[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Department of Defense / General Services Administration / National Aeronautics and Space Administration Federal Aquisitions Regulations (FAR)  and Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]



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Part XLV



Department of Defense



General Services Administration



National Aeronautics and Space Administration



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Federal Acquisition Regulation;

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

48 CFR Ch. 1

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration 
(GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: This agenda provides summary descriptions of regulations being 
developed by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council in compliance with Executive Order 
12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review.'' This agenda is being 
published to allow interested persons an opportunity to participate in 
the rulemaking process.

    The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat has 
attempted to list all regulations pending at the time of 
publication, except for minor and routine or repetitive actions; 
however, unanticipated requirements may result in the issuance of 
regulations that are not included in this agenda. There is no legal 
significance to the omission of an item from this listing. Also, 
the dates shown for the steps of each action are estimated and are 
not commitments to act on or by the dates shown.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, 
Room 4035, GS Building, Washington, DC 20405, (202) 501-4755.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DoD, GSA, and NASA, under their several 
statutory authorities, jointly issue and maintain the FAR and prescribe 
the FAR system. Revisions to the FAR are made through periodic issuance 
of Federal Acquisition Circulars (FACs).

Dated: February 28, 1997.

Edward C. Loeb,

Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division.

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3870        FAR Case 96-011, No-Cost Value Engineering Change Proposals...........................    9000-AH37 
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3871        FAR Case 89-12, Pay-As-You-Go Pension Costs...........................................    9000-AC90 
3872        FAR Case 89-42, Liquidated Damages....................................................    9000-AD20 
3873        FAR Case 89-93, Implementation of the Anti-Lobbying Statute...........................    9000-AD76 
3874        FAR Case 91-78, Small Business Subcontracting Reporting...............................    9000-AG04 
3875        FAR Case 94-753, Travel Costs.........................................................    9000-AG27 
3876        FAR Case 92-054, Environmentally Sound Products.......................................    9000-AG40 
3877        FAR Case 91-118, Payment by Electronic Fund Transfer..................................    9000-AG49 
3878        FAR Case 95-17, Final Overhead Settlement.............................................    9000-AG87 
3879        FAR Case 94-723, Modification of Existing Contracts...................................    9000-AG90 
3880        FAR Case 95-301, Irrevocable Letters of Credit (ILCs) and Alternatives to Miller Act                
            Bonds.................................................................................    9000-AG99 
3881        FAR Case 95-020, Costs Related to Legal/Other Proceedings.............................    9000-AH05 
3882        FAR Case 95-311, Service Contracting..................................................    9000-AH14 
3883        FAR Case 96-303, Competitive Range Determinations.....................................    9000-AH15 
3884        FAR Case 95-034, Novation and Related Agreements......................................    9000-AH18 
3885        FAR Case 95-029, Part 15 Rewrite - Phase I............................................    9000-AH21 
3886        FAR Case 94-772, Reorganization of FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.....    9000-AH24 
3887        FAR Case 96-308, Implementation of Commercially Available Off-the-Shelf Item                        
            Acquisition Provisions of the Federal Acquisition Reform Act..........................    9000-AH25 
3888        FAR Case 95-032, Independent Research and Development/Bid and Proposal Costs for                    
            Fiscal Year 1996 and Beyond...........................................................    9000-AH26 
3889        FAR Case 95-022, Changes in Contract Administration and Audit Cognizance..............    9000-AH27 
3890        FAR Case 96-602, Federal Supply Schedules.............................................    9000-AH29 
3891        FAR Case 92-013, Foreign Acquisition..................................................    9000-AH30 
3892        FAR Case 96-601, FASA and the Walsh-Healy Public Contracts Act........................    9000-AH31 
3893        FAR Case 95-307, Use of Data Universal Numbering System as Primary Contractor                       
            Identification........................................................................    9000-AH33 
3894        FAR Case 95-028, Minority Small Business and Capital Ownership Regulations Changes....    9000-AH34 
3895        FAR Case 96-003, Local Government Lobbying Costs......................................    9000-AH35 
3896        FAR Case 92-054B, Federal Compliance with Right-To-Know Laws and Pollution Prevention               
            Requirements..........................................................................    9000-AH39 
3897        FAR Case 96-010, Automatic Data Processing Equipment Leasing Cost.....................    9000-AH41 

