[ The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Office of Personnel Management Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Part XXXVI





Office of Personnel Management





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (OPM)                             
  
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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

5 CFR Ch. I

Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Office of Personnel Management.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The following Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulations 
are scheduled for development or review from October 1, 1998, through 
September 30, 1999. This agenda carries out OPM's responsibilities to 
publish a semiannual agenda under E.O. 12866 ``Regulatory Planning and 
Review'' and the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. chapter 6). This 
publication in the Federal Register does not impose a binding 
obligation on the Office of Personnel Management with regard to any 
specific item on the agenda. Regulatory action in addition to the items 
listed is not precluded.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jacquline D. Carter, (202) 606-1973.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For this edition of OPM's regulatory agenda, 
the most important significant regulatory actions are included in The 
Regulatory Plan, which appears in part II of this issue of the Federal 
Register. The Regulatory Plan entries are listed in the table of 
contents below and are denoted by a bracketed bold reference, which 
directs the reader to the appropriate sequence number in part II.

U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

Janice R. Lachance,

Director.

                                                  Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3995         Availability of Official Information.................................................    3206-AG92
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                                               Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3996         Personnel Records....................................................................    3206-AH24
3997         Employment in the Excepted Service...................................................    3206-AH83
3998         Career and Career-Conditional Appointment Under Special Authorities..................    3206-AG90
3999         Noncompetitive Appointment of Former Peace Corps and Vista Volunteers................    3206-AI18
4000         Probation on Initial Appointment to a Competitive Position (Reg Plan Seq. No. 146)...    3206-AI47
4001         Merit Promotion and Internal Placement (Reg Plan Seq. No. 147).......................    3206-AI20
4002         Taper Employment - Specific Authority for Worker Trainee (Reg Plan Seq. No. 148).....    3206-AI45
4003         Clarification of Various Staffing Provisions.........................................    3206-AH49
4004         Interagency Placement Program........................................................    3206-AI24
4005         Reemployment Priority List (Reg Plan Seq. No. 149)...................................    3206-AI34
4006         Career Transition Assistance for Surplus and Displaced Federal Employees.............    3206-AI39
4007         Clarification of Hiring Authorities (Reg Plan Seq. No. 150)..........................    3206-AI46
4008         Other Than Full-Time Employment (Part-Time, Seasonal, Intermittent)..................    3206-AI22
4009         Re-Employment Rights.................................................................    3206-AI19
4010         Demonstration Project Authority......................................................    3206-AI40
4011         Classification Appeals of General Schedule Employees.................................    3206-AH38
4012         Superior Qualifications Appointments.................................................    3206-AI00
4013         Miscellaneous Changes in Compensation Regulations....................................    3206-AH11
4014         Prevailing Rate Systems; Changing the Helper (Trades) WG-5 Survey Job from Required
            to Optional...........................................................................    3206-AH81
4015         Prevailing Rate Systems; Environmental Differential Pay for Working at High Altitudes    3206-AI36
4016         Job Grading Reviews and Appeals of Federal Wage System Employees.....................    3206-AI14
4017         Severance Pay: Miscellaneous.........................................................    3206-AH12
4018         Pay Administration Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).........................    3206-AI15
4019         Reemployment of Military and Civilian Retirees To Meet Exceptional Employment Needs..    3206-AI32
4020         Agency Determinations on Payment of Relocation Costs.................................    3206-AH50
4021         Miscellaneous Leave Regulations......................................................    3206-AI44
4022         Family and Medical Leave.............................................................    3206-AI35
4023         Federal Equal Opportunity Recruitment Program (FEORP)................................    3206-AH98
4024         Disabled Veterans Affirmative Action Program (DVAAP).................................    3206-AH99
4025         Federal Employees' Health and Counseling Programs....................................    3206-AI07
4026         Retirement; CSRS and FERS Amendments Relating to Health Care Professionals...........    3206-AG57
4027         Retirement; Credit for Military Service..............................................    3206-AG58
4028         Retirement; Determinations of Marital Status for Survivor Annuities..................    3206-AG60
4029         Retirement; National Guard Technicians: Adjustments to Annuity.......................    3206-AI42

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4030         Retirement; Service Credit...........................................................    3206-AH37
4031         Retirement; Waiver of Military Retired Pay to Enhance Civil Service Retirement
            Annuity...............................................................................    3206-AH74
4032         Retirement; Elimination of the Hearing Requirement During Enforcement of Statutory
            Bar to Annuity After Conviction of Certain Offenses...................................    3206-AH76
4033         Retirement; State Income Tax Withholding Instrumentalities...........................    3206-AH62
4034         Retirement; Debt Collection..........................................................    3206-AE72
4035         Retirement; Court Orders Awarding Survivor Annuities; Correcting or Supplementing the
            First Order Dividing Marital Property.................................................    3206-AG28
4036         Federal Employee's Group Life Insurance Program: Miscellaneous Changes and
            Clarifications........................................................................   3206-AG63
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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4037         Student Educational Employment Program...............................................    3206-AH82
4038         Appointment of Non-Status Employees (USERRA).........................................    3206-AI23
4039         Time-in-Grade Restrictions...........................................................    3206-AG06
4040         Temporary and Term Employment........................................................    3206-AH47
4041         Promotion and Internal Placement; Accelerated Qualifications.........................    3206-AG19
4042         Moratorium on Involuntary SES Reassignments..........................................    3206-AH92
4043         Job Listings; Full Consideration of Displaced Defense Employees......................    3206-AF36
4044         Federal Employment Priority Consideration for DC Employees...........................    3206-AI28
4045         Reduction in Force and Vacant Positions..............................................    3206-AH95
4046         Reduction in Force Service Credit; Retention Records.................................    3206-AI09
4047         Restoration to Duty From Military Service or Compensable Injury......................    3206-AG02
4048         Official Duty Station Determinations for Pay Purposes................................    3206-AH84
4049         Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of the Norfolk, MA, Nonappropriated Fund Wage
            Area..................................................................................    3206-AH58
4050         Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of the Marion, IN, Nonappropriated Fund Wage
            Area..................................................................................    3206-AH60
4051         Holiday and Premium Pay..............................................................    3206-AH86
4052         Prevailing Rate Systems; Abolishment of Lubbock Nonappropriated Fund Wage Area.......    3206-AH88
4053         Prevailing Rate Systems: Abolishment of the Orlando, FL, Appropriated Fund Wage Area.    3206-AI04
4054         Prevailing Rate Systems; Removal of Umatilla County, OR, From Spokane, WA,
            Nonappropriated Fund Wage Area........................................................    3206-AI10
4055         Prevailing Rate Systems; Abolishment of Kansas City, MO, Special Wage Schedule for
            Printing Positions....................................................................    3206-AI11
4056         Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of the Orlando, FL, Appropriated Fund Wage Area    3206-AI13
4057         Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of Philadelphia, PA, and New York, NY,
            Appropriated Fund Wage Areas..........................................................    3206-AI30
4058         Voluntary Separation Incentive Repayment Waivers.....................................    3206-AG20
4059         Lump-Sum Payments for Annual Leave...................................................    3206-AF38
4060         Hazardous Duty Pay...................................................................    3206-AI29
4061         Pay Administration (General); Collection by Offset From Indebted Government Employees    3206-AH63
4062         Retention Allowances.................................................................    3206-AI31
4063         Cost-of-Living Allowance in Nonforeign Areas: Survey Results.........................    3206-AH07
4064         Cost-of-Living Allowances in Nonforeign Areas: Survey Results........................    3206-AI38
4065         Emergency Leave Transfer Program.....................................................    3206-AI03
4066         Retirement; Coverage--Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities.........................    3206-AH57
4067         Coverage for Certain Employees of DC.................................................    3206-AI02
4068         Retirement Coverage for DC Financial Control Board Employees.........................    3206-AG78
4069         Retirement; Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters................................    3206-AI41
4070         Retirement; FERS Basic Annuity.......................................................    3206-AE73
4071         Retirement; FERS Elections of Coverage...............................................    3206-AG96
4072         Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: Payment of Premiums for Periods of Leave
            Without Pay or Insufficient Pay.......................................................    3206-AG66
4073         Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: Disenrollment.............................    3206-AH61
4074         Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: Contributions and Withholding.............    3206-AI33
4075         Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: Effective Dates...........................    3206-AI37
4076         Appointment, Pay, and Removal of Administrative Law Judges...........................    3206-AI08

