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


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Part V





Department of Defense





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)                                            


  



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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

32 CFR Chs. I, V, VI, and VII

33 CFR Ch. II

36 CFR Ch. III

Improving Government Regulations; Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory 
and Deregulatory Actions

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Defense (DoD) is publishing this semiannual 
agenda of regulatory documents, including those that are procurement-
related, for public information and comments under E.O. 12866 
``Regulatory Planning and Review.'' This agenda incorporates the 
objective and criteria, when applicable, of the regulatory reform 
program under E.O. 12866 and other regulatory guidance. It contains DoD 
issuances initiated by DoD components that may have economic and 
environmental impact on State, local, or tribal interests under the 
criteria of E.O. 12866. Although most DoD issuances listed in the 
agenda are of negligible public impact, their nature may be of public 
interest and, therefore, are published to provide notice of rulemaking 
and an opportunity for public participation in the internal DoD 
rulemaking process.

    The agenda portion of this document updates the report 
published on October 29, 1997, and includes regulations expected to 
be issued and under review over the next 12 months. The next agenda 
and annual regulatory plan are scheduled to be published in October 
1998. In addition to this agenda, DoD components also publish 
rulemaking notices pertaining to their specific statutory 
administration requirements as required.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information concerning the overall 
DoD regulatory improvement program and for general semiannual agenda 
information, contact Mr. Robert Cushing, telephone 703-604-4582, or 
write to Directorate for Information Operations and Reports, Washington 
Headquarters Services, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, 
Arlington, Virginia 22202-4302.

    For questions of a legal nature concerning the agenda and its 
statutory requirements or obligations, write to Office of the 
General Counsel, 1600 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1600, 
or call 703-697-2714.

    For general information on Office of the Secretary regulations, 
other than those which are procurement-related, contact Mr. Dan 
Cragg, Directives and Records Division, Directorate for 
Correspondence and Directives, Washington Headquarters Services; 
telephone 703-697-4111. For general information on Office of the 
Secretary agenda items which are procurement-related, contact Ms. 
Kathleen Fenk, telephone 703-602-0131, or write to Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Directorate, 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062.

    For general information on Department of the Army regulations, 
contact Mr. Gregory D. Showalter, telephone 703-806-3708, or write 
to U.S. Army Records Management Program Division, Records 
Management Program Services, ATTN: TAPC-PDR-P, 6000 6th Street, 
Stop C55, Fort Belvoir, Virginia 22060-5576.

    For general information on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 
regulations, contact Mr. Michael L. Davis, telephone 703-695-1370, 
or write to Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army 
(Policy and Legislation), 108 Army Pentagon, Room 2E569, 
Washington, DC 20310-0108.

    For general information on Department of the Navy regulations, 
contact Captain Clifford Szafran, telephone 703-602-6882, or write 
to Department of the Navy, Office of the Chief Information Officer, 
Crystal Gateway 2, Room 1500, 1225 Jefferson Davis Highway, 
Arlington, Virginia 22202-4311.

    For general information on Department of the Air Force 
regulations, contact Ms. Carolyn A. Lunsford, telephone 703-697-
9057, or write to Department of the Air Force, SAF/AAX, 1720 Air 
Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330-1720.

    For specific agenda items, contact the appropriate individual 
indicated in each DoD component report.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This edition of the Unified Agenda of 
Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions is composed of the 
regulatory status reports, including procurement-related regulatory 
status reports, from the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and 
the Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Included also is the 
regulatory status report from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, whose 
civil works functions fall under the reporting requirements of E.O. 
12866 and involve water resource projects and regulation of activities 
in waters of the United States.

    DoD issuances range from DoD directives (reflecting 
departmental policy) to implementing instructions and regulations 
(largely internal and used to implement directives). The OSD agenda 
section contains the primary directives under which DoD components 
promulgate their implementing regulations.

    To ease identification and to differentiate among the variety 
of issuances reported, they are identified by their DoD internal 
numbering system, which denotes component level of authority and 
type of issuance, in addition to the required CFR number.

    In addition, this agenda, although published under the 
reporting requirements of E.O. 12866, continues to be the DoD 
single-source reporting vehicle, which identifies issuances that 
are currently applicable under the various regulatory reform 
programs in progress. Therefore, DoD components will identify those 
rules which come under the criteria of the:

    a. Regulatory Flexibility Act;

    b. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995;

    c. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995.

    Those DoD issuances, which are directly applicable under these 
statutes, will be identified in the agenda and their action status 
indicated. Generally, the regulatory status reports in this agenda 
will contain five sections: (1) Prerule stage; (2) proposed rule 
stage; (3) final rule stage; (4) completed actions; and (5) long-
term actions. Where certain regulatory actions indicate that small 
entities are affected, the effect on these entities may not 
necessarily have significant economic impact on a substantial 
number of these entities as defined in the Regulatory Flexibility 
Act (5 U.S.C. 601(6)).

    Although not a regulatory agency, DoD will continue to 
participate in regulatory initiatives designed to reduce economic 
costs and unnecessary environmental burdens upon the public.

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 Comments and recommendations are invited on the rules reported and 
should be addressed to the DoD component representatives identified 
herein. Although sensitive to the needs of the public, as well as 
regulatory reform, DoD reserves the right to exercise the 
exemptions and flexibility permitted in its rulemaking process in 
order to proceed with its overall defense-oriented mission. The 
publishing of this agenda does not waive the applicability of the 
military affairs exemption in section 553 of title 5 and section 3 
of E.O. 12866.

Dated: February 19, 1998.

D. O. Cooke,

Director, Administration and Management.

                                  Office of the Secretary--Proposed Rule Stage                                  
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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688          Commercial Activities Program Procedures (DoD Instruction 4100.33)...................    0790-AG44 
689          Personnel and General Claims.........................................................    0790-AG47 
690          Collection From Third Party Payers of Reasonable Costs of Healthcare Services........    0790-AG51 
691          Private Organizations on DOD Installations (DoD Instruction 1000.15).................    0790-AG53 
692          Screening the Ready Reserve (DoD Directive 1200.7)...................................    0790-AG57 
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                                    Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage                                   
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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693          National Security Education Program (NSEP) Grants to Institutions of Higher Education              
            (DoD Instruction 1025.5)..............................................................    0790-AF59 
694          DoD Grant and Agreement Regulations (DoD 3210.6-R)...................................    0790-AG28 
695          Conduct on the Pentagon Reservation..................................................    0790-AG30 
696          Closed, Transferred, and Transferring Ranges Containing Military Munitions...........    0790-AG46 
697          Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State                 
            and Local Governments; Amendment......................................................    0790-AG49 
698          Collection From Third Party Payers of Reasonable Costs of Healthcare Services........    0790-AG50 
699          Personnel Security Policies for Granting Access to Classified Information............    0790-AG54 
700          National Policy on Reciprocity of Facilities and Guidelines for Implementation of                  
            Reciprocity...........................................................................    0790-AG55 
701          National Policy on Technical Surveillance Countermeasures............................    0790-AG56 
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Long-Term Actions                                   
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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702          Release of Acquisition-Related Information (DoD Directive 5230.aa)...................    0790-AC62 
703          Science, Mathematics, and Engineering (SME) Education................................    0790-AF27 
704          Teacher and Teacher's Aide Placement Assistance Program (Troops to Teachers)(DoD                   
            Instruction 1404.13)..................................................................    0790-AF71 
705          DLA Acquisition Regulation; Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns.    0790-AF72 
706          DLA Acquisition Regulation; Fuel Allocation Procedures...............................    0790-AF73 
707          Military Assistance for Civil Disturbances (MACDIS) (DoD Directive 3025.12)..........    0790-AG21 
708          Former Spouse Payments From Retired Pay; Amendment (DoD Directive 1340.16 and DoD                  
            7000.14-R, Vol 7, Part B).............................................................    0790-AG22 
709          University Research Initiative Support Program (URISP)...............................    0790-AG26 
710          Restoration Advisory Board (RABs)....................................................    0790-AG31 
711          Military Recruiting and Reserve Officer Training Corps Program Access to Institutions              
            of Higher Education...................................................................    0790-AG42 
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions                                   
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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712          Technical Assistance for Public Participation (TAPP) in Defense Environmental                      
            Restoration Activities................................................................    0790-AG14 
713          DoD Key Assets Protection Program (KAPP) (DoD Directive 5160.54).....................    0790-AG20 
714          Educational Requirement for Appointment of Reserve Component Officers to a Grade                   
            Above First Lieutenant or Lieutenant (Junior Grade) (DoD Instruction 1215.17).........    0790-AG27 

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715          Alcohol and Drug Abuse by DoD Personnel (DoD Directive 1010.4) Amendment.............    0790-AG34 
716          Revitalizing Base Closure Communities and Community Assistance; Amendment (DoD                     
            Instruction 4165.67)..................................................................    0790-AG40 
717          Compensation of Certain Former Operatives Incarcerated by the Democratic Republic of               
            Vietnam...............................................................................    0790-AG43 
718          DoD Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program (DoD Directive 5400.7).................    0790-AG45 
719          Civilian Employment and Reemployment Rights of Applicants for, and Service Members                 
            and Former Service Members of the Uniformed Services (DoD Instruction 1205.12)........    0790-AG52 
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                            Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Final Rule Stage                           
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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720          Finance (DFARS Case 95-D710).........................................................    0750-AA88 
721          IR&D/B&P Costs for FY96 and Beyond (DFARS Case 95-D040)..............................    0750-AB04 
722          Cost Reimbursement Rules for Indirect Costs--Private Sector Work of Defense                        
            Contractor (DFARS Case 96-D303).......................................................    0750-AB17 
723          Multiyear and Other Miscellaneous Provisions (DFARS Case 95-D703)....................    0750-AB42 
724          Earned Value Management Systems (DFARS Case 96-D024).................................    0750-AB49 
725          Streamlined R&D Test Results (DFARS Case 97-D002)....................................    0750-AB52 
726          Duty-Free Entry (DFARS Case 96-D020).................................................    0750-AB56 
727          Sales Commissions and Contingent Fees--FMS (DFARS Case 96-D021)......................    0750-AB57 
728          Certificate of Requests for Equitable Adjustment (DFARS Case 97-D302)................    0750-AB80 
729          Approval of Nonstatutory Certification Requirements (DFARS Case 97-D301).............    0750-AB81 
730          Buy American Act Waiver for Information Technology Products (DFARS Case 97-D022).....    0750-AB83 
731          Architect-Engineer Selection Process (DFARS Case 97-D015)............................    0750-AB84 
732          Specialty Metals--Agreements with Qualifying Countries (DFARS Case 97-D007)..........    0750-AB86 
733          ITMRA--Telecommunications Services (DFARS Case 97-D305)..............................    0750-AB95 
734          Research and Development Definitions (DFARS Case 97-D021)............................    0750-AB97 
735          Report of 10-Year-Term Contracts (DFARS Case 97-D303)................................    0750-AB98 
736          Reporting of Contract Performance Outside the United States (DFARS Case 97-D029).....    0750-AC09 
737          Overseas Architect-Engineer Services (DFARS Case 97-D034)............................    0750-AC10 
738          NAFTA Threshold (DFARS Case 97-D040).................................................    0750-AC11 
739          Construction in Foreign Countries (DFARS Case 97-D307)...............................    0750-AC12 
740          Recovered Material Certification (DFARS Case 97-D031)................................    0750-AC18 
741          Uncompensated Overtime (DFARS Case 97-D037)..........................................    0750-AC19 
742          Veterans Employment Emphasis (DFARS Case 97-D314)....................................    0750-AC20 
743          List of Firms Not Eligible for Defense Contracts (DFARS Case 97-D325)................    0750-AC22 
744          Subcontracting Plans--Indian Incentives (DFARS Case 97-D309).........................    0750-AC24 
745          Qualified Nonprofit Agencies for the Blind or Other Severely Handicapped (DFARS Case               
            97-D310)..............................................................................    0750-AC25 
746          Extension of Pilot Mentor-Protege Program (DFARS Case 97-D322).......................    0750-AC26 
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                           Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Long-Term Actions                           
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747          Incremental Funding, Fixed Price Contracts (DAR Case 90-037).........................    0750-AA07 
748          Demilitarization (DFARS Case 92-D024)................................................    0750-AA09 
749          Acquisition of Commercial Items (DFARS Case 95-D712).................................    0750-AB00 
750          Antiterrorism Training (DFARS Case 96-D016)..........................................    0750-AB26 
751          DFARS Commercially Available Off-The-Shelf Items (DFARS Case 96-D316)................    0750-AB40 
752          Central Contractor Registration (DFARS Case 97-D005).................................    0750-AB75 
753          Binding Arbitration in Alternative Dispute Resolution (DFARS Case 97-D304)...........    0750-AB79 
754          DD Form 1155 (DFARS Case 97-D024)....................................................    0750-AB82 
755          Distribution of Contract Financing Payment (DFARS Case 97-D011)......................    0750-AB87 
756          DFARS Part 215 Rewrite (DFARS Case 97-D018)..........................................    0750-AB90 
757          FAR Part 30 Deviations (DFARS Case 97-D016)..........................................    0750-AB91 

