[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[General Services Administration Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

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

48 CFR Ch. 5

October 2001 Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory 
and Deregulatory Actions

AGENCY:  General Services Administration (GSA).

ACTION:  Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY:  This agenda announces the proposed regulatory actions that 
GSA plans for the next 12 months and those that were completed since 
April 2001. This agenda was developed under the guidelines in an Office 
of Management and Budget memorandum, dated July 10, 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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:   ;

    This edition of the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and 
Deregulatory Actions includes The Regulatory Plan, which appears in 
part II of this issue of the Federal Register. GSA's Statement of 
Regulatory Priorities is included in part II.

Dated:  October 1, 2001.

 G. Martin Wagner,

Associate Administrator, Office of Governmentwide Policy.

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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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3786         Enforcement of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Federally Assisted         3090-AE32
            Programs............................................................................
3787         Discrimination Prohibited on the Basis of Age......................................     3090-AH46
3788         Nondiscrimination in Programs Receiving Federal Financial Assistance...............     3090-AH47
3789         Telecommunications Management......................................................     3090-AG03
3790         General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation; Acquisition of Leasehold        3090-AH01
            Interests in Real Property; Historic Preference.....................................
3791         Sale of Personal Property..........................................................     3090-AH10
3792         Disposition of Seized and Forfeited, Voluntarily Abandoned, and Unclaimed Personal      3090-AH11
            Property............................................................................
3793         Mail Management....................................................................     3090-AH13
3794         Disposition of Personal Property With Special Handling Requirements................     3090-AH21
3795         Personal Property Management.......................................................     3090-AH31
3796         Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide             3090-AH35
            Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants).......................................
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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3797         Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, and Age       3090-AH33
            in Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance...................
3798         Federal Travel Regulation (FTR), Chapter 304 Payment of Travel Expenses From a Non-     3090-AE19
            Federal Source......................................................................
3799         Annual Real Property Inventories...................................................     3090-AG55
3800         FTR Interim Rule 7--Income Tax Reimbursement Allowance (ITRA)......................     3090-AG99
3801         GSAR; Tax Adjustment...............................................................     3090-AH03
3802         Clarification of HUBZone...........................................................     3090-AH17
3803         Donation of Surplus Personal Property..............................................     3090-AH20
3804         GSAR; Identification of Energy-Efficient Office Equipment and Supplies Containing       3090-AH25
            Recovered Materials or Other Environmental Attributes...............................
3805         GSAR; Guidance on Electronic Funds Transfer........................................     3090-AH30
3806         Real Property Policies Update......................................................     3090-AH45
3807         Federal Travel Regulation (FTR); Maximum Per Diem Rates............................     3090-AH51
3808         Pricing Policy for Occupancy in GSA Space..........................................     3090-AG33
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3809         GSA Privacy Act....................................................................     3090-AH05
3810         Nondiscrimination Based on Sex in All Programs and Activities Receiving Federal         3090-AH48
            Surplus Property....................................................................
3811         Title IX of the Education Amendments Act...........................................     3090-AH49
3812         Prohibited Purchases of Property Sold by GSA.......................................     3090-AH50
3813         Internet GOV Domain................................................................     3090-AH41
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                               General Services Administration--Completed Actions
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3814         Federal Records Management Program, Interagency Reports Management Program, and         3090-AG02
            Standard and Optional Forms Management Program......................................
3815         Federal Advisory Committee Management..............................................     3090-AG49
3816         FTR Amendment (Unassigned); Relocation Allowances..................................     3090-AG93
3817         Replacement of Personal Property Pursuant to the Exchange/Sale Authority...........     3090-AH23
3818         Federal Travel Regulation; Relocation Income Tax (RIT) Allowance Tax Tables........     3090-AH40
3819         Transportation Management and Transportation Payment and Audit.....................     3090-AH43
3820         Federal Travel Regulation (FTR); Maximum Per Diem Rates............................     3090-AH44
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3786. ENFORCEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP IN 
FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 29 USC 794

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/01

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
Fax: 202 219-3369

RIN: 3090-AE32
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3787.  DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED ON THE BASIS OF AGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6101 et seq