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4077         Prohibition of ``Gag Clauses'' in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program......    3206-AI27
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                                                Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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4078         Noncompetitive Appointments of Corporation for National Service Employees............    3206-AH48
4079         Performance Management Reform........................................................    3206-AF57
4080         Pay Administration; Availability Pay for Criminal Investigators......................    3206-AG47
4081         Suitability..........................................................................    3206-AC19
4082         Personnel Security and Related Programs..............................................    3206-AC21
4083         Investigations.......................................................................    3206-AB92
4084         Voluntary Early Retirement Authority.................................................    3206-AI25
4085         Debarments, Civil Monetary Penalties, and Assessments Imposed Against Providers......    3206-AD76
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                                                Completed Actions
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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4086         Claims Collections Standards; Debt Collection Act of 1982; Salary Offset.............    3206-AG64
4087         Appointment of Noncitizens in the Excepted Service...................................    3206-AH52
4088         Merit Promotion and Internal Placement...............................................    3206-AI21
4089         Reduction in Force; Retreat Rights...................................................    3206-AG77
4090         Reduction in Force and Mandatory Temporary Exceptions................................    3206-AH64
4091         Training.............................................................................    3206-AH94
4092         Performance Ratings..................................................................    3206-AH77
4093         Revised Application Procedures for Disability Retirement Under CSRS and FERS.........    3206-AH68
4094         FEHBP: Removal of Minimum Salary Requirement.........................................    3206-AI05
4095         Federal Employees Health Benefits Program; Improving Carrier Performance; Conforming
            Changes...............................................................................    3206-AI16
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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (OPM)                Prerule Stage
  
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3995. AVAILABILITY OF OFFICIAL INFORMATION

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552 Freedom of Information Act

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 294

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rulemaking will make minor changes to subpart A 
of 5 CFR 294, Availability of Official Information Act. The rulemaking 
will provide additional information on the definition of terms used in 
the search and review process, update office addresses , and clarify 
that any written request that meets the specified marking and content 
requirements will be recognized as an official FOIA request. These 
changes are designed to benefit the public by providing updated 
information on where to direct FOIA requests, and improve the wording 
of the regulation to fully and accurately meet the provisions of the 
FOIA. There will be no significant change to the existing operational 
procedures in place at OPM.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           02/00/99
Final Action                    05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Beth Smith-Toomey, Office of Information 
Technology, Office of Chief Information Officer, Office of Personnel 
Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415-0001
Phone: 202 606-8358
Fax: 202 418-3251
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG92

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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (OPM)          Proposed Rule Stage
  
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3996. PERSONNEL RECORDS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552; 5 USC 4315; EO 12107; 5 USC 1103; 5 USC 
1104; 5 USC 1302; EO 9830; 5 USC 2951; 5 USC 3301

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 293

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulatory changes will update the requirements for 
maintaining employee personnel records and clarify requirements for 
maintaining employee medical records.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Brick, Office of Merit Systems Oversight and 
Effectiveness, Office of Personnel Management, Personnel Records and 
Systems, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1126
Fax: 202 606-1719
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH24
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3997. EMPLOYMENT IN THE EXCEPTED SERVICE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 8151; EO 
10577

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 302

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The revised regulations will make it easier for agencies to 
understand how to run the excepted service employment system, and thus 
create better and more efficient employment procedures.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tina Vay, Employment Service, Staffing Reinvention 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-0390

RIN: 3206-AH83
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3998. CAREER AND CAREER-CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT UNDER SPECIAL 
AUTHORITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 3304(d); 5 
USC 8151; 5 USC 11219; EO 10577; EO 12034; EO 12721; 22 USC 2506; 22 
USC 3651; 22 USC 3652

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 315

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Revises a group of special appointment authorities to clarify 
requirements and to eliminate obsolete provisions. Also adds 
authorities for specific noncompetitive appointments authorities by 
law.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Diane Tyrrell, Employment Service, Office of Personnel 
Management, Staffing Reinvention Office, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AG90
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3999. NONCOMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT OF FORMER PEACE CORPS AND VISTA 
VOLUNTEERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  EO 11103; 42 USC 5055

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 315

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Updates authority that grants former Peace Corps and Vista 
volunteers an eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the Federal 
Competitive Service. Eliminates reference to the abolished ACTION 
agency.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mike Carmichael, Employment Service, Staffing 
Reinvention Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AI18
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4000.  PROBATION ON INITIAL APPOINTMENT TO A COMPETITIVE 
POSITION

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 146 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3206-AI47
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4001. MERIT PROMOTION AND INTERNAL PLACEMENT

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 147 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3206-AI20
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4002.  TAPER EMPLOYMENT - SPECIFIC AUTHORITY FOR WORKER TRAINEE

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 148 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3206-AI45
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4003. CLARIFICATION OF VARIOUS STAFFING PROVISIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  5 USC 1202; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 330.403; 5 CFR 213.103(a); 5 CFR 300.501; 5 CFR 
315.603(a); 5 CFR 315.608; 5 CFR 332.301; 5 CFR 338.202(3)

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Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Revises several appointing authorities to make them clearer 
and to delete references to the former Federal Personnel Manual and 
other obsolete provisions.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Jacobs, Employment Service, Staffing Reinvention 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AH49
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4004. INTERAGENCY PLACEMENT PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3310; 5 USC 3315

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 330; 5 CFR 351; 5 CFR 332

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Implemented Interagency Placement Program, which superseded 
Displaced Employee Program and Interagency Placement Program.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              06/27/94                    59 FR 32871
NPRM                            10/00/98
Final Action                    01/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tim Firlie, Employment Service, Workforce Restructuring 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AI24
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4005.  REEMPLOYMENT PRIORITY LIST

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 149 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3206-AI34
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4006.  CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE FOR SURPLUS AND DISPLACED 
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 330

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing interim 
regulations to make permanent the Government's current career 
transition assistance programs which assist Federal employees displaced 
from their jobs by downsizing.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: C. C. Christakos, Employment Service, Workforce 
Restructuring Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AI39
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4007.  CLARIFICATION OF HIRING AUTHORITIES

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 150 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3206-AI46
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4008. OTHER THAN FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT (PART-TIME, SEASONAL, 
INTERMITTENT)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 3301

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 340; 5 CFR 110

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Grants agencies and employees more flexibility by clarifying 
agency authority to schedule part-time employees on a pay period, 
rather than weekly, basis; define job sharing; modify seasonal 
employment.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Diane Tyrrell, Employment Service, Staffing Reinvention 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AI22
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4009. RE-EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 3582; 5 USC 3301; PL 103-296

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 352

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Updates provisions to conform to law allowing employees 
assigned to international organizations under certain conditions to 
maintain FERS and FICA retirement coverage; current regulations only 
mention CSRS retirement.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mike Mahoney, Employment Service, Staffing Reinvention 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AI19
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4010.  DEMONSTRATION PROJECT AUTHORITY

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

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duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  5 USC 47

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 470

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulatory changes will streamline the demonstration 
project process in the area of project development and evaluation, and 
will address recent legislatively mandated permanent demonstration 
projects.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joan Jorgenson, Office of Merit Systems Oversight and 
Effectiveness, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington 20415
Phone: 202 606-1315
Fax: 202 606-3577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI40
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4011. CLASSIFICATION APPEALS OF GENERAL SCHEDULE EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5112

