of Employees Between Federal Agencies, State, Local, and Indian               
            Tribal Governments, Institutions of Higher Learning, and Other Eligible Organizations.    3206-AG61 
3691        Reduction in Force; Retreat Rights....................................................    3206-AG77 
3692        Reduction in Force and Mandatory Temporary Exceptions.................................    3206-AH64 
3693        Restoration to Duty From Military Service or Compensable Injury.......................    3206-AG02 
3694        Presidential Management Intern Program................................................    3206-AH53 
3695        Employee Responsibilities and Conduct; Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for                
            Employees of the Office of Personnel Management.......................................    3206-AG87 
3696        Pay Under the General Schedule; Locality Pay Areas for 1998...........................    3206-AH65 
3697        Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of the Norfolk, MA, Nonappropriated Fund Wage                 
            Area..................................................................................    3206-AH58 
3698        Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of the Marion, IN, Nonappropriated Fund Wage                  
            Area..................................................................................    3206-AH60 
3699        Holidays and Premium Pay..............................................................    3206-AH78 
3700        Voluntary Separation Incentive Repayment Waivers......................................    3206-AG20 
3701        Pay Administration; Availability Pay for Criminal Investigators.......................    3206-AG47 
3702        Severance Pay; Panama Canal Commission Employees......................................    3206-AF89 
3703        Pay Administration Under the FLSA.....................................................    3206-AG70 
3704        Processing Garnishment Orders for Child Support and/or Alimony and Commercial                       
            Garnishment of Federal Employees' Pay.................................................    3206-AH43 
3705        Cost-of-Living Allowance in Nonforeign Areas: Survey Results..........................    3206-AH07 
3706        Political Activity--Federal Employees Residing in Designated Localities...............    3206-AF78 
3707        Retirement; Coverage - Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentalities........................    3206-AH57 
3708        Administration and General Provisions--Administration.................................    3206-AH66 
3709        Revised Application Procedures for Disability Retirement Under CSRS and FERS..........    3206-AH68 
3710        Retirement Coverage for DC Financial Control Board Employees..........................    3206-AG78 
3711        Retirement; FERS Basic Annuity........................................................    3206-AE73 
3712        Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program.......................................    3206-AF32 
3713        Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.............................................    3206-AG66 
3714        Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.............................................    3206-AH46 
3715        Establishing a Merit Requirement......................................................    3206-AH70 
3716        Federal Employees Health Benefits Program Acquisition Regulation: Truth in                          
            Negotiations Act and Related Changes..................................................    3206-AH45 
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3717        Amendment to Selective Service Registration Requirements..............................    3206-AD68 
3718        Noncompetitive Appointments of Corporation for National Service Employees.............    3206-AH48 
3719        Performance Management Reform.........................................................    3206-AF57 
3720        Suitability--Suitability Disqualification/Rating Actions..............................    3206-AC19 
3721        Personnel Security and Related Programs...............................................    3206-AC21 
3722        Investigations........................................................................    3206-AB92 
3723        Debarments, Civil Monetary Penalties, and Assessments Imposed Against Providers.......    3206-AD76 
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3724        Career and Career-Conditional Employment..............................................    3206-AG22 
3725        Presidential Management Intern Program................................................    3206-AG17 
3726        Training..............................................................................    3206-AF99 
3727        Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of the Oneida, New York, Nonappropriated Fund                 
            Wage Area.............................................................................    3206-AH41 
3728        Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of Anchorage, AK, Nonappropriated Fund Wage Area    3206-AH54 
3729        Prevailing Rate Systems; Abolishment of San Joaquin, CA, Nonappropriated Fund Wage....    3206-AH59 
3730        Processing Garnishment Orders for Child Support and/or Alimony........................    3206-AH55 
3731        Cost-Of-Living Allowances (Nonforeign Areas): Pilot Partnership Project...............    3206-AH56 
3732        Family and Medical Leave..............................................................    3206-AH10 
3733        Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP); Preemption.........................    3206-AF70 
3734        Establishing a Merit Requirement......................................................    3206-AH39 
3735        Funding of Administrative Law Judge Examination.......................................    3206-AH31 
3736        Voting Rights Program.................................................................    3206-AH69 
3737        Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHBP) Acquisition Regulation; Preemption of Taxes.    3206-AF95 
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3646. AVAILABILITY OF OFFICIAL INFORMATION

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552 Freedom of Information Act

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 294

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rulemaking will make minor changes to subpart A 
of 5 CFR 294, Availability of Official Information Act. The rulemaking 
will provide additional information on the definition of terms used in 
the search and review process, update office addressees, and clarify 
that any written request that meets the specified marking and content 
requirements will be recognized as an official FOIA request. These 
changes are designed to benefit the public by providing updated 
information on where to direct FOIA requests, and improve the wording 
of the regulation to fully and accurately meet the provisions of the 
FOIA. There will be no significant change to the existing operational 
procedures in place at OPM.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           09/00/97
Final Action                    12/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert M. Huley, Ofc of Information Technology, Office 
of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415-0001
Phone: 202 418-3210
Fax: 202 418-3251
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG92
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3647. APPOINTMENT OF NONCITIZENS IN THE EXCEPTED SERVICE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 213.3102(bb)

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AH52
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3648.  STUDENT EDUCATIONAL EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  EO 13024; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 213; 5 CFR 315; 5 CFR 316

Legal Deadline: None

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Abstract: OPM is issuing interim regulations permitting students 
participating in the Student Career Experience Program to be 
noncompetitively converted to term appointments and subsequent career/
career-conditional appointments to implement E.O. 13024. These 
regulations will also reorganize the current information on the student 
programs and clarify a few related issues.

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: Karen Jacobs, Employment Service, Staffing Reinvention 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AH82
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3649.  AGENCY RELATIONSHIPS WITH ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTING 
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-177 110 Stat. 1563, 8/6/96; Federal Employee 
Representation Improvement Act of 1996

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 251

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OPM is preparing to issue a proposed change to OPM's 
regulation at 5 CFR part 251 to reflect a new law which permits greater 
employee representation of employee organizations under certain 
circumstances. The Federal Employee Representation Improvement Act of 
1996, August 6, 1996, as reflected in the proposed regulation, allows a 
Federal employee, if not inconsistent with the performance of his or 
her duties, to represent without compensation a non-profit cooperative, 
voluntary, professional, recreational or similar organization if, among 
other things, a majority of the organization's members are Government 
employees or their spouses or dependent children.

