[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Office of Personnel Management Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]



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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 April 1, 1999, through 
March 31, 2000. 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.

U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

Janice R. Lachance,

Director.

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                                                                                                     Regulation
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3754         Availability of Official Information.................................................    3206-AG92
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                                               Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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3755         Personnel Records....................................................................    3206-AH24
3756         Employment in the Excepted Service...................................................    3206-AH83
3757         Career and Career-Conditional Appointment Under Special Authorities..................    3206-AG90
3758         Noncompetitive Appointments of Corporation for National Service Employees............    3206-AH48
3759         Noncompetitive Appointment of Former Peace Corps and Vista Volunteers................    3206-AI18
3760         Probation on Initial Appointment to a Competitive Position...........................    3206-AI47
3761         Merit Promotion and Internal Placement...............................................    3206-AI20
3762         Clarification of Various Staffing Provisions.........................................    3206-AH49
3763         Career Transition Assistance for Surplus and Displaced Federal Employees.............    3206-AI39
3764         Clarification of Hiring Authorities..................................................    3206-AI46
3765         Amendment to Selective Service Registration Requirements.............................    3206-AI52
3766         Other Than Full-Time Employment (Part-Time, Seasonal, Intermittent)..................    3206-AI22
3767         Re-Employment Rights.................................................................    3206-AI19
3768         Performance Appraisal in the Senior Executive Service................................    3206-AI57
3769         Demonstration Project Authority......................................................    3206-AI40
3770         Classification Appeals of General Schedule Employees.................................    3206-AH38
3771         Official Duty Station Determinations for Pay Purposes................................    3206-AH84
3772         Superior Qualifications Appointments.................................................    3206-AI00
3773         Prevailing Rate Systems; Changes in Federal Wage System Survey Jobs..................    3206-AH81
3774         Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of the Wyoming and Eastern South Dakota            3206-AI60
            Appropriated Fund Wage Areas..........................................................
3775         Job Grading Reviews and Appeals of Federal Wage System Employees.....................    3206-AI14
3776         Severance Pay: Miscellaneous.........................................................    3206-AH12
3777         Pay Administration Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).........................    3206-AI15
3778         Reemployment of Military and Civilian Retirees To Meet Exceptional Employment Needs..    3206-AI32
3779         Agency Determinations on Payment of Relocation Costs.................................    3206-AH50
3780         Miscellaneous Leave Regulations......................................................    3206-AI44
3781         Federal Equal Opportunity Recruitment Program (FEORP)................................    3206-AH98
3782         Disabled Veterans Affirmative Action Program (DVAAP).................................    3206-AH99
3783         Federal Employees' Health and Counseling Programs....................................    3206-AI07
3784         Retirement; CSRS and FERS Amendments Relating to Health Care Professionals...........    3206-AG57
3785         Retirement; Credit for Military Service..............................................    3206-AG58
3786         Retirement; Determinations of Marital Status for Survivor Annuities..................    3206-AG60
3787         Retirement; National Guard Technicians: Adjustments to Annuity.......................    3206-AI42
3788         Retirement; Service Credit...........................................................    3206-AH37
3789         Retirement; Waiver of Military Retired Pay To Enhance Civil Service Retirement           3206-AH74
            Annuity...............................................................................
3790         Retirement; Elimination of the Hearing Requirement During Enforcement of Statutory       3206-AH76
            Bar to Annuity After Conviction of Certain Offenses...................................
3791         Retirement; State Income Tax Withholding Instrumentalities...........................    3206-AH62