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3898        FAR Case 96-012, Foreign Differential Pay.............................................    9000-AH43 
3899        FAR Case 96-606, Federal Acquisition Reform Act of 1996 Modification of Existing                    
            Contracts.............................................................................    9000-AH44 
3900        FAR Case 96-325, Compensation of Certain Contractor Personnel.........................    9000-AH50 
3901        FAR Case 96-607, Year 2000 Compliance.................................................    9000-AH51 
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3902        FAR Case 91-91, Prompt Payment Act....................................................    9000-AF61 
3903        FAR Case 91-109, Architect-Engineer Services..........................................    9000-AF72 
3904        FAR Case 93-26, Business Meals........................................................    9000-AG59 
3905        FAR Case 93-19, Contingent Fee........................................................    9000-AG64 
3906        FAR Case 93-308, Mentor Protege Program...............................................    9000-AG70 
3907        FAR Case 95-003, Impairment of Long-Lived Assets......................................    9000-AG73 
3908        FAR Case 93-024, Allowable Cost and Payment Clause....................................    9000-AG74 
3909        FAR Case 94-605, Contractors' Purchasing Systems Reviews..............................    9000-AG75 
3910        FAR Case 92-035, Clause Flowdown......................................................    9000-AG76 
3911        FAR Case 91-119, Buy American Act-Construction (Grimsberg Decision)...................    9000-AG81 
3912        FAR Case 92-613, Contractor Overhead Certification....................................    9000-AG85 
3913        FAR Case 94-008, OFPP Policy Letter 93-1, Management Oversight of Service Contracting.    9000-AG86 
3914        FAR Case 95-019, Consideration of Late Offers.........................................    9000-AG89 
3915        FAR Case 96-310, Inapplicability of Cost Accounting Standards to Contracts and                      
            Subcontracts for Commercial Items.....................................................    9000-AH01 
3916        FAR Case 95-306, Collection of Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority                
            Institutions Award Data...............................................................    9000-AH02 
3917        FAR Case 95-024, Independent Research and Development/Bid and Proposal in Cooperative               
            Agreements............................................................................    9000-AH03 
3918        FAR Case 95-021, Foreign Selling Costs................................................    9000-AH04 
3919        FAR Case 96-311, Certification Requirements - Drug-Free Workplace.....................    9000-AH06 
3920        FAR Case 93-603, Performance Incentives for Fixed-Price Contracts.....................    9000-AH07 
3921        FAR Case 95-309, Agency Procurement Protests..........................................    9000-AH10 
3922        FAR Case 96-300, Gratuities...........................................................    9000-AH11 
3923        FAR Case 96-304; Preaward Debriefings.................................................    9000-AH13 
3924        FAR Case 96-306, Exception to Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data.........    9000-AH16 
3925        FAR Case 96-305, Two-Phase Design Build Selection Procedures..........................    9000-AH17 
3926        FAR Case 96-314, Procurement Integrity................................................    9000-AH19 
3927        FAR Case 96-307, Application of Special Simplified Procedures to Certain Commercial                 
            Items.................................................................................    9000-AH20 
3928        FAR Case 96-005, Performance-Based Payments...........................................    9000-AH22 
3929        FAR Case 96-312, Certification Requirements...........................................    9000-AH23 
3930        FAR Case 95-018, Final Indirect Cost Rates............................................    9000-AH28 
3931        FAR Case 96-004, Individual and Class Deviations......................................    9000-AH32 
3932        FAR Case 95-310, Collection of FASA-Related Information Within the Federal Procurement              
            Data System...........................................................................    9000-AH36 
3933        FAR Case 96-016, Attorney's Fees in GAO Protests......................................    9000-AH38 
3934        FAR Case 96-328, Extension of Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program....    9000-AH40 
3935        FAR Case 96-322, Major System Definition..............................................    9000-AH42 
3936        FAR Case 96-323, Humanitarian Operations..............................................    9000-AH45 
3937        FAR Case 96-326, Freedom of Information Act...........................................    9000-AH46 
3938        FAR Case 96-320, Compliance with Immigration and Nationality Act Provisions...........    9000-AH47 
3939        FAR Case 96-017, Caribbean Basin and Designated Countries.............................    9000-AH48 
3940        FAR Case 96-020, Caribbean Basin Country End Products - Renewal of Treatment as                     
            Eligible..............................................................................    9000-AH49 
3941        FAR Case 96-324, Limitation on Indirect Cost Audits...................................    9000-AH52 
3942        FAR Case 91-104, Electronic Contracting...............................................    9000-AH54 
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION  Final Rule Stage


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3870.  FAR CASE 96-011, NO-COST VALUE ENGINEERING CHANGE 
PROPOSALS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 48.104-3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the FAR to clarify that the existing no-cost 
VECP guidance at 48.104-3 provides a way to process VECPs when the 
expired savings on the instant contract are relatively small and not 
likely to offset the administrative cost of negotiating a settlement.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH37
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION Long-Term Actions


NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)



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3871. FAR CASE 89-12, PAY-AS-YOU-GO PENSION COSTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 30; 48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To amend the FAR to revise the cost allowability criteria for 
pension costs.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              03/29/89                    54 FR 13022
Interim Final Rule - 2nd 
Publication                     00/00/00
Final Action Effective          00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AC90
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3872. FAR CASE 89-42, LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 100-656, Sec 304

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 52; 48 CFR 11.501

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the FAR to require a prime contractor to pay 
liquidated damages upon a lack of good faith effort to meet its small 
business subcontracting goals.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              07/21/89                    54 FR 30703
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AD20
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3873. FAR CASE 89-93, IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ANTI-LOBBYING STATUTE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 101-121, Sec 319

