[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Office of Management and Budget Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Part XXXV



Office of Management and Budget



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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB)                                  




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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

5 CFR Ch. III and 48 CFR Ch. 99

Federal Regulations; OMB Circulars, OFPP Policy Letters, and CASB Cost 
Accounting Standards Included in the Semiannual Agenda of Federal 
Activities

AGENCY: Office of Management and Budget.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is publishing its 
semiannual agenda of upcoming activities for OMB Circulars, Office of 
Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) Policy Letters, and Cost Accounting 
Standards Board (CASB) Cost Accounting Standards.

    OMB Circulars and OFPP Policy Letters are published in 
accordance with OMB's internal procedures for implementing 
Executive Order No. 12866 (October 4, 1993; 58 FR 51735). OMB 
policy guidelines are issued under authority derived from several 
sources including: Subtitles I, II, and V of title 31, United 
States Code; Executive Order No. 11541; and other specific 
authority as cited. OMB Circulars and OFPP Policy Letters 
communicate guidance, instructions, and information of a continuing 
nature to executive branch agencies. As such, most OMB Circulars 
and OFPP Policy Letters are not regulations. Nonetheless, because 
these issuances are typically of public interest, they are 
generally published in the Federal Register in both proposed (for 
public comment) and final stages. For this reason, they are 
presented below in the standard format of ``prerule,'' ``proposed 
rule,'' and ``final rule'' stages.

    CASB Cost Accounting Standards are issued under authority 
derived from 41 U.S.C. 422. Cost Accounting Standards are rules 
governing the measurement, assignment, and allocation of costs to 
contracts with the United States Government.

    For purposes of this agenda, we have excluded directives that 
outline procedures to be followed in connection with the 
President's budget and legislative programs and directives that 
affect only the internal functions, management, or personnel of 
Federal agencies.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: See agency person listed for each 
entry in the agenda, c/o Office of Management and Budget, Washington, 
DC 20503. On the overall agenda, contact Clarence C. Crawford, (202) 
395-3060, at the above address.

Clarence C. Crawford,

Associate Director for Administration.

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                                                                                                     Regulation
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3745         Revision of OMB Circular A-127 To Implement the Federal Financial Management             0348-AB46
            Improvement Act (FFMIA) and To Reflect Updated Financial Management Policies..........
3746         Policies on Management of Federal Information Resources (Circular No. A-130).........    0348-AB36
3747         Cost Accounting Standards Administration.............................................    0348-AB25
3748         Subcontracting Plans.................................................................    0348-AB31
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                                                Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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3749         Revision to OMB Circular No. A-125, ``Prompt Pay''...................................    0348-AB47
3750         Revision to OMB Circular A-110, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and       0348-AB49
            Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit
            Organizations.........................................................................
3751         Procedures for Reconciling and Appealing Address List Information for the 2000 Census    0348-AB48
            of Population and Housing.............................................................
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3752         Cost Principles for Educational Institutions (OMB Circular A-21).....................    0348-AB39
3753         Extending the Coverage of Energy Statistical Programs Under the Federal Statistical      0348-AB45
            Confidentiality Order.................................................................
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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB)               Proposed Rule Stage




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3745. REVISION OF OMB CIRCULAR A-127 TO IMPLEMENT THE FEDERAL FINANCIAL 
MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT ACT (FFMIA) AND TO REFLECT UPDATED FINANCIAL 
MANAGEMENT POLICIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  31 USC 503 et seq, CFOs Act; PL 104-208, Federal 
Financial Mgmt. Improvement Act of 1996; 31 USC 3111

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (FFMIA) of 
1996 requires that financial management systems at each Federal agency 
covered by the CFOs Act, substantially comply with Federal financial 
management systems requirements, applicable Federal accounting 
standards, and the U.S. Government Standard General Ledger at the 
transaction level. The revisions are to incorporate this and other 
policy updates since the 1993 issuance of the last revision to A-127.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed Revision               06/00/99
Final Revision                  11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Jean Holcombe, Office of Federal Financial Management, 
Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street NW., Room 6025, NEOB, 
Washington, DC 20503
Phone: 202 395-5048
Fax: 202 395-3952
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0348-AB46
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3746. POLICIES ON MANAGEMENT OF FEDERAL INFORMATION RESOURCES (CIRCULAR 
NO. A-130)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-106

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OMB Circular A-130, Management of Federal Information 
Resources, establishes policies for the management of Federal 
information resources and provides certain procedures and analytical 
guidelines for implementing specific aspects of these policies. OMB is 
reviewing the Circular for consistency with the Information Technology 
Management Reform Act (ITMRA) of 1996, P.L. 104-106. This proposed 
revision is consistent with the National Performance Reviews 
reinventing government efforts.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed Revision               05/00/99
Final Revision                  12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jasmeet Seehra, Senior Policy Analyst, Office of 
Management and Budget, Room 10236, NEOB, 725 17th Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20503
Phone: 202 395-3785
Fax: 202 395-5167