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3792         Retirement; Debt Collection..........................................................    3206-AE72
3793         Retirement; Court Orders Awarding Survivor Annuities; Correcting or Supplementing the    3206-AG28
            First Order Dividing Marital Property.................................................
3794         Retirement; FERS Elections of Coverage...............................................    3206-AG96
3795         Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program: Miscellaneous Changes and               3206-AG63
            Clarifications........................................................................
3796         Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: Waiver of 5-Year Requirement for              3206-AI62
            Continuing FEHB Coverage Into Retirement..............................................
3797         FEHB and DoD Demonstration Project...................................................    3206-AI63
3798         Debarments, Civil Monetary Penalties, and Assessments Imposed Against Providers......    3206-AD76
3799         Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Federal Acquisition Regulation...............    3206-AI65
3800         Employment in the Senior Executive Service...........................................    3206-AI58
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3801         Appointment of Non-Status Employees (USERRA).........................................    3206-AI23
3802         Excepted Service Promotion and Internal Placement....................................    3206-AI51
3803         Time-in-Grade Restrictions...........................................................    3206-AG06
3804         Promotion and Internal Placement; Accelerated Qualifications.........................    3206-AG19
3805         Job Listings; Full Consideration of Displaced Defense Employees......................    3206-AF36
3806         Interagency Placement Program........................................................    3206-AI24
3807         Federal Employment Priority Consideration for DC Employees...........................    3206-AI28
3808         Interagency Career Transition Assistance for Displaced Panama Canal Zone Employees...    3206-AI56
3809         Reduction in Force Service Credit; Retention Records.................................    3206-AI09
3810         Restoration to Duty From Military Service or Compensable Injury......................    3206-AG02
3811         Miscellaneous Changes in Compensation Regulations....................................    3206-AH11
3812         Holiday and Premium Pay..............................................................    3206-AH86
3813         Prevailing Rate Systems; Abolishment of Lubbock Nonappropriated Fund Wage Area.......    3206-AH88
3814         Prevailing Rate Systems: Abolishment of the Orlando, FL, Appropriated Fund Wage Area.    3206-AI04
3815         Prevailing Rate Systems; Abolishment of Kansas City, MO, Special Wage Schedule for       3206-AI11
            Printing Positions....................................................................
3816         Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of the Orlando, FL, Appropriated Fund Wage Area    3206-AI13
3817         Prevailing Rate Systems; Environmental Differential Pay for Working at High Altitudes    3206-AI36
3818         SES Performance Awards...............................................................    3206-AI59
3819         Voluntary Separation Incentive Repayment Waivers.....................................    3206-AG20
3820         Firefighter Pay......................................................................    3206-AI50
3821         Pay Administration; Back Pay, Holidays, Overtime Pay for Travel, and Physicians'         3206-AI61
            Comparability Allowance...............................................................
3822         Lump-Sum Payments for Annual Leave...................................................    3206-AF38
3823         Retention Allowances.................................................................    3206-AI31
3824         Cost-of-Living Allowances in Nonforeign Areas: Survey Results........................    3206-AI38
3825         Emergency Leave Transfer Program.....................................................    3206-AI03
3826         Family and Medical Leave.............................................................    3206-AI35
3827         Retirement Coverage for DC Financial Control Board Employees.........................    3206-AG78
3828         Retirement; Coverage--Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities.........................    3206-AH57
3829         Coverage for Certain Employees of DC.................................................    3206-AI02
3830         Voluntary Early Retirement Authority.................................................    3206-AI25
3831         Retirement, Health, and Life Insurance Coverage for Certain Employees of the District    3206-AI55
            of Columbia Under the District of Columbia Courts and Justice Technical Corrections
            Act of 1998...........................................................................
3832         Retirement; Nuclear Materials Couriers...............................................    3206-AI66
3833         Retirement; Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters................................    3206-AI41
3834         Retirement; FERS Basic Annuity.......................................................    3206-AE73
3835         Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program: Court Orders........................    3206-AI49
3836         Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program......................................    3206-AI54
3837         Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program: Life Insurance Improvements.........    3206-AI64
3838         Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: Payment of Premiums for Periods of Leave      3206-AG66
            Without Pay or Insufficient Pay.......................................................
3839         Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: Contributions and Withholding.............    3206-AI33

