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


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Part XLVII





Department of Defense





General Services Administration





National Aeronautics and Space Administration





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Federal Acquisition Regulation;

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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


  



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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

48 CFR Ch. 1

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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

ACTION:  Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY:  This agenda provides summary descriptions of regulations 
being developed by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council in compliance with Executive 
Order 12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review.'' This agenda is being 
published to allow interested persons an opportunity to participate in 
the rulemaking process.

     The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat has 
attempted to list all regulations pending at the time of 
publication, except for minor and routine or repetitive actions; 
however, unanticipated requirements may result in the issuance of 
regulations that are not included in this agenda. There is no legal 
significance to the omission of an item from this listing. Also, 
the dates shown for the steps of each action are estimated and are 
not commitments to act on or by the dates shown.

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

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

Dated:  August 30, 2000.

 Edward C. Loeb,

Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division.

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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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4342         FAR Case 97-304, Electronic Commerce in Federal Procurement........................     9000-AI10
4343         FAR Case 99-608, Prohibition of Acquisition of Products Produced by Forced or           9000-AI51
            Indentured Child Labor..............................................................
4344         FAR Case 99-607, Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility...............     9000-AI69
4345         FAR Case 2000-303, Acquisition of Commercial Items.................................     9000-AI88
4346         FAR Case 99-023, Prompt Payment and the Recovery of Overpayment....................     9000-AI89
4347         FAR Case 99-616, Balance of Payments Program.......................................     9000-AI90
4348         FAR Case 2000-401, Definitions of ``Applied Research'' and ``Development''.........     9000-AI91
4349         FAR Case 2000-007, Financing Policies..............................................     9000-AI92
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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4350         FAR Case 2000-604, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)...........     9000-AI75
4351         FAR Case 2000-302,Veterans Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Act of       9000-AI93
            1999................................................................................
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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4352         FAR Case 89-093, Implementation of the Anti-Lobbying Statute.......................     9000-AD76
4353         FAR Case 91-078, Small Business Subcontracting Reporting...........................     9000-AG04
4354         FAR Case 94-753, Travel Costs......................................................     9000-AG27
4355         FAR Case 96-308, Implementation of Commercially Available Off-the-Shelf Item            9000-AH25
            Acquisition Provisions of the Federal Acquisition Reform Act........................
4356         FAR Case 95-013, Government Property...............................................     9000-AH60
4357         FAR Case 96-023, Clause Flowdown-Commercial Items..................................     9000-AH69
4358         FAR Case 97-032, Relocation Costs..................................................     9000-AH96
4359         FAR Case 99-010, Contractor Responsibility, Labor Relations Costs, and Costs            9000-AI40
            Relating to Legal and Other Proceedings.............................................
4360         FAR Case 98-304, Commercial Items-Nongovernmental Purposes.........................     9000-AI41

