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


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Part XLVII





Department of Defense

General Services Administration

National Aeronautics and Space Administration





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Federal Acquisition Regulation;



Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)                    


  



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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

48 CFR Ch. 1

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: This agenda provides summary descriptions of regulations being 
developed by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council in compliance with Executive Order 
12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review.'' This agenda is being 
published to allow interested persons an opportunity to participate in 
the rulemaking process. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 
Secretariat has attempted to list all regulations pending at the time 
of publication, except for minor and routine or repetitive actions; 
however, unanticipated requirements may result in the issuance of 
regulations that are not included in this agenda. There is no legal 
significance to the omission of an item from this listing. Also, the 
dates shown for the steps of each action are estimated and are not 
commitments to act on or by the dates shown.

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

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

Dated: February 25, 1998.

Edward C. Loeb,

Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division.

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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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3997         FAR Case 89-12, Pay-As-You-Go Pension Costs..........................................    9000-AC90 
3998         FAR Case 89-42, Liquidated Damages...................................................    9000-AD20 
3999         FAR Case 89-093, Implementation of the Anti-Lobbying Statute.........................    9000-AD76 
4000         FAR Case 91-078, Small Business Subcontracting Reporting.............................    9000-AG04 
4001         FAR Case 94-753, Travel Costs........................................................    9000-AG27 
4002         FAR Case 91-118, Payment by Electronic Fund Transfer.................................    9000-AG49 
4003         FAR Case 95-020, Costs Related to Legal/Other Proceedings............................    9000-AH05 
4004         FAR Case 96-308, Implementation of Commercially Available Off-the-Shelf Item                       
            Acquisition Provisions of the Federal Acquisition Reform Act..........................    9000-AH25 
4005         FAR Case 97-024, Foreign Acquisition.................................................    9000-AH30 
4006         FAR Case 96-011, No-Cost Value Engineering Change Proposals..........................    9000-AH37 
4007         FAR Case 97-300, Liquidated Damages..................................................    9000-AH53 
4008         FAR Case 95-011, Subcontract Consent.................................................    9000-AH57 
4009         FAR Case 97-603, Empowerment Contracting.............................................    9000-AH58 
4010         FAR Case 97-004A, Reform of Affirmative Action in Federal Procurement................    9000-AH59 
4011         FAR Case 95-013, Government Property.................................................    9000-AH60 
4012         FAR Case 96-009; Contract Quality Requirements.......................................    9000-AH61 
4013         FAR Case 94-610, EO 12933, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Certain                      
            Contracts.............................................................................    9000-AH62 
4014         FAR Case 96-023, Clause Flowdown-Commercial Items....................................    9000-AH69 
4015         Federal Acquisition Regulation; Progress Payments....................................    9000-AH70 
4016         FAR Case 97-010, Taxes Associated with Divested Segments.............................    9000-AH71 
4017         FAR Case 97-015, Alternate Dispute Resolution--1996..................................    9000-AH72 
4018         FAR Case 97-011, Evidence of Shipment in Electronic Data Interchange Transactions....    9000-AH73 
4019         FAR Case 97-007, Travel Reimbursement................................................    9000-AH76 
4020         FAR Case 97-014, Part 30 Deviations..................................................    9000-AH77 
4021         FAR Case 97-016, Contractor Purchasing System Review Exclusions......................    9000-AH82 
4022         FAR Case 97-004B, Reform of Affirmative Action in Federal Procurement................    9000-AH84 
4023         FAR Case 96-018, Use of Brand Name Item Descriptions.................................    9000-AH85 
4024         FAR Case 97-303, Limitation on Allowability of Compensation for Certain Contractor                 
            Personnel.............................................................................    9000-AH90 
4025         FAR Case 97-027, Mandatory Government Source Inspection..............................    9000-AH94 
4026         FAR Case 97-036, Civil Defense Costs.................................................    9000-AH95 
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4027         FAR Case 95-017, Final Overhead Settlement...........................................    9000-AG87 
4028         FAR Case 95-034, Novation and Related Agreements.....................................    9000-AH18 
4029         FAR Case 95-029, Part 15 Rewrite - Phase I...........................................    9000-AH21 
4030         FAR Case 94-772, Reorganization of FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures....    9000-AH24 
4031         FAR Case 95-032, Independent Research and Development/Bid and Proposal Costs for                   
            Fiscal Year 1996 and Beyond...........................................................    9000-AH26 
4032         FAR Case 95-022, Changes in Contract Administration and Audit Cognizance.............    9000-AH27 
4033         FAR Case 95-307, Use of Data Universal Numbering System as Primary Contractor                      
            Identification........................................................................    9000-AH33 
4034         FAR Case 92-054B, Federal Compliance with Right-To-Know Laws and Pollution Prevention              
            Requirements..........................................................................    9000-AH39 
4035         FAR Case 96-325, Compensation of Certain Contractor Personnel........................    9000-AH50 
4036         FAR Case 96-605, Modular Contracting.................................................    9000-AH55 
4037         FAR Case 96-006; Transfer of Assets Following Business Combination...................    9000-AH56 
4038         FAR Case 96-002, Certificate of Competency (COC).....................................    9000-AH66 
4039         FAR Case 96-022, Standard Form 1406, Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor-                    
            Quality Assurance.....................................................................    9000-AH74 
4040         FAR Case 96-319, Information Technology Management Reform Act of 1996................    9000-AH75 
4041         FAR Case 97-017, Commercial Bills of Lading, Small Package Shipments.................    9000-AH78 
4042         FAR Case 97-018, New Mexico Gross Receipts and Compensating Tax......................    9000-AH79 
4043         FAR Case 97-021, Reporting Trade Sanction Exemptions.................................    9000-AH80 
4044         FAR Case 97-009, Protests to GAO.....................................................    9000-AH81 
4045         FAR Case 97-029, OMB Circular No. A-133..............................................    9000-AH83 
4046         FAR Case 95-602, Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans...........................    9000-AH86 
4047         FAR Case 97-026, SIC Code and Size Standard Appeals..................................    9000-AH87 
4048         FAR Case 97-025, Administrative Changes to Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)                         
            Applicability.........................................................................    9000-AH88 
4049         FAR Case 97-020, Applicability of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) coverage...........    9000-AH89 
4050         FAR Case 97-305, Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program................    9000-AH91 
4051         FAR Case 97-601, Procurement Integrity Clauses.......................................    9000-AH92 
4052         FAR Case 97-039, Treatment of Caribbean Basin Country End Products...................    9000-AH93 
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION Long-Term Actions


NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)



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3997. FAR CASE 89-12, PAY-AS-YOU-GO PENSION COSTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 30; 48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              03/29/89                    54 FR 13022
NPRM                            09/23/97                    62 FR 49900
NPRM Comment Period End         11/24/97
Interim Final Rule - 2nd 
Publication                     00/00/00
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AC90
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3998. FAR CASE 89-42, LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 100-656, Sec 304

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AD20

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3999. FAR CASE 89-093, IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ANTI-LOBBYING STATUTE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 101-121, Sec 319

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 3; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AD76
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4000. FAR CASE 91-078, SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING REPORTING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 53.219

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AG04
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4001. FAR CASE 94-753, TRAVEL COSTS

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 31.205-46

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

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AG27
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4002. FAR CASE 91-118, PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFER

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 32.9; 48 CFR 52.232

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To amend subpart 32.9 and to add solicitation provisions and 
contract clauses at 52.232 to implement guidance to address the use of 
electronic fund transfers for Federal contract payments. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is 
not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AG49
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4003. FAR CASE 95-020, COSTS RELATED TO LEGAL/OTHER PROCEEDINGS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To award the cost principle governing the allowability of 
costs related to litigation. This regulatory action was not subject to 
Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993. This is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH05
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4004. FAR CASE 96-308, IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE OFF-THE-
SHELF ITEM ACQUISITION PROVISIONS OF THE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REFORM ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  PL 104-106, sec 4203

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

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

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH25
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4005. FAR CASE 97-024, FOREIGN ACQUISITION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation to rewrite 
guidance and clauses on foreign acquisition. This regulatory action was 
not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive 
Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 
U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH30
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4006. FAR CASE 96-011, NO-COST VALUE ENGINEERING CHANGE PROPOSALS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 48.104-3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the FAR to clarify that the no-cost VECP 
guidance at FAR 48.104-3 permits the use of no-cost settlements when 
the Contracting Officer has balanced the administrative costs of 
negotiating a settlement against the anticipated savings and when, in 
the Contracting Officer's judgment, reliance on other VECP approaches 
likely would not be more cost effective and the no-cost settlement 
would provide adequate consideration to the Government. The no-cost 
VECP

