[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[General Services Administration Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)






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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

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

48 CFR Ch. 5

Spring 2002 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory 
Actions

AGENCY: General Services Administration (GSA).

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: This agenda announces the proposed regulatory actions that GSA 
plans for the next 12 months and those that were completed since the 
fall 2001 edition. This agenda was developed under the guidelines in an 
Office of Management and Budget memorandum, dated February 15, 2002. 
GSA's purpose in publishing this agenda is to allow interested persons 
an opportunity to participate in the rulemaking process. GSA also 
invites interested persons to recommend existing significant 
regulations for review to determine whether they should be modified or 
eliminated.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Rodney P. Lantier, Acquisition Policy Division, (202) 501-2647.

Dated: March 19, 2002.

 G. Martin Wagner,

Associate Administrator, Office of Governmentwide Policy.

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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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3227       Enforcement of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Federally Assisted           3090-AE32
            Programs............................................................................
3228       Discrimination Prohibited on the Basis of Age........................................     3090-AH46
3229       Nondiscrimination in Programs Receiving Federal Financial Assistance.................     3090-AH47
3230       Nondiscrimination Based on Sex in All Programs and Activities Receiving Federal           3090-AH48
            Surplus Property....................................................................
3231       Title IX of the Education Amendments Act.............................................     3090-AH49
3232       Enforcement of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Programs and Activities      3090-AH59
            Conducted by General Services Administration........................................
3233       Telecommunications Management........................................................     3090-AG03
3234       Sale of Personal Property............................................................     3090-AH10
3235       Disposition of Seized and Forfeited, Voluntarily Abandoned, and Unclaimed Personal        3090-AH11
            Property............................................................................
3236       Disposition of Personal Property With Special Handling Requirements..................     3090-AH21
3237       Personal Property Management.........................................................     3090-AH31
3238       Internet GOV Domain..................................................................     3090-AH41
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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3239       GSA Privacy Act......................................................................     3090-AH05
3240       Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, and Age in      3090-AH33
            Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance......................
3241       Federal Travel Regulation (FTR), Chapter 304 Payment of Travel Expenses From a Non-       3090-AE19
            Federal Source......................................................................
3242       FTR Interim Rule 7--Income Tax Reimbursement Allowance (ITRA)........................     3090-AG99
3243       General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation; Acquisition of Leasehold          3090-AH01
            Interests in Real Property; Historic Preference.....................................
3244       GSAR; Tax Adjustment.................................................................     3090-AH03
3245       Mail Management......................................................................     3090-AH13
3246       Clarification of HUBZone.............................................................     3090-AH17
3247       GSAR; Identification of Energy-Efficient Office Equipment and Supplies Containing         3090-AH25
            Recovered Materials or Other Environmental Attributes...............................
3248       GSAR; Guidance on Electronic Funds Transfer..........................................     3090-AH30
3249       Centralized Field Reproduction Services..............................................     3090-AH37
3250       Real Property Policies Update........................................................     3090-AH45
3251       Change in Consumer Price Index Minimal Value for Foreign Gifts.......................     3090-AH53
3252       Federal Property Management Regulations (FPMR) Real Property Policies................     3090-AH60
3253       Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) Amendment, Miscellaneous Corrections.................     3090-AH61
3254       Pricing Policy for Occupancy in GSA Space............................................     3090-AG33
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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3255       Prohibited Purchases of Property Sold by GSA.........................................     3090-AH50
3256       Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide               3090-AH35
            Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants).......................................
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                               General Services Administration--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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3257       Annual Real Property Inventories.....................................................     3090-AG55
3258       Donation of Surplus Personal Property................................................     3090-AH20
3259       Federal Travel Regulation (FTR); Maximum Per Diem Rates..............................     3090-AH51
3260       Federal Travel Regulation; Maximum Per Diem Rates....................................     3090-AH52
3261       Federal Travel Regulation; Privately Owned Vehicle Mileage Reimbursement.............     3090-AH54
3262       Federal Travel Regulation; Relocation Income Tax (RIT) Allowance Tax Tables..........     3090-AH55
3263       Federal Travel Regulation; Maximum Per Diem Rates....................................     3090-AH56
3264       Federal Travel Regulation; Using Promotional Materials and Frequent Traveler Programs     3090-AH57
3265       Federal Property Management Regulations; General Policies............................     3090-AH58
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OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS


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3227. ENFORCEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP IN 
FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 29 USC 794

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

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

RIN: 3090-AE32
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3228. DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED ON THE BASIS OF AGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6101 et seq

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-8.7

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3090-AH46
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3229. NONDISCRIMINATION IN PROGRAMS RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL 
ASSISTANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-6.2 in plain language and 
moves it into the Federal Management Regulation at 102-4. The rule 
enforces title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, which 
prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in 
programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance.