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758          Contractor Insurance/Pension Review (DFARS Case 97-D012).............................    0750-AB93 
759          Single Process Initiative (DFARS Case 97-D014).......................................    0750-AB94 
760          Employment Prohibition on Persons Convicted of Fraud (DFARS Case 97-D020)............    0750-AB96 
761          Weighted Guidelines--Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (DFARS Case 97-             
            D025).................................................................................    0750-AB99 
762          DFARS Part 213 Rewrite (DFARS Case 97-D306)..........................................    0750-AC00 
763          Contract Administration and Audit Services (DFARS Case 98-D003)......................    0750-AC02 
764          Title to Government Property (DFARS Case 97-D027)....................................    0750-AC04 
765          Quality Assurance Among North Atlantic Treaty Organization Countries (DFARS Case 97-               
            D038).................................................................................    0750-AC05 
766          Use of Auctions, Spot Bids, or Retail Sales of Surplus Contractor Inventory by the                 
            Contractor (DFARS Case 98-D004).......................................................    0750-AC06 
767          Waivers of Domestic Source Limitation (DFARS Case 97-D321)...........................    0750-AC07 
768          Compliance with Spanish Laws and Insurance (DFARS Case 98-D002)......................    0750-AC08 
769          Commercial Ball or Roller Bearings--Components of Noncommercial Items (DFARS Case 97-              
            D028).................................................................................    0750-AC13 
770          DD Form 2631, Performance Evaluation (A-E) (DFARS Case 97-D035)......................    0750-AC14 
771          Industrial Plant Equipment (DFARS Case 98-D005)......................................    0750-AC16 
772          Short Form Research Contract (DFARS Case 97-D030)....................................    0750-AC17 
773          Contractor Use of Nonimmigrant Aliens--Guam (DFARS Case 97-D318).....................    0750-AC21 
774          Reporting of Service Contracts that Cross Fiscal Years (DFARS Case 97-D328)..........    0750-AC23 
775          Comprehensive Subcontracting Plans (DFARS Case 97-D323)..............................    0750-AC27 
776          Streamlined Micro-Purchase Procedures (DFARS Case 97-D327)...........................    0750-AC28 
777          Uniform Procurement Instrument Identification (DFARS Case 97-D033)...................    0750-AC29 
778          Contract Distribution to DFAS Accounting Offices (DFARS Case 97-D039)................    0750-AC30 
779          Multiyear Contracting (DFARS Case 97-D308)...........................................    0750-AC31 
780          Waiver Authority to Humanitarian or Peacekeeping Operations (DFARS Case 97-D319).....    0750-AC32 
781          Requirement Under Competition Exception for International Agreements (DFARS Case 97-               
            D324).................................................................................    0750-AC33 
782          Allowability of Costs for Restructuring Bonuses (DFARS Case 97-D312).................    0750-AC34 
783          Limitation of Allowability of Compensation for Certain Contractor Personnel Under                  
            Defense Contracts (DFARS Case 97-D320)................................................    0750-AC35 
784          Restructuring Costs (DFARS Case 97-D313).............................................    0750-AC36 
785          Electronic Signature on Receiving Reports (DFARS Case 98-D001).......................    0750-AC37 
786          Reform of Affirmative Action in Federal Government Procurement (DFARS Case 98-D007)..    0750-AC38 
787          Television-Audio Support Activity (T-ASA) (DFARS Case 98-D008).......................    0750-AC39 
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                           Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Completed Actions                           
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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788          Cost Principles (DFARS Case 95-D714).................................................    0750-AA89 
789          Past Performance (DFARS Case 95-D715)................................................    0750-AA91 
790          Authority to Waive Foreign Purchase Restrictions (DFARS Case 96-D319)................    0750-AB58 
791          Revisions to Berry Amendment (DFARS Case 96-D333)....................................    0750-AB61 
792          Balance of Payments Program--Reporting of United States Expenditures (DFARS Case 97-               
            D008).................................................................................    0750-AB85 
793          Revision of DFARS Regarding Contracting Action Reporting (DFARS Case 97-D013)........    0750-AB88 
794          Test Contract Format (DFARS Case 97-D017)............................................    0750-AB89 
795          Data Universal Numbering System Number (DFARS Case 97-D019)..........................    0750-AB92 
796          Warranties in Weapon System Acquisitions (DFARS Case 97-D326)........................    0750-AC03 
797          Acquisition of Mapping Services (DFARS Case 98-D006).................................    0750-AC15 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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798          The Department of the Army Freedom of Information Act Program........................    0702-AA30 
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                                U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Proposed Rule Stage                               
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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799          Environmental Quality; Procedures for Implementing the National Environmental Policy               
            Act (NEPA)............................................................................    0710-AA42 
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                                 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Final Rule Stage                                 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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800          Regulatory Program of the Corps of Engineers--Administrative Appeals.................    0710-AA41 
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                                 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Long-Term Actions                                
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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801          Regulatory Programs of the Corps of Engineers........................................    0710-AA30 
802          Regulatory Programs of the Corps of Engineers, Wetland Delineator Certification                    
            Program...............................................................................    0710-AA38 
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                                    Department of the Navy--Final Rule Stage                                    
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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803          Adjustments to Prices Under Shipbuilding Contracts...................................    0703-AA34 
804          Use of Department of the Navy Aviation Facilities by Other Than United States                      
            Department of Defense Aircraft........................................................    0703-AA48 
805          Shipbuilding Capability Preservation Agreements......................................    0703-AA50 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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806          Air Force Rule of Professional Conduct and Standards for Criminal Justice............    0701-AA57 
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                                  Department of the Air Force--Final Rule Stage                                 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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807          Environmental Impact Analysis Process................................................    0701-AA56 
808          Appointment to the United States Air Force Academy...................................    0701-AA58 
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                      Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage                     
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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809          Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Revisions to              
            the Eligibility Requirements..........................................................    0720-AA39 
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                       Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs--Final Rule Stage                       
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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810          Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Former                    
            Spouse/Widow(er) and Federal Claims Collection Act (DoD 6010.8-R).....................    0720-AA07 
811          Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Hospital                  
            Payment for Ambulatory Care (DoD 6010.8-R)............................................    0720-AA20 
812          Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Provider                  
            Certification Requirements--Corporate Services Provider Class; Occupational Therapists              
            (DoD 6010.8-R)........................................................................    0720-AA27 
813          Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Transplants               
            (DoD 6010.8-R)........................................................................    0720-AA28 
814          Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Individual                
            Case Management (DoD 6010.8-R)........................................................    0720-AA30 
815          Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS);                           
            Nonavailability Statement (DoD 6010.8-R)..............................................    0720-AA35 
816          Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Extension of              
            the Active Duty Dependents Dental Plan to Overseas Areas..............................    0720-AA36 
817          Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); TRICARE                   
            Program; Reimbursement................................................................    0720-AA37 
818          Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Exception to              
            the CHAMPUS Dual Compensation/Conflict of Interest Provisions.........................    0720-AA41 
819          Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); State                     
            Victims of Crime Compensation Programs; Voice Prostheses..............................    0720-AA42 
820          Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Waiver of                 
            Collection of Payments Due From Certain Persons Unaware of Loss of CHAMPUS Eligibility    0720-AA43 
821          Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); TRICARE                   
            Prime Balance Billing.................................................................    0720-AA46 
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                       Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs--Completed Actions                      
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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822          Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Health                    
            Promotion and Disease Prevention Visits and Immunizations.............................    0720-AA33 
823          Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); TRICARE                   
            Retiree Dental Program................................................................    0720-AA38 
824          Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Selected                  
            Reserve Dental Program................................................................    0720-AA40 
825          Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); TRICARE                   
            Retiree Dental Program (TRDP).........................................................    0720-AA44 
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (OS)



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688. COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES PROGRAM PROCEDURES (DOD INSTRUCTION 4100.33)

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 5 USC 552

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 164

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OMB issued a revised Circular No. A-76 supplemental handbook 
that contained streamlined cost comparison guidance. This rule updates 
DoD unique policies and assigns responsibility for commercial 
activities as contained in OMB Circular No. A-76, Revised Supplemental 
Handbook, ``Performance of Commercial Activities.'' This rule also 
removes 32 CFR part 169a.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Horsfall, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 703 604-6735

RIN: 0790-AG44
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689. PERSONNEL AND GENERAL CLAIMS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5584; 10 USC 2575; 10 USC 2771; 10 USC 2774; 24 
USC 420; 31 USC 3702; 32 USC 714; 32 USC 716; 37 USC 554

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 153

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Legislative Branch Appropriations Act of 1996 transferred 
to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) the 
Comptroller General's authority to settle claims. The OMB Director 
subsequently delegated some of these

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authorities to the Department of Defense (DoD). Later, the General 
Accounting Office Act of 1996 codified many of these delegations and 
transferred to the OMB Director the authority of the Comptroller 
General to waive uniformed service member and employee debts arising 
out of the erroneous payment of pay or allowances exceeding $1,500. The 
OMB Director subsequently delegated the authority to waive such debts 
of uniformed service members to DoD and the authority to waive employee 
debts to the employee's agency (non-DoD agencies may request an 
advisory opinion from DoD). The Secretary of Defense further delegated 
his claims settlement authority to the Defense Office of Hearings and 
Appeals (DOHA). This proposed rule seeks public comments on the 
procedures that DOHA proposes to use to implement these authorities.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: Pending analysis of public comments and 
issuance of final regulations, DOHA intends to use the procedures and 
practices applicable to claims and waiver applications before the 
effective dates of the transfers of authority, June 30, 1996, and 
December 18, 1996, respectively, which are published in title 4, Code 
of Federal Regulations, chapter 1, subchapters C and G. See also 61 FR 
50285, September 25, 1996; and 62 FR 5387, February 5, 1997.

