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





Office of Personnel Management





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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Office of Personnel Management (OPM)                                   


  



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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

5 CFR Ch. I

Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY:  Office of Personnel Management.

ACTION:  Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY:  The following Office of Personnel Management (OPM) 
regulations are scheduled for development or review from October 1, 
1999, through September 30, 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.

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

    U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

 Janice R. Lachance,

Director.

                                                  Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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3920         Availability of Official Information...............................................     3206-AG92
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                                               Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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3921         Appointments of Persons With Disabilities (Reg Plan Seq No. 145)...................     3206-AI94
3922         Personnel Records..................................................................     3206-AH24
3923         Employment in the Excepted Service.................................................     3206-AH83
3924         Career and Career-Conditional Appointment Under Special Authorities................     3206-AG90
3925         Noncompetitive Appointments of Corporation for National Service Employees..........     3206-AH48
3926         Noncompetitive Appointment of Former Peace Corps and Vista Volunteers..............     3206-AI18
3927         Probation on Initial Appointment to a Competitive Position.........................     3206-AI47
3928         Merit Promotion and Internal Placement.............................................     3206-AI20
3929         Clarification of Hiring Authorities................................................     3206-AI46
3930         Amendment to Selective Service Registration Requirements...........................     3206-AI52
3931         Other Than Full-Time Employment (Part-Time, Seasonal, Intermittent)................     3206-AI22
3932         Re-Employment Rights...............................................................     3206-AI19
3933         Performance Appraisal in the Senior Executive Service (Reg Plan Seq No. 142).......     3206-AI57
3934         Classification Appeals of General Schedule Employees...............................     3206-AH38
3935         Superior Qualifications Appointments...............................................     3206-AI00
3936         Locality-Based Comparability Payments..............................................     3206-AI81
3937         Prevailing Rate Systems; Abolishment of the King, Washington, Nonappropriated Fund      3206-AI75
            Wage Area...........................................................................
3938         Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of the Southern and Western Colorado and          3206-AI85
            Denver, Colorado Appropriated Fund Wage Areas.......................................
3939         Job Grading Reviews and Appeals of Federal Wage System Employees...................     3206-AI14
3940         Grade and Pay Retention............................................................     3206-AI88
3941         Payment During Evacuation..........................................................     3206-AI78
3942         Severance Pay: Miscellaneous.......................................................     3206-AH12
3943         Pay Administration Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).......................     3206-AI15
3944         Reemployment of Military and Civilian Retirees To Meet Exceptional Employment Needs     3206-AI32
3945         Miscellaneous Leave Regulations....................................................     3206-AI44
3946         Absence and Leave: Sick Leave (Reg Plan Seq No. 143)...............................     3206-AI76
3947         Federal Employees' Health and Counseling Programs..................................     3206-AI07
3948         Agency Use of Appropriated Funds for Child Care Costs for Lower Income Families         3206-AI93
            (Reg Plan Seq No. 144)..............................................................
3949         Retirement; CSRS and FERS Amendments Relating to Health Care Professionals.........     3206-AG57
3950         Retirement; Credit for Military Service............................................     3206-AG58
3951         Retirement; Service Credit.........................................................     3206-AH37
3952         Retirement; Waiver of Military Retired Pay To Enhance Civil Service Retirement          3206-AH74
            Annuity.............................................................................

