[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 changes published in the Federal Register and 
produced electronically as Federal Acquisition Circulars (FACs).

     The electronic version of the FAR, including changes, can be 
accessed on the FAR website at http://www.arnet.gov/FAR.

Dated:  March 9, 2001.

 Al Matera,

Acting Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division.

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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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3991        FAR Case 2001-014, Contractor Responsibility, Labor Relations Costs, and Costs           9000-AJ10
            Relating to Legal and Other Proceedings--Revocation.................................
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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3992        FAR Case 95-013, Government Property................................................     9000-AH60
3993        FAR Case 99-010, Contractor Responsibility, Labor Relations Costs, and Costs             9000-AI40
            Relating to Legal and Other Proceedings.............................................
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                                      DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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3994        FAR Case 89-093, Implementation of the Anti-Lobbying Statute........................     9000-AD76
3995        FAR Case 91-078, Small Business Subcontracting Reporting............................     9000-AG04
3996        FAR Case 94-753, Travel Costs.......................................................     9000-AG27
3997        FAR Case 97-032, Relocation Costs...................................................     9000-AH96
3998        FAR Case 97-304, Electronic Commerce in Federal Procurement.........................     9000-AI10
3999        FAR Case 98-614, Veterans' Employment...............................................     9000-AI46
4000        FAR Case 97-613, Application of the Davis-Bacon Act to Construction Contracts With       9000-AI47
            Options To Extend the Term of the Contract..........................................
4001        FAR Case 98-024, Procurement Integrity Rewrite......................................     9000-AI61
4002        FAR Case 99-022, Discussion Requirements............................................     9000-AI68
4003        FAR Case 99-025, Cost Accounting Standards Administration...........................     9000-AI70
4004        FAR Case 99-011, Energy Efficiency of Supplies and Services.........................     9000-AI71
4005        FAR Case 2000-604, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)............     9000-AI75
4006        FAR Case 2000-402, Definitions for ``Contract Action'' and ``Contracting Action''...     9000-AI76

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4007        FAR Case 2000-404, Definitions for Classified Acquisitions..........................     9000-AI81
4008        FAR Case 99-017, JWOD Subcontract Preference Under Service Contracts................     9000-AI82
4009        FAR Case 2000-403, Definitions for Sealed Bid and Negotiated Procurements...........     9000-AI84
4010        FAR Case 99-026, Final Contract Voucher Submission..................................     9000-AI86
4011        FAR Case 2000-303, Acquisition of Commercial Items..................................     9000-AI88
4012        FAR Case 99-023, Prompt Payment and the Recovery of Overpayment.....................     9000-AI89
4013        FAR Case 99-616, Balance of Payments Program........................................     9000-AI90
4014        FAR Case 2000-401, Definitions of ``Applied Research'' and ``Development''..........     9000-AI91
4015        FAR Case 2000-007, Financing Policies...............................................     9000-AI92
4016        FAR Case 2000-302,Veterans Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Act of        9000-AI93
            1999................................................................................
4017        FAR Case 2000-304, Electronic Signatures............................................     9000-AI94
4018        FAR Case 99-612, Application of Labor Clauses.......................................     9000-AI95
4019        FAR Case 99-024, Preference for U.S.-Flag Vessels...................................     9000-AI97
4020        FAR Case 2000-014, Signing and Retention of High-Technology Workers.................     9000-AJ00
4021        FAR Case 99-614, Federal Supply Schedule Order Disputes and Incidental Items........     9000-AJ01
4022        FAR Case 2000-013, Contract Types for Commercial Item Acquisitions..................     9000-AJ03
4023        FAR Case 2000-008, Acquisition of Helium............................................     9000-AJ09
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4024        FAR Case 96-308, Implementation of Commercially Available Off-the-Shelf Item             9000-AH25
            Acquisition Provisions of the Federal Acquisition Reform Act........................
4025        FAR Case 96-023, Clause Flowdown-Commercial Items...................................     9000-AH69
4026        FAR Case 98-304, Commercial Items-Nongovernmental Purposes..........................     9000-AI41
4027        FAR Case 99-608, Prohibition of Acquisition of Products Produced by Forced or            9000-AI51
            Indentured Child Labor..............................................................
4028        FAR Case 99-607, Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility................     9000-AI69
4029        FAR Case 99-303, Task Order and Delivery Order Contracts............................     9000-AI72
4030        FAR Case 99-016, Advance Payments for Non-Commercial Items..........................     9000-AI74
4031        FAR Case 2000-301, Applicability, Thresholds and Waiver of Cost Accounting Standards     9000-AI79
            Coverage............................................................................
4032        FAR Case 98-020, Hazardous Material Safety Data.....................................     9000-AI87
4033        FAR Case 99-021, Part 12 and Assignment of Claims...................................     9000-AJ05
4034        FAR Case 1999-403, Definitions......................................................     9000-AJ08
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR) Proposed Rule Stage


  