Agency Contact: Michael Hipple, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 703 696-8524

RIN: 0790-AG47
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690. COLLECTION FROM THIRD PARTY PAYERS OF REASONABLE COSTS OF 
HEALTHCARE SERVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 10 USC 1095

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 220

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule implements several recent statutory 
changes and makes other revisions to the Third Party Collection 
Program. The primary matters include: a new initiative to identify 
third party payer situations, similar to an activity currently in 
effect for the Medicare Program; implementation of new statutory 
authority to include worker's compensation programs under the Third 
Party Collection Program; the addition of special rules for collections 
from preferred provider organizations; and other program revisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: CDR Patrick Kelly, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 703 681-8910

RIN: 0790-AG51
_______________________________________________________________________




691.  PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS ON DOD INSTALLATIONS (DOD 
INSTRUCTION 1000.15)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 212

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will ensure that private organizations operating on 
DoD installations do so in accordance with parameters established for 
their authorization and support. Private organizations are self-
sustaining, non-Federal entities which operate on DoD installations 
outside the scope of any official capacity as officers, employees, or 
agents of Federal Government.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Martin Thomas III, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 703 614-3112

RIN: 0790-AG53
_______________________________________________________________________




692.  SCREENING THE READY RESERVE (DOD DIRECTIVE 1200.7)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  10 USC 10145; 10 USC 10146; 10 USC 10149; 10 USC 
10150; 10 USC 10205; 10 USC 12301; 10 USC 12302; 10 USC 12304; 10 USC 
12306; 10 USC 12317; 10 USC 12645; EO 11190

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 44

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes guidance governing the screening of 
Reserve component members of the United States Military Departments 
relative to their civilian employment. The requirement for screening 
the Ready Reserve is established in law. The purpose of the screening 
program is to ensure the availability of Ready Reserve members for 
military mobilization purposes. The intended effect of the screening is 
to preclude conflicts between Reserve mobilization obligations and 
Federal civilian employment requirements during times of war or 
national emergency.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Daniel Kohner, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 703 693-7479

RIN: 0790-AG57

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


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_______________________________________________________________________




693. NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION PROGRAM (NSEP) GRANTS TO INSTITUTIONS 
OF HIGHER EDUCATION (DOD INSTRUCTION 1025.5)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1141(a)

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 206

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, April 5, 1994.

Abstract: The National Security Education Act provided for the National 
Security Education Program, the National Security Education Board, and 
a Trust Fund in the U.S. Treasury to provide all resources for the 
program. Under the Act the Secretary is directed to carry out a program 
to award undergraduate scholarships, graduate fellowships, and grants 
to institutions of higher education. This rule is to inform those 
concerned with institutional grants to be offered under the 1994-1995 
pilot grants program of the preliminary guidelines.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    05/05/94                    59 FR 26116
Interim Final Rule              05/19/94                    59 FR 26116
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/18/94
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steve Door, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 703 696-1991
Fax: 703 696-5667
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AF59
_______________________________________________________________________




694. DOD GRANT AND AGREEMENT REGULATIONS (DOD 3210.6-R)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 10 USC 113

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 21; 32 CFR 22; 32 CFR 28; 32 CFR 32; 32 CFR 33; 
32 CFR 34

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Defense is taking the next step toward 
establishing the DoD Grant and Agreement Regulations. They are being 
established to satisfy a need for uniform policies and procedures for 
DoD Components' award and administration of grants and cooperative 
agreements. The Department of Defense proposes to add four new parts 
and to make minor amendments that update two of the four existing parts 
of the DoD Grant and Agreement Regulations. The four proposed new 
parts: address DoD Components' overall management of grant and 
agreement functions; set forth DoD Components' and grants officers' 
responsibilities related to the award and administration of grants and 
agreements; implement administrative requirements in OMB Circular A-110 
for grants and agreements awarded to institutions of higher education 
and other nonprofit organizations; and establish administrative 
requirements for awards to commercial organizations. The proposed minor 
amendments to the two existing parts: provide DoD-specific procedures 
related to Governmentwide restrictions on lobbying; and update 
administrative requirements for awards to State and local governments, 
to conform with recent changes in statutes and statutory 
implementation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/26/96                    61 FR 43867
NPRM Comment Period End         10/25/96
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Herbst, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 703 325-4132
Fax: 703 325-6374
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AG28
_______________________________________________________________________




695. CONDUCT ON THE PENTAGON RESERVATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  10 USC 131; 10 USC 2674(c)

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 234

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises DoD policy concerning conduct on the 
Pentagon reservation. The revisions are intended to ensure the DoD 
regulations are consistent with the statutory authority on which they 
are based, and to promote the safer, more efficient, and more secure 
operation of the Pentagon Reservation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/08/96                      61 FR 541
Interim Final Rule Effective    01/08/96
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/08/96
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas Brooke, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 703 693-7374
Fax: 703 697-1068

RIN: 0790-AG30
_______________________________________________________________________




696. CLOSED, TRANSFERRED, AND TRANSFERRING RANGES CONTAINING MILITARY 
MUNITIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  10 USC 172 et seq; 10 USC 2701 et seq; 42 USC 9601 et 
seq; EO 12580

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 178

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed Department of Defense (DOD) rule is in response 
to EPA's ``sunset'' provision. The DOD proposal addresses the unique 
explosives safety considerations associated with military munitions 
(including UXO) and the need for environmental protection, and it does 
so under DERP, 10 USC 172 et seq, and CERCLA authorities rather than 
under RCRA.

Statement of Need: The proposed DOD rule identifies a process for 
evaluating appropriate response actions on closed, transferred, and 
transferring military ranges. Response actions will address safety, 
human health, and the environment. The rule contains a five-part 
process that is consistent with the Comprehensive Environmental 
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), and is tailored to 
the special risks posed by military munitions and military ranges. All 
closed, transferred, and transferring

[[Page 21870]]

military ranges will be identified. A range assessment will be 
conducted in which a site-specific accelerated response (which may 
include various options for protective measures, including monitoring) 
will be implemented. If these measures are not sufficient, then a more 
detailed site-specific range evaluation will be conducted. Recurring 
reviews will be conducted in accordance with a schedule specified in 
the rule, and an administrative close-out phase also is included.

Summary of the Legal Basis: This regulation is proposed under the 
authorities of the Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP) in 
10 USC 2701 et seq; the DOD Explosive Safety Board (DDESB) in 10 USC 
172 et seq; and 42 USC 9601, section 104 et seq (CERCLA), as delegated 
to the DOD by EO 12580 (59 FR 2923, January 23, 1987).

Alternatives: A single, specific process is necessary to avoid 
confusion and to ensure that effective response activities are 
undertaken in a fiscally responsible manner. That process must 
recognize and consider the unique explosives safety hazards associated 
with military munitions, and concomitantly, with any response activity 
conducted on closed, transferred, or transferring ranges. The process 
must ensure that the public and regulators are fully informed and 
engaged at every stage of the process, including substantial and 
meaningful public and regulator participation in the response selection 
and implementation. The process must be accessible and consistent, and 
lead to informed decisionmaking.
DOD considered several alternatives to address military munitions on 
closed, transferred, or transferring ranges. In doing so, DOD examined 
the relative merits of conducting responses under any one of the 
statutorily based processes (DERP, CERCLA, RCRA, 10 USC 172 et seq) or 
the status quo in meeting the goal of establishing a single, logical, 
and comprehensive process that addresses explosives safety, human 
health, and environmental concerns.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: Implementing the proposed rule equates 
to national incremental costs of $709,000,000 over a period of 10 to 15 
years with estimated annual costs of $71,000,000 per year for a 10-year 
period or $47,000,000 per year for a 15-year period. These costs are 
less that those of other alternatives. Benefits include: increased 
protection of the public; increased protection to unexploded ordnance 
response workers; consistent process; increased public involvement in 
responses; substantial role for regulatory agencies; and substantial 
role for other Federal land managers. Implementing a comprehensive 
approach to respond to these ranges while ensuring public safety, 
worker safety, and protection of human health and the environment is 
essential and would be a beneficial outcome of this rule.

Risks: The degree of risk to the public is lessened by assuring a 
single, comprehensive process to respond to potential risks to safety, 
human health, and the environment at all closed, transferred, and 
transferring ranges. Public and regulatory acceptance of the rule is 
heightened through pre-proposal dialogue with stakeholders. DOD will 
continue to work with both public and governmental stakeholders and 
regulators in developing this proposed rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/26/97                    62 FR 50796
Public Meetings Begin           10/22/97
Public Meetings End             12/10/97
NPRM Comment Period End         12/26/97                    62 FR 50796
Final Action                    10/00/98
Final Action Effective          12/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Lydia Sanchez, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Explosive Safety Board, Hoffman Building 1, 2461 Eisenhower 
Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22331-0600
Phone: 703 325-1373
Fax: 703 325-6227

RIN: 0790-AG46
_______________________________________________________________________




697. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE 
AGREEMENTS TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS; AMENDMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 10 USC 113

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 33

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the audit requirements in the Governmentwide 
common rule on administration of grants and cooperative agreements to 
State and local governments. The amendment implements the Single Audit 
Act Amendments of 1996 (PL 104-156) by adding a reference to the 
recently issued revision of OMB Circular No. A-133, ``Audits of States, 
Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations.'' With this amendment, 
the requirements for grants and cooperative agreements awarded by 
components of the Department of Defense will continue to parallel the 
requirements for awards made by other Federal Agencies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/29/97                    62 FR 45937
Interim Final Rule Effective    09/29/97                    62 FR 45938
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/28/97
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Mark Herbst, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 703 325-4132
Fax: 703 325-6374
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AG49
_______________________________________________________________________




698. COLLECTION FROM THIRD PARTY PAYERS OF REASONABLE COSTS OF 
HEALTHCARE SERVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 10 USC 1095

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 220

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements, without embellishment or additional 
requirements, the recently enacted statutory authority to collect 
Social Security account numbers from all DoD beneficiaries as part of 
the program to identify third party payer situations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/98

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

[[Page 21871]]

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: CDR Patrick Kelly, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 703 681-8910

RIN: 0790-AG50
_______________________________________________________________________




699.  PERSONNEL SECURITY POLICIES FOR GRANTING ACCESS TO 
CLASSIFIED INFORMATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  EO 12968

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 147

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule is published to streamline security practices 
throughout the government, uniform adjudicative guidelines, 
investigative standards and guidelines for temporary access are being 
established. This initiative will simplify security processing and 
allow the deserving public to obtain a security clearance in a faster, 
more efficient manner.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    03/24/97                     63 FR 4572
Interim Final Rule              01/30/98                     63 FR 4572
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/31/98
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: T. Thompson, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 703 602-9969

RIN: 0790-AG54
_______________________________________________________________________




700.  NATIONAL POLICY ON RECIPROCITY OF FACILITIES AND 
GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF RECIPROCITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  EO 12968

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 148

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule is published to make physical facilities available 
for reciprocal use in the storage of classified information. Once a 
facility has been certified as suitable for classified use by one 
organization, it may also be used by another for like purposes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    09/16/97                     63 FR 4580
Interim Final Rule              01/30/98                     63 FR 4580
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/31/98
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: T. Thompson, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 703 602-9969

RIN: 0790-AG55
_______________________________________________________________________




701.  NATIONAL POLICY ON TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCE COUNTERMEASURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  EO 12968

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 149

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule is published to limit the use of technical 
surveillance countermeasures within the boundaries of the U.S. to cases 
where there is a reasonable showing of threat.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    09/16/97                     63 FR 4582
Interim Final Rule              01/30/98                     63 FR 4582
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/31/98
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: T. Thompson, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 703 602-9969

RIN: 0790-AG56
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Office of the Secretary (OS)



_______________________________________________________________________




702. RELEASE OF ACQUISITION-RELATED INFORMATION (DOD DIRECTIVE 5230.AA)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 286h