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alternatives were not intended for use when significant cost savings 
are anticipated on the instant contract. This regulatory action was not 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 
804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH37
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4007. FAR CASE 97-300, LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 100-656, sec 304

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 11.501; 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 52; 48 CFR 53

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The CAAC and the DARC are proposing to amend FAR 19.7 to 
clarify policy on liquidated damages and commercial subcontracting 
plans and to implement OFPP Policy Letter 95-1, Subcontracting Plans 
for Companies Supplying Commercial Items. This regulatory action was 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993. This is not a major rule under 5 
U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/11/97                    62 FR 17960
NPRM Comment Period End         06/10/97
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH53
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4008. FAR CASE 95-011, SUBCONTRACT CONSENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 4.705-3; 48 CFR 22.810; 48 CFR 35.009; 48 CFR 
36.606; 48 CFR 44; 48 CFR 52.244-1 to 52.244-5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation to reduce 
requirements for consent to subcontract. The rule eliminates the 
consent requirements for contractors that have an approved purchasing 
system, except when specific subcontracts requiring consent are 
identified by the CO; eliminates consent requirement for fixed-price 
redeterminable contracts; and increases, to the simplified acquisition 
threshold, the dollar level at which consent requirements are included 
in time-and-materials, labor-hour, and letter contracts. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is 
not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/21/97                    62 FR 19465
NPRM Comment Period End         06/20/97
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH57
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4009. FAR CASE 97-603, EMPOWERMENT CONTRACTING

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 12.301; 48 CFR 14.206; 48 CFR 15.605; 48 CFR 
26.3; 48 CFR 36.602; 48 CFR 52.226

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council is proposing 
amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to establish 
phase one of an Empowerment Contracting Program that provides 
procurement incentives to both large and small businesses to encourage 
their activity in areas of general and severe economic distress. This 
action is being taken to implement Presidential Executive Order 13005 
of May 21, 1996, entitled ``Empowerment Contracting.'' On September 13, 
1996, the Department of Commerce (DOC) published in the Federal 
Register proposed guidelines for implementing Executive Order 13005 in 
the FAR. The proposed amendments to the FAR that are being published 
here are largely based on those guidelines. This regulatory action was 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993. This is a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 
804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/18/97                    62 FR 19200
NPRM Comment Period End         06/17/97
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

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Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH58
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4010. FAR CASE 97-004A, REFORM OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IN FEDERAL 
PROCUREMENT

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority:  PL 103-355, sec 7102

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 5.207; 48 CFR 6.203; 48 CFR 12.303; 48 CFR 
14.206; 48 CFR 15.605; 48 CFR 15.608; 48 CFR 15.1002; 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 
52.219; 48 CFR 53

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council is proposing 
amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) concerning 
programs for small disadvantaged business (SDB) concerns. These 
amendments conform to a Department of Justice (DOJ) proposal to reform 
affirmative action in Federal procurement. DOJ's proposal is designed 
to ensure compliance with the constitutional standards established by 
the Supreme Court in Adarand Constructors, Inc. v. Pena. 115 S.Ct. 2097 
(1995). The FAR proposed rule would establish three procurement 
mechanisms benefiting small disadvantaged businesses (SDBs): (a) The 
first mechanism is a price evaluation adjustment of up to ten percent 
in certain two-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Major 
Groups authorized by the Administrator of the Office of Federal 
Procurement Policy (OFPP); (b) The second mechanism is a source 
selection evaluation factor or subfactor for planned SDB participation, 
primarily at the subcontract level, in the performance of a contract in 
the SIC Major Groups; (c) The third mechanism provides for a monetary 
incentive for subcontracting with SDBs. This regulatory action was 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993. This is a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 
804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/09/97                    62 FR 25786
NPRM Comment Period End         07/08/97
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH59
_______________________________________________________________________




4011. FAR CASE 95-013, GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 45; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule will simplify procedures and eliminate requirements 
related to the management and disposition of Government property in the 
possession of contractors.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/02/97                    62 FR 30186
NPRM Comment Period End         08/15/97
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH60
_______________________________________________________________________




4012. FAR CASE 96-009; CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 46; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the FAR to reflect a preference for 
commercial contract quality requirements rather than Federal or 
military specifications. This regulatory action was not subject to 
Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/02/97                    62 FR 35891
NPRM Comment Period End         09/02/97
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH61
_______________________________________________________________________




4013. FAR CASE 94-610, EO 12933, NONDISPLACEMENT OF QUALIFIED WORKERS 
UNDER CERTAIN CONTRACTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  EO 12933

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the FAR to implement EO 12933 regarding 
right of refusal for certain service employees. This regulatory action 
was subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive 
Order 12866, dated September 30, 1998, and is not a major rule under 5 
U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/22/97                    62 FR 44823
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no

[[Page 22908]]

paperwork burden associated with this action.

