[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions] [General Services Administration Semiannual Regulatory Agenda] [From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov] [[Page 26299]] Part XXVI General Services Administration _______________________________________________________________________ Semiannual Regulatory Agenda [[Page 26300]]GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA) _______________________________________________________________________ GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 41 CFR Chs. 101, 102, 105, 300, 301, 302, 303, and 304 48 CFR Ch. 5 April 2001 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions AGENCY: General Services Administration (GSA). ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda. _______________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY: This agenda announces the proposed regulatory actions that GSA plans for the next 12 months and those that were completed since October 2000. This agenda was developed under the guidelines in an Office of Management and Budget memorandum, dated January 16, 2001. GSA's purpose in publishing this agenda is to allow interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rulemaking process. GSA also invites interested persons to recommend existing significant regulations for review to determine whether they should be modified or eliminated. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rodney P. Lantier, Acquisition Policy Division, (202) 501-2647. Dated: March 16, 2001. John G. Sindelar, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Governmentwide Policy. General Services Administration--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3665 Enforcement of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Federally Assisted 3090-AE32 Programs............................................................................ 3666 FTR Amendment (Unassigned); Acceptance of Payment From a Non-Federal Source for 3090-AE19 Travel Expenses..................................................................... 3667 Telecommunications Management....................................................... 3090-AG03 3668 Sale of Personal Property........................................................... 3090-AH10 3669 Disposition of Seized and Forfeited, Voluntarily Abandoned, and Unclaimed Personal 3090-AH11 Property............................................................................ 3670 Federal Mail Management............................................................. 3090-AH13 3671 Disposition of Personal Property With Special Handling Requirements................. 3090-AH21 3672 Personal Property Management........................................................ 3090-AH31 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- General Services Administration--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3673 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, and Age in 3090-AH33 Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance...................... 3674 Records Management, Standard and Optional Forms Management, and Interagency Reports 3090-AG02 Management.......................................................................... 3675 Federal Advisory Committee Management............................................... 3090-AG49 3676 Annual Real Property Inventories.................................................... 3090-AG55 3677 FTR Amendment (Unassigned); Relocation Allowances................................... 3090-AG93 3678 FTR Interim Rule 7--Income Tax Reimbursement Allowance (ITRA)....................... 3090-AG99 3679 GSAR; Revision to Clause 552.270.4, Historic Preference............................. 3090-AH01 3680 GSAR; Tax Adjustment................................................................ 3090-AH03 3681 Clarification of HUBZone............................................................ 3090-AH17 3682 Donation of Surplus Personal Property............................................... 3090-AH20 3683 Replacement of Personal Property Pursuant to the Exchange/Sale Authority............ 3090-AH23 3684 GSAR; Identification of Energy-Efficient Office Equipment and Supplies Containing 3090-AH25 Recovered Materials or Other Environmental Attributes............................... 3685 GSAR; Guidance on Electronic Funds Transfer......................................... 3090-AH30 3686 Pricing Policy for Occupancy in GSA Space........................................... 3090-AG33 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- General Services Administration--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3687 GSA Privacy Act..................................................................... 3090-AH05 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 26301]] General Services Administration--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3688 Payments to GSA for Supplies and Services Furnished Government Agencies............. 3090-AH32 3689 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education for Individuals Receiving or 3090-AG58 Benefiting from Federal Financial Assistance........................................ 3690 Real Property Policies.............................................................. 3090-AF95 3691 GSAR; Contractor's Report of Sales and Industrial Funding Fee....................... 3090-AH26 3692 Sale, Abandonment, or Destruction of Personal Property.............................. 3090-AH29 3693 FTR Amendment 95; Privately Owned Vehicle Mileage Reimbursement..................... 