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3840         Appointment, Pay, and Removal of Administrative Law Judges...........................    3206-AI08
3841         Authorization of Solicitations During the Combined Federal Campaign..................    3206-AI53
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                                                Long-Term Actions
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3842         Reemployment Priority List...........................................................    3206-AI34
3843         Performance Management Reform........................................................    3206-AF57
3844         Suitability..........................................................................    3206-AC19
3845         Personnel Security and Related Programs..............................................    3206-AC21
3846         Investigations.......................................................................    3206-AB92
3847         Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: Effective Dates...........................    3206-AI37
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                                                Completed Actions
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3848         Student Educational Employment Program...............................................    3206-AH82
3849         Temporary and Term Employment........................................................    3206-AH47
3850         Taper Employment-Specific Authority for Worker Trainee...............................    3206-AI45
3851         Moratorium on Involuntary SES Reassignments..........................................    3206-AH92
3852         Reduction in Force and Vacant Positions..............................................    3206-AH95
3853         Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of the Norfolk, MA, Nonappropriated Fund Wage      3206-AH58
            Area..................................................................................
3854         Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of the Marion, IN, Nonappropriated Fund Wage       3206-AH60
            Area..................................................................................
3855         Prevailing Rate Systems; Removal of Umatilla County, OR, From Spokane, WA,               3206-AI10
            Nonappropriated Fund Wage Area........................................................
3856         Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of Philadelphia, PA, and New York, NY,             3206-AI30
            Appropriated Fund Wage Areas..........................................................
3857         Prevailing Rate Systems; Change of Lead Agency Responsibility........................    3206-AI48
3858         Pay Administration; Availability Pay for Criminal Investigators......................    3206-AG47
3859         Hazardous Duty Pay...................................................................    3206-AI29
3860         Pay Administration (General); Collection by Offset From Indebted Government Employees    3206-AH63
3861         Cost-of-Living Allowance in Nonforeign Areas: Survey Results.........................    3206-AH07
3862         Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: Disenrollment.............................    3206-AH61
3863         Prohibition of ``Gag Clauses'' in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program......    3206-AI27
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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (OPM)                      Prerule Stage




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3754. 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                           06/00/99
Final Action                    09/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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Agency Contact: Mary Beth Smith-Toomey, Office of Information 
Technology, Office of Chief Information Officer, Office of Personnel 
Management, 1900 E Street 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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3755. 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 Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1126
Fax: 202 606-1719
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH24
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3756. 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                            06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AH83
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3757. 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                            06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AG90
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3758. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AH48
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3759. 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

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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                            09/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AI18
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3760. PROBATION ON INITIAL APPOINTMENT TO A COMPETITIVE POSITION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 3321

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 315, subpart H

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation will permit agencies to use a competitive 
service probationary period of up to 3 years, when the work of the 
position cannot be properly evaluated in only 1 year. It will also 
establish 1 year as the minimum probationary period.

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: Raleigh Neville, Employment Service, Staffing 
Reinvention Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390

RIN: 3206-AI47
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3761. MERIT PROMOTION AND INTERNAL PLACEMENT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 316; 5 CFR 335

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In an effort to streamline selection procedures and provide 
agencies with greater flexibility, the Office of Personnel Management 
(OPM) is proposing to revise the regulations covering merit promotion 
and internal placement. These regulations will provide a framework 
within which agencies may develop merit-based programs for internal 
selections.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/99

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 Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AI20
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3762. 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)

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                            12/00/99

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 Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-0390

RIN: 3206-AH49
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3763. 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 extend the 9/30/99 sunset date for 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                            04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AI39
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3764. CLARIFICATION OF HIRING AUTHORITIES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 330; 5 CFR 332; 5 CFR 333; 5 CFR 337

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In an effort to consolidate and streamline existing hiring 
authorities and to clarify existing competitive examining authorities, 
the Office of Personnel Management is proposing to revise the 
regulations

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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: Karen Jacobs, Employment Service, Staffing Reinvention 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
  
Raleigh Neville, Employment Service, Staffing Reinvention Office, 
Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390

RIN: 3206-AI46
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3765.  AMENDMENT TO SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 3328

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Delegates to agencies determination whether a Federal job 
applicant's failure to register with the Selective Service was knowing 
and willful. This change is authorized by an amendment to 5 USC 3328.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/29/99                    64 FR 14842
NPRM Comment Period End         04/28/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sylvia Cole, Employment Service, Staffing Reinvention 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AI52
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3766. 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                            06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AI22
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3767. 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                            06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AI19
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3768.  PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL IN THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE 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 4315

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 430, subpart C

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Proposed revision of SES regulations at 5 CFR 430, subpart C, 
will focus on (1) increasing agency flexibility to develop SES 
appraisal systems tailored to their needs, (2) improving linkages with 
agency strategic planning and emphasizing results, (3) allowing 
consideration of customer and employee satisfaction measures, and (4) 
simplifying agency submission requirements for approval of appraisal 
systems.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/99
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William C. Collins, Office of Executive Resources 
Management, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2683
Fax: 202 606-2126

RIN: 3206-AI57
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3769. 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 
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

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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: Fidelma Donahue, Office of Merit Systems Oversight and 
Effectiveness, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington 20415
Phone: 202 606-1138
Fax: 202 606-3577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI40
_______________________________________________________________________




