[The Regulatory Plan and 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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Federal Acquisition Regulation;

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/
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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 web site at http://www.arnet.gov/FAR.

Dated:  September 14, 2001.

 Al Matera,

Director, Acquisition Policy Division.

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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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4158         FAR Case 99-303, Task Order and Delivery Order Contracts...........................     9000-AI72
4159         FAR Case 99-605, Subcontracts (Labor Standards)....................................     9000-AI96
4160         FAR Case 98-018, Trademarks for Government Products................................     9000-AI98
4161         FAR Case 2000-608; New Consolidated Form for Selection of Architect-Engineer            9000-AJ15
            Contractors.........................................................................
4162         FAR Case 2000-011, Revisions to Provisions/Clauses to Accommodated Sealed Bidding       9000-AJ18
            and Simplified Procedures in Commercial Item Acquisitions...........................
4163         FAR Case 2000-406, Definition of ``Claim'' and Terms Relating to Termination.......     9000-AJ19
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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4164         FAR Case 89-093, Implementation of the Anti-Lobbying Statute.......................     9000-AD76
4165         FAR Case 94-753, Travel Costs......................................................     9000-AG27
4166         FAR Case 95-013, Government Property...............................................     9000-AH60
4167         FAR Case 97-032, Relocation Costs..................................................     9000-AH96
4168         FAR Case 2000-302,Veterans Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Act of       9000-AI93
            1999................................................................................
4169         FAR Case 2000-308, Prompt Payment Under Cost-Reimbursement Contracts for Services..     9000-AJ17
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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4170         FAR Case 91-078, Small Business Subcontracting Reporting...........................     9000-AG04
4171         FAR Case 97-304, Electronic Commerce in Federal Procurement........................     9000-AI10
4172         FAR Case 99-010, Contractor Responsibility, Labor Relations Costs, and Costs            9000-AI40
            Relating to Legal and Other Proceedings.............................................
4173         FAR Case 98-024, Procurement Integrity Rewrite.....................................     9000-AI61
4174         FAR Case 99-022, Discussion Requirements...........................................     9000-AI68
4175         FAR Case 99-025, Cost Accounting Standards Administration..........................     9000-AI70

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4176         FAR Case 99-011, Energy Efficiency of Supplies and Services........................     9000-AI71
4177         FAR Case 2000-604, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)...........     9000-AI75
4178         FAR Case 2000-402, Definitions for ``Contract Action'' and ``Contracting Action''..     9000-AI76
4179         FAR Case 2000-404, Definitions for Classified Acquisitions.........................     9000-AI81
4180         FAR Case 99-017, JWOD Subcontract Preference Under Service Contracts...............     9000-AI82
4181         FAR Case 2000-403, Definitions for Sealed Bid and Negotiated Procurements..........     9000-AI84
4182         FAR Case 99-026, Final Contract Voucher Submission.................................     9000-AI86
4183         FAR Case 99-023, Prompt Payment and the Recovery of Overpayment....................     9000-AI89
4184         FAR Case 99-616, Balance of Payments Program.......................................     9000-AI90
4185         FAR Case 2000-401, Definitions of ``Applied Research'' and ``Development''.........     9000-AI91
4186         FAR Case 2000-007, Financing Policies..............................................     9000-AI92
4187         FAR Case 2000-304, Electronic Signatures...........................................     9000-AI94
4188         FAR Case 99-612, Application of Labor Clauses......................................     9000-AI95
4189         FAR Case 99-024, Preference for U.S.-Flag Vessels..................................     9000-AI97
4190         FAR Case 99-400, Geographic Use of the Term ``United States''......................     9000-AI99
4191         FAR Case 99-614, Federal Supply Schedule Order Disputes and Incidental Items.......     9000-AJ01
4192         FAR Case 2000-013, Contract Types for Commercial Item Acquisitions.................     9000-AJ03
4193         FAR Case 2000-008, Acquisition of Helium...........................................     9000-AJ09
4194         FAR Case 2001-014, Contractor Responsibility, Labor Relations Costs, and Costs          9000-AJ10
            Relating to Legal and Other Proceedings--Revocation.................................
4195         FAR Case 2000-609, Contractor Personnel in the Procurement of Information               9000-AJ11
            Technology Services.................................................................
4196         FAR Case 2000-307, Preference for Performance-Based Contracting....................     9000-AJ12
4197         FAR Case 2001-017, Executive Order 13204, Revocation of Executive Order on              9000-AJ13
            Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Certain Contracts........................
4198         FAR Case 2001-016, E.O. 13202, Preservation of Open Competition and Government          9000-AJ14
            Neutrality Towards Government Contractors' Labor Relations on Federal and Federally
            Funded Construction Projects........................................................
4199         FAR Case 2001-005, Notification of Overpayment, Contract Financing Payments........     9000-AJ20
4200         FAR Case 98-020, Hazardous Material Safety Data....................................     9000-AJ21
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4201         FAR Case 98-614, Veterans' Employment..............................................     9000-AI46
4202         FAR Case 97-613, Application of the Davis-Bacon Act to Construction Contracts With      9000-AI47
            Options To Extend the Term of the Contract..........................................
4203         FAR Case 2000-303, Acquisition of Commercial Items.................................     9000-AI88
4204         FAR Case 2000-014, Signing and Retention of High-Technology Workers................     9000-AJ00
4205         FAR Case 2001-001, Very Small Business Pilot Program...............................     9000-AJ16
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4158. FAR CASE 99-303, TASK ORDER AND DELIVERY ORDER CONTRACTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 16

