[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Department of Defense Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)                                            


  



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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

32 CFR Chs. I, V, VI, and VII

33 CFR Ch. II

36 CFR Ch. III

Improving Government Regulations; Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory 
and Deregulatory Actions

AGENCY:  Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION:  Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY:  The Department of Defense (DoD) is publishing this semiannual 
agenda of regulatory documents, including those that are procurement-
related, for public information and comments under Executive Order 
12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review.'' This agenda incorporates the 
objective and criteria, when applicable, of the regulatory reform 
program under the Executive order and other regulatory guidance. It 
contains DoD issuances initiated by DoD components that may have 
economic and environmental impact on State, local, or tribal interests 
under the criteria of Executive Order 12866. Although most DoD 
issuances listed in the agenda are of negligible public impact, their 
nature may be of public interest and, therefore, are published to 
provide notice of rulemaking and an opportunity for public 
participation in the internal DoD rulemaking process.

     For this edition of the Department of Defense's regulatory 
agenda, the most important significant regulatory actions are 
included in The Regulatory Plan, which appears in part II of this 
issue of the Federal Register. The Regulatory Plan entries are 
listed in the table of contents below and are denoted by a 
bracketed bold reference, which directs the reader to the 
appropriate sequence number in part II.

     The agenda portion of this document updates the report 
published on May 14, 2001, and includes regulations expected to be 
issued and under review over the next 12 months. The next agenda is 
scheduled to be published in April 2002, with the next regulatory 
plan scheduled to be published in October 2002. In addition to this 
agenda, DoD components also publish rulemaking notices pertaining 
to their specific statutory administration requirements as 
required.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  For information concerning the 
overall DoD regulatory improvement program and for general semiannual 
agenda information, contact Mr. Robert Cushing, telephone 703-604-6269, 
or write to Directorate for Information Operations and Reports, 
Washington Headquarters Services, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 
1204, Arlington, Virginia 22202-4302, or e-mail: [email protected].

     For questions of a legal nature concerning the agenda and its 
statutory requirements or obligations, write to Office of the 
General Counsel, 1600 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1600, 
or call 703-697-2714.

     For general information on Office of the Secretary 
regulations, other than those which are procurement-related, 
contact Mr. Dan Cragg, telephone 703-601-4722, or write to 
Directives and Records Division, Directorate for Correspondence and 
Directives, Washington Headquarters Services, Suite 501, 1111 
Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Virginia 22202, or e-mail: 
[email protected].

     For general information on Office of the Secretary agenda 
items which are procurement-related, contact Ms. Gail Cruz, 
telephone 703-602-0131, or write to Defense Acquisition Regulations 
Directorate, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062, or 
e-mail: [email protected].

     For general information on Department of the Army regulations, 
contact Ms. Luz D. Ortiz, telephone 703-806-3708, or write to the 
U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency, ATTN: 
TAPC-PDD-RP, 6000 6th Street, Stop 5603, Fort Belvoir, Virginia 
22060-5603, or e-mail: [email protected].

     For general information on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 
regulations, contact Mr. Chip Smith, telephone 703-693-3644, or 
write to Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army 
(Policy and Legislation), 108 Army Pentagon, Room 2E569, 
Washington, DC 20310-0108, or e-mail: [email protected].

     For general information on Department of the Navy regulations, 
contact Lieutenant Commander Thomas Welsh, telephone 703-604-8208, 
or write to Department of the Navy, Office of the Judge Advocate 
General, Administrative Law Division (Code 13), Washington Navy 
Yard, 1322 Patterson Avenue SE., Suite 3000, Washington, DC 20374-
5066, or e-mail: [email protected].

     For general information on Department of the Air Force 
regulations, contact Ms. Janet A. Long, telephone 703-588-6189, or 
write to Department of the Air Force, HQ AF/SCTIR, 1250 Air Force 
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330-1250, or e-mail: 
[email protected].

     For specific agenda items, contact the appropriate individual 
indicated in each DoD component report.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  This edition of the Unified Agenda of 
Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions is composed of the 
regulatory status reports, including procurement-related regulatory 
status reports, from the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and 
the Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Included also is the 
regulatory status report from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, whose 
civil works functions fall under the reporting requirements of 
Executive Order 12866 and involve water resource projects and 
regulation of activities in waters of the United States.

     DoD issuances range from DoD directives (reflecting 
departmental policy) to implementing instructions and regulations 
(largely internal and used to implement directives). The OSD agenda 
section contains the primary directives under which DoD components 
promulgate their implementing regulations.

     To ease identification and to differentiate among the variety 
of issuances reported, they are identified by their DoD internal 
numbering system, which denotes component level of authority and 
type of issuance, in addition to the required CFR number.

     In addition, this agenda, although published under the 
reporting requirements of Executive Order 12866, continues to be 
the DoD single-source reporting vehicle, which identifies issuances 
that are currently applicable under the various regulatory reform 
programs in progress. Therefore, DoD components will identify those 
rules which come under the criteria of the:

a. Regulatory Flexibility Act;

b. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995;

c. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995.

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     Those DoD issuances, which are directly applicable under these 
statutes, will be identified in the agenda and their action status 
indicated. Generally, the regulatory status reports in this agenda 
will contain five sections: (1) Prerule stage; (2) proposed rule 
stage; (3) final rule stage; (4) completed actions; and (5) long-
term actions. Where certain regulatory actions indicate that small 
entities are affected, the effect on these entities may not 
necessarily have significant economic impact on a substantial 
number of these entities as defined in the Regulatory Flexibility 
Act (5 U.S.C. 601(6)).

     Although not a regulatory agency, DoD will continue to 
participate in regulatory initiatives designed to reduce economic 
costs and unnecessary environmental burdens upon the public. 
Comments and recommendations are invited on the rules reported and 
should be addressed to the DoD component representatives identified 
in the regulatory status reports. Although sensitive to the needs 
of the public, as well as regulatory reform, DoD reserves the right 
to exercise the exemptions and flexibility permitted in its 
rulemaking process in order to proceed with its overall defense-
oriented mission. The publishing of this agenda does not waive the 
applicability of the military affairs exemption in section 553 of 
title 5 U.S.C. and section 3 of Executive Order 12866.

Dated:  September 13, 2001.

 D. O. Cooke,

Director, Administration and Management.

                                  Office of the Secretary--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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822          Commercial Activities Program Procedures (DoD Instruction 4100.33).................     0790-AG44
823          Personnel and General Claims.......................................................     0790-AG47
824          Eligibility Requirements for Education of Minor Dependents in Overseas Areas (DoD       0790-AG71
            Directive 1342.13)..................................................................
825          Eligibility Procedures for the Education of Minor Dependents in Overseas Areas (DoD     0790-AG72
            Instruction 1342.XX)................................................................
826          Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, and Age       0790-AG83
            in Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance...................
827          Stars and Stripes (S&S) Newspaper..................................................     0790-AG84
828          Department of Defense Newspapers, Magazines, and Civilian Enterprise Publications..     0790-AG85
829          Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Non-procurement) and Governmentwide            0790-AG86
            Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants).......................................
830          DoD Grant and Agreement Regulations................................................     0790-AG87
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                                    Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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831          Science, Mathematics, and Engineering (SME) Education..............................     0790-AF27
832          National Security Education Program (NSEP) Grants to Institutions of Higher             0790-AF59
            Education (DoD Instruction 1025.5)..................................................
833          Personnel Security Policies for Granting Access to Classified Information..........     0790-AG54
834          National Policy on Reciprocity of Facilities and Guidelines for Implementation of       0790-AG55
            Reciprocity.........................................................................
835          National Policy on Technical Surveillance Countermeasures..........................     0790-AG56
836          Implementation of the Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act of 1996 (Pub. L.       0790-AG60
            104-307)............................................................................
837          Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of      0790-AG76
            Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations......................
838          Transactions Other Than Contracts, Grants, or Cooperative Agreements for Prototype      0790-AG79
            Projects............................................................................
839          Revitalizing Base Closure Communities and Base Closure Community Assistance........     0790-AG80
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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840          Teacher and Teacher's Aide Placement Assistance Program (Troops to Teachers) (DoD       0790-AF71
            Instruction 1404.13)................................................................
841          DLA Acquisition Regulation; Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business             0790-AF72
            Concerns............................................................................
842          DLA Acquisition Regulation; Fuel Allocation Procedures.............................     0790-AF73
843          Military Assistance for Civil Disturbances (MACDIS) (DoD Directive 3025.12)........     0790-AG21
844          Former Spouse Payments From Retired Pay; Amendment (DoD Directive 1340.16 and DoD       0790-AG22
            7000.14-R, Vol 7, Part B)...........................................................
845          University Research Initiative Support Program (URISP).............................     0790-AG26
846          Restoration Advisory Boards (RABs).................................................     0790-AG31