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 3; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To amend the FAR to implement section 319 of PL 101-121, 
which added a new section 1352 to title 31 USC entitled ``Limitation on 
use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracting and 
financial transactions.'' Section 319 generally prohibits recipients of 
Federal contracts, grants, and loans from using appropriated funds for 
lobbying the executive or legislative branches of the Federal 
Government in connection with a specific contract, grant, or loan. 
Section 319 also requires that each person who requests or receives a 
Federal contract, grant, or cooperative agreement, in excess of 
$100,000, or a loan or Federal commitment to insure or guarantee a 
loan, in excess of $150,000, must disclose lobbying with other than 
appropriated funds.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              01/30/90                     55 FR 3190
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AD76
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3874. FAR CASE 91-78, SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING REPORTING

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

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CFR Citation:  48 CFR 53.219

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council are proposing to amend FAR 53.219 to 
authorize the addition of a column to the Standard Form 295, Summary 
Subcontract Report, to report the number of subcontracts awarded to 
small business concerns, small disadvantaged business concerns, and 
women-owned small business enterprises.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/26/94                    59 FR 49037
NPRM Comment Period End         11/25/94
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG04
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3875. FAR CASE 94-753, TRAVEL COSTS

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:  PL 103-355

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31.205-46

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 1, 1995.
The Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act eliminated the statutory 
requirement to the travel cost principle concerning the Federal Travel 
Regulations. No regulatory implementation was required.

Abstract: This rule is issued pursuant to the Federal Acquisition 
Streamlining Act of 1994, Public Law 103-355 (the Act). The Federal 
Acquisition Regulatory Council is considering amending the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as a result of changes to 41 USC 22 by 
section 2191 of the Act. This regulatory action was not subject to 
Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993. However, the proposed rule would permit 
contractors to propose alternative rates to those prescribed in the 
FTR/JTR.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/14/94                    59 FR 64542
NPRM Comment Period End         02/13/95
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG27
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3876. FAR CASE 92-054, ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND PRODUCTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6901; EO 12873

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 7.1; 48 CFR 10.0; 48 CFR 11.004; 48 CFR 15.605; 
48 CFR 23.201; 48 CFR 23.203; 48 CFR 23.4; 48 CFR 23.7; 48 CFR 36.6; 48 
CFR 42.302; 48 CFR 52.210-5 to 52.210-7; 48 CFR 52.223-4; 48 CFR 
52.223-8 to 52.223-10

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, April 18, 1994.
RIN published as an interim rulemaking in Federal Acquisition Circular 
90-27.

Abstract: The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council have agreed to an interim rule amending 
the FAR to incorporate policies for the acquisition of environmentally 
preferable and energy-efficient products and services. This regulatory 
action was subject to Office of Management and Budget review under 
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              05/31/95                    60 FR 28492
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS- FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG40
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3877. FAR CASE 91-118, PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFER

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 32.9; 48 CFR 52.232

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To amend subpart 32.9 and to add solicitation provisions and 
contract clauses at 52.232 to implement guidance to address the use of 
electronic fund transfers for Federal contract payments. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/03/95                    60 FR 51766
NPRM Comment Period End         12/04/95
Interim Final Rule              08/29/96                    61 FR 45770
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR),

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GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG49
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3878. FAR CASE 95-17, FINAL OVERHEAD SETTLEMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 4.703; 48 CFR 42.705-1; 42 CFR 42.705-2; 48 CFR 
52.216-7; 48 CFR 52.216-13; 48 CFR 52.216-15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule amends the FAR to improve the process of 
final settlement of contractor overhead rates. This regulatory action 
was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under 
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/29/96                    61 FR 39518
NPRM Comment Period End         09/27/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG87
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3879. FAR CASE 94-723, MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONTRACTS

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:  PL 103-355, sec 1002

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1.103; 48 CFR 43.102

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, October 1, 1995.
Rule published as interim rulemaking in Federal Acquisition Circular 
90-38.

Abstract: This interim rule amends the FAR to implement section 1002 of 
the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (Public Law 103-355) which 
authorizes regulations to provide for modification of existing 
contracts without requiring consideration, upon request of the 
contractor, to incorporate changes authorized by FASA. This regulatory 
action was subject to Office of Management and Budget review under 
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              04/29/96                    61 FR 18915
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG90
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3880. FAR CASE 95-301, IRREVOCABLE LETTERS OF CREDIT (ILCS) AND 
ALTERNATIVES TO MILLER ACT BONDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 28.001; 48 CFR 28.1; 48 CFR 28.2; 48 CFR 52.228

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule amends the FAR due to the requirement to 
implement OFPP Policy Letter 91-4 (previously considered under FAR Case 
91-113, Irrevocable Letters of Credit) and provide alternatives to 
Miller Act Bonds, as required by Section 4104(b) of the Federal 
Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (Pub. L. 103-355).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              06/20/96                    61 FR 31651
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG99
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3881. FAR CASE 95-020, COSTS RELATED TO LEGAL/OTHER PROCEEDINGS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31.205-47(b); 48 CFR 31.205-47(c); 48 CFR 31.205-
47(e)(3)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To award the cost principle governing the allowability of 
costs related to litigation. This regulatory action was not subject to 
Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/20/96                    61 FR 31790
NPRM Comment Period End         08/19/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Sts. NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH05