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 511, subparts F and G

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The position classification appeals regulations require 
updating to reflect current organization nomenclature following a 
reorganization within OPM.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/99
Final Action                    09/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeffrey D. Miller, Office of Merit Systems Oversight 
and Effectiveness, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2530
Fax: 202 606-2663

RIN: 3206-AH38
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4012. SUPERIOR QUALIFICATIONS APPOINTMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5333

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 531

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Revises regulations concerning the appointment of superior 
candidates above the minimum rate of pay for General Schedule 
positions. Clarifies and modifies what agencies should consider when 
making these superior qualifications appointments.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tina Vay, Employment Service, Staffing Reinvention 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-0390

RIN: 3206-AI00
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4013. MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES IN COMPENSATION REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5304; 5 USC 5365; 5 USC 5753; 5 USC 5527; 5 USC 
5596; 5 USC 5941; 5 USC 5754; 5 USC 5307; 5 USC 5338; 5 USC 5548; 5 USC 
5595; 5 USC 6101; Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (as amended), 
section 4(f); 5 USC 5941

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 530; 5 CFR 531; 5 CFR 536; 5 CFR 550; 5 CFR 551; 5 
CFR 575; 5 CFR 610; 5 CFR 591

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed regulation would correct or clarify various 
regulatory provisions dealing with the compensation of Federal 
employees.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/98
Final Action                    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: D. Bryce Baker, Workforce Compensation and Performance 
Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation 
Administration, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH11
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4014. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; CHANGING THE HELPER (TRADES) WG-5 SURVEY 
JOB FROM REQUIRED TO OPTIONAL

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5343

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OPM plans regulatory actions to remove the Helper (Trades) 
WG-5 Federal Wage System (FWS) appropriated fund survey job from the 
list of required FWS survey jobs and add it to the list of optional FWS 
survey jobs. This change was recommended by the Federal Prevailing Rate 
Advisory Committee.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/99
Final Action                    06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Allen, Workforce Compensation and Performance 
Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation 
Administration, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH81
_______________________________________________________________________

4015.  PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; ENVIRONMENTAL DIFFERENTIAL PAY 
FOR WORKING AT HIGH ALTITUDES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5343

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CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing 
regulation to establish an 8 percent environmental differential pay 
(EDP) category for Federal Wage System (FWS) employees who work at 
land-based worksites located at more than 3900 (12,795) meters in 
altitude, provided such employees are required to commute to their 
worksites on the same day from a substantially lower altitude under 
circumstances in which the rapid change in altitude may result in 
acclimation problems. OPM is creating this new EDP category so that 
Federal agencies may provide additional compensation to FWS employees 
who are exposed to unusual health risks by these working conditions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/13/98                    63 FR 54616
NPRM Comment Period End         11/12/98
Final Action                    01/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Allen, Workforce Compensation and Performance 
Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation 
Administration, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI36
_______________________________________________________________________

4016. JOB GRADING REVIEWS AND APPEALS OF FEDERAL WAGE SYSTEM EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5112

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532, subpart G

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The job grading reviews and appeals regulations require 
updating to reflect current organization nomenclature following a 
reorganization within OPM.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/99
Final Action                    09/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeffrey D. Miller, Office of Merit Systems Oversight 
and Effectiveness, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2530
Fax: 202 606-2663

RIN: 3206-AI14
_______________________________________________________________________

4017. SEVERANCE PAY: MISCELLANEOUS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5595

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 550, subpart G

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed regulation would clarify or revise the severance 
pay rules relating to such issues as the creditability of service and 
the definition of ``involuntary separation.''

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/99
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: D. Bryce Baker, Workforce Compensation and Performance 
Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation 
Administration, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH12
_______________________________________________________________________

4018. PAY ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA)

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5112

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 551, subparts A, B, C

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FLSA regulations require revision to correct minor 
inconsistencies in terminology and phrasing, one incomplete citation, 
and one incorrect reference.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/99
Final Action                    05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeffrey D. Miller, Office of Merit Systems Oversight 
and Effectiveness, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2530
Fax: 202 606-2663

RIN: 3206-AI15
_______________________________________________________________________

4019.  REEMPLOYMENT OF MILITARY AND CIVILIAN RETIREES TO MEET 
EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYMENT NEEDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5532; 5 USC 8344; 5 USC 8643

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 553

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Establishes criteria for granting exceptions for key 
positions in temporary organizations established by law or Executive 
order. This rule will also expand and clarify the criteria used in 
exercising this authority.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry Lorenz, Employment Service, Staffing Reinvention 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390

RIN: 3206-AI32

[[Page 62559]]

_______________________________________________________________________

4020. AGENCY DETERMINATIONS ON PAYMENT OF RELOCATION COSTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 1103

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 572

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Provides criteria under which agencies may determine that 
relocation expenses will not be paid. Encourages as broad a competition 
for hiring as possible and expands employment opportunities for 
displaced Federal employees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mike Carmichael, Employment Service, Staffing 
Reinvention Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AH50
_______________________________________________________________________

4021.  MISCELLANEOUS LEAVE REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 6311

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 630

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is proposing miscellaneous 
changes to the leave regulations in 5 CFR part 630. The proposed 
changes will include clarifying provisions on the Federal leave sharing 
program, home leave and transfer of leave from/to the U.S. Postal 
Service; updating regulations to comply with new legislation requiring 
a lump-sum payment for annual leave for employees transferring from a 
Department of Defense (DOD) base that is closing to another position; 
clarifying leave entitlements for employees who are under 90-day 
appointments or assigned part-time and intermittent work schedules; and 
other miscellaneous changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jo Ann Perrini, Workforce Compensation and Performance 
Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation 
Administration, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI44
_______________________________________________________________________

4022.  FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 6381 to 6387

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 630, subpart L

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) most 
Federal employees are entitled to a total of 12 workweeks of unpaid 
leave during any 12-month period for certain family and medical needs. 
These regulations clarify the requirements of the FMLA and ensure that 
both employees' and agencies' rights are protected and their 
responsibilities fulfilled.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/13/98                    63 FR 43325
NPRM Comment Period End         10/13/98
Final Action                    06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jo Ann Perrini, Workforce Compensation and Personnel 
Service, 1900 E St. NW., Office of Personnel Management, Office of 
Compensation Administration, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI35
_______________________________________________________________________

4023. FEDERAL EQUAL OPPORTUNITY RECRUITMENT PROGRAM (FEORP)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 4214

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 720

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Updates and simplifies reporting requirements to conform to 
court interpretations of law and to policy changes. Also takes 
advantage of improved technology.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Armando Rodriguez, Employment Service, Diversity 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-0830

RIN: 3206-AH98
_______________________________________________________________________

4024. DISABLED VETERANS AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM (DVAAP)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 4214

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 720

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Adjusts regulations to conform to latest revision in law and 
clarifies technical issues.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Armando Rodriguez, Employment Service, Diversity 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-0830

RIN: 3206-AH99
_______________________________________________________________________

4025. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH AND COUNSELING PROGRAMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 7361; 5 USC 7362

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 792

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OPM is proposing to remove the following sentence which 
appears

[[Page 62560]]

in this part, ``If an employee fails to participate in any 
rehabilitative program or, having participated, the employee fails to 
bring conduct or performance up to a satisfactory level, the agency 
shall evaluate the employee accordingly and initiate the appropriate 
performance-based or adverse action.'' This sentence confuses or 
misleads agency management in dealing with employees who have an 
alcohol or drug abuse problem and whose job performance or conduct is 
affected as a result of their problem. Some agency officials believe 
that this sentence guarantees Federal employees, with these problems, 
two chances to avoid disciplinary and/or corrective action. We also 
propose to add a new section to this part which provides for the 
confidentiality of Employee Assistance Program (EAP) records and 
conversations between the counselor and the client. There are 
regulations which provide confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse 
patient records; however, there is no such regulation for other 
personal problems which affect Federal employees such as family, 
financial, marital, etc. Without this regulation, agency EAP 
administrators and counselors are not protected when they refuse to 
disclose information without the signed written consent of the EAP 
client.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/98
Final Action                    03/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank T. Cavanaugh, Office of Workforce Relations, 
Employee Health Services Branch, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1166
Fax: 202 606-0967