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3953         Retirement; Elimination of the Hearing Requirement During Enforcement of Statutory      3206-AH76
            Bar to Annuity After Conviction of Certain Offenses.................................
3954         Retirement; Debt Collection........................................................     3206-AE72
3955         Retirement; Court Orders Awarding Survivor Annuities; Correcting or Supplementing       3206-AG28
            the First Order Dividing Marital Property...........................................
3956         Retirement; General Administration.................................................     3206-AI83
3957         Retirement; FERS Elections of Coverage.............................................     3206-AG96
3958         Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program: Miscellaneous Changes and              3206-AG63
            Clarifications......................................................................
3959         Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: Waiver of 5-Year Requirement for             3206-AI62
            Continuing FEHB Coverage Into Retirement............................................
3960         Debarments, Civil Monetary Penalties, and Assessments Imposed Against Providers....     3206-AD76
3961         Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Federal Acquisition Regulation.............     3206-AI65
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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3962         Administrative Claims Under the Federal Tort Claims Act............................     3206-AI70
3963         Excepted Service Promotion and Internal Placement..................................     3206-AI51
3964         Time-in-Grade Restrictions.........................................................     3206-AG06
3965         Promotion and Internal Placement; Accelerated Qualifications.......................     3206-AG19
3966         Job Listings; Full Consideration of Displaced Defense Employees....................     3206-AF36
3967         Federal Employment Priority Consideration for DC Employees.........................     3206-AI28
3968         Career Transition Assistance for Surplus and Displaced Federal Employees...........     3206-AI39
3969         Interagency Career Transition Assistance for Displaced Panama Canal Zone Employees.     3206-AI56
3970         Positions Restricted to Preference Eligibles.......................................     3206-AI69
3971         Official Duty Station Determinations for Pay Purposes..............................     3206-AH84
3972         Miscellaneous Changes in Compensation Regulations..................................     3206-AH11
3973         Prevailing Rate Systems; Changes in Federal Wage System Survey Jobs................     3206-AH81
3974         Holiday and Premium Pay............................................................     3206-AH86
3975         Prevailing Rate Systems; Definition of Napa County, CA to a Nonappropriated Fund        3206-AI86
            Wage Area...........................................................................
3976         SES Performance Awards.............................................................     3206-AI59
3977         Voluntary Separation Incentive Repayment Waivers...................................     3206-AG20
3978         Firefighter Pay....................................................................     3206-AI50
3979         Pay Administration; Back Pay, Holidays, Overtime Pay for Travel, and Physicians'        3206-AI61
            Comparability Allowance.............................................................
3980         Retention Allowances...............................................................     3206-AI31
3981         Cost-of-Living Allowances in Nonforeign Areas: Survey Results......................     3206-AI38
3982         Emergency Leave Transfer Program...................................................     3206-AI03
3983         Family and Medical Leave...........................................................     3206-AI35
3984         Retirement Coverage for DC Financial Control Board Employees.......................     3206-AG78
3985         Retirement; Coverage--Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities.......................     3206-AH57
3986         Coverage for Certain Employees of DC...............................................     3206-AI02
3987         Retirement, Health, and Life Insurance Coverage for Certain Employees of the            3206-AI55
            District of Columbia Under the District of Columbia Courts and Justice Technical
            Corrections Act of 1998.............................................................
3988         Retirement; Nuclear Materials Couriers.............................................     3206-AI66
3989         Retirement; Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters..............................     3206-AI41
3990         Retirement; State Income Tax Withholding Instrumentalities.........................     3206-AH62
3991         Retirement; FERS Basic Annuity.....................................................     3206-AE73
3992         Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program....................................     3206-AI54
3993         Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program: Life Insurance Improvements.......     3206-AI64
3994         Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: Payment of Premiums for Periods of Leave     3206-AG66
            Without Pay or Insufficient Pay.....................................................
3995         Appointment, Pay, and Removal of Administrative Law Judges.........................     3206-AI08
3996         FEHB Program OPM and DoD FEHB Program Demo Project.................................     3206-AI67
3997         Employment in the Senior Executive Service.........................................     3206-AI58
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3998         Interagency Placement Program......................................................     3206-AI24
3999         Reemployment Priority List.........................................................     3206-AI34
4000         Performance Management Reform......................................................     3206-AF57
4001         Suitability........................................................................     3206-AC19
4002         Personnel Security and Related Programs............................................     3206-AC21
4003         Investigations.....................................................................     3206-AB92
4004         Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: Effective Dates.........................     3206-AI37
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                                                Completed Actions
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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4005         Appointment of Non-Status Employees (USERRA).......................................     3206-AI23
4006         Statutory Bar to Appointments a Person Who Failed to Register Under Selective Law..     3206-AI72
4007         Clarification of Various Staffing Provisions.......................................     3206-AH49
4008         Reduction in Force Service Credit; Retention Records...............................     3206-AI09
4009         Restoration to Duty From Military Service or Compensable Injury....................     3206-AG02
4010         Demonstration Project Authority....................................................     3206-AI40
4011         Prevailing Rate Systems; Abolishment of Lubbock Nonappropriated Fund Wage Area.....     3206-AH88
4012         Prevailing Rate Systems: Abolishment of the Orlando, FL, Appropriated Fund Wage         3206-AI04
            Area................................................................................
4013         Prevailing Rate Systems; Abolishment of Kansas City, MO, Special Wage Schedule for      3206-AI11
            Printing Positions..................................................................
4014         Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of the Orlando, FL, Appropriated Fund Wage        3206-AI13
            Area................................................................................
4015         Prevailing Rate Systems; Environmental Differential Pay for Working at High             3206-AI36
            Altitudes...........................................................................
4016         Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of the Wyoming and Eastern South Dakota           3206-AI60
            Appropriated Fund Wage Areas........................................................
4017         Prevailing Rate Systems; Change in Survey Cycle for the Southwestern Michigan           3206-AI68
            Appropriated Fund Wage Area.........................................................
4018         Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of the Eastern South Dakota and Wyoming           3206-AI74
            Appropriated Fund Wage Area.........................................................
4019         Lump-Sum Payments for Annual Leave.................................................     3206-AF38
4020         Agency Determinations on Payment of Relocation Costs...............................     3206-AH50
4021         Absence and Leave; Use of Restored Annual Leave....................................     3206-AI71
4022         Federal Equal Opportunity Recruitment Program (FEORP)..............................     3206-AH98
4023         Disabled Veterans Affirmative Action Program (DVAAP)...............................     3206-AH99
4024         Retirement; Determinations of Marital Status for Survivor Annuities................     3206-AG60
4025         Voluntary Early Retirement Authority...............................................     3206-AI25
4026         Retirement; National Guard Technicians: Adjustments to Annuity.....................     3206-AI42
4027         Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program: Court Orders......................     3206-AI49
4028         Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: Contributions and Withholding...........     3206-AI33
4029         FEHB and DoD Demonstration Project.................................................     3206-AI63
4030         Authorization of Solicitations During the Combined Federal Campaign................     3206-AI53
4031         Voting Rights Program..............................................................     3206-AI77
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3920. 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.

