[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[National Aeronautics and Space Administration Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

14 CFR Ch. V

Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY:  National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

ACTION:  Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY:  NASA's regulatory agenda describes those regulations being 
considered for development or amendment by NASA, the need and legal 
basis for the actions being considered, the name and telephone number 
of the knowledgeable official, whether a regulatory analysis is 
required, and the status of regulations previously reported. 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. NASA's Statement of Regulatory 
Priorities is included in part II.

ADDRESSES:  Director, Management Assessment Division (Code JM), Office 
of Management Systems, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Nanette Jennings, (202) 358-0819.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  OMB guidelines dated July 10, 2001, 
``October 2001 Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory 
and Deregulatory Actions'' require a regulatory agenda of those 
regulations under development and review to be published in the Federal 
Register each April and October.

Dated:  September 13, 2001.

 John D. Werner,

Director, Management Assessment Division.

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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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3824         Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide             2700-AC43
            Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants).......................................
3825         NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook--Rewrite of Section D--Cooperative        2700-AC44
            Agreements With Commercial Firms and Implementation of Section 319 of Public Law 106-
            391, Buy American Encouragement.....................................................
3826         Research Misconduct................................................................     2700-AC50
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3827         Cross-Waiver of Liability..........................................................     2700-AB51
3828         Meritorious Claims Arising From the Conduct of NASA Functions Under 42 U.S.C.           2700-AC35
            2473(c)(13).........................................................................
3829         NASA Standards of Conduct..........................................................     2700-AC37
3830         Code of Conduct for International Space Station Crew...............................     2700-AC40
3831         Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the National Aeronautics     2700-AC45
            and Space Administration............................................................
3832         Boards and Committees..............................................................     2700-AC46
3833         Inventions and Contributions.......................................................     2700-AC47
3834         Patents and Other Intellectual Property Rights.....................................     2700-AC48
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3835         Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System; Use and Reimbursement Policy for Non-U.S.     2700-AA29
            Government Users....................................................................
3836         Miscellaneous Administrative Changes to the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation         2700-AC33
            Supplement (NFS)....................................................................
3837         Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, and Age       2700-AC41
            in Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance...................
3838         National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures..........................     2700-AC49
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3839         Use of Small Self-Contained Payload................................................     2700-AC39
3840         NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook--Miscellaneous Changes...............     2700-AC51
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3824. GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) AND 
GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 701 et seq; 42 USC 2473c; 31 USC 6101 note

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1265

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NASA is participating in a proposed common rule that proposes 
substantive changes and amendments to the Governmentwide nonprocurement 
common rule for debarment and suspension and the Governmentwide rule 
implementing the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. The purpose of these 
proposed changes are as follows:
1. Resolve unnecessary technical differences between the procurement 
and nonprocurement debarment rules;
2. Make improvements to the existing common rule consistent with the 
purpose of the suspension and debarment system;
3. Revise the current approach to the style and format to use plain 
language; and
4. Move the drug-free workplace requirements currently in subpart F of 
the Debarment and Suspension Nonprocurement Common Rule to a new 
section.

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: None

Agency Contact: Diane S. Thompson, National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code HC), 300 E Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-0514
Fax: 202 358-3220
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC43
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3825. NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK--REWRITE OF SECTION 
D--COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH COMMERCIAL FIRMS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF 
SECTION 319 OF PUBLIC LAW 106-391, BUY AMERICAN ENCOURAGEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 31 USC 6301-6308

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260 and 1274

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NASA's Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook will be 
revised to clarify and provide additional guidance on the award and 
administration of cooperative agreements with commercial firms. This 
includes incorporating appropriate guidance on risk-centered approaches 
to acquisitions under cooperative agreements.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/29/01                    66 FR 54468
NPRM Comment Period End         12/28/01
Final Action                    03/00/02

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: Eugene Johnson, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code HC), 300 
E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-4703
Fax: 202 358-3220
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC44
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3826.   RESEARCH MISCONDUCT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1275

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule implements the ``Federal Policy on Research 
Misconduct,'' issued by the Office of Science and Technology Policy in 
the Federal Register (FR) on December 6, 2000 (65 FR 76260). The 
proposed rule sets out the definition of research misconduct and the 
procedures for determining whether research misconduct has occurred and 
for recommending administrative action by NASA pursuant to applicable 
laws.

