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


Part XXV





General Services Administration





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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41 CFR Chs. 1, 101, 102, 105, 300, 301, 302, 303, and 304

48 CFR Ch. 5

April 2000 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory 
Actions

AGENCY:  General Services Administration (GSA).

ACTION:  Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY:  This agenda announces the proposed regulatory actions that 
GSA plans for the next 12 months and those that were completed since 
October 1999. This agenda was developed under the guidelines in an 
Office of Management and Budget memorandum, dated January 13, 2000. 
GSA's purpose in publishing this agenda is to allow interested persons 
an opportunity to participate in the rulemaking process. GSA also 
invites interested persons to recommend existing significant 
regulations for review to determine whether they should be modified or 
eliminated.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Sharon A. Kiser, Federal Acquisition 
Policy Division, (202) 501-4755.

Dated:  March 1, 2000.

 G. Martin Wagner,

Associate Administrator, Office of Governmentwide Policy.

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                                                                                                    Regulation
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3570        Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex and Education for Individuals Receiving or         3090-AG58
            Benefiting from Federal Financial Assistance........................................
3571        Records Management, Standard and Optional Forms Management, and Interagency Reports      3090-AG02
            Management..........................................................................
3572        Telecommunications Management.......................................................     3090-AG03
3573        Inclusion of Tax Adjustment Provision in GSAR.......................................     3090-AH03
3574        Utilization, Donation, and Disposal of Foreign Gifts and Decorations................     3090-AH09
3575        Sale, Abandonment, or Destruction of Personal Property..............................     3090-AH10
3576        Utilization, Donation, or Disposal of Abandoned and Forfeited Personal Property.....     3090-AH11
3577        Clarification of HUBZone............................................................     3090-AH17
3578        Donation of Surplus Personal Property...............................................     3090-AH20
3579        Using, Transferring, and Disposing of Personal Property with Safety, Health,             3090-AH21
            Environmental, Economic, or National Security Concerns..............................
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3580        Enforcement of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Federally Assisted          3090-AE32
            Programs............................................................................
3581        FTR Amendment (Unassigned); Acceptance of Payment from a Non-Federal Source for          3090-AE19
            Travel Expenses.....................................................................
3582        Criteria for Reporting Excess Personal Property.....................................     3090-AF39
3583        Governmentwide Real Property Policy.................................................     3090-AF95
3584        Annual Real Property Inventories....................................................     3090-AG55
3585        FTR Amendment (Unassigned); Relocation Allowances...................................     3090-AG93
3586        FTR Interim Rule 7--Income Tax Reimbursement Allowance (ITRA).......................     3090-AG99
3587        Revision to Clause 552.270.4, Historic Preference...................................     3090-AH01
3588        Clarification on the Use of Selection Criteria for Architect-Engineer Procurements..     3090-AH07
3589        Official Use of Government Passenger Carriers Between Residence and Place of             3090-AH08
            Employment..........................................................................
3590        Federal Mail Management.............................................................     3090-AH13
3591        Transportation Documentation and Audit..............................................     3090-AH15
3592        Transportation Management...........................................................     3090-AH16
3593        Pricing Policy for Occupancy in GSA Space...........................................     3090-AG33
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3594        GSA Privacy Act.....................................................................     3090-AH05
3595        Federal Advisory Committee Management...............................................     3090-AG49
3596        Location of Federal Facilities in Urban Areas.......................................     3090-AF94
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3597        Reissuance of the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR).....     3090-AE90
3598        Donation of Federal Surplus Personal Property to Nonprofit Providers of Assistance       3090-AG63
            for Impoverished Families and Individuals...........................................
3599        Streamlining Administration of Federal Supply Service (FSS) Multiple Award Schedule      3090-AG81
            (MAS) Contracts.....................................................................
3600        Federal Management Regulation (FMR).................................................     3090-AG83
3601        FTR Amendment 90; Mandatory Use of Travel Charge Card...............................     3090-AG92
3602        FTR Amendment 89; Conference Management.............................................     3090-AH02
3603        FTR Amendment 91; Relocation Income Tax (RIT) Allowance Tax Tables..................     3090-AH14
3604        FTR Amendment 87; Maximum Per Diem Rates and Other Travel Allowances................     3090-AH18
3605        FTR Amendment 88; Privately Owned Automobile Mileage Reimbursement..................     3090-AH19
3606        Federal Property Management Regulations, Part 101-17, Assignment and Utilization of      3090-AG31
            Space...............................................................................
3607        Federal Property Management Regulations, Part 101-20, Management of Buildings and        3090-AG32
            Grounds.............................................................................
3608        Utilization and Disposal of Real Property...........................................     3090-AG53
3609        Increase Smoke Development Rating...................................................     3090-AG69
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3570. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX AND EDUCATION FOR 
INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING OR BENEFITING FROM FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 476; 42 USC 2000d-1; 20 USC 1681