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/12/90                    55 FR 28614
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/13/90
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steve Slavsky
Phone: 703 697-8335
Fax: 703 614-1254
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AC62
_______________________________________________________________________




703. SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, AND ENGINEERING (SME) EDUCATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 118

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/17/93                    58 FR 65956
NPRM Comment Period End         02/15/94
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Keith Thompson
Phone: 703 325-3733
Fax: 703 325-6374

RIN: 0790-AF27
_______________________________________________________________________




704. TEACHER AND TEACHER'S AIDE PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TROOPS TO 
TEACHERS)(DOD INSTRUCTION 1404.13)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 254

[[Page 21872]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/15/94                     59 FR 7213
Interim Final Rule Effective    02/22/94
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/18/94
Interim Final Rule; Amendment 
Effective                       11/25/94
Interim Final Rule; Amendment   06/08/95                    60 FR 30188
Interim Final Rule; Amendment 
Comment Period End              08/07/95
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Otto Thomas
Phone: 703 614-4074
Fax: 703 697-2519
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AF71
_______________________________________________________________________




705. DLA ACQUISITION REGULATION; SMALL BUSINESS AND SMALL DISADVANTAGED 
BUSINESS CONCERNS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 5419; 48 CFR 5452

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/28/94                    59 FR 21954
NPRM Comment Period End         06/27/94
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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: Melody Reardon
Phone: 703 767-1362

RIN: 0790-AF72
_______________________________________________________________________




706. DLA ACQUISITION REGULATION; FUEL ALLOCATION PROCEDURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 5452

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/28/94                    59 FR 21956
NPRM Comment Period End         06/27/94
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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: Melody Reardon
Phone: 703 767-1362

RIN: 0790-AF73
_______________________________________________________________________




707. MILITARY ASSISTANCE FOR CIVIL DISTURBANCES (MACDIS) (DOD DIRECTIVE 
3025.12)

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 215

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: G. Warren
Phone: 703 697-5454

RIN: 0790-AG21
_______________________________________________________________________




708. FORMER SPOUSE PAYMENTS FROM RETIRED PAY; AMENDMENT (DOD DIRECTIVE 
1340.16 AND DOD 7000.14-R, VOL 7, PART B)

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 63

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/06/95                    60 FR 17507
NPRM Comment Period End         06/06/95
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Fiti Malufau
Phone: 703 607-5061
Fax: 702 602-5271
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AG22
_______________________________________________________________________




709. UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVE SUPPORT PROGRAM (URISP)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 209

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/02/95                    60 FR 11642
NPRM Comment Period End         05/01/95
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Murday
Phone: 703 325-0728
Fax: 703 325-6374

RIN: 0790-AG26
_______________________________________________________________________




710. RESTORATION ADVISORY BOARD (RABS)

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 202

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/06/96                    61 FR 40764
NPRM Comment Period End         11/04/96                    61 FR 40765
Proposed Rule Extension of 
Comment Period                  11/19/96                    61 FR 58803
Proposed Rule Comment Period End01/20/97
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Marcia Read
Phone: 703 697-9793
Fax: 703 695-4981
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AG31
_______________________________________________________________________




711. MILITARY RECRUITING AND RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS PROGRAM 
ACCESS TO INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 216

[[Page 21873]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    03/29/97                    62 FR 16691
Interim Final Rule              04/08/97                    62 FR 16691
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/07/97
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Carr
Phone: 703 697-8444

RIN: 0790-AG42
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)                           Completed Actions


Office of the Secretary (OS)



_______________________________________________________________________




712. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (TAPP) IN DEFENSE 
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION ACTIVITIES

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 203

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/02/98                     63 FR 5255
Final Action Effective          02/02/98

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Patricia Ferrebee
Phone: 703 697-5372
Fax: 703 697-7413
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AG14
_______________________________________________________________________




713. DOD KEY ASSETS PROTECTION PROGRAM (KAPP) (DOD DIRECTIVE 5160.54)

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
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:  32 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Overcome by Events  02/12/98

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: J. Tomko
Phone: 703 697-5454

RIN: 0790-AG20
_______________________________________________________________________




714. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT OF RESERVE COMPONENT 
OFFICERS TO A GRADE ABOVE FIRST LIEUTENANT OR LIEUTENANT (JUNIOR GRADE) 
(DOD INSTRUCTION 1215.17)

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 67

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/27/97                    62 FR 55516
Final Action Effective          10/27/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Col Rowan Bronson
Phone: 703 693-7490
Fax: 703 695-3659
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AG27
_______________________________________________________________________




715. ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE BY DOD PERSONNEL (DOD DIRECTIVE 1010.4) 
AMENDMENT

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 62

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn Overcome by Events    02/12/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: John Heaphy
Phone: 703 693-1917
Fax: 703 614-2561
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AG34
_______________________________________________________________________




716. REVITALIZING BASE CLOSURE COMMUNITIES AND COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE; 
AMENDMENT (DOD INSTRUCTION 4165.67)

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 175

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/19/97                    62 FR 66523
Final Action Effective          12/19/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Jennifer Atkin
Phone: 703 604-2400
Fax: 703 604-5843
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AG40
_______________________________________________________________________




717. COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN FORMER OPERATIVES INCARCERATED BY THE 
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 270

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/23/98                     63 FR 3472
Final Action Effective          05/15/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: LTC David Pronchick
Phone: 703 693-1066
Fax: 703 697-8725
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AG43
_______________________________________________________________________




718. DOD FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA) PROGRAM (DOD DIRECTIVE 
5400.7)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 285

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/14/97                    62 FR 61013
Final Action Effective          09/29/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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Agency Contact: Charlie Talbott
Phone: 703 697-1171
Fax: 703 693-7341

RIN: 0790-AG45
_______________________________________________________________________




719. CIVILIAN EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS OF APPLICANTS FOR, AND 
SERVICE MEMBERS AND FORMER SERVICE MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(DOD INSTRUCTION 1205.12)

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 104

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action (Final Rule Comment 
Period Ends 3/24/98 (63 FR 
3465))                          01/23/98                     63 FR 3465
Final Action Effective          02/01/98
Final Rule Comment Period End   03/24/98                     63 FR 3465

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Col Rowan Bronson
Phone: 703 693-7490
Fax: 703 695-3659
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AG52
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)



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720. FINANCE (DFARS CASE 95-D710)

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 103-355

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 232

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to (1) remove language in 
232.970 on Subcontractor Payment; (2) remove language in 232.173 on 
Fraud Remedies; and (3) add language on commercial item purchase 
financing and performance based payments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     08/26/95
NPRM                            01/24/96                     61 FR 1889
NPRM Comment Period End         03/25/96
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          04/00/98

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AA88
_______________________________________________________________________




721. IR&D/B&P COSTS FOR FY96 AND BEYOND (DFARS CASE 95-D040)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  41 USC 421

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 242.771; 48 CFR 225.7303; 48 CFR 231.205

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to treat IR&D/B&P costs for 
FY96 and beyond as fully allowable, subject only to the FAR normal 
standards of reasonableness and allocability.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     12/06/95
NPRM                            01/03/97                      62 FR 374
NPRM Comment Period End         03/04/97
Final Action                    04/00/98

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AB04
_______________________________________________________________________




722. COST REIMBURSEMENT RULES FOR INDIRECT COSTS--PRIVATE SECTOR WORK OF 
DEFENSE CONTRACTOR (DFARS CASE 96-D303)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-85, Sec 1027(d); PL 104-106, Sec 808

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 231.205

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 
1027(d) of the FY98 Defense Authorization Act. Repeals section 808 of 
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996 which 
permitted DoD to enter into a defense capability preservation agreement 
with a defense contractor under which certain cost reimbursement rules 
applied.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     02/07/96
Interim Final Rule              05/13/96                    61 FR 21973
NPRM                            08/20/97                    62 FR 44248
NPRM Comment Period End         10/20/97
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          04/00/98

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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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AB17
_______________________________________________________________________




723. MULTIYEAR AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (DFARS CASE 95-D703)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 103-355, Sec 1022; PL 103-355, Sec 2301; PL 103-
355, Sec 3006; PL 103-355, Sec 3031; PL 103-355, Sec 3032; PL 103-355, 
Sec 3033; PL 103-355, Sec 7102; PL 103-355, Sec 7103; PL 103-355, Sec 
7105

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 217.170; 48 CFR 233.205; 48 CFR 250; 48 CFR 
247.7000; 48 CFR 216.3; 48 CFR 237.104; 48 CFR 205.102; 48 CFR 207.105; 
48 CFR 233.70

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to clarify guidance on 
multiyear contracting; implement sections of the Federal Acquisition 
Streamlining Act of 1994 pertaining to payment of claims; and conforms 
the Defense FAR Supplement to the FAR pertaining to determinations and 
findings and personal services contracts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     03/01/95
NPRM                            11/13/95                    60 FR 56972
NPRM Comment Period End         01/12/96
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          04/00/98

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AB42
_______________________________________________________________________




724. EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (DFARS CASE 96-D024)

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:  41 USC 421

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 234.005; 48 CFR 242.302; 48 CFR 252.234; 48 CFR 
252.242; 48 CFR 242.1107

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to replace DoD-unique 
costs/schedule control systems criteria standard with broader standard, 
incorporating new industry standard guidelines for earned value 
management systems.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     10/25/96
Interim Final Rule              03/05/97                     62 FR 9990
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          04/00/98

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Wasington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350

RIN: 0750-AB49
_______________________________________________________________________




725. STREAMLINED R&D TEST RESULTS (DFARS CASE 97-D002)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  41 USC 421

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 235.70

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to provide permanent 
implementation of the streamlined R&D contracting procedures as a 
result of the 24-month test.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     01/15/97
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          04/00/98

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350

RIN: 0750-AB52
_______________________________________________________________________




726. DUTY-FREE ENTRY (DFARS CASE 96-D020)

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:  41 USC 421

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 225.105; 48 CFR 225.109; 48 CFR 225.408; 48 CFR 
225.602; 48 CFR 225.603; 48 CFR 225.605; 48 CFR 242.302; 48 CFR 
252.212; 48 CFR 252.225

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to eliminate

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inconsistencies and provide clarification on duty-free entry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     09/24/96
NPRM                            03/11/97                    62 FR 11142
NPRM Comment Period End         05/12/97
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          04/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350

RIN: 0750-AB56
_______________________________________________________________________




727. SALES COMMISSIONS AND CONTINGENT FEES--FMS (DFARS CASE 96-D021)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  41 USC 421

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 225.7302; 48 CFR 225.7303; 48 CFR 225.7308; 48 
CFR 252.225

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to conform to changes 
adopted in the Federal Acquisition Regulation, pertaining to 
elimination of requirements for Government review of a prospective 
contractor's contingent fee arrangements; and to permit payment of 
contingent fees in excess of $50,000 per FMS case under a government 
contract, if the foreign customer approves the payment in writing 
before contract award.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     09/25/96
Interim Final Rule              01/17/97                     62 FR 2616
NPRM                            06/05/97                    62 FR 30831
NPRM Comment Period End         08/04/97
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          04/00/98

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350

RIN: 0750-AB57
_______________________________________________________________________




728. CERTIFICATE OF REQUESTS FOR EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENT (DFARS CASE 97-
D302)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  10 USC 2410

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 243.204; 48 CFR 243.205; 48 CFR 252.212; 48 CFR 
252.243

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, May 1, 1995. Final, Statutory, 
September 8, 1995.

