[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Agency for International Development Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (AID)                             


  



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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

22 CFR Ch. II

Federal Regulations; USAID Regulatory Agenda Semiannual Summary

AGENCY:  U.S. Agency for International Development.

ACTION:  Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY:  The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is 
publishing this agenda as required by Executive Order 12866, 
``Regulatory Planning and Review'' (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993), and 
the Regulatory Flexibility Act. This agenda reports the status of those 
regulations currently under review and gives USAID's plan for the 
issuance of proposed regulations during the next 12 months. It is 
expected that the information provided in this agenda will enable the 
public to be more aware of and to participate more effectively in 
USAID's regulatory process.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:   

     General: For further information on the agenda or the review 
list in general, contact: Joanne M. Paskar, Chief, Bureau for 
Management, Office of Administrative Services, Information and 
Records Division, U.S. Agency for International Development, 
Washington, DC 20523; Telephone (202) 712-1217, email 
[email protected].

     Specific: For further information about any particular item on 
the agenda, contact the individual listed as the contact for that 
item.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  Executive Order 12866 and the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act require the semiannual publication in the Federal 
Register of an agenda of regulations. The Regulatory Flexibility Act 
applies only to regulations for which a notice of proposed rulemaking 
was issued on or after September 19, 1980. USAID is required to publish 
an agenda listing all the regulations it expects to propose or 
promulgate that are likely to have a ``significant economic impact on a 
substantial number of small entities.'' The Executive order became 
effective on September 30, 1993, and it is required that USAID publish 
a listing of all the regulations it expects to have under active 
consideration for proposal, or review during the coming one-year 
period.

Dated:  August 30, 2001.

 Roberto J. Miranda,

Director of Administrative Services.
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Agency for International Development (AID)          Proposed Rule Stage


  



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3308. USAID ACQUISITION REGULATION (AIDAR) UPDATE OF APPENDIX D AND 
APPENDIX J

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 22 USC 2381

CFR Citation: 48 CFR ch 7, app D; 48 CFR ch 7, app J

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Revision of appendix D and appendix J of the AIDAR, regarding 
personal services contracts with U.S. citizens and cooperating country 
and third country nationals. The appendices will be consolidated, 
determination of pay and benefits for jobs will be revised, and 
editorial changes made.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/01
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/02
Final Action                    04/00/02
Final Action Effective          05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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: Tom M. Henson, Senior Procurement Analyst, Agency for 
International Development, Room 7.08-106, Policy Division, Office of 
Procurement, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20523
Phone: 202 712-5448
Fax: 202 216-3136
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0412-AA43
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3309.   GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION; REQUIREMENTS 
FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 22 USC 2381

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 208; 22 CFR 210

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations cover suspension and debarment under 
nonprocurement programs and drug-free workplace rules. Regulations are 
being rewritten in plain language and to eliminate certification 
requirements.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frances M. Maki, Senior Procurement Analyst, Agency for 
International Development, Room 7.08-094, M OP/P, 1300 Pennsylvania 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20523
Phone: 202 712-4978
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0412-AA47

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3310. ADMINISTRATION OF GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 22 USC 2381

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 226

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation will implement the Governmentwide uniform 
administrative requirements for grants and agreements with institutions 
of higher education, hospitals, and other nonprofit organizations 
issued by the Office of Management and Budget.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              01/19/95                     60 FR 3743
Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Allen Eisenberg, Senior Policy Analyst, Agency for 
International Development, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20523
Phone: 202 712-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0412-AA21
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3311. MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE AIDAR (AIDAR NOTICE 98-2)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 22 USC 2381

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 712; 48 CFR 727; 48 CFR 742; 48 CFR 752; 48 CFR ch 
7, app I

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The USAID Acquisition Regulation will be amended to clarify 
USAID policy on the use of Government facilities and personnel in 
commercial products, establish an Agency policy regarding contract 
clauses to clarify withholding requirements under IQC contracts, revise 
reporting requirements, and coordinate the Agency's academic 
publication policy with the FAR's Rights in Data coverage by removing 
it from appendix I into a new part 727. This new AIDAR part will also 
provide for contractual coverage of Rights in Data in USAID's contracts 
performed overseas and awarded to U.S. organizations, provide guidance 
on Rights in Data coverage for overseas contracts with non-U.S. 
entities, and provide an alternate paragraph to add to the applicable 
FAR clause to reserve USAID's right to restrict release of data when 
release may negatively impact the Government's development or 
diplomatic relationship with the cooperating countries.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/04/98                    63 FR 59501
NPRM Comment Period End         01/04/99
Final Action                    12/00/01
Final Action Effective          01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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: Diane M. Howard, Senior Procurement Analyst, Agency for 
International Development, Room 7.08-082U, M/OP/P, 1300 Pennsylvania 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20523-7801
Phone: 202 712-0206
Fax: 202 216-3395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0412-AA30
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3312. 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: 22 CFR 209.1 to 209.13; 22 CFR 217.1 to 217.47; 22 CFR 
218.01 to 218.39

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Agency for International Development proposes to make 
amendments to its regulations implementing 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. In 
1988, the Civil Rights Restoration Act (CRRA) added definitions of 
``program or activity'' and ``program'' to title VI and added a 
definition of ``program or activity'' to section 504 and the Age 
Discrimination Act. The added definitions were designed to clarify the 
broad scope of coverage of recipients' programs or activities under 
these statutes. The promulgation of this proposed regulation explicitly 
incorporates the CRRA's definition of ``program or activity'' and 
``program'' into the Department's title VI, section 504, and Age 
Discrimination Act regulations. The Department's proposed regulation 
will be published as part of a joint Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
involving up to 24 Federal agencies.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/06/00                    65 FR 76459
NPRM Comment Period End         01/05/01
Final Action                    12/00/01
Final Action Effective          01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Jessalyn L. Pendarvis, Director, Office of Equal 
Opportunity Programs, Agency for International Development, Room 2.09-
77, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20523-2901
Phone: 202 712-1110
Fax: 202 216-3370
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0412-AA45
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3313.   ADDING VIETNAM AND CAMBODIA TO THE LIST OF COUNTRIES 
ELIGIBLE FOR USAID FINANCING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 22 USC 2381

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 228

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Vietnam and Cambodia will be removed from the restricted 
countries list for source/origin/nationality purposes.

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    02/00/02
Final Action Effective          02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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: Frances M. Maki, Senior Procurement Analyst, Agency for 
International Development, Room 7.08-094, M OP/P, 1300 Pennsylvania 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20523
Phone: 202 712-4978
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0412-AA48
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