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847          Closed, Transferred, and Transferring Ranges Containing Military Munitions.........     0790-AG46
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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848          Financial Institutions on DoD Installations........................................     0790-AG73
849          Procedures Governing Banks, Credit Unions, and Other Financial Institutions on DoD      0790-AG74
            Installations (7000.14-R)...........................................................
850          Implementation of Executive Order 13132 ``Federalism''.............................     0790-AG81
851          Legal Assistance Matters...........................................................     0790-AG88
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                          Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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852          Ocean Transportation by United States-Flag Vessels--Simplified Acquistion Threshold     0750-AD19
            (DFARS Case 2000-D014)..............................................................
853          Balance of Payments Program (DFARS Case 2000-D020).................................     0750-AD22
854          Subcontract Commerciality Determinations (DFARS Case 2000-D028)....................     0750-AD36
855          Enterprise Software Agreements (DFARS Case 2000-D023)..............................     0750-AD37
856          Research and Development Contracting Procedures (DFARS Case 2001-D002).............     0750-AD43
857          Tax Exemptions (Italy) (DFARS Case 2000-D027)......................................     0750-AD46
858          Restriction on Contingent Fees for Foreign Military Sales--Commercial Items (DFARS      0750-AD47
            2000-D029)..........................................................................
859          Preference for Local 8(a) Contractors--Base Closure or Realignment (DFARS Case 2001-    0750-AD53
            D007)...............................................................................
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                            Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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860          Acquisition of Commercial Items (DFARS Case 95-D712)...............................     0750-AB00
861          Anticompetitive Teaming (DFARS Case 1999-D028).....................................     0750-AC98
862          Overseas Use of the Purchase Card in Contingency, Humanitarian, or Peacekeeping         0750-AD16
            Operations (DFARS Case 2000-D019)...................................................
863          Change to Profit Policy (DFARS Case 2000-D018).....................................     0750-AD21
864          Domestic Source Restriction--Ball and Roller Bearings and Vessel Propellers (DFARS      0750-AD33
            Case 2000-D301).....................................................................
865          Multiyear Service Contracts (DFARS Case 2000-D304).................................     0750-AD34
866          Performance-Based Service Contracts Using Part 12 Procedures (DFARS Case 2000-D306)     0750-AD35
867          Reporting Requirements Relating to Multiyear Contracts (DFARS Case 2000-D303)......     0750-AD38
868          Cancellation of MIL-STD-973, Configuration Management (DFARS Case 2001-D001).......     0750-AD41
869          Utilization of Indian Organizations and Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises (DFARS        0750-AD42
            Case 2000-D024).....................................................................
870          Caribbean Basin Country End Products (DFARS Case 2000-D302)........................     0750-AD44
871          Cost or Pricing Data Threshold (DFARS Case 2000-D026)..............................     0750-AD45
872          Use of Recovered Materials (DFARS Case 2001-D005)..................................     0750-AD50
873          Customary Progress Payment Rate for Large Business (DFARS Case 2001-D012)..........     0750-AD51
874          Department of Defense Pilot Mentor-Protege Progam (DFARS Case 2001-D006)...........     0750-AD52
875          Extension of the MOU--8(a) Program (DFARS Case 2001-D009)..........................     0750-AD54
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                           Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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876          Incremental Funding, Fixed Price Contracts (DAR Case 90-037).......................     0750-AA07

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877          Demilitarization (DFARS Case 92-D024)..............................................     0750-AA09
878          Veterans Employment Emphasis (DFARS Case 97-D314)..................................     0750-AC20
879          Institutions of Higher Education (DFARS Case 1999-D303)............................     0750-AD05
880          Qualification Requirements for Contracting Positions (DFARS Case 2000-D305)........     0750-AD39
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                           Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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881          DFARS Commercially Available Off-the-Shelf Items (DFARS Case 96-D316)..............     0750-AB40
882          Review of Acquisition Plans for Purchases of Conventional Ammunition (DFARS Case        0750-AD40
            2000-D030)..........................................................................
883          Reporting Requirements Update (DFARS Case 2001-D004)...............................     0750-AD55
884          Iceland--Newly Designated Country Under TAA (DFARS Case 2001-D008).................     0750-AD56
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                                    Department of the Army--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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885          Environmental Analysis of Army Actions.............................................     0702-AA34
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                                    Department of the Army--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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886          Report On Use of Employees of Non-Federal Entities to Provide Services to the           0702-AA35
            Department of the Army..............................................................
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                                U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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887          Environmental Quality; Procedures for Implementing the National Environmental           0710-AA42
            Policy Act (NEPA)...................................................................
888          Natural Disaster Procedures: Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Activities of the     0710-AA47
            Corps of Engineers..................................................................
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                                 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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889          Proposed Revision to the Clean Water Act Regulatory Defeinitions of ``Fill              0710-AA48
            Material'' and the ``Discharge of Fill Material''...................................
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                                 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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890          Regulatory Programs of the Corps of Engineers......................................     0710-AA30
891          Regulatory Programs of the Corps of Engineers--Wetland Delineator Certification         0710-AA38
            Program.............................................................................
892          Regulatory Programs of the Corps of Engineers, Endangered Species Act; Scope of         0710-AA43
            Analysis............................................................................

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893          Flood Control Cost-Sharing Requirements Under the Ability To Pay Provisions........     0710-AA44
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                                    Department of the Navy--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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894          Policies and Responsibilities for Implementation of the National Environmental          0703-AA51
            Policy Act Within the Department of the Navy........................................
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                                    Department of the Navy--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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895          Use of Department of the Navy Aviation Facilities by Other Than United States           0703-AA48
            Department of Defense Aircraft......................................................
896          Shipbuilding Capability Preservation Agreements....................................     0703-AA50
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                                  Department of the Air Force--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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897          Appointment to the United States Air Force Academy.................................     0701-AA58
898          Installation Entry Policy, Civil Disturbance Intervention and Disaster Assistance..     0701-AA64
899          Wake Island Code...................................................................     0701-AA65
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                      Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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900          Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services; Individual Case          0720-AA65
            Management Program for Persons with Extraordinary Conditions (ICMP-PEC).............
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                       Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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901          Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Hospital       0720-AA20
            Payment for Ambulatory Care (DoD 6010.8-R)..........................................
902          Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS);                0720-AA28
            Transplants (DoD 6010.8-R)..........................................................
903          Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Exception      0720-AA41
            to the CHAMPUS Dual Compensation/Conflict of Interest Provisions....................
904          Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Prosthetic     0720-AA49
            Devices.............................................................................
905          Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Double         0720-AA50
            Coverage............................................................................
906          Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); TRICARE        0720-AA52
            Program; Double Coverage; Third-Party Recoveries....................................
907          Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS);                0720-AA56
            Establishment of an Appeals Process for TRICARE Claimcheck Denials..................
908          Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS);                0720-AA57
            Methodology for Coverage of NIH-Sponsored Clinical Trials...........................
909          Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); TRICARE        0720-AA59
            Prime Enrollment....................................................................

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910          TRICARE; Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS);       0720-AA60
            Bonus Payments in Medically Underserved Areas.......................................
911          Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS);                0720-AA61
            Enhancement of Dental Benefits Under the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program.............
912          CHAMPUS/TRICARE; Partial Implementation of Pharmacy Benefits Program;                   0720-AA62
            Implementation of National Defense Authorization Act Medical Benefits for Fiscal
            Year 2001 (Reg Plan Seq No. 17)...................................................
913          TRICARE; Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS);       0720-AA66
            Eligibility and Payment Procedures for CHAMPUS Beneficiaries Age 65 and Over (Reg
            Plan Seq No. 18)..................................................................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register


                       Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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914          Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Payments       0720-AA58
            for Professional Services in Low-Access Locations...................................
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Department of Defense (DOD)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (OS)



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822. COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES PROGRAM PROCEDURES (DOD INSTRUCTION 4100.33)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 5 USC 552

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 164

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OMB issued a revised Circular No. A-76 supplemental handbook 
that contained streamlined cost comparison guidance. This rule updates 
DoD unique policies and assigns responsibility for commercial 
activities as contained in OMB Circular No. A-76, Revised Supplemental 
Handbook ``Performance of Commercial Activities.'' This rule also 
removes 32 CFR part 169a.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: John Horsfall, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 703 604-6735

RIN: 0790-AG44
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823. PERSONNEL AND GENERAL CLAIMS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5584; 10 USC 2575; 10 USC 2771; 10 USC 2774; 24 
USC 420; 31 USC 3702; 32 USC 714; 32 USC 716; 37 USC 554

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 153

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Legislative Branch Appropriations Act of 1996 transferred 
to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) the 
Comptroller General's authority to settle claims. The OMB Director 
subsequently delegated some of these authorities to the Department of 
Defense (DoD). Later, the General Accounting Office Act of 1996 
codified many of these delegations and transferred to the OMB Director 
the authority of the Comptroller General to waive uniformed service 
member and employee debts arising out of the erroneous payment of pay 
or allowances exceeding $1,500. The OMB Director subsequently delegated 
the authority to waive such debts of uniformed service members to DoD 
and the authority to waive employee debts to the employee's agency 
(non-DoD agencies may request an advisory opinion from DoD). The 
Secretary of Defense further delegated his claims settlement authority 
to the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA). This proposed 
rule seeks public comments on the procedures that DOHA proposes to use 
to implement these authorities.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: Pending analysis of public comments and 
issuance of final regulations, DOHA intends to use the procedures and 
practices applicable to claims and waiver applications before the 
effective dates of the transfers of authority, June 30, 1996, and 
December 18, 1996, respectively, which are published in

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title 4, Code of Federal Regulations, chapter 1, subchapters C and G. 
See also 61 FR 50285, September 25, 1996; and 62 FR 5387, February 5, 
1997.