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement portions of section 804 of the National Defense Authorization 
Act for FY 2000, Public Law 106-65. 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                            08/23/01                    66 FR 44518

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NPRM Comment Period End         10/22/01
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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI72
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4159.   FAR CASE 99-605, SUBCONTRACTS (LABOR STANDARDS)

Priority: Economically Significant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 52; 48 CFR 53

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
clarify that the clause entitled ``Subcontracts (Labor Standards)'' 
flows down only to subcontracts for construction with the United States 
and that the clause entitled ``Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards 
Act-Overtime Compensation'' does not flow down unless included in the 
contract. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review of 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                            12/00/01

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 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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI96
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4160.   FAR CASE 98-018, TRADEMARKS FOR GOVERNMENT PRODUCTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 27; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
provide guidance on the use of names, symbols, and logos that describe 
Government products, services, systems, and programs. 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                            08/09/01                    66 FR 42102
NPRM Comment Period End         10/09/01
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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI98
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4161.   FAR CASE 2000-608; NEW CONSOLIDATED FORM FOR SELECTION 
OF ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTORS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 36

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
replace Standard Forms 254 and 255 with proposed Standard Form 330, 
Architect-Engineer Qualification. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/19/01                    66 FR 53314
NPRM Comment Period End         12/18/01

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 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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ15
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4162.   FAR CASE 2000-011, REVISIONS TO PROVISIONS/CLAUSES TO 
ACCOMMODATED SEALED BIDDING AND SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES IN COMMERCIAL ITEM 
ACQUISITIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
update FAR provisions relating to Instructions to Offerors-Commercial 
Items and

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Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, to 
accommodate sealed bidding and simplified 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                            08/22/01                    66 FR 44288
NPRM Comment Period End         10/22/01
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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ18
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4163.   FAR CASE 2000-406, DEFINITION OF ``CLAIM'' AND TERMS 
RELATING TO TERMINATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 17; 48 CFR 33; 48 CFR 49; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
clarify and move the definitions of ``claim'' and certain terms 
relating to termination to part 2 of the FAR. This regulatory action 
was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under 
Executive 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule 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                            08/15/01                    66 FR 42922
NPRM Comment Period End         10/15/01
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ19
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4164. 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
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/02/90
Final Action                    01/00/02