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3090-AH47
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3230. NONDISCRIMINATION BASED ON SEX IN ALL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES 
RECEIVING FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 476

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-6.2

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3090-AH48
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3231. TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION AMENDMENTS ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-4.100 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3090-AH49
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3232.  ENFORCEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP IN 
PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 29 USC 794

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 105-8

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation enforces nondiscrimination on the basis of 
handicap in programs and activities conducted by GSA. This rulemaking 
will be revised and rewritten in plain language.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3090-AH59



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OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTWIDE POLICY


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3233. TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 40 USC 1424(b)

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-35; 41 CFR 102-172

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-35 to update GSA's 
telecommunications management policy and moves it into the Federal 
Management Regulation at 102-172. The regulation is being rewritten in 
a plain language, question and answer format to make it easier to use 
and understand.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              08/07/96                    61 FR 41003
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/08/96
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/07/96
NPRM                            08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Keith Thurston, Assistant to Deputy Associate 
Administrator, Office of Information Technology Policy, General 
Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-0202
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG03
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3234. SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-45; 41 CFR 102-38

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-45 to streamline sales 
requirements and moves it into the Federal Management Regulation at 41 
CFR 102-38. The regulation is being rewritten in a plain language, 
question and answer format to make it easier to use and understand.

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Peter Zuidema, Acting Director, Personal Property 
Management Policy Division, General Services Administration, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3846
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH10
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3235. DISPOSITION OF SEIZED AND FORFEITED, VOLUNTARILY ABANDONED, AND 
UNCLAIMED PERSONAL PROPERTY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 484(m)

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-48; 41 CFR 102-41

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-48 and moves it into the 
Federal Management Regulation at 102-41. The regulation is being 
rewritten in a plain language, question and answer format to make the 
regulation easier to use and understand.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Peter Zuidema, Acting Director, Personal Property 
Management Policy Division, General Services Administration, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3846
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH11
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3236. DISPOSITION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY WITH SPECIAL HANDLING 
REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-42; 41 CFR 102-40

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-42 and moves it into the 
Federal Management Regulation at 102-40. The regulation revises use, 
handling, and disposal requirements for special categories of personal 
property. The rule is being rewritten in plain language in a question 
and answer format.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Peter Zuidema, Acting Director, Personal Property 
Management Policy Division, General Services Administration, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3846
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH21
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3237. PERSONAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 481; 40 USC 483 to 487

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 102-35

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking provides a general outline of the policies 
governing the management of Federal personal property and summarizes 
the processes provided for in FMR parts 102-36 through 102-42.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Peter Zuidema, Acting Director, Personal Property 
Management Policy Division, General Services Administration, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3846
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH31
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3238. INTERNET GOV DOMAIN

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 102-173

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

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

RIN: 3090-AH41

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OFFICE OF THE CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER


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3239. GSA PRIVACY ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 105

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking updates GSA's privacy policy and procedures 
and provides current organizational citations, privacy-related 
responsibilities, and the names and addresses of persons to contact 
concerning the GSA Privacy Act Program and systems of records.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jinaita Kanarchuk, General Services Administration, 
Information Management Division (CAI), Office of the Chief People 
Officer, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-1452
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH05



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OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS


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3240. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, 
HANDICAP, AND AGE IN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL 
ASSISTANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-6; 41 CFR 101-8