Agency Contact: Michael Hipple, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 703 696-8524

RIN: 0790-AG47
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824. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR EDUCATION OF MINOR DEPENDENTS IN 
OVERSEAS AREAS (DOD DIRECTIVE 1342.13)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 20 USC 921-932; PL 105-261

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 83

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule updates eligibility requirements for the education 
of minor dependents in overseas areas. The updates reflect recent 
legislation in section 657 of Public Law 105-261 ``Strom Thurmond 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999,'' October 17, 
1998, which authorizes the Secretary of Defense to pay an educational 
allowance to defray the educational expense of certain overseas, space-
required dependents.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gail Terres, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 703 696-4545

RIN: 0790-AG71
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825. ELIGIBILITY PROCEDURES FOR THE EDUCATION OF MINOR DEPENDENTS IN 
OVERSEAS AREAS (DOD INSTRUCTION 1342.XX)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 20 USC 921-932; PL 105-261

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 84

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements policy, assigns responsibilities, and 
outlines the procedures including the recent education allowance 
legislation that allows sponsors the choice of schools (subject to the 
Department of State Standardized Regulation (DSSR) rates) in areas 
where DoD does not operate schools.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gail Terres, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 703 696-4545

RIN: 0790-AG72
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826. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, 
HANDICAP, AND AGE IN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL 
ASSISTANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 794; 42 USC 2000d to 2000d-7; 42 USC 6101 to 
6107; EO 12250

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Defense proposes to make amendments to its 
regulations implementing title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
(title VI), section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972 (section 
504), and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (Age Discrimination Act). 
Together, these statutes prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, 
color, national origin, disability, and age in programs or activities 
that receive Federal financial assistance. In 1988, the Civil Rights 
Restoration Act (CRRA) added definitions of ``program or activity'' and 
``program'' to title VI and added a definition of ``program or 
activity'' to section 504 and the Age Discrimination Act. The added 
definitions were designed to clarify the broad scope of coverage of 
recipients' programs or activities under these statutes. The 
promulgation of this proposed regulation explicitly incorporates the 
CRRA's definition of ``program or activity'' and ``program'' into the 
Department of Defense's title VI, section 504, and Age Discrimination 
Act regulations. The Department of Defense's proposed regulation will 
be published as part of a joint notice of proposed rulemaking involving 
up to 24 Federal agencies.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Jerry Anderson, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 703 695-0105

RIN: 0790-AG83
_______________________________________________________________________




827.   STARS AND STRIPES (S&S) NEWSPAPER

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 113

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 246

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes policies and assigns responsibilities 
for the Stars and Stripes (S&S) newspaper operations. It designates the 
Secretary of the Army as the DoD Executive Agent for nonappropriated 
fund support to S&S and designate the successor-in-interest to S&S.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: R. Oleszewski, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 703 428-0629

RIN: 0790-AG84

[[Page 61507]]

_______________________________________________________________________




828.   DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES, AND 
CIVILIAN ENTERPRISE PUBLICATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 113

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 247

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and 
prescribes procedures concerning authorized DoD Appropriated Funded 
(APF) newspapers and magazines, and Civilian Enterprise (CE) 
newspapers, magazines, guides, and installation maps (hereafter 
referred to as DoD publications) in support of the DoD Internal 
Information Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: R. Oleszewski, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 703 428-0629

RIN: 0790-AG85
_______________________________________________________________________




829.   GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NON-
PROCUREMENT) AND GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE 
(GRANTS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: EO 12549; EO 12689; PL 103-355

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 25; 32 CFR 26

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Defense (DoD) proposes to adopt two updated 
common rules, on nonprocurement debarment and suspension and on drug-
free workplace requirements for grants and agreements. In adopting 
these rules, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Military 
Departments, Defense Agencies, and DoD Field Activities will maintain 
uniform policies and procedures that are consistent with those of other 
Executive Departments and Agencies. At the time the final rule is 
adopted, the Department of Defense will make conforming amendments to 
other parts of the DoD Grant and Agreement Regulations (32 CFR parts 
21, 22, 32, and 34), to update references to the debarment and 
suspension and the drug-free workplace requirements that currently are 
32 CFR part 25.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Herbst, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 703 696-0372
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AG86
_______________________________________________________________________




830.   DOD GRANT AND AGREEMENT REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC 113

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 21; 32 CFR 22; 32 CFR 32; 32 CFR 34; 32 CFR 37

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Defense (DoD) proposes to add a new part 37 
to the DoD Grant and Agreement Regulations (DoDGARs) to incorporate 
policies and procedures for the award and administration of Technology 
Investment Agreements (TIAs). TIAs are a relatively new class of 
assistance instruments. DoD Components use TIAs to support or stimulate 
defense research projects involving for-profit firms, especially 
commercial firms that do business primarily in the commercial 
marketplace. The new part 37 therefore gives DoD agreements officers 
greater flexibility to negotiate award provisions in areas that can 
present barriers to those commercial firms (e.g., intellectual 
property, audits, and cost principles). This rule also proposes 
revisions to parts 21, 22, 32, and 34 of the DoDGARs to conform the 
rest of the DoDGARs with the proposed part 37.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Herbst, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 703 696-0372
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AG87
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (OS)



_______________________________________________________________________




831. SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, AND ENGINEERING (SME) EDUCATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 118

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule provides support to institutions of higher 
education through infrastructure assistance to historically black 
colleges and universities and minority institutions. It also defines 
minority institutions and establishes procedures for DoD programs and 
activities in science, mathematics, and engineering (SME) education.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/17/93                    58 FR 65956
NPRM Comment Period End         02/15/94
Final Action                    01/00/02
Final Action Effective          02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 61508]]

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Keith Thompson, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 703 696-0378
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AF27
_______________________________________________________________________




832. NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION PROGRAM (NSEP) GRANTS TO INSTITUTIONS 
OF HIGHER EDUCATION (DOD INSTRUCTION 1025.5)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1141(a)

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 5, 1994.

Abstract: The National Security Education Act provided for the National 
Security Education Program, the National Security Education Board, and 
a trust fund in the U.S. Treasury to provide all resources for the 
program. Under the Act, the Secretary is directed to carry out a 
program to award undergraduate scholarships, graduate fellowships, and 
grants to institutions of higher education. This rule is to inform 
those concerned with institutional grants to be offered under the 1994-
1995 pilot grants program of the preliminary guidelines.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    05/05/94                    59 FR 26116
Interim Final Rule              05/19/94                    59 FR 26116
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/18/94
Final Action                    01/00/02
Final Action Effective          02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steve Door, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 703 696-1991
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AF59
_______________________________________________________________________




833. PERSONNEL SECURITY POLICIES FOR GRANTING ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED 
INFORMATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: EO 12968

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 147

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule is published to streamline security practices 
throughout the Government. Uniform adjudicative guidelines, 
investigative standards, and guidelines for temporary access are being 
established. This initiative will simplify security processing and 
allow the deserving public to obtain a security clearance in a faster, 
more efficient manner.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/30/98                     63 FR 4572
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/24/98
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/31/98
Final Action                    01/00/02
Final Action Effective          02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Terence Thompson, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 703 602-9969

RIN: 0790-AG54
_______________________________________________________________________




834. NATIONAL POLICY ON RECIPROCITY OF FACILITIES AND GUIDELINES FOR 
IMPLEMENTATION OF RECIPROCITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: EO 12968

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 148

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule is published to make physical facilities available 
for reciprocal use in the storage of classified information. Once a 
facility has been certified as suitable for classified use by one 
organization, it may also be used by another for like purposes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    09/16/97                     63 FR 4580
Interim Final Rule              01/30/98                     63 FR 4580
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/31/98
Final Action                    01/00/02
Final Action Effective          02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Terence Thompson, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 703 602-9969

RIN: 0790-AG55
_______________________________________________________________________




835. NATIONAL POLICY ON TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCE COUNTERMEASURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: EO 12968

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 149

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule is published to limit the use of technical 
surveillance countermeasures within the boundaries of the U.S. to cases 
where there is a reasonable showing of threat.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    09/16/97                     63 FR 4582
Interim Final Rule              01/30/98                     63 FR 4582
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/31/98
Final Action                    01/00/02
Final Action Effective          02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Terence Thompson, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 703 602-9969

RIN: 0790-AG56
_______________________________________________________________________




836. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WILDFIRE SUPPRESSION AIRCRAFT TRANSFER ACT OF 
1996 (PUB. L. 104-307)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 104-307

[[Page 61509]]

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 171

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, September 30, 1998.