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to implement statutory 
requirement at 10 USC 2410, as amended by section 2301 of Public Law 
103-355, for certification of requests for equitable adjustment to 
contract terms exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     03/24/97
Interim Final Rule              07/11/97                    62 FR 37146
Final Action Effective          04/00/98

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AB80
_______________________________________________________________________




729. APPROVAL OF NONSTATUTORY CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (DFARS CASE 97-
D301)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-106, Sec 4301(b)(2)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 201.107; 48 CFR 201.304

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, September 7, 1996. Final, Statutory, 
January 5, 1997.

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to implement statutory 
requirement at 41 USC 425, as amended by section 4301(b)(2) of Public 
Law 104-106, that restricts the addition of new certification 
requirements in the procurement regulations of an executive agency.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     03/18/97
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          04/00/98

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AB81
_______________________________________________________________________




730. BUY AMERICAN ACT WAIVER FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS (DFARS 
CASE 97-D022)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing

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Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  41 USC 421

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 212.301; 48 CFR 225; 48 CFR 252.212; 48 CFR 
252.225

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to implement the Buy 
American Exception Findings and Determination of Inconsistency with the 
Public Interest that the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and 
Technology) signed on May 16, 1997. This exception to the Buy American 
Act applies to information technology products in Federal Supply Groups 
70 or 74, that are substantially transformed in the United States, when 
the Trade Agreements Act applies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     05/28/97
NPRM                            09/09/97                    62 FR 47407
NPRM Comment Period End         11/10/97
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          04/00/98

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AB83
_______________________________________________________________________




731. ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SELECTION PROCESS (DFARS CASE 97-D015)

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:  41 USC 421

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 236.602

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to streamline the 
architect-engineer selection and approval process.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     04/22/97
NPRM                            07/29/97                    62 FR 40497
NPRM Comment Period End         09/29/97
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          04/00/98

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AB84
_______________________________________________________________________




732. SPECIALTY METALS--AGREEMENTS WITH QUALIFYING COUNTRIES (DFARS CASE 
97-D007)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  41 USC 421

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 252.225

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to expand the exception 
relating to purchase of specialty metals from qualifying countries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     02/28/97
NPRM                            05/01/97                    62 FR 23741
NPRM Comment Period End         06/30/97
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          04/00/98

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AB86
_______________________________________________________________________




733. ITMRA--TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES (DFARS CASE 97-D305)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  41 USC 421

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 239.7405

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to provide guidance on 
authority to enter into multiyear contracts for telecommunications 
services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     07/08/97
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          04/00/98

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AB95
_______________________________________________________________________




734. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT DEFINITIONS (DFARS CASE 97-D021)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  41 USC 421

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 235.001

Legal Deadline: None

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Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to conform with the 
definitions in the Financial Management Regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     05/16/97
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          04/00/98

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AB97
_______________________________________________________________________




735. REPORT OF 10-YEAR-TERM CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 97-D303)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  PL 104-106, Sec 1062(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 235.002

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to delete the reporting 
requirement to Congress for any research and development contract with 
a term exceeding 10 years.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     05/13/97
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          04/00/98

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AB98
_______________________________________________________________________




736.  REPORTING OF CONTRACT PERFORMANCE OUTSIDE THE UNITED 
STATES (DFARS CASE 97-D029)

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:  41 USC 421

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 252.225

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to increase the threshold 
for quarterly reporting of subcontracts to be performed outside the 
United States from $25,000 to the simplified acquisition threshold; and 
to increase the threshold for flowdown to first-tier subcontracts from 
$100,000 to $500,000.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     09/08/97
NPRM                            10/17/97                    62 FR 54017
NPRM Comment Period End         12/16/97
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          04/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC09
_______________________________________________________________________




737.  OVERSEAS ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SERVICES (DFARS CASE 97-D034)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  41 USC 421

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 236.609

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to clarify that the 
provision at 252.236-7011 is used only in solicitations for architect- 
engineer contracts that are funded with Military Construction 
Appropriations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     10/02/97
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          04/00/98

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC10
_______________________________________________________________________




738.  NAFTA THRESHOLD (DFARS CASE 97-D040)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  41 USC 421

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 225.408

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to increase the NAFTA 
threshold.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     12/16/97
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          04/00/98

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

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paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC11
_______________________________________________________________________




739.  CONSTRUCTION IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES (DFARS CASE 97-D307)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-45, Sec 112

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 236.274; 48 CFR 252.236

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 112 of 
the Fiscal Year 1998 Military Construction Appropriations Act. Section 
112 provides that the 20 percent preference for United States firms, 
when using military construction appropriations for military 
construction contracts that are estimated to exceed $1,000,000 and are 
to be performed on Kwajalein Atoll, does not apply to contract awards 
for which the lowest responsive and responsible offer is submitted by a 
Marshallese firm.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     10/02/97
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          04/00/98

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC12
_______________________________________________________________________




740.  RECOVERED MATERIAL CERTIFICATION (DFARS CASE 97-D031)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  41 USC 421

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 223.404

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to conform to the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation regarding recovered material certification.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     09/24/97
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          04/00/98

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC18
_______________________________________________________________________




741.  UNCOMPENSATED OVERTIME (DFARS CASE 97-D037)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  41 USC 421

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 215.608; 48 CFR 237.102; 48 CFR 237.170; 48 CFR 
252.237

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to conform to the FAR 
regarding uncompensated overtime.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     10/21/97
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          04/00/98

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC19
_______________________________________________________________________




742.  VETERANS EMPLOYMENT EMPHASIS (DFARS CASE 97-D314)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-56, Sec 8117

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 209.104; 48 CFR 212.503; 48 CFR 213.110; 48 CFR 
217.207; 48 CFR 222.1304; 48 CFR 252.209

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to implement a prohibition 
on obligation or expenditure of funds with a contractor who has not 
submitted a required report on employment of Vietnam veterans.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     10/17/97
Interim Final Rule              04/00/98

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC20
_______________________________________________________________________




743.  LIST OF FIRMS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR DEFENSE CONTRACTS (DFARS 
CASE 97-D325)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-85, Sec 843

[[Page 21880]]

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 209.140; 48 CFR 209.405; 48 CFR 209.409; 48 CFR 
252.209

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to implement a requirement 
for the Department of Defense to maintain a list of firms that are 
ineligible for certain defense contracts because the firms are owned or 
controlled by the government of a terrorist country.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     11/14/97
Interim Final Rule              04/00/98

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC22
_______________________________________________________________________




744.  SUBCONTRACTING PLANS--INDIAN INCENTIVES (DFARS CASE 97-
D309)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-56, Sec 8024

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 219.708; 48 CFR 226.103

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to clarify the mechanics 
for the payment of the Indian incentive to prime contractors having 
contracts with subcontracting plans. This rule implements section 8024 
of the Fiscal Year 1998 National Defense Appropriations Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     10/17/97
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          04/00/98

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC24
_______________________________________________________________________




745.  QUALIFIED NONPROFIT AGENCIES FOR THE BLIND OR OTHER 
SEVERELY HANDICAPPED (DFARS CASE 97-D310)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-56, Sec 8031

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 219.703

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to extend the authority for 
contractors to claim credit toward their small business subcontracting 
goals for subcontracts with qualified nonprofit agencies for the blind 
or severely disabled.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     10/17/97
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          04/00/98

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC25
_______________________________________________________________________




746.  EXTENSION OF PILOT MENTOR-PROTEGE PROGRAM (DFARS CASE 97-
D322)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-85, Sec 821

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 219.71

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to extend the dates for new 
agreements and reimbursement of contractor costs under the Pilot 
Mentor-Protege Program. This rule implements section 821 of the Fiscal 
Year 1998 National Defense Appropriations Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     11/14/97
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          04/00/98

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC26

[[Page 21881]]

_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)                           Long-Term Actions


Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)



_______________________________________________________________________




747. INCREMENTAL FUNDING, FIXED PRICE CONTRACTS (DAR CASE 90-037)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 232.7; 48 CFR 252.232

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     09/26/90
Interim Final Rule              09/01/93                    58 FR 46091


Next Action Undetermined

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: Kathleen Fenk
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AA07
_______________________________________________________________________




748. DEMILITARIZATION (DFARS CASE 92-D024)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 245.601; 48 CFR 245.604; 48 CFR 245.7310; 48 CFR 
252.245

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     07/22/92
NPRM                            03/16/94                    59 FR 12223
NPRM Comment Period End         06/30/94
NPRM                            03/23/95                    60 FR 15276
NPRM Comment Period End         05/22/95
NPRM                            06/05/97                    62 FR 30832
NPRM Comment Period End         08/04/97


Next Action Undetermined

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: Kathleen Fenk
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AA09
_______________________________________________________________________




749. ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DFARS CASE 95-D712)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 203; 48 CFR 207; 48 CFR 210; 48 CFR 211; 48 CFR 
212; 48 CFR 217; 48 CFR 225; 48 CFR 227; 48 CFR 246; 48 CFR 234

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     10/04/95
Interim Final Rule              11/30/95                    60 FR 61585


Next Action Undetermined

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: Kathleen Fenk
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AB00
_______________________________________________________________________




750. ANTITERRORISM TRAINING (DFARS CASE 96-D016)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 211; 48 CFR 252.211

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     08/14/96


Next Action Undetermined

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: Kathleen Fenk
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AB26
_______________________________________________________________________




751. DFARS COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE OFF-THE-SHELF ITEMS (DFARS CASE 96-
D316)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 212

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     08/28/96


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

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: Kathleen Fenk
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AB40
_______________________________________________________________________




752. CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (DFARS CASE 97-D005)

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 204; 48 CFR 212; 48 CFR 252

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     02/12/97
NPRM                            09/15/97                    62 FR 48200
NPRM Comment Period End         11/14/97


Next Action Undetermined

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: Kathleen Fenk
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AB75
_______________________________________________________________________




753. BINDING ARBITRATION IN ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (DFARS CASE 
97-D304)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 233.214; 48 CFR 233.215

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     04/30/97


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

[[Page 21882]]

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

Agency Contact: Kathleen Fenk
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AB79
_______________________________________________________________________




754. DD FORM 1155 (DFARS CASE 97-D024)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 253.213; 48 CFR 253.3

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     06/24/97


Next Action Undetermined

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: Kathleen Fenk
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AB82
_______________________________________________________________________




755. DISTRIBUTION OF CONTRACT FINANCING PAYMENT (DFARS CASE 97-D011)

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 214.201; 48 CFR 215.406

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     03/12/97
NPRM                            06/05/97                    62 FR 30829
NPRM Comment Period End         08/04/97
NPRM                            11/26/97                    62 FR 63047
NPRM Comment Period End         01/26/98


Next Action Undetermined

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: Kathleen Fenk
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AB87
_______________________________________________________________________




756. DFARS PART 215 REWRITE (DFARS CASE 97-D018)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 215; 48 CFR 252.215

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     05/08/97
NPRM                            11/26/97                    62 FR 63050
NPRM Comment Period End         01/26/98


Next Action Undetermined

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: Kathleen Fenk
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AB90
_______________________________________________________________________




757. FAR PART 30 DEVIATIONS (DFARS CASE 97-D016)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 201

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     04/30/97


Next Action Undetermined

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: Kathleen Fenk
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AB91
_______________________________________________________________________




758. CONTRACTOR INSURANCE/PENSION REVIEW (DFARS CASE 97-D012)

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 242.73

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     03/18/97
NPRM                            08/20/97                    62 FR 44249
NPRM Comment Period End         10/20/97


Next Action Undetermined

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: Kathleen Fenk
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AB93
_______________________________________________________________________




759. SINGLE PROCESS INITIATIVE (DFARS CASE 97-D014)

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 211.2; 48 CFR 243.302; 48 CFR 252.211

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     04/14/97
Interim Final Rule              08/20/97                    62 FR 44223


