[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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Part V


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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.

     The agenda portion of this document updates the report 
published on December 3, 2001, and includes regulations expected to 
be issued and under review over the next 12 months. The next agenda 
and regulatory plan are scheduled to be published in the fall of 
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. Michele Peterson, 
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 Mrs. Pamela D. Fitzgerald, telephone 703-601-
4042, or write to Department of the Air Force, AF-CIO/P, 1155 Air 
Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330-1155, 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.

     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

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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: March 13, 2002.

 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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553        Settling Personnel and General Claims and Processing Advance Decision Requests.......     0790-AG47
554        Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, and Age in      0790-AG83
            Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance......................
555        Stars and Stripes (S&S) Newspaper....................................................     0790-AG84
556        Department of Defense Newspapers, Magazines, and Civilian Enterprise Publications....     0790-AG85
557        DoD Grant and Agreement Regulations..................................................     0790-AG87
558        Procedures for Settling Personnel and General Claims and Processing Advance Decision      0790-AG89
            Requests............................................................................
559        Waiver of Debts Resulting From Erroneous Payments of Pay and Allowances (DoD              0790-AG90
            Directive 1340.21)..................................................................
560        Waiver Procedures for Debts Resulting From Erroneous Payments of Pay and Allowances       0790-AG91
            (DoD Instruction 1340.23)...........................................................
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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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561        National Security Education Program (NSEP) Grants to Institutions of Higher Education     0790-AF59
            (DoD Instruction 1025.5)............................................................
562        Personnel Security Policies for Granting Access to Classified Information............     0790-AG54
563        National Policy on Reciprocity of Facilities and Guidelines for Implementation of         0790-AG55
            Reciprocity.........................................................................
564        National Policy on Technical Surveillance Countermeasures............................     0790-AG56
565        Implementation of the Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act of 1996.............     0790-AG60
566        Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of        0790-AG76
            Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations......................
567        Transactions Other Than Contracts, Grants, or Cooperative Agreements for Prototype        0790-AG92
            Projects............................................................................
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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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568        Teacher and Teacher's Aide Placement Assistance Program (Troops to Teachers) (DoD         0790-AF71
            Instruction 1404.13)................................................................
569        Former Spouse Payments From Retired Pay; Amendment (DoD Directive 1340.16 and DoD         0790-AG22
            7000.14-R, Vol 7, Part B)...........................................................
570        Restoration Advisory Boards (RABs)...................................................     0790-AG31
571        Closed, Transferred, and Transferring Ranges Containing Military Munitions...........     0790-AG46
572        Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Non-Procurement) and Governmentwide              0790-AG86
            Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants).......................................
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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573        Transactions Other Than Contracts, Grants, or Cooperative Agreements for Prototype        0790-AG79
            Projects............................................................................
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                                                      Office of the Secretary--Discontinued Entries
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  Regulation
Identification                                             Title                                             Date Withdrawn            Comments
    Number
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0790-AF27       Science, Mathematics, and Engineering (SME) Education                                           02/12/2002   Withdrawn
0790-AF72       DLA Acquisition Regulation; Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns            02/12/2002   Withdrawn
0790-AF73       DLA Acquisition Regulation; Fuel Allocation Procedures                                          02/12/2002   Withdrawn
0790-AG21       Military Assistance for Civil Disturbances (MACDIS) (DoD Directive 3025.12)                     02/12/2002   Withdrawn
0790-AG26       University Research Initiative Support Program (URISP)                                          02/12/2002   Withdrawn
0790-AG44       Commercial Activities Program Procedures (DoD Instruction 4100.33)                              02/12/2002   Withdrawn
0790-AG71       Eligibility Requirements for Education of Minor Dependents in Overseas Areas (DoD Directive     02/12/2002   Withdrawn
                 1342.13)
0790-AG72       Eligibility Procedures for the Education of Minor Dependents in Overseas Areas (DoD             02/12/2002   Withdrawn
                 Instruction 1342.XX)
0790-AG80       Revitalizing Base Closure Communities and Base Closure Community Assistance                     02/12/2002   Withdrawn