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: Wade Plunkett, Office of the General Counsel, 1900 E 
St. NW., Office of Personnel Management, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1700

RIN: 3206-AH72
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3650. PERSONNEL RECORDS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552; 5 USC 4315; EO 12107; 5 USC 1103; 5 USC 
1104; 5 USC 1302; EO 9830; 5 USC 2951; 5 USC 3301; EO 12107

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 293

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulatory changes will: (1) simplify the requirements 
for maintaining employee personnel records, (2) clarify agency 
responsibility for personnel recordkeeping as delegated by the 
regulation, and (3) give greater latitude to agencies in establishing 
and maintaining employee medical and performance records.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AH24
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3651.  EMPLOYMENT IN THE EXCEPTED SERVICE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 8151; EO 
10577

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 302

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/31/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AH83
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3652. CAREER AND CAREER-CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT UNDER SPECIAL 
AUTHORITIES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 3304(d); 5 
USC 8151; 5 USC 11219; EO 10577; EO 12034; EO 12721; 22 USC 2506; 22 
USC 3651; 22 USC 3652

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 315

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Revises a group of special appointment authorities to clarify 
requirements and to eliminate obsolete provisions.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/31/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Jacobs, Employment Service, Office of Personnel 
Management, Staffing Reinvention Office, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023

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Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AG90
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3653. CLARIFICATION OF VARIOUS STAFFING PROVISIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  5 USC 1202; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/30/97
Final Action                    12/30/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Jacobs, Employment Service, Staffing Reinvention 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AH49
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3654. RIF AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552; 5 USC 4315; 5 USC 1103; 5 USC 1104; 5 USC 
1302; 5 USC 2951(2); 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3503; 5 USC ch 43; 5 
USC 5115; 5 USC 5307; 5 USC 5338

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 293; 5 CFR 351; 5 CFR 430; 5 CFR 531

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is proposing regulations 
that enhance the opportunity for Federal employees to receive retention 
service credit in reduction in force based on their actual job 
performance. The proposal also gives agencies with employees who have 
been rated under different patterns of summary rating levels a 
mechanism to take this into account when awarding employees additional 
retention service credit for reduction in force. These proposed 
regulation also make other conforming technical and editorial changes 
in parts 351 and 430.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/04/97                     62 FR 5174
NPRM Comment Period End         04/07/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ed McHugh, Employment Service, Workforce Restructuring 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AH32
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3655.  PERFORMANCE RATINGS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 4305

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 430

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To avoid confusion regarding OPM's longstanding policy 
regarding retroactive, assumed, and carryover ratings of record, we 
propose to amend the current performance management regulations to 
explicitly specify that ratings of record are final upon issuance 
unless challenged by the employee, pertain only to the appraisal period 
for which originally issued, and that assumed ratings of records are 
prohibited. The prohibition of assumed ratings of record does not alter 
the specific provision contained in 5 CFR 351 for assigning additional 
service credit in a reduction in force when an employee has no rating 
of record.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/04/97                     62 FR 5174
NPRM Comment Period End         04/07/97
Final Action                    08/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barbara Colchao, Human Resources Systems Service, 
Office of Personnel Management, Office of Employee Relations and 
Workforce Performance, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC l20415
Phone: 202 606-2720
Fax: 202 606-2395

RIN: 3206-AH77
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3656. PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL IN THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  5 USC 4315

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 430, subpart C

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Proposed revision of SES regulations at 5 CFR 430, subpart C, 
will focus on: (1) changes that will increase agency flexibility to 
develop SES appraisal systems tailored to their needs; (2) elimination 
oF language that merely repeats statutory provisions; and (3) 
simplification of agency submission requirements for approval of 
appraisal systems.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/30/97
Final Action                    10/01/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AG91
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3657. CLASSIFICATION APPEALS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5112

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 511

Legal Deadline: None

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

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/97
Final Action                    07/01/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AH38
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3658. MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES IN COMPENSATION REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5304; 5 USC 5365; 5 USC 5753; 5 USC 5527; 5 USC 
5596; 5 USC 5941; 5 USC 5754; 5 USC 5307; 5 USC 5338; 5 USC 5548; 5 USC 
5595; 5 USC 6101; Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (as amended), 
section 4(f)

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 530; 5 CFR 531; 5 CFR 536; 5 CFR 550; 5 CFR 551; 5 
CFR 575; 5 CFR 610

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed regulation would correct or clarify various 
regulatory provisions dealing with the compensation of Federal 
employees.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/97
Final Action                    10/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: D. Bryce Baker, Office of Compensation Policy, Human 
Resources Systems Service, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824

RIN: 3206-AH11
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3659.  PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; SURVEY ORDER MONTH CHANGE FOR 
JEFFERSON, NEW YORK, NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5343

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OPM plans regulatory actions to change the survey order month 
for the Jefferson, NY, nonappropriated fund Federal Wage System wage 
area from March to April beginning with the next full-scale wage survey 
in the wage area in 1998. This change was recommended by the Federal 
Prevailing Rate Advisory Committee.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/97
Final Action                    06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AH80
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3660.  PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; CHANGING THE HELPER (TRADES) WG-
5 SURVEY JOB FROM REQUIRED TO OPTIONAL

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5343

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OPM plans regulatory actions to remove the Helper (Trades) 
WG-5 Federal Wage System (FWS) appropriated fund survey job from the 
list of required FWS survey jobs and add it to the list of optional FWS 
survey jobs. This change was recommended by the Federal Prevailing Rate 
Advisory Committee.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/97
Final Action                    06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AH81
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3661. LUMP-SUM PAYMENTS FOR ANNUAL LEAVE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5553

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 550, subpart L

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Technical and Miscellaneous Civil Service Amendments Act 
of 1992 (Pub. L. 102-378, October 2, 1992) created a new provision, 5 
U.S.C. 5553, to provide OPM with regulatory authority for administering 
lump-sum payments for annual leave.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/00/97
Final Action                    10/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: JoAnn Perrini, Human Resources Systems Service, Office 
of Compensation Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824

RIN: 3206-AF38
_______________________________________________________________________




3662. SEVERANCE PAY: MISCELLANEOUS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5595

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 550, subpart G

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/97
Final Action                    02/00/98

[[Page 22506]]

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: D. Bryce Baker, Human Resources Systems Service, Office 
of Compensation Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824

RIN: 3206-AH12
_______________________________________________________________________




3663. PAY ADMINISTRATION (GENERAL); COLLECTION BY OFFSET FROM INDEBTED 
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5514

