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



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Part XLVIII





Department of Defense

General Services Administration

National Aeronautics and Space Administration





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Federal Acquisition Regulation;



Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

48 CFR Ch. 1

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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

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

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

Dated: August 26, 1998.

Jeremy F. Olson,

Acting Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division.

                                               Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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4236         FAR Case 97-024, Foreign Acquisition.................................................    9000-AH30
4237         FAR Case 97-031, Value Engineering Change Proposals..................................    9000-AH84
4238         FAR Case 97-040, Business Class Air Fare.............................................    9000-AH98
4239         FAR Case 98-001, Recruitment Costs Principle.........................................    9000-AI06
4240         FAR Case 97-038, Evaluation of Proposals for Professional Services...................    9000-AI07
4241         FAR Case 98-007, Competition Under Multiple Award Task and Delivery Order Contracts..    9000-AI08
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                                                Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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4242         FAR Case 89-12, Pay-As-You-Go Pension Costs..........................................    9000-AC90
4243         FAR Case 89-093, Implementation of the Anti-Lobbying Statute.........................    9000-AD76
4244         FAR Case 91-078, Small Business Subcontracting Reporting.............................    9000-AG04
4245         FAR Case 94-753, Travel Costs........................................................    9000-AG27
4246         FAR Case 91-118, Payment by Electronic Fund Transfer.................................    9000-AG49
4247         FAR Case 95-020, Costs Related to Legal/Other Proceedings............................    9000-AH05
4248         FAR Case 96-308, Implementation of Commercially Available Off-the-Shelf Item
            Acquisition Provisions of the Federal Acquisition Reform Act..........................    9000-AH25
4249         FAR Case 96-011, No-Cost Value Engineering Change Proposals..........................    9000-AH37
4250         FAR Case 97-603, Empowerment Contracting.............................................    9000-AH58
4251         FAR Cases 97-004A and 97-004B, Reform of Affirmative Action in Federal Procurement...    9000-AH59
4252         FAR Case 95-013, Government Property.................................................    9000-AH60
4253         FAR Case 96-009, Contract Quality Requirements.......................................    9000-AH61
4254         FAR Case 94-610, EO 12933, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Certain
            Contracts.............................................................................    9000-AH62
4255         FAR Case 96-023, Clause Flowdown-Commercial Items....................................    9000-AH69
4256         Federal Acquisition Regulation; Progress Payments....................................    9000-AH70
4257         FAR Case 97-015, Alternative Dispute Resolution--1996................................    9000-AH72
4258         FAR Case 97-011, Evidence of Shipment in Electronic Data Interchange Transactions....    9000-AH73
4259         FAR Case 97-016, Contractor Purchasing System Review Exclusions......................    9000-AH82
4260         FAR Case 96-018, Use of Brand Name Item Descriptions.................................    9000-AH85
4261         FAR Case 97-303, Limitation on Allowability of Compensation for Certain Contractor
            Personnel.............................................................................    9000-AH90
4262         FAR Case 97-027, Mandatory Government Source Inspection..............................    9000-AH94
4263         FAR Case 97-036, Civil Defense Costs.................................................    9000-AH95
4264         FAR Case 97-032, Relocation Costs....................................................    9000-AH96

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4265         FAR Case 96-013, Review of FAR Representation........................................    9000-AH97
4266         FAR Case 96-610, Rehabilitation Act, Workers With Disabilities.......................    9000-AH99
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                                                Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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4267         FAR Case 89-042, Liquidated Damages..................................................    9000-AD20
4268         FAR Case 97-300, Liquidated Damages..................................................    9000-AH53
4269         FAR Case 95-011, Subcontract Consent.................................................    9000-AH57
4270         FAR Case 97-010, Taxes Associated With Divested Segments.............................    9000-AH71
4271         FAR Case 97-007, Travel Reimbursement................................................    9000-AH76
4272         FAR Case 97-014, Part 30 Deviations..................................................    9000-AH77
4273         FAR Case 97-034, Availability of Specifications......................................    9000-AI00
4274         FAR Case 97-042, Limits on Fee for Cost-Plus-Incentive Fee and Cost-Plus-Award Fee
            Contracts.............................................................................    9000-AI01
4275         FAR Case 97-044, Trade Agreements Thresholds.........................................    9000-AI02
4276         FAR Case 97-301, Restrictions on Purchases From Sudan................................    9000-AI03
4277         FAR Case 97-614, Software Copyrights.................................................    9000-AI04
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMIN.       Proposed Rule Stage
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
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4236. FAR CASE 97-024, FOREIGN ACQUISITION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/28/98                    63 FR 51642
NPRM Comment Period End         11/27/98
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH30
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4237. FAR CASE 97-031, VALUE ENGINEERING CHANGE PROPOSALS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 48; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
change the sharing periods and rates that contracting officers may 
establish for individual value engineering change proposals. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This is 
not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/12/98                    63 FR 43236
NPRM Comment Period End         10/13/98
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH84
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4238.  FAR CASE 97-040, BUSINESS CLASS AIR FARE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31