Next Action Undetermined

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: Kathleen Fenk
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AB94
_______________________________________________________________________




760. EMPLOYMENT PROHIBITION ON PERSONS CONVICTED OF FRAUD (DFARS CASE 
97-D020)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 203.570; 48 CFR 252.203

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     05/13/97

[[Page 21883]]

NPRM                            10/02/97                    62 FR 51623
NPRM Comment Period End         12/01/97


Next Action Undetermined

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: Kathleen Fenk
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AB96
_______________________________________________________________________




761. WEIGHTED GUIDELINES--FEDERALLY FUNDED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 
CENTERS (DFARS CASE 97-D025)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 215.9

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     07/22/97
NPRM                            09/15/97                    62 FR 48205
NPRM Comment Period End         11/14/97


Next Action Undetermined

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: Kathleen Fenk
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AB99
_______________________________________________________________________




762. DFARS PART 213 REWRITE (DFARS CASE 97-D306)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 213

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     07/28/97


Next Action Undetermined

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: Kathleen Fenk
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC00
_______________________________________________________________________




763.  CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND AUDIT SERVICES (DFARS CASE 98-
D003)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  41 USC 421

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 231; 28 CFR 232; 48 CFR 242; 48 CFR 246; 48 CFR 
247; 48 CFR 252

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to add policies and 
procedures for assigning and performing contract audit services, and 
clarify the policy for assigning or delegating responsibility for 
establishing forward pricing and billing rates and final indirect cost 
rates.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     01/15/98


Next Action Undetermined

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC02
_______________________________________________________________________




764.  TITLE TO GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (DFARS CASE 97-D027)

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:  41 USC 421

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 216.307; 48 CFR 245; 48 CFR 252.216; 48 CFR 
252.245

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to reduce the amount of 
Government property in the possession of Department of Defense 
contractors.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     08/29/97
NPRM                            10/17/97                    62 FR 54008
NPRM Comment Period End         12/16/97


Next Action Undetermined

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC04
_______________________________________________________________________




765.  QUALITY ASSURANCE AMONG NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION 
COUNTRIES (DFARS CASE 97-D038)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  41 USC 421

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 242.406

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to allow use of documents 
other than Allied Quality Assurance Publications as contractual 
requirements in contracts involving NATO.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     12/16/97


Next Action Undetermined

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of

[[Page 21884]]

Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, 
OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC05
_______________________________________________________________________




766.  USE OF AUCTIONS, SPOT BIDS, OR RETAIL SALES OF SURPLUS 
CONTRACTOR INVENTORY BY THE CONTRACTOR (DFARS CASE 98-D004)

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:  41 USC 421

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 245.7301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to lower, from the 
headquarters of the contracting administration activity, to the 
commander/chief of the contract administration office, the level of 
approval required for the use of auctions, spot bids, or retail sales, 
when a contractor is requested to sell surplus contractor inventory.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     01/26/98


Next Action Undetermined

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC06
_______________________________________________________________________




767.  WAIVERS OF DOMESTIC SOURCE LIMITATION (DFARS CASE 97-D321)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-85, Sec 811

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 225; 48 CFR 252.225

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 811 of 
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998. Section 
811 limits the authority for waiver of the domestic source restrictions 
of 10 USC 2534(a).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     11/14/97
Interim Final Rule              02/04/98                     63 FR 5744


Next Action Undetermined

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC07
_______________________________________________________________________




768.  COMPLIANCE WITH SPANISH LAWS AND INSURANCE (DFARS CASE 98-
D002)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  41 USC 421

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 228.370; 48 CFR 252.228

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to clarify that the clause 
at DFARS 252.228-7006, Compliance with Spanish Laws and Insurance, is 
only used in prime service or construction contracts to be performed in 
Spain by non-Spanish contractors, and only flows down to non-Spanish 
subcontractors that will perform work in Spain.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     01/13/98


Next Action Undetermined

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC08
_______________________________________________________________________




769.  COMMERCIAL BALL OR ROLLER BEARINGS--COMPONENTS OF 
NONCOMMERCIAL ITEMS (DFARS CASE 97-D028)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  41 USC 421

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 225.7019; 48 CFR 252.225

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to reconcile 
inconsistencies pertaining to ball and roller bearings and the 
exemption from 10 USC 2534 for commercial components of noncommercial 
end products in acquisitions above the simplified acquisition 
threshold.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     09/08/97
NPRM                            11/04/97                    62 FR 59641
NPRM Comment Period End         01/05/98


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition

[[Page 21885]]

Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC13
_______________________________________________________________________




770.  DD FORM 2631, PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (A-E) (DFARS CASE 97-
D035)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  41 USC 421

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 253

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to revise DD Form 2631, 
Performance Evaluation (A-E).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     10/09/97


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC14
_______________________________________________________________________




771.  INDUSTRIAL PLANT EQUIPMENT (DFARS CASE 98-D005)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  41 USC 421

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 245.3; 48 CFR 245.4; 48 CFR 245.5; 48 CFR 245.6; 
48 CFR 245.71; 48 CFR 245.72

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to delete all references to 
and separate requirements for industrial plant equipment and other 
plant equipment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     01/30/98


Next Action Undetermined

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC16
_______________________________________________________________________




772.  SHORT FORM RESEARCH CONTRACT (DFARS CASE 97-D030)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  41 USC 421

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 235.015

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to delete the short form 
research contract.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     09/16/97


Next Action Undetermined

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC17
_______________________________________________________________________




773.  CONTRACTOR USE OF NONIMMIGRANT ALIENS--GUAM (DFARS CASE 
97-D318)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-85, Sec 390

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 222.73; 48 CFR 252.222

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to prohibit contracts for 
base operations support on Guam from being performed by any 
nonimmigrant alien.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     11/14/97


Next Action Undetermined

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC21
_______________________________________________________________________




774.  REPORTING OF SERVICE CONTRACTS THAT CROSS FISCAL YEARS 
(DFARS CASE 97-D328)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  PL 105-85, Sec 801

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 237.106

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to remove obsolete language 
regarding limitations on service contracts that cross fiscal years.

[[Page 21886]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     12/08/97


Next Action Undetermined

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC23
_______________________________________________________________________




775.  COMPREHENSIVE SUBCONTRACTING PLANS (DFARS CASE 97-D323)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-85, Sec 822

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 219.702

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to reflect revisions made 
to the Department of Defense Test Program for Negotiation of 
Comprehensive Small Business Subcontracting Plans. The revisions 
implements section 822 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 1998.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     11/14/97


Next Action Undetermined

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC27
_______________________________________________________________________




776.  STREAMLINED MICRO-PURCHASE PROCEDURES (DFARS CASE 97-D327)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-85, Sec 848

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 213

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 848(a) 
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998. Section 
848(a) establishes certain percentage targets for the Government's use 
of streamlined micro-purchase procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     11/14/97


Next Action Undetermined

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC28
_______________________________________________________________________




777.  UNIFORM PROCUREMENT INSTRUMENT IDENTIFICATION (DFARS CASE 
97-D033)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  41 USC 421

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 204.70

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to revise the Procurement 
Instrument Identification numbers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     10/07/97
ANPRM                           12/16/97                    62 FR 65782
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/17/98


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. The agency has not yet determined whether there 
is a paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC29
_______________________________________________________________________




778.  CONTRACT DISTRIBUTION TO DFAS ACCOUNTING OFFICES (DFARS 
CASE 97-D039)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  41 USC 421

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 204.201

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to update the requirement 
for contract distribution to reflect distribution to the DFAS paying 
and accounting offices.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     12/16/97


Next Action Undetermined

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC30
_______________________________________________________________________




779.  MULTIYEAR CONTRACTING (DFARS CASE 97-D308)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-56, Sec 8008(b); PL 105-85, Sec 806

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 217.1

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 21887]]

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to clarify the procedure 
for authorizing the use of multiyear contracts for certain acquisitions 
and to make permanent guidance that has been in several consecutive 
Appropriations Acts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     10/17/97


Next Action Undetermined

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC31
_______________________________________________________________________




780.  WAIVER AUTHORITY TO HUMANITARIAN OR PEACEKEEPING 
OPERATIONS (DFARS CASE 97-D319)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-85, Sec 803

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 217.7405

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to support the use of the 
same thresholds for use of undefinitized contract actions supporting 
humanitarian and peacekeeping operations that are currently in effect 
for contingency operations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     11/14/97


Next Action Undetermined

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC32
_______________________________________________________________________




781.  REQUIREMENT UNDER COMPETITION EXCEPTION FOR INTERNATIONAL 
AGREEMENTS (DFARS CASE 97-D324)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-85, Sec 841(b)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 206.302

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to delete the requirement 
for the competition advocate to approve certain justifications and 
approvals that are prepared by the head of a contracting activity.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     11/14/97


Next Action Undetermined

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC33
_______________________________________________________________________




782.  ALLOWABILITY OF COSTS FOR RESTRUCTURING BONUSES (DFARS 
CASE 97-D312)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-56, Sec 8083

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 231.205

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to prohibit use of fiscal 
year 1998 funds to reimburse a contractor for costs paid by the 
contractor to an employee for a bonus or other payment in excess of the 
normal salary paid to the employee, when such payment is part of 
restructuring costs associated with a business combination.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     10/17/97
Interim Final Rule              11/26/97                    62 FR 63035


Next Action Undetermined

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC34
_______________________________________________________________________




783.  LIMITATION OF ALLOWABILITY OF COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN 
CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL UNDER DEFENSE CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 97-D320)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-85, Sec 808

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 231.205

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to limit the allowable 
compensation costs for senior executives of contractors.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     11/14/97


Next Action Undetermined

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062

[[Page 21888]]

Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC35
_______________________________________________________________________




784.  RESTRUCTURING COSTS (DFARS CASE 97-D313)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-56, Sec 8092

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 231.205

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to restrict the Department 
of Defense from reimbursing contractors for restructuring costs unless 
certain conditions are met.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     10/17/97
Interim Final Rule              02/13/98                     63 FR 7308


Next Action Undetermined

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC36
_______________________________________________________________________




785.  ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE ON RECEIVING REPORTS (DFARS CASE 98-
D001)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  41 USC 421

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 232.905

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to revise the language on 
the Department of Defense manual's, Military Standard Contract 
Administration Procedures, authority for electronic signature of 
receiving reports.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     01/12/98


Next Action Undetermined

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC37
_______________________________________________________________________




786.  REFORM OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT 
PROCUREMENT (DFARS CASE 98-D007)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  41 USC 421

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 205; 48 CFR 206; 48 CFR 217; 48 CFR 219; 48 CFR 
225; 48 CFR 226; 48 CFR 235; 48 CFR 236; 48 CFR 252; 48 CFR 253

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to revise language 
concerning small disadvantaged businesses programs, in accordance with 
the Department of Justice proposal to reform affirmative action in 
Federal procurement and consistent with FAR changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     02/09/98


Next Action Undetermined

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC38
_______________________________________________________________________




787.  TELEVISION-AUDIO SUPPORT ACTIVITY (T-ASA) (DFARS CASE 98-
D008)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  41 USC 421

CFR Citation:  48 CFR ch 2, app B

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to move the responsibility 
for the partial assignment of Federal Stock Class 5820 from the Army to 
the Defense Logistics Agency.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     02/09/98


Next Action Undetermined

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC39

[[Page 21889]]

_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)                           Completed Actions


Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)



_______________________________________________________________________




788. COST PRINCIPLES (DFARS CASE 95-D714)

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 231

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/08/97                    62 FR 47155
Final Action Effective          09/08/97

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: Kathleen Fenk
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AA89
_______________________________________________________________________