Abstract: The Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act of 1996 states 
that, notwithstanding section 202 of the Federal Property and 
Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 483) and subject to 
subsections (b) and (c), the Secretary of Defense may, during the 
period beginning October 1, 1996, and ending on September 30, 2000, 
sell certain aircraft and aircraft parts to persons or entities that 
contract with the Federal Government for the delivery of fire retardant 
by air to suppress wildfire. The Act states that, as soon as 
practicable after the date of the enactment of the Act, the Secretary 
of Defense shall, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture and 
the Administrator of General Services, prescribe regulations relating 
to the sale of aircraft and aircraft parts under this section. This 
interim final rule prescribes regulations to implement the Wildlife 
Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act of 1996.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/01/99                    64 FR 29227
Interim Final Rule Effective    06/01/99
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/02/99
Final Action                    01/00/02
Final Action Effective          02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michael Stubblebine, Department of Defense, Office of 
the Secretary
Phone: 703 767-1537

RIN: 0790-AG60
_______________________________________________________________________




837. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS WITH 
INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, HOSPITALS, AND OTHER NONPROFIT 
ORGANIZATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC 113

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 22; 32 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking is the Department of Defense portion of a 
multiple-agency action. The agencies are amending their rules 
implementing Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-110 
``Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with 
Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non-Profit 
Organizations.'' The amendments to the rules incorporate updated 
language in Circular A-110 requiring Federal awarding agencies to 
ensure that all data produced under awards subject to the Circular are 
made available to the public through the procedures established under 
the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). OMB updated the Circular 
language in this way in October 1999, in response to a provision in 
Public Law 105-277. With this rule amendment to 32 CFR parts 22 and 32, 
the Department of Defense therefore will maintain policies on access to 
data produced under awards subject to Circular A-110 that are 
consistent with the policies of other Executive Departments and 
Agencies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/16/00                    65 FR 14405
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/17/00
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/15/00
Final Action                    01/00/02
Final Action Effective          02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Herbst, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 703 696-0372
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AG76
_______________________________________________________________________




838. TRANSACTIONS OTHER THAN CONTRACTS, GRANTS, OR COOPERATIVE 
AGREEMENTS FOR PROTOTYPE PROJECTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-65

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Representatives of the military departments, defense 
agencies, and other DoD activities have agreed on a final rule that 
amends the interim rule as a result of comments received and 
incorporates clarification enacted in fiscal year 2001 that limits 
Comptroller General access in certain situations. This rule requires 
inclusion of a clause as required by law, providing for Comptroller 
General access to records in transactions other than contracts, grants, 
or cooperative agreements for prototype projects that provide for total 
payments in excess of $5,000,000. This rule is published in the Federal 
Register because it directly impacts the public by prescribing conduct 
that must be followed by a party to, or entity that participates in the 
performance of, any such transaction.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/05/00                    65 FR 35576
Interim Final Rule Effective    07/05/00
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/04/00
Final Action                    01/00/02
Final Action Effective          02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Teresa Brooks, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 703 695-4258
Fax: 703 693-9616
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AG79
_______________________________________________________________________




839. REVITALIZING BASE CLOSURE COMMUNITIES AND BASE CLOSURE COMMUNITY 
ASSISTANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 103-160; PL 106-65

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 175

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On July 20, 1995, the Department of Defense published a final 
rule (60 FR 37337) implementing title XXIX of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for FY 1994 (Pub. L. 103-160) and the President's 
Five-Part Plan ``A Program to Revitalize Base

[[Page 61510]]

Closure Communities,'' July 2, 1993. This rule will amend the final 
rule to implement section 2821 of the FY 2000 National Defense 
Authorization Act. Following the July 1993 announcement of the 
President's program to revitalize base closure communities, Congress 
created a new property conveyance authority, specifically designed to 
ease the economic hardship caused by base closures and realignments and 
to foster rapid job creation in the adversely impacted local 
communities. This authority is referred to as the ``Economic 
Development Conveyance (EDC),'' giving the Department of Defense the 
ability to transfer property to Local Redevelopment Authorities (LRAs), 
for consideration at or below estimated fair market value, to spur 
economic redevelopment and job creation. Section 2821 of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (Pub. L. 106-65) now 
authorizes the Department of Defense to transfer EDC property to LRAs 
at no cost to stimulate economic redevelopment and long-term job 
creation. The Department of Defense also is authorized now to modify 
existing EDC agreements when a change in economic circumstances 
necessitates a modification. This rule sets forth policies for the 
transfer of EDC real and personal property at no cost and the 
modification of existing EDC agreements. This rule does not, however, 
change current DoD policies for caretaker support and environmental 
cleanup. Similarly, the Military Departments must not alter their 
policies and procedures governing caretaker support and environmental 
cleanup because of the change in consideration for EDC property.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/00/02
Interim Final Rule Effective    02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Patrick O'Brien, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 703 604-5844
Email: [email protected]

Cyrena Eitler, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary
Phone: 703 604-5690
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AG80
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Long-Term Actions


Office of the Secretary (OS)



_______________________________________________________________________




840. TEACHER AND TEACHER'S AIDE PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TROOPS TO 
TEACHERS) (DOD INSTRUCTION 1404.13)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 254

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/15/94                     59 FR 7213
Interim Final Rule Effective    02/22/94
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/18/94
Interim Final Rule Amendment 
Effective                       11/25/94                    60 FR 30188
Interim Final Rule Amendment    06/08/95                    60 FR 30188
Interim Final Rule Amendment 
Comment Period End              08/07/95                    60 FR 30188
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Otto Thomas
Phone: 703 614-4074
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AF71
_______________________________________________________________________




841. DLA ACQUISITION REGULATION; SMALL BUSINESS AND SMALL DISADVANTAGED 
BUSINESS CONCERNS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 5419; 48 CFR 5452

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/28/94                    59 FR 21954
NPRM Comment Period End         06/27/94
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Holley Bailey
Phone: 703 767-1374

RIN: 0790-AF72
_______________________________________________________________________




842. DLA ACQUISITION REGULATION; FUEL ALLOCATION PROCEDURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 5452

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/28/94                    59 FR 21956
NPRM Comment Period End         06/27/94
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Holley Bailey
Phone: 703 767-1374

RIN: 0790-AF73
_______________________________________________________________________




843. MILITARY ASSISTANCE FOR CIVIL DISTURBANCES (MACDIS) (DOD DIRECTIVE 
3025.12)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 215

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

[[Page 61511]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: G. Warren
Phone: 703 697-5454

RIN: 0790-AG21
_______________________________________________________________________




844. FORMER SPOUSE PAYMENTS FROM RETIRED PAY; AMENDMENT (DOD DIRECTIVE 
1340.16 AND DOD 7000.14-R, VOL 7, PART B)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 63

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/06/95                    60 FR 17507
NPRM Comment Period End         06/06/95
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Fiti Malufau
Phone: 703 607-5061
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AG22
_______________________________________________________________________




845. UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVE SUPPORT PROGRAM (URISP)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 209

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/02/95                    60 FR 11642
NPRM Comment Period End         05/01/95
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Evelyn Kent
Phone: 703 696-0368
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AG26
_______________________________________________________________________




846. RESTORATION ADVISORY BOARDS (RABS)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 202

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/06/96                    61 FR 40764
NPRM Comment Period End         11/04/96                    61 FR 40765
NPRM Extension of Comment Period11/19/96                    61 FR 58803
NPRM Comment Period End         01/20/97
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Marcia Read
Phone: 703 697-9793
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AG31
_______________________________________________________________________




847. CLOSED, TRANSFERRED, AND TRANSFERRING RANGES CONTAINING MILITARY 
MUNITIONS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 178

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/26/97                    62 FR 50796
Public Meetings Begin           10/22/97
Public Meetings End             12/10/97
NPRM Comment Period End         12/26/97
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: John Selstrom
Phone: 703 697-5372

RIN: 0790-AG46
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Completed Actions


Office of the Secretary (OS)



_______________________________________________________________________




848. FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ON DOD INSTALLATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 230; 32 CFR 231a

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          06/01/01                    66 FR 46372
Final Action                    09/05/01                    66 FR 46372

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Summers
Phone: 703 602-0299

RIN: 0790-AG73
_______________________________________________________________________




849. PROCEDURES GOVERNING BANKS, CREDIT UNIONS, AND OTHER FINANCIAL 
INSTITUTIONS ON DOD INSTALLATIONS (7000.14-R)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 231