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           02/00/00
Final Action                    08/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AG92
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3921.  APPOINTMENTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 145 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3206-AI94
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3922. 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                            04/00/00

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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3923. EMPLOYMENT IN THE EXCEPTED SERVICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 302

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/99

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
Fax: 202 606-0023

RIN: 3206-AH83
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3924. CAREER AND CAREER-CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT UNDER SPECIAL 
AUTHORITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 315

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Janice Reid, Employment Service, Staffing Reinvention 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830

RIN: 3206-AG90
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3925. 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                            02/00/00

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
Fax: 202 606-0023

RIN: 3206-AH48


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3926. NONCOMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT OF FORMER PEACE CORPS AND VISTA 
VOLUNTEERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: EO 11103; 42 USC 5055

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 315

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/00/00

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
Fax: 202 606-0023

RIN: 3206-AI18
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3927. 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                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AI47
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3928. 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
Fax: 202 606-0023

RIN: 3206-AI20
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3929. 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 covering the operation and administration of these 
authorities.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/00

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: 202 606-0023

Raleigh M. Neville, Employment Service, Staffing Reinvention Office, 
Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0023

RIN: 3206-AI46
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3930. 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
NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Janice Reid, Employment Service, Staffing Reinvention 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830

RIN: 3206-AI52


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3931. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Diane Tyrrell, Employment Service, Staffing Reinvention 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 9th Floor, 1900 E Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0023

RIN: 3206-AI22
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3932. RE-EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 352