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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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574        Enterprise Software Agreements (DFARS Case 2000-D023)................................     0750-AD37
575        Restriction on Contingent Fees for Foreign Military Sales--Commercial Items (DFARS        0750-AD47
            Case 2000-D029).....................................................................
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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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576        Anticompetitive Teaming (DFARS Case 1999-D028).......................................     0750-AC98
577        Ocean Transportation by United States-Flag Vessels--Simplified Acquisition Threshold      0750-AD19
            (DFARS Case 2000-D014)..............................................................
578        Changes to Profit Policy (DFARS Case 2000-D018)......................................     0750-AD21
579        Balance of Payments Program (DFARS Case 2000-D020)...................................     0750-AD22
580        Performance-Based Service Contracts Using Part 12 Procedures (DFARS Case 2000-D306)..     0750-AD35
581        Subcontract Commerciality Determinations (DFARS Case 2000-D028)......................     0750-AD36
582        Utilization of Indian Organizations and Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises (DFARS Case     0750-AD42
            2000-D024)..........................................................................
583        Research and Development Streamlined Contracting Procedures (DFARS Case 2001-D002)...     0750-AD43
584        Department of Defense Pilot Mentor-Protege Program (DFARS Case 2001-D006)............     0750-AD52
585        Preference for Local 8(a) Contractors--Base Closure or Realignment (DFARS Case 2001-      0750-AD53
            D007)...............................................................................
586        Applicability of Competition Requirements to Purchases From a Required Source (DFARS      0750-AD57
            Case 2002-D003).....................................................................
587        Performance of Security Functions (DFARS Case 2001-D018).............................     0750-AD58
588        Partnership Agreement Between SBA and DoD (DFARS Case 2001-D016).....................     0750-AD59
589        Restriction on Acquisition of Vessel Propellers (DFARS Case 2002-D006)...............     0750-AD61
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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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590        Incremental Funding, Fixed-Price Contracts (DAR Case 90-037).........................     0750-AA07
591        Demilitarization (DFARS Case 92-D024)................................................     0750-AA09
592        Institutions of Higher Education (DFARS Case 1999-D303)..............................     0750-AD05
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                           Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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593        Acquisition of Commercial Items (DFARS Case 95-D712).................................     0750-AB00
594        Veterans Employment Emphasis (DFARS Case 97-D314)....................................     0750-AC20
595        Overseas Use of the Purchase Card in Contingency, Humanitarian, or Peacekeeping           0750-AD16
            Operations (DFARS Case 2000-D019)...................................................
596        Domestic Source Restrictions--Ball and Roller Bearings and Vessel Propellers (DFARS       0750-AD33
            Case 2000-D301).....................................................................
597        Multiyear Service Contracts (DFARS Case 2000-D304)...................................     0750-AD34
598        Reporting Requirements Relating to Multiyear Contracts (DFARS Case 2000-D303)........     0750-AD38
599        Qualification Requirements for Contracting Positions (DFARS Case 2000-D305)..........     0750-AD39
600        Cancellation of MIL-STD-973, Configuration Management (DFARS Case 2001-D001).........     0750-AD41
601        Caribbean Basin Country End Products (DFARS Case 2000-D302)..........................     0750-AD44
602        Cost or Pricing Data Threshold (DFARS Case 2000-D026)................................     0750-AD45
603        Tax Exemptions (Italy) (DFARS Case 2000-D027)........................................     0750-AD46
604        Use of Recovered Materials (DFARS Case 2001-D005)....................................     0750-AD50
605        Customary Progress Payment Rate for Large Business Concerns (DFARS Case 2001-D012)...     0750-AD51
606        Extension of the MOU--8(a) Program (DFARS Case 2001-D009)............................     0750-AD54
607        Switzerland-Implementation of Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding (DFARS Case        0750-AD60
            2001-D019)..........................................................................
608        Inapplicability of Limitation to Small Purchases of Miniature or Instrument Ball or       0750-AD62
            Roller Bearings Under Certain Circumstances (DFARS Case 2002-D004)..................
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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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609        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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610        Program for Qualifying DOD Freight Motor Carriers, Exempt Surface Freight Forwarders,     0702-AA36
            Shipper Agents, and Freight Brokers.................................................
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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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611        Environmental Quality; Procedures for Implementing the National Environmental Policy      0710-AA42
            Act (NEPA)..........................................................................
612        Natural Disaster Procedures: Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Activities of the       0710-AA47
            Corps of Engineers..................................................................
613        Programmatic Regulations for the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan...........     0710-AA49
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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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614        Proposed Revision to the Clean Water Act Regulatory Definitions of ``Fill Material''      0710-AA48