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking proposes to amend the FPMR to implement title 
VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (title VI), section 504 of the 
Rehabilitation Act of 1972 (section 504), and the Age Discrimination 
Act of 1975 (Age Discrimination Act). Together, these statutes prohibit 
discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, 
disability, and age in programs or activities that receive Federal 
financial assistance. GSA's proposed rulemaking was published as part 
of a joint notice of proposed rulemaking involving up to 24 agencies.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/06/00                    65 FR 76460
NPRM Comment Period End         01/05/01
Final Action                    08/00/02
Final Action Effective          09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

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

RIN: 3090-AH33



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OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTWIDE POLICY


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3241. FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION (FTR), CHAPTER 304 PAYMENT OF TRAVEL 
EXPENSES FROM A NON-FEDERAL SOURCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule Effective    10/30/89
Interim Final Rule              12/28/89                    54 FR 53321
Interim Final Rule 3 Effective  03/06/91
Interim Final Rule 3            03/08/91                     56 FR 9878
Interim Final Rule 3 Comment 
Period End                      05/07/91
Interim Final Rule 4            11/09/92                    57 FR 53283
Interim Final Rule 4 Effective  12/09/92
Interim Final Rule 4 Comment 
Period End                      01/08/93
NPRM                            05/04/01                    66 FR 22491
NPRM Comment Period End         07/03/01
Final Action                    12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Timothy J. Burke, Director, Travel Management Policy 
Division, Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services 
Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-1538
Fax: 202 501-0349
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AE19
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3242. FTR INTERIM RULE 7--INCOME TAX REIMBURSEMENT ALLOWANCE (ITRA)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5707

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 301-11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking amended the FTR to add authority to implement 
sections of the Travel and Transportation Reform Act of 1998, which 
authorize Federal agencies to reimburse Federal, State, and local 
income taxes incurred as a result of long-term official travel. It also 
allows for the reimbursement of penalty and interest payments due to 
incorrect withholdings by the employee's agency for tax years 1993 and 
1994.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule Effective    01/01/93
Interim Final Rule              06/18/99                    64 FR 32812
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/17/99
Final Action                    04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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Agency Contact: Timothy J. Burke, Director, Travel Management Policy 
Division, Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services 
Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-1538
Fax: 202 501-0349
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG99
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3243. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION; 
ACQUISITION OF LEASEHOLD INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY; HISTORIC PREFERENCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 552

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking updates GSAR clause 552.270-4, Historic 
Preference, that is used in the acquisition of leasehold interests. 
E.O. 13006 requires that Federal agencies give first consideration to 
historic properties within historic districts. If no such property is 
suitable, then Federal agencies shall consider other developed or 
undeveloped sites within historic districts. Federal agencies shall 
then consider historic properties outside of historic districts, if no 
suitable site within a district exists. As a result of the requirements 
of the E.O., 552.270-4 will be revised to establish the order of 
precedence.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/30/99                    64 FR 35122
NPRM Comment Period End         08/30/99
Second NPRM                     10/19/01                    66 FR 53193
NPRM Comment Period End         12/18/01
Final Action                    04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Rodney P. Lantier, Director, Regulatory Secretariat 
(MVRS), Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services 
Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-2647
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 3090-AH01
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3244. GSAR; TAX ADJUSTMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 552

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking establishes a provision at GSAR 552.270-74, 
Tax Adjustment. The provision outlines the methodology for calculating 
real estate taxes for use in solicitations for offers for acquisition 
of leasehold interests in real property.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/25/00                    65 FR 33799
NPRM Comment Period End         07/24/00
Final Action                    04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Rodney P. Lantier, Director, Regulatory Secretariat 
(MVRS), Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services 
Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-2647
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 3090-AH03
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3245. MAIL MANAGEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 44 USC 2904; PL 94-575, sec 2

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-9; 41 CFR 102-192

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-9 and moves it into the 
Federal Management Regulation at 102-192. The new rule, rewritten in 
plain language, establishes four requirements at the agency level. 
Specifically, all agencies must (1) have written security plans at the 
agency and facility level; (2) ensure that mail costs are identified at 
the program level; (3) ensure that all payments to the United States 
Postal Service are made using commercial payment processes (i.e., not 
using the Postal Service's Official Mail Accounting System)--the 
effective date of this requirement will be October 1, 2003; (4) have 
performance measures for mail operations. In addition, the new rule 
requires all agencies that spend over $1 million per year on postage to 
send GSA an annual report that states the total amounts spent on 
postage, verifies that facility security plans have been reviewed at 
the agency level, identifies performance measures in use, and describes 
the agency's plans to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their 
mail operations.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/29/01                    66 FR 29067
NPRM Comment Period End         07/30/01
NPRM Comment Period Extended    07/31/01                    66 FR 39473
NPRM Comment Period End         09/28/01
Interim Final Rule              04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Henry Maury, Senior Policy Analyst, Office of 
Transportation and Personal Property (MT), General Services 
Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 208-7928
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH13
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3246. CLARIFICATION OF HUBZONE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 519; 48 CFR 552