RIN: 3206-AI07
_______________________________________________________________________

4026. RETIREMENT; CSRS AND FERS AMENDMENTS RELATING TO HEALTH CARE 
PROFESSIONALS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8347(a); 5 USC 8461(g)

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 841; 5 CFR 842

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement the special retirement provisions 
applicable to certain health care professionals employed by the 
Veterans Health Service and other designated agencies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/99
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cynthia Reinhold, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Office of Retirement Policy Development, Office of Personnel 
Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Fax: 202 606-1108
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG57
_______________________________________________________________________

4027. RETIREMENT; CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8347(a); 5 USC 8461(g); 38 USC 4331

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 8347(a); 5 CFR 8461(g); 5 CFR 842.306; 5 CFR 
842.307

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement changes in the treatment of 
certain military service under CSRS and FERS required under the 
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 
(USERRA).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/99
Final Action                    09/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Christopher H. Ziebarth, Retirement and Insurance 
Service, Retirement Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 
1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Fax: 202 606-1108
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG58
_______________________________________________________________________

4028. RETIREMENT; DETERMINATIONS OF MARITAL STATUS FOR SURVIVOR 
ANNUITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 842; 5 CFR 843

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations would establish the standards of evidence 
that OPM will require to prove entitlement to a survivor annuity as the 
surviving spouse of a deceased employee or retiree.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/99
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Harold L. Siegelman, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Retirement Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. 
NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Fax: 202 606-1108
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG60
_______________________________________________________________________

4029.  RETIREMENT; NATIONAL GUARD TECHNICIANS: ADJUSTMENTS TO 
ANNUITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8345(g)

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 831

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations will amend the Civil Service Retirement 
System (CSRS) regulations to simplify the method of adjustment for the 
offset required for State benefits payable based on service as a 
National Guard Technician.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/98
Final Action                    06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 62561]]

Agency Contact: Patricia A. Rochester, Retirement and Insurance 
Service, Retirement Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 
1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Fax: 202 606-1108
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI42
_______________________________________________________________________

4030. RETIREMENT; SERVICE CREDIT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8347

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 831, subpart C

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations would provide that no retirement credit 
could be granted for periods of service for which retirement deductions 
were refunded and not repaid even when the refund was paid based on an 
erroneous separation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/98
Final Action                    03/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia A. Rochester, Retirement and Insurance 
Service, Retirement Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 
1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Fax: 202 606-1108
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH37
_______________________________________________________________________

4031. RETIREMENT; WAIVER OF MILITARY RETIRED PAY TO ENHANCE CIVIL 
SERVICE RETIREMENT ANNUITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8332(c)(4); 5 USC 8347(a); 5 USC 8411(c)(5)

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 831, subpart C; 5 CFR 842, subpart C

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement provisions of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997. The Act changed the 
statutory requirements for allowing credit under the Civil Service 
Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employees Retirement System 
(FERS) for military service in certain situations. CSRS or FERS credit 
based on a waiver of military retired pay after January 1, 1997 is no 
longer permitted to adversely affect a former spouse with a court order 
on file affecting the military retired pay.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/98
Final Action                    06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Harold Siegelman, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Retirement Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. 
NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Fax: 202 606-1108
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH74
_______________________________________________________________________

4032. RETIREMENT; ELIMINATION OF THE HEARING REQUIREMENT DURING 
ENFORCEMENT OF STATUTORY BAR TO ANNUITY AFTER CONVICTION OF CERTAIN 
OFFENSES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 831, subpart K

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations will eliminate the requirement that OPM 
conduct a hearing before applying the statutory bar to annuity when an 
individual has been convicted of certain offenses.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/98
Final Action                    03/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Jennings, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Retirement Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. 
NW., Washington, DC20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH76
_______________________________________________________________________

4033. RETIREMENT; STATE INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING INSTRUMENTALITIES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8345; 5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461; 5 USC 8469

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 831, subpart S; 5 CFR 841, subpart J

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations modify existing regulations to reflect 
changes designed to expand and streamline the process of withholding 
State income tax from CSRS and FERS annuities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/98
Final Action                    04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia A. Rochester, Retirement and Insurance 
Service, Retirement Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 
1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Fax: 202 606-1108
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH62
_______________________________________________________________________

4034. RETIREMENT; DEBT COLLECTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 835(e)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations will amend the Civil Service Retirement 
System (CSRS) and Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) 
regulations by consolidating and updating existing regulations in three 
different subparts of the CSRS regulations and 5 CFR 845 in the FERS 
regulations to eliminate duplication of the provisions governing debt 
collection. This item is for subpart E of the new part 835, which will 
address collections of Government claims from payments made by OPM.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/05/92                    57 FR 45753
NPRM                            12/00/98
Final Action                    06/00/99

[[Page 62562]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia A. Rochester, Retirement and Insurance 
Service, Retirement Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 
1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Fax: 202 606-1108
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AE72
_______________________________________________________________________

4035. RETIREMENT; COURT ORDERS AWARDING SURVIVOR ANNUITIES; CORRECTING 
OR SUPPLEMENTING THE FIRST ORDER DIVIDING MARITAL PROPERTY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 838

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations would establish standards for determining 
which supplemental or correcting court orders are not ``modifications'' 
and the procedures applicable to such orders. They also provide for the 
continuation of the former spouse's survivor coverage and the reduction 
in the retiree's annuity until the State court decides the extent of 
the former spouse's rights to retirement benefits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/99
Final Action                    07/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Harold L. Siegelman, Retirement and Insurance Group, 
Retirement Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. 
NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Fax: 202 606-1108
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG28
_______________________________________________________________________

4036. FEDERAL EMPLOYEE'S GROUP LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM: MISCELLANEOUS 
CHANGES AND CLARIFICATIONS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8716

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 870

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations include a group of changes to FEGLI 
regulations that will clarify procedures for signing and witnessing 
designations of beneficiary, accepting designations of beneficiary by 
facsimile, accepting DNA evidence to establish paternity, etc.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/98
Final Action                    03/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Leibach, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Insurance Policy and Information Division, Office of Personnel 
Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG63
_______________________________________________________________________
OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (OPM)             Final Rule Stage
  
_______________________________________________________________________

4037. STUDENT EDUCATIONAL EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  EO 13024; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 213; 5 CFR 315; 5 CFR 316

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OPM is issuing interim regulations permitting students 
participating in the Student Career Experience Program to be 
noncompetitively converted to term appointments and subsequent career/
career-conditional appointments to implement E.O. 13024. These 
regulations will also reorganize the current information on the student 
programs and clarify a few related issues.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/02/97                    62 FR 63627
Final Action                    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mike Mahoney, Employment Service, Staffing Reinvention 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AH82
_______________________________________________________________________

4038. APPOINTMENT OF NON-STATUS EMPLOYEES (USERRA)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 213

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To permit Schedule A appointments of excepted service 
employees who are entitled to placement in a different agency if their 
original employing agency cannot reemploy them following uniformed 
service. Implements Pub. L. 103-353 (Uniformed Services Employment and 
Reemployment Rights Act of 1994).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/30/95                    60 FR 55173
Final Action                    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Raleigh Neville, Employment Service, Staffing 
Reinvention Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AI23

[[Page 62563]]

_______________________________________________________________________

4039. TIME-IN-GRADE RESTRICTIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; EO 10577

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Eliminates requirement that employees serve 1 year in grade 
to be eligible for promotion above the GS-5 level. This is separate 
from the qualifications requirement for 1 year experience at the next 
lowest grade or equivalent for promotion.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/15/94                    59 FR 30717
NPRM Comment Period End         01/10/95                     60 FR 2546
Final Action                    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tina Vay, Employment Service, Staffing Reinvention 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 292 606-0390