RIN: 0348-AB36
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3747. COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  41 USC 422

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 99

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Cost Accounting Standards Board is proposing to revise 
its rules concerning cost accounting practice changes.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           04/25/95                    60 FR 20252
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/10/95
NPRM                            09/18/96                    61 FR 49196
NPRM Comment Period End         12/02/96
NPRM Comment Period Extended to 
09/12/97                        07/14/97                    62 FR 37654
NPRM Comment Period Extended to 
08/00/99                        06/00/99

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: Rudolph Schuhbauer, Project Director, Cost Accounting 
Standards Board, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Federal 
Procurement Policy, Washington, DC 20503
Phone: 202 395-3254

RIN: 0348-AB25
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3748. SUBCONTRACTING PLANS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 637(d); PL 103-355, sec 1091; 41 USC 405

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 19.7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OFPP proposes to issue a Policy Letter that covers 
subcontracting plans. This Policy Letter supersedes and cancels OFPP 
Policy Letter 80-1, 80-2, Supplement No. 1 to 80-2, and 80-4.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed Policy Letter          09/26/95                    60 FR 49644
Second Proposed Policy Letter   05/00/99
Final Policy Letter             11/00/99

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

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: Linda Williams, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office 
of Management and Budget, Office of Federal Procurement Policy, 
Washington, DC 20503
Phone: 202 395-3302
Fax: 202 395-5105

RIN: 0348-AB31

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3749. REVISION TO OMB CIRCULAR NO. A-125, ``PROMPT PAY''

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  31 USC ch 39

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Circular A-125 prescribes policy for the Executive 
departments and agencies in paying for goods and services pursuant to 
the Prompt Payment Act of 1982 as amended. These revisions will 
incorporate provisions of the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996. 
This proposed revision is consistent with the National Performance 
Reviews reinventing government efforts.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed Revision               06/17/98                    63 FR 33000
Comments Due                    08/17/98
Final Revision                  04/00/99

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: Tom Stack, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th 
Street NW., Room 9201, NEOB, Washington, DC 20503
Phone: 202 395-1457
Fax: 202 395-6888
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0348-AB47
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3750.  REVISION TO OMB CIRCULAR A-110, UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE 
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS WITH INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER 
EDUCATION, HOSPITALS, AND OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-277

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Pub. L. 105-277 directs OMB to amend section 36 of OMB 
Circular A-110 to require Federal awarding agencies ``to ensure that 
all data produced under an award will be made available to the public 
through the procedures established under the Freedom of Information 
Act.''

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed Revision               02/04/99                     64 FR 5684
Final Revision                  09/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: F. James Cherney, Office of Management and Budget, 725 
17th Street NW., Room 6025 NEOB, Washington, DC 20503
Phone: 202 395-3993
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0348-AB49
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3751. PROCEDURES FOR RECONCILING AND APPEALING ADDRESS LIST INFORMATION 
FOR THE 2000 CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 103-430 The Census Address List Improvement Act of 
1994

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Management and Budget and the Bureau of the 
Census are providing notice of the final procedures and schedule for 
developing the address information that will be used in conducting 
Census 2000.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed                        03/27/98                    63 FR 14978
Final Notice                    05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Katherine Wallman, Chief Statistician, Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 
725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC
Phone: 202 395-3093
Fax: 202 395-7245
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0348-AB48
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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB)                 Completed Actions




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3752. COST PRINCIPLES FOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (OMB CIRCULAR A-21)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  31 USC 503 et seq, CFOs Act; 31 USC 1111

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These revisions address benchmarks for facility costs; an 
alternate methodology for the recovery of utility costs; and allowance 
of trustee travel expenses.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed Revision               09/10/97                    62 FR 47722
Final Revision                  06/01/98                    63 FR 29786
Second Revision - Interim Final 06/01/98                    63 FR 29786
Final Action                    10/27/98                    63 FR 57332

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gilbert Tran, Office of Management and Budget, Office 
of Federal Financial Management, Washington, DC 20503
Phone: 202 395-3993
Fax: 202 395-4915

RIN: 0348-AB39
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3753. EXTENDING THE COVERAGE OF ENERGY STATISTICAL PROGRAMS UNDER THE 
FEDERAL STATISTICAL CONFIDENTIALITY ORDER

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  31 USC 1104(d); EO 10253; 44 USC ch 35

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

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Abstract: This proposal extends the coverage of energy statistical 
programs under the Federal Statistical Confidentiality Order.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Proposed Revision               06/27/97                    62 FR 35049
Withdrawn                       03/19/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Katherine Wallman, Chief, Statistical Policy Branch, 
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and 
Budget, 725 17th Street NW., Room 10201 NEOB, Washington, DC 20503
Phone: 202 395-3093
Fax: 202 395-7245

RIN: 0348-AB45
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