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-6; 41 CFR 102-4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-6.2 in plain language and 
moves it into the Federal Management Regulation at 102-4. The rule 
enforces title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits 
discrimination on the basis of the sex and education of an individual 
receiving or benefiting from Federal financial assistance.

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: James M. Taylor, Acting Associate Administrator, Office 
of Equal Employment Opportunity, General Services Administration, 
Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3852

RIN: 3090-AG58



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3571. RECORDS MANAGEMENT, STANDARD AND OPTIONAL FORMS MANAGEMENT, AND 
INTERAGENCY REPORTS MANAGEMENT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-11; 41 CFR 102-193; 41 CFR 102-194; 41 CFR 
102-195

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-11 and moves it into the 
Federal Management Regulation at 102-193, 102-194, and 102-195. The 
revised regulation updates coverage concerning records management, 
standard and optional forms management, and interagency reports 
management. The regulation is being rewritten in a plain language, 
question and answer format to make it easier to use and understand.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              08/07/96                    61 FR 41000
NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: R. Stewart Randall, Program Analyst, IT Management 
Practices Division (MKM), General Services Administration, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4469
Fax: 202 501-0657
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG02
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3572. TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 40 USC 1424(b)

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-35; 41 CFR 102-117

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-35 to update GSA's 
telecommunications management policy and moves it into the Federal 
Management Regulation at 102-117. The regulation is being rewritten in 
a plain language, question and answer format to make it easier to use 
and understand.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              08/07/96                    61 FR 41003
NPRM                            04/00/00

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: James Cademartori, Configuration Manager, Federal 
Telecommunications Service, General Services Administration, 7980 
Boeing Court, Third Floor, Vienna, VA 22182-3988
Phone: 703 760-7545
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG03
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3573. INCLUSION OF TAX ADJUSTMENT PROVISION IN GSAR

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 552

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking proposes to establish a provision at GSAR 
552.270-74, Tax Adjustment. The provision outlines the methodology for 
calculating real estate taxes for use in solicitations for offers for 
acquisition of leasehold interests in real property.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/00
Final Action                    06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Marjorie Ashby, Management Analyst, Office of 
Acquisition Policy (MVP), General Services Administration, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3822

RIN: 3090-AH03
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3574. UTILIZATION, DONATION, AND DISPOSAL OF FOREIGN GIFTS AND 
DECORATIONS

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 7342

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-49; 41 CFR 102-42

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-49 and moves it into the 
Federal Management Regulation. The regulation is being rewritten in a 
plain language, question and answer format to make it easier to use and 
understand.

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: Federal

Agency Contact: Martha S. Caswell, Director, Personal Property 
Management Policy Division, General Services Administration, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3846
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH09
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3575. SALE, ABANDONMENT, OR DESTRUCTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

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: 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-45; 41 CFR 102-38

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-45 to streamline sales 
requirements and moves it into the Federal Management Regulation at 41 
CFR 102-38. The regulation is being rewritten in a plain language, 
question and answer format to make it easier to use and understand.

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: Federal

Agency Contact: Martha S. Caswell, Director, Personal Property 
Management Policy Division, General Services Administration, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3846
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH10
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3576. UTILIZATION, DONATION, OR DISPOSAL OF ABANDONED AND FORFEITED 
PERSONAL PROPERTY

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: 40 USC 484(m)

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-48; 41 CFR 102-41

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-48 and moves it into the 
Federal Management Regulation at 102-42. The regulation is being 
rewritten in a plain language, question and answer format to make the 
regulation easier to use and understand.