RIN: 3206-AG06
_______________________________________________________________________

4040. TEMPORARY AND TERM EMPLOYMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; EO 10577

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 316

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Changes non-permanent appointment types and procedures to be 
consistent with newly expanded delegation of examining authority to 
agencies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/09/96                    61 FR 47450
NPRM Comment Period End         12/31/96
Final Action                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Diane Tyrrell, Employment Service, Staffing Reinvention 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AH47
_______________________________________________________________________

4041. PROMOTION AND INTERNAL PLACEMENT; ACCELERATED QUALIFICATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 3329

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 316; 5 CFR 335; 5 CFR 338

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OPM will issue final regulations on Accelerated 
Qualifications only to authorize agencies to establish intensive 
training programs for acquiring qualifications at an accelerated rate. 
A new regulatory proposal on Merit Promotion will be developed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/20/96                     61 FR 6324
Final Action                    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Jacobs, Employment Service, Staffing Reinvention 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AG19
_______________________________________________________________________

4042. MORATORIUM ON INVOLUNTARY SES REASSIGNMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 3395

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 317

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The interim regulations will clarify the existing regulatory 
provision at 5 CFR 317.901 covering the statutory 120-day moratorium on 
involuntary reassignments of SES career appointees following the 
appointment of a new agency head or noncareer supervisor. As agency 
transitions began to get underway after January 20, 1997, agency 
questions revealed that the moratorium regulations could be subject to 
an interpretation not intended by the statute. The interim regulations 
will make it clear that an agency may effect an involuntary 
reassignment, based on an unsatisfactory rating issued before the 
appointment that initiates the moratorium, as an exception to the 
moratorium.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/24/98                    63 FR 34257
Final Action                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bede Bender, Office of Executive Resources, Office of 
Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Room 6484, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1784
Fax: 202 606-2126

RIN: 3206-AH92
_______________________________________________________________________

4043. JOB LISTINGS; FULL CONSIDERATION OF DISPLACED DEFENSE EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 3329; PL 102-484, sec 4432

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 330; 5 CFR 335

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Requires agencies to report to OPM announcements of vacancies 
for which they will accept applications from outside their own work 
forces. Requires agencies to give full consideration to displaced DOD 
employees, Pub. L. 102-484, 5 U.S.C. 3329.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/08/93                    58 FR 18139
Final Action                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ed McHugh, Employment Service, Office of

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Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AF36
_______________________________________________________________________

4044.  FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT PRIORITY CONSIDERATION FOR DC 
EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-33

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 330

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Requires agencies to accord priority consideration to 
displaced District of Columbia, Department of Corrections employees 
separated as a result of the closure of the Lorton Correctional 
complex.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/04/98                    63 FR 41387
Final Action                    02/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tim Firlie, Employment Service, Workforce Restructuring 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AI28
_______________________________________________________________________

4045. REDUCTION IN FORCE AND VACANT POSITIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 1302

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 351

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Clarifies agency policy on reduction in force offers of 
assignment to vacant positions to satisfy an employee's assignment 
right under section 5 CFR 351.701 or in lieu of separation by reduction 
in force.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/13/98                    63 FR 26531
Final Action                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas A. Glennon, Employment Service, Workforce 
Restructuring Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AH95
_______________________________________________________________________

4046. REDUCTION IN FORCE SERVICE CREDIT; RETENTION RECORDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 3502a

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 351

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Covers service credit for retention purposes, and access to 
retention records by employees and their representatives.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/14/98                    63 FR 43640
Final Action                    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas A. Glennon, Employment Service, Workforce 
Restructuring Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AI09
_______________________________________________________________________

4047. RESTORATION TO DUTY FROM MILITARY SERVICE OR COMPENSABLE INJURY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8151; 38 USC 4301

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 353

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Restoration rights of Federal employees who leave employment 
to perform duty with the uniformed services, implementing the USERRA of 
1994, 48 USC chapter 43.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/01/95                    60 FR 45650
Final Action                    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Raleigh Neville, Employment Service, Staffing 
Reinvention Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AG02
_______________________________________________________________________

4048. OFFICIAL DUTY STATION DETERMINATIONS FOR PAY PURPOSES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5305; 5 USC 5304; 5 USC 5941; EO 10000; PL 101-
509, sec 404

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 530; 5 CFR 531; 5 CFR 591

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations clarify the location-based pay entitlements 
of Federal employees who are detailed or temporarily assigned to work 
at a new location. In particular, the regulations provide that, for 
employees receiving limited relocation allowances under 5 U.S.C. 5737 
during temporary assignments, the new location is the official duty 
station for pay purposes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/09/97                    62 FR 25423
Final Action                    04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jean Jacobson, Workforce Compensation and Performance 
Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation 
Administration, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH84
_______________________________________________________________________

4049. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; REDEFINITION OF THE NORFOLK, MA, 
NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5343

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CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OPM plans regulatory actions to abolish the Norfolk, MA, 
nonappropriated fund (NAF) wage area and to redefine (1) Norfolk, 
Plymouth, and Suffolk Counties in MA to the Middlesex, MA, NAF wage 
area and (2) Barnstable and Nantucket Counties in MA to the Newport, 
RI, wage area. This change is necessary because the closing of the wage 
area host activity, Naval Air Station, South Weymouth, MA, left Norfolk 
County without an activity having the capability to conduct a wage 
survey.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/23/96                    61 FR 49649
Final Action                    01/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Allen, Workforce Compensation and Performance 
Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation 
Administration, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH58
_______________________________________________________________________

4050. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; REDEFINITION OF THE MARION, IN, 
NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5343

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OPM plans regulatory actions to abolish the Marion, IN, 
nonappropriated fund (NAF) wage area and to redefine (1) Grant, Miami, 
Allen and Marion Counties, IN, to the Greenville-Montgomery, OH, NAF 
wage area (2) Martin County, IL, to the Hardin-Jefferson, KY, NAF wage 
area and (3) Vermilion County, IL, to the Lake County, IL, NAF wage 
area. This change is necessary because the closing of the wage area 
host activity, Ft. Benjamin Harrison, left Marion County without an 
activity having the capability to conduct a wage survey.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/10/96                    61 FR 47661
Final Action                    01/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Allen, Workforce Compensation and Performance 
Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation 
Administration, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH60
_______________________________________________________________________

4051. HOLIDAY AND PREMIUM PAY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5548; 5 USC 6133; 29 USC 204(f)

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 523; 5 CFR 550; 5 CFR 551; 5 CFR 610

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulations implement recent changes in law which provide 
authority for compensatory time off for prevailing rate (wage) 
employees in lieu of overtime pay and agency flexibility in determining 
the ``in lieu of'' holiday for employees on compressed work schedules 
when the actual holiday for the employee is on a nonworkday. A current 
regulation is also corrected to comply with a provision of law 
authorizing use of alternative work schedules for civilian 
nonappropriated fund employees of the Armed Services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/23/97                     62 FR 2835
Final Action                    02/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James R. Weddel, Workforce Compensation and Performance 
Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation 
Administration, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH86
_______________________________________________________________________

4052. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; ABOLISHMENT OF LUBBOCK NONAPPROPRIATED 
FUND WAGE AREA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5343

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing an interim rule 
to abolish the Lubbock, Texas, nonappropriated fund (NAF) Federal Wage 
System (FWS) wage area and to establish a new Curry, New Mexico, NAF 
wage area.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/27/97                    62 FR 28978
Final Action                    01/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Allen, Workforce Compensation and Performance 
Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation 
Administration, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH88
_______________________________________________________________________

4053. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS: ABOLISHMENT OF THE ORLANDO, FL, 
APPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5343

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing an interim rule 
to remove the requirement that a full-scale wage survey be conducted in 
the Orlando, Florida, Federal Wage System appropriated fund wage area 
in September 1997.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/03/97                    62 FR 51759
Final Action                    01/00/99