            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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615        Regulatory Programs of the Corps of Engineers........................................     0710-AA30
616        Regulatory Programs of the Corps of Engineers--Wetland Delineator Certification           0710-AA38
            Program.............................................................................
617        Regulatory Programs of the Corps of Engineers, Endangered Species Act; Scope of           0710-AA43
            Analysis............................................................................
618        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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619        Policies and Responsibilities for Implementation of the National Environmental Policy     0703-AA51
            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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620        Use of Department of the Navy Aviation Facilities by Other Than United States             0703-AA48
            Department of Defense Aircraft......................................................
621        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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622        Installation Entry Policy, Civil Disturbance Intervention and Disaster Assistance....     0701-AA64
623        Wake Island Code.....................................................................     0701-AA65
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                                                    Department of the Air Force--Discontinued Entries
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  Regulation
Identification                                             Title                                             Date Withdrawn            Comments
    Number
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0701-AA58       Appointment to the United States Air Force Academy                                              03/11/2002   Withdrawn
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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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624        CHAMPUS/TRICARE; Implementation of the Pharmacy Benefits Program.....................     0720-AA63
625        Collection From Third-Party Payers of Reasonable Charges of Healthcare Services......     0720-AA67
626        Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Voluntary        0720-AA69
            Disenrollment From the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP)........................
627        TRICARE; Waiver of Certain TRICARE Deductibles; Clarification of the TRICARE Prime        0720-AA72
            Enrollment Period...................................................................
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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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628        Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Hospital         0720-AA20
            Payment for Ambulatory Care (DoD 6010.8-R)..........................................
629        TRICARE; Revisions to Coverage Criteria for Transplants, Cardiac and Pulmonary            0720-AA28
            Rehabilitation and Ambulance Services...............................................
630        Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Exception to     0720-AA41
            the CHAMPUS Dual Compensation/Conflict of Interest Provisions.......................
631        Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Prosthetic       0720-AA49
            Devices.............................................................................
632        Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Double           0720-AA50
            Coverage............................................................................
633        Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); TRICARE          0720-AA52
            Program; Double Coverage; Third-Party Recoveries....................................
634        Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS);                  0720-AA56
            Establishment of an Appeals Process for TRICARE Claimcheck Denials..................
635        Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Methodology      0720-AA57
            for Coverage of NIH-Sponsored Clinical Trials.......................................
636        TRICARE; Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS);         0720-AA60
            Bonus Payments in Medically Underserved Areas.......................................
637        CHAMPUS/TRICARE; Partial Implementation of Pharmacy Benefits Program; Implementation      0720-AA62
            of National Defense Authorization Act Medical Benefits for Fiscal Year 2001.........
638        Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services; Individual Case            0720-AA65
            Management Program for Persons With Extraordinary Conditions (ICMP-PEC).............
639        TRICARE; Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS);         0720-AA66
            Eligibility and Payment Procedures for CHAMPUS Beneficiaries Age 65 and Over........
640        TRICARE Prime Remote for Active Duty Family Members..................................     0720-AA68
641        Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS): Enuretic         0720-AA70
            Devices, Breast Reconstructive Surgery, PFPWD Valid Authorization Period, Early
            Intervention Services...............................................................
642        TRICARE; Sub-Acute Care Program; Uniform Skilled Nursing Facility Benefit; Home           0720-AA73
            Health Care Benefit; Adopting Medicare Payment Methods for Skilled Nursing
            Facilities and Home Health Care Providers...........................................
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                       Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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643        Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Enrollment       0720-AA59
            of Certain Family Members of E-4 and Below Into TRICARE Prime.......................
644        Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Enhancement      0720-AA61
            of Dental Benefits Under the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program.........................
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Department of Defense (DOD)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (OS)