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

RIN: 9000-AH62
_______________________________________________________________________




4014. FAR CASE 96-023, CLAUSE FLOWDOWN-COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 52.244-6

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes amendments to the clause at FAR 52.244-6, 
Subcontracts for Commercial Items and Commercial Comments, to clarify 
that contractors are required to include, in subcontracts at any tier 
for commercial items or commercial components, the FAR clauses and 
provisions listed in the clause at FAR 52.244-6 and such other clauses 
and provisions as may be required by addenda, to the extent they are 
applicable or necessary to establish the reasonableness of prices under 
FAR part 15.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/23/97                    62 FR 49903
NPRM Comment Period End         11/24/97
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH69
_______________________________________________________________________




4015. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION; PROGRESS PAYMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  10 USC ch 137

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Director of Defense Procurement, Department of Defense, 
has established a special interagency team with participants from the 
OUSD (Comptroller), the Military Departments, the DLA, the DCAA, the 
DFAS, the DOE, and the NASA, that will review and rewrite FAR Part 32 
and Part 52 provisions regarding Progress Payments to make them easier 
to understand and to minimize the burdens imposed on contractors and 
contracting officers. The Director of Defense Procurement will provide 
a forum for an exchange of ideas and information with government and 
industry personnel by holding at least one public meeting, soliciting 
public comments, and publishing notices of public meetings in the 
Federal Register. Discussion will focus on draft revisions of FAR Part 
32, Subpart 32.5, Progress Payments Based on Costs, and associated 
contract clauses and forms.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/01/97                    62 FR 23740
ANPRM Comment Period End        05/30/97
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Michele P. Peterson, Executive Editor, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), DOD(PDUSD(A&T)DP/
CPF, Room 3C800, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3060
Phone: 703 695-7197
Fax: 703 693-9616

RIN: 9000-AH70
_______________________________________________________________________




4016.  FAR CASE 97-010, TAXES ASSOCIATED WITH DIVESTED SEGMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31.205-41

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the FAR to add increased taxes resulting 
from a contractors sale of segment to the list of unallowable costs in 
the cost principle. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993. This is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/23/97                    62 FR 49903
NPRM Comment Period End         11/24/97
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH71
_______________________________________________________________________




4017.  FAR CASE 97-015, ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION--1996

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 6.302-3; 48 CFR 24.202; 48 CFR 33.201; 48 CFR 
33.204; 48 CFR 33.207; 48 CFR 33.214; 48 CFR 52.233-1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule amends the FAR to implement the Administrative 
Dispute Resolution Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-320) and Section 4321(a)(7) 
of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-106). This regulatory 
action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under 
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This is not a major 
rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/27/97                    62 FR 55678
NPRM Comment Period End         12/26/97
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

[[Page 22909]]

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH72
_______________________________________________________________________




4018.  FAR CASE 97-011, EVIDENCE OF SHIPMENT IN ELECTRONIC DATA 
INTERCHANGE TRANSACTIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 52.247-48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
revise the use of electronic data interchange transactions and to 
streamline the payment process when supplies are purchased free onboard 
destination with inspection and acceptance of origin. This regulatory 
action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under 
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major 
rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/27/98                     63 FR 4074
NPRM Comment Period End         03/30/98


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. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

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

RIN: 9000-AH73
_______________________________________________________________________




4019.  FAR CASE 97-007, TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31.205-46

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule amends the FAR to increase from $25 to $75 the 
maximum travel expense amount that contractor personnel may claim 
without providing a supporting receipt. This regulatory action was 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 
804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/09/97                    62 FR 64932
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 9000-AH76
_______________________________________________________________________




4020.  FAR CASE 97-014, PART 30 DEVIATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1.402

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the FAR to remove the prohibition against 
authorizing deviations from certain sections pertinent to cost 
accounting standards administration. This regulatory action was not 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 
804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH77
_______________________________________________________________________




4021.  FAR CASE 97-016, CONTRACTOR PURCHASING SYSTEM REVIEW 
EXCLUSIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 44.302; 48 CFR 44.303