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Allen, Workforce Compensation and Performance 
Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation 
Administration, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264

RIN: 3206-AI04
_______________________________________________________________________

4054. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; REMOVAL OF UMATILLA COUNTY, OR, FROM 
SPOKANE, WA, NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5343

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing an interim rule 
to remove Umatilla County, Oregon, from the area of application of the 
Spokane, Washington, nonappropriated fund Federal Wage System wage 
area.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/23/97                    62 FR 66973
Final Action                    01/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Allen, Workforce Compensation and Performance 
Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation 
Administration, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI10
_______________________________________________________________________

4055. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; ABOLISHMENT OF KANSAS CITY, MO, SPECIAL 
WAGE SCHEDULE FOR PRINTING POSITIONS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5343

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing an interim rule 
to abolish the Federal Wage System Special Wage schedule for printing 
positions in the Kansas City, Missouri, wage area. Printing and 
lithographic employees in Kansas City will now be paid rates from the 
regular Kansas City wage schedule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/24/97                    62 FR 67258
Final Action                    01/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Allen, Workforce Compensation and Performance 
Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation 
Administration, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI11
_______________________________________________________________________

4056. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; REDEFINITION OF THE ORLANDO, FL, 
APPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5343

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing an 
interim rule to redefine Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Volusia 
Counties, FL, from the Orlando wage area to the area of application of 
the Jacksonville, FL, Federal Wage System (FWS) wage area.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/09/98                     63 FR 6471
Final Action                    01/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark A. Allen, Workforce Compensation and Performance 
Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation 
Administration, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264

RIN: 3206-AI13
_______________________________________________________________________

4057.  PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; REDEFINITION OF PHILADELPHIA, 
PA, AND NEW YORK, NY, APPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREAS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5343

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing a proposed rule 
to redefine Ocean County, NJ, from the Philadelphia, PA, appropriated 
fund Federal Wage System wage area to the New York, NY wage area.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/23/98                    63 FR 34134
Interim Final Rule              10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Allen, Workforce Compensation and Performance 
Service, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI30
_______________________________________________________________________

4058. VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVE REPAYMENT WAIVERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 103-226

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 550

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Public Law 103-226 authorizes OPM to waive repayment of a 
voluntary separation incentive payment if a former employee who 
accepted the incentive payment is reemployed by an executive agency of 
the U.S. within 5 years of separation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/09/94                    59 FR 55807
Final Action                    10/00/98

[[Page 62567]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Greg Keller, Employment Service, Federal Workforce 
Restructuring Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AG20
_______________________________________________________________________

4059. LUMP-SUM PAYMENTS FOR ANNUAL LEAVE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5553

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 550, subpart L

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Technical and Miscellaneous Civil Service Amendments Act 
of 1992 (Pub. L. 102-378, October 2, 1992) created a new provision, 5 
U.S.C. 5553, to provide OPM with regulatory authority for administering 
lump-sum payments for annual leave.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/29/97                    62 FR 40475
Final Action                    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: JoAnn Perrini, Workforce Compensation and Performance 
Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation 
Administration, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AF38
_______________________________________________________________________

4060.  HAZARDOUS DUTY PAY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5545(d); 5 USC 5548(b)

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 550, subpart I

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations establish a new 8 percent hazard pay 
differential category for General Schedule employees who commute daily 
to a worksite more than 3900 meters in altitude from their residences 
at a substantially lower altitude.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/30/98                    63 FR 35543
Final Action                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kevin Kitchelt, Workforce Compensation and Performance 
Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation 
Administration, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI29
_______________________________________________________________________

4061. PAY ADMINISTRATION (GENERAL); COLLECTION BY OFFSET FROM INDEBTED 
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5514

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 550, subpart K

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OPM plans regulatory changes to salary offset regulations 
which are needed to comply with changes required by or resulting from 
Public Law 103-134

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/16/98                    63 FR 18850
NPRM Comment Period End         06/15/98
Final Action                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Shields, Workforce Compensation and Performance 
Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation 
Administration, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH63
_______________________________________________________________________

4062.  RETENTION ALLOWANCES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5754

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 575

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations provide agencies with discretionary 
authority to pay retention allowances of up to 10 percent of an 
employee's rate of basic pay (or up to 25 percent with OPM approval) to 
a group or category of employees in certain limited circumstances.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/23/98                    63 FR 34119
NPRM Comment Period End         08/24/98
Final Action                    11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Shields, Workforce Compensation and Performance 
Service, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI31
_______________________________________________________________________

4063. COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCE IN NONFOREIGN AREAS: SURVEY RESULTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5941

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 591

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management will issue regulations 
implementing any increases in nonforeign area cost-of-living allowance 
(COLA) rates indicated by COLA survey results. Section 5941 of title 5, 
United States Code, provides for the payment of nonforeign area cost-
of-living allowances (COLA's) in Alaska, Hawaii, and other nonforeign 
overseas areas. The Office of Personnel Management conducts living-cost 
surveys to set COLA rates. Reductions in nonforeign area COLA rates are 
prohibited by the Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government 
Appropriations Act, 1992, as amended, through December 31,

[[Page 62568]]

2000, and will not be proposed during the restricted period.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Winter 1995 Report              02/02/96                     61 FR 4070
Interim Final Rule              03/25/97                    62 FR 14188
Final Action                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kurt M. Springmann, Workforce Compensation and 
Performance Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of 
Compensation Administration, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2838
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH07
_______________________________________________________________________

4064.  COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCES IN NONFOREIGN AREAS: SURVEY 
RESULTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5941

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 591

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management will issue regulations 
implementing any increases in nonforeign area cost-of-living allowance 
(COLA) rates indicated by COLA survey results. Section 5941 of title 5, 
United States Code, provides for the payment of nonforeign area cost-
of-living allowances (COLA's) in Alaska, Hawaii, and other nonforeign 
overseas areas. The Office of Personnel Management conducts living-cost 
surveys to set COLA rates. Reductions in nonforeign area COLA rates are 
prohibited by the Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government 
Appropriations Act, 1992, as amended, through December 31, 2000, and 
will not be proposed during the restricted period. OPM is also 
broadening the composition of the Miscellaneous Expense Category to 
allow the addition of other types of expenses to that category.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Winter 1995 Report              02/02/96                     61 FR 4070
Interim Final Rule              10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kurt Springmann, Workforce Compensation and Performance 
Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation 
Administration, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2838
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI38
_______________________________________________________________________

4065. EMERGENCY LEAVE TRANSFER PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 6391

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 630, subpart K

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 9004 of Pub. L. 105-18, June 12, 1997, added section 
6391 to title 5, United States Code, to provide that in the event of a 
major disaster or emergency, as declared by the President, that results 
in severe adverse effects for a substantial number of employees, the 
President may direct the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to 
establish an emergency leave transfer program under which an employee 
in any Executive agency may donate annual leave for transfer to 
employees of his or her agency or to employees in other agencies who 
are adversely affected by such disaster or emergency. The Act also 
permits agency leave banks established under 5 U.S.C. 6362 to donate 
leave under an emergency leave transfer program established by OPM.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/03/97                    62 FR 59301
Final Action                    01/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jo Ann Perrini, Workforce Compensation and Performance 
Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Commpensation 
Administration, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI03
_______________________________________________________________________

4066. RETIREMENT; COVERAGE--NONAPPROPRIATED FUND INSTRUMENTALITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8347

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 837; 5 CFR 841; 5 CFR 842; 5 CFR 843; 5 
CFR 844; 5 CFR 847

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, August 9, 1996.