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 550, subpart K

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/97
Final Action                    09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Shields, Human Resources Systems Service, Office 
of Compensation Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824

RIN: 3206-AH63
_______________________________________________________________________




3664. AGENCY DETERMINATIONS ON PAYMENT OF RELOCATION COSTS

Priority:  Other Significant

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

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 572

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/30/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mike Carmichael, Employment Service, Staffing 
Reinvention Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AH50
_______________________________________________________________________




3665. COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCES AND POST DIFFERENTIALS (NONFOREIGN 
AREAS)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5941; EO 10000

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 591

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 5941 of title 5 United States Code, provides for the 
payment of nonforeign area cost-of-living allowances (COLA's) and post 
differentials in Alaska, Hawaii, and other nonforeign overseas areas. 
OPM is planning to issue regulations that would (1) Remove obsolete 
references that refer to hiring authorities no longer in use, (2) 
Clarify application of COLA regulations to two pay systems linked to or 
equivalent to the Senior Executive Service, (3) Clarify application of 
COLA regulations to employees under other pay systems, (4) Extend 
nonforeign area post differentials to employees on long-term temporary 
assignments in the same manner as is provided by the State Department 
for employees in foreign areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/20/97                    62 FR 13354
NPRM Comment Period End         05/19/97
Interim Final Rule              06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AH51
_______________________________________________________________________




3666.  COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCES (NONFOREIGN AREAS); TEMPORARY 
ASSIGNMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5941; EO 10000

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 591

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 5941 of title 5, United States Code, provides for the 
payment of nonforeign area cost-of-living allowances (COLA's) in 
Alaska, Hawaii, and other nonforeign overseas areas. OPM is planning to 
issue regulations that would extend COLA eligibility to employees on 
long-term temporary assignments who are not receiving per diem. 
Currently, employees on long-term temporary assignments are not 
eligible to receive COLA and, as a result of a provision of the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 (P.L. 104-201), 
may not be eligible to receive per diem. These regulations would remedy 
this and aid in the recruitment of candidates for long-term assignments 
to these areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97
Final Action                    06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AH79
_______________________________________________________________________




3667. RETIREMENT; CSRS AND FERS AMENDMENTS RELATING TO HEALTH CARE 
PROFESSIONALS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8347(a); 5 USC 8461(g)

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 841; 5 CFR 842

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement the special retirement provisions 
applicable to certain health care professionals employed by the 
Veterans Health Service and other designated agencies.

[[Page 22507]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/97
Final Action                    11/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cynthia Reinhold, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Office of Retirement Policy Development, Office of Personnel 
Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG57
_______________________________________________________________________




3668. RETIREMENT; CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8347(a); 5 USC 8461(g); 38 USC 4331

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 8347(a); 5 CFR 8461(g); 5 CFR 842.306; 5 CFR 
842.307

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement changes in the treatment of 
certain military service under CSRS and FERS required under the 
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act of 1994 (USERA).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/97
Final Action                    02/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Howard T. Newland, Jr., Retirement and Insurance 
Service, Retirement Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 
1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG58
_______________________________________________________________________




3669. RETIREMENT; DETERMINATIONS OF MARITAL STATUS FOR SURVIVOR 
ANNUITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 842; 5 CFR 843

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations would establish the standards of evidence 
that OPM will require to prove entitlement to a survivor annuity as the 
surviving spouse of a deceased employee or retiree.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/97
Final Action                    02/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AG60
_______________________________________________________________________




3670.  RETIREMENT AND INSURANCE BENEFITS DURING PERIODS OF 
UNEXPLAINED ABSENCE

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8347(a); 5 USC 8461(g); 5 USC 8716; 5 USC 8913

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 841; 5 CFR 880

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations establish a uniform standard that OPM will 
use in its administration of retirement and insurance benefits in cases 
in which a retired employee disappears. These regulations would 
establish procedures to determine the status of the missing annuitant 
and to allow the missing annuitant's dependents to obtain benefits 
until the missing annuitant's status is resolved.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97
Final Action                    09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AH75
_______________________________________________________________________




3671. RETIREMENT; SERVICE CREDIT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8347

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 831, subpart C

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations would provide that no retirement credit 
could be granted for periods of service for which retirement deductions 
were refunded and not repaid even when the refund was paid based on an 
erroneous separation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/97
Final Action                    03/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia A. Rochester, Retirement and Insurance 
Service, Retirement Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 
1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH37
_______________________________________________________________________




3672.  RETIREMENT; WAIVER OF MILITARY RETIRED PAY TO ENHANCE 
CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT ANNUITY

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8332(c)(4); 5 USC 8347(a); 5 USC 8411(c)(5)

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 831, subpart C; 5 CFR 842, subpart C

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement provisions of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 which changed the 
statutory requirements for allowing credit under the Civil Service 
Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employees Retirement System 
(FERS) for military service in certain situations in which a waiver of 
military retired pay after January 1, 1997, to receive CSRS or FERS 
credit adversely affects a former spouse with a court order on file 
affecting the military retired pay.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97
Final Action                    09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

[[Page 22508]]

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AH74
_______________________________________________________________________




3673.  RETIREMENT; ELIMINATION OF THE HEARING REQUIREMENT DURING 
ENFORCEMENT OF STATUTORY BAR TO ANNUITY AFTER CONVICTION OF CERTAIN 
OFFENSES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 831, subpart K

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations will eliminate the requirement that OPM 
conduct a hearing before applying the statutory bar to annuity when an 
individual has been convicted of certain offenses.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Jennings, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Retirement Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. 
NW., Washington, DC20415
Phone: 202 606-0299

RIN: 3206-AH76
_______________________________________________________________________




3674. RETIREMENT; STATE INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING INSTRUMENTALITIES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8345; 5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461; 5 USC 8469

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/97
Final Action                    11/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AH62
_______________________________________________________________________




3675. RETIREMENT; DEBT COLLECTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 835(e)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations will amend the Civil Service Retirement 
System (CSRS) and Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) 
regulations by consolidating existing regulations in three different 
subparts of the CSRS regulations and 5 CFR 845 in the FERS regulations 
to eliminate duplication of the provisions governing debt collection. 
This item is for subpart E of the new part 835, which will address 
collections of Government claims from payments made by OPM.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/05/92                    57 FR 45753
NPRM                            09/00/97
Final Action                    03/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia A. Rochester, Retirement and Insurance 
Service, Retirement Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 
1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AE72
_______________________________________________________________________