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends (1) FAR 44.302 to exclude competitively 
awarded firm-fixed-price and competitively awarded fixed-price with 
economic price adjustment contracts for the dollar amount used to 
determine if a contractor's level of sales to the Government warrants 
the conduct of a CPSR; and (2) FAR 44.303 to exclude subcontracts 
awarded by a contractor exclusively in support of competitively awarded 
firm-fixed-price and competitively awarded fixed-price with economic 
price adjustment contracts from evaluation during a CPSR. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is 
not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/06/98                      63 FR 649
NPRM Comment Period End         03/09/98
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

[[Page 22910]]

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

RIN: 9000-AH82
_______________________________________________________________________




4022.  FAR CASE 97-004B, REFORM OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IN FEDERAL 
PROCUREMENT

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority:  PL 103-355, sec 7102

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 12.303; 48 CFR 15.304; 48 CFR 15.305; 48 CFR 
15.503; 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 52.212-2; 48 CFR 52.212-3; 48 CFR 52.212-5; 
48 CFR 52.219-8; 48 CFR 52.219-9; 48 CFR 52.219-10; 48 CFR 52.219-24; 
48 CFR 52.219-25; 48 CFR 52.219-26; 48 CFR 53

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council is proposing 
amendment to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) concerning 
programs for small disadvantaged business (SDB) concerns. These 
amendments conform to a Department of Justice (DOJ) proposal to reform 
affirmative action in Federal procurement. DOJ's proposal is designed 
to ensure compliance with the constitutional standards established by 
the Supreme Court in Adarand Constructors, Inc. v. Pena. 115 S. Ct. 
2097 (1995). The FAR proposed rule would establish two procurement 
mechanisms benefiting small disadvantaged businesses (SDBs): (a) The 
first mechanism is a source selection evaluation factor or subfactor 
for planned SDB participation, primarily at the subcontract level, in 
the performance of a contract in the SIC Major Groups; (b) The second 
mechanism provides for a monetary incentive for subcontracting with 
SDBs. This regulatory action was subject to Office of Management and 
Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. 
This is a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/09/97                    62 FR 25786
NPRM Comment Period End         07/08/97
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH84
_______________________________________________________________________




4023.  FAR CASE 96-018, USE OF BRAND NAME ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 11.104; 48 CFR 11.104-1; 48 CFR 11.104-2; 48 CFR 
11.106; 48 CFR 13.106-2; 48 CFR 13.602; 48 CFR 52.211

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 
Parts 11 and 52 to provide for the use of brand name purchase 
descriptions, including ``brand name or equal,'' ``brand name-no 
substitute,'' and ``brand name as target''; and to add two new related 
solicitation provisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH85
_______________________________________________________________________




4024.  FAR CASE 97-303, LIMITATION ON ALLOWABILITY OF 
COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-85

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31.205-6

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, November 18, 1997.
RIN pertains to the interim rulemaking.

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement Section 808 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 1998 (Pub. L. 105-85) by limiting the allowable 
compensation costs for senior executives of contractors to the 
benchmark compensation amount determined applicable for each fiscal 
year by the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy. This 
regulatory action was subject to Office of Management and Budget Review 
under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This is not a 
major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/23/98                     63 FR 9066


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

RIN: 9000-AH90
_______________________________________________________________________




4025.  FAR CASE 97-027, MANDATORY GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 46

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
facilitate the elimination of unnecessary Government contract quality 
assurance requirements at source. This regulatory action was not 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993. This is not a major rule under 5 
U.S.C. 804.

[[Page 22911]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/20/98                    63 FR 13770
NPRM Comment Period End         05/19/98
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH94
_______________________________________________________________________




4026.  FAR CASE 97-036, CIVIL DEFENSE COSTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
delete the civil defense cost principle. This regulatory action was not 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993. This is not a major rule under 5 
U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/20/98                    63 FR 13771
NPRM Comment Period End         05/19/98
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH95
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION Completed Actions


NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)



_______________________________________________________________________




4027. FAR CASE 95-017, FINAL OVERHEAD SETTLEMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/09/97                    62 FR 64915
Final Action Effective          02/09/98

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

RIN: 9000-AG87
_______________________________________________________________________




4028. FAR CASE 95-034, NOVATION AND RELATED AGREEMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 42.1203; 48 CFR 42.1204; 48 CFR 53.242-1; 48 CFR 
53.243