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          06/01/01                    66 FR 46707
Final Action                    09/07/01                    66 FR 46707

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Summers
Phone: 703 602-0299

RIN: 0790-AG74
_______________________________________________________________________




850. IMPLEMENTATION OF EXECUTIVE ORDER 13132 ``FEDERALISM''

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 339

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/30/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 61512]]

Agency Contact: Robert Cushing
Phone: 703 604-6269

RIN: 0790-AG81
_______________________________________________________________________




851.   LEGAL ASSISTANCE MATTERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 153

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes a uniform approach for the execution of 
military testamentary instruments (including wills), powers of 
attorney, and advance medical directives. It seeks public comment on 
specific aspects of the activity.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          06/12/01                    66 FR 45169
Final Action                    08/28/01                    66 FR 45169
Final Rule Comment Period End   10/29/01                    66 FR 45169

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lt Col K. Kinlin, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 703 697-3387

RIN: 0790-AG88
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)



_______________________________________________________________________




852. OCEAN TRANSPORTATION BY UNITED STATES-FLAG VESSELS--SIMPLIFIED 
ACQUISTION THRESHOLD (DFARS CASE 2000-D014)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 247.573; 48 CFR 252.247

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to apply cargo preference 
provision and clause in solicitations and resultant contracts with an 
anticipated value at or below the simplified acquisition threshold.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     05/12/00
NPRM                            09/11/01                    66 FR 47153
NPRM Comment Period End         11/13/01
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD19
_______________________________________________________________________




853. BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM (DFARS CASE 2000-D020)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225; 48 CFR 252.225

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to add language on the 
Balance of Payments Program and streamline procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     08/01/00
NPRM                            09/11/01                    66 FR 47155
NPRM Comment Period End         11/13/01
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: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD22
_______________________________________________________________________




854.   SUBCONTRACT COMMERCIALITY DETERMINATIONS (DFARS CASE 
2000-D028)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 244.303; 48 CFR 244.402

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to clarify that 
contractors must determine whether a particular subcontract item meets 
the definition of a commercial item. Also clarifies that administrative 
contracting officers must review the adequacy of the contractor's 
rationale documenting commercial item determinations during Contract 
Purchasing System Reviews.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     11/29/00
NPRM                            09/11/01                    66 FR 47159
NPRM Comment Period End         11/13/01
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: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

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Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD36
_______________________________________________________________________




855.   ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE AGREEMENTS (DFARS CASE 2000-D023)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 208.001; 48 CFR 208.74; 48 CFR 239.101; 48 CFR 
251.102; 48 CFR 52.251

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to add guidance on 
acquiring commercially available software. These revisions implement 
the Department of Defense Chief Information Officer Guidance and Policy 
Memorandum Number 12-8430, dated July 26, 2000, entitled ``Acquiring 
Commercially Available Software.''

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     10/03/00
NPRM                            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: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD37
_______________________________________________________________________




856.   RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTING PROCEDURES (DFARS 
CASE 2001-D002)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 235.7003

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to delete the requirement 
that research and development streamlined solicitations must be posted 
on the RDSS/C website.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     01/17/01
NPRM                            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: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD43
_______________________________________________________________________




857.   TAX EXEMPTIONS (ITALY) (DFARS CASE 2000-D027)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 252.229

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to update the clause at 
252.229-7003, Tax Exemptions (Italy), to identify the fiscal codes for 
the Army and Navy. The revisions also provide the correct address to 
which questions regarding Italian value-added taxes may be directed, 
and make plain language changes to improve the clarity of the clause.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     11/28/00
NPRM                            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: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD46
_______________________________________________________________________




858.   RESTRICTION ON CONTINGENT FEES FOR FOREIGN MILITARY 
SALES--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DFARS 2000-D029)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 252.212

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to remove the clause at 
252.225-7027, Restriction on Contingent Fees for Foreign Military 
Sales, from the list of clauses at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms 
and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders 
Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     12/05/00
NPRM                            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: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD47
_______________________________________________________________________




859.   PREFERENCE FOR LOCAL 8(A) CONTRACTORS--BASE CLOSURE OR 
REALIGNMENT (DFARS CASE 2001-D007)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 226.71

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Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to clarify policy 
pertaining to preferences for local businesses in acquisitions that 
support a base closure or realignment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     05/02/01
NPRM                            09/11/01                    66 FR 47158
NPRM Comment Period End         11/13/01
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD53
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)



_______________________________________________________________________




860. ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DFARS CASE 95-D712)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 103-355

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 211.70; 48 CFR 212; 48 CFR 227.7102; 48 CFR 
252.211; 48 CFR 252.212; 48 CFR 252.227

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to conform to the FAR 
changes pertaining to the acquisition of commercial items. Also, 
implements DoD-unique requirements of the Federal Acquisition 
Streamlining Act of 1994 regarding the acquisition of commercial items.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     10/04/95
Interim Final Rule              11/30/95                    60 FR 61585
Interim Final Rule Effective    11/30/95
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/29/96
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: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AB00
_______________________________________________________________________




861. ANTICOMPETITIVE TEAMING (DFARS CASE 1999-D028)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 203.3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to add policy addressing 
exclusive teaming arrangements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     10/13/99
NPRM                            11/18/99                    64 FR 63002
NPRM Comment Period End         01/18/00
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: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AC98
_______________________________________________________________________




862. OVERSEAS USE OF THE PURCHASE CARD IN CONTINGENCY, HUMANITARIAN, OR 
PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS (DFARS CASE 2000-D019)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 213.301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modified the Defense FAR Supplement to permit contingency 
contracting officers, in support of contingency, humanitarian, or 
peacekeeping operations, to use the Governmentwide commercial purchase 
card on a stand-alone bases for purchases of commercial items at or 
below the simplified acquisition threshold ($200,000).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     06/26/00
NPRM                            09/20/00                    65 FR 56858
NPRM Comment Period End         11/20/00
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: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131

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Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD16
_______________________________________________________________________




863. CHANGE TO PROFIT POLICY (DFARS CASE 2000-D018)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 215.404

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to make changes to 
Department of Defense profit policy that would reduce and eventually 
eliminate emphasis on facilities investment, increase emphasis on 
performance risk, and encourage contractor cost efficiency.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     06/05/00
NPRM                            07/24/00                    65 FR 45574
NPRM Comment Period End         09/22/00
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: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD21
_______________________________________________________________________




864. DOMESTIC SOURCE RESTRICTION--BALL AND ROLLER BEARINGS AND VESSEL 
PROPELLERS (DFARS CASE 2000-D301)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-259, sec 8064; PL 106-398, sec 805

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 212.5; 48 CFR 215.504; 48 CFR 225.70; 48 CFR 
252.212; 48 CFR 252.225

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 8064 
of the Fiscal Year 2001 Defense Appropriations Act (Public Law 106-
259). Section 8064 restricts acquisition of ball and roller bearings 
and vessel propellers other than those produced by a domestic source 
and of domestic origin. The restrictions do not apply to the purchase 
of commercial items, except ball or roller bearings purchased as end 
items. Also implements section 805 of the Floyd D. Spence National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001, which extends 10 United 
States Code 2534 restriction of ball and roller bearings through fiscal 
year 2005.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     08/16/00
Interim Final Rule              12/13/00                    65 FR 77827
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/12/01
Final Action                    01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD33
_______________________________________________________________________




865.   MULTIYEAR SERVICE CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2000-D304)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-396, sec 802

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 217.170; 48 CFR 217.171; 48 CFR 217.172; 48 CFR 
217.174

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 802 
of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
Year 2001 that clarifies the authority to enter into multiyear 
contracts for the acquisition of services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     11/08/00
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: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD34
_______________________________________________________________________




866.   PERFORMANCE-BASED SERVICE CONTRACTS USING PART 12 
PROCEDURES (DFARS CASE 2000-D306)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-398, sec 821(3)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 202.101; 48 CFR 212.102; 48 CFR 237.601

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 27, 2001.