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553. SETTLING PERSONNEL AND GENERAL CLAIMS AND PROCESSING ADVANCE 
DECISION REQUESTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 31 USC 3702

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 281

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.

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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 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

Related RIN: Related To 0790-AG89, Related To 0790-AG90, Related To 
0790-AG91
RIN: 0790-AG47
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554. 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                            05/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/02

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
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555. 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 designates the successor-in-interest to S&S.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/02

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
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556. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




557. 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

[[Page 32989]]

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                            05/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




558.  PROCEDURES FOR SETTLING PERSONNEL AND GENERAL CLAIMS AND 
PROCESSING ADVANCE DECISION REQUESTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 31 USC 3702

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 282

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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Related RIN: Related To 0790-AG47, Related To 0790-AG90, Related To 
0790-AG91
RIN: 0790-AG89
_______________________________________________________________________




559.  WAIVER OF DEBTS RESULTING FROM ERRONEOUS PAYMENTS OF PAY AND 
ALLOWANCES (DOD DIRECTIVE 1340.21)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 31 USC 3702

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 283

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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Related RIN: Related To 0790-AG47, Related To 0790-AG89, Related To 
0790-AG91
RIN: 0790-AG90
_______________________________________________________________________




560.  WAIVER PROCEDURES FOR DEBTS RESULTING FROM ERRONEOUS PAYMENTS 
OF PAY AND ALLOWANCES (DOD INSTRUCTION 1340.23)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 31 USC 3702

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 284

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

[[Page 32990]]

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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Related RIN: Related To 0790-AG47, Related To 0790-AG89, Related To 
0790-AG90
RIN: 0790-AG91
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (OS)



_______________________________________________________________________




561. 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                    05/00/02
Final Action Effective          06/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




562. 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                    05/00/02
Final Action Effective          06/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




563. 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                    05/00/02
Final Action Effective          06/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




564. NATIONAL POLICY ON TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCE COUNTERMEASURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: EO 12968

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 149

[[Page 32991]]

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                    05/00/02
Final Action Effective          06/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




565. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WILDFIRE SUPPRESSION AIRCRAFT TRANSFER ACT OF 
1996

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 104-307

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                    05/00/02
Final Action Effective          06/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




566. 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                    05/00/02
Final Action Effective          06/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 103-160

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule outlines the conditions for appropriate use enacted 
bylaw, defines a nontraditional Defense contractor, and provides audit 
policy application to transactions other than contracts, grants or 
cooperative agreements for prototype projects. 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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/21/01                    66 FR 58422
NPRM Comment Period End         01/22/02
Public Meeting                  03/27/02                     67 FR 9632
Final Action                    05/00/02
Final Action Effective          06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 32992]]

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

RIN: 0790-AG92
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Long-Term Actions


Office of the Secretary (OS)



_______________________________________________________________________




568. 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

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 0790-AF71
_______________________________________________________________________




569. 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

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0790-AG22
_______________________________________________________________________




570. 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

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 0790-AG31
_______________________________________________________________________




571. 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

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: John Selstrom
Phone: 703 697-5372

RIN: 0790-AG46
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 25; 32 CFR 26

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/23/02                     67 FR 3265
NPRM Comment Period End         03/25/02                     67 FR 3267


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Herbst
Phone: 703 696-0372
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AG86

[[Page 32993]]

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Completed Actions


Office of the Secretary (OS)



_______________________________________________________________________




573. 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                    11/15/01                    66 FR 57381
Final Action Effective          12/17/01                    66 FR 57382

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
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)



_______________________________________________________________________




574. 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 252.251

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                            01/29/02                     67 FR 4231
NPRM Comment Period End         04/01/02
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3D139, OUSD A&T, 
3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 847-6999
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD37
_______________________________________________________________________




575. RESTRICTION ON CONTINGENT FEES FOR FOREIGN MILITARY SALES--
COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DFARS CASE 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                            05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3D139, OUSD A&T, 
3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 847-6999
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD47

[[Page 32994]]

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Department of Defense (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)



_______________________________________________________________________




576. 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
NPRM                            11/01/01                    66 FR 55157
NPRM Comment Period End         12/31/01
Final Action                    05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3D139, OUSD A&T, 
3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 847-6999
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AC98
_______________________________________________________________________




