[ The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[National Science Foundation Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF)                                
  
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

45 CFR Ch. VI

Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation is publishing its October 1998 
regulatory agenda pursuant to Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory 
Planning and Review'' (3 CFR 1993 Comp., p. 638), the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), and the Office of Management and 
Budget Memorandum for Regulatory Policy Officers at Executive 
Departments and Agencies and Managing and Executive Directors of 
Certain Agencies and Commissions (July 8, 1998).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information on a 
particular item, call or write the individual identified as agency 
contact. General comments or inquiries about this agenda may be 
directed to Leslie Crawford, Office of the General Counsel, National 
Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230, (703) 
306-1060.

Dated: August 20, 1998.

Leslie Crawford,

Legal Analyst.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF)             Proposed Rule Stage
  
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3963. AVAILABILITY OF RECORDS AND INFORMATION

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552 Freedom of Information Act

CFR Citation:  45 CFR 612

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, October 2, 1997.
Other deadline is for compliance with new Electronics Freedom of 
Information Act.

Abstract: The agency is updating rules to incorporate changes made by 
Electronic FOI Amendments of 1996.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  None

Agency Contact: D. Matthew Powell, Assistant General Counsel, National 
Science Foundation, Office of the General Counsel, 4201 Wilson 
Boulevard, Room 1265, Arlington, VA 22230
Phone: 703 306-1060
Fax: 703 306-0149

RIN: 3145-AA31
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3964. PRIVACY ACT REGULATIONS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552a Privacy Act

CFR Citation:  45 CFR 613

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This is a review of agency Privacy Act regulations.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: D. Matthew Powell, Assistant General Counsel, National 
Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 485, Arlington, VA 
22230
Phone: 703 306-1060

RIN: 3145-AA32
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF)                Final Rule Stage
  
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3965. CONSERVATION OF ANTARCTIC ANIMALS AND PLANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-227, Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978; 16 
USC 2401 et seq as amended

CFR Citation:  45 CFR 670

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 2, 1998.

Abstract: Amendments will be made to regulation to implement Antarctic 
Conservation Act of 1978 as amended by the Antarctic Science, Tourism 
and Conservation Act of 1996 (PL 104-227).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/02/98                    63 FR 29963
NPRM Comment Period End         08/03/98
Interim Final Rule              10/00/98
Interim Final Rule Effective    11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Anita Eisenstadt, Assistant General Counsel, National 
Science Foundation, Office of the General Counsel, 4201 Wilson 
Boulevard, Room 1265, Arlington, VA 22230
Phone: 703 306-1060
Fax: 703 306-0149

RIN: 3145-AA34
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3966. ENFORCEMENT AND HEARING PROCEDURES; TOURISM GUIDELINES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-227, Antarctic Science, Tourism and Conserv. 
Act of 1996

CFR Citation:  45 CFR 673

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 2, 1998.

Abstract: This regulation implements Antarctic Science, Tourism and 
Conservation Act of 1996 requirements

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for U.S. tour operators organizing expeditions to Antarctica on non-
U.S. flag vessels.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/04/98                    63 FR 30438
NPRM Comment Period End         08/03/98
Interim Final Rule              10/00/98
Interim Final Rule Effective    11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Anita Eisenstadt, Assistant General Counsel, National 
Science Foundation, Office of the General Counsel, 4201 Wilson 
Boulevard, Room 1265, Arlington, VA 22230
Phone: 703 306-1060
Fax: 703 306-0149
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3145-AA36
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF)               Long-Term Actions
  
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3967. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES FOR PROPOSED NATIONAL SCIENCE 
FOUNDATION ACTIONS IN ANTARCTICA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  45 CFR 641

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Anita Eisenstadt
Phone: 703 306-1060
Fax: 703 306-0149

RIN: 3145-AA33
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