Abstract: These regulations implement the provisions of Pub. L. 104-106 
which allow certain employees who have been employed by non-
appropriated fund instrumentalities under the jurisdiction of the armed 
forces to obtain retirement credit under limited circumstances.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/09/96                    61 FR 41714
Final Action                    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cynthia Reinhold, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Retirement Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. 
NW., Washington, DC 204415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Fax: 202 606-1108
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH57
_______________________________________________________________________

4067. COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF DC

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8347(a); 5 USC 8361(g); PL 105-33, sec 
11202(f), 11232(e), 11246(b)

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 837; 5 CFR 842; 5 CFR 846; 5 CFR 870; 5 
CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement provisions of the National 
Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997 that 
require that nonjudicial employees of the District of Columbia Courts, 
and under certain conditions, the District of Columbia Corrections 
Trustee and the District of Columbia Pretrial Services, Defense 
Service, Parole, Adult Probation and Offender Supervision Trustee and 
their respective employees be considered Federal employees for

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purposes of Federal retirement, health, and life insurance coverage.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/30/97                    62 FR 50995
Comment Period End              12/01/97
Final Action                    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Jennings, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415-
0001
Phone: 202 606-0299
Fax: 202 606-1108

RIN: 3206-AI02
_______________________________________________________________________

4068. RETIREMENT COVERAGE FOR DC FINANCIAL CONTROL BOARD EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-8

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 842

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement the District of Columbia 
Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Act of 1995. They 
establish standards by which some former Federal employees may carry 
civil service retirement coverage to employment with the DC Financial 
Control Board.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/15/96                    61 FR 58457
Final Action                    11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Jennings, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415-
0001
Phone: 202 606-0299
Fax: 202 606-1108
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG78
_______________________________________________________________________

4069.  RETIREMENT; LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 831, subpart I; 5 CFR 842, subpart H

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These interim regulations will amend the CSRS Law Enforcement 
Officer and Firefighter regulations and the FERS Law Enforcement 
Officer, Firefighter, and Air Traffic Controller regulations governing 
agency and OPM law enforcement officer and firefighter retirement 
coverage and service credit determinations. These interim regulations 
will clarify that the authority of an agency head to deny law 
enforcement officer and firefighter retirement coverage may be 
delegated to any level within the agency.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/98
Final Action                    06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Jennings, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Retirement Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. 
NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Fax: 202 606-1108
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI41
_______________________________________________________________________

4070. RETIREMENT; FERS BASIC ANNUITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8461

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 842, subparts B, C, D, E, F, G

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These final regulations will amend FERS Basic Annuity 
regulations governing Eligibility (subpart B), Credit for Service 
(subpart C), Computations (subpart F), and Alternative Forms of Annuity 
(subpart G). These regulations have been published at various times in 
interim final form, and have been affected by statutory changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/16/87                     52 FR 2061
Interim Final Rule              01/16/87                     52 FR 2067
Interim Final Rule              02/11/87                     52 FR 4473
Interim Final Rule              02/11/87                     52 FR 4479
Interim Final Rule              05/14/87                    52 FR 18193
Interim Final Rule              04/08/88                    53 FR 11635
Interim Final Rule              02/09/90                     55 FR 4598
Final Rule                      12/27/90                    55 FR 53136
Interim Final Rule              02/19/91                     56 FR 6549
Final Action                    04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Harold L. Siegelman, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Retirement Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. 
NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Fax: 202 606-1108
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AE73
_______________________________________________________________________

4071. RETIREMENT; FERS ELECTIONS OF COVERAGE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8347(a); 5 USC 8461(g); PL 99-335, sec 
301(d)(3)

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 846

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement title III of the Federal 
Employees Retirement System (FERS) Act of 1986, as amended, dealing 
with the election of FERS coverage by employees under the Civil Service 
Retirement System and certain other employees. The regulations contain 
regulatory and interpretative rules concerning employees' eligibility 
to elect FERS coverage, procedures for electing FERS coverage, and 
basic benefits based on the service for employees who elect FERS 
coverage.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/21/87                    52 FR 19235
Interim Final Rule              09/13/93                    58 FR 47821
Interim Final Rule              06/18/98                    63 FR 33231
Final Action                    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Harold L. Siegelman, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Retirement Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. 
NW., Washington, DC 20415-0001
Phone: 202 606-0299
Fax: 202 606-1108

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG96
_______________________________________________________________________

4072. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM: PAYMENT OF PREMIUMS FOR 
PERIODS OF LEAVE WITHOUT PAY OR INSUFFICIENT PAY

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8913

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations that establish a requirement that Federal 
agencies counsel employees entering nonpay status, or whose pay is 
insufficient to cover their FEHB premium payments, of the options of 
continuing or terminating their FEHB coverage, and if continuing, of 
paying premiums directly on a current basis or incurring a debt to be 
withheld from future salary. These regulations are intended to ensure 
employees are fully aware of these alternatives.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/22/96                    61 FR 37807
Final Action                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth A. Lease, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Insurance Policy and Information Division, Office of Personnel 
Management, Office of Insurance Programs, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG66
_______________________________________________________________________

4073. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM: DISENROLLMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8913

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations authorizing FEHB carriers to disenroll an 
enrollee when the enrollment reconciliation process results in an 
unresolved discrepancy between the carrier and the employing office 
records, and in other circumstances. Enrollees would have the right to 
request reconsideration of the carrier action from the employing 
office.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/28/97                    62 FR 63282
Final Action                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jay Fritz, Retirement and Insurance Service, Insurance 
Policy and Information Division, Office of Personnel Management, Office 
of Insurance Programs, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH61
_______________________________________________________________________

4074.  FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM: CONTRIBUTIONS 
AND WITHHOLDING

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8913

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule explains implementation of the new 
Government contribution formula under the Federal Employees Health 
Benefits Program which becomes effective with the contract year 
beginning in January 1999, pursuant to the Balanced Budget Act of 1997.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/00/98
Final Action                    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bonnie Rose, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Insurance Policy and Information Division, Office of Personnel 
Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI33
_______________________________________________________________________

4075.  FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM: EFFECTIVE 
DATES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8913

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed regulation would adopt January 1st as the 
effective date for all open season new enrollment in the Federal 
Employees Health Benefits Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/31/98                    63 FR 46180
NPRM Comment Period End         09/30/98
Final Action                    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jay D. Fritz, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Insurance Policy and Information Division, Office of Personnel 
Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI37
_______________________________________________________________________

4076. APPOINTMENT, PAY, AND REMOVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 1104(a)(2); 5 USC 1305; 5 USC 3105; 5 USC 
3323(b); 5 USC 3344; 5 USC 4301(2)(D); 5 USC 5372; 5 USC 7521

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 930

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Revises several areas pertaining to the appointment, pay, and 
removal of ALJ's.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/23/98                     63 FR 8874
Final Action                    11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carol Bullock, Employment Service, Office of

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Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0810
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-0584

RIN: 3206-AI08
_______________________________________________________________________

4077.  PROHIBITION OF ``GAG CLAUSES'' IN THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES 
HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8913

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1609

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation prohibits FEHB carriers from placing 
provisions or financial incentives in their contracts with health care 
providers, provider groups, or health care workers that would limit 
providers' or health care workers' ability to discuss medically 
necessary treatment options with Federal enrollees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/21/98                    63 FR 27902
Final Action                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mike Kazynski, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Insurance Policy and Information Division, Office of Personnel 
Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI27
_______________________________________________________________________
OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (OPM)            Long-Term Actions
  
_______________________________________________________________________

4078. NONCOMPETITIVE APPOINTMENTS OF CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL SERVICE 
EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 12651f

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 315; 5 CFR 316

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Permits permanent and indefinite employees of the Corporation 
for National Service to receive noncompetitive appointments in the 
competitive service. Implements National and Community Service Trust 
Act of 1993.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Carmichael, Employment Service, Staffing 
Reinvention Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AH48
_______________________________________________________________________

4079. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT REFORM

Priority:  Other Significant

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

Legal Authority:  5 USC 43; 5 USC 45

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 430; 5 CFR 451

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulatory changes to comply with legislative reforms in 
support of the National Performance Review (NPR) recommendations that 
decentralize performance management and incentive awards programs to 
the agencies.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barbara Colchao, Workforce Compensation and Performance 
Service, Office of Personnel Management, Performance Management and 
Incentive Awards Division, OPCSD, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2720
Fax: 202 606-2395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AF57
_______________________________________________________________________