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: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mayra N. Montrose, National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration, Office of the NASA Chief Scientist, Code AS, 300 E 
Street, SW, Washington, DC 20744
Phone: 202 358-1492
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC50
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3827. CROSS-WAIVER OF LIABILITY

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1266

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This provides technical amendments to implement the cross-
waiver of liability provision of the intergovernmental agreement of the 
International Space Station and to refine and clarify contractual 
cross-waivers in NASA agreements involving launch services.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    05/00/02

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Mirmina, Attorney Advisor, National Aeronautics 
and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code GS), 300 E Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-0729
Fax: 202 358-4355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AB51
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3828. MERITORIOUS CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE CONDUCT OF NASA FUNCTIONS 
UNDER 42 U.S.C. 2473(C)(13)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473; 31 USC 3104

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1267

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would establish NASA policies and procedures for 
meritorious claims, other than Federal Tort Claims Act claims or claims 
otherwise covered under 14 CFR part 1261, arising from the conduct of 
NASA functions and pursuant to 203(c)(13) of the National Aeronautics 
and Space Act of 1958, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2473(c)(13)).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/21/99                    64 FR 71339
NPRM Comment Period End         02/22/00
Final Action                    04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bernard J. Roan, Senior Attorney, National Aeronautics 
and Space Administration, Office of Associate General Counsel 
(Contracts), 300 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-2072

RIN: 2700-AC35
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3829. NASA STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1), 5 USC appendix (Ethics in 
Government Act of 1978, as amended); 5 USC 7301; 18 USC 208; 5 CFR part 
2640

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1207.102; 5 CFR 6901

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Changes in references that are obsolete because of 
superseding Office of Government Ethics regulations and internal Agency 
reorganization.
Deletion of section to conform with superseding regulation (5 CFR 
2640); revision of remainder to reflect organization changes.
This action is not required by action or court order. The changes are 
being made to rescind or amend NASA regulations that have already been 
published, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 2473(c)(1).
Because the Agency is conforming with Office of Government Ethics 
regulations (5 CFR 2640), there are no alternatives to revision.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Rule                      12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Laurie P. Rafferty, Attorney, National Aeronautics and 
Space Administration, Office of the General Counsel, Code GG, 300 E 
Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-2028
Fax: 202 358-4355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC37
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3830. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION CREW

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2455, 2473, 2475; 18 USC 799

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1214, subpart 1214.4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NASA is amending 14 CFR part 1214 by adding subpart 1214.4 to 
implement certain provisions of the International Space Station 
Intergovernmental Agreement regarding crew members' observance of a 
Code of Conduct.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule Effective    10/01/00
Interim Final Rule              12/21/00                    65 FR 80302
Final Rule                      08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: E. Jason Steptoe, Associate General Counsel, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, Office of General Counsel (Code 
GS), 300 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-2432

RIN: 2700-AC40
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3831.   SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES 
OF THE NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 5 USC 7301; 5 USC app (Ethics in Government Act of 
1978); 42 USC 2473(c)(1); EO 12674, as modified by EO 12731; 5 CFR 
2635.105, 2635.403(a), 2635.802(a), 2635.803

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 6901; 14 CFR 1207

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, with the 
concurrence of the Office of Government Ethics, is amending its 
supplemental standards of ethical conduct to revise the designations of 
officials authorized to perform ethics related-functions and move those 
designations from 5 CFR part 6901 to 14 CFR part 1207, subpart A.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Rule                      12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Laurie P. Rafferty, Attorney, National Aeronautics and 
Space Administration, Office of the General Counsel, Code GG, 300 E 
Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-2028
Fax: 202 358-4355