3770. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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 Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2530
Fax: 202 606-2663

RIN: 3206-AH38
_______________________________________________________________________




3771. 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
NPRM                            08/00/99
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AH84
_______________________________________________________________________




3772. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AI00
_______________________________________________________________________




3773. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; CHANGES IN FEDERAL WAGE SYSTEM SURVEY 
JOBS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5343

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OPM plans regulatory actions to change certain Federal Wage 
System (FWS) appropriated fund survey jobs to make them more useful 
survey tools. These changes were recommended by the Federal Prevailing 
Rate Advisory Committee.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/99
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 Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH81
_______________________________________________________________________




3774.  PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; REDEFINITION OF THE WYOMING AND 
EASTERN SOUTH DAKOTA 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 regulation 
that

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would redefine Jackson County, South Dakota, from the area of 
application of the Eastern South Dakota appropriated fund Federal Wage 
System (FWS) wage area to the area of application of the Wyoming wage 
area, and redefine Teton County, Wyoming, from the area of application 
of the Wyoming FWS wage area to the area of application of the Montana 
wage area. The redefinition of Jackson County would provide equitable 
pay treatment for all FWS employees at Badlands National Park, and the 
redefinition of Teton County would place employees at Grand Teton 
National Park on the same wage schedule as employees at Yellowstone 
National Park.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/99
Final Action                    07/00/99

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 Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264

RIN: 3206-AI60
_______________________________________________________________________




3775. 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 Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2530
Fax: 202 606-2663

RIN: 3206-AI14
_______________________________________________________________________




3776. 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                            02/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/00
Final Action                    08/00/00

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 Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH12
_______________________________________________________________________




3777. 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                            10/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/00
Final Action                    04/00/00

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 Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2530
Fax: 202 606-2663

RIN: 3206-AI15
_______________________________________________________________________




3778. 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                            06/00/99

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 Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390

RIN: 3206-AI32
_______________________________________________________________________




3779. AGENCY DETERMINATIONS ON PAYMENT OF RELOCATION COSTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 1103

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 572

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 22140]]

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                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AH50
_______________________________________________________________________




3780. 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                            12/00/99

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 Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI44
_______________________________________________________________________




3781. 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                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Armando Rodriguez, Employment Service, Diversity 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1059

RIN: 3206-AH98
_______________________________________________________________________




3782. 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                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Armando Rodriguez, Employment Service, Diversity 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1059

RIN: 3206-AH99
_______________________________________________________________________




3783. 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 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                            04/00/99
Final Action                    09/00/99

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 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415

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Phone: 202 606-1166
Fax: 202 606-0967

RIN: 3206-AI07
_______________________________________________________________________




3784. 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                            09/00/99
Final Action                    03/00/00

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 Street NW., Washington DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Fax: 202 606-1108
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG57
_______________________________________________________________________




3785. 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                            09/00/99
Final Action                    03/00/00

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 Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Fax: 202 606-1108
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG58
_______________________________________________________________________




3786. 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                            09/00/99
Final Action                    06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AG60
_______________________________________________________________________




3787. 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                            04/00/99
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AI42
_______________________________________________________________________




3788. 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                            04/00/99
Final Action                    10/00/99

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 Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Fax: 202 606-1108
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH37


_______________________________________________________________________



[[Page 22142]]

3789. 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                            06/00/99
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AH74
_______________________________________________________________________




3790. 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                            04/00/99
Final Action                    10/00/99

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 
Street NW., Washington, DC20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH76
_______________________________________________________________________




3791. 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                            04/00/99
Final Action                    10/00/99

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 Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Fax: 202 606-1108
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH62
_______________________________________________________________________




3792. 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                            06/00/99
Final Action                    12/00/99

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 Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Fax: 202 606-1108
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AE72
_______________________________________________________________________




3793. 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                            07/00/99
Final Action                    01/00/00

[[Page 22143]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AG28
_______________________________________________________________________




3794. 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
NPRM                            06/00/99
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 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415-0001
Phone: 202 606-0299
Fax: 202 606-1108
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG96
_______________________________________________________________________




3795. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' 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                            10/00/99
Final Action                    04/00/00

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 Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG63
_______________________________________________________________________




3796.  FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM: WAIVER OF 5-
YEAR REQUIREMENT FOR CONTINUING FEHB COVERAGE INTO RETIREMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8913