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-8.7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-8.7 in plain language and 
moves it into the Federal Management Regulation. The rule enforces the 
Age Discrimination Act of 1975, which prohibits discrimination based on 
age in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James M. Taylor, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 
General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3852
Fax: 202 219-3369

RIN: 3090-AH46
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3788.  NONDISCRIMINATION IN PROGRAMS RECEIVING FEDERAL 
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-6.2 in plain language and 
moves it into the Federal Management Regulation at 102-4. The rule 
enforces

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title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, which prohibits 
discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in programs or 
activities receiving Federal financial assistance.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James M. Taylor, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 
General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3852
Fax: 202 219-3369

RIN: 3090-AH47



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3789. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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                            12/00/01

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG03
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3790. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION; 
ACQUISITION OF LEASEHOLD INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY; 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/30/99                    64 FR 35122
NPRM Comment Period End         08/30/99
Second NPRM                     10/19/01                    66 FR 53193
NPRM Comment Period End         12/18/01
Final Action                    03/00/02

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 (MVPS), 
General Services Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, 
Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 208-7312
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH01
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3791. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/01

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
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3792. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/01

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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
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3793. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/29/01                    66 FR 29067
NPRM Comment Period End         07/30/01
NPRM Comment Period Extended    07/31/01                    66 FR 39473
NPRM Comment Period End         09/28/01
Second NPRM                     12/00/01

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
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3794. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/01

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
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3795. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/01

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
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3796.  GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) 
AND GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTS)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: EO 12549 (2/18/86); 41 USC 701 et seq.; 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 105

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Rewrites current rule into plain language question and answer 
format and clarifies ambiguities in existing rules.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Donald J. Suda, Special Assistant, Office of 
Acquisition Policy (MV), General Services Administration, Washington, 
DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4770
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH35

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3797. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/06/00                    65 FR 76460
NPRM Comment Period End         01/05/01
Final Action                    12/00/01
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
Fax: 202 219-3369

RIN: 3090-AH33



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3798. FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION (FTR), CHAPTER 304 PAYMENT OF TRAVEL 
EXPENSES FROM A NON-FEDERAL SOURCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule Effective    10/30/89
Interim Final Rule              12/28/89                    54 FR 53321
Interim Final Rule 3 Effective  03/06/91
Interim Final Rule 3            03/08/91                     56 FR 9878
Interim Final Rule 3 Comment 
Period End                      05/07/91
Interim Final Rule 4            11/09/92                    57 FR 53283
Interim Final Rule 4 Effective  12/09/92
Interim Final Rule 4 Comment 
Period End                      01/08/93
NPRM                            05/04/01                    66 FR 22491
NPRM Comment Period End         07/03/01
Final Action                    12/00/01

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: 202 501-1538
Fax: 202 501-0349
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AE19
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3799. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              11/02/01                    66 FR 55593
Interim Final Rule Effective    11/02/01
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/02/02
Final Action                    04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 3090-AG55
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3800. 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.

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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                    04/00/02

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: 202 501-1538
Fax: 202 501-0349
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG99
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3801. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/25/00                    65 FR 33799
NPRM Comment Period End         07/24/00
Final Action                    01/00/02

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 (MVPS), 
General Services Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, 
Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 208-7312
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH03
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3802. CLARIFICATION OF HUBZONE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 519; 48 CFR 552

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    12/00/01

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 (MVPS), 
General Services Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, 
Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 208-7312
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH17
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3803. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/13/00                    65 FR 20014
NPRM Comment Period End         06/12/00
Final Action                    12/00/01

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
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3804. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/18/00                    65 FR 44508
NPRM Comment Period End         09/18/00
Final Action                    12/00/01

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 (MVPS), 
General Services Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, 
Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 208-7312
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH25
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3805. 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

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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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    12/00/01

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 (MVPS), 
General Services Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, 
Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 208-7312
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH30
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3806.  REAL PROPERTY POLICIES UPDATE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 102-71 to 41 CFR 102-82