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4361         FAR Case 98-614, Veterans' Employment..............................................     9000-AI46
4362         FAR Case 97-613, Application of the Davis-Bacon Act to Construction Contracts with      9000-AI47
            Options To Extend the Term of the Contract..........................................
4363         FAR Case 98-024, Procurement Integrity Rewrite.....................................     9000-AI61
4364         FAR Case 99-022, Discussion Requirements...........................................     9000-AI68
4365         FAR Case 99-025, Cost Accounting Standards Administration..........................     9000-AI70
4366         FAR Case 99-011, Energy Efficiency of Supplies and Services........................     9000-AI71
4367         FAR Case 99-303, Task Order and Delivery Order Contracts...........................     9000-AI72
4368         FAR Case 99-016, Advance Payments for Non-Commercial Items.........................     9000-AI74
4369         FAR Case 2000-402, Definitions for ``Contract Action'' and ``Contracting Action''..     9000-AI76
4370         FAR Case 2000-301, Applicability, Thresholds and Waiver of Cost Accounting              9000-AI79
            Standards Coverage..................................................................
4371         FAR Case 2000-404, Definitions for Classified Acquisitions.........................     9000-AI81
4372         FAR Case 99-017, JWOD Subcontract Preference Under Service Contracts...............     9000-AI82
4373         FAR Case 2000-403, Definitions for Sealed Bid and Negotiated Procurements..........     9000-AI84
4374         FAR Case 99-026, Final Contract Voucher Submission.................................     9000-AI86
4375         FAR Case 98-020, Hazardous Material Safety Data....................................     9000-AI87
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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4376         FAR Case 98-605, Service Contract Act, Commercial Item Subcontracts................     9000-AI36
4377         FAR Case 98-604, Ocean Transportation by U.S.-Flag Vessels.........................     9000-AI39
4378         FAR Case 99-004, Executive Agent...................................................     9000-AI42
4379         FAR Case 98-609, Federal Supply Schedules Small Business Opportunities.............     9000-AI48
4380         FAR Case 98-015, Requirements Supporting Procurement of Recycled Products and           9000-AI49
            Environmentally Preferable Services.................................................
4381         FAR Case 99-301, Utilization of Indian Organizations and Indian-Owned Economic          9000-AI52
            Enterprises.........................................................................
4382         FAR Case 99-014, Competition Under Multiple-Award Contracts........................     9000-AI53
4383         FAR Case 99-008, Restrictions on Acquisitions from Yugoslavia and Afghanistan......     9000-AI54
4384         FAR Case 97-306, Contract Bundling.................................................     9000-AI55
4385         FAR Case 99-302, Construction Industry Payment Protection Act of 1999..............     9000-AI60
4386         FAR Case 99-013, Deferred Research and Development Costs...........................     9000-AI62
4387         FAR Case 99-003, Liquidated Damages................................................     9000-AI63
4388         FAR Case 99-012, Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program..............     9000-AI64
4389         FAR Case 99-606, Time-and-Materials or Labor-Hours.................................     9000-AI65
4390         FAR Case 99-610, FAR Drafting Principles...........................................     9000-AI66
4391         FAR Case 98-300, Determination of Price Reasonableness and Commerciality...........     9000-AI67
4392         FAR Case 2000-003, Caribbean Basic Trade Initiative................................     9000-AI73
4393         FAR Case 99-615, General Records Schedules.........................................     9000-AI77
4394         FAR Case 2000-004, Trade Agreements Thresholds.....................................     9000-AI78
4395         FAR Case 2000-605, Rescission of Office of Federal Procurement Policy Letters......     9000-AI80
4396         FAR Case 2000-300, Truth in Negotiations Act Threshold.............................     9000-AI83
4397         FAR Case 2000-006, Repeal of Reporting Requirements Under Public Law 85-804........     9000-AI85
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIOProposed Rule Stage


NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)



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4342. FAR CASE 97-304, ELECTRONIC COMMERCE IN FEDERAL PROCUREMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 105-85, sec 850

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 4; 48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 13; 48 
CFR 14; 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 34; 48 CFR 35; 48 CFR 36

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, May 16, 1998.

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation to 
implement section 850 of the National Defense Act for FY 1998 (Pub. L. 
105-85) to eliminate the preference for electronic commerce within 
Federal Acquisition Computer Network. This regulatory action was not 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 
804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              10/30/98                    63 FR 58590
Interim Final Rule Effective    10/30/98
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/29/98
NPRM                            08/21/00                    65 FR 50872
NPRM Comment Period End         10/20/00
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI10
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4343. FAR CASE 99-608, PROHIBITION OF ACQUISITION OF PRODUCTS PRODUCED 
BY FORCED OR INDENTURED CHILD LABOR

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 22

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement Executive Order 13126, Prohibition of Acquisition of Products 
Produced by Forced or Indentured Child Labor on June 12, 1999. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is 
not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/06/00                    65 FR 54104
NPRM Comment Period End         11/06/00
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI51
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4344. FAR CASE 99-607, ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 
ACCESSIBILITY

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 39

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998 (29 
U.S.C. 794d), which requires that when Federal agencies develop, 
procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology, 
Federal employees with disabilities have access to and use of 
information and data that is comparable to that by Federal employees 
who are not individuals with disabilities, unless an undue burden would 
be imposed on the department or agency. This regulatory action was 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 
804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI69
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4345.  FAR CASE 2000-303, ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 46; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation to 
implement two statutory changes relevant to the definition of 
``Commercial Items'': (1) Section 803(a)(2)(D) of the Strom Thurmond 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 to revise the 
definition of ``commercial