789. PAST PERFORMANCE (DFARS CASE 95-D715)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 213.106; 48 CFR 214.201; 48 CFR 215.605; 48 CFR 
242.1502; 48 CFR 242.1503

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/20/97                    62 FR 44247

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: Kathleen Fenk
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AA91
_______________________________________________________________________




790. AUTHORITY TO WAIVE FOREIGN PURCHASE RESTRICTIONS (DFARS CASE 96-
D319)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 225; 48 CFR 252.225

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Closed Into DFARS Case 97-D321  11/19/97

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: Kathleen Fenk
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350

RIN: 0750-AB58
_______________________________________________________________________




791. REVISIONS TO BERRY AMENDMENT (DFARS CASE 96-D333)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 212.504; 48 CFR 225.7002; 48 CFR 252.225; 48 CFR 
244.403; 48 CFR 252.212; 48 CFR 252.244

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/08/97                    62 FR 47153
Final Action Effective          09/08/97

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: Kathleen Fenk
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350

RIN: 0750-AB61
_______________________________________________________________________




792. BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM--REPORTING OF UNITED STATES 
EXPENDITURES (DFARS CASE 97-D008)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 225.305; 48 CFR 252.225

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Closed                          02/11/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Kathleen Fenk
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AB85
_______________________________________________________________________




793. REVISION OF DFARS REGARDING CONTRACTING ACTION REPORTING (DFARS 
CASE 97-D013)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 204.670; 48 CFR 253.204

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/20/97                    62 FR 44221
Final Action Effective          10/01/97

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: Kathleen Fenk
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AB88
_______________________________________________________________________




794. TEST CONTRACT FORMAT (DFARS CASE 97-D017)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 215.406

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Closed Case                     09/10/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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: Kathleen Fenk
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AB89
_______________________________________________________________________




795. DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM NUMBER (DFARS CASE 97-D019)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 204; 48 CFR 253

[[Page 21890]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/15/97                    62 FR 48181
Final Action Effective          09/15/97

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: Kathleen Fenk
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AB92
_______________________________________________________________________




796.  WARRANTIES IN WEAPON SYSTEM ACQUISITIONS (DFARS CASE 97-
D326)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  PL 105-85, Sec 847

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 246.703; 48 CFR 246.704; 48 CFR 246.770

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 847 of 
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998. Section 
847 repeals the requirement for contractor guarantees on major weapons 
systems.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     11/14/97
Final Action                    02/06/98                     63 FR 6109
Final Action Effective          02/06/98

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC03
_______________________________________________________________________




797.  ACQUISITION OF MAPPING SERVICES (DFARS CASE 98-D006)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  41 USC 421

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 236.601

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modify the Defense FAR Supplement to implement language in 
Conference Report 105-265, expressing the expectation that the National 
Imagery and Mapping Agency will use qualifications based selection 
process for mapping, charting, and geodesy service contracts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case opened                     02/06/98
Closed                          02/11/98

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: Kathleen Fenk, Business Analyst, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Directorate, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition 
Regulations Council, ATTN: IMD 3D139, OUSD(A&T), 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

RIN: 0750-AC15
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Department of the Army (DOA)



_______________________________________________________________________




798.  THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 
PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 518

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule updates the Army FOIA program. This change 
incorporates DoD policies as required by public law.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gregory D. Showalter, Army Federal Register Liaison 
Officer, Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Records 
Management Program Services, ATTN: TAPC-PDR-P, 6000 6th Street, Stop 
C55, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5576
Phone: 703 806-3708

RIN: 0702-AA30

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)                         Proposed Rule Stage


U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)



_______________________________________________________________________




799. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY; PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE NATIONAL 
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 4321 et seq; 40 CFR 1500.6

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 230

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this regulatory revision is to clarify and 
provide additional guidance for Corps NEPA requirements for activities 
at Federal water resource development projects and lands.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/98
Final Action                    09/00/98
Final Action Effective          11/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Forrester Einarsen, Biologist, Department of Defense, 
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Office of Environmental Policy (CECW-AR-
E), 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315-3861
Phone: 703 428-7081
Fax: 703 428-6529

RIN: 0710-AA42
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)



_______________________________________________________________________




800. REGULATORY PROGRAM OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS--ADMINISTRATIVE 
APPEALS

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:  33 USC 401; 33 USC 403; 33 USC 1344; 33 USC 1413

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 331

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulation establishes an administrative appeal process 
for permit denials by permit applicants and wetland delineations by 
property owners. This process is included in the President's Wetland 
Protection Plan to increase fairness in the permitting process by 
allowing landowners to seek a speedy recourse of these decisions 
without having to go to court.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/19/95                    60 FR 37280
NPRM Comment Period End         09/05/95
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          09/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sam Collinson, Chief, Policy Development Section, 
Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, ATTN: CECW-OR, 
Washington, DC 20314-1000
Phone: 202 761-0199

RIN: 0710-AA41
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)                           Long-Term Actions


U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)



_______________________________________________________________________




801. REGULATORY PROGRAMS OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

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

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 320 to 330

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sam Collinson
Phone: 202 761-0199

RIN: 0710-AA30
_______________________________________________________________________




802. REGULATORY PROGRAMS OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS, WETLAND DELINEATOR 
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

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:  33 CFR 320; 33 CFR 323; 33 CFR 325; 33 CFR 328; 33 CFR 
333

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/14/95                    60 FR 13654
NPRM Comment Period End         04/13/95
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Collen Charles
Phone: 202 761-1784

RIN: 0710-AA38

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


Department of the Navy (NAVY)



_______________________________________________________________________




803. ADJUSTMENTS TO PRICES UNDER SHIPBUILDING CONTRACTS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  10 USC 2405

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The interim rule prescribes policies and procedures to 
restrict contract price adjustments under shipbuilding contracts, thus 
implementing by regulation the requirements of 10 USC 2405. The interim 
rule also defines the terminology of 10 USC 2405 and promulgates a 
solicitation provision and contract clause on price adjustments to 
shipbuilding contracts. This action is intended to clarify the meaning 
and ensure the consistent interpretation, implementation, and 
administration of the statute.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/16/89                    54 FR 47689
NPRM Comment Period End         02/15/90                     55 FR 3608
NPRM                            06/29/90                    55 FR 26708
NPRM Comment Period End         08/16/90                    55 FR 33541
Public Hearing                  10/26/90                    55 FR 43150
Interim Final Rule              12/05/91                    56 FR 63664
Final Action                    06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: CDR J.W. Coyne, Department of Defense, Department of 
the Navy, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, 
Development and Acquisition), Washington, DC 20350-1000
Phone: 703 602-9977
Fax: 703 602-4514
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0703-AA34
_______________________________________________________________________




804. USE OF DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY AVIATION FACILITIES BY OTHER THAN 
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AIRCRAFT

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  49 USC 1507

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 766

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This part establishes the policy and procedures for the use 
of Navy and Marine Corps aviation facilities by aircraft other than 
United States Department of Defense aircraft.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/01/94                    59 FR 61561
NPRM Comment Period End         01/03/95
Final Action                    06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: CDR D.W. Kelch, Department of Defense, Department of 
the Navy, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, (N885) 2000 Navy 
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20350-2000
Phone: 703 604-7711
Fax: 703 604-6969
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0703-AA48
_______________________________________________________________________




805.  SHIPBUILDING CAPABILITY PRESERVATION AGREEMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  10 USC 2501(b); 10 USC 7315; PL 105-85, sec 1027

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 5231 (New)

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, December 18, 1997.
The Navy was given 30 days from enactment of Public Law 105-85 to 
establish application procedures and must submit to Congress a report 
on applications received not later than February 15, 1998.

Abstract: This interim rule adds part 5231 to the Dept. of Navy 
Acquisition Regulations (48 CFR chapter 52) to implement section 1027 
of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 1998 (Public 
Law 105-85). Section 1027 permits the Navy to enter into a shipbuilding 
capability preservation agreement where it would facilitate the 
achievement of the policy objectives set forth in 10 USC 2501(b). Such 
an agreement would permit the contractor to claim certain indirect 
costs attributable to its private sector work on its shipbuilding 
contracts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/22/97                    62 FR 66826
Final Action                    05/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: Clarence Belton, Office of the Asst. Secretary of the 
Navy, Acquisition and Business Management, Department of Defense, 
Department of the Navy, 2211 South Clark Place, Arlington, VA 22244-
5104
Phone: 703 602-2807
Fax: 703 602-2117
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0703-AA50
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Department of the Air Force (AF)



_______________________________________________________________________




806.  AIR FORCE RULE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND STANDARDS FOR 
CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  EO 12473

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 847

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Publication of the Air Force rules and standards puts 
civilian legal practitioners and their staffs on notice to the 
requirements of the rules and standards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Maj Stephen Suetterlein, Department of Defense, 
Department of the Air Force, AFLSA/JACA, 1420 Air Force Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20330-1420

[[Page 21893]]

Phone: 703 697-0413

RIN: 0701-AA57
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


Department of the Air Force (AF)



_______________________________________________________________________




807.  ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS PROCESS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  PL 91-190; EO 12114

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 989

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Provides policy and guidance for consideration of 
environmental matters in the Air Force decision-making process.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/24/97                    62 FR 67305
NPRM Comment Period End         02/23/98
Final Action                    05/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth L. Reinerton, Department of Defense, Department 
of the Air Force, HQ USAF/ILEV, 1260 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20330-1260
Phone: 703 695-8942

RIN: 0701-AA56
_______________________________________________________________________




808.  APPOINTMENT TO THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  10 USC 903; 10 USC 8013

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 901

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Provides instructions on processing nominations and 
appointments to the United States Air Force Academy.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/01/97                    62 FR 63485
NPRM Comment Period End         01/30/98
Final Action                    05/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Parker, Department of Defense, Department of the 
Air Force, HQ USAFA/RRA, 1040 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330-
1040
Phone: 703 697-7116

RIN: 0701-AA58
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs (DODOASHA)



_______________________________________________________________________




809. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); REVISIONS TO THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  10 USC ch 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises the comprehensive CHAMPUS regulation 
pertaining to basic CHAMPUS benefits in accordance with several 
statutory changes. This rule: sets forth the requirements for 
reinstatement of CHAMPUS eligibility for beneficiaries under age 65 who 
would otherwise have lost eligibility for CHAMPUS due to eligibility 
for Medicare as a result of disability or end-stage renal disease 
(ESRD); establishes new classes of CHAMPUS eligibles; establishes the 
Transitional Assistance Management Program which provides transitional 
health care for members (and their dependents) who served on active 
duty in support of a contingency operation and for members (and their 
dependents) who are involuntarily separated from active duty; allows 
former spouses who buy a conversion health policy to keep CHAMPUS 
eligibility for twenty-four (24) months for preexisting conditions that 
are not covered by the conversion policy; and makes minor technical 
revisions to the double coverage provisions. In order to expedite 
compliance with the statutory requirements, all of these provisions 
have been implemented under interim instructions. This proposed rule 
also adds a new category of eligible beneficiary under the Continued 
Health Care Benefit Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: LtCol Jo Longley, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs
Phone: 703 695-3323
Fax: 703 693-8233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA39

[[Page 21894]]

_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs (DODOASHA)



_______________________________________________________________________




810. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); FORMER SPOUSE/WIDOW(ER) AND FEDERAL CLAIMS COLLECTION ACT 
(DOD 6010.8-R)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  10 USC ch 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule updates regulation changes to stipulate that 
annulled remarriages of former spouses or widows or widowers will be 
regarded as if the remarriage had never taken place and will reinstate 
their eligibility effective 12:01 a.m. of the day following the 
annulment; will clarify the effect of Medicare entitlement of former 
spouses; and will adopt the Federal Claims Collection Act and the 
Federal Claims Collection Standards by reference.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/24/91                    56 FR 48135
NPRM Comment Period End         10/24/91
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The Federal Claims Collection portion of this 
rule was published as a Final Rule in the Federal Register on June 30, 
1997 (62 FR 30586). The Former Spouse portion of this rule has been 
incorporated into another proposed rule (CHAMPUS; Revisions to the 
Eligibility Requirements) currently pending OMB review.