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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AD76
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4165. 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

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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, 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                            12/14/94                    59 FR 64542
NPRM Comment Period End         02/13/95
NPRM                            05/20/99                    64 FR 27654
NPRM Comment Period End         07/19/99
Final Action                    01/00/02

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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AG27
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4166. 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                    01/00/02

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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AH60
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4167. 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 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 is not a major rule under 5 
U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/25/99                    64 FR 28330
NPRM Comment Period End         07/26/99
Final Action                    01/00/02

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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AH96
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4168. 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 section 803 of the Small Business Reauthorization Act of 
2000, part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2001 (Pub. L. 106-
554). 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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
Interim Final Rule              10/22/01                    66 FR 53492
Interim Final Rule Effective    10/22/01
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/21/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI93
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4169.   FAR CASE 2000-308, PROMPT PAYMENT UNDER COST-
REIMBURSEMENT CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 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 
require agencies to pay an interest penalty whenever they make an 
interim payment under a cost-reimbursement contract for services more 
than 30 days after the agency receives a proper invoice from the 
contractor. 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

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/22/01                    66 FR 53485
Interim Final Rule Effective    10/22/01
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/21/01

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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ17
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4170. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/26/94                    59 FR 49037
NPRM Comment Period End         11/25/94


Next Action Undetermined

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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AG04
_______________________________________________________________________




4171. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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
Interim Final Rule              05/16/01                    66 FR 27407

[[Page 62568]]

Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/16/01


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 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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI10
_______________________________________________________________________




4172. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI40
_______________________________________________________________________




4173. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/29/00                    65 FR 16758
NPRM Comment Period End         05/30/00


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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI61
_______________________________________________________________________




4174. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

[[Page 62569]]

Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI68
_______________________________________________________________________




4175. 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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI70
_______________________________________________________________________




4176. 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.) 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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI71
_______________________________________________________________________




4177. 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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI75
_______________________________________________________________________




4178. 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 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                            05/31/00                    65 FR 34894

[[Page 62570]]

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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI76
_______________________________________________________________________




4179. 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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI81
_______________________________________________________________________




4180. 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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI82
_______________________________________________________________________




4181. 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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI84
_______________________________________________________________________




4182. 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

[[Page 62571]]

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
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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI86
_______________________________________________________________________




4183. 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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI89
_______________________________________________________________________




4184. 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, and makes conforming 
changes to FAR parts 13 and 52. 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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI90
_______________________________________________________________________




4185. 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


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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI91

[[Page 62572]]

_______________________________________________________________________




4186. 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 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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI92
_______________________________________________________________________




4187. 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 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                            11/01/00                    65 FR 65698
NPRM Comment Period End         01/02/01


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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI94
_______________________________________________________________________




4188. 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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI95
_______________________________________________________________________




4189. 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. The rule requires the use of U.S.-flag 
vessels under certain subcontracts 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

________________________________________________________________________

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

[[Page 62573]]

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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI97
_______________________________________________________________________




4190.   FAR CASE 99-400, GEOGRAPHIC USE OF THE TERM ``UNITED 
STATES''

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 3; 48 CFR 4; 48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 6; 48 CFR 
8; 48 CFR 9; 48 CFR 14; 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 23; 48 CFR 25; 48 
CFR 26; 48 CFR 28; 48 CFR 29; 48 CFR 31; 48 CFR 35; 48 CFR 36; 48 CFR 
42; 48 CFR 47; 48 CFR 52; 48 CFR 53

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
review and clarify the use of the term ``United States'' in the FAR. 
This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and 
Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. 
This is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/27/01                    66 FR 39230
NPRM Comment Period End         09/25/01


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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI99
_______________________________________________________________________




4191. 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


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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ01
_______________________________________________________________________




4192. 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.