3676. RETIREMENT; COURT ORDERS AWARDING SURVIVOR ANNUITIES; CORRECTING 
OR SUPPLEMENTING THE FIRST ORDER DIVIDING MARITAL PROPERTY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 838

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations would establish standards for determining 
which supplemental or correcting court orders are not ``modifications'' 
and the procedures applicable to such orders. They also provide for the 
continuation of the former spouse's survivor coverage and the reduction 
in the retiree's annuity until the State court decides the extent of 
the former spouse's rights to retirement benefits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/97
Final Action                    11/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Harold L. Siegelman, Retirement and Insurance Group, 
Retirement Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. 
NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG28
_______________________________________________________________________




3677. RETIREMENT; FERS ELECTIONS OF COVERAGE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8347(a); 5 USC 8461(g); PL 99-335, sec 
301(d)(3)

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 846

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement title III of the Federal 
Employees Retirement System Act of 1986, as amended, dealing with the 
election of FERS coverage by employees under the Civil Service 
Retirement System and certain other employees. The regulations contain 
regulatory and interpretative rules concerning employees' eligibility 
to elect FERS coverage, procedures for electing FERS coverage, and 
basic benefits based on the service for employees who elect FERS 
coverage.

[[Page 22509]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/21/87                    52 FR 19235
Interim Final Rule              09/13/93                    58 FR 47821
NPRM                            09/00/97
Final Action                    02/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Harold L. Siegelman, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Retirement Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. 
NW., Washington, DC 20415-0001
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG96
_______________________________________________________________________




3678. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES GROUP LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8716

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 870

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations include a group of changes to FEGLI 
regulations that will clarify procedures for signing and witnessing 
designations of beneficiary, accepting designations of beneficiary by 
facsimile, accepting DNA evidence to establish paternity, etc.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/97
Final Action                    06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Leibach, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Insurance Policy and Information Division, Office of Personnel 
Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633

RIN: 3206-AG63
_______________________________________________________________________




3679. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8913

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations authorizing FEHB carriers to disenroll an 
enrollee when the enrollment reconciliation process results in an 
unresolved discrepancy between the carrier and the employing office 
records, and in other circumstances. Enrollees would have the right to 
request reconsideration of the carrier action from the employing 
office.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/97
Final Action                    09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Margaret Sears, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Insurance Policy and Information Division, Office of Personnel 
Management, Office of Insurance Programs, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633

RIN: 3206-AH61
_______________________________________________________________________


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3680. CLAIMS COLLECTIONS STANDARDS; DEBT COLLECTION ACT OF 1982; SALARY 
OFFSET

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  31 USC 952; PL 95-454; 5 USC 5514

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 179

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is revising the 
regulations it issued on July 11, 1994, that govern the collection of 
debts owed to OPM by Federal employees. These regulations implement the 
debt collection procedures provided under section 5 of the Debt 
Collection Act of 1982.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bob Loring, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, 
Office of Financial Management, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
St NW., Washington, DC
Phone: 202 606-5028

RIN: 3206-AG64
_______________________________________________________________________




3681.  PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  31 USC 3801 to 3812

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 185

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990 
(FCPIAA), as amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 
(DCIA), mandates that the civil monetary penalties set forth in the 
Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act (PFCRA) be adjusted. In accordance 
with this requirement, OPM plans to issue a regulation to adjust the 
civil monetary penalties in its regulations that implement PFCRA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/01/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Murray M. Meeker, Senior Attorney, Office of the 
General Counsel, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington 20415
Phone: 202 606-1700

RIN: 3206-AH73
_______________________________________________________________________




3682. SUMMER EMPLOYMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

[[Page 22510]]

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 338.202(b)(2); 5 CFR 213.3101(c); 5 CFR 
213.3101(e); 5 CFR 213.3101(f); 5 CFR 338.202(e); 5 CFR 338.202(a); 5 
CFR 338.202(b); 5 CFR 338.202(b)(1); 5 CFR 338.202(b)(3); 5 CFR 
338.202(b)(4); 5 CFR 338.202(c); 5 CFR 338.202(c)(1); 5 CFR 
338.202(c)(2); 5 CFR 338.202(c)(3); 5 CFR 338.202(d); ...

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/13/97                     62 FR 1695
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Jacobs, Employment Service, Staffing Reinvention 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AG21
_______________________________________________________________________




3683.  EXCEPTED SERVICE--SCHEDULE A AUTHORITY FOR TEMPORARY 
ORGANIZATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 213.3199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Revises the excepted service appointing authority for filling 
positions in temporary organizations at GS-15 and below, by deleting 
the maximum grade level limitation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/02/96                    61 FR 63762
NPRM Comment Period End         01/31/97
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sylvia Cole, Emmployment Service, Staffing Reinvention 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-0830

RIN: 3206-AH67
_______________________________________________________________________




3684. TIME-IN-GRADE RESTRICTIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Eliminates requirement that employees serve 1 year in grade 
to be eligible for promotion above the GS-5 level. This is separate 
from the qualifications requirement for 1 year experience at the next 
lowest grade or equivalent for promotion.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/15/94                    59 FR 30717
NPRM Comment Period End         01/10/95                     60 FR 2546
Final Action                    12/30/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tina Vay, Employment Service, Staffing Reinvention 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 292 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AG06
_______________________________________________________________________




3685.  NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE STATUTORY 
PROHIBITIONS ON POLITICAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 3303(e)

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 300, subpart H

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Hatch Act Reform Amendments of 1993 (Reform Amendments) 
amended 5 U.S.C 3303 by prohibiting individuals from requesting, 
making, transmitting, accepting, or considering political 
recommendations in effecting personnel actions. The Reform Amendments 
also authorized OPM to issue regulations requiring agency heads to 
ensure that employees and applicants for employment at their agencies 
were notified of these prohibitions. OPM issued a final regulation 
concerning this requirement on December 27, 1994. Section 315 of the 
Legislative Branch Appropriation Act for fiscal year 1997, Public Law 
104-97, recently amended 5 U.S.C. 3303 by reinstating the prior law 
relating to Congressional recommendations on personnel decisions in the 
Executive Branch. Section 315 became effective on October 16, 1996. The 
recently amended 5 U.S.C. 3303 does not require agency heads to notify 
employees and applicants of its prohibitions or authorize OPM to issue 
regulations implementing its provisions, and supersedes subpart H of 5 
CFR part 300. Accordingly, OPM plans to issue a final regulation to 
remove subpart H from 5 CFR part 300.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/01/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jo-Ann Chabot, Attorney, Office of the General Counsel, 
Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0092

RIN: 3206-AH71
_______________________________________________________________________




3686. TEMPORARY AND TERM EMPLOYMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 316

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/09/96                    61 FR 47450
NPRM Comment Period End         12/31/96
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Diane Tyrrell or Mike Carmichael, Employment Service,

[[Page 22511]]

Staffing Reinvention Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. 
NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AH47
_______________________________________________________________________




3687. PROMOTION AND INTERNAL PLACEMENT; ACCELERATED QUALIFICATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 3329; EO 10577

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 316; 5 CFR 335; 5 CFR 338

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Gives agencies greater flexibility to design internal 
selection systems consistent with merit principles and other applicable 
status. NPR recommendation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/20/96                     61 FR 6324
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Supersedes RIN 3206-AG54.