Agency Contact: Steve Isaacson, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs
Phone: 303 361-1172
Fax: 303 361-1179
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA07
_______________________________________________________________________




811. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); HOSPITAL PAYMENT FOR AMBULATORY CARE (DOD 6010.8-R)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  10 USC ch 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes a new payment method for ambulatory 
care (other than ambulatory surgery) provided by hospitals to CHAMPUS 
beneficiaries, under which payment amounts would be based on the cost 
of the service rather than on the billed charge, as at present.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/20/94                     59 FR 3046
NPRM Comment Period End         03/21/94
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steve Lillie, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs
Phone: 703 697-8975
Fax: 703 693-8233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA20
_______________________________________________________________________




812. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); PROVIDER CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS--CORPORATE SERVICES 
PROVIDER CLASS; OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS (DOD 6010.8-R)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  10 USC ch 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule presents requirements to permit payment of 
professional or technical health care services rendered by certain 
corporate providers and to self-employed occupational therapists; makes 
amendments to clarify the general requirements for individual 
professional providers; and adds standard provider participation 
agreement provisions when such agreements are otherwise required.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/08/95                    60 FR 12717
NPRM Comment Period End         05/08/95
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The Occupational Therapists portion of this 
rule was published in the Federal Register as a Final Rule on June 30, 
1997 (62 FR 35086).

Agency Contact: Mike Kottyan, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs
Phone: 303 361-1120
Fax: 303 361-1179

RIN: 0720-AA27
_______________________________________________________________________




813. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); TRANSPLANTS (DOD 6010.8-R)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  10 USC ch 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes coverage for heart-lung, single or 
double lung, and combined liver-kidney transplantation for those 
patients who meet specific patient selection criteria; establishes 
preauthorization requirements for heart, liver, heart-lung, single or 
double lung, combined liver-kidney transplantation, high dose 
chemotherapy and stem cell transplantation, and air ambulance (in 
conjunction with lung or heart-lung transplantation preauthorizations); 
extends coverage of cardiac rehabilitation to those patients who have 
had heart valve surgery, heart or heart-lung transplantation; 
authorizes an exception to the ambulance benefit to allow organ 
transplantation candidates to be transported to a certified CHAMPUS 
organ transplant center instead of the closest appropriate facility; 
authorizes pulmonary rehabilitation for beneficiaries whose conditions 
are considered appropriate for pulmonary rehabilitation according to 
guidelines adopted by the Director, OCHAMPUS, or a designee; recognizes 
certain transplant centers that meet specific criteria as an authorized 
CHAMPUS institutional provider; and clarifies the CHAMPUS position on 
consortium programs for organ transplantation to allow individual 
hospitals which are members of a consortium to use the combined 
(pooled) experience and survival data of the consortium team to meet

[[Page 21895]]

CHAMPUS requirements for authorization as a certified CHAMPUS organ 
transplant center.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/17/95                    60 FR 14403
NPRM Comment Period End         05/16/95
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cyndi Speight, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs
Phone: 703 697-8975
Fax: 703 693-8233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA28
_______________________________________________________________________




814. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); INDIVIDUAL CASE MANAGEMENT (DOD 6010.8-R)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  10 USC ch 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements provisions of the 1993 National Defense 
Authorization Act which allows the Secretary of Defense to establish a 
case management program for CHAMPUS beneficiaries with extraordinary 
medical or psychological disorders and to allow such beneficiaries 
medical or psychological services, supplies, or durable medical 
equipment excluded by law or regulation as a CHAMPUS benefit. Under 
this program, waiver of benefit limits to the Basic CHAMPUS program may 
be authorized for beneficiaries when the provision of such services or 
supplies is cost-effective and clinically appropriate, as compared to 
historical or projected CHAMPUS/MTF utilization of health care 
services. It is designed to develop a cost-effective plan of care by 
targeting appropriate resources to meet the individual needs of the 
beneficiary.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/04/96                      61 FR 339
NPRM Comment Period End         03/04/96
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Capt. Deborah Kamin, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs
Phone: 703 697-8975
Fax: 703 693-8233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA30
_______________________________________________________________________




815. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); NONAVAILABILITY STATEMENT (DOD 6010.8-R)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  10 USC ch 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises certain requirements and procedures for the 
TRICARE Program, the purpose of which is to implement a comprehensive 
managed health care delivery system composed of military medical 
treatment facilities and CHAMPUS. Issues addressed in this rule include 
priority for access to care in military treatment facilities and 
requirements for payment of enrollment fees. This rule also includes 
provisions revising the requirement that certain beneficiaries obtain a 
non-availability statement from a military treatment facility commander 
prior to receiving certain health care services from civilian 
providers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/07/97                    62 FR 16510
NPRM Comment Period End         06/06/97
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steve Lillie, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs
Phone: 703 695-3350
Fax: 703 693-8233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA35
_______________________________________________________________________




816. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); EXTENSION OF THE ACTIVE DUTY DEPENDENTS DENTAL PLAN TO 
OVERSEAS AREAS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  10 USC ch 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements recently enacted statutory authority for 
the extension of the Active Duty Dependents Dental Plan to overseas 
areas. This rule provides for adjustments in the program in overseas 
areas. This rule details the implementation and operation of the 
program which will ensure access to dental care for family members 
accompanying their active duty sponsors overseas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/25/97                    62 FR 39940
Interim Final Rule 
Administrative Correction       08/11/97                    62 FR 42905
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carol Ortega, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs
Phone: 703 697-8975
Fax: 703 693-8233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA36
_______________________________________________________________________




817. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); TRICARE PROGRAM; REIMBURSEMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  10 USC ch 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to revise certain requirements and 
procedures for reimbursement under the TRICARE program, the purpose of 
which is to implement a comprehensive managed health care delivery 
system composed of military medical treatment facilities and CHAMPUS. 
Issues addressed in

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this rule include: implementation of changes made to the Medicare 
Prospective Payment System (PPS) upon which the CHAMPUS DRG-based 
payment system is modeled and required by law to follow wherever 
practicable, along with changes to make our DRG-based payment system 
operate better; extension of the balance billing limitations currently 
in place for individual and professional providers to non-
institutional, non-professional providers; adjusting the CHAMPUS 
maximum allowable charge (CMAC) rate in the small number cases where 
the CMAC rate is less than the Medicare rate; and implementing the 
government-wide debarment rule where any provider excluded or suspended 
from CHAMPUS shall be excluded from all other programs and activities 
involving Federal financial assistance, such as Medicare or Medicaid, 
and adding violations of our balance billing or claims filing 
requirements to the list of provider actions considered violations of 
the TRICARE/CHAMPUS program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/14/97                    62 FR 61058
NPRM Comment Period End         01/13/98
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Major Kathy Larkin, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs
Phone: 703 695-3323
Fax: 703 693-8233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA37
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818. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); EXCEPTION TO THE CHAMPUS DUAL COMPENSATION/CONFLICT OF 
INTEREST PROVISIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  10 USC ch 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Currently, any individual who is a civilian employee of the 
United States government cannot be authorized by CHAMPUS as a provider 
of medical services. We propose to provide an exception to this 
prohibition to permit these individuals to be authorized CHAMPUS 
providers if they meet three conditions. First, they must be employed 
by the government agency on a part-time basis, that is, less than 
twenty (20) hours per week. Second, the agency must certify that unique 
or special circumstances detrimental to the delivery of quality health 
care exist that can be overcome only by employing part-time, non-
government physicians. Third, the agency and the physician must certify 
that they understand and have taken appropriate measures to avoid 
violation of Standards of Conduct, dual compensation, and conflict of 
interest requirements including protection against referral of patients 
to the employee's private practice.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/26/97                    62 FR 45196
NPRM Comment Period End         10/27/97
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steve Isaacson, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs
Phone: 303 361-1172
Fax: 303 361-1179
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA41
_______________________________________________________________________




819.  CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED 
SERVICES (CHAMPUS); STATE VICTIMS OF CRIME COMPENSATION PROGRAMS; VOICE 
PROSTHESES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  10 USC ch 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes OCHAMPUS as a primary payer to State 
Victims of Crime Compensation Programs and establishes voice prostheses 
as a CHAMPUS benefit.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Amendments to 
199.2 and 199.8 Effective       09/13/94                    62 FR 54383
Interim Final Rule Revision of 
199.4(g)(48) Effective          10/03/94                    62 FR 54383
Interim Final Rule              10/20/97                    62 FR 54383
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/19/97
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Connie Kiese, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs
Phone: 303 361-1178

RIN: 0720-AA42
_______________________________________________________________________




820.  CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED 
SERVICES (CHAMPUS); WAIVER OF COLLECTION OF PAYMENTS DUE FROM CERTAIN 
PERSONS UNAWARE OF LOSS OF CHAMPUS ELIGIBILITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  10 USC ch 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule authorizes the waiver of collection of payments due 
from individuals who lost their CHAMPUS eligibility when they became 
eligible for Medicare part A, due to disability or end stage renal 
disease.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/04/97                    62 FR 64191
NPRM Comment Period End         02/02/98
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cynthia Speight, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs
Phone: 703 697-8975
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA43

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821.  CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED 
SERVICES (CHAMPUS); TRICARE PRIME BALANCE BILLING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  10 USC ch 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes financial protections for TRICARE Prime 
enrollees in limited circumstances when they receive covered services 
from a non-network provider. This rule is published to provide 
protection for TRICARE Prime enrollees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/13/98                     63 FR 7287
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/16/98
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/14/98
Final Action                    04/00/98
Final Action Effective          06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Major Kathy Larkin, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs
Phone: 703 695-3323
Fax: 703 693-8233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA46
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)                           Completed Actions


Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs (DODOASHA)



_______________________________________________________________________




822. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION VISITS AND 
IMMUNIZATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 199

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/05/97                    62 FR 46877
Final Action Effective          10/06/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cyndi Speight
Phone: 703 697-8975
Fax: 703 693-8233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA33
_______________________________________________________________________




823. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); TRICARE RETIREE DENTAL PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 199

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/23/97                    62 FR 66992
Final Action Effective          01/22/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cyndi Speight
Phone: 703 695-3323
Fax: 703 693-8233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA38
_______________________________________________________________________




824. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); SELECTED RESERVE DENTAL PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 199

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/23/97                    62 FR 66989
Final Action Effective          01/22/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cyndi Speight
Phone: 703 695-3323
Fax: 703 693-8233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA40
_______________________________________________________________________




825.  CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED 
SERVICES (CHAMPUS); TRICARE RETIREE DENTAL PROGRAM (TRDP)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  10 USC ch 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program 
(TRDP) to provide dental care to military members entitled to retired 
pay and eligible family members and their dependents. This rule details 
operation of the program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/24/97                    62 FR 34032
NPRM Comment Period End         07/24/97
Final Action                    12/23/97                    62 FR 66992
Final Action Effective          01/22/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cyndi Speight, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs
Phone: 703 695-3323
Fax: 703 693-8233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA44
[FR Doc. 98-5144 Filed 04-24-98; 8:45 am]
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