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/99

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: 202 606-0023

RIN: 3206-AI19
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3933. PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL IN THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 142 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3206-AI57
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3934. CLASSIFICATION APPEALS OF GENERAL SCHEDULE EMPLOYEES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5112

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 511, subparts F and G

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/00
Final Action                    05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Melissa Drummond, 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH38
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3935. SUPERIOR QUALIFICATIONS APPOINTMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5333

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 531

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

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
Fax: 202 606-0023

RIN: 3206-AI00
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3936.  LOCALITY-BASED COMPARABILITY PAYMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5304

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 531, subpart F

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing proposed 
regulations to clarify and redefine the limitations on locality rates 
of pay for categories of non-General Schedule employees approved by the 
President's Pay Agent to receive locality pay. This proposed change was 
prompted by a recent Executive Order that delegated the President's 
authority to determine such limitations to the President's Pay Agent. 
The proposed regulations will ensure that all employees receiving 
locality pay are treated consistently.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/00/99
Final Action                    12/00/99

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI81
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3937.  PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; ABOLISHMENT OF THE KING, 
WASHINGTON, NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 5 USC 53343

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CFR Citation: 5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) plans to issue a 
proposed rule that would abolish the King, Washington, nonappropriated 
fund (NAF) Federal Wage System (FWS) wage area, establish a new 
Snohomish, WA, NAF FWS wage area, and remove Whatcom County, WA, as an 
area of application.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99
Final Action                    01/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jennifer Hopkins, 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-AI75
_______________________________________________________________________




3938.  PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; REDEFINITION OF THE SOUTHERN AND 
WESTERN COLORADO AND DENVER, COLORADO 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 (OPM) plans to issue a 
proposed rule that would redefine Eagle, Garfield, Lake, Pitkin, Rio 
Blanco, and Routt counties, Colorado, from areas of application of the 
Southern and Western Colorado appropriated fund Federal Wage System 
(FWS) wage area to areas of application of the Denver wage area, and 
redefine Mesa County, CO, from the area of application of the Southern 
and Western Colorado FWS wage area to the area of application of the 
Utah FWS wage area. In addition, we plan to propose to change the wage 
area name of the Southern and Western Colorado FWS area to Southern 
Colorado.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99
Final Action                    01/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jennifer Hopkins, 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-AI85
_______________________________________________________________________




3939. 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                            12/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/00
Final Action                    05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Melissa Drummond, 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI14
_______________________________________________________________________




3940.  GRADE AND PAY RETENTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5361; 5 USC 5366

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 536

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing proposed 
regulations giving agencies discretionary authority to grant pay 
retention to certain employees moving to positions under pay systems 
other than the General Schedule or the Federal Wage System. This new 
flexibility would allow agencies to prevent eligible employees from 
suffering a reduction in pay that would otherwise result from a 
management action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99
Final Action                    05/00/00

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI88
_______________________________________________________________________




3941.  PAYMENT DURING EVACUATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5527; EO 10982; 3 CFR 1959-1963, p. 502

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 550

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing proposed
regulations to raise the age requirement for payment of the
maximum per diem rate for a dependent of an evacuated employee
from age 11 to age 12. This would apply to evacuations in the
United States because of natural disasters or for military or
other reasons that create an imminent danger to life. The
proposed change would make OPM regulations consistent with
Department of Defense evacuation regulations, which require that
an evacuated dependent of a uniformed member be 12 years of age

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or older to receive the maximum per diem rate. This change in
OPM regulations was requested by DoD.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

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-AI78
_______________________________________________________________________




3942. 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
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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH12
_______________________________________________________________________




3943. 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                            11/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/00
Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Melissa Drummond, 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI15
_______________________________________________________________________




3944. 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                            12/00/99

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

RIN: 3206-AI32
_______________________________________________________________________




3945. 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: 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-AI44
_______________________________________________________________________




3946.  ABSENCE AND LEAVE: SICK LEAVE

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 143 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3206-AI76


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[[Page 65248]]

3947. 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

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
Phone: 202 606-1166
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI07
_______________________________________________________________________