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item'' to provide specific guidance on the meaning and appropriate 
application of the term ``purposes other than government purposes'' at 
41 U.S.C. 403(12)(A) and (2) section 805 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 to clarify the definition of 
``commercial item'' with respect to associated services. This 
regulatory action is not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is 
not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/28/00                    65 FR 52284
NPRM Comment Period End         10/27/00
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI88
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4346.  FAR CASE 99-023, PROMPT PAYMENT AND THE RECOVERY OF 
OVERPAYMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
reflect changes made to the Office of Management and Budget prompt 
payment regulations; simplify and clarify the prompt payment coverage 
currently in the FAR; require the contractor to notify the contracting 
officer if the contractor becomes aware of an overpayment; and write 
all new and revised text using plain language in accordance with the 
White House memorandum, Plain Language in Government Writing, dated 
June 1, 1998. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 
1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/28/00                    65 FR 52243
NPRM Comment Period End         10/27/00
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI89
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4347.  FAR CASE 99-616, BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 13; 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
remove subpart 25.3, Balance of Payments Program. This regulatory 
action is not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under 
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major 
rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/11/00                    65 FR 54936
NPRM Comment Period End         11/13/00
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI90
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4348.  FAR CASE 2000-401, DEFINITIONS OF ``APPLIED RESEARCH'' 
AND ``DEVELOPMENT''

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 31; 48 CFR 35

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
move the definitions of ``Applied Research'' and ``Development'' from 
separate areas of the FAR into the same FAR section pertaining to 
definitions. This regulatory action is not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/11/00                    65 FR 54940
NPRM Comment Period End         11/13/00
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI91


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4349.  FAR CASE 2000-007, FINANCING POLICIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
permit the use of performance-based payments type of financing on 
fixed-price contracts prior to definitization and to establish a 
standard time period of 30 days that contractors have to pay their 
vendors after the contractors have billed the Government for incurred 
vendor costs. This regulatory action is not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 
804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/16/00                    65 FR 56454
NPRM Comment Period End         11/17/00
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI92
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/ Final Rule Stage


NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)



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4350.  FAR CASE 2000-604, NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION 
SYSTEM (NAICS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 23; 48 CFR 52; 48 CFR 53

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
convert size standards and other programs in the FAR based on the 
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system to the North American 
Industry Classification System (NAICS). This regulatory action was not 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive 
12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 
U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/26/00                    65 FR 46055
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/25/00
Interim Final Rule Effective    10/01/00
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI75
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4351.  FAR CASE 2000-302,VETERANS ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMALL 
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1999

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c); PL 106-
50

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 4; 48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 7; 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 
52; 48 CFR 53

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement portions of the Veterans Entrepeneurship and Small Business 
Development Act of 1999 (Pub. L. 106-50). The Act established new 
assistance programs for veterans and service-disabled veterans who own 
and operate small businesses. This regulatory action was not subject to 
Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/11/00                    65 FR 60542
Interim Final Rule Effective    10/11/00
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/11/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI93

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/Long-Term Actions


NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)



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4352. FAR CASE 89-093, IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ANTI-LOBBYING STATUTE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 101-121, sec 319

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 3; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              01/30/90                     55 FR 3190
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AD76
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4353. FAR CASE 91-078, SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING REPORTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 53.219

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/26/94                    59 FR 49037
NPRM Comment Period End         11/25/94
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AG04
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4354. FAR CASE 94-753, TRAVEL COSTS

Priority: Other Significant

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

Legal Authority: PL 103-355

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31.205-46

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/14/94                    59 FR 64542
NPRM Comment Period End         02/13/95
NPRM                            05/20/99                    64 FR 27654
NPRM Comment Period End         07/19/99


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: 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: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AG27


_______________________________________________________________________



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4355. FAR CASE 96-308, IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE OFF-THE-
SHELF ITEM ACQUISITION PROVISIONS OF THE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REFORM ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority: PL 104-106, sec 4203

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

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, September 7, 1996, The Federal 
Acquisition Streamlining Act eliminated the statutory requirement to 
the travel cost principle concerning the Federal Travel Regulations. No 
regulatory implementation was required.