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3882. FAR CASE 95-311, SERVICE CONTRACTING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 7.103; 48 CFR 7.105; 48 CFR 15.611; 48 CFR 
16.104; 48 CFR 16.402-2; 48 CFR 16.404-1; 48 CFR 37.000; 48 CFR 37.1; 
48 CFR 37.5; 48 CFR 46.103; 48 CFR 46.401; 48 CFR 46.407; 48 CFR 
52.237-00

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To implement Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) 
Policy Letter 91-2, Service Contracting (previously considered under 
withdrawn FAR Case 91-85, Services Contracting). The OFPP policy letter 
prescribes policies and procedures for use of performance-based 
contracting methods. This regulatory action was not subject to Office 
of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/01/96                    61 FR 40284
NPRM Comment Period End         09/30/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH14
_______________________________________________________________________




3883. FAR CASE 96-303, COMPETITIVE RANGE DETERMINATIONS

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:  PL 104-106

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 6.101; 48 CFR 12.301; 48 CFR 15.407; 48 CFR 
52.212-1

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, September 7, 1996.

Abstract: To implement sections 4101 and 4103 of the Federal 
Acquisition Reform Act of 1996. The rule provides the contracting 
officer with the authority to limit the size of the competitive range, 
in accordance with criteria specified in the solicitation, to the 
greatest number that will permit an efficient competition. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/31/96                    61 FR 40116
NPRM Comment Period End         09/30/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Sts. NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH15
_______________________________________________________________________




3884. FAR CASE 95-034, NOVATION AND RELATED AGREEMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 42.1203; 48 CFR 42.1204; 42 CFR 53.242-1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To facilitate the processing of novation and change-of-name 
agreements. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/21/96                    61 FR 43294
NPRM Comment Period End         10/21/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Sts. NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH18
_______________________________________________________________________




3885. FAR CASE 95-029, PART 15 REWRITE - PHASE I

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1.102; 48 CFR 2.101; 48 CFR 14.404-1(f); 48 CFR 
15; 48 CFR 36.524; 48 CFR 52.215; 48 CFR 52.236; 48 CFR 53.2; 48 CFR 
53.302

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule makes substantive and substantial revisions both to 
the fundamental concepts and processes used in Federal negotiated 
acquisitions. Major policy shifts in this proposed rule include (1) a 
narrower definition of ``discussions'' limited to communications after 
establishment of the competitive range; (2) a shift in competitive 
range policy to encourage retaining only the offerors with the greatest 
likelihood of award and allowing the contracting officer to further 
limit the competitive range in the interest of efficiency; (3) 
encouragement of communication with industry throughout the 
solicitation process to ensure competitive range determinations are 
informed decisions; (4) release of the Government estimate to all 
offerors; (5) amendment of the solicitation, at any time prior to 
award, including amendment of the evaluation factors and subfactors; 
and (6) authorization to use techniques such as multi-phase proposals 
or oral presentations. In addition, a streamlined solicitation/contract 
format and simplified contract forms were developed for use in 
negotiated acquisitions.

[[Page 22588]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/12/96                    61 FR 48380
NPRM Comment Period End         11/12/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH21
_______________________________________________________________________




3886. FAR CASE 94-772, REORGANIZATION OF FAR PART 13, SIMPLIFIED 
ACQUISITION PROCEDURES

Priority:  Other Significant

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

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 4.800; 48 CFR 12.102; 48 CFR 13; 48 CFR 16.7; 48 
CFR 41.202; 48 CFR 43.301; 48 CFR 49.002; 48 CFR 49.501; 48 CFR 52.101; 
48 CFR 52.102; 48 CFR 52.103; 48 CFR 52.107; 48 CFR 52.213; 48 CFR 
52.252; 48 CFR 53.213

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To reorganize part 13 for clarity and make other changes to 
facilitate the use of electronic commerce in contracting. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/13/96                    61 FR 48532
NPRM Comment Period End         11/12/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Sts. NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH24
_______________________________________________________________________




3887. FAR CASE 96-308, IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE OFF-THE-
SHELF ITEM ACQUISITION PROVISIONS OF THE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REFORM ACT

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:  PL 104-106, sec 4203

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 2.101; 48 CFR 3.104-10(c); 48 CFR 3.503; 48 CFR 
12.301; 48 CFR 12.7; 48 CFR 15.106-1; 48 CFR 19.508; 48 CFR 25.605; 48 
CFR 27.409; 48 CFR 52.212-4; 48 CFR 52.212-00

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, September 7, 1996.

Abstract: The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council solicited comments 
regarding the implementation of section 4203 of the Federal Acquisition 
Reform Act (Pub. L. 104-106)(the Act) with respect to Commercially 
Available Off-the-Shelf Item Acquisitions. The Act requires the FAR to 
list provisions of law that are inapplicable to contracts for the 
acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items. Certain laws 
have already been determined to be inapplicable to all commercial items 
as a result of the implementation of the Federal Acquisition 
Streamlining Act of 1994 (see FAR 12.503).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/13/96                    61 FR 22010
ANPRM Comment Period End        06/28/96
NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. The agency has not yet determined whether there 
is a paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Sts. NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH25
_______________________________________________________________________




3888. FAR CASE 95-032, INDEPENDENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT/BID AND 
PROPOSAL COSTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 AND BEYOND