3948.  AGENCY USE OF APPROPRIATED FUNDS FOR CHILD CARE COSTS FOR 
LOWER INCOME FAMILIES

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 144 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3206-AI93
_______________________________________________________________________




3949. RETIREMENT; CSRS AND FERS AMENDMENTS RELATING TO HEALTH CARE 
PROFESSIONALS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG57
_______________________________________________________________________




3950. RETIREMENT; CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG58
_______________________________________________________________________




3951. 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                            11/00/99
Final Action                    04/00/00

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH37
_______________________________________________________________________




3952. 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,

[[Page 65249]]

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Panagakos, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Retirement Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH74
_______________________________________________________________________




3953. 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                            12/00/99
Final Action                    06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AH76
_______________________________________________________________________




3954. 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                            11/00/99
Final Action                    04/00/00

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AE72
_______________________________________________________________________




3955. 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                            12/00/99
Final Action                    06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Panagakos, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Retirement Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG28
_______________________________________________________________________




3956.  RETIREMENT; GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 841

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations would allow an agency to retain the 
individual retirement record when an employee transfers within the same 
agency even though the employee would be serviced by another intra-
agency payroll.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Panagakos, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Retirement Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI83
_______________________________________________________________________




3957. 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

[[Page 65250]]

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                            04/00/00
Final Action                    10/00/00

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG96
_______________________________________________________________________




3958. 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                            04/00/00
Final Action                    10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG63
_______________________________________________________________________




3959. 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                            12/00/99
Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AI62
_______________________________________________________________________




3960. 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                            03/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3961. 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                            11/00/99
Final Action                    02/00/00

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

[[Page 65251]]

Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI65
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3962.  ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMS UNDER THE FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 28 USC 2672; 28 CFR 177

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 177

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OPM is proposing to revise and update its regulations on 
administrative claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act, due to agency 
reorganizations and changes in internal delegation of authority.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/22/99                    64 FR 33226
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gloria Clark, Office of Personnel Management, Office of 
General Counsel, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1700
Fax: 202 606-2609
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI70
_______________________________________________________________________




3963. 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
Fax: 202 606-0023

RIN: 3206-AI51
_______________________________________________________________________




3964. TIME-IN-GRADE RESTRICTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/15/94                    59 FR 30717
NPRM Comment Period End         01/10/95                     60 FR 2546
Final Action                    12/00/99

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
Fax: 202 606-0023

RIN: 3206-AG06
_______________________________________________________________________




3965. PROMOTION AND INTERNAL PLACEMENT; ACCELERATED QUALIFICATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/20/96                     61 FR 6324
Final Action                    12/00/99

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
Fax: 202 606-0023

RIN: 3206-AG19
_______________________________________________________________________




3966. 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.

[[Page 65252]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/08/93                    58 FR 18139
Final Action                    12/00/99

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: 202 606-0023

RIN: 3206-AF36
_______________________________________________________________________




3967. FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT PRIORITY CONSIDERATION FOR DC EMPLOYEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 105-33

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 330

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

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: 202 606-0023

RIN: 3206-AI28
_______________________________________________________________________




3968. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/27/99                    64 FR 40506
Final Action                    12/00/99

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: 202 606-0023

RIN: 3206-AI39
_______________________________________________________________________




3969. 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              05/07/99                    64 FR 24503
Final Action                    12/00/99

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3970.  POSITIONS RESTRICTED TO PREFERENCE ELIGIBLES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3310

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 330, subpart D

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Interim regulations that update agencies obligations to 
provide positive placement assistance to veterans who are separated 
from restricted positions that are contracted out under OMB Circular A-
76.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/27/99                    64 FR 40505
Final Action                    11/00/99

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-AI69
_______________________________________________________________________




3971. 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

[[Page 65253]]

Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/08/97
Final Action                    12/00/99

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH84
_______________________________________________________________________




3972. 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                    11/00/99

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH11
_______________________________________________________________________




3973. 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: The Office of Personnel Management 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                            04/26/99                    64 FR 20221
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jennifer Hopkins, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