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/13/96                    61 FR 22010
ANPRM Comment Period End        06/28/96
NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AH25
_______________________________________________________________________




4356. FAR CASE 95-013, GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 45; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/02/97                    62 FR 30186
NPRM Comment Period End         08/15/97
NPRM                            01/10/00                     65 FR 1438
NPRM Comment Period End         03/10/00


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AH60
_______________________________________________________________________




4357. FAR CASE 96-023, CLAUSE FLOWDOWN-COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 52.244-6

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/23/97                    62 FR 49903
NPRM Comment Period End         11/24/97
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AH69
_______________________________________________________________________




4358. FAR CASE 97-032, RELOCATION COSTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
remove

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/25/99                    64 FR 28330
NPRM Comment Period End         07/26/99                    64 FR 28330
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AH96
_______________________________________________________________________




4359. FAR CASE 99-010, CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY, LABOR RELATIONS COSTS, 
AND COSTS RELATING TO LEGAL AND OTHER PROCEEDINGS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 9.104-1; 48 CFR 14.404-2; 48 CFR 15.503; 48 CFR 
31.205-21; 48 CFR 31.205-47; 48 CFR 52.209-5; 48 CFR 52.212-3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
clarify coverage and give examples of suitable contractor 
responsibility considerations. The rule also makes unallowable the 
costs of attempting to influence employee decisions regarding 
unionization. In addition, the rule makes unallowable those legal 
expenses related to defense of judicial or administrative proceedings 
brought by the Federal Government when a contractor is found to have 
violated a law or regulation, or the proceeding is settled by consent 
or compromise, except to the extent specifically provided as part of 
the settlement agreement. This regulatory action was not subject to 
Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/09/99                    64 FR 37360
NPRM Comment Period End         11/08/99
NPRM                            06/30/00                    65 FR 40830
NPRM Comment Period End         08/29/00


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI40
_______________________________________________________________________




4360. FAR CASE 98-304, COMMERCIAL ITEMS-NONGOVERNMENTAL PURPOSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 105-261

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement section 803(a)(2)(D) of the Strom Thurmond National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 by revising the definition of 
``commercial item'' to provide specific guidance on the meaning and 
appropriate application of the term ``purposes other than Government 
purposes'' at 41 U.S.C. 403(12)(A). This rule was not subject to Office 
of Management and Budget review under section 6(b) of Executive Order 
12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review,'' dated September 30, 1993. 
This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/27/99                    64 FR 40694
NPRM Comment Period End         09/27/99
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: 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: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI41
_______________________________________________________________________




4361. FAR CASE 98-614, VETERANS' EMPLOYMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 13; 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement sections 7 and 8 of the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act 
of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-339). Section 7 expands and improves veterans' 
employment emphasis under Federal contracts. Section 8 amends the 
veterans' employment reporting requirements. This rule also implements 
the Department of Labor's (DOL) Office of Federal Contract Compliance 
Programs (OFCCP) final rule amending 41 CFR part 60-250, Affirmative 
Action and Nondiscrimination Obligations of Contractors and 
Subcontractors Regarding Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the 
Vietnam Era, which clarifies DOL implementation of the

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affirmative action provisions of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment 
Assistance Act of 1974, as amended (38 U.S.C. 4212). This regulatory 
action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under 
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major 
rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/03/99                    64 FR 67992
NPRM Comment Period End         02/01/00
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI46
_______________________________________________________________________




4362. FAR CASE 97-613, APPLICATION OF THE DAVIS-BACON ACT TO 
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS WITH OPTIONS TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1; 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement the requirement of Department of Labor (DOL) All Agency 
Memorandum No. 157 (AAM 157), as clarified in the Federal Register on 
November 20, 1998. The rule requires incorporation of the current 
Davis-Bacon Act wage determination at the exercise of each option 
period in construction contracts. This regulatory action was not 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 
804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/03/99                    64 FR 67986
NPRM Comment Period End         02/01/00
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI47
_______________________________________________________________________