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC45
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3832.   BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2457f and 2458; secs 305 and 306 of the 
National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958, as amended

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1209

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NASA is amending 14 CFR part 1209 to provide for a change in 
responsibilities and an organizational change. Moves responsibility 
from Code I (External Relations) to Code R (Aerospace Technology).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Rule                      12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Paul A. Curto, Senior Technologist, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Code RI, 
Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-2279
Fax: 202 358-3197
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC46
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3833.   INVENTIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2458, sec 306 of the National Aeronautics and 
Space Act of 1958; 15 USC 3710b(1), sec 12 of the Federal Technology 
Transfer Act of 1986

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1240

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NASA is amending 14 CFR part 1240 to provide definitions 
(including a software definition), add a new category of initial awards 
for release of software, provide initial awards for the issuance of 
patents based upon continuation-in-part and divisional patent 
applications, increase the amount of certain awards and change 
delegations of authority from the NASA Administrator.
Award amounts have not been changed since 1985, and this updates to 
current day dollars. This includes significant increases in initial 
awards for technical briefs from $150 to $350, multiple author software 
and patents from $250 to $500, and single author software and patents 
from $500 to $1,000. Any award of an amount less than $2,000 no longer 
requires the Administrator's signature.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Rule                      12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Paul A. Curto, Senior Technologist, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Code RI, 
Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-2279
Fax: 202 358-3197
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC47
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3834.   PATENTS AND OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2457 and 2458; 35 USC 202 and 203; 37 CFR 401.6

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1245

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NASA will be proposing to amend 14 CFR part 1245 to designate 
the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals to conduct fact finding in 
march-in proceedings. NASA no longer has a Board of Contract Appeals, 
so designating another Board is necessary.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Rule                      04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Paul A. Curto, Senior Technologist, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Code RI, 
Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-2279
Fax: 202 358-3197
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC48
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3835. TRACKING AND DATA RELAY SATELLITE SYSTEM; USE AND REIMBURSEMENT 
POLICY FOR NON-U.S. GOVERNMENT USERS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1215

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action for CY 1993 Rate 
Change                          05/15/92                    57 FR 20746
Final Action for CY 1994 Rate 
Change                          09/28/93                    58 FR 50515
Final Action for CY 1995 Rate 
Change                          10/31/94                    59 FR 54385
Final Action for CY 1997 Rate 
Change                          05/15/95                    60 FR 25843


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph LaCurto
Phone: 202 358-2764

RIN: 2700-AA29
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3836. MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES TO THE NASA FEDERAL 
ACQUISITION REGULATION SUPPLEMENT (NFS)

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1801 to 1872

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Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Celeste M. Dalton
Phone: 202 358-1645
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC33
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3837. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, 
HANDICAP, AND AGE IN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL 
ASSISTANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1250; 14 CFR 1251; 14 CFR 1252

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: George E. Reese
Phone: 202 358-2167
Fax: 202 358-3336
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC41
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3838.   NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT IMPLEMENTING 
PROCEDURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 4332(2)

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1216.3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NASA will be revising its procedures for implementing the 
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, and its 
procedures under Executive Order 12114, Environmental Effects Abroad of 
Major Federal Actions.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ann Hooker, National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration, Office of Management Systems, Environmental Management 
Division, Code JE, 300 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20744
Phone: 202 358-0007
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC49
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3839. USE OF SMALL SELF-CONTAINED PAYLOAD

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1214.9

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Rule                      07/18/01                    66 FR 37410
Comment Period End              08/17/01
Final Rule Effective            09/17/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lynda J. Cywanowicz
Phone: 202 358-1673
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC39
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3840.   NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK--
MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260; 14 CFR 1274

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook will be amended 
as necessary to reflect administrative and editorial changes to clarify 
internal procedures and amplify Governmentwide regulations for awarding 
and administering grants and cooperative agreements.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    10/26/01                    66 FR 54120

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: Eugene Johnson, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code HC), 300 
E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-4703
Fax: 202 358-3220
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC51
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