3974. HOLIDAY AND PREMIUM PAY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/23/97                     62 FR 2835
Final Action                    12/00/99

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3975.  PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; DEFINITION OF NAPA COUNTY, CA TO 
A NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5343

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) plans to issue a 
rule to define Napa County, California, as an area of application to 
the Solano, CA, nonappropriated fund Federal Wage System wage area.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/00/99
Final Action                    01/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jennifer Hopkins, 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-AI86
_______________________________________________________________________




3976. SES PERFORMANCE AWARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5385

[[Page 65254]]

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                    11/00/99

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

RIN: 3206-AI59
_______________________________________________________________________




3977. 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                    11/00/99

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

RIN: 3206-AG20
_______________________________________________________________________




3978. 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: 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                    12/00/99

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI50
_______________________________________________________________________




3979. 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/00/99
Final Action                    06/00/00

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-AI61
_______________________________________________________________________




3980. RETENTION ALLOWANCES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5754

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 575

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/23/98                    63 FR 34119
NPRM Comment Period End         08/24/98
Final Action                    11/00/99

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, Office of Compensation 
Administration, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI31
_______________________________________________________________________




3981. 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

[[Page 65255]]

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                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AI38
_______________________________________________________________________




3982. 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                    11/00/99

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-AI03
_______________________________________________________________________




3983. FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 6381 to 6387

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 630, subpart L

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/13/98                    63 FR 43325
NPRM Comment Period End         10/13/98
Final Action                    11/00/99

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-AI35
_______________________________________________________________________




3984. 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                    01/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AG78
_______________________________________________________________________




3985. 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

[[Page 65256]]

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                    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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH57
_______________________________________________________________________




3986. 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                    02/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI02
_______________________________________________________________________




3987. 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                    11/00/99

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI55
_______________________________________________________________________




3988. 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              11/00/99

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI66
_______________________________________________________________________




3989. 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.

[[Page 65257]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/00/99
Final Action                    01/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AI41
_______________________________________________________________________




3990. 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                            06/23/99                    64 FR 33429
Final Action                    11/00/99

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH62
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3991. 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                    06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Panagakos, Retirement and Insurance Service, 
Retirement Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AE73
_______________________________________________________________________




3992. 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 for Option C, 
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. New Option C age band rates to be 
effective April 24, 2000, and open enrollment changes to be effective 
on the first day of the pay period on or after April 23, 2000.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/23/99                    64 FR 22543
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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI54
_______________________________________________________________________




3993. 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              11/00/99
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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI64


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3994. 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              04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG66
_______________________________________________________________________




3995. 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                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Armando E. Rodriguez, Employment Service, Diversity 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1059
TDD Phone: 912 744-2299

RIN: 3206-AI08
_______________________________________________________________________




3996.  FEHB PROGRAM OPM AND DOD FEHB PROGRAM DEMO PROJECT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8913

CFR Citation: 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

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/06/99                    64 FR 36271
Interim Final Rule Effective    07/06/99
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AI67
_______________________________________________________________________




3997. 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                            07/30/99                    64 FR 41334
Final Action                    12/00/99

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

RIN: 3206-AI58

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3998. 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                    09/00/01

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: 202 606-0023

RIN: 3206-AI24
_______________________________________________________________________




3999. 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: 202 606-0023

RIN: 3206-AI34
_______________________________________________________________________




4000. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT REFORM

Priority: Other Significant

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

Legal Authority: 5 USC 43; 5 USC 45

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 430; 5 CFR 451

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barbara Colchao, Workforce Compensation and Performance 
Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Performance and 
Compensation and, Systems Design, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-2720
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AF57
_______________________________________________________________________




4001. 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

RIN: 3206-AC19
_______________________________________________________________________




4002. 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.