Agency Contact: Karen Jacobs, Employment Service, Staffing Reinvention 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AG19
_______________________________________________________________________




3688. JOB LISTINGS; FULL CONSIDERATION OF DISPLACED DEFENSE EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 3329; PL 102-484, sec 4432

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 330; 5 CFR 335

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Requires agencies to report to OPM announcements of vacancies 
for which they will accept applications from outside their own work 
forces. Requires agencies to give full consideration to displaced DOD 
employees, Pub. L. 102-484, 5 U.S.C. 3329.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/08/93                    58 FR 18139
Final Action                    06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ed McHugh, Employment Service, Office of Personnel 
Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AF36
_______________________________________________________________________




3689. CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE FOR SURPLUS AND DISPLACED FEDERAL 
EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 1202; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 3310; 5 USC 
3315; 5 USC 3327; 5 USC 3502; 5 USC 3503; 5 USC 8151; 5 USC 8337(h); 5 
USC 8457(b); EO 10527; EO 12828

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Implements a presidential directive requiring agencies to 
provide services and special selection priority to surplus and 
displaced Federal employees. Effective 2/29/96.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/27/94                    60 FR 67281
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AH26
_______________________________________________________________________




3690. TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENTS OF EMPLOYEES BETWEEN FEDERAL AGENCIES, 
STATE, LOCAL, AND INDIAN TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS, INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER 
LEARNING, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 33

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 334

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Changes in the regulations to incorporate revisions to the 
Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) contained in the Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995; and incorporate any 
requirements in Federal Personnel Manual (FPM) chapter 334 that need to 
be continued following abolishment of the chapter under FPM Sunset. 
Other procedural guidance from FPM chapter 334 will be issued in an 
information handbook or manual.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AG61
_______________________________________________________________________




3691. REDUCTION IN FORCE; RETREAT RIGHTS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 3502(a)

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 351

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing interim 
retention regulations that clarify existing policy on employees' 
``Retreat'' rights. These interim regulations also clarify existing 
policy concerning the content of specific written reduction in force 
notices, and issuance of a Certification of Expected Separation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/25/95                    60 FR 44253
Final Action                    04/00/97

[[Page 22512]]

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Thomas A. Glennon or Ed McHugh, Employment Service, 
Workforce Restructuring Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
St. NW., Washington, DC 20415-0001
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AG77
_______________________________________________________________________




3692.  REDUCTION IN FORCE AND MANDATORY TEMPORARY EXCEPTIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-208, sec 624

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 351

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Implements sec. 624 of Pub. L. 104-208. Gives employees the 
right to use annual leave to establish eligibility for retirement and 
continue health insurance in reductions in force.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/10/97                    62 FR 10681
Final Action                    06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas Glennon, Employment Service, Workforce 
Restructuring Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
TDD: 202 606-2329
Fax: 202 606-0023

RIN: 3206-AH64
_______________________________________________________________________




3693. RESTORATION TO DUTY FROM MILITARY SERVICE OR COMPENSABLE INJURY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8151; 38 USC 4301

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 353

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Restoration rights of Federal employees who leave employment 
to perform duty with the uniformed services, implementing USERA Act of 
1994, 48 USC chapter 43.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/01/95                    60 FR 45650
Final Action                    08/31/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Raleigh Neville, Employment Service, Staffing 
Reinvention Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830

RIN: 3206-AG02
_______________________________________________________________________




3694. PRESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT INTERN PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 362; 5 CFR 315

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/22/97                     62 FR 3193
Final Action                    12/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AH53
_______________________________________________________________________




3695. EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONDUCT; SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS OF 
ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552(a); 5 USC 7301

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 4501; 5 CFR 1001

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/16/96                    61 FR 36993
Final Action                    05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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

RIN: 3206-AG87
_______________________________________________________________________




3696.  PAY UNDER THE GENERAL SCHEDULE; LOCALITY PAY AREAS FOR 
1998

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5304; EO 12883

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 531, subpart F

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Consistent with the President's Pay Agent's determination. 
Two new locality pay areas would be established, Hartford, CT and 
Orlando, FL, effective in January 1998.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/25/96                    61 FR 55227
Final Action                    04/00/97
Final Action Effective          01/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeanne D. Jacobson, Human Resources Systems Service, 
Office of Compensation Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824

RIN: 3206-AH65

[[Page 22513]]

_______________________________________________________________________




3697. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; REDEFINITION OF THE NORFOLK, MA, 
NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5343

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/23/96                    61 FR 49649
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AH58
_______________________________________________________________________




3698. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; REDEFINITION OF THE MARION, IN, 
NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5343

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/10/96                    61 FR 47661
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AH60
_______________________________________________________________________




3699.  HOLIDAYS AND PREMIUM PAY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5548; 5 USC 6133; 29 USC 204(f)

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532; 5 CFR 550; 5 CFR 551; 5 CFR 610

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulations implement recent changes in law which provide 
authority for compensatory time off for prevailing rate (wage) 
employees in lieu of overtime pay, agency flexibility in determining 
the ``in lieu of'' holiday for employees on compressed work schedules 
when the actual holiday for the employee is on a nonworkday, and 
employee-employer agreements that use of Government vehicles will not 
be hours of work for the purpose of overtime pay under the Fair Labor 
Standards Act of 1938, as amended. A current regulation is also 
corrected to comply with a provision of law authorizing use of 
alternative work schedules for civilian nonappropriated fund employees 
of the Armed Services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/97
Final Action                    08/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James R. Weddel, Human Resources Systems Service, 
Office of Compensation Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824

RIN: 3206-AH78
_______________________________________________________________________




3700. VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVE REPAYMENT WAIVERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 103-226