3090-AH36 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________________________________ GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA) Proposed Rule Stage _______________________________________________________________________ OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS ________________________________ 3665. ENFORCEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 29 USC 794 CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-8.3; 41 CFR 102-7 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-8.3 in plain language and moves it into the Federal Management Regulation at 102-7. The revised regulation updates coverage for enforcement of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, in federally assisted programs or activities to include a cross-reference to the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: State, Federal Agency Contact: James M. Taylor, Director, Office of Civil Rights, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-3852 RIN: 3090-AE32 _______________________________________________________________________ OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTWIDE POLICY ________________________________ 3666. FTR AMENDMENT (UNASSIGNED); ACCEPTANCE OF PAYMENT FROM A NON- FEDERAL SOURCE FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 5701 to 5709; 31 USC 1353; 40 USC 486(c) CFR Citation: 41 CFR 301-1; 41 CFR 304-1 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This amendment finalizes the interim rule governing the acceptance of payment for travel, subsistence, and related expenses from a non-Federal source. This rule supersedes Interim Rule 4, published at 57 FR 53283, November 9, 1992, with request for comments. The economic impact of this amendment is favorable on all Federal agencies. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 11/09/92 57 FR 53283 NPRM 10/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: William T. Rivers, Director, Travel and Transportation Management Policy Division (MTT), General Services Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 208-7631 Fax: 202 501-0349 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3090-AE19 _______________________________________________________________________ 3667. TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 40 USC 1424(b) CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-35; 41 CFR 102-172 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-35 to update GSA's telecommunications management policy and moves it into the Federal Management Regulation at 102-172. The regulation is being rewritten in a plain language, question and answer format to make it easier to use and understand. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 08/07/96 61 FR 41003 Interim Final Rule Effective 08/08/96 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 10/07/96 NPRM 06/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action. Agency Contact: James Cademartori, Configuration Manager, Federal Telecommunications Service, General Services Administration, 7980 Boeing Court, Third Floor, Vienna, VA 22182-3988 Phone: 703 760-7545 [[Page 26302]] Email: [email protected] RIN: 3090-AG03 _______________________________________________________________________ 3668. SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c) CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-45; 41 CFR 102-38 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-45 to streamline sales requirements and moves it into the Federal Management Regulation at 41 CFR 102-38. The regulation is being rewritten in a plain language, question and answer format to make it easier to use and understand. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Peter Zuidema, Acting Director, Personal Property Management Policy Division, General Services Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-3846 Fax: 202 501-6742 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3090-AH10 _______________________________________________________________________ 3669. DISPOSITION OF SEIZED AND FORFEITED, VOLUNTARILY ABANDONED, AND UNCLAIMED PERSONAL PROPERTY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 484(m) CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-48; 41 CFR 102-41 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-48 and moves it into the Federal Management Regulation at 102-41. The regulation is being rewritten in a plain language, question and answer format to make the regulation easier to use and understand. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Peter Zuidema, Acting Director, Personal Property Management Policy Division, General Services Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-3846 Fax: 202 501-6742 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3090-AH11 _______________________________________________________________________ 3670. FEDERAL MAIL MANAGEMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 44 USC 2904; PL 94-575, sec 2 CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-9; 41 CFR 102-192 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-9 and moves it into the Federal Management Regulation at 102-192. The regulation, rewritten in plain language, requires agencies to submit data annually to GSA on their volumes of mail and to prepare and submit annual cost control plans to GSA. These data and reports will be used to help agencies develop performance measures. Also, in accordance with E.O. 12977, this rule extends the requirement to maintain agency-level mail security plans to the facility level. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Henry Maury, General Services Administration, Office of Transportation and Personal Property (MT), Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 208-7928 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3090-AH13 _______________________________________________________________________ 3671. DISPOSITION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY WITH SPECIAL HANDLING REQUIREMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c) CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-42; 41 CFR 102-40 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-42 and moves it into the Federal Management Regulation at 102-40. The regulation revises use, handling, and disposal requirements for special categories of personal property. The rule is being rewritten in plain language in a question and answer format. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State, Federal Agency Contact: Peter Zuidema, Acting Director, Personal Property Management Policy Division, General Services Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-3846 Fax: 202 501-6742 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3090-AH21 _______________________________________________________________________ 3672. PERSONAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 481; 40 USC 483 to 487 CFR Citation: 41 CFR 102-35 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking provides a general outline of the policies governing the management of Federal personal property and summarizes the processes provided for in FMR parts 102-36 through 102-42. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Peter Zuidema, Acting Director, Personal Property Management Policy Division, General Services Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-3846 Fax: 202 501-6742 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3090-AH31 [[Page 26303]] _______________________________________________________________________ GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA) Final Rule Stage _______________________________________________________________________ OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS ________________________________ 3673. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, HANDICAP, AND AGE IN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 794; 42 USC 2000d to 2000d-7; 42 USC 6101 to 6107; EO 12250 CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-6; 41 CFR 101-8 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking proposes to amend the FPMR to implement title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (title VI), section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972 (section 504), and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (Age Discrimination Act). Together, these statutes prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, and age in programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance. GSA's proposed rulemaking was published as part of a joint notice of proposed rulemaking involving up to 24 agencies. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/06/00 65 FR 76460 NPRM Comment Period End 01/05/01 Final Action 11/00/01 Final Action Effective 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State, Federal Agency Contact: James M. Taylor, Director, Office of Civil Rights, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-3852 RIN: 3090-AH33 _______________________________________________________________________ OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTWIDE POLICY ________________________________ 3674. RECORDS MANAGEMENT, STANDARD AND OPTIONAL FORMS MANAGEMENT, AND INTERAGENCY REPORTS MANAGEMENT Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c) CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-11; 41 CFR 102-193; 41 CFR 102-194; 41 CFR 102-195 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-11 and moves it into the Federal Management Regulation at 102-193, 102-194, and 102-195. The revised regulation updates coverage concerning records management, standard and optional forms management, and interagency reports management. The regulation is being rewritten in a plain language, question and answer format to make it easier to use and understand. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 08/07/96 61 FR 41000 Interim Final Rule Effective 08/08/96 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 10/07/96 NPRM 08/09/00 65 FR 48655 NPRM Comment Period End 10/10/00 Final Action 06/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: R. Stewart Randall, Program Analyst, Strategic IT Issues Division (MKB), General Services Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4469 Fax: 202 219-0987 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3090-AG02 _______________________________________________________________________ 3675. FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MANAGEMENT Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 5 USC app; EO 12024 CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-6; 41 CFR 102-3 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR subpart 101-6.10 and moves it into the Federal Management Regulation (FMR) at 102-3. The revised regulation, which implements GSA's responsibilities under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, has not been revised since 1989 and has become outdated as a result of significant decisions issued by the Supreme Court and other Federal Courts. In addition, the revised regulation is expected to provide more comprehensive and effective guidance for agency personnel in their attempts to involve the public in Federal decisionmaking consistent with the principles contained in the Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 06/10/97 62 FR 31550 ANPRM Comment Period End 07/10/97 NPRM 01/14/00 65 FR 2504 NPRM Comment Period End 03/14/00 Final Action 04/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Charles F. Howton, Deputy Director, Committee Management Secretariat (MC), Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 273-3561 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3090-AG49 _______________________________________________________________________ 3676. ANNUAL REAL PROPERTY INVENTORIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c) CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-3; 41 CFR 102-84 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR part 101-3 and moves it into the Federal Management Regulation at 102-84. The revised regulation is being rewritten in a plain language, question and answer format and will enable Federal agencies to more effectively manage their inventory of real property assets. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 07/00/01 [[Page 26304]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Stanley C. Langfeld, Director, Real Property Policy Div. (MPR), Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-1737 RIN: 3090-AG55 _______________________________________________________________________ 3677. FTR AMENDMENT (UNASSIGNED); RELOCATION ALLOWANCES Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 5 USC 5738; 20 USC 905(a); EO 11609, 36 FR 13747, 3 CFR, 1971 to 1975 Comp., p. 586 CFR Citation: 41 CFR 302 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This final rule revises chapter 302 of the FTR in the plain language style of regulation writing. This style of writing is a continuation of GSA's effort to make the FTR easier to understand and use. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 10/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: William T. Rivers, Director, Travel and Transportation Management Policy Division (MTT), General Services Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 208-7631 Fax: 202 501-0349 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3090-AG93 _______________________________________________________________________ 3678. FTR INTERIM RULE 7--INCOME TAX REIMBURSEMENT ALLOWANCE (ITRA) Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 5 USC 5707 CFR Citation: 41 CFR 301-11 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking amended the FTR to add authority to implement sections of the Travel and Transportation Reform Act of 1998, which authorize Federal agencies to reimburse Federal, State, and local income taxes incurred as a result of long-term official travel. It also allows for the reimbursement of penalty and interest payments due to incorrect withholdings by the employee's agency for tax years 1993 and 1994. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule Effective 01/01/93 Interim Final Rule 06/18/99 64 FR 32812 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 08/17/99 Final Action 04/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: William T. Rivers, Director, Travel and Transportation Management Policy Division (MTT), General Services Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 208-7631 Fax: 202 501-0349 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3090-AG99 _______________________________________________________________________ 3679. GSAR; REVISION TO CLAUSE 552.270.4, HISTORIC PREFERENCE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 552 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking updates GSAR clause 552.270-4, Historic Preference, that is used in the acquisition of leasehold interests. E.O. 13006 requires that Federal agencies give first consideration to historic properties within historic districts. If no such property is suitable, then Federal agencies shall consider other developed or undeveloped sites within historic districts. Federal agencies shall then consider historic properties outside of historic districts, if no suitable site within a district exists. As a result of the requirements of the E.O., 552.270-4 will be revised to establish the order of precedence. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/30/99 64 FR 35122 NPRM Comment Period End 08/30/99 Final Action 06/00/01 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: Michael E. Hopkins, Regulatory Secretariat (MVRS), General Services Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 208-7312 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3090-AH01 _______________________________________________________________________ 3680. GSAR; TAX ADJUSTMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 552 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking establishes a provision at GSAR 552.270-74, Tax Adjustment. The provision outlines the methodology for calculating real estate taxes for use in solicitations for offers for acquisition of leasehold interests in real property. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/25/00 65 FR 33799 NPRM Comment Period End 07/24/00 Final Action 06/00/01 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: Michael E. Hopkins, Regulatory Secretariat (MVRS), General Services Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 208-7312 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3090-AH03 _______________________________________________________________________ 3681. CLARIFICATION OF HUBZONE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c) [[Page 26305]] CFR Citation: 48 CFR 519; 48 CFR 552 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking will clarify how the HUBZone program applies to acquiring leasehold interests in real property. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 09/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action. Agency Contact: Michael E. Hopkins, Regulatory Secretariat (MVRS), General Services Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 208-7312 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3090-AH17 _______________________________________________________________________ 3682. DONATION OF SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c) CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-44; 41 CFR 102-37 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-44 in plain language and moves it into the Federal Management Regulation at 102-37. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/13/00 65 FR 20014 NPRM Comment Period End 06/12/00 Final Action 05/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State, Federal Agency Contact: Peter Zuidema, Acting Director, Personal Property Management Policy Division, General Services Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-3846 Fax: 202 501-6742 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3090-AH20 _______________________________________________________________________ 3683. REPLACEMENT OF PERSONAL PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE EXCHANGE/SALE AUTHORITY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c) CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-46; 41 CFR 102-39 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-46 and moves it into the Federal Management Regulation at 102-39. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/26/00 65 FR 57795 NPRM Comment Period End 11/27/00 Final Action 04/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Peter Zuidema, Acting Director, Personal Property Management Policy Division, General Services Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-3846 Fax: 202 501-6742 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3090-AH23 _______________________________________________________________________ 3684. GSAR; IDENTIFICATION OF ENERGY-EFFICIENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES CONTAINING RECOVERED MATERIALS OR OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL ATTRIBUTES Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 538; 48 CFR 552 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the GSAR for consistency with the proposed FAR revision of energy conservation regulations and President Clinton's issuance of E.O. 13123 on efficient energy management. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/18/00 65 FR 44508 NPRM Comment Period End 09/18/00 Final Action 06/00/01 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: Michael E. Hopkins, Regulatory Secretariat (MVRS), General Services Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 208-7312 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3090-AH25 _______________________________________________________________________ 3685. GSAR; GUIDANCE ON ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 532; 48 CFR 552 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking establishes procedures for implementing the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 in accordance with Department of Treasury rules at 31 CFR part 208 and OMB Prompt Payment Act rules at 5 CFR 1315. To comply with these rules, GSA must collect specific vendor information. 