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed regulation would broaden OPM's authority to 
waive the participation requirements for continuing health benefits 
coverage into retirement when it is to the advantage of the Government 
to do so.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

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 Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI62
_______________________________________________________________________




3797.  FEHB AND DOD DEMONSTRATION PROJECT

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8913

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 890; 48 CFR 1600

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of the regulation is to implement the portion of 
Public Law 105-261 which amended chapter 55 of title 10 and chapter 89 
of title 5 U.S.C. to establish a demonstration project under which 
certain Medicare eligible and other DoD beneficiaries can enroll in a 
health benefit plan under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program 
during the fall 1999 Open Season. The demonstration project will run 
for a period of three years from January 1, 2000 through December 31, 
2002.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

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: Michael W. Kaszynski, Retirement and Insurance 
Services, Insurance Policy and Information Division, Office of 
Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI63


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3798. 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

Abstract: These regulations will implement section 2 of Pub.L. 105-266, 
which amends 5 U.S.C. section 8902a, authorizing 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. This legislation removes unnecessary administrative 
constraints on the agency, provides more flexible and less time 
consuming procedures, and will 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
NPRM                            07/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: J. David Cope, Debarring Official, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




3799.  FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' GROUP LIFE INSURANCE FEDERAL 
ACQUISITION REGULATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8716; 40 USC 486(C)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1.301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed regulation would revise the existing Federal 
Employees' Group Life Insurance Federal Acquisition Regulation (LIFAR) 
by updating and revising policy regulation with respect to the 
acquisition and administration of life insurance contract(s) for 
Federal employees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/99
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AI65
_______________________________________________________________________




3800.  EMPLOYMENT IN THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE 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 3397

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 317

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Proposed revision of SES regulations at 5 CFR 317, subpart E, 
will focus on (1) emphasizing the importance of executive leadership 
qualifications in agency SES selection criteria, (2) strengthening the 
SES merit staffing process, and (3) providing for delegating 
Qualifications Review Board Administration to agencies via individual 
delegation agreements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/99
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marcia K. Staten, Office of Executive Resources 
Management, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1832
Fax: 202 606-2126

RIN: 3206-AI58
_______________________________________________________________________


OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (OPM)                   Final Rule Stage




_______________________________________________________________________




3801. 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                    12/00/99

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 Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-0390

RIN: 3206-AI23


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3802.  EXCEPTED SERVICE PROMOTION AND INTERNAL PLACEMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; PL 105-339

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 213; 5 CFR 335

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management will issue final 
regulations implementing the provisions of the Veterans Employment 
Opportunities Act of 1998.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/03/98                    63 FR 66705
Final Action                    12/00/99

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 Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-0390

RIN: 3206-AI51
_______________________________________________________________________




3803. 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                    06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AG06
_______________________________________________________________________




3804. 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                    06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AG19
_______________________________________________________________________




3805. 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                    06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jacqueline Yeatman, Employment Service, Office of 
Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AF36
_______________________________________________________________________




3806. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/27/94                    59 FR 32871
Final Action                    09/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AI24
_______________________________________________________________________




3807. FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT PRIORITY CONSIDERATION FOR DC EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-33

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 330

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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                    06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AI28
_______________________________________________________________________




3808.  INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE FOR DISPLACED 
PANAMA CANAL ZONE EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 22 USC 1232

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 330

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing interim 
regulations that provide certain displaced Panama Canal Zone employees 
with interagency priority consideration for vacant competitive service 
positions in the continental United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AI56
_______________________________________________________________________




3809. 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                    04/00/99

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 Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AI09
_______________________________________________________________________




3810. 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                    12/00/99

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 Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390

RIN: 3206-AG02
_______________________________________________________________________




3811. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/24/98                    63 FR 64880
NPRM Comment Period End         01/25/99
Final Action                    05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AH11
_______________________________________________________________________




3812. 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

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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                    04/00/99

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 Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH86
_______________________________________________________________________




3813. 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                    05/00/99

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 Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH88
_______________________________________________________________________




3814. 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                    05/00/99

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 Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264

RIN: 3206-AI04
_______________________________________________________________________




3815. 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                    04/00/99

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 Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI11
_______________________________________________________________________




3816. 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                    05/00/99

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 Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264

RIN: 3206-AI13
_______________________________________________________________________




3817. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; ENVIRONMENTAL DIFFERENTIAL PAY FOR 
WORKING AT HIGH ALTITUDES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5343