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Final Rule FMR parts 102-71 to 102-82 was published in the 
Federal Register on January 18, 2001, and was effective on January 18, 
2001. The completion of that regulatory action initiates the start of a 
new initiative entitled `Real Property Policies Update.' The goal of 
this new initiative is to amend FMR parts 102-71 to 102-82 to reflect 
updated policies, such as location policy, outleasing policy, historic 
preservation/E.O. 13006 policy, and security policy.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/00/02
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/00/02
Final Action                    02/00/03
Final Action Effective          02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 3090-AH45
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3807.  FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION (FTR); MAXIMUM PER DIEM RATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5707

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 300; 41 CFR 301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 5702 of title 5, United States Code, provides for the 
Administrator of General Services to prescribe a maximum per diem 
allowance for travel within the continental United States. Analysis of 
data from the most recent subsistence cost surveys reveals that the 
current listing of specific per diem rates contained in a final rule 
appearing in part II of the Federal Register of Friday, August 31, 2001 
(66 FR 46070), should be updated to add new entries and revise previous 
entries.
This amendment is not subject to the rulemaking requirements contained 
in section 553 of the Administrative Procedures Act (5 U.S.C. 551 to 
559), since it involves matters related solely to agency management or 
personnel. GSA, therefore, did not request public comments on this 
rule. GSA will, however, send a copy of the amendment to Federal 
employee unions for review and will reconcile any comments received 
before issuing the final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          10/00/01
Final Action                    12/00/01

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: 202 501-1538
Fax: 202 501-0349
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH51



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PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE


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3808. PRICING POLICY FOR OCCUPANCY IN GSA SPACE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: Sec 210(j), Fed Prop and Admin Services Act of 1949, 
as amended (40 USC 490(j))

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 102-85

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) is revising the 
Federal Property Management Regulations (FPMR) by moving coverage of 
GSA's Rent Program into the Federal Management Regulation (FMR). A 
cross-reference is added to the FPMR to direct readers to the coverage 
in the FMR. The FMR is written in plain language to provide agencies 
with updated regulatory material that is easy to read and understand. 
This interim rule establishes the pricing policy guidance for Occupancy 
Agreements between GSA and the customer agencies. It also governs 
intra-governmental pricing of space and services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/08/01                    66 FR 23169
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/08/01
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/09/01
Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Ronald Edward Kendall, Director, Policy and Analysis, 
Portfolio Management (PT), General

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Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4940
Fax: 202 219-1966

RIN: 3090-AG33
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OFFICE OF THE CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER


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3809. 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                    12/00/02

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



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OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS


                    ________________________________



3810.  NONDISCRIMINATION BASED ON SEX IN ALL PROGRAMS AND 
ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 476

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-6.2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Civil Rights has no implementing regulation for 
this provision at this time. However, the statute states that this 
provision shall be enforced through agency provisions and rules similar 
to those under title VI.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James M. Taylor, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 
General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3852
Fax: 202 219-3369

RIN: 3090-AH48
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3811.  TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION AMENDMENTS ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-4.100 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Final common rule was published August 2000. Needs to be 
rewritten in plain language, then published for comment, then published 
in final. (Needs Department of Justice approval.)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James M. Taylor, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 
General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3852
Fax: 202 219-3369

RIN: 3090-AH49



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OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL


                    ________________________________



3812.  PROHIBITED PURCHASES OF PROPERTY SOLD BY GSA

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 5 USC 7301; 5 CFR 2635.105; 5 CFR 2635.702; 5 CFR 
2635.703

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 2635.105; 5 CFR 2635.702; 5 CFR 2635.703