577. OCEAN TRANSPORTATION BY UNITED STATES-FLAG VESSELS--SIMPLIFIED 
ACQUISITION 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                    05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3D139, OUSD A&T, 
3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 847-6999
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD19
_______________________________________________________________________




578. CHANGES 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
NPRM                            09/21/01                    66 FR 48649
NPRM Comment Period End         11/20/01
Final Action                    06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3D139, OUSD A&T, 
3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 847-6999
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD21
_______________________________________________________________________




579. 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                    05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3D139, OUSD A&T, 
3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 847-6999
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD22
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 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, which 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

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Interim Final Rule              12/06/01                    66 FR 63335
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/04/02
Final Action                    05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3D139, OUSD A&T, 
3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 847-6999
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD35
_______________________________________________________________________




581. 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 Contractor 
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                    06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3D139, OUSD A&T, 
3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 847-6999
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD36
_______________________________________________________________________




582. 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, which 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                    05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3D139, OUSD A&T, 
3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 847-6999
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD42
_______________________________________________________________________




583. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT STREAMLINED 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 research and development streamlined solicitation/contract 
website.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     01/17/01
NPRM                            12/06/01                    66 FR 63348
NPRM Comment Period End         02/04/02
Final Action                    06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3D139, OUSD A&T, 
3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 847-6999
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD43
_______________________________________________________________________




584. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PILOT MENTOR-PROTEGE PROGRAM (DFARS CASE 
2001-D006)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-398, sec 807

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219.71; 48 CFR 252.232; 48 CFR app I

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to add women-owned small 
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                    05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3D139, OUSD A&T,

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3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 847-6999
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD52
_______________________________________________________________________




585. 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

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                    05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3D139, OUSD A&T, 
3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 847-6999
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD53
_______________________________________________________________________




586.  APPLICABILITY OF COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS TO PURCHASES FROM A 
REQUIRED SOURCE (DFARS CASE 2002-D003)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 107-107, sec 811

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 208.6; 48 CFR 210.0

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to require market 
research before purchasing any product from Federal Prison Industries 
(FPI), to determine whether the FPI product is comparable in price, 
quality, and time of delivery to products available from the private 
sector.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     01/08/02
Interim Final Rule              05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3D139, OUSD A&T, 
3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 847-6999
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD57
_______________________________________________________________________




587.  PERFORMANCE OF SECURITY FUNCTIONS (DFARS CASE 2001-D018)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 237.1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 1010 
of the USA Patriot Act. Section 1010 permits DoD to contract for 
security functions at military installations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     12/04/01
Interim Final Rule              05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3D139, OUSD A&T, 
3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 847-6999
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD58
_______________________________________________________________________




588.  PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT BETWEEN SBA AND DOD (DFARS CASE 
2001-D016)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219.800

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to implement a 
Partnership Agreement between DoD and the Small Business Administration 
(SBA). The agreement 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                     11/07/01
Final Action                    05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3D139, OUSD A&T, 
3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 847-6999
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD59
_______________________________________________________________________




589.  RESTRICTION ON ACQUISITION OF VESSEL PROPELLERS (DFARS 
CASE 2002-D006)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.7020-4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to clarify that the 
statutory restriction on acquisition of vessel propellers from foreign 
sources applies only to DoD contracts that use fiscal year 2000 or 2001 
funds.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     01/28/02
Final Action                    05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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Agency Contact: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3D139, OUSD A&T, 
3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 847-6999
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD61
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Long-Term Actions


Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)



_______________________________________________________________________




590. 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: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 847-6999
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AA07
_______________________________________________________________________




591. 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

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 847-6999
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AA09
_______________________________________________________________________




592. 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

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 847-6999
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD05
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Completed Actions


Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)



_______________________________________________________________________




593. 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                    11/01/01                    66 FR 55121

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3D139, OUSD A&T, 
3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 847-6999
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AB00
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 105-56, sec 8117

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 209.104; 48 CFR 212.503; 48 CFR 213.005; 48 CFR 
217.207; 48 CFR 222.1304; 48 CFR 252.209

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to implement a 
prohibition

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on obligation or expenditure of funds with a contractor who has not 
submitted a required report on employment of Vietnam veterans.