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing

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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                    04/00/99

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 Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI36
_______________________________________________________________________




3818.  SES PERFORMANCE AWARDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5385

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 534, subpart D

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The change at 5 CFR 534, subpart D, will reflect the 
statutory change to the SES performance award pool configuration that 
was mandated in the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental 
Appropriations Act (Public Law 105-277), enacted on October 21, 1998.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Anne Kirby, Office of Executive Resources Management, 
Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1610
Fax: 202 606-2126

RIN: 3206-AI59
_______________________________________________________________________




3819. 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                    09/00/99

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 Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AG20
_______________________________________________________________________




3820.  FIREFIGHTER PAY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5545b

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 410; 5 CFR 550; 5 CFR 551; 5 CFR 591; 5 CFR 630; 5 
CFR 870

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Interim regulations to change the method of computing pay for 
Federal firefighters.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/23/98                    63 FR 64589
NPRM Comment Period End         01/22/99
Final Action                    05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Herzberg, Workforce Compensation and Performance 
Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation 
Administration, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824

RIN: 3206-AI50
_______________________________________________________________________




3821.  PAY ADMINISTRATION; BACK PAY, HOLIDAYS, OVERTIME PAY FOR 
TRAVEL, AND PHYSICIANS' COMPARABILITY ALLOWANCE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5596(c); 5 USC 6101(c); 5 USC 5542(c); Sec. 
4(f) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended; 5 USC 5948; 
EO 12109

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 550; 5 CFR 551; 5 CFR 595; 5 CFR 610

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing interim 
regulations to reflect recent changes in law which (1) clarify that 
back pay awards are subject to a 6-year statute of limitations unless a 
shorter limitation period applies; (2) change the designation of 
holidays for certain Federal employees working overseas; and (3) 
increase the maximum physicians' comparability allowance from $20,000 
to $30,000 per year for employees who have served as a physician for 
more than 24 months. Consistent with a recent court decision, the 
regulations also clarify that commuting time is not compensable, even 
if an employee is required to drive a Government vehicle while 
commuting.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Weddel, Workforce Compensation and Performance 
Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of

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Compensation Administration, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824

RIN: 3206-AI61
_______________________________________________________________________




3822. 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                    04/00/99

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 Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AF38
_______________________________________________________________________




3823. 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                    04/00/99

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 Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI31
_______________________________________________________________________




3824. 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 (COLAs) 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

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/21/98                    63 FR 56430
Final Action                    09/00/99

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 Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2838
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI38
_______________________________________________________________________




3825. 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                    12/00/99

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 Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI03
_______________________________________________________________________




3826. FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 6381 to 6387

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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 Performance 
Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation 
Administration, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI35
_______________________________________________________________________




3827. 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                    05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AG78
_______________________________________________________________________




3828. 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                    06/00/99

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 
Street NW., Washington, DC 204415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Fax: 202 606-1108
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH57
_______________________________________________________________________




3829. 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 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                    06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AI02
_______________________________________________________________________




3830. 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.

[[Page 22151]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/15/98                    63 FR 32595
Final Action                    09/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AI25
_______________________________________________________________________




3831.  RETIREMENT, HEALTH, AND LIFE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR 
CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA UNDER THE DISTRICT OF 
COLUMBIA COURTS AND JUSTICE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT OF 1998

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-274

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 interim regulations implement the District of Columbia 
Courts and Justice Technical Corrections Act of 1998. The effect of 
these regulations is to extend Federal retirement, health insurance, 
and life insurance coverage to employees of the Public Defender Service 
of the District of Columbia under section 7 of the Act, and to exclude 
certain former employees of the District of Columbia who are hired by 
the Department of Justice or by the Court Services and Offender 
Supervision Agency from Federal retirement coverage if they elect, 
under section 3 of the Act, to continue their coverage under a 
retirement system for employees of the District of Columbia.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/31/99                    64 FR 15286
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/29/99
Final Action                    09/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Girouard, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Retirement Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299

RIN: 3206-AI55
_______________________________________________________________________




3832.  RETIREMENT; NUCLEAR MATERIALS COURIERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement the provisions of Pub. L. 105-261 
which authorize immediate retirement benefits at age 50 for Federal 
employees who have completed 20 years of Federal civilian service as a 
nuclear materials courier with the Department of Energy.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/99
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth R. Brown, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Retirement Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299

RIN: 3206-AI66
_______________________________________________________________________




3833. 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              06/00/99
Final Action                    12/00/99

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 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Fax: 202 606-1108
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI41
_______________________________________________________________________




3834. 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                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 22152]]

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AE73
_______________________________________________________________________




3835.  FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' GROUP LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM: COURT 
ORDERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-205

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 870

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement Pub. L. 105-205, which places 
certain court orders ahead of the order of precedence in paying 
benefits under the FEGLI Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/99
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AI49
_______________________________________________________________________




3836.  FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' GROUP LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 8716

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 870

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, April 24, 1999.