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31.205-18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To amend cost allowability criteria for independent research 
and development and bid and proposal cost. This regulatory action was 
not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive 
Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/14/96                    61 FR 55452
NPRM Comment Period End         01/13/97
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA-(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Sts. NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH26

[[Page 22589]]

_______________________________________________________________________




3889. FAR CASE 95-022, CHANGES IN CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND AUDIT 
COGNIZANCE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 15.809; 48 CFR 42; 48 CFR 52.216-7; 48 CFR 
52.216-13

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To add policies and procedures for assigning and performing 
contract audit services and to clarify the policy for assigning or 
delegating responsibility for establishing forward pricing and billing 
rates, and final indirect cost rates. This regulatory action was not 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/11/96                    61 FR 65306
NPRM Comment Period End         02/10/97
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretatiat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH27
_______________________________________________________________________




3890. FAR CASE 96-602, FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 8.401; 48 CFR 8.402; 48 CFR 8.404; 48 CFR 38.000; 
48 CFR 51.203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation with respect to 
using Federal Supply Schedules. This regulatory action was not subject 
to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/08/96                    61 FR 52844
NPRM Comment Period End         12/09/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH29
_______________________________________________________________________




3891. FAR CASE 92-013, FOREIGN ACQUISITION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 15.106-1; 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 52.225-1 TO 52.225-18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation to rewrite 
guidance and clauses on foreign acquisition. This regulatory action was 
not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive 
Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH30
_______________________________________________________________________




3892.  FAR CASE 96-601, FASA AND THE WALSH-HEALY PUBLIC 
CONTRACTS ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 103-355

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 22.6

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises the FAR to incorporate changes made 
necessary by FASA which raised the coverage threshold of the Contract 
Work Hours and Safety Standards Act to $100,000 and eliminated the 
eligibility requirements of the Walsh Healey Public Contracts Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/20/96                    61 FR 67409
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH31
_______________________________________________________________________




3893.  FAR CASE 95-307, USE OF DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM 
AS PRIMARY CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 4.602; 48 CFR 4.603; 48 CFR 52.204-6

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule implements a determination made by OFPP to use the 
DUNS number for FPDS reporting purposes in place of the CEC and to 
identify vendors in the FACNET vendor registration database.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/20/96                    61 FR 67412
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

[[Page 22590]]

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH33
_______________________________________________________________________




3894.  FAR CASE 95-028, MINORITY SMALL BUSINESS AND CAPITAL 
OWNERSHIP REGULATIONS CHANGES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 19.8; 48 CFR 52.219-1; 48 CFR 52.219-11; 48 CFR 
52.219-12; 48 CFR 52.219-17; 48 CFR 52.219-18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the FAR to reflect changes to the Small 
Business Administration's regulations at 13 CFR Parts 121 and 124, 
which address the Minority Small Business and Capital Ownership 
Development Program. The rule clarifies eligibility and procedural 
requirement for procurements under the 8(a) program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/20/96                    61 FR 67420
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH34
_______________________________________________________________________




3895.  FAR CASE 96-003, LOCAL GOVERNMENT LOBBYING COSTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31.205-22

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To amend all contract cost allowability criteria to allow the 
cost of lobbying local governments in limited circumstances.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/20/96                    61 FR 67424
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH35
_______________________________________________________________________




3896.  FAR CASE 92-054B, FEDERAL COMPLIANCE WITH RIGHT-TO-KNOW 
LAWS AND POLLUTION PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  EO 12856

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 23.10; 48 CFR 52.223-5

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, August 3, 1995.
RIN pertains to interim rulemaking.

Abstract: This rule implements EO 12856, Federal Compliance with Right-
to- Know Laws and Pollution Prevention Requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/17/97                    62 FR 12696
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH39
_______________________________________________________________________




3897.  FAR CASE 96-010, AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT 
LEASING COST

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1.106; 48 CFR 31.001; 48 CFR 31.109; 48 CFR 
31.205-2; 48 CFR 31.205-36

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To amend the FAR relating to eliminating unnecessary limit on 
allowability of contract cost related to ADPE.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/31/96                    61 FR 69287
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH41
_______________________________________________________________________




3898.  FAR CASE 96-012, FOREIGN DIFFERENTIAL PAY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31.205-6

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To amend the FAR relating to eliminating unnecessary 
restriction on allowability of contract cost related to foreign pay 
differential in employee contractor employee compensation.