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
Final Action                    01/29/02                     67 FR 4208

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3D139, OUSD A&T, 
3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 847-6999
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AC20
_______________________________________________________________________




595. 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 contracting 
officers, in support of contingency, humanitarian, or peacekeeping 
operations, to use the Governmentwide commercial purchase card on a 
stand-alone basis 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                    11/01/01                    66 FR 55123

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3D139, OUSD A&T, 
3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 847-6999
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD16
_______________________________________________________________________




596. DOMESTIC SOURCE RESTRICTIONS--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 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 (Pub. L. 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                    10/01/01                    66 FR 49862

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3D139, OUSD A&T, 
3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 847-6999
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD33
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-398, 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 which 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                    12/06/01                    66 FR 63336

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3D139, OUSD A&T, 
3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 847-6999
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD34
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-398, 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, which requires an annual report that addresses all multiyear 
contracts, regardless of dollar value. Section 806 also requires a 
separate

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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                    12/06/01                    66 FR 63336

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3D139, OUSD A&T, 
3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 847-6999
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD38
_______________________________________________________________________




599. 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 Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
Year 2001, which 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 warranted above the 
simplified acquisition threshold.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     11/08/00
Case Closed                     01/15/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3D139, OUSD A&T, 
3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 847-6999
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD39
_______________________________________________________________________




600. 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: Modifies 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                    10/01/01                    66 FR 49865

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3D139, OUSD A&T, 
3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 847-6999
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD41
_______________________________________________________________________




601. 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. Specifically, amends the definition of ``Caribbean Basin country 
end 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                    01/29/02                     67 FR 4210

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3D139, OUSD A&T, 
3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 847-6999
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD44
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 215.404; 48 CFR 253.215

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     11/27/00
Final Action                    10/01/01                    66 FR 49862

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3D139, OUSD A&T, 
3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 847-6999
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD45

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603. 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                            09/21/01                    66 FR 48652
NPRM Comment Period End         11/20/01
Final Action                    01/29/02                     67 FR 4209

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3D139, OUSD A&T, 
3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 847-6999
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD46
_______________________________________________________________________




604. 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                    10/01/01                    66 FR 49864

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3D139, OUSD A&T, 
3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 847-6999
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD50
_______________________________________________________________________




605. CUSTOMARY PROGRESS PAYMENT RATE FOR LARGE BUSINESS CONCERNS (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                    10/01/01                    66 FR 49864

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3D139, OUSD A&T, 
3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 847-6999
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD51
_______________________________________________________________________




606. 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                    10/01/01                    66 FR 49863

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3D139, OUSD A&T, 
3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 847-6999
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD54
_______________________________________________________________________




607.  SWITZERLAND-IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF 
UNDERSTANDING (DFARS CASE 2001-D019)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.872-1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to reflect a 
determination of the Deputy Secretary of Defense that it is 
inconsistent with the public interest to apply the restrictions of the 
Buy American Act to the acquisition of defense equipment produced in 
Switzerland.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     12/12/01
Final Action                    01/29/02                     67 FR 4209

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense,

[[Page 33001]]

Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3D139, OUSD A&T, 
3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 847-6999
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD60
_______________________________________________________________________




608.  INAPPLICABILITY OF LIMITATION TO SMALL PURCHASES OF MINIATURE 
OR INSTRUMENT BALL OR ROLLER BEARINGS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES (DFARS 
CASE 2002-D004)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107-107, sec 835

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 835 
of the FY 2002 National Defense Authorization Act. Section 835 provides 
an exception for micropurchases of certain ball or roller bearings from 
the statutory requirement to procure bearings from domestic sources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     01/08/02
Case Closed                     02/27/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gail Cruz, Admin Assistant, Department of Defense, 
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3D139, OUSD A&T, 
3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 847-6999
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD62
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Department of the Army (DOA)



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609. 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 environmental 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                    05/00/02

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 Declassification 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
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Department of Defense (DOD)                           Completed Actions


Department of the Army (DOA)