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3991.  FAR CASE 2001-014, CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY, LABOR 
RELATIONS COSTS, AND COSTS RELATING TO LEGAL AND OTHER PROCEEDINGS--
REVOCATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 9; 48 CFR 14; 48 CFR 15; 48 CFR 31; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Federal Acquisition Regulations Council (FAR Council) 
published in the Federal Register at 65 FR 80255, December 20, 2000, a 
final rule addressing contractor responsibility and costs incurred in 
legal and other proceedings. The FAR Council is reconsidering its 
position and requests public comments on this proposed rule revoking 
the December 20, 2000, final rule. In an interim FAR rule (under FAR 
Case 1999-010, Contractor Responsibility, Labor Relations Cost, and 
Costs Relating to Legal and Other Proceedings, that is being published 
today) the FAR Council is staying the final rule.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/03/01                    66 FR 17758
NPRM Comment Period End         06/04/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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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-AJ10
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)    Final Rule Stage


  



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3992. FAR CASE 95-013, GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 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, reduce recordkeeping, 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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
Final Action                    04/00/01

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
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3993. 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 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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
Final Rule                      12/20/00                    65 FR 80256
Final Rule Effective            01/19/01
Interim Final Rule (Stay of 
Final Rule)                     04/03/01                    66 FR 17754
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/03/01
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/04/01

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: 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

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/
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3994. 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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3995. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/26/94                    59 FR 49037
NPRM Comment Period End         11/25/94
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 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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3996. FAR CASE 94-753, TRAVEL COSTS

Priority: Other Significant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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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3997. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/25/99                    64 FR 28330
NPRM Comment Period End         07/26/99
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 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
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3998. 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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3999. FAR CASE 98-614, VETERANS' EMPLOYMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 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 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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
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4000. 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 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

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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                            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: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

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
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4001. FAR CASE 98-024, PROCUREMENT INTEGRITY REWRITE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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
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4002. FAR CASE 99-022, DISCUSSION REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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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4003. FAR CASE 99-025, COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 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
_______________________________________________________________________




4004. FAR CASE 99-011, ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 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.)

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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
_______________________________________________________________________




4005. FAR CASE 2000-604, NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM 
(NAICS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 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 Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 
U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4006. FAR CASE 2000-402, DEFINITIONS FOR ``CONTRACT ACTION'' AND 
``CONTRACTING ACTION''

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 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
_______________________________________________________________________




4007. FAR CASE 2000-404, DEFINITIONS FOR CLASSIFIED ACQUISITIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 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
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

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI81
_______________________________________________________________________




4008. FAR CASE 99-017, JWOD SUBCONTRACT PREFERENCE UNDER SERVICE 
CONTRACTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 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

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4009. FAR CASE 2000-403, DEFINITIONS FOR SEALED BID AND NEGOTIATED 
PROCUREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 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
_______________________________________________________________________




4010. FAR CASE 99-026, FINAL CONTRACT VOUCHER SUBMISSION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 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
_______________________________________________________________________




4011. FAR CASE 2000-303, ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 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 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.

[[Page 26440]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4012. FAR CASE 99-023, PROMPT PAYMENT AND THE RECOVERY OF OVERPAYMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486 (c); 10 USC 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 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                            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
_______________________________________________________________________




4013. FAR CASE 99-616, BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4014. FAR CASE 2000-401, DEFINITIONS OF ``APPLIED RESEARCH'' AND 
``DEVELOPMENT''

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________




4015. FAR CASE 2000-007, FINANCING POLICIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 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

[[Page 26441]]

days that contractors have to pay their vendors after the contractors 
have billed the Government for incurred vendor costs. 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                            09/18/00                    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
_______________________________________________________________________




4016. FAR CASE 2000-302,VETERANS ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMALL BUSINESS 
DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1999

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 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


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-AI93
_______________________________________________________________________




4017.  FAR CASE 2000-304, ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
clarify and encourage the use of electronic signatures in Federal 
procurement. 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                            11/01/00                    65 FR 65698
NPRM Comment Period End         01/02/01
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-AI94
_______________________________________________________________________




4018.  FAR CASE 99-612, APPLICATION OF LABOR CLAUSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) by 
amending the clause, Terms and Conditions-Simplified Acquisitions 
(Other Than Commercial Items), to include the Prohibition of Segregated 
Facilities clause and to clarify the application of labor clauses below 
the simplified acquisition threshold and to amend the Equal Opportunity 
clause to incorporate the exception for work performed outside the 
United States. 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                            10/26/00                    65 FR 64298
NPRM Comment Period End         12/26/00
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-AI95

[[Page 26442]]

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4019.  FAR CASE 99-024, PREFERENCE FOR U.S.-FLAG VESSELS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 47; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 
regarding the applicability of statutory requirements for use of U.S.-
flag vessels in the transportation of supplies by sea. The FAR 
presently waives these requirements for subcontracts for the 
acquisition of commercial items. 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                            11/07/00                    65 FR 66920
NPRM Comment Period End         01/08/01
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-AI97
_______________________________________________________________________