[[Page 22591]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/31/96                    61 FR 69294
Final Action                    00/00/00

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: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH43
_______________________________________________________________________




3899.  FAR CASE 96-606, FEDERAL ACQUISITION REFORM ACT OF 1996 
MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONTRACTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-106

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 43.102

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

Abstract: The rule is issued pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Reform 
Act of 1996 (PL 104-106 to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation 
(FAR). It implements Section 4402(d) and (e) which authorizes 
regulations to provide for modification of existing contracts without 
requiring consideration, upon request of the contractor, to incorporate 
changes authorized by FARA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/31/96                    61 FR 69297
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH44
_______________________________________________________________________




3900.  FAR CASE 96-325, COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN CONTRACTOR 
PERSONNEL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-201

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31.205-6

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule adds a new FAR subsection 31.205-6(p) to implement 
Section 809 of the Fiscal Year (FY) 1997 National Defense Authorization 
Act (PL 104-201). Section 809 places a Government-wide ceiling of 
$250,000 per year on allowable compensation costs for an officer in a 
senior management position under contracts awarded during FY 1997.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/02/97                      61 FR 269
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH50
_______________________________________________________________________




3901.  FAR CASE 96-607, YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 39; 48 CFR 52

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

Abstract: This rule amends the FAR on an interim basis to increase 
awareness of Year 2000 procurement issues and ensure solicitations and 
contracts address Year 2000 issues.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/02/97                      61 FR 273
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH51
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION Completed Actions


NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)



_______________________________________________________________________




3902. FAR CASE 91-91, PROMPT PAYMENT ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 32.102(d); 48 CFR 32.902; 48 CFR 32.903; 48 CFR 
32.904; 48 CFR 32.905; 48 CFR 32.906(a); 48 CFR 32.907-1; 48 CFR 
32.910; 48 CFR 52.232-5; 48 CFR 52.232-8(b); 48 CFR 52.232-25; 48 CFR 
52.232-26; 48 CFR 52.232-27; 48 CFR 52.232-28

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/17/97                    62 FR 12705
Final Action Effective          05/16/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson

[[Page 22592]]

Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AF61
_______________________________________________________________________




3903. FAR CASE 91-109, ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SERVICES

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 36.601-3; 48 CFR 36.601-4

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Overtaken by Events        01/09/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AF72
_______________________________________________________________________




3904. FAR CASE 93-26, BUSINESS MEALS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       10/09/96                    61 FR 52998

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG59
_______________________________________________________________________




3905. FAR CASE 93-19, CONTINGENT FEE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31.205-38

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       10/09/96                    61 FR 52998

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG64
_______________________________________________________________________




3906. FAR CASE 93-308, MENTOR PROTEGE PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 19.702; 48 CFR 52.244-5

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/20/96                    61 FR 67419
Final Action Effective          02/18/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG70
_______________________________________________________________________




3907. FAR CASE 95-003, IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/20/96                    61 FR 67423
Final Action Effective          02/18/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG73
_______________________________________________________________________




3908. FAR CASE 93-024, ALLOWABLE COST AND PAYMENT CLAUSE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 52.216-7; 48 CFR 52.232-7

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/20/96                    61 FR 67418
Final Action Effective          02/18/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG74
_______________________________________________________________________




3909. FAR CASE 94-605, CONTRACTORS' PURCHASING SYSTEMS REVIEWS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 44.302; 48 CFR 44.303; 48 CFR 44.304; 48 CFR 
44.305-1; 48 CFR 44.305-2; 48 CFR 44.306; 48 CFR 44.307

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/17/97                    62 FR 12718
Final Action Effective          05/16/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG75
_______________________________________________________________________




3910. FAR CASE 92-035, CLAUSE FLOWDOWN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 46; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/20/96                    61 FR 67425
Final Action Effective          02/18/97

[[Page 22593]]

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG76
_______________________________________________________________________




3911. FAR CASE 91-119, BUY AMERICAN ACT-CONSTRUCTION (GRIMSBERG 
DECISION)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/17/97                    62 FR 12698
Final Action Effective          05/16/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG81
_______________________________________________________________________




3912. FAR CASE 92-613, CONTRACTOR OVERHEAD CERTIFICATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31.205-1; 48 CFR 31.205-13

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/20/96                    61 FR 67422
Final Action Effective          02/18/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG85
_______________________________________________________________________




3913. FAR CASE 94-008, OFPP POLICY LETTER 93-1, MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT OF 
SERVICE CONTRACTING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 9.505-3; 48 CFR 9.507-1; 48 CFR 35.017-2; 48 CFR 
37.000; 48 CFR 37.102; 48 CFR 37.5

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/17/97                    62 FR 12693
Final Action Effective          05/16/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG86
_______________________________________________________________________




3914. FAR CASE 95-019, CONSIDERATION OF LATE OFFERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 14.304; 48 CFR 15.412; 48 CFR 52.214-5; 48 CFR 
52.214-7; 48 CFR 52.214-32; 48 CFR 52.214-33; 48 CFR 52.215-9; 48 CFR 
52.215-10; 48 CFR 52.215-36

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/31/96                    61 FR 69292
Final Action Effective          03/03/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AG89
_______________________________________________________________________




3915. FAR CASE 96-310, INAPPLICABILITY OF COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS TO 
CONTRACTS AND SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 12.214; 48 CFR 12.503(c)(3); 48 CFR 12.504(c)(3)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/20/96                    61 FR 67418
Final Action Effective          01/01/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH01
_______________________________________________________________________




3916. FAR CASE 95-306, COLLECTION OF HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND 
UNIVERSITIES/MINORITY INSTITUTIONS AWARD DATA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 26.3; 48 CFR 52.226-00

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/17/97                    62 FR 12702
Final Action Effective          05/16/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH02

[[Page 22594]]