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Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
revise the ``travel costs'' cost principle to allow, in certain 
situations, business class airfare costs for flights lasting more than 
14 hours. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/12/98                    63 FR 43239
NPRM Comment Period End         10/13/98
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH98
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4239.  FAR CASE 98-001, RECRUITMENT COSTS PRINCIPLE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
revise the recruitment costs and the ``public relations and advertising 
cost'' cost principles for streamlining purposes. This regulatory 
action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under 
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993 and is not a major rule 
under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/12/98                    63 FR 43238
NPRM Comment Period End         10/13/98
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AI06
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4240.  FAR CASE 97-038, EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONAL 
SERVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 15.305; 48 CFR 37.115

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
provide guidance on the evaluation of proposals that include 
uncompensated overtime hours. This regulatory action was not subject to 
Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/24/98                    63 FR 45112
NPRM Comment Period End         10/23/98
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AI07
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4241.  FAR CASE 98-007, COMPETITION UNDER MULTIPLE AWARD TASK 
AND DELIVERY ORDER CONTRACTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 16

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation to 
clarify the procedures governing placement of orders under multiple 
award indefinite delivery contracts. This regulatory action was not 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 
804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/09/98                    63 FR 48416
NPRM Comment Period End         11/09/98
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AI08

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMIN.         Long-Term Actions
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
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4242. FAR CASE 89-12, PAY-AS-YOU-GO PENSION COSTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 30; 48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AC90
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4243. FAR CASE 89-093, IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ANTI-LOBBYING STATUTE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 101-121, Sec 319

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 3; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AD76
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4244. FAR CASE 91-078, SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING REPORTING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 53.219

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council are proposing to amend FAR 53.219 to 
authorize the addition of a column to the Standard Form 295, Summary 
Subcontract Report, to report the number of subcontracts awarded to 
small business concerns, small disadvantaged business concerns, and 
women-owned small business enterprises. This regulatory action was not 
subject to Office of Management review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AG04
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4245. FAR CASE 94-753, TRAVEL COSTS

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:  PL 103-355

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31.205-46

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

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

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permit contractors to propose alternative rates to those prescribed in 
the FTR/JTR.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AG27
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4246. FAR CASE 91-118, PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFER

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 32.9; 48 CFR 52.232

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/03/95                    60 FR 51766
NPRM Comment Period End         12/04/95
Interim Final Rule              08/29/96                    61 FR 45770
2nd NPRM                        07/06/98                    63 FR 36522
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AG49
_______________________________________________________________________

4247. FAR CASE 95-020, COSTS RELATED TO LEGAL/OTHER PROCEEDINGS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH05
_______________________________________________________________________

4248. FAR CASE 96-308, IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE OFF-THE-
SHELF ITEM ACQUISITION PROVISIONS OF THE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REFORM ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  PL 104-106, sec 4203

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

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

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH25
_______________________________________________________________________

4249. FAR CASE 96-011, NO-COST VALUE ENGINEERING CHANGE PROPOSALS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 48.104-3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
clarify that the no-cost VECP guidance at FAR 48.104-3 permits the use 
of no-cost settlements when the Contracting Officer has balanced the 
administrative costs of negotiating a settlement against the 
anticipated savings and when, in the Contracting Officer's judgment, 
reliance on other VECP approaches likely would not be more cost 
effective and the no-cost settlement would provide adequate 
consideration to the Government. The no-cost VECP alternatives were not 
intended for use when significant cost savings are anticipated on the 
instant contract. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/22/98                    63 FR 34078
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH37
_______________________________________________________________________

4250. FAR CASE 97-603, EMPOWERMENT CONTRACTING

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Tribal, Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH58
_______________________________________________________________________

4251. FAR CASES 97-004A AND 97-004B, REFORM OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IN 
FEDERAL PROCUREMENT