5 CFR 1315.9(b) requires a proper invoice to include the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and banking information for electronic funds transfer, unless agency procedures provide otherwise. GSA will require the TIN on each invoice but will enter banking information on the GSA Form 300 in lieu of requiring it on the invoice. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 06/00/01 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 [[Page 26306]] statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action. Agency Contact: Michael E. Hopkins, Regulatory Secretariat (MVRS), General Services Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 208-7312 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3090-AH30 _______________________________________________________________________ PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE ________________________________ 3686. PRICING POLICY FOR OCCUPANCY IN GSA SPACE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c), sec 205(c), 63 Stat 390 CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-21; 41 CFR 102-85 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-21 and moves it into the Federal Management Regulation at 102-85. This rulemaking changes the methods by which GSA-controlled space is identified and measured, eliminates the specific physical description of the components of standard level alterations, and substitutes budget guidance for alterations, providing customer agencies flexibility in designing space to meet their mission needs. The rule is being rewritten in a plain language, question and answer format to make it easier to understand and use. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 04/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Paul Lynch, Acting Assistant Commissioner, Office of Portfolio Management (PT), General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-0638 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3090-AG33 _______________________________________________________________________ GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA) Long-Term Actions _______________________________________________________________________ OFFICE OF THE CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER ________________________________ 3687. GSA PRIVACY ACT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c) CFR Citation: 41 CFR 105 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking updates GSA's privacy policy and procedures and provides current organizational citations, privacy-related responsibilities, and the names and addresses of persons to contact concerning the GSA Privacy Act Program and systems of records. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jinaita Kanarchuk, General Services Administration, Information Management Division (CAI), Office of the Chief People Officer, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-1452 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3090-AH05 _______________________________________________________________________ GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA) Completed Actions _______________________________________________________________________ 3688. PAYMENTS TO GSA FOR SUPPLIES AND SERVICES FURNISHED GOVERNMENT AGENCIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-2 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 10/27/00 65 FR 64372 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Dennis F. Schroff Phone: 202 501-0978 RIN: 3090-AH32 _______________________________________________________________________ 3689. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION FOR INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING OR BENEFITING FROM FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-6; 41 CFR 102-4 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 02/23/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: James M. Taylor Phone: 202 501-3852 RIN: 3090-AG58 _______________________________________________________________________ 3690. REAL PROPERTY POLICIES Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-16; 41 CFR 102-71 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 01/18/01 66 FR 5358 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Stanley C. Langfeld [[Page 26307]] Phone: 202 501-1737 RIN: 3090-AF95 _______________________________________________________________________ 3691. GSAR; CONTRACTOR'S REPORT OF SALES AND INDUSTRIAL FUNDING FEE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 552 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 10/27/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michael E. Hopkins Phone: 202 208-7312 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3090-AH26 _______________________________________________________________________ 3692. SALE, ABANDONMENT, OR DESTRUCTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-45 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 10/24/00 65 FR 63549 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Peter Zuidema Phone: 202 501-3846 Fax: 202 501-6742 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3090-AH29 _______________________________________________________________________ 3693. FTR AMENDMENT 95; PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLE MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 5707; 40 USC 486(c); 49 USC 40118 CFR Citation: 41 CFR 301-10 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This final rule increases the mileage reimbursement rate for use of a privately owned vehicle (POV) on official travel to reflect current costs of operation as determined in cost studies conducted by the General Services Administration (GSA). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 01/22/01 66 FR 6481 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: William T. Rivers, Director, Travel and Transportation Management Policy Division (MTT), General Services Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 208-7631 Fax: 202 501-0349 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3090-AH36 [FR Doc. 01-7882 Filed 05-11-01; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6840-34-S