_______________________________________________________________________




3917. FAR CASE 95-024, INDEPENDENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT/BID AND 
PROPOSAL IN COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31.205-18(e)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/17/97                    62 FR 12704
Final Action Effective          05/16/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH03
_______________________________________________________________________




3918. FAR CASE 95-021, FOREIGN SELLING COSTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31.205-38(c)(2)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/17/97                    62 FR 12703
Final Action Effective          05/16/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH04
_______________________________________________________________________




3919. FAR CASE 96-311, CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS - DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

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:  48 CFR 9.406-2; 48 CFR 9.407-2; 48 CFR 13.111(h); 48 CFR 
13.111(i); 48 CFR 23.504; 48 CFR 23.505; 48 CFR 23.506; 48 CFR 52.233-
5; 48 CFR 52.233-6

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/31/96                    61 FR 69291
Final Action Effective          01/01/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH06
_______________________________________________________________________




3920. FAR CASE 93-603, PERFORMANCE INCENTIVES FOR FIXED-PRICE CONTRACTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 16.204; 48 CFR 16.403-3; 48 CFR 16.405; 48 CFR 
16.406; 48 CFR 52.216-16; 48 CFR 52.216-17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/17/97                    62 FR 12695
Final Action Effective          05/16/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH07
_______________________________________________________________________




3921. FAR CASE 95-309, AGENCY PROCUREMENT PROTESTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 33.103

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/02/97                      61 FR 270
Final Action Effective          03/03/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH10
_______________________________________________________________________




3922. FAR CASE 96-300, GRATUITIES

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:  48 CFR 3.202; 48 CFR 52.203-3

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/17/97                    62 FR 12691
Final Action Effective          05/16/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH11
_______________________________________________________________________




3923. FAR CASE 96-304; PREAWARD DEBRIEFINGS

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:  48 CFR 14.503-1(g); 48 CFR 15.612(f); 48 CFR 15.10; 48 
CFR 36.607(b)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/31/96                    61 FR 69288
Final Action Effective          01/01/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a

[[Page 22595]]

statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH13
_______________________________________________________________________




3924. FAR CASE 96-306, EXCEPTION TO REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED COST OR 
PRICING DATA

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:  48 CFR 4.702; 48 CFR 12.209(e); 48 CFR 15.106; 48 CFR 
15.8; 48 CFR 16.203-4; 48 CFR 25.901(b); 48 CFR 31.206-26; 48 CFR 
52.215-2; 48 CFR 52.215-26; 48 CFR 52.215-41 to 43

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/02/97                      61 FR 257
Final Action Effective          01/01/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH16
_______________________________________________________________________




3925. FAR CASE 96-305, TWO-PHASE DESIGN BUILD SELECTION PROCEDURES

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:  48 CFR 1.106; 48 CFR 5.204; 48 CFR 14.202-1; 48 CFR 
14.211; 48 CFR 36.1; 48 CFR 36.2; 48 CFR 36.3; 48 CFR 36.4

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/02/97                      61 FR 271
Final Action Effective          01/01/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH17
_______________________________________________________________________




3926. FAR CASE 96-314, PROCUREMENT INTEGRITY

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:  48 CFR 1.106; 48 CFR 3.1; 48 CFR 3.7; 48 CFR 4.803; 48 
CFR 9.105-3; 48 CFR 9.106-3; 48 CFR 9.505; 48 CFR 12.5; 48 CFR 52.2

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/02/97                      61 FR 226
Final Action Effective          01/01/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH19
_______________________________________________________________________




3927. FAR CASE 96-307, APPLICATION OF SPECIAL SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES TO 
CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 5.203; 48 CFR 5.207; 48 CFR 11.002; 48 CFR 
11.104; 48 CFR 12.2; 48 CFR 12.302; 48 CFR 12.6; 48 CFR 13; 48 CFR 
52.213-4; 48 CFR 52.213-5

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/02/97                      61 FR 262
Final Action Effective          01/01/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH20
_______________________________________________________________________




3928. FAR CASE 96-005, PERFORMANCE-BASED PAYMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 52.232-32

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/17/97                    62 FR 12719
Final Action Effective          05/16/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH22
_______________________________________________________________________




3929. FAR CASE 96-312, CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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:  48 CFR 1.106; 48 CFR 3.502-2; 48 CFR 4.102; 48 CFR 
6.302-3; 48 CFR 8.002; 48 CFR 8.2; 48 CFR 9.5; 48 CFR 12.5; 48 CFR 19; 
48 CFR 23; 48 CFR 29; 48 CFR 31; 48 CFR 49; 48 CFR 52; 48 CFR 53; ...