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 550

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Public Law 103-226 authorizes OPM to waive repayment of a 
voluntary separation incentive payment if a former employee who 
accepted the incentive payment is reemployed by an executive agency of 
the U.S. within 5 years of separation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/09/94                    59 FR 55807
Final Action                    06/30/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Greg Keller, Employment Service, Federal Workforce 
Restructuring Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AG20
_______________________________________________________________________




3701. PAY ADMINISTRATION; AVAILABILITY PAY FOR CRIMINAL INVESTIGATORS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5545a(h); 5 USC 5548

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 550

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations on implementation of availability pay, a new form 
of premium pay for criminal investigators who are required to work, or 
be available to work substantial amounts of unscheduled overtime duty 
based on the needs of the employing agency.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/23/94                    59 FR 66149
Final Action                    06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kevin Kitchelt, Human Resources Systems Service,

[[Page 22514]]

Office of Compensation Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824

RIN: 3206-AG47
_______________________________________________________________________




3702. SEVERANCE PAY; PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5595

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 550, subpart G

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To amend the severance pay regulations to address the rights 
of employees who are employed by the Panama Canal Commission when the 
United States transfers full responsibility for the management, 
operation, and maintenance of the Panama Canal to the Republic of 
Panama.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/07/95                    60 FR 35342
NPRM Comment Period End         09/05/95
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: D. Bryce Baker, Human Resources Systems Service, Office 
of Compensation Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824

RIN: 3206-AF89
_______________________________________________________________________




3703. PAY ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE FLSA

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  29 USC 204(f)

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 551

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Proposed revisions to regulations would delete nonexistent 
sections under subpart B, update antiquated references, simplify 
regulatory language, add special exemption categories stemming from 
court decisions, such as computer specialists under professional 
exemption criteria, and regulate, as necessary, to accommodate GAO's 
transfer of the FLSA claims function to OPM.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/03/97                     62 FR 4940
NPRM Comment Period End         03/05/97
Final Action                    05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AG70
_______________________________________________________________________




3704. PROCESSING GARNISHMENT ORDERS FOR CHILD SUPPORT AND/OR ALIMONY AND 
COMMERCIAL GARNISHMENT OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' PAY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 581; 5 CFR 582

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/31/97
Final Action                    09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AH43
_______________________________________________________________________




3705. COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCE IN NONFOREIGN AREAS: SURVEY RESULTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5941

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 591

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management will issue regulations 
implementing any increases in nonforeign area cost-of-living allowance 
(COLA) rates indicated by COLA survey results. Section 5941 of title 5, 
United States Code, provides for the payment of nonforeign area cost-
of-living allowances (COLA's) in Alaska, Hawaii, and other nonforeign 
overseas areas. The Office of Personnel Management conducts living-cost 
surveys to set COLA rates. Reductions in nonforeign area COLA rates are 
prohibited by the Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government 
Appropriations Act, 1992, as amended, through December 31, 1998, and 
will not be proposed during the restricted period.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice Winter 1995 Report       02/02/96                     61 FR 4070
NPRM                            03/25/97                    62 FR 14188
Final Action Effective          03/25/97
Final Action                    08/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AH07
_______________________________________________________________________




3706. POLITICAL ACTIVITY--FEDERAL EMPLOYEES RESIDING IN DESIGNATED 
LOCALITIES

Priority:  Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority:  5 USC 7325

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 733

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, February 3, 1994.

[[Page 22515]]

Abstract: Congress amended the Hatch Act through the Hatch Act Reform 
Amendments of 1993; an interim regulation with a request for comments 
was issued on February 4, 1994, 59 FR 5313. The interim regulation 
addressed employee coverage and specifically described the political 
activities which the Reform Amendments permit and prohibit in 
connection with employee participation in elections for local partisan 
political office in the designated localities. The interim regulation 
also included a list of the localities whose Federally employed 
residents have been granted a partial exemption from the Reform 
Amendments' prohibitions on candidacy for partisan political office and 
on soliciting, accepting, or receiving political contributions. In view 
of the comments submitted on the interim regulation, substantive 
revisions to the regulation are planned. Therefore, a proposed 
regulation would be appropriate to provide the public with an 
opportunity to comment on such changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/04/94                     59 FR 5313
Final Action                    06/01/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jo-Ann Chabot, Office of the General Counsel, Office of 
Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0092
Fax: 202 606-0082

RIN: 3206-AF78
_______________________________________________________________________




3707. RETIREMENT; COVERAGE - NON-APPROPRIATED FUND INSTRUMENTALITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8347

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

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AH57
_______________________________________________________________________




3708.  ADMINISTRATION AND GENERAL PROVISIONS--ADMINISTRATION

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8347

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 831

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulation will change Civil Service Retirement System 
claims adjudication procedures to conform with similar Federal 
Employees Retirement System procedures. The regulations would allow OPM 
to issue decisions appealable to the Merit System Protection Board 
without providing an opportunity to request that OPM review its initial 
decision.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/19/96
NPRM Comment Period End         02/18/97
Final Action                    06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth Brown, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Retirement Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. 
NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH66
_______________________________________________________________________




3709.  REVISED APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR DISABILITY RETIREMENT 
UNDER CSRS AND FERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8104; 5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 844

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations will establish uniformity in application 
procedures for disability retirement under the Civil Service Retirement 
System and the Federal Employees Retirement System. The regulation 
would allow employees to meet the filing deadline for disability 
retirement by submitting applications directly to their former 
employing agency or to OPM within 1 year after separation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/16/97                     62 FR 2323
NPRM Comment Period End         03/17/97
Final Action                    07/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Girouard, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Retirement Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. 
NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH68
_______________________________________________________________________




3710. RETIREMENT COVERAGE FOR DC FINANCIAL CONTROL BOARD EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  PL 104-8

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 842

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement the District of Columbia 
Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Act of 1995. They 
establish standards by which some former Federal employees may carry 
civil service retirement coverage to employment with the DC Financial 
Control Board.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/15/96                    61 FR 58457
Final Action                    06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Jennings, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415-
0001

[[Page 22516]]

Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG78
_______________________________________________________________________