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: Federal

Agency Contact: Martha S. Caswell, Director, Personal Property 
Management Policy Division, General Services Administration, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3846
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH11

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3577.  CLARIFICATION OF HUBZONE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 519; 48 CFR 552

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will clarify how the HUBZone program applies 
to acquiring leasehold interests in real property.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Marjorie Ashby, Management Analyst, Office of 
Acquisition Policy (MVP), General Services Administration, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3822

RIN: 3090-AH17
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3578.  DONATION OF SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY

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: 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-44; 41 CFR 102-37

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-44 in plain language and 
moves it into the Federal Management Regulation at 102-37.

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: Federal

Agency Contact: Martha S. Caswell, Director, Personal Property 
Management Policy Division, General Services Administration, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3846
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH20
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3579.  USING, TRANSFERRING, AND DISPOSING OF PERSONAL PROPERTY 
WITH SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC, OR NATIONAL SECURITY 
CONCERNS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-42; 41 CFR 102-40

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-42 and moves it into the 
Federal Management Regulation at 102-40. The regulation revises use, 
handling, and disposal requirements for special categories of personal 
property. The rule is being rewritten in plain language in a question 
and answer format.

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: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Martha S. Caswell, Director, Personal Property 
Management Policy Division, General Services Administration, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3846
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH21
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3580. ENFORCEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP IN 
FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 29 USC 794

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-8.3; 41 CFR 102-7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-8.3 in plain language and 
moves it into the Federal Management Regulation at 102-7. The revised 
regulation updates coverage for enforcement of section 504 of the 
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, in federally assisted programs 
or activities to include a cross-reference to the Uniform Federal 
Accessibility Standards.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: James M. Taylor, Acting Associate Administrator, Office 
of Equal Employment Opportunity, General Services Administration, 
Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3852

RIN: 3090-AE32

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3581. FTR AMENDMENT (UNASSIGNED); ACCEPTANCE OF PAYMENT FROM A NON-
FEDERAL SOURCE FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5701 to 5709; 31 USC 1353; 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 301-1; 41 CFR 304-1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment finalizes the interim rule governing the 
acceptance of payment for travel, subsistence, and related expenses 
from a non-Federal source. This rule supersedes Interim Rule 4, 
published at 57 FR 53283, November 9, 1992, with request for comments. 
The economic impact of this amendment is favorable on all Federal 
agencies.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              11/09/92                    57 FR 53283
Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William T. Rivers, Acting Director, Travel and 
Transportation Management Policy Division (MTT), General Services 
Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 208-7631
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AE19
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3582. CRITERIA FOR REPORTING EXCESS PERSONAL PROPERTY

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: 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-43; 41 CFR 102-36

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-43 and moves it into the 
Federal Management Regulation at 102-36. The regulation revises 
criteria for reporting excess personal property to GSA, redefines 
terms, and updates addresses associated with reporting excess personal 
property. The rule will provide Federal agencies relief from certain 
reporting requirements and make identification of property which is to 
be reported easier for both the reporting and requisitioning 
activities. The rule is being rewritten in a plain language, question 
and answer format to make it easier to use and understand.
This regulation was erroneously reported as completed in the April 1997 
Unified Agenda. It remains in effect through January 31, 2000.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              01/15/97                     62 FR 2022
NPRM                            11/16/99                    64 FR 62146
NPRM Comment Period End         12/16/99
Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Martha S. Caswell, Director, Personal Property 
Management Policy Division, General Services Administration, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3846
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AF39
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3583. GOVERNMENTWIDE REAL PROPERTY POLICY

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: 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-16; 41 CFR 102-71

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR part 101-16 and moves it into 
the Federal Management Regulation at 102-71 through 82. The regulation 
describes the current real property policies applicable to GSA and 
Federal agencies to whom GSA real property operations have been 
delegated. The policies contained in this regulation have been 
separated from their procedural components and reflect the way that 
real property operations are currently conducted. The regulation is 
being rewritten in a plain language, question and answer format to make 
it easier to understand and use.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/07/97                    62 FR 42444
NPRM Comment Period End         10/06/97
Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Stanley C. Langfeld, Director, Real Property Policy 
Div. (MPR), Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services 
Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-1737

