[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Office of Management and Budget Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Part XXXV





Office of Management and Budget





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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5 CFR Ch. III and 48 CFR Ch. 99

Federal Regulations; OMB Circulars, OFPP Policy Letters, and CASB Cost 
Accounting Standards Included in the Semiannual Agenda of Federal 
Activities

AGENCY: Office of Management and Budget.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is publishing its 
semiannual agenda of upcoming activities for OMB Circulars, Office of 
Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) Policy Letters, and Cost Accounting 
Standards Board (CASB) Cost Accounting Standards.

    OMB Circulars and OFPP Policy Letters are published in 
accordance with OMB's internal procedures for implementing 
Executive Order No. 12866 (October 4, 1993; 58 FR 51735). OMB 
policy guidelines are issued under authority derived from several 
sources including: Subtitles I, II, and V of title 31, United 
States Code; Executive Order No. 11541; and other specific 
authority as cited. OMB Circulars and OFPP Policy Letters 
communicate guidance, instructions, and information of a continuing 
nature to executive branch agencies. As such, most OMB Circulars 
and OFPP Policy Letters are not regulations. Nonetheless, because 
these issuances are typically of public interest, they are 
generally published in the Federal Register in both proposed (for 
public comment) and final stages. For this reason, they are 
presented below in the standard format of ``prerule,'' ``proposed 
rule,'' and ``final rule'' stages.

    CASB Cost Accounting Standards are issued under authority 
derived from 41 U.S.C. 422. Cost Accounting Standards are rules 
governing the measurement, assignment, and allocation of costs to 
contracts with the United States Government.

    For purposes of this agenda, we have excluded directives that 
outline procedures to be followed in connection with the 
President's budget and legislative programs and directives that 
affect only the internal functions, management, or personnel of 
Federal agencies.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: See agency person listed for each 
entry in the agenda, c/o Office of Management and Budget, Washington, 
DC 20503. On the overall agenda, contact Clarence C. Crawford, (202) 
395-3060, at the above address.

Dated: March 30, 1998.

Clarence C. Crawford,

Associate Director for Administration.

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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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3755         Revision to OMB Circular No. A-125, ``Prompt Pay''...................................    0348-AB47 
3756         Revision of OMB Circular A-127 to Implement the Federal Financial Management                       
            Improvement Act (FFMIA) and To Reflect Updated Financial Management Policies..........    0348-AB46 
3757         Policies on Management of Federal Information Resources (Circular No. A-130).........    0348-AB36 
3758         Subcontracting Plans.................................................................    0348-AB31 
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3759         Cost Principles for Educational Institutions (OMB Circular A-21).....................    0348-AB39 
3760         Cost Principles for Nonprofit Organizations (Circular No. A-122).....................    0348-AB01 
3761         Reconciliation and Appeal Processes for the Census 2000 Address List.................    0348-AB48 
3762         Freedom of Information Act...........................................................    0348-AB42 
3763         Revision of OMB Circular A-110 To Implement the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996                
            and the Revised OMB Circular A-133....................................................    0348-AB44 
3764         Extending the Coverage of Energy Statistical Programs Under the Federal Statistical                
            Confidentiality Order.................................................................    0348-AB45 
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3765         Cost Accounting Standards Administration.............................................    0348-AB25 
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3766         Federal Participation in the Development and Use of Voluntary Consensus Standards and              
            in Conformity Assessment Activities (Circular A-119)..................................    0348-AB37 
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3755.  REVISION TO OMB CIRCULAR NO. A-125, ``PROMPT PAY''

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  31 USC ch 39

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Circular A-125 prescribes policy for the Executive 
departments and agencies in paying for goods and services pursuant to 
the Prompt Payment Act of 1982 as amended. These revisions will 
incorporate provisions of the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996. 
This proposed revision is consistent with the National Performance 
Reviews reinventing government efforts.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed Revision               04/00/98
Final Revision                  10/00/98