3711. RETIREMENT; FERS BASIC ANNUITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8461

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 842(b) to (g)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These final regulations will amend FERS Basic Annuity 
regulations governing Eligibility (subpart B), Credit for Service 
(subpart C), Computations (subpart F), and Alternative Forms of Annuity 
(subpart G). These regulations have been published at various times in 
interim final form, and have been affected by statutory changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/16/87                     52 FR 2061
Interim Final Rule              01/16/87                     52 FR 2067
Interim Final Rule              02/11/87                     52 FR 4473
Interim Final Rule              02/11/87                     52 FR 4479
Interim Final Rule              05/14/87                    52 FR 18193
Interim Final Rule              04/08/88                    53 FR 11635
Interim Final Rule              02/09/90                     55 FR 4598
Final Rule                      12/27/90                    55 FR 53136
Interim Final Rule              02/19/91                     56 FR 6549
Final Action                    09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AE73
_______________________________________________________________________




3712. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' GROUP LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8716

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 870; 5 CFR 871; 5 CFR 872; 5 CFR 873; 5 CFR 874

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/13/95                    60 FR 21759
NPRM                            06/15/95                    60 FR 31371
NPRM Comment Period End         07/03/95
Interim Final Rule              10/04/95                    60 FR 51881
Final Action                    05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Leibach, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Insurance Policy and Information Division, Office of Personnel 
Management, Office of Insurance Programs, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633

RIN: 3206-AF32
_______________________________________________________________________




3713. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8913

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations that establish a requirement that Federal 
agencies counsel employees entering nonpay status, or whose pay is 
insufficient to cover their FEHB premium payments, of the options of 
continuing or terminating their FEHB coverage, and if continuing, of 
paying premiums directly on a current basis or incurring a debt to be 
withheld from future salary. These regulations are intended to ensure 
employees are fully aware of these alternatives.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/22/96                    61 FR 37807
Final Action                    06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert G. Iadicicco, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Insurance Policy and Information Division, Office of Personnel 
Management, Office of Insurance Programs, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633

RIN: 3206-AG66
_______________________________________________________________________




3714. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8913

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The primary purpose of these regulations is to clarify and 
simplify the rules governing the opportunities to enroll or change 
enrollment and thereby improve our service to our customers, the 
individuals enrolled and eligible to enroll in the FEHBP. The 
regulations: (1) organize the opportunities to enroll and change 
enrollment into separate categories for employees, annuitants, former 
spouses enrolled under Spouse Equity provisions, and individuals 
enrolled under Temporary Continuation of Coverage; (2) further group 
these opportunities together based on similar characteristics, such as 
opportunities based on a change of employment status, or a loss of 
health benefits coverage; (3) standardize as much as possible the 
requirements for each opportunity, for example permitting individuals 
to enroll or change enrollment within the period beginning 31 days 
before and ending 60 days after the qualifying event.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/09/96                    61 FR 35973
NPRM Comment Period End         09/09/96
Final Action                    05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 22517]]

Agency Contact: Barbara Myers, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Insurance Policy and Information Division, Office of Personnel 
Management, Office of Insurance Programs, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633

RIN: 3206-AH46
_______________________________________________________________________




3715.  ESTABLISHING A MERIT REQUIREMENT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 91-648

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 900, subpart F

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Intergovernmental Personnel Act, Pub.L. 91-648, vests OPM 
with the authority to determine compliance with the Law and with 
resolving allegations of non-compliance through advice and assistance 
to Chief executives of the jurisdictions and Heads of grantor agencies. 
Proposed revisions to the regulations would establish a mechanism to 
resolve complaints regarding merit system standards required of State 
and local governments that receive grants-in-aid from Federal agencies. 
Complaints would be initially directed to the grantor agencies. 
Currently, there are no means for complainants to resolve issues 
excepted to make allegations to OPM.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/03/97                     62 FR 4940
Final Action                    07/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary L. Smith, Office of Merit Systems Oversight and, 
Effectiveness, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2762

RIN: 3206-AH70
_______________________________________________________________________




3716. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM ACQUISITION REGULATION: 
TRUTH IN NEGOTIATIONS ACT AND RELATED CHANGES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1602; 48 CFR 1603; 48 CFR 1604; 48 CFR 1615; 48 
CFR 1616; 48 CFR 1631; 48 CFR 1644; 48 CFR 1652; 48 CFR 1653

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulation to amend the Federal Employees Health Benefits 
Acquisition Regulation (FEHBAR) to implement those portions of the 
Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (FASA) that make specific 
changes to the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) or that impact other 
areas of the FEHBAR affecting contract pricing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/24/96                    61 FR 32401
NPRM Comment Period End         07/24/96
Final Action                    05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: Mary Ann Mercer, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Insurance Policy and Information Division, Office of Personnel 
Management, Office of Insurance Program, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20414
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633

RIN: 3206-AH45
_______________________________________________________________________


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3717. AMENDMENT TO SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 3328

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 300(g)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Delegates to agencies determination whether a Federal job 
applicant's failure to register with the Selective Service was knowing 
and willful. This change is authorized by an amendment to 5 U.S.C. 
3328.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/29/88                    53 FR 15400


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry Lorenz, Employment Service, Staffing Reinvention 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-0830

RIN: 3206-AD68
_______________________________________________________________________




3718. NONCOMPETITIVE APPOINTMENTS OF CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL SERVICE 
EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 12651f

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 315; 5 CFR 316

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Jacobs, Employment Service, Staffing Reinvention 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AH48

[[Page 22518]]

_______________________________________________________________________




3719. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT REFORM

Priority:  Other Significant

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

Legal Authority:  5 USC 43; 5 USC 45

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 430; 5 CFR 451

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulatory changes to comply with legislative reforms in 
support of the National Performance Review (NPR) recommendations that 
decentralize performance management and incentive awards programs to 
the agencies.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Doris Hausser, Chief, Performance Management and 
Incentive Awards Division, OLRWP, Office of Personnel Management, Human 
Resource Systems Service, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2720
Fax: 202 606-2395

RIN: 3206-AF57
_______________________________________________________________________




3720. SUITABILITY--SUITABILITY DISQUALIFICATION/RATING ACTIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 7301; EO 10577; EO 
11222

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 731(b) to (c)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: With the abolishment in December 1993 of the Federal 
Personnel Manual (FPM), certain policies and procedures enunciated in 
the FPM must be considered for publication in another format. Since all 
of these policies and procedures are important to continued program 
operations, some of them will be published in pamphlets for users and 
other more significant items will be incorporated in the Code of 
Federal Regulations. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has 
determined that these regulations are significant and require OMB 
review prior to publication. However, we foresee no significant issues 
arising from implementation of these changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/23/91                    56 FR 18650
Interim Final Rule              09/16/94                    59 FR 47527


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard A. Ferris, Associate Director, Investigations 
Service, Office of Personnel Management, P.O. Box 886, Washington, DC 
20044-0886
Phone: 202 606-1042