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/02/97                      61 FR 233
Final Action Effective          01/01/97

[[Page 22596]]

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH23
_______________________________________________________________________




3930. FAR CASE 95-018, FINAL INDIRECT COST RATES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 42.704(e); 48 CFR 42.705; 48 CFR 52.216-7(d)(4); 
48 CFR 52.216-7(h); 48 CFR 52.216-8(b); 48 CFR 52.216-10(c); 48 CFR 
52.216-13(c)(4); 48 CFR 52.216-13(h); 48 CFR 52.216-9(c)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/31/96                    61 FR 69295
Final Action Effective          03/03/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH28
_______________________________________________________________________




3931.  FAR CASE 96-004, INDIVIDUAL AND CLASS DEVIATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1.403; 48 CFR 1.404; 48 CFR 1.405

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the FAR to delete the requirement for all 
agencies to submit copies of individual deviations to the FAR 
Secretariat and also to delete the requirement for DoD and NASA to 
submit copies of class deviations to the FAR Secretariat.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/20/96                    61 FR 67411
Final Action Effective          02/18/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat, 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH32
_______________________________________________________________________




3932.  FAR CASE 95-310, COLLECTION OF FASA-RELATED INFORMATION 
WITHIN THE FEDERAL PROCUREMENT DATA SYSTEM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 53.204-2; 48 CFR 53.301-279; 48 CFR 53.301-281

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the FAR to change the SF 279 and SF 281 to 
incorporate new information categories required by the FASA of 1994.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/20/96                    61 FR 67426

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH36
_______________________________________________________________________




3933.  FAR CASE 96-016, ATTORNEY'S FEES IN GAO PROTESTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 33.104(h)(3)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule clarifies the effective date of the $150 hourly cap 
on attorney's fees imposed by section 1403(h)(2) of FASA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/17/97                    62 FR 12718
Final Action Effective          05/16/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH38
_______________________________________________________________________




3934.  FAR CASE 96-328, EXTENSION OF SMALL BUSINESS 
COMPETITIVENESS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-208, sec 108

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 19.1001; 48 CFR 19.1006(b)(1)

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, September 30, 1997.

Abstract: This rule extends the Small Business Competitiveness 
Demonstration Program through September 30, 1997. The test consists of 
two major components: (1) a test of unrestricted competition in four 
designated industry groups and (2) a test of enhanced small business 
participation in 10 agency targeted industry categories.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/20/96                    61 FR 67422

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405

[[Page 22597]]

Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH40
_______________________________________________________________________




3935.  FAR CASE 96-322, MAJOR SYSTEM DEFINITION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-201, sec 805

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 2.101

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the definition of major system at FAR 2.101 
to increase the dollar thresholds applicable to the Department of 
Defense. The rule implements 10 USC 2302(5) as amended by section 805 
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/31/96                    61 FR 69288

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH42
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3936.  FAR CASE 96-323, HUMANITARIAN OPERATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 2.101

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements Sec. 807 of PL 104-201 by amending the 
definition of simplified acquisition threshold for humanitarian or 
peacekeeping operations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          01/01/97
Final Action                    01/02/97                      61 FR 256

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH45
_______________________________________________________________________




3937.  FAR CASE 96-326, FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-201, sec 821

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 6.305; 48 CFR 15.1006; 48 CFR 24.202

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements section 821 of PL 104-201. This section 
prohibits, with certain exceptions Government release of competitive 
proposals under the Freedom of Information Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          01/01/97
Final Action                    01/02/97                      61 FR 256

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat, 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH46
_______________________________________________________________________




3938.  FAR CASE 96-320, COMPLIANCE WITH IMMIGRATION AND 
NATIONALITY ACT PROVISIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  EO 12989

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 9.406

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the FAR to specify that a contractor may be 
debarred upon a determination by the Attorney General that the 
contractor is not in compliance with the employment provisions of the 
Immigration and Naturalization Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          01/01/97
Final Action                    01/02/97                      61 FR 266

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH47
_______________________________________________________________________




3939.  FAR CASE 96-017, CARIBBEAN BASIN AND DESIGNATED COUNTRIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 25.401

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule updates the list of Caribbean Basin countries and 
designated countries in FAR 25.401.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          01/01/97
Final Action                    01/02/97                      61 FR 267

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: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH48

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3940.  FAR CASE 96-020, CARIBBEAN BASIN COUNTRY END PRODUCTS - 
RENEWAL OF TREATMENT AS ELIGIBLE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 25.402(b)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements previously published extension by U.S. 
Trade Representative of date of eligibility under the Trade Agreements 
Act for products of Caribbean Basin countries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          01/01/97
Final Action                    01/02/97                      61 FR 268

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH49
_______________________________________________________________________




3941.  FAR CASE 96-324, LIMITATION ON INDIRECT COST AUDITS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 TO 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 42.703-1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To amend the FAR relating to the reduction of duplicative 
contract audits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          01/01/97
Final Action                    01/02/97                      61 FR 274

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: Beverly Fayson, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 
GSA(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH52
_______________________________________________________________________




3942.  FAR CASE 91-104, ELECTRONIC CONTRACTING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 14; 48 CFR 15; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the FAR to address the use of electronic 
commerce/electronic data interchange in Government contracting. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This is 
not a major rule under 5 USC 804.
This case was previously reported in the Unified Agenda as RIN 9000-
AF50. It was inadvertently reported in the Federal Register with that 
RIN on March 17, 1997.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/03/95                    60 FR 34735
Final Action                    03/17/97                    62 FR 12692
Final Action Effective          05/16/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Beverly Fayson, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA (MVRS-FAR 
Secretariat), 18th & F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH54
[FR Doc. 97-5805 Filed 04-24-97; 8:45 am]
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