RIN: 3090-AF95
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3584. ANNUAL REAL PROPERTY INVENTORIES

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: 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-3; 41 CFR 102-84

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR part 101-3 and moves it into the 
Federal Management Regulation at 102-84. The revised regulation is 
being rewritten in a plain language, question and answer format and 
will enable Federal agencies to more effectively manage their inventory 
of real property assets.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Stanley C. Langfeld, Director, Real Property Policy 
Div. (MPR), Office of Governmentwide

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Policy, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-1737

RIN: 3090-AG55
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3585. FTR AMENDMENT (UNASSIGNED); RELOCATION ALLOWANCES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5738; 20 USC 905(a); EO 11609, 36 FR 13747, 3 
CFR, 1971 to 1975 Comp., p. 586

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 302

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule amends the FTR to revise chapter 302 
regarding relocation allowances in the plain language style of 
regulation writing. This style of writing is a continuation of GSA's 
effort to make the FTR easier to understand and use.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William T. Rivers, Acting Director, Travel and 
Transportation Management Policy Division (MTT), General Services 
Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 208-7631
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG93
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3586. FTR INTERIM RULE 7--INCOME TAX REIMBURSEMENT ALLOWANCE (ITRA)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5707

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 301-11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking amended the FTR to add authority to implement 
sections of the Travel and Transportation Reform Act of 1998, which 
authorize Federal agencies to reimburse Federal, State, and local 
income taxes incurred as a result of long-term official travel. It also 
allows for the reimbursement of penalty and interest payments due to 
incorrect withholdings by the employee's agency for tax years 1993 and 
1994.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              06/18/99                    64 FR 32812
Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William T. Rivers, Acting Director, Travel and 
Transportation Management Policy Division (MTT), General Services 
Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 208-7631
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG99
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3587. REVISION TO CLAUSE 552.270.4, HISTORIC PREFERENCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 552

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking proposes to update GSAR clause 552.270-4, 
Historic Preference, that is used in the acquisition of leasehold 
interests. E.O. 13006 requires that Federal agencies give first 
consideration to historic properties within historic districts. If no 
such property is suitable, then Federal agencies shall consider other 
developed or undeveloped sites within historic districts. Federal 
agencies shall then consider historic properties outside of historic 
districts, if no suitable site within a district exists. As a result of 
the requirements of the E.O., clause 552.270-4 will be revised to 
establish the order of precedence.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/30/99                    64 FR 35122
NPRM Comment Period End         08/30/99
Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Marjorie Ashby, Management Analyst, Office of 
Acquisition Policy (MVP), General Services Administration, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3822

RIN: 3090-AH01
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3588. CLARIFICATION ON THE USE OF SELECTION CRITERIA FOR ARCHITECT-
ENGINEER PROCUREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 536

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking proposes to eliminate unnecessary 
restrictions to competition in GSA's use of geographic limitations in 
the evaluation process for Architect-Engineer procurements.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/17/99                    64 FR 44683
NPRM Comment Period End         10/18/99
Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Marjorie Ashby, Management Analyst, Office of 
Acquisition Policy (MVP), General Services Administration, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3822

RIN: 3090-AH07
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3589. OFFICIAL USE OF GOVERNMENT PASSENGER CARRIERS BETWEEN RESIDENCE 
AND PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 31 USC 1344

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-6.4; 41 CFR 102-5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR subpart 101-6.4 to a plain 
language, question and answer format and moves it into the Federal

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Management Regulation at 102-5. Also, incidental use of Government 
passenger carriers as authorized by section 503 of the Ethics Reform 
Act of 1989 will be addressed in the revised coverage.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William T. Rivers, Acting Director, Travel and 
Transportation Management Policy Division (MTT), General Services 
Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 208-7631
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH08
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3590.  FEDERAL MAIL MANAGEMENT

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: 40 USC 486(c); 44 USC 2904; PL 94-575, sec. 2

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-9; 41 CFR 102-192

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-9 and moves it into the 
Federal Management Regulation at 102-192. The regulation, rewritten in 
plain language, requires agencies to submit data annually to GSA on 
their volumes of mail and to prepare and submit annual cost control 
plans to GSA. These data and reports will be used to help agencies 
develop performance measures. Also, in accordance with E.O. 12977, this 
rule extends the requirement to maintain agency-level mail security 
plans to the facility level.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Henry Maury, General Services Administration, Office of 
Transportation and Personal Property (MT), Office of Governmentwide 
Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 208-7928
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH13
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3591.  TRANSPORTATION DOCUMENTATION AND AUDIT

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: 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-41; 41 CFR 102-118

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 20, 2000, PL 105-264.

Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-41 and moves it into the 
Federal Management Regulation at 102-118. The regulation, rewritten in 
plain language, incorporates the mandatory use of prepayment audits and 
expands the use of charge cards, commercial bids of lading, and 
electronic payment methods as alternative buying choices.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/22/00                     65 FR 8818
NPRM Comment Period End         03/23/00
Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Ted Bembenek, General Services Administration, Office 
of Governmentwide Policy, Office of Transportation and Personal 
Property, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 208-7629
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH15
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3592.  TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

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: 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-40; 41 CFR 102-117

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-40 and moves it into the 
Federal Management Regulation at 102-117. The regulation, rewritten in 
plain language, announces the retirement of the GSA Forms 1103 and 
1203, Government Bills of Lading. Performance measures will be 
introduced to help agencies in deciding how well they perform the 
transportation function and support the agency mission. The use of 
charge cards, commercial bills of lading, and electronic payment 
methods will be expanded as alternative buying choices.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/28/00                    65 FR 10440
NPRM Comment Period End         04/28/00
Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Ted Bembenek, General Services Administration, Office 
of Governmentwide Policy, Office of Transportation and Personal 
Property, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 208-7629
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH16



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PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE


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3593. PRICING POLICY FOR OCCUPANCY IN GSA SPACE

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: 40 USC 486(c), sec 205(c), 63 Stat 390

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-21; 41 CFR 102-85

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-21 and moves it into the

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Federal Management Regulation at 102-85. This rulemaking changes the 
methods by which GSA-controlled space is identified and measured, 
eliminates the specific physical description of the components of 
standard level alterations, and substitutes budget guidance for 
alterations, providing customer agencies flexibility in designing space 
to meet their mission needs. The rule is being rewriten in a plain 
language, question and answer format to make it easier to understand 
and use.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Pamela M. Wessling, Assistant Commissioner, Office of 
Portfolio Management (PT), General Services Administration, Public 
Buildings Service, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-0638
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG33
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CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER


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3594. GSA PRIVACY ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 105

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking updates GSA's privacy policy and procedures 
and provides current organizational citations, privacy-related 
responsibilities, and the names and addresses of persons to contact 
concerning the GSA Privacy Act Program and systems of records.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jinaita Kanarchuk, Program Specialist, General Services 
Administration, Information Management Division (CAI), Office of the 
Chief People Officer, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 
20405
Phone: 202 501-1452
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH05



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3595. FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MANAGEMENT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC app; EO 12024

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-6; 41 CFR 102-3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR subpart 101-6.10 and moves it 
into the Federal Management Regulation (FMR) at 102-3. The revised 
regulation, which implements GSA's responsibilities under the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act, has not been revised since 1989 and has become 
outdated as a result of significant decisions issued by the Supreme 
Court and other Federal Courts. In addition, the revised regulation is 
expected to provide more comprehensive and effective guidance for 
agency personnel in their attempts to involve the public in Federal 
decisionmaking consistent with the principles contained in the Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/10/97                    62 FR 31550
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/10/97
NPRM                            01/14/00                     65 FR 2504
NPRM Comment Period End         03/14/00
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: James L. Dean, Director, Committee Mgt. Secretariat 
(MC), Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services Administration, 
Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 273-3565
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG49



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PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE


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3596. LOCATION OF FEDERAL FACILITIES IN URBAN AREAS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 481; 40 USC 6017; 7 USC 1924; 40 USC 490; 40 
USC 531; 42 USC 3601; 42 USC 4321; 42 USC 4201; EO 12072; EO 12411; EO 
12512; PL 100-678; EO 13005; EO 13006

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-l7; 41 CFR 102-71

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking provides new guidance in Federal Property 
Management Regulations (FPMR) 101-17 concerning the location of Federal 
facilities in urban areas. When the final rulemaking is published, the 
new coverage will appear in the Federal Management Regulation at 102-
71.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/07/96                     61 FR 9110
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Linda Osgood, Acting Director, Business Guidance and 
Practices Division (PX), General Services Administration, Public 
Buildings Service, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-1354
Fax: 202 501-3296
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AF94