4363. FAR CASE 98-024, PROCUREMENT INTEGRITY REWRITE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 3; 48 CFR 4; 48 CFR 9; 48 CFR 15; 48 CFR 
52; ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
rewrite in plain language and clarify guidance regarding procurement 
integrity in A-76 procurements. This regulatory action was not subject 
to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/29/00                    65 FR 16758
NPRM Comment Period End         05/30/00
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI61
_______________________________________________________________________




4364. FAR CASE 99-022, DISCUSSION REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
clarify the scope of discussions in competitive negotiated 
acquisitions. This regulatory action is not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/03/00                    65 FR 17582
NPRM Comment Period End         06/02/00
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI68


_______________________________________________________________________



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4365.  FAR CASE 99-025, COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 30; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
delineate the process for determining and resolving the cost impact on 
contracts and subcontracts when a contractor makes a compliant change 
to a cost accounting practice or follows a noncompliant practice. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993 and is not 
a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/18/00                    65 FR 20854
NPRM Comment Period End         06/19/00
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI70
_______________________________________________________________________




4366.  FAR CASE 99-011, ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF SUPPLIES AND 
SERVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 11; 48 CFR 15; 48 CFR 23; 48 CFR 42

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement Executive Order (E.O.) 13123 of June 3, 1999, Greening the 
Government through Efficient Energy Management. This regulatory action 
was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under 
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major 
rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/10/00                    65 FR 30310
NPRM Comment Period End         07/10/00
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI71
_______________________________________________________________________




4367.  FAR CASE 99-303, TASK ORDER AND DELIVERY ORDER CONTRACTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 16

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement portions of section 804 of the National Defense Authorization 
Act for FY 2000, Public Law 106-65. This regulatory action was not 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 
804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule               To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI72
_______________________________________________________________________




4368.  FAR CASE 99-016, ADVANCE PAYMENTS FOR NON-COMMERCIAL 
ITEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
permit federally insured credit unions to participate in the 
maintenance of special accounts for advance payments. This regulatory 
action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under 
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major 
rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/02/00                    65 FR 25614
NPRM Comment Period End         07/03/00
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI74


_______________________________________________________________________



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4369.  FAR CASE 2000-402, DEFINITIONS FOR ``CONTRACT ACTION'' 
AND ``CONTRACTING ACTION''

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1; 48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 8; 48 CFR 17; 48 CFR 19; 48 
CFR 32; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
provide for consistent use of the term ``contract action.'' This case 
is one of a series of cases that implement the White House memorandum, 
Plain Language in Government Writing, dated June 1, 1999. This 
regulatory action was not subject to review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 
804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/31/00                    65 FR 34894
NPRM Comment Period End         07/31/00
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI76
_______________________________________________________________________




4370.  FAR CASE 2000-301, APPLICABILITY, THRESHOLDS AND WAIVER 
OF COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS COVERAGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 1473(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 30; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement section 802 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2000 and the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS Board's interim 
rule, Applicability, Thresholds and Waiver of Cost Accounting Standards 
Coverage. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 
1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/06/00                    65 FR 36028
Interim Final Rule Effective    06/06/00
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/07/00


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI79
_______________________________________________________________________




4371.  FAR CASE 2000-404, DEFINITIONS FOR CLASSIFIED 
ACQUISITIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 4; 48 CFR 14; 48 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
provide consistent definitions for classified acquisitions. This case 
is one of a series of cases in response to the White House memorandum, 
Plain Language in Government Writing, dated June 1, 1999. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866 and is not a major rule under 5 
U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/28/00                    65 FR 46558
NPRM Comment Period End         09/26/00


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI81
_______________________________________________________________________




4372.  FAR CASE 99-017, JWOD SUBCONTRACT PREFERENCE UNDER 
SERVICE CONTRACTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 8; 48 CFR 44; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement changes relating to preferences for award of subcontracts 
under service contracts to nonprofit workshops designated by the 
Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled 
(Javits-Wagner-O'Day (JWOD) (41 U.S.C. 48)). This regulatory action was 
not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive 
Order 12866 and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/03/00                    65 FR 41266
NPRM Comment Period End         09/01/00
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI82
_______________________________________________________________________