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 
821(b) of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2001 that authorizes the Department of Defense to treat 
performance-based service contracts/task orders valued at $5 million or 
less as commercial items if certain conditions are met.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     11/08/00
Interim Final Rule              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

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paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD35
_______________________________________________________________________




867.   REPORTING REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO MULTIYEAR CONTRACTS 
(DFARS CASE 2000-D303)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-298, sec 806

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 217.1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 806 
of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
Year 2001 that requires an annual report that addresses all multiyear 
contracts, regardless of dollar value. Section 806 also requires a 
separate report prior to entering into a multiyear contract or 
extension above $500 million if the information required by section 
2306b, title 10, for the contract or extension was not included in the 
annual report.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     11/08/00
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: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD38
_______________________________________________________________________




868.   CANCELLATION OF MIL-STD-973, CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT 
(DFARS CASE 2001-D001)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 243.205; 48 CFR 248.270; 48 CFR 252.243; 48 CFR 
252.248

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modified the Defense FAR Supplement to reflect the 
cancellation of MIL-STD-973, Configuration Management.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     01/16/01
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: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD41
_______________________________________________________________________




869.   UTILIZATION OF INDIAN ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIAN-OWNED 
ECONOMIC ENTERPRISES (DFARS CASE 2000-D024)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-259, sec 8022

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 226.104; 48 CFR 252.226

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 8022 
of the Fiscal Year 2001 Defense Appropriations Act that specifies that 
a subcontractor at any tier shall be considered a contractor for the 
purposes of being allowed additional compensation under section 504 of 
the Indian Financing Act of 1974.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     10/17/00
Interim Final Rule              09/11/01                    66 FR 47110
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/13/01
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 a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD42
_______________________________________________________________________




870.   CARIBBEAN BASIN COUNTRY END PRODUCTS (DFARS CASE 2000-
D302)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-200, sec 211

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 252.225

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 211 
of the United States-Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act, and the 
United States Trade Representative's (USTR) determinations under that 
Act and Executive Order 12260. Specifically, amends the definition of 
``Caribbean Basin country and product'' and removes Panama from the 
list of Caribbean Basin countries consistent with USTR determination.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     10/24/00
Interim Final Rule              09/11/01                    66 FR 47112
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/13/01
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD44
_______________________________________________________________________




871.   COST OR PRICING DATA THRESHOLD (DFARS CASE 2000-D026)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 215.404

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to replace three 
references to $500,000 with the phrase ``cost or pricing data 
threshold.''

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     11/27/00
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: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD45
_______________________________________________________________________




872.   USE OF RECOVERED MATERIALS (DFARS CASE 2001-D005)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 223.4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to remove approval 
requirements pertaining to the acquisition of items that do not meet 
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) minimum recovered material 
standards. The DFARS requirements are no longer necessary as a result 
of changes made to the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     03/14/01
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: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD50
_______________________________________________________________________




873.   CUSTOMARY PROGRESS PAYMENT RATE FOR LARGE BUSINESS 
(DFARS CASE 2001-D012)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 232.501; 48 CFR 252.232

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to increase the progress 
payment rate to 80 percent for large businesses.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     06/20/01
NPRM                            08/24/01                    66 FR 44588
NPRM Comment Period End         09/24/01
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: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD51
_______________________________________________________________________




874.   DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PILOT MENTOR-PROTEGE PROGAM (DFARS 
CASE 2001-D006)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-398, sec 807

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219.71; 48 CFR app I

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to add women-owned 
businesses to the types of concerns that may participate as protege 
firms in the DoD Pilot Mentor-Protege Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     04/06/01
Interim Final Rule              09/11/01                    66 FR 47108
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/13/01
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD52

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875.   EXTENSION OF THE MOU--8(A) PROGRAM (DFARS CASE 2001-
D009)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219.800

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to reflect an extension 
in the expiration date of a memorandum of understanding between DoD and 
Small Business Administration (SBA). The memorandum of understanding 
permits DoD to award contracts directly to 8(a) Program participants 
instead of awarding the contracts through the SBA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     05/15/01
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: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD54
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Long-Term Actions


Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)



_______________________________________________________________________




876. INCREMENTAL FUNDING, FIXED PRICE CONTRACTS (DAR CASE 90-037)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 232.7; 48 CFR 252.232

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     09/26/90
Interim Final Rule              09/01/93                    58 FR 46091


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AA07
_______________________________________________________________________




877. DEMILITARIZATION (DFARS CASE 92-D024)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 245; 48 CFR 252.245

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     07/22/92
NPRM                            03/16/94                    59 FR 12223
NPRM Comment Period End         06/30/94
NPRM                            03/23/95                    60 FR 15276
NPRM Comment Period End         05/22/95
NPRM                            06/05/97                    62 FR 30832
NPRM Comment Period End         08/04/97


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AA09
_______________________________________________________________________




878. VETERANS EMPLOYMENT EMPHASIS (DFARS CASE 97-D314)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 209.104; 48 CFR 212.503; 48 CFR 213.110; 48 CFR 
217.207; 48 CFR 222.1304; 48 CFR 252.209

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     10/17/97
Interim Final Rule              03/11/98                    63 FR 11850
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/11/98
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/11/98


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AC20
_______________________________________________________________________




879. INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION (DFARS CASE 1999-D303)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 209.470; 48 CFR 243; 48 CFR 252.209

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     10/06/99
Interim Final Rule              01/13/00                     65 FR 2056
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/13/00


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD05
_______________________________________________________________________




880.   QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTING POSITIONS 
(DFARS CASE 2000-D305)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-398, sec 808

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 201.603

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 808 
of the Floyd D. Spence National

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Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 that requires a 
baccalaureate degree and 24 semester credit hours in business 
disciplines for new entrants into the GS-1102 occupational series and 
for contracting officers above the simplified acquisition threshold.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     11/08/00


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 a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD39
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Completed Actions


Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)



_______________________________________________________________________




881. DFARS COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE OFF-THE-SHELF ITEMS (DFARS CASE 96-
D316)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 212

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Closed Without Action      09/12/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AB40
_______________________________________________________________________




882.   REVIEW OF ACQUISITION PLANS FOR PURCHASES OF 
CONVENTIONAL AMMUNITION (DFARS CASE 2000-D030)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 207.103

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to require all Department 
of Defense components to submit acquisition plans for purchases of 
conventional ammunition to the Assistant Secretary of the Army, Deputy 
of Ammunition, for review and concurrence.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     12/05/00
Final Rule                      09/11/01                    66 FR 47107

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: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD40
_______________________________________________________________________




883.   REPORTING REQUIREMENTS UPDATE (DFARS CASE 2001-D004)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 204.6; 48 CFR 204.72; 48 CFR 252.204; 48 CFR 
253.204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to provide reporting 
requirements for fiscal year 2002 contracting actions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     03/05/01
Final Rule                      09/11/01                    66 FR 47096
Final Rule Effective            10/01/01

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: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD55
_______________________________________________________________________




884.   ICELAND--NEWLY DESIGNATED COUNTRY UNDER TAA (DFARS CASE 
2001-D008)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 252.225

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to add Iceland to the 
list of designated countries under the Trade Agreements Act, as 
directed by the U.S. Trade Representative.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     05/15/01
Final Rule                      09/11/01                    66 FR 47112

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: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense,

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Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD56
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


Department of the Army (DOA)



_______________________________________________________________________




885. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS OF ARMY ACTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 4321

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 651

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises policies and procedures for assessing the 
effect of Army actions (32 CFR 651). The revision is intended to 
streamline portions of the Army enviornmental actions process and 
strives to meet the spirit of the National Performance Review (NPR) and 
Executive Order 12861 ``Elimination of One-Half of Executive Branch 
Internal Regulations.''

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/07/00                    65 FR 54348
NPRM Comment Period End         11/06/00
Final Action                    01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Luz D. Ortiz, Army Federal Register Liaison Officer, 
Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Stop 5603, U.S. Army 
Records Management and Declassisfication Agency, ATTN: TAPC-PDD-RP, 
6000 6th Street, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5603
Phone: 703 806-3708
Fax: 703 806-3230
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0702-AA34
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Completed Actions


Department of the Army (DOA)



_______________________________________________________________________




886.   REPORT ON USE OF EMPLOYEES OF NON-FEDERAL ENTITIES TO 
PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 2461 (g)

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 688

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule removes Department of the Army regulations on 
Contractor Man-Hour Reporting Requirement. Rule was reported as 
effective on December 26, 2000, RIN:0702-AA33.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/13/01                    66 FR 36711

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The Director of Defense Procurement directed 
the Department of the Army to withdraw regulations pending approval of 
and further rulemaking on the repetitive use provisions employed in 
covered Army contracts. In addition, the Office of Management and 
Budget concluded that the final rule made significant changes to the 
interim rule in apparent conflict with the Paperwork Reduction Act.