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/09/97                    62 FR 64934
Final Action Effective          02/09/98

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

RIN: 9000-AH18
_______________________________________________________________________




4029. FAR CASE 95-029, PART 15 REWRITE - PHASE I

Priority:  Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/30/97                    62 FR 51224
Final Action Effective          10/10/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH21
_______________________________________________________________________




4030. FAR CASE 94-772, REORGANIZATION OF FAR PART 13, SIMPLIFIED 
ACQUISITION PROCEDURES

Priority:  Other Significant

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

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/09/97                    62 FR 64916
Final Action Effective          02/09/98

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH24
_______________________________________________________________________




4031. FAR CASE 95-032, INDEPENDENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT/BID AND 
PROPOSAL COSTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 AND BEYOND

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31.205-18

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Published at 62 FR 
64931 with RIN 9000-AH37 in 
error.                          12/09/97                    62 FR 64931
Final Action Effective          02/09/98

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

RIN: 9000-AH26
_______________________________________________________________________




4032. FAR CASE 95-022, CHANGES IN CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND AUDIT 
COGNIZANCE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/23/98                     63 FR 9061
Final Action Effective          04/24/98

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

RIN: 9000-AH27
_______________________________________________________________________




4033. FAR CASE 95-307, USE OF DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM AS PRIMARY 
CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/23/98                     63 FR 9049
Final Action Effective          04/24/98

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH33
_______________________________________________________________________




4034. FAR CASE 92-054B, FEDERAL COMPLIANCE WITH RIGHT-TO-KNOW LAWS AND 
POLLUTION PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/23/98                     63 FR 9051
Final Action Effective          04/24/98

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

RIN: 9000-AH39
_______________________________________________________________________




4035. FAR CASE 96-325, COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31.205-6

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/09/97                    62 FR 64930
Final Action Effective          02/09/98

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

RIN: 9000-AH50
_______________________________________________________________________




4036. FAR CASE 96-605, MODULAR CONTRACTING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 39.103(d)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/23/98                     63 FR 9068
Final Action Effective          04/24/98

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

RIN: 9000-AH55
_______________________________________________________________________




4037. FAR CASE 96-006; TRANSFER OF ASSETS FOLLOWING BUSINESS COMBINATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31.205-6

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/23/98                     63 FR 9067
Final Action Effective          04/24/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no

[[Page 22913]]

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH56
_______________________________________________________________________




4038. FAR CASE 96-002, CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY (COC)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 9; 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/23/98                     63 FR 9053
Final Action Effective          04/24/98

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

RIN: 9000-AH66
_______________________________________________________________________




4039.  FAR CASE 96-022, STANDARD FORM 1406, PREAWARD SURVEY OF 
PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTOR-QUALITY ASSURANCE

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 53.209-1; 48 CFR 53.301-1406

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule amends the FAR to revise Standard Form 1406, 
Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor-Quality Assurance, to delete 
references to canceled specifications and to conform the language in 
the form to the current quality assurance guidance in the FAR. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is 
not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/09/97                    62 FR 64936
Final Action Effective          02/09/98

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

RIN: 9000-AH74
_______________________________________________________________________




4040.  FAR CASE 96-319, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT REFORM 
ACT OF 1996

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-106

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 2.101

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule amends the FAR to implement the Information 
Technology Management Reform Act (ITMRA) of 1996, Division E of Pub. L. 
104-106. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management 
and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 
1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/09/97                    62 FR 64914
Final Action Effective          02/09/98

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH75
_______________________________________________________________________




4041.  FAR CASE 97-017, COMMERCIAL BILLS OF LADING, SMALL 
PACKAGE SHIPMENTS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 47.303-17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the FAR to raise the threshold for requiring 
receipted freight bills for small package shipments, and the maximum 
amount that the Government may pay for invoiced but unsupported 
transportation charges. This regulatory action was not subject to 
Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/09/97                    62 FR 64936
Final Action Effective          02/09/98

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

RIN: 9000-AH78
_______________________________________________________________________




4042.  FAR CASE 97-018, NEW MEXICO GROSS RECEIPTS AND 
COMPENSATING TAX

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 29.401

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the FAR to identify the Defense Special 
Weapons Agency as an agency that has entered into an agreement with the 
State of New Mexico regarding taxation. This regulatory action was 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993. This is not a major rule under 5 
U.S.C. 804.