Abstract: This interim regulation revises 5 CFR part 870 to incorporate 
changes as a result of the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance 
Improvement Act. It changes the premium rates for all coverage 
categories, expands the age bands from age 60 and above, and changes 
the birthday rule applicable to optional insurance coverage when moving 
from one premium-rated age band to another. The revisions allow for new 
expanded coverage options with associated rate changes to be effective 
April 24, 1999, as prescribed by law.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/99
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AI54
_______________________________________________________________________




3837.  FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' GROUP LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM: LIFE 
INSURANCE IMPROVEMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-311

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 870

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement Pub. L. 105-311, which makes 
numerous changes to the FEGLI Program, including covering foster 
children under Option C, increasing the amount of Option C coverage 
available, allowing for the election of unreduced Options B and C at 
retirement, allowing for direct payment of premiums when pay is 
insufficient for premium withholdings, and providing for a 
demonstration project for the portability of Option B.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/00/99
Final Action                    06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AI64
_______________________________________________________________________




3838. 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
Interim Final Rule              04/00/99

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 Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG66
_______________________________________________________________________




3839. 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 final rule adopts, without change, an rule that explains

[[Page 22153]]

implementation of the new Government contribution formula under the 
Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, 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              08/28/98                    63 FR 45933
Final Action                    04/00/99

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 Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI33
_______________________________________________________________________




3840. 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 ALJs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/23/98                     63 FR 8874
Final Action                    07/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carol Bullock, Employment Service, Office of Personnel 
Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0810
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-0584

RIN: 3206-AI08
_______________________________________________________________________




3841.  AUTHORIZATION OF SOLICITATIONS DURING THE COMBINED 
FEDERAL CAMPAIGN

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  EO 12353; EO 12404; PL 100-202; 5 USC 1101

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 950

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule gives the Director of OPM the discretion to 
authorize solicitations in support of victims of emergencies or 
disasters during the Combined Federal Campaign.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/30/98                    63 FR 65637
Final Action                    04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Becky Kumar, Office of the General Counsel, Office of 
Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1700
Fax: 202 606-2609

RIN: 3206-AI53
_______________________________________________________________________


OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (OPM)                  Long-Term Actions




_______________________________________________________________________




3842. REEMPLOYMENT PRIORITY LIST

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 1315; 5 USC 8151

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 330, subpart B

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is proposing regulations 
covering the operation and administration of the Reemployment Priority 
List (RPL). The RPL provides competitive service employees separated by 
reduction in force with the first opportunity for reemployment in their 
former agency over candidates who do not work for the agency. The RPL 
also provides the same priority to former employees who were separated 
or downgraded because of a compensable injury or disability and have 
fully recovered more than one year after compensation began. These 
proposed regulations would update RPL procedures in order to assist 
agencies in providing displaced employees with maximum reemployment 
opportunities.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AI34
_______________________________________________________________________




3843. 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

[[Page 22154]]

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 Street NW., Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-2720
Fax: 202 606-2395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AF57
_______________________________________________________________________




3844. 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 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
NPRM                            01/28/99                     64 FR 4336


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 Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415-4000
Phone: 202 606-1042
Fax: 202 606-2390

RIN: 3206-AC19
_______________________________________________________________________




3845. 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 Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415-4000
Phone: 202 606-1042
Fax: 202 606-2390

RIN: 3206-AC21
_______________________________________________________________________




3846. 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 Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20514-4000
Phone: 202 606-1042
Fax: 202 606-2390

RIN: 3206-AB92
_______________________________________________________________________




3847. 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                    01/00/01

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

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Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI37
_______________________________________________________________________


OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (OPM)                  Completed Actions




_______________________________________________________________________




3848. STUDENT EDUCATIONAL EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/26/98                    63 FR 57045
Final Action Effective          10/25/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mike Mahoney
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AH82
_______________________________________________________________________