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority:  PL 103-355, sec 7102

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 5.207; 48 CFR 6.203; 48 CFR 12.303; 48 CFR 
14.206; 48 CFR 15.605; 48 CFR 15.608; 48 CFR 15.1002; 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 
52.219; 48 CFR 53; 48 CFR 1.106; 48 CFR 15.3; 48 CFR 52.212; 48 CFR 
53.219; 48 CFR 53.302-312

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These interim rules have been issued to conform to a 
Department of Justice (DOJ) proposal to reform affirmative action in 
Federal procurement. DOJ's proposal is designed to ensure compliance 
with the constitutional standards established by the Supreme Court in 
Adarand Constructors, Inc. v. Pena. 115 S.Ct. 2097 (1995). The FAR 
proposed rule would establish three procurement mechanisms benefiting 
small disadvantaged businesses (SDBs): (a) The first mechanism is a 
price evaluation adjustment of up to ten percent in certain two-digit 
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Major Groups authorized by the 
Administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), this 
mechanism is effective October 1, 1998; (b) The second mechanism is a 
source selection evaluation factor or subfactor for planned SDB 
participation, primarily at the subcontract level, in the performance 
of a contract in the SIC Major Groups; (c) The third mechanism provides 
for a monetary incentive for subcontracting with SDBs. The last two 
mechanisms become effective January 1, 1999. This regulatory action was 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993. This is a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 
804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/09/97                    62 FR 25786
NPRM Comment Period End         07/08/97
Interim Final Rule 97-004A      06/30/98                    63 FR 35719
Interim Final Rule 97-004B      07/01/98                    63 FR 36120

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Interim Final Rule 97-004C      09/30/98                    63 FR 52426
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Tribal, Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH59
_______________________________________________________________________

4252. FAR CASE 95-013, GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 45; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
simplify procedures and eliminate requirements related to the 
management and disposition of Government property in the possession of 
contractors. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH60
_______________________________________________________________________

4253. FAR CASE 96-009, CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 46; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH61
_______________________________________________________________________

4254. FAR CASE 94-610, EO 12933, NONDISPLACEMENT OF QUALIFIED WORKERS 
UNDER CERTAIN CONTRACTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  EO 12933

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH62
_______________________________________________________________________

4255. FAR CASE 96-023, CLAUSE FLOWDOWN-COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 52.244-6

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes amendments to the clause at FAR 52.244-6, 
Subcontracts for Commercial Items and Commercial Comments, to clarify 
that contractors are required to include, in subcontracts at any tier 
for commercial items or commercial components, the FAR clauses and 
provisions listed in the clause at FAR 52.244-6 and such other clauses 
and provisions as may be required by addenda, to the extent they are 
applicable or necessary to establish the reasonableness of prices under 
FAR part 15. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH69
_______________________________________________________________________

4256. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION; PROGRESS PAYMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  10 USC ch 137

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH70
_______________________________________________________________________

4257. FAR CASE 97-015, ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION--1996

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH72
_______________________________________________________________________

4258. FAR CASE 97-011, EVIDENCE OF SHIPMENT IN ELECTRONIC DATA 
INTERCHANGE TRANSACTIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 52.247-48

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/27/98                     63 FR 4074
NPRM Comment Period End         03/30/98
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH73
_______________________________________________________________________

4259. FAR CASE 97-016, CONTRACTOR PURCHASING SYSTEM REVIEW EXCLUSIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 44.302; 48 CFR 44.303

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends (1) FAR 44.302 to exclude competitively 
awarded firm-fixed-price and competitively awarded fixed-price with 
economic price adjustment contracts for the dollar amount used to 
determine

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH82
_______________________________________________________________________

4260. FAR CASE 96-018, USE OF BRAND NAME ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH85
_______________________________________________________________________

4261. FAR CASE 97-303, LIMITATION ON ALLOWABILITY OF COMPENSATION FOR 
CERTAIN CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-85

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31.205-6

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/23/98                     63 FR 9066
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH90
_______________________________________________________________________

4262. FAR CASE 97-027, MANDATORY GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 46

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH94
_______________________________________________________________________

4263. FAR CASE 97-036, CIVIL DEFENSE COSTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
delete the civil defense cost principle. This

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH95
_______________________________________________________________________