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: Tom Stack, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th 
Street NW., Room 9201, NEOB, Washington, DC 20503
Phone: 202 395-1457
Fax: 202 395-6888
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0348-AB47
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3756. REVISION OF OMB CIRCULAR A-127 TO IMPLEMENT THE FEDERAL FINANCIAL 
MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT ACT (FFMIA) AND TO REFLECT UPDATED FINANCIAL 
MANAGEMENT POLICIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  31 USC 503 et seq, CFOs Act; PL 104-208, Federal 
Financial Mgmt. Improvement Act of 1996; 31 USC 3111

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (FFMIA) of 
1996 requires that financial management systems at each Federal agency 
covered by the CFOs Act, substantially comply with Federal financial 
management systems requirements, applicable Federal accounting 
standards, and the U.S. Government Standard General Ledger at the 
transaction level. The revisions are to incorporate this and other 
policy updates since the 1993 issuance of the last revision to A-127.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed Revision               05/00/98
Final Revision                  08/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Jean Holcombe, Office of Federal Financial Management, 
Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street NW., Room 6025, NEOB, 
Washington, DC 20503
Phone: 202 395-5048
Fax: 202 395-3952
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0348-AB46
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3757. POLICIES ON MANAGEMENT OF FEDERAL INFORMATION RESOURCES (CIRCULAR 
NO. A-130)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-106

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OMB Circular A-130, Management of Federal Information 
Resources, establishes policies for the management of federal 
information resources and provides certain procedures and analytical 
guidelines for implementing specific aspects of these policies. OMB is 
reviewing the Circular for consistency with the Information Technology 
Management Reform Act (ITMRA) of 1996, P.L. 104-106. This proposed 
revision is consistent with the National Performance Reviews 
reinventing government efforts.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed Revision               06/00/98
Final Revision                  10/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jasmeet Seehra, Senior Policy Analyst, Office of 
Management and Budget, Room 10236, NEOB, 725 17th St. NW., Washington, 
DC 20503
Phone: 202 395-3785
Fax: 202 395-5167

RIN: 0348-AB36
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3758. SUBCONTRACTING PLANS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 637(d); PL 103-355, sec 1091; 41 USC 405

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 19.7

Legal Deadline: None

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Abstract: OFPP proposes to issue a Policy Letter that covers 
subcontracting plans. This Policy Letter supersedes and cancels OFPP 
Policy Letter 80-1, 80-2, Supplement No. 1 to 80-2, and 80-4.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed Policy Letter          09/26/95                    60 FR 49644
Second Proposed Policy Letter   05/00/98
Final Policy Letter             08/00/98

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: Linda Mesaros, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office 
of Management and Budget, Office of Federal Procurement Policy, 
Washington, DC 20503
Phone: 202 395-4821
Fax: 202 395-5105

RIN: 0348-AB31
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3759. COST PRINCIPLES FOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (OMB CIRCULAR A-21)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  31 USC 503 et seq, CFOs Act; 31 USC 1111

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OMB's proposal addresses benchmarks for facility costs and an 
alternate methodology for the recovery of utility costs.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed Revision               09/10/97                    62 FR 47722
Final Revision                  06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gilbert Tran, Office of Management and Budget, Office 
of Federal Financial Management, Washington, DC 20503
Phone: 202 395-3993
Fax: 202 395-4915
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0348-AB39
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3760. COST PRINCIPLES FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS (CIRCULAR NO. A-122)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  31 USC 503 et seq, CFOs Act; 31 USC 1111

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This circular establishes cost principles for non-profit 
organizations. The 1995 proposed revisions will be finalized.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed Revision               09/26/94                    59 FR 49090
Final Revision                  10/06/95                    60 FR 52516
Second Proposed Revision        10/06/95                    60 FR 52522
Final Revision of 2nd Proposal  06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gilbert Tran, Office of Management and Budget, Office 
of Federal Financial Management, Washington, DC 20503
Phone: 202 395-3993
Fax: 202 395-4915
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0348-AB01
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3761.  RECONCILIATION AND APPEAL PROCESSES FOR THE CENSUS 2000 
ADDRESS LIST

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 103-430 The Census Address List Improvement Act of 
1994