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610.  PROGRAM FOR QUALIFYING DOD FREIGHT MOTOR CARRIERS, EXEMPT 
SURFACE FREIGHT FORWARDERS, SHIPPER AGENTS, AND FREIGHT BROKERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101-5127; 49 USC 31132; 49 USC 31136; 49 USC 
31142

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 619

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action removes 32 CFR part 619 published in the Federal 
Register August 20, 1993 (58 FR 44405, amended at 61 FR 49060, Sept. 
18, 1996). Due to changes in the laws governing interstate commerce, 
including a transition of much of our procurement from nonFAR to FAR 
contract procedures, this rule is obsolete and no longer applies to or 
governs the qualifications of carriers to do business with the Military 
Traffic Management Command or with the Department of Defense.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/20/01                    66 FR 65651
Final Action Effective          12/20/01

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 Declassification 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-AA36

[[Page 33002]]

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Department of Defense (DOD)                         Proposed Rule Stage


U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)



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611. 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                            06/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/02
Final Action                    10/00/02
Final Action Effective          02/00/03

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-PC), 
441 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20314-1000
Phone: 202 761-4589

RIN: 0710-AA42
_______________________________________________________________________




612. 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 (Pub. L. 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                            02/26/02                     67 FR 8748
NPRM Comment Period End         04/29/02
Final Action                    07/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




613.  PROGRAMMATIC REGULATIONS FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE EVERGLADES 
RESTORATION PLAN

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 106-541

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 385

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 11, 2002.

Abstract: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was directed to develop a 
Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (Plan) to restore and 
preserve south Florida's natural ecosystem, while enhancing water 
supplies and maintaining flood protection. The Water Resources 
Development Act of 2000 required that the Secretary of the Army, after 
notice and opportunity for public comment and with concurrence of the 
Governor of Florida and the Secretary of the Interior and consultation 
with the Seminole Tribe of Indians of Florida, the Miccosukee Tribe of 
Indians of Florida, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
Agency, the Secretary of Commerce, and other Federal, State, and local 
agencies, promulgate programmatic regulations to ensure that the goals 
and purposes of the Plan are achieved. The purpose of these 
programmatic regulations is to establish a process for the development 
of project implementation reports, project cooperation agreements, and 
operating manuals that ensure that the goals and the objectives of the 
Plan are achieved; to ensure that new information resulting from 
changes or unforeseen circumstances, new scientific or technical 
information, or information that is developed through the principles of 
adaptive management contained in the Plan, or future authorized changes 
to the Plan; and to ensure the protection of the natural system 
consistent with the goals and purposes of the Plan, including the 
establishment of interim goals to provide a means by which the 
restoration success of the Plan may be evaluated throughout the 
implementation process.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Gary M. Hardesty, Program Manager, Everglades 
Restoration, Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, ATTN: 
CECW-B, 441 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20314-1000
Phone: 202 761-5854

RIN: 0710-AA49

[[Page 33003]]

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Department of Defense (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)



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614. PROPOSED REVISION TO THE CLEAN WATER ACT REGULATORY DEFINITIONS 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                    05/00/02

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
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)



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615. 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: Michael D. Smith
Phone: 202 761-4598

RIN: 0710-AA30
_______________________________________________________________________




616. 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: 202 761-4598

RIN: 0710-AA38
_______________________________________________________________________




617. 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: Michael D. Smith
Phone: 202 761-4598

RIN: 0710-AA43
_______________________________________________________________________




618. 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
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Department of the Navy (NAVY)



_______________________________________________________________________




619. 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                    06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 33004]]

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
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Department of Defense (DOD)                           Long-Term Actions


Department of the Navy (NAVY)



_______________________________________________________________________




620. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




621. 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
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Department of the Air Force (AF)



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622. 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 commander's 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                    05/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




623. 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                    05/00/02

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 Department 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

[[Page 33005]]

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0701-AA65
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Department of Defense (DOD)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs (DODOASHA)



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624.  CHAMPUS/TRICARE; IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PHARMACY BENEFITS 
PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule is designed to implement section 701 of the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000. This rule 
establishes procedures for the inclusion of pharmaceutical agents on a 
Uniform Formulary based upon relative clinical effectiveness and cost 
effectiveness; establishes cost-sharing requirements, including a 
tiered co-payment structure, for generic, formulary and non