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Rodney P. Lantier, Director, Regulatory Secretariat 
(MVRS), Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services 
Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-2647
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 3090-AH17

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3247. GSAR; IDENTIFICATION OF ENERGY-EFFICIENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND 
SUPPLIES CONTAINING RECOVERED MATERIALS OR OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL 
ATTRIBUTES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 538; 48 CFR 552

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the GSAR for consistency with the 
proposed FAR revision of energy conservation regulations and President 
Clinton's issuance of E.O. 13123 on efficient energy management.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/18/00                    65 FR 44508
NPRM Comment Period End         09/18/00
Final Action                    07/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Rodney P. Lantier, Director, Regulatory Secretariat 
(MVRS), Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services 
Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-2647
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 3090-AH25
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3248. GSAR; GUIDANCE ON ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 532; 48 CFR 552

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking establishes procedures for implementing the 
Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 in accordance with Department 
of Treasury rules at 31 CFR part 208 and OMB Prompt Payment Act rules 
at 5 CFR 1315. To comply with these rules, GSA must collect specific 
vendor information. 5 CFR 1315.9(b) requires a proper invoice to 
include the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and banking 
information for electronic funds transfer, unless agency procedures 
provide otherwise. GSA will require the TIN on each invoice but will 
enter banking information on the GSA Form 300 in lieu of requiring it 
on the invoice.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Rodney P. Lantier, Director, Regulatory Secretariat 
(MVRS), Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services 
Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-2647
Fax: 202 501-4067

RIN: 3090-AH30
_______________________________________________________________________




3249.  CENTRALIZED FIELD REPRODUCTION SERVICES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 41 CFR 101-5.2

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-5.2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In January of 1998, all GSA reproduction facilities were 
transferred to the Defense Automated Printing Service (DAPS), 
Department of Defense (DoD), thereby transferring the GSA mission of 
providing reproduction services for customer agencies. As a result, the 
contents of Federal Property Management Regulation (FPMR) 101-5.2 (41 
CFR 101-5.2), Centralized Field Reproduction Services, will be removed 
from the FPMR. Any future regulation regarding GSA's involvement in 
centralized field reproduction services will be issued in the Federal 
Management Regulation (FMR).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Theodore Dale Freed, Associate Director, Printing and 
Forms Management Services, Office of Communications (XA), General 
Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-0492
Fax: 202 501-2343
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH37
_______________________________________________________________________




3250. REAL PROPERTY POLICIES UPDATE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 102-71 to 41 CFR 102-83

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Final Rule FMR parts 102-71 to 102-82 was published in the 
Federal Register on January 18, 2001, and was effective on January 18, 
2001. The completion of that regulatory action initiates the start of a 
new initiative entitled ``Real Property Policies Update.'' The goal of 
this new initiative is to amend FMR parts 102-71 to 102-82 to complete 
the transfer of policy from the FPMR to the FMR and to update policies, 
such as location of space policy, outleasing policy, historic 
preservation/E.O. 13006 policy, and security policy. This regulatory 
action will also create a separate part, FMR part 102-83, to deal 
specifically with the updated location of space policy.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/02
Final Action Effective          05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Stanley C. Langfeld, Director, Real Property Policy 
Division (MPR), Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services 
Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-1737
Fax: 202 219-0104
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH45
_______________________________________________________________________




3251.  CHANGE IN CONSUMER PRICE INDEX MINIMAL VALUE FOR FOREIGN GIFTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: sec 205(c), 63 Stat (40 USC 486(c)); sec 515, 91 Stat 
862 (5 USC 7342)

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 102-42

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Public Law 95-105 requires that at 3-year intervals following 
January 1, 1981, minimal value be redefined by the Administrator of 
General Services, after consultation