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3597. REISSUANCE OF THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION 
REGULATION (GSAR)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 501 to 570

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/02/00                    65 FR 11246

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marjorie Ashby
Phone: 202 501-3822

RIN: 3090-AE90
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3598. DONATION OF FEDERAL SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY TO NONPROFIT 
PROVIDERS OF ASSISTANCE FOR IMPOVERISHED FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-44

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With 3090-AH20           02/17/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Martha S. Caswell
Phone: 202 501-3846
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG63
_______________________________________________________________________




3599. STREAMLINING ADMINISTRATION OF FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE (FSS) 
MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE (MAS) CONTRACTS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 552

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With 3090-AE90           02/17/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Marjorie Ashby
Phone: 202 501-3822

RIN: 3090-AG81
_______________________________________________________________________




3600. FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION (FMR)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101; 41 CFR 102

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/25/00                    65 FR 10027

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Rodney P. Lantier
Phone: 202 501-2647

RIN: 3090-AG83
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3601. FTR AMENDMENT 90; MANDATORY USE OF TRAVEL CHARGE CARD

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 301

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/19/00                     65 FR 3054

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William T. Rivers
Phone: 202 208-7631
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG92
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3602. FTR AMENDMENT 89; CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 301-74

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/10/00                     65 FR 1326

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William T. Rivers
Phone: 202 208-7631
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH02
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3603.  FTR AMENDMENT 91; RELOCATION INCOME TAX (RIT) ALLOWANCE 
TAX TABLES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5738; 20 USC 905(a); EO 11609, 36 FR 13747, 3 
CFR 1971 to 1975 Comp., p. 586

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 302

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 5724b of title 5, United States Code, provides for 
reimbursement of substantially all Federal, State, and local income 
taxes incurred by a transferred Federal employee on taxable moving 
expense reimbursements. This amendment revises the FTR to reflect the 
yearly changes in the Federal, State, and Puerto Rico income tax 
brackets and rates.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/22/00                     65 FR 8657

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William T. Rivers, Acting Director, Travel and 
Transportation Management Policy Division (MTT), General Services 
Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 208-7631
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH14
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3604.  FTR AMENDMENT 87; MAXIMUM PER DIEM RATES AND OTHER TRAVEL 
ALLOWANCES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5707

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 300; 41 CFR 301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking revised the FTR by updating maximum per diem 
allowances for locations within the continental United States to 
adequately reflect the cost of lodging in those areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/02/99                    64 FR 67670

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William T. Rivers, Acting Director, Travel and 
Transportation Management Policy Division (MTT), General Services 
Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 208-7631
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH18
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3605.  FTR AMENDMENT 88; PRIVATELY OWNED AUTOMOBILE MILEAGE 
REIMBURSEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5707; 40 USC 486(c); 49 USC 40118

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 301-10

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking revised the FTR to increase the mileage 
reimbursement rate for use of a privately owned automobile on official 
travel from 31 to 32.5 cents a mile.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/07/00                     65 FR 1268

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William T. Rivers, Acting Director, Travel and 
Transportation Management Policy Division (MTT), General Services 
Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 208-7631
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH19
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3606. FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS, PART 101-17, ASSIGNMENT 
AND UTILIZATION OF SPACE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With 3090-AG95           02/23/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Pamela M. Wessling
Phone: 202 501-0638
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG31
_______________________________________________________________________




3607. FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS, PART 101-20, MANAGEMENT 
OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-20

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With 3090-AF95           02/23/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Linda Osgood
Phone: 202 501-1354
Fax: 202 501-3296
Email: Linda.O[email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG32
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3608. UTILIZATION AND DISPOSAL OF REAL PROPERTY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-47

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With 3090-AF95           02/23/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: John Q. Martin
Phone: 202 501-0084

RIN: 3090-AG53
_______________________________________________________________________




3609. INCREASE SMOKE DEVELOPMENT RATING

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-20

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With 3090-AF95           02/23/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stewart Levy
Phone: 202 501-4077
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG69
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