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Management and Budget and the Bureau of the 
Census are requesting public comment on proposed processes for 
developing the address information that will be used in conducting the 
Census 2000.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed                        03/27/98                    63 FR 14978
Final                           07/00/98

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Katherine Wallman, Chief Statistician, Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 
725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC
Phone: 202 395-3093
Fax: 202 395-7245
Email: wallman__k @a1.eop.gov

RIN: 0348-AB48
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3762. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552 Electronic FOIA Amendments of 1996

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 1303

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OMB will review its regulations under the Freedom of 
Information Act and revise them to reflect changes brought about by the 
Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 1996.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed Revision               10/09/97                    62 FR 52668
Final Revision                  04/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Darrell A. Johnson, Office of Management and Budget, 
725 17th Street NW., Room 9026, NEOB, Washington, DC 20503
Phone: 202 395-5715
Fax: 202 395-3504

RIN: 0348-AB42

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3763. REVISION OF OMB CIRCULAR A-110 TO IMPLEMENT THE SINGLE AUDIT ACT 
AMENDMENTS OF 1996 AND THE REVISED OMB CIRCULAR A-133

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  31 USC 503,et seq, CFOs Act; PL 104-156, The Single 
Audit Act Amendments of 1996; 31 USC 1111

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and the June 24, 1997 
revision of OMB Circular A-133 apply to audits of fiscal years 
beginning after June 30, 1996. The revisions are to implement this Act 
and the revised Circular A-133.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Revision of A-110 08/29/97                    62 FR 45934
Final Revision of A-110         06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Barbara F. Kahlow, Office of Federal Financial 
Management, Office of Management and Budget, 6025 New Executive Office 
Building, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503
Phone: 202 395-3053
Fax: 202 395-3952
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0348-AB44
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3764. EXTENDING THE COVERAGE OF ENERGY STATISTICAL PROGRAMS UNDER THE 
FEDERAL STATISTICAL CONFIDENTIALITY ORDER

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  31 USC 1104(d); EO 10253; 44 USC ch 35

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposal extends the coverage of energy statistical 
programs under the Federal Statistical Confidentiality Order.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed Revision               06/27/97                    62 FR 35049
Final                           09/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Katherine Wallman, Chief, Statistical Policy Branch, 
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and 
Budget, 725 17th Street NW., Room 10201 NEOB, Washington, DC 20503
Phone: 202 395-3093
Fax: 202 395-7245

RIN: 0348-AB45
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3765. COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  41 USC 422

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 99

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Cost Accounting Standards Board is proposing to revise 
its rules concerning cost accounting practice changes.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           04/25/95                    60 FR 20252
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/10/95
NPRM                            09/18/96                    61 FR 49196
NPRM Comment Period End         12/02/96
NPRM Comment Period Extended to 
09/12/97                        07/14/97                    62 FR 37654


Next Action Undetermined

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: Rudolph Schuhbauer, Project Director, Cost Accounting 
Standards Board, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Federal 
Procurement Policy, Washington, DC 20503
Phone: 202 395-3254

RIN: 0348-AB25
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3766. FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF VOLUNTARY 
CONSENSUS STANDARDS AND IN CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES (CIRCULAR A-
119)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  31 USC 1111; 44 USC 35; PL 104-113, sec 12

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This Circular describes the policy to be followed by agencies 
in using voluntary consensus standards and in participating in 
voluntary consensus standards bodies. Public Law 104-113, the 
``National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995,'' codified 
existing policies in A-119, established reporting requirements, and 
authorized the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to 
coordinate conformity assessment activities of the agencies. This final 
revision makes changes to (1) conform to the new law, (2) clarify 
portions of the Circular, and (3) implement the reporting requirements.

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed Revision               12/27/96                    61 FR 68312
Final Action                    02/19/98                     63 FR 8545
Final Action Effective          02/19/98

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: Virginia Huth, Policy Analyst, Office of Management and 
Budget, 725 17th St. NW., Room 10236, Washington, DC 20503
Phone: 202 395-3785
Fax: 202 395-5167
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0348-AB37
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