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with Secretary of State, to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index 
for the immediately preceding 3-year period.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gary Thompson, Program Analyst, Personal Property Mgmt 
Policy Division, Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services 
Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 208-7433
Fax: 202 501-6742

RIN: 3090-AH53
_______________________________________________________________________




3252.  FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS (FPMR) REAL PROPERTY 
POLICIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-6; 41 CFR 101-18; 41 CFR 101-19; 41 CFR 101-
20; 41 CFR 101-33; ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The General Services Administration is transferring coverage 
on real property policies to the Federal Management Regulation (FMR). A 
final rule published in the Federal Register at 66 FR 5358 (January 18, 
2001), moved many of the real property policies to the FMR. This final 
rule completes the transfer by removing all FPMR coverage on real 
property policies and providing cross references to direct readers to 
the coverage in the FMR.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/02
Final Action Effective          05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Stanley C. Langfeld, Director, Real Property Policy 
Division (MPR), Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services 
Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-1737
Fax: 202 219-0104
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH60
_______________________________________________________________________




3253.  FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION (FTR) AMENDMENT, MISCELLANEOUS 
CORRECTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5701 et seq.; 20 USC 905(a); 31 USC 1353

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 300; 41 CFR 301; 41 CFR 302

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule amends the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) to 
clarify various provisions of chapters 300, 301, and 302 regarding 
temporary duty (TDY) travel and relocation allowances and makes certain 
grammatical corrections where applicable.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Timothy J. Burke, Director, Travel Management Policy 
Division, Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services 
Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-1538
Fax: 202 501-0349
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH61



_______________________________________________________________________



PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE


                    ________________________________



3254. PRICING POLICY FOR OCCUPANCY IN GSA SPACE

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 102-85

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/08/01                    66 FR 23169
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/08/01
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/09/01
Final Action                    07/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Ronald Edward Kendall, Director, Policy and Analysis, 
Portfolio Management (PT), General Services Administration, Washington, 
DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4940
Fax: 202 219-1966

RIN: 3090-AG33

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General Services Administration (GSA)                 Long-Term Actions






_______________________________________________________________________



OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL


                    ________________________________



3255. PROHIBITED PURCHASES OF PROPERTY SOLD BY GSA

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Eugenia Ellison, Associate General Counsel, General Law 
Division Office of General Counsel, General Services Administration, 
Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-0765
Fax: 202 501-6347

RIN: 3090-AH50



_______________________________________________________________________



OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTWIDE POLICY


                    ________________________________



3256. GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) AND 
GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTS)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 105

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/23/02                     67 FR 3344
NPRM Comment Period End         03/25/02


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

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

RIN: 3090-AH35
_______________________________________________________________________


General Services Administration (GSA)                 Completed Actions






_______________________________________________________________________




3257. ANNUAL REAL PROPERTY INVENTORIES

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-3; 41 CFR 102-84

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/02/01                    66 FR 55593
Interim Final Rule Effective    11/02/01
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/02/02
Final Action                    03/14/02                    67 FR 11424
Final Action Effective          03/14/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Stanley C. Langfeld
Phone: 202 501-1737
Fax: 202 219-0104
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG55
_______________________________________________________________________




3258. DONATION OF SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-44; 41 CFR 102-37

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/18/02                     67 FR 2583
Final Action Effective          01/18/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Peter Zuidema
Phone: 202 501-3846
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH20
_______________________________________________________________________




3259. FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION (FTR); MAXIMUM PER DIEM RATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 300; 41 CFR 301

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          10/01/01
Final Action                    12/27/01                    66 FR 66794

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Timothy J. Burke

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

RIN: 3090-AH51
_______________________________________________________________________




3260.  FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION; MAXIMUM PER DIEM RATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5701 to 5709

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Public Law 99-234 (99 Stat. 1756), January 2, 1986, provides 
the Administrator of General Services with authority to establish 
maximum per diem rates for travel within the continental United States 
(CONUS). Properties in high cost travel areas are under no obligation 
to provide lodging to Federal travelers at the per diem rate. Thus, the 
General Services Administration established the Federal Premier Lodging 
Program (FPLP) to contract directly with properties in high cost travel 
markets to make available a set number of rooms to Federal travelers at 
contract rates. FPLP contract results, along with the lodging survey 
data are integrated together to determine reasonable per diem rates 
that more accurately reflect lodging costs in these areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          01/01/02
Final Action                    01/15/02                     67 FR 1899