4264.  FAR CASE 97-032, RELOCATION COSTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  00 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
remove the ceilings imposed on certain types of relocation costs; to 
permit reimbursement of relocation costs on an appropriate lump-sum 
basis; make allowable payments for spouse employment assistance and 
payments for increase employee income and social security taxes 
incident to allowable reimbursed relocation. This regulatory action was 
not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive 
Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and this is not a major rule 
under 5 U.S.C. 804

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH96
_______________________________________________________________________

4265.  FAR CASE 96-013, REVIEW OF FAR REPRESENTATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1; 48 CFR 4; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 14; 48 CFR 19; 48 
CFR 26; 48 CFR 27; 48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 41; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
remove or reduce certain requirements for representations and other 
statements from offerors and contractors. This regulatory action was 
not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive 
Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 
U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/07/98
NPRM Comment Period End         07/06/98                    63 FR 25382
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH97
_______________________________________________________________________

4266.  FAR CASE 96-610, REHABILITATION ACT, WORKERS WITH 
DISABILITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  29 USC 793 sec 503

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends FAR subpart 22.14 and the clauses at 52.212-
5 and 52.222-36 to implement revised Department of Labor (DOL) 
regulations regarding affirmative action to employ and advance in 
employment qualified individuals with disabilities. The dollar 
threshold for use of the clause at 52.222-6 has been increased from 
$2,500 to $10,000. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/22/98                    63 FR 34073
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AH99

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_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMIN.         Completed Actions
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
_______________________________________________________________________

4267. FAR CASE 89-042, LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 11.501; 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 52; 48 CFR 53.219

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/22/98                    63 FR 34064
Final Action Effective          08/21/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AD20
_______________________________________________________________________

4268. FAR CASE 97-300, LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/22/98                    63 FR 34064
Final Action Effective          08/21/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH53
_______________________________________________________________________

4269. FAR CASE 95-011, SUBCONTRACT CONSENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/22/98                    63 FR 34059
Final Action Effective          08/21/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH57
_______________________________________________________________________

4270. FAR CASE 97-010, TAXES ASSOCIATED WITH DIVESTED SEGMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31.205-41

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/12/98                    63 FR 43127

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH71
_______________________________________________________________________

4271. FAR CASE 97-007, TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 31.205-46

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/22/98                    63 FR 34078
Final Action Effective          08/21/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH76
_______________________________________________________________________

4272. FAR CASE 97-014, PART 30 DEVIATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1.402

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/09/97                    62 FR 64913
Final Action Effective          02/09/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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: Beverly Fayson
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 9000-AH77
_______________________________________________________________________

4273.  FAR CASE 97-034, AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 9.203; 48 CFR 11.102; 48 CFR 52.211-1; 48 CFR 
52.211-2; 48 CFR 52.212-1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
update information regarding the availability of specifications, 
standards, and item descriptions cited in Government solicitations and 
contracts. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/22/98                    63 FR 34062
Final Action Effective          08/21/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR),

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

RIN: 9000-AI00
_______________________________________________________________________

4274.  FAR CASE 97-042, LIMITS ON FEE FOR COST-PLUS-INCENTIVE 
FEE AND COST-PLUS-AWARD FEE CONTRACTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 16.301-3; 48 CFR 16.306; 48 CFR 16.405-2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
clarify fee limitations pertaining to cost-reimbursement contracts. 
This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and 
Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, 
and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/22/98                    63 FR 34073
Final Action Effective          08/21/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AI01
_______________________________________________________________________

4275.  FAR CASE 97-044, TRADE AGREEMENTS THRESHOLDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement revised thresholds for application of the Trade Agreements 
Act and the North American Free Trade Agreement. This regulatory action 
was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under 
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major 
rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/22/98                    63 FR 34075
Final Action Effective          08/21/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AI02
_______________________________________________________________________

4276.  FAR CASE 97-301, RESTRICTIONS ON PURCHASES FROM SUDAN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 25.701; 48 CFR 52.213-4; 48 CFR 52.225-11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
add Sudan to the list of countries from which Government acquisition of 
supplies and services is restricted. This regulatory action was not 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 
804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/22/98                    63 FR 34076
Final Action Effective          08/21/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AI03
_______________________________________________________________________

4277.  FAR CASE 97-614, SOFTWARE COPYRIGHTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 27.405

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
clarify that computer software produced under Government contracts may 
be special works to which the Government may obtain copyright. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is 
not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/22/98                    63 FR 34077
Final Action Effective          08/21/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AI04
[FR Doc. 98-23551 Filed 11-06-98; 8:45 am]
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