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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

RIN: 3206-AC21
_______________________________________________________________________




4003. 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


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 20415-4000
Phone: 202 606-1042

RIN: 3206-AB92
_______________________________________________________________________




4004. 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                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AI37
_______________________________________________________________________


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4005. APPOINTMENT OF NON-STATUS EMPLOYEES (USERRA)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 213

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/11/99                    64 FR 31485
Final Action Effective          07/12/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Raleigh M. Neville
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0023

RIN: 3206-AI23
_______________________________________________________________________




4006.  STATUTORY BAR TO APPOINTMENTS A PERSON WHO FAILED TO 
REGISTER UNDER SELECTIVE LAW

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3328

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Changed the telephone number listed for agencies to contact 
the Selective Service System.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/27/99                    64 FR 28713
Final Action Effective          05/27/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Janice Reid, Employment Service, Staffing Reinvention 
Office, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830

RIN: 3206-AI72
_______________________________________________________________________




4007. CLARIFICATION OF VARIOUS STAFFING PROVISIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN: 3206-AI46      08/31/99

[[Page 65261]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Raleigh M. Neville
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0023

RIN: 3206-AH49
_______________________________________________________________________




4008. REDUCTION IN FORCE SERVICE CREDIT; RETENTION RECORDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 351

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/07/99                    64 FR 16797
Final Action Effective          05/07/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AI09
_______________________________________________________________________




4009. RESTORATION TO DUTY FROM MILITARY SERVICE OR COMPENSABLE INJURY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 353

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/11/99                    64 FR 31485
Final Action Effective          07/12/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Raleigh M. Neville
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0023

RIN: 3206-AG02
_______________________________________________________________________




4010. DEMONSTRATION PROJECT AUTHORITY

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 470

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/07/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joan Jorgenson
Phone: 202 606-1315
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI40
_______________________________________________________________________




4011. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; ABOLISHMENT OF LUBBOCK NONAPPROPRIATED 
FUND WAGE AREA

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 532

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/22/99                    64 FR 33175
Final Action Effective          07/22/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jennifer Hopkins
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH88
_______________________________________________________________________




4012. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS: ABOLISHMENT OF THE ORLANDO, FL, 
APPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 532

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/13/99                    64 FR 17941
Final Action Effective          05/13/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jennifer Hopkins
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI04
_______________________________________________________________________




4013. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; ABOLISHMENT OF KANSAS CITY, MO, SPECIAL 
WAGE SCHEDULE FOR PRINTING POSITIONS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 532

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/22/99                    64 FR 33175
Final Action Effective          07/22/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jennifer Hopkins
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI11
_______________________________________________________________________




4014. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; REDEFINITION OF THE ORLANDO, FL, 
APPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 532

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/13/99                    64 FR 17941
Final Action Effective          05/13/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jennifer Hopkins
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI13
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 532

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/02/99                    64 FR 15915
Final Action Effective          04/02/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AI36
_______________________________________________________________________




4016. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; REDEFINITION OF THE WYOMING AND EASTERN 
SOUTH DAKOTA APPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREAS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 532

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 3206-AI74       09/07/99

[[Page 65262]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jennifer Hopkins
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI60
_______________________________________________________________________




4017.  PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; CHANGE IN SURVEY CYCLE FOR THE 
SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN 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 change the full-scale survey cycle of the Southwestern 
Michigan appropriated fund Federal Wage System wage area from odd to 
even-numbered fiscal years.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/03/99                    64 FR 23531
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/02/99
Final Action                    10/01/99                    64 FR 53179
Final Action Effective          11/01/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jennifer Hopkins, 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-AI68
_______________________________________________________________________




4018.  PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; REDEFINITION OF THE EASTERN 
SOUTH DAKOTA AND WYOMING 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 a 
proposed rule that 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 FWS wage area, and redefine Teton County, Wyoming, from the 
area of application of the Wyoming FWS ware area to the area of 
application of the Montana FWS wage area.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/23/99                    64 FR 33427
NPRM Comment Period End         07/23/99
Final Action                    10/04/99                    64 FR 53179
Final Action Effective          11/01/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jennifer Hopkins, 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-AI74
_______________________________________________________________________