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Timothy J. Burke, Director, Travel Management Policy 
Division, Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services 
Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-1538
Fax: 202 501-0349
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH52
_______________________________________________________________________




3261.  FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION; PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLE MILEAGE 
REIMBURSEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5707(b)

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 301-10.300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5707(b), the Administrator of General 
Services has the responsibility to establish the privately owned 
vehicle (POV) mileage reimbursement rates. Separate rates are set for 
airplanes, automobiles (including trucks), and motorcycles. In order to 
set these rates, GSA is required to conduct periodic investigations, in 
consultation with the Secretaries of Defense and Transportation, and 
representatives of Government employee organizations, of the cost of 
travel and the operation of POVs to employees while engaged on official 
business. As required, GSA conducted an investigation of the costs of 
operating a POV and reported the results to Congress.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/15/02                     67 FR 1902
Final Action Effective          01/21/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Timothy J. Burke, Director, Travel Management Policy 
Division, Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services 
Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-1538
Fax: 202 501-0349
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH54
_______________________________________________________________________




3262.  FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION; RELOCATION INCOME TAX (RIT) ALLOWANCE 
TAX TABLES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 3 CFR 1971 to 1975 Comp, p 586

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Federal, State, and Puerto Rico tax tables for 
calculating the relocation income tax (RIT) allowance must be updated 
yearly to reflect changes in Federal, State, and Puerto Rico income tax 
brackets and rates. The Federal, State, and Puerto Rico tax tables 
contained in this rule are for calculating the 2002 RIT allowance to be 
paid to relocating Federal employees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          01/01/02
Final Action                    02/01/02                     67 FR 4923

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Timothy J. Burke, Director, Travel Management Policy 
Division, Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services 
Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-1538
Fax: 202 501-0349
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH55
_______________________________________________________________________




3263.  FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION; MAXIMUM PER DIEM RATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5702 to 5709

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Public Law 99-234 (99 Stat. 1756), January 2, 1986, provides 
the Administrator of General Services with authority to establish 
maximum per diem rates for travel within the continental United States 
(CONUS). Properties in high cost travel areas are under no obligation 
to provide lodging to Federal travelers at the per diem rate. Thus, the 
General Services Administration established the Federal Premier Lodging 
Program (FPLP) to contract directly with properties in high cost travel 
markets to make available a set number of rooms to Federal travelers at 
contract rates. FPLP contract results along with the lodging survey 
data are integrated together to determine reasonable per diem rates 
that more accurately reflect lodging costs in these areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          02/15/02
Final Action                    02/19/02                     67 FR 7283

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Timothy J. Burke, Director, Travel Management Policy

[[Page 33912]]

Division, Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services 
Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-1538
Fax: 202 501-0349
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH56
_______________________________________________________________________




3264.  FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION; USING PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS AND 
FREQUENT TRAVELER PROGRAMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5707; 31 USC 1353

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Federal Travel Regulation (FTR), chapter 301 is being 
amended. Chapter 301-53, Using Promotional Materials and Frequent 
Traveler Programs, is a part of the revisions being made to chapter 301 
of the FTR.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/12/02                    67 FR 17946
Final Action Effective          04/12/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Timothy J. Burke, Director, Travel Management Policy 
Division, Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services 
Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-1538
Fax: 202 501-0349
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH57
_______________________________________________________________________




3265.  FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS; GENERAL POLICIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: sec 205(c), 63 Stat 390; 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule amends the Federal Property Management 
Regulations (FPMR), part 101-25, to remove those provisions requiring 
that promotional benefits, including frequent flyer miles earned on 
official travel, are the property of the Government. On December 28, 
2001, the President signed into law a provision that Federal employees 
may retain such promotional items for personal use.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/11/02                    67 FR 17650
Final Action Effective          04/11/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Henry Maury, Senior Policy Analyst, Office of 
Transportation and Personal Property (MT), General Services 
Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 208-7928
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH58
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