4020.  FAR CASE 2000-014, SIGNING AND RETENTION OF HIGH-
TECHNOLOGY WORKERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
explicitly make allowable signing and retention bonuses that defense 
contractors often must offer in order to recruit and retain workers 
that have critical technical skills. 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                            12/28/00                    65 FR 82876
NPRM Comment Period End         02/26/01
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-AJ00
_______________________________________________________________________




4021.  FAR CASE 99-614, FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE ORDER DISPUTES 
AND INCIDENTAL ITEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 8; 48 CFR 51

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
add policies on disputes and incidental items under Federal Supply 
Schedule contracts and to remove the requirement to notify the General 
Services Administration when a schedule contractor refuses to honor an 
order placed by a Government contractor. 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                            12/29/00                    65 FR 79702
NPRM Comment Period End         02/20/01
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-AJ01
_______________________________________________________________________




4022.  FAR CASE 2000-013, CONTRACT TYPES FOR COMMERCIAL ITEM 
ACQUISITIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 16

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
provide clarification on what contract types are authorized for 
commercial item acquisitions. 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                            12/29/00                    65 FR 83292
NPRM Comment Period End         02/27/01
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.

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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-AJ03
_______________________________________________________________________




4023.  FAR CASE 2000-008, ACQUISITION OF HELIUM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 8; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation to 
implement the Helium Privatization Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-273) and 
associated changes to the U.S. Department of the Interior's regulations 
regarding its helium program. This regulatory action was not subject to 
Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 
804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/11/01                     66 FR 2752
NPRM Comment Period End         03/12/01
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-AJ09
_______________________________________________________________________


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


  



_______________________________________________________________________




4024. FAR CASE 96-308, IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE OFF-THE-
SHELF ITEM ACQUISITION PROVISIONS OF THE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REFORM ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/14/00

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-AH25
_______________________________________________________________________




4025. FAR CASE 96-023, CLAUSE FLOWDOWN-COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 52.244-6

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/10/01                     66 FR 2140
Final Action Effective          05/11/01                    66 FR 14260

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-AH69
_______________________________________________________________________




4026. FAR CASE 98-304, COMMERCIAL ITEMS-NONGOVERNMENTAL PURPOSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       07/31/00

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-AI41
_______________________________________________________________________




4027. FAR CASE 99-608, PROHIBITION OF ACQUISITION OF PRODUCTS PRODUCED 
BY FORCED OR INDENTURED CHILD LABOR

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/18/01                     66 FR 5346
Final Action Effective          02/20/01

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-AI51
_______________________________________________________________________




4028. FAR CASE 99-607, ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 
ACCESSIBILITY

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 7; 48 CFR 10; 48 CFR 11; 48 CFR 12; 48 
CFR 39

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/22/01                     66 FR 7166

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Final Action                    04/25/01                    66 FR 20894
Final Action Effective          06/25/01

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-AI69
_______________________________________________________________________




4029. FAR CASE 99-303, TASK ORDER AND DELIVERY ORDER CONTRACTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 16

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/06/01

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-AI72
_______________________________________________________________________




4030. FAR CASE 99-016, ADVANCE PAYMENTS FOR NON-COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/10/01                     66 FR 2137
Final Action Effective          05/11/01                    66 FR 14260

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-AI74
_______________________________________________________________________




4031. FAR CASE 2000-301, APPLICABILITY, THRESHOLDS AND WAIVER OF COST 
ACCOUNTING STANDARDS COVERAGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 30; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/10/01                     66 FR 2136
Final Action Effective          03/12/01

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-AI79
_______________________________________________________________________




4032. FAR CASE 98-020, HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 23; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/06/01

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-AI87
_______________________________________________________________________




4033.  FAR CASE 99-021, PART 12 AND ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
add, in the contract clause addressing terms and conditions for 
commercial items, the prohibition for a contractor to assign its rights 
to receive payment in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 
U.S.C. 3727) when a third party makes payment under the contract (e.g., 
use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card). This prohibition 
is currently in the contract clause addressing terms and conditions 
required to implement statutes or Executive orders for commercial 
items. 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                    01/10/01                     66 FR 2139
Final Action Effective          05/11/01                    66 FR 14260

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-AJ05
_______________________________________________________________________




4034.  FAR CASE 1999-403, DEFINITIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1; 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 3; 48 CFR 4; 48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 
6; 48 CFR 7; 48 CFR 8; 48 CFR 9; 48 CFR 11; 48 CFR 13; 48 CFR 14; 48 
CFR 15; ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
clarify the applicability of definitions used in the FAR, eliminate 
redundant or conflicting definitions, and make definitions easier to 
find. 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                    01/10/01                     66 FR 2117
Final Action Effective          05/11/01                    66 FR 14260

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

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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-AJ08
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