4019. LUMP-SUM PAYMENTS FOR ANNUAL LEAVE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 550, subpart L

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          07/07/99
Final Action                    07/08/99                    64 FR 36763
Final Action Effective          09/07/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: JoAnn Perrini
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AF38
_______________________________________________________________________




4020. AGENCY DETERMINATIONS ON PAYMENT OF RELOCATION COSTS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 572

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/31/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Carmichael
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0023

RIN: 3206-AH50
_______________________________________________________________________




4021.  ABSENCE AND LEAVE; USE OF RESTORED ANNUAL LEAVE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 6311

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 630

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is proposing regulations 
to aid agencies and employees involved in Year 2000 (Y2K) computer 
conversion efforts. The regulations provide that excess annual leave 
forfeited by employees who are unable to schedule and use their leave 
as a result of Y2K computer conversion efforts will be deemed to have 
been scheduled in advance and therefore eligible for restoration.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/13/99                    64 FR 31735
NPRM Comment Period End         07/14/99
Final Action                    08/25/99                    64 FR 46257
Final Action Effective          08/25/99

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-AI71
_______________________________________________________________________




4022. FEDERAL EQUAL OPPORTUNITY RECRUITMENT PROGRAM (FEORP)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 720

[[Page 65263]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/31/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Armando E. Rodriguez
Phone: 202 606-1059
TDD Phone: 912 744-2299

RIN: 3206-AH98
_______________________________________________________________________




4023. DISABLED VETERANS AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM (DVAAP)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 720

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/31/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Armando E. Rodriguez
Phone: 202 606-1059
TDD Phone: 912 744-2299

RIN: 3206-AH99
_______________________________________________________________________




4024. RETIREMENT; DETERMINATIONS OF MARITAL STATUS FOR SURVIVOR 
ANNUITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/31/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Panagakos
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG60
_______________________________________________________________________




4025. VOLUNTARY EARLY RETIREMENT AUTHORITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 842

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/04/99                    64 FR 53581
Final Action Effective          10/04/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Greg Keller
Phone: 202 606-0960

RIN: 3206-AI25
_______________________________________________________________________




4026. RETIREMENT; NATIONAL GUARD TECHNICIANS: ADJUSTMENTS TO ANNUITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 831

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/31/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia A. Rochester
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI42
_______________________________________________________________________




4027. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' GROUP LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM: COURT ORDERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 870

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/06/99                    64 FR 16601
Final Action                    10/08/99                    64 FR 54761
Final Action Effective          10/08/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Leibach
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI49
_______________________________________________________________________




4028. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM: CONTRIBUTIONS AND 
WITHHOLDING

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/01/99                    64 FR 15633
Final Action Effective          05/03/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bonnie R. Rose
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI33
_______________________________________________________________________




4029. FEHB AND DOD DEMONSTRATION PROJECT

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/06/99                    64 FR 36237
Withdrawn - Duplicate of RIN 
3206-AI67                       08/31/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael W. Kaszynski
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI63
_______________________________________________________________________




4030. AUTHORIZATION OF SOLICITATIONS DURING THE COMBINED FEDERAL 
CAMPAIGN

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 950

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/19/99                    64 FR 27169
Final Rule Effective            06/18/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Becky Kumar
Phone: 202 606-1700

RIN: 3206-AI53
_______________________________________________________________________




4031.  VOTING RIGHTS PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 1103; 42 USC 1973

CFR Citation: 45 CFR 801

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 65264]]

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is establishing two new 
offices for filing applications or complaints under the Voting Rights 
Act of 1965, as amended. This designation is necessary to enforce the 
voting guarantees of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth amendments to the 
Constitution. This amendment establishes Leake County, Mississippi, and 
Chickasaw County, Mississippi, as new offices for filing applications 
or complaints.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          08/02/99
Final Action                    08/03/99                    64 FR 42039

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Suznne Selden, Office of the General Counsel, Office of 
Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1700

RIN: 3206-AI77
[FR Doc. 99-29936 Filed 11-19-99; 8:45 am]
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