Agency Contact: Luz D. Ortiz, Army Federal Register Liaison Officer, 
Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Stop 5603, U.S. Army 
Records Management and Declassisfication Agency, ATTN: TAPC-PDD-RP, 
6000 6th Street, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5603
Phone: 703 806-3708
Fax: 703 806-3230
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0702-AA35
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                         Proposed Rule Stage


U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)



_______________________________________________________________________




887. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY; PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE NATIONAL 
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 4321 et seq; 40 CFR 1500.6

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 230

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this regulatory revision is to clarify and 
provide additional guidance for Corps NEPA requirements for activities 
at Federal water resource development projects and lands.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/02
Final Action                    04/00/02
Final Action Effective          11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Forrester Einarsen, Biologist, Department of Defense, 
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Office of Environmental Policy (CECW-AR-
E), 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315-3861
Phone: 703 428-7081

RIN: 0710-AA42

[[Page 61521]]

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888.   NATURAL DISASTER PROCEDURES: PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND 
RECOVERY ACTIVITIES OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 701

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This revision of 33 CFR 203 is necessary to reflect current 
policy, add features required by the Water Resources Development Act of 
1996 (PL 104-303), and streamline certain procedures concerning Corps 
authority for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery activities. 
Public Law 104-303 additions are the option of a nonstructural 
alternative to structural levee repairs for damage caused by flood 
events, and the provision of a levee owners' manual. Other changes 
include a change in the cost share provision for rehabilitation of 
Federal and non-Federal flood control works, expansion of investigation 
ability for potential Advance Measures work, and a streamlined approach 
for requests for assistance from Native American tribes and Alaska 
Native Corporations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Robert K. Grubbs, Program Manager, Public Law 84-99, 
Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, CECW-OE (3F68), 
441 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20314-1000
Phone: 202 761-4561
Fax: 202 761-1685
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0710-AA47
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)



_______________________________________________________________________




889.   PROPOSED REVISION TO THE CLEAN WATER ACT REGULATORY 
DEFEINITIONS OF ``FILL MATERIAL'' AND THE ``DISCHARGE OF FILL MATERIAL''

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1344

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 323

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulation revises the Clean Water Act regulations 
defining the terms ``fill material'' and the ``discharge of fill 
material.'' The purpose is to clarify those pollutants that are 
regulated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under section 404 of the 
Clean Water Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/20/00                    65 FR 21292
NPRM Comment Period End         06/19/00
Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Thaddeus J. Rugiel, Department of Defense, U.S. Army 
Corps of Engineers, CECW-OR (3F75), 441 G Street NW, Washington, DC 
20314-1000
Phone: 202 761-4595
Fax: 202 761-4150
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0710-AA48
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Long-Term Actions


U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)



_______________________________________________________________________




890. REGULATORY PROGRAMS OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 320 to 330

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Sam Collinson
Phone: 202 761-0199

RIN: 0710-AA30
_______________________________________________________________________




891. REGULATORY PROGRAMS OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS--WETLAND DELINEATOR 
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 320; 33 CFR 323; 33 CFR 325; 33 CFR 328; 33 CFR 
333

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/14/95                    60 FR 13654
NPRM Comment Period End         04/13/95


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Michael D. Smith
Phone: 202 761-0201

RIN: 0710-AA38
_______________________________________________________________________




892. REGULATORY PROGRAMS OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS, ENDANGERED SPECIES 
ACT; SCOPE OF ANALYSIS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 325

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Sam Collinson

[[Page 61522]]

Phone: 202 761-0199

RIN: 0710-AA43
_______________________________________________________________________




893. FLOOD CONTROL COST-SHARING REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE ABILITY TO PAY 
PROVISIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 241

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Harry M. Shoudy
Phone: 202 761-1977

RIN: 0710-AA44
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


Department of the Navy (NAVY)



_______________________________________________________________________




894. POLICIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL 
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 44502

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 775 (Revision)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of the Navy is revising its regulations, which 
establish the responsibilities and procedures for complying with the 
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This revision clarifies when 
certain Department of the Navy actions must be studied to determine 
their effect on the human environment and what types of activities are 
excluded from the NEPA documentation requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/09/99                    64 FR 37069
NPRM Comment Period End         09/07/99
Final Action                    01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Egeland, Department of Defense, Department of the 
Navy, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Installations and 
Environment), 2000 Navy Pentagon, Washington, DC 20350-2000
Phone: 703 588-6671

RIN: 0703-AA51
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Long-Term Actions


Department of the Navy (NAVY)



_______________________________________________________________________




895. USE OF DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY AVIATION FACILITIES BY OTHER THAN 
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AIRCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 766

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/01/94                    59 FR 61561
NPRM Comment Period End         01/03/95
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Beaton
Phone: 703 604-7707
Fax: 703 604-6969

RIN: 0703-AA48
_______________________________________________________________________




896. SHIPBUILDING CAPABILITY PRESERVATION AGREEMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 5231 (New)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/22/97                    62 FR 66826
Interim Final Rule Effective    12/22/97
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/20/98
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Clarence Belton
Phone: 703 602-2807
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0703-AA50
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


Department of the Air Force (AF)



_______________________________________________________________________




897. APPOINTMENT TO THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 10 USC 903; 10 USC 8013

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 901

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule provides instructions on processing nominations and 
appointments to the United States Air Force Academy.

[[Page 61523]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/01/97                    62 FR 63485
NPRM Comment Period End         01/30/98
Final Action                    01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Parker, Department of Defense, Department of the 
Air Force, HQ USAFA RRA, 1040 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330-
1040
Phone: 703 697-7116

RIN: 0701-AA58
_______________________________________________________________________




898. INSTALLATION ENTRY POLICY, CIVIL DISTURBANCE INTERVENTION AND 
DISASTER ASSISTANCE

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 10 USC 332-333, 50 USC 797

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 808 (previously 32 CFR 809a)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule prescribes the installation commanders authority 
for enforcing orders within or near Air Force installations and 
controlling entry. It also provides for guidance for use of military 
personnel in controlling civil disturbances and in supporting disaster 
relief operations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/12/01                    66 FR 36523
NPRM Comment Period End         09/10/01
Final Action                    01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Walter Filipak, SMSgt, Department of Defense, 
Department of the Air Force, HQ AFSFC/SFO, 1720 Patrick Street, 
Lackland AFB, TX 78236-5226
Phone: 210 671-0898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0701-AA64
_______________________________________________________________________




899. WAKE ISLAND CODE

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 74 Stat 424, PL 86-6244; EO 11048

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 935 (Revised)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Revises and updates the Code to reflect current and 
anticipated use of Wake Island. Provides regulations for conduct not 
otherwise provided by law and provides a judicial system to enforce 
those requirements. Delegates authority to the Commander of Pacific Air 
Forces to perform most of the functions of civil administration.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/25/00                    65 FR 63826
NPRM Comment Period End         12/26/00
Final Action                    01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This is the information for legal authority as 
it is generally listed. There is some duplication of information.
Sec. 48, Act of 12 July 1960; 74 Stat. 424, Pub. L. 86-624, E.O. 11048, 
Sept. 1, 1962, 27 FR 8851; agreement between Dept. of Interior and 
Department of the Air Force, dated June 19, 1972, 37 FR 12255, and 
Secretary of the Air Force, Order 111.1, dated April 26, 1999.

Agency Contact: Philip Sheuerman, Associate General Counsel, Department 
of Defense, Department of the Air Force, Room 4C921, SAF/GCN, 1740 Air 
Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330-1740
Phone: 703 695-4691
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0701-AA65
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs (DODOASHA)



_______________________________________________________________________




900.   CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED 
SERVICES; INDIVIDUAL CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR PERSONS WITH 
EXTRAORDINARY CONDITIONS (ICMP-PEC)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Defense proposes to amend its regulations 
of the Individual Case Management Program (ICMP) to implement 
requirements stipulated by section 703 of the Fiscal Year 2000 National 
Defense Authorization Act, section 8118 of the Fiscal Year 2000 Defense 
Appropriations Act, section 701 of the Fiscal Year 2001 National 
Defense Authorization Act, and section 8100 of the Fiscal Year 2001 
Defense Appropriations Act. Other administrative amendments are also 
proposed to clarify specific policies that relate to the program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/01/01                    66 FR 39699
NPRM Comment Period End         10/01/01
Final Action                    01/00/02
Final Action Effective          02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Stockdale, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs
Phone: 703 681-0039

RIN: 0720-AA65

[[Page 61524]]

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Department of Defense (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs (DODOASHA)



_______________________________________________________________________




901. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); HOSPITAL PAYMENT FOR AMBULATORY CARE (DOD 6010.8-R)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes a new payment method for ambulatory 
care (other than ambulatory surgery) provided by hospitals to CHAMPUS 
beneficiaries, under which payment amounts would be based on the cost 
of the service rather than on the billed charge, as at present.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/20/94                     59 FR 3046
NPRM Comment Period End         03/21/94
Final Action                    01/00/02
Final Action Effective          02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steve Lillie, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs
Phone: 703 681-3628
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA20
_______________________________________________________________________




902. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); TRANSPLANTS (DOD 6010.8-R)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes coverage for heart-lung, single or 
double lung, and combined liver-kidney transplantation for those 
patients who meet specific patient selection criteria; establishes 
preauthorization requirements for heart, liver, heart-lung, single or 
double lung, combined liver-kidney transplantation, high dose 
chemotherapy and stem cell transplantation, and air ambulance (in 
conjunction with lung or heart-lung transplantation preauthorizations); 
extends coverage of cardiac rehabilitation to those patients who have 
had heart valve surgery, heart or heart-lung transplantation; 
authorizes an exception to the ambulance benefit to allow organ 
transplantation candidates to be transported to a certified CHAMPUS 
organ transplant center instead of the closest appropriate facility; 
authorizes pulmonary rehabilitation for beneficiaries whose conditions 
are considered appropriate for pulmonary rehabilitation according to 
guidelines adopted by the Director, OCHAMPUS, or a designee; recognizes 
certain transplant centers that meet specific criteria as an authorized 
CHAMPUS institutional provider; and clarifies the CHAMPUS position on 
consortium programs for organ transplantation to allow individual 
hospitals which are members of a consortium to use the combined 
(pooled) experience and survival data of the consortium team to meet 
CHAMPUS requirements for authorization as a certified CHAMPUS organ 
transplant center.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/17/95                    60 FR 14403
NPRM Comment Period End         05/16/95
Final Action                    01/00/02
Final Action Effective          02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Cynthia Speight, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs
Phone: 703 681-1745
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA28
_______________________________________________________________________




903. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); EXCEPTION TO THE CHAMPUS DUAL COMPENSATION/CONFLICT OF 
INTEREST PROVISIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Currently, any individual who is a civilian employee of the 
United States Government cannot be authorized by CHAMPUS as a provider 
of medical services. We propose to provide an exception to this 
prohibition to permit these individuals to be authorized CHAMPUS 
providers if they meet three conditions. First, they must be employed 
by the Government agency on a part-time basis, that is, less than 
twenty (20) hours per week. Second, the agency must certify that unique 
or special circumstances detrimental to the delivery of quality health 
care exist that can be overcome only by employing part-time, non-
Government physicians. Third, the agency and the physician must certify 
that they understand and have taken appropriate measures to avoid 
violation of Standards of Conduct, dual compensation, and conflict of 
interest requirements including protection against referral of patients 
to the employee's private practice.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/26/97                    62 FR 45196
NPRM Comment Period End         10/27/97
Final Action                    01/00/02
Final Action Effective          02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Stephen Isaacson, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs
Phone: 303 676-3572
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA41
_______________________________________________________________________




904. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); PROSTHETIC DEVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements section 702 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Pub. L. 105-85), which 
authorizes purchase of prosthetic devices, as determined by the 
Secretary of Defense, to be necessary because of significant conditions 
resulting from trauma,

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congenital anomalies, or disease. The Act changes the existing limited 
provisions for prosthetic devices, expands coverage to include cost 
sharing of other prostheses; e.g., noses, ears, and fingers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    05/20/99                    64 FR 45453
Interim Final Rule              08/20/99                    64 FR 45453
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/19/99
Final Action                    01/00/02
Final Action Effective          02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Margaret Brown, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs
Phone: 303 676-3581
Fax: 303 676-3579
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA49
_______________________________________________________________________




905. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); DOUBLE COVERAGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule clarifies our double coverage policy for non-
institutional claims for beneficiaries with primary health insurance. 
TRICARE network, non-network but participating, and non-participating 
providers are all reimbursed differently under current procedures. This 
has had the unintended effect of discouraging TRICARE network 
participation since non-network but participating providers receive the 
most favorable treatment with respect to double coverage calculations. 
The Department proposes to revise double coverage reimbursement 
calculations by reimbursing all providers up to 100 percent of the 
CHAMPUS Maximum Allowable Charge after the primary health insurance has 
paid or 115 percent for nonparticipating providers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/17/99                    64 FR 32451
NPRM Comment Period End         08/16/99
Final Action                    01/00/02
Final Action Effective          02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: LTC Kathleen Larkin, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs
Phone: 703 681-3628
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA50
_______________________________________________________________________




906. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); TRICARE PROGRAM; DOUBLE COVERAGE; THIRD-PARTY RECOVERIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements section 711 of the Strom Thurmond 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999, which allows 
the Secretary of Defense to authorize certain CHAMPUS/TRICARE claims to 
be paid, even though other health insurance may be primary payer, with 
authority to collect from the other health insurance (third-party 
payer) the CHAMPUS/TRICARE costs incurred on behalf of the beneficiary.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/19/99                    64 FR 56283
NPRM Comment Period End         12/20/99
Final Action                    01/00/02
Final Action Effective          02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Robert Shepherd, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs
Phone: 303 676-3705

RIN: 0720-AA52
_______________________________________________________________________




907. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APPEALS PROCESS FOR TRICARE CLAIMCHECK 
DENIALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements section 714 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for FY 1999, which requires the establishment of an 
appeals process for denials by TRICARE Claimcheck (TCC) or any similar 
software system. This rule enhances the current appeals process by 
adding an additional level of appeal conducted at the TRICARE 
Management Activity (TMA) and by codifying the entire process in this 
part.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/13/00                     65 FR 2085
NPRM Comment Period End         03/13/00
Final Action                    01/00/02
Final Action Effective          02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Donald Wagner, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs
Phone: 303 676-3411

RIN: 0720-AA56
_______________________________________________________________________




908. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); METHODOLOGY FOR COVERAGE OF NIH-SPONSORED CLINICAL TRIALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule modifies the general prohibition against CHAMPUS 
cost-sharing of unproven drugs, devices, and medical treatments or

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procedures by adding a provision allowing a waiver of the prohibition 
in connection with clinical trials sponsored by the National Institutes 
of Health, if it is determined that such a waiver will promote access 
by covered beneficiaries to promising new treatments and contribute to 
the development of such treatments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/31/00                    65 FR 34627
NPRM Comment Period End         07/31/00
Final Rule                      01/31/01                     66 FR 8365
Final Rule Withdrawn            02/07/01                     66 FR 9199
Final Rule Effective            03/02/01                     66 FR 8365
Final Action                    01/00/02
Final Action Effective          02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steve Lillie, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs
Phone: 703 681-3628
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA57
_______________________________________________________________________




909. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); TRICARE PRIME ENROLLMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule provides for automatic enrollment of certain family 
members of E-4 and below in TRICARE Prime. When affected family members 
reside in a catchment area of a military medical treatment facility 
offering TRICARE Prime, the family members will be automatically 
enrolled in TRICARE Prime and will choose or be assigned a Primary Care 
Manager located in the military medical treatment facility. Such 
automatic enrollment may be terminated at any time.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/28/00                    65 FR 39804
Interim Final Rule Effective    07/28/00
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/28/00
Final Action                    01/00/02
Final Action Effective          02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: LTC Kathleen Larkin, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs
Phone: 703 681-3628
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA59
_______________________________________________________________________




910. TRICARE; CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED 
SERVICES (CHAMPUS); BONUS PAYMENTS IN MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements a bonus payment, in addition to the 
amount normally paid under the allowable charge methodology, to 
providers in medically underserved areas. For purposes of this rule, 
medically underserved areas are the same as those determined by the 
Secretary of Health and Human Services for the Medicare program. Such 
bonus payments shall be equal to the bonus payments authorized by 
Medicare, except as necessary to recognize any unique or distinct 
characteristics or requirements of the CHAMPUS program and as described 
in instructions issued by the Director, OCHAMPUS. Due to the urgency 
for such bonus payments in medically underserved areas to alleviate 
problems by lower payments, the interim final rulemaking process has 
been utilized. This rule promotes a reimbursement enhancement to a 
limited number of providers designed to increase CHAMPUS beneficiary 
access to care, which also supports the use of the interim final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/03/00                    65 FR 41002
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/02/00
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/01/00
Final Action                    01/00/02
Final Action Effective          02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stan Regensberg, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, Washington, DC
Phone: 303 676-3742

RIN: 0720-AA60
_______________________________________________________________________




911. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); ENHANCEMENT OF DENTAL BENEFITS UNDER THE TRICARE RETIREE 
DENTAL PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements section 704 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 to allow additional benefits 
under the retiree dental insurance plan for Uniformed Services retirees 
and their family members that may be comparable to those under the 
Dependents Dental Program. The Department of Defense is publishing this 
rule as an interim final rule in order to comply timely with the desire 
of Congress to meet the needs of retirees for additional dental 
coverage.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/14/00                    65 FR 49491
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/14/00
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/13/00
Final Action                    01/00/02
Final Action Effective          02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Winter, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs

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Phone: 303 676-3682

RIN: 0720-AA61
_______________________________________________________________________




912.   CHAMPUS/TRICARE; PARTIAL IMPLEMENTATION OF PHARMACY 
BENEFITS PROGRAM; IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT 
MEDICAL BENEFITS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 17 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 0720-AA62
_______________________________________________________________________




913.   TRICARE; CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE 
UNIFORMED SERVICES (CHAMPUS); ELIGIBILITY AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES FOR 
CHAMPUS BENEFICIARIES AGE 65 AND OVER

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 18 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 0720-AA66
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Completed Actions


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914. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); PAYMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN LOW-ACCESS LOCATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/28/01                    66 FR 45171
Final Action Effective          09/27/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steve Lillie
Phone: 703 681-3628
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA58
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