[[Page 22914]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/09/97                    62 FR 64930
Final Action Effective          12/09/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH79
_______________________________________________________________________




4043.  FAR CASE 97-021, REPORTING TRADE SANCTION EXEMPTIONS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 25.1000; 48 CFR 25.1002

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the FAR to revise the reporting requirements 
for trade sanction exemptions. This regulatory action was not subject 
to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/09/97                    62 FR 64929
Final Action Effective          02/09/98

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

RIN: 9000-AH80
_______________________________________________________________________




4044.  FAR CASE 97-009, PROTESTS TO GAO

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 33

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in 
FAR Part 33 to conform with revision to the General Accounting Office 
Bid Protest regulations. This regulatory action was subject to Office 
of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993 and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/09/97                    62 FR 64933
Final Action Effective          02/09/98

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

RIN: 9000-AH81
_______________________________________________________________________




4045.  FAR CASE 97-029, OMB CIRCULAR NO. A-133

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 15.209; 48 CFR 52.215-2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement revisions to OMB Circular No. A-133, published as a final 
rule on June 30, 1997 in the Federal Register. This regulatory action 
was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under 
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major 
rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/23/98                     63 FR 9054
Final Action Effective          04/24/98

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH83
_______________________________________________________________________




4046.  FAR CASE 95-602, SPECIAL DISABLED AND VIETNAM ERA 
VETERANS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 22.13; 48 CFR 52.212-5; 48 CFR 52.222-35; 48 CFR 
52.222-37

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement revised Department of Labor (DOL) regulations regarding 
affirmative action for employment of disabled veterans and Veterans of 
the Vietnam Era. This regulatory action was subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993. This is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/23/98                     63 FR 9057
Final Action Effective          04/24/98

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

RIN: 9000-AH86

[[Page 22915]]

_______________________________________________________________________




4047.  FAR CASE 97-026, SIC CODE AND SIZE STANDARD APPEALS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 19.302; 48 CFR 19.303

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
conform to the Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations 
pertaining to protest of an offeror's small business representation and 
appeal of a contracting officer's standard industrial classification 
(SIC) code designation and related small business size standard. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This is 
not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/23/98                     63 FR 9055
Final Action Effective          04/24/98

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

RIN: 9000-AH87
_______________________________________________________________________




4048.  FAR CASE 97-025, ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES TO COST 
ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (CAS) APPLICABILITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 30.101; 48 CFR 52.230-1; 48 CFR 52.230-5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
conform to changes made to the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) Board 
rules and regulations. This regulatory action was not subject to Office 
of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/23/98                     63 FR 9060
Final Action Effective          04/24/98

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

RIN: 9000-AH88
_______________________________________________________________________




4049.  FAR CASE 97-020, APPLICABILITY OF COST ACCOUNTING 
STANDARDS (CAS) COVERAGE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
revise the criteria for application of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) 
to negotiated Government contracts. This action was subject to Office 
of Management and Review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 
30, 1993. This is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/23/98                     63 FR 9053
Final Action Effective          04/28/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH89
_______________________________________________________________________




4050.  FAR CASE 97-305, SMALL BUSINESS COMPETITIVENESS 
DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 19.10

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement Section 401 of the Small Business Reauthorization Act of 
1997. Section 401 eliminates the termination date of the Small Business 
competitiveness Demonstration Program. This regulatory action was not 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993. This is not a major rule under 5 
U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/23/98                     63 FR 9056
Final Action Effective          02/23/98

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

RIN: 9000-AH91
_______________________________________________________________________




4051.  FAR CASE 97-601, PROCUREMENT INTEGRITY CLAUSES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 3.104-9; 48 CFR 4.803; 48 CFR 52.212-4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation to revise 
the application of procurement integrity

[[Page 22916]]

requirements to contracts for commercial items. This regulatory action 
was subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive 
Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This is not a major rule under 5 
U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/23/98                     63 FR 9052
Final Action Effective          04/24/98

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

RIN: 9000-AH92
_______________________________________________________________________




4052.  FAR CASE 97-039, TREATMENT OF CARIBBEAN BASIN COUNTRY END 
PRODUCTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 25.402

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
extend the time period for treatment of Caribbean Basin Country End 
Products as eligible products under the Trade Agreement Act. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This is 
not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/23/98                     63 FR 9059
Final Action Effective          02/23/98

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

RIN: 9000-AH93
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