3849. TEMPORARY AND TERM EMPLOYMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 316

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/17/98                    63 FR 63781
Final Action Effective          12/17/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Diane Tyrrell
Phone: 202 606-0830
TDD: 202 606-0023
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN: 3206-AH47
_______________________________________________________________________




3850. TAPER EMPLOYMENT-SPECIFIC AUTHORITY FOR WORKER TRAINEE

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 316, subpart B

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/31/99                    64 FR 15285
Final Action Effective          04/30/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Diane Tyrrell
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390

RIN: 3206-AI45
_______________________________________________________________________




3851. MORATORIUM ON INVOLUNTARY SES REASSIGNMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 317

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/06/98                    63 FR 59875
Final Action Effective          12/07/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bede Bender
Phone: 202 606-1784
Fax: 202 606-2126

RIN: 3206-AH92
_______________________________________________________________________




3852. REDUCTION IN FORCE AND VACANT POSITIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 351

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/16/98                    63 FR 63591
Final Action Effective          12/16/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AH95
_______________________________________________________________________




3853. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; REDEFINITION OF THE NORFOLK, MA, 
NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/01/99                     64 FR 9906
Final Action Effective          03/31/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Allen
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH58
_______________________________________________________________________




3854. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; REDEFINITION OF THE MARION, IN, 
NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/01/99                     64 FR 9905
Final Action Effective          03/31/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Allen
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH60
_______________________________________________________________________




3855. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; REMOVAL OF UMATILLA COUNTY, OR, FROM 
SPOKANE, WA, NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/01/99                     64 FR 9905
Final Action Effective          03/31/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Allen
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI10
_______________________________________________________________________




3856. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; REDEFINITION OF PHILADELPHIA, PA, AND NEW 
YORK, NY, APPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREAS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/16/98                    63 FR 63591
Final Action Effective          12/16/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Allen
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI30
_______________________________________________________________________




3857.  PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; CHANGE OF LEAD AGENCY 
RESPONSIBILITY

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5343

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) will issue 
regulations to change the lead agency responsibility for certain 
Federal Wage System (FWS) appropriated fund wage areas from the 
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to the Department of Defense (DOD). 
A lead agency under the FWS is the Federal agency designated by OPM to 
conduct local wage surveys and establish wage schedules for FWS 
employees according to local prevailing rates within a wage area. There 
are currently 133 FWS appropriated fund wage areas. DOD is currently 
the lead agency in 110 wage areas, and VA is the lead agency in 23 wage 
areas. VA has requested that OPM designate DOD as the lead agency in 
all of the wage areas where VA currently has lead agency 
responsibility. This change would make DOD the lead agency in all FWS 
wage areas and would make more efficient use of the resources devoted 
by agencies to determining FWS pay rates.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/02/98                    63 FR 58659
NPRM Comment Period End         12/02/98
Final Action                    12/31/98                    63 FR 72097

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 Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 696-4264

RIN: 3206-AI48
_______________________________________________________________________




3858. PAY ADMINISTRATION; AVAILABILITY PAY FOR CRIMINAL INVESTIGATORS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 550

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/29/99                     64 FR 4517
Final Action Effective          01/29/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kevin Kitchelt
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG47
_______________________________________________________________________




3859. HAZARDOUS DUTY PAY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 550, subpart I

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/11/99                     64 FR 1501
Final Action Effective          01/11/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kevin Kitchelt
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI29
_______________________________________________________________________




3860. PAY ADMINISTRATION (GENERAL); COLLECTION BY OFFSET FROM INDEBTED 
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 550, subpart K

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/31/98                    63 FR 72098
Final Action Effective          02/01/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Shields
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH63
_______________________________________________________________________




3861. COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCE IN NONFOREIGN AREAS: SURVEY RESULTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 591

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/21/98                    63 FR 56430
Final Action Effective          11/20/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kurt M. Springmann
Phone: 202 606-2838
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH07
_______________________________________________________________________




3862. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM: DISENROLLMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 890

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/04/98                    63 FR 59457
Final Action Effective          12/04/98

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jay Fritz
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH61
_______________________________________________________________________




3863. PROHIBITION OF ``GAG CLAUSES'' IN THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH 
BENEFITS PROGRAM

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1609

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/10/98                    63 FR 42584
Final Action Effective          09/09/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mike Kazynski
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI27
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