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under the current regulation at 5 CFR 6701.103, GSA employees 
(and their spouses and minor children) are prohibited from purchasing 
for themselves or others any personal or real property being sold by 
GSA. This regulation supplemented the prohibition on the use of public 
office for private gain at 5 CFR 2635.702 and the prohibition on the 
use of nonpublic information at 5 CFR 2635.703. GSA believes that the 
current prohibition at section 6701.103 for all GSA employees, their 
spouses, and minor children is unnecessarily broad and that the 
prohibition should be extended only to those employees where the 
possibility of using public office or nonpublic information for private 
gain exists or where the possibility of the appearance of a conflict of 
interest occurs. For that reason, GSA is retaining but liberalizing 
this provision, so as to allow the purchase by GSA employees of 
property sold by GSA, except for those GSA employees who personally and 
substantially participate in, or have official responsibility for, the 
sale of real and personal property.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Eugenia Ellison, Associate General Counsel, General Law 
Division Office of General Counsel, General Services Administration, 
Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-0765

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Fax: 202 501-6347

RIN: 3090-AH50



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OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTWIDE POLICY


                    ________________________________



3813.  INTERNET GOV DOMAIN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: sec 205, Federal Property and Admin Services Act of 
1949 (40 USC 486(c))

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 102-173

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The General Service Administration (GSA) is adding coverage 
on the Internet GOV Domain to the Federal Management Regulation (FMR). 
This interim rule establishes a new FMR part covering the Internet GOV 
Domain. This interim rule provides mainly a framework for future 
Internet GOV Domain policy, but it also establishes policy on naming 
conventions for U.S. Government registration of domain names, located 
in subpart B of the new part.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Marion A. Royal, Policy Advisor, General Services 
Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 208-4643
Fax: 202 501-6455
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH41
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3814. FEDERAL RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, INTERAGENCY REPORTS MANAGEMENT 
PROGRAM, AND STANDARD AND OPTIONAL FORMS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/20/01                    66 FR 48357
Final Action Effective          10/22/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: R. Stewart Randall
Phone: 202 501-4469
Fax: 202 219-0987
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG02
_______________________________________________________________________




3815. FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MANAGEMENT

Priority: Other Significant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/19/01                    66 FR 37728
Final Action Effective          08/20/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Charles F. Howton
Phone: 202 273-3561
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG49
_______________________________________________________________________




3816. FTR AMENDMENT (UNASSIGNED); RELOCATION ALLOWANCES

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 302

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/20/01                    66 FR 58194
Final Action Effective          02/19/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William T. Rivers
Phone: 202 501-1538
Fax: 202 501-0349
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG93
_______________________________________________________________________




3817. REPLACEMENT OF PERSONAL PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE EXCHANGE/SALE 
AUTHORITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-46; 41 CFR 102-39

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/21/01                    66 FR 48614
Final Action Effective          09/21/01

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-AH23
_______________________________________________________________________




3818.  FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION; RELOCATION INCOME TAX (RIT) 
ALLOWANCE TAX TABLES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 302

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Federal, State, and Puerto Rico tax tables for 
calculating the relocation income tax (RIT) allowance must be updated 
yearly to reflect changes in Federal, State, and Puerto Rico income tax 
brackets and rates.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          01/01/01                    66 FR 23177
Final Action                    05/08/01                    66 FR 23177

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: 202 501-1538
Fax: 202 501-0349

[[Page 62417]]

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH40
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3819.  TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION PAYMENT AND 
AUDIT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 102-117.90; 41 CFR 102-118.40; 41 CFR 102-118.95; 
41 CFR 102-118.115; 41 CFR 102-118.175

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) is extending the 
retirement date of Optional Forms 1103, U.S. Government Bill of Lading 
(GBL), and 1203, U.S. Government Bill of Lading-Privately Owned 
Personal Property (PPGBL), until March 31, 2002. A GSA review indicated 
that instead of transitioning to standard business practices, agencies 
were creating a new form to replace the GBL. Extending the retirement 
date for 6 months will give agencies more time to enhance electronic 
transportation systems currently in place and transition to the use of 
commercial practices.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          09/21/01
Final Action                    09/24/01                    66 FR 48812

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: Elizabeth Allison, Program Analyst, General Services 
Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 219-1729
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH43
_______________________________________________________________________




3820.  FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION (FTR); MAXIMUM PER DIEM RATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5707

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 300; 41 CFR 301

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/31/01                    66 FR 46070
Final Action Effective          10/01/01

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: 202 501-1538
Fax: 202 501-0349
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH44
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