4373.  FAR CASE 2000-403, DEFINITIONS FOR SEALED BID AND 
NEGOTIATED PROCUREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 3; 48 CFR 14; 48 CFR 15; 48 CFR 28; 48 
CFR 35; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
provide consistent definitions for sealed bids and negotiated 
procurements. This case is one of a series of cases in response to the 
White House memorandum, Plain Language in Government Writing, dated 
June 1, 1999. This regulatory action is not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/11/00                    65 FR 42852
NPRM Comment Period End         09/11/00
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI84
_______________________________________________________________________




4374.  FAR CASE 99-026, FINAL CONTRACT VOUCHER SUBMISSION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 42; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
explicitly state the right of the contracting officer to unilaterally 
determine the final contract payment amount when the contractor does 
not submit the final invoice or voucher within the time specified in 
the contract. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/27/00                    65 FR 46332
NPRM Comment Period End         09/25/00


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI86
_______________________________________________________________________




4375.  FAR CASE 98-020, HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 23; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
revise the language that provides policies and procedures for 
contractor submission of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs). This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is 
not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI87

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_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/Completed Actions


NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)



_______________________________________________________________________




4376. FAR CASE 98-605, SERVICE CONTRACT ACT, COMMERCIAL ITEM 
SUBCONTRACTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 12.504(a)(10)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/26/00                    65 FR 46068
Final Action Effective          08/25/00                    65 FR 46068

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI36
_______________________________________________________________________




4377. FAR CASE 98-604, OCEAN TRANSPORTATION BY U.S.-FLAG VESSELS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 47.504; 48 CFR 52.212-5; 48 CFR 52.213-4; 48 CFR 
52.247-64

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/25/00                    65 FR 24324
Final Action Effective          06/26/00                    65 FR 24324

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI39
_______________________________________________________________________




4378. FAR CASE 99-004, EXECUTIVE AGENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 17.500

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       05/23/00                    65 FR 33248

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI42
_______________________________________________________________________




4379. FAR CASE 98-609, FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULES SMALL BUSINESS 
OPPORTUNITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 8; 48 CFR 38

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/06/00                    65 FR 36023
Final Action Effective          08/07/00                    65 FR 36023

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI48
_______________________________________________________________________




4380. FAR CASE 98-015, REQUIREMENTS SUPPORTING PROCUREMENT OF RECYCLED 
PRODUCTS AND ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE SERVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 4; 48 CFR 7; 48 CFR 11; 48 CFR 13; ...

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/06/00                    65 FR 36016
Final Action Effective          08/07/00                    65 FR 36016

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI49
_______________________________________________________________________




4381. FAR CASE 99-301, UTILIZATION OF INDIAN ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIAN-
OWNED ECONOMIC ENTERPRISES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 26; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/25/00                    65 FR 24322
Final Action Effective          06/26/00                    65 FR 24322

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI52
_______________________________________________________________________




4382. FAR CASE 99-014, COMPETITION UNDER MULTIPLE-AWARD CONTRACTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 16; 48 CFR 37

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/25/00                    65 FR 24317
Final Action Effective          04/25/00                    65 FR 24317

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI53
_______________________________________________________________________




4383. FAR CASE 99-008, RESTRICTIONS ON ACQUISITIONS FROM YUGOSLAVIA AND 
AFGHANISTAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/06/00                    65 FR 36027
Final Action Effective          07/06/00                    65 FR 36027

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI54


_______________________________________________________________________



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4384. FAR CASE 97-306, CONTRACT BUNDLING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 4; 48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 7; 48 CFR 10; 48 CFR 
15; 48 CFR 19; ...

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/26/00                    65 FR 46053
Final Action Effective          07/26/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI55
_______________________________________________________________________




4385. FAR CASE 99-302, CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PAYMENT PROTECTION ACT OF 
1999

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 28; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/26/00                    65 FR 46069
Final Action Effective          07/26/00                    65 FR 46069

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI60
_______________________________________________________________________




4386. FAR CASE 99-013, DEFERRED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/26/00                    65 FR 46071
Final Action Effective          09/25/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI62
_______________________________________________________________________




4387. FAR CASE 99-003, LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 11; 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 36; 48 CFR 49; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/26/00                    65 FR 46064
Final Action Effective          09/25/00                    65 FR 46064