RIN: 3206-AC19
_______________________________________________________________________




3721. PERSONNEL SECURITY AND RELATED PROGRAMS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 7312; 50 USC 403; EO 
10450; EO 10577

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 732

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: With the abolishment in December 1993 of the Federal 
Personnel Manual (FPM), certain policies and procedures enunciated in 
the FPM must be considered for publication in another format. Since all 
of these policies and procedures are important to continued program 
operations, some of them will be published in pamphlets for users and 
other more significant items will be incorporated in the Code of 
Federal Regulations. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has 
determined that these regulations are significant and require OMB 
review prior to publication. However, we see no significant issues 
arising from implementation of these changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/23/91                    56 FR 18650
Interim Final Rule              09/16/94                    59 FR 47527
Interim Final Rule Effective 
Date                            10/17/94


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard A Ferris, Associate Director, Investigations 
Service, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-1042

RIN: 3206-AC21
_______________________________________________________________________




3722. INVESTIGATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 93-579; 5 USC 552a

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 736

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: With the abolishment in December 1993 of the Federal 
Personnel Manual (FPM), certain policies and procedures enunciated in 
the FPM must be considered for publication in another format. Since all 
of these policies and procedures are important to continued program 
operations, some of them will be published in pamphlets for users and 
other more significant items will be incorporated in the Code of 
Federal Regulations. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has 
determined that these regulations are significant and require OMB 
review prior to publication. However, we foresee no significant issues 
arising from implementation of these changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/23/91                    56 FR 18650
Begin Review                    10/01/93
Interim Final Rule              09/16/94                    59 FR 47527
Interim Final Rule Effective 
Date                            10/17/94


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard A.Ferris, Associate Director, Investigations 
Service, Office of Personnel Management, P.O. Box 886, Washington, DC 
20044-0886
Phone: 202 606-1042

RIN: 3206-AB92
_______________________________________________________________________




3723. DEBARMENTS, CIVIL MONETARY PENALTIES, AND ASSESSMENTS IMPOSED 
AGAINST PROVIDERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8902a

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 890(j)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations will implement title I of Pub. L. 100-654, 
the ``Federal Employees Health Benefits Amendments Act of 1988,'' which 
authorizes OPM to debar health care providers who are culpable of 
certain

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offenses from participation in the FEHBP, and to levy monetary 
penalties and assessments against individuals who have submitted false 
claims to FEHBP carriers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/30/89                    54 FR 43939
NPRM                            02/04/93                     58 FR 7052
NPRM                            02/04/93                     58 FR 7052


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: J. David Cope, Asst. Inspector General for Policy, 
Office of the Inspector General, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2851

RIN: 3206-AD76
_______________________________________________________________________


OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (OPM)                  Completed Actions


  



_______________________________________________________________________




3724. CAREER AND CAREER-CONDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 315

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/13/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Leota Edwards
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AG22
_______________________________________________________________________




3725. PRESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT INTERN PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 362; 5 CFR 315

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/26/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Christina Vay
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AG17
_______________________________________________________________________




3726. TRAINING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 410

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/17/96                    61 FR 66189
Final Action Effective          12/17/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Judith Lombard
Phone: 202 606-2431
Fax: 202 606-2394
Email: Judith.L[email protected]

RIN: 3206-AF99
_______________________________________________________________________




3727. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; REDEFINITION OF THE ONEIDA, NEW YORK, 
NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/23/96                    61 FR 67447
Final Action Effective          01/22/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank Derby
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264

RIN: 3206-AH41
_______________________________________________________________________




3728. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; REDEFINITION OF ANCHORAGE, AK, 
NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/23/96                    61 FR 67447
Final Action Effective          01/22/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank Derby
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264

RIN: 3206-AH54
_______________________________________________________________________




3729. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; ABOLISHMENT OF SAN JOAQUIN, CA, 
NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/22/97                     62 FR 3195
Final Action Effective          02/21/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Angela Graham Humes
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264

RIN: 3206-AH59
_______________________________________________________________________




3730. PROCESSING GARNISHMENT ORDERS FOR CHILD SUPPORT AND/OR ALIMONY

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 581

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/20/96                    61 FR 67378
Final Action Effective          12/20/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 22520]]

Agency Contact: Murray Meeker
Phone: 202 606-1700

RIN: 3206-AH55
_______________________________________________________________________




3731. COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCES (NONFOREIGN AREAS): PILOT PARTNERSHIP 
PROJECT

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 591

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/21/96                    61 FR 59173
Final Action Effective          11/21/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kurt M. Springmann
Phone: 202 606-2838
Fax: 202 606-4264

RIN: 3206-AH56
_______________________________________________________________________




3732. FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 630, subpart L

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/05/96                    61 FR 64441
Final Action Effective          01/06/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jo Ann Perrini
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824

RIN: 3206-AH10
_______________________________________________________________________




3733. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM (FEHBP); PREEMPTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 890

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/07/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AF70
_______________________________________________________________________




3734. ESTABLISHING A MERIT REQUIREMENT

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 900, subpart F

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/07/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Gary L. Smith
Phone: 202 606-2762

RIN: 3206-AH39
_______________________________________________________________________




3735. FUNDING OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE EXAMINATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 930

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/12/97                     62 FR 6448
Final Action Effective          03/14/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tina Vay
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AH31
_______________________________________________________________________




3736.  VOTING RIGHTS PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 1103; 42 USC 1973(e); 42 USC 1973(g)

CFR Citation:  45 CFR 801

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is revising 
regulations that outline the time, places, and procedures for federally 
registering individuals who are registered to vote under the Voting 
Rights Act of 1965, as amended. These revisions document the date and 
county where Federal Observers and Examiners have been assigned. OPM 
will also update and make grammatical corrections to subparts A, B, C, 
and D. Appendix A has been revised to document dates and places which 
have been designated by OPM for filing an application and/or receipt of 
complaints in each political subdivision.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          12/09/96
Final Action                    12/10/96                    61 FR 64998

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barbara Matthews-Beck, Office of General Counsel, 1900 
E St. NW., Office of Personnel Management, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1701
Fax: 202 606-0082

RIN: 3206-AH69
_______________________________________________________________________




3737. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS (FEHBP) ACQUISITION REGULATION; 
PREEMPTION OF TAXES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1629; 48 CFR 1631; 48 CFR 1652

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/07/97

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

RIN: 3206-AF95
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