4080. PAY ADMINISTRATION; AVAILABILITY PAY FOR CRIMINAL INVESTIGATORS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5545a(h); 5 USC 5548

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 550

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations on implementation of availability pay, a new form 
of premium pay for criminal investigators who are required to work, or 
be available to work substantial amounts of unscheduled overtime duty 
based on the needs of the employing agency.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/23/94                    59 FR 66149
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kevin Kitchelt, Workforce Compensation and Performance 
Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation 
Administration, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG47
_______________________________________________________________________

4081. SUITABILITY

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 7301; EO 10577; EO 
11222

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 731

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: With the abolishment in December 1993 of the Federal 
Personnel Manual (FPM), certain policies and procedures enunciated in 
the FPM must be considered for publication in another format. Since 
these policies and procedures are important to continued program 
operations, they will be incorporated in

[[Page 62572]]

the Code of Federal Regulations. The Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) has determined that these regulations are significant and require 
OMB review prior to publication. However, we foresee no significant 
issues arising from implementation of these changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/23/91                    56 FR 18650
Interim Final Rule              09/16/94                    59 FR 47527
NPRM                            01/05/96                      61 FR 394


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard A. Ferris, Associate Director, Investigations 
Service, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415-4000
Phone: 202 606-1042
Fax: 202 606-2390

RIN: 3206-AC19
_______________________________________________________________________

4082. PERSONNEL SECURITY AND RELATED PROGRAMS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 7312; 50 USC 403; EO 
10450; EO 10577

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 732

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: With the abolishment in December 1993 of the Federal 
Personnel Manual (FPM), certain policies and procedures enunciated in 
the FPM must be considered for publication in another format. Since all 
of these policies and procedures are important to continued program 
operations, they will be incorporated in the Code of Federal 
Regulations. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has determined 
that these regulations are significant and require OMB review prior to 
publication. However, we see no significant issues arising from 
implementation of these changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/23/91                    56 FR 18650
Interim Final Rule              09/16/94                    59 FR 47527
Interim Final Rule Effective 
Date                            10/17/94


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard A. Ferris, Associate Director, Investigations 
Service, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20415-4000
Phone: 202 606-1042
Fax: 202 606-2390

RIN: 3206-AC21
_______________________________________________________________________

4083. INVESTIGATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 93-579; 5 USC 552a

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 736

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: With the abolishment in December 1993 of the Federal 
Personnel Manual (FPM), certain policies and procedures enunciated in 
the FPM must be considered for publication in another format. Since all 
of these policies and procedures are important to continued program 
operations, they will be incorporated in the Code of Federal 
Regulations. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has determined 
that these regulations are significant and require OMB review prior to 
publication. However, we foresee no significant issues arising from 
implementation of these changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/23/91                    56 FR 18650
Begin Review                    10/01/93
Interim Final Rule              09/16/94                    59 FR 47527
Interim Final Rule Effective 
Date                            10/17/94


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard A. Ferris, Associate Director, Investigations 
Service, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 
20514-4000
Phone: 202 606-1042
Fax: 202 606-2390

RIN: 3206-AB92
_______________________________________________________________________

4084.  VOLUNTARY EARLY RETIREMENT AUTHORITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8336(d); 5 USC 814(b)(1)(B)

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 842

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 7001 of Public Law 105-174, the Supplemental 
Appropriations and Rescissions Act, FY 1998, provided authority for OPM 
and agencies to apply special provisions affecting the manner in which 
voluntary early retirements may be administered and approved for the 
period from May 1, 1998, through September 30, 1999. The law allows OPM 
to prescribe regulations which permit the agency, after OPM approval, 
to determine the scope of voluntary early retirement offers on the 
basis of one or more organizational units; one or more occupational 
series or levels; one or more geographic locations; other similar 
nonpersonal factors; or any appropriate combination of such factors. 
These regulations implement the temporary provisions of Public Law 105-
174.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/15/98                    63 FR 32595


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas Glennon, Employment Service, Workforce 
Restructuring Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AI25
_______________________________________________________________________

4085. DEBARMENTS, CIVIL MONETARY PENALTIES, AND ASSESSMENTS IMPOSED 
AGAINST PROVIDERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8902a

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 890, subpart J

Legal Deadline: None

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Abstract: These regulations will implement amendments to 5 U.S.C. 
section 8902a, which authorize OPM to debar health care providers who 
have committed certain types of legal offenses or program-related 
violations, from participation in the Federal Employees Health Benefits 
Program (FEHBP) and to levy monetary penalties and assessments against 
individuals who have improperly obtained payments of FEHBP funds. 
Passage of the proposed legislation will remove unnecessary 
administrative constraints on the agency, provide more flexible and 
less time consuming procedures, and improve OPM's administration of 
sanctions against unfit health care providers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/30/89                    54 FR 43939
NPRM                            02/04/93                     58 FR 7052


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: J. David Cope, Chief, Administrative Sanctions Branch, 
Office of the Inspector General, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2851
Fax: 202 606-2153
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AD76
_______________________________________________________________________
OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (OPM)            Completed Actions
  
_______________________________________________________________________

4086. CLAIMS COLLECTIONS STANDARDS; DEBT COLLECTION ACT OF 1982; SALARY 
OFFSET

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 179

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/06/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bob Loring
Phone: 202 606-5028

RIN: 3206-AG64
_______________________________________________________________________

4087. APPOINTMENT OF NONCITIZENS IN THE EXCEPTED SERVICE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 213.3102(bb)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/04/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sylvia Cole
Phone: 202 606-1386
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AH52
_______________________________________________________________________

4088. MERIT PROMOTION AND INTERNAL PLACEMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 316; 5 CFR 335; 5 CFR 338

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/13/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Jacobs
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AI21
_______________________________________________________________________

4089. REDUCTION IN FORCE; RETREAT RIGHTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 351

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/15/98                    63 FR 32593
Final Action Effective          07/15/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Thomas A. Glennon
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AG77
_______________________________________________________________________

4090. REDUCTION IN FORCE AND MANDATORY TEMPORARY EXCEPTIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 351

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/13/98                    63 FR 26421
Final Action Effective          06/12/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas Glennon
Phone: 202 606-0960
TDD: 202 606-2329
Fax: 202 606-0023

RIN: 3206-AH64
_______________________________________________________________________

4091. TRAINING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 410

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/17/98                    63 FR 43867
Final Action Effective          09/16/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Judith Lombard
Phone: 202 606-2431
Fax: 202 606-2394
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH94
_______________________________________________________________________

4092. PERFORMANCE RATINGS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 430; 5 CFR 534

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Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/05/98                    63 FR 53275
Final Action Effective          11/04/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barbara Colchao
Phone: 202 606-2720
Fax: 202 606-2395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH77
_______________________________________________________________________

4093. REVISED APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR DISABILITY RETIREMENT UNDER 
CSRS AND FERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 844

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/08/98                    63 FR 17049
Final Action Effective          05/08/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Girouard
Phone: 202 606-0299
Fax: 202 606-1108
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH68
_______________________________________________________________________

4094. FEHBP: REMOVAL OF MINIMUM SALARY REQUIREMENT

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 890

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/27/98                    63 FR 28891
Final Action Effective          06/26/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth A. Lease
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633

RIN: 3206-AI05
_______________________________________________________________________

4095. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM; IMPROVING CARRIER 
PERFORMANCE; CONFORMING CHANGES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1609; 48 CFR 1632; 48 CFR 1652

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    10/15/98                    63 FR 55336
Final Action Effective          11/16/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

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: Mary Ann Mercer
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI16
[FR Doc. 98-25583 Filed 11-06-98; 8:45 am]
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