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI63
_______________________________________________________________________




4388. FAR CASE 99-012, SMALL BUSINESS COMPETITIVENESS DEMONSTRATION 
PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 19

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/26/00
Final Action                    07/26/00                    65 FR 46069
Final Action Effective          07/26/00                    65 FR 46069

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI64
_______________________________________________________________________




4389. FAR CASE 99-606, TIME-AND-MATERIALS OR LABOR-HOURS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/26/00                    65 FR 46072
Final Action Effective          09/25/00                    65 FR 46072

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI65
_______________________________________________________________________




4390. FAR CASE 99-610, FAR DRAFTING PRINCIPLES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/06/00                    65 FR 36015
Final Action Effective          08/07/00                    65 FR 36015

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI66
_______________________________________________________________________




4391. FAR CASE 98-300, DETERMINATION OF PRICE REASONABLENESS AND 
COMMERCIALITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 15

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/25/00                    65 FR 24320
Final Action Effective          04/25/00                    65 FR 24320

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI67
_______________________________________________________________________




4392.  FAR CASE 2000-003, CARIBBEAN BASIC TRADE INITIATIVE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement the determination of the United States Trade Representative 
(USTR) to renew the treatment of Caribbean Basin country end products 
as eligible products under the Trade

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Agreements Act, with the exception of end products from the Dominican 
Republic and Honduras. This regulatory action was not subject to Office 
of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/25/00                    65 FR 24321
Final Action Effective          04/25/00                    65 FR 24321

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI73
_______________________________________________________________________




4393.  FAR CASE 99-615, GENERAL RECORDS SCHEDULES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement the revised National Archives and Records Administration 
General Records Schedule 3, Procurement, Supply, and Grants Records 
(NARA Schedule 3), dated December 15, 1998. This regulatory action was 
not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive 
Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 
U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/06/00                    65 FR 36021
Final Action Effective          08/07/00                    65 FR 36021

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI77
_______________________________________________________________________




4394.  FAR CASE 2000-004, TRADE AGREEMENTS THRESHOLDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement new dollar thresholds for application of the Trade Agreements 
Act (TAA) and North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), as published 
by the U.S. Trade Representative in the Federal Register at 65 FR 
17322, March 31, 2000. This regulatory action was not subject to Office 
of Management and Budget review under Executive 12866, dated September 
30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/06/00                    65 FR 36025
Final Action Effective          06/06/00                    65 FR 36025

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI78
_______________________________________________________________________




4395.  FAR CASE 2000-605, RESCISSION OF OFFICE OF FEDERAL 
PROCUREMENT POLICY LETTERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1; 48 CFR 9; 48 CFR 15; 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 35; 48 
CFR 37; 48 CFR 42

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
make editorial amendments that remove unnecessary cross-references to 
policy letters that were rescinded by the Office of Federal Procurement 
Policy (OFPP). This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/06/00                    65 FR 36014
Final Action Effective          06/06/00                    65 FR 36014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI80
_______________________________________________________________________




4396.  FAR CASE 2000-300, TRUTH IN NEGOTIATIONS ACT THRESHOLD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement the requirements of 10 U.S.C. 2306a(a)(7) and 41 U.S.C. 
254b(a)(7). These statutes require review of the Truth in Negotiations 
Act

[[Page 74819]]

threshold every 5 years, starting October 1, 1995. This regulatory 
action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under 
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major 
rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/03/00                    65 FR 41267
NPRM Comment Period End         09/01/00
Final Action                    10/11/00                    65 FR 60553
Final Action Effective          10/11/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI83
_______________________________________________________________________




4397.  FAR CASE 2000-006, REPEAL OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS UNDER 
PUBLIC LAW 85-804

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 50

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement paragraph 901(r)(1) of the Federal Reports Elimination Act of 
1998 (Pub. L. 105-362) that repealed section 4 of Public Law 85-804 (50 
U.S.C. 1434). Section 4 required each department and agency to report 
annually to Congress any contract action in excess of $50,000 issued 
under the authority of this law. This regulatory action was not subject 
to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/26/00                    65 FR 46073
Final Action Effective          09/25/00                    65 FR 46073

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI85
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