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA 
(MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ03
_______________________________________________________________________




4193. 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

[[Page 62574]]

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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ09
_______________________________________________________________________




4194. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/03/01                    66 FR 17758
NPRM Comment Period End         06/04/01
NPRM Comment Period End         07/06/01                    66 FR 23134


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 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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ10
_______________________________________________________________________




4195.   FAR CASE 2000-609, CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL IN THE 
PROCUREMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 39

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement section 813 of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (Pub. L. 106-398). The Act 
requires that the FAR be amended to address the use, in the procurement 
of information technology services, of requirements regarding the 
experience and education of contractor personnel. 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              05/02/01                    66 FR 22084
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/02/01


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 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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ11
_______________________________________________________________________




4196.   FAR CASE 2000-307, PREFERENCE FOR PERFORMANCE-BASED 
CONTRACTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 37

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement section 821 of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001. The FAR rule explicitly 
establishes a preference for performance-based contracting when 
acquiring services. 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              05/02/01                    66 FR 22802
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/02/01
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/02/01


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

[[Page 62575]]

Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ12
_______________________________________________________________________




4197.   FAR CASE 2001-017, EXECUTIVE ORDER 13204, REVOCATION OF 
EXECUTIVE ORDER ON NONDISPLACEMENT OF QUALIFIED WORKERS UNDER CERTAIN 
CONTRACTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 17; 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 36

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement Executive Order (EO) 13204, Revocation of Executive Order on 
Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Certain Contracts, signed by 
the President on February 17, 2001. This regulatory action was not 
subject to Office of Management and Budget Review under Executive 
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              05/16/01                    66 FR 27416
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/16/01
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/16/01
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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ13
_______________________________________________________________________




4198.   FAR CASE 2001-016, E.O. 13202, PRESERVATION OF OPEN 
COMPETITION AND GOVERNMENT NEUTRALITY TOWARDS GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS' 
LABOR RELATIONS ON FEDERAL AND FEDERALLY FUNDED CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 17; 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 36

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement Executive Order (EO) 13202, Preservation of Open Competition 
and Government Neutrality Towards Government Contractors' Labor 
Relations on Federal and Federally Funded Construction Projects, which 
prohibits including requirements for affiliation with a labor 
organization as a condition for awards of any contract or subcontract 
for construction or construction management services. 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              05/16/01                    66 FR 27414
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/16/01
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/16/01


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 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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ14
_______________________________________________________________________




4199.   FAR CASE 2001-005, NOTIFICATION OF OVERPAYMENT, 
CONTRACT FINANCING PAYMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
require the contractor to notify the contracting officer if the 
Government overpays the contractor when making a contract financing 
payment. 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                             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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ20
_______________________________________________________________________




4200.   FAR CASE 98-020, HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 23; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
revise the language that provides policies and procedures for 
contractor submission of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs). This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866,

[[Page 62576]]

dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. 
RIN 9000-AI87 was withdrawn in the April 2001 Unified Agenda, published 
in the Federal Register on May 14, 2001.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ21
_______________________________________________________________________


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


  



_______________________________________________________________________




4201. FAR CASE 98-614, VETERANS' EMPLOYMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 13; 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/22/01                    66 FR 53487

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI46
_______________________________________________________________________




4202. 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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1; 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/22/01                    66 FR 53479

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI47
_______________________________________________________________________




4203. FAR CASE 2000-303, ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 46; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/22/01                    66 FR 53483

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI88
_______________________________________________________________________




4204. FAR CASE 2000-014, SIGNING AND RETENTION OF HIGH-TECHNOLOGY 
WORKERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/03/01                    66 FR 40838

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ00
_______________________________________________________________________




4205.   FAR CASE 2001-001, VERY SMALL BUSINESS PILOT PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 19

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) by 
extending, for 3 additional years, the Very Small Business Pilot 
Program until September 30, 2003. This rule implements section 503(c) 
of the Small Business Reauthorization Act of 2000 (part of Public Law 
106-554). 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

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/22/01                    66 FR 53500
Final Action Effective          12/21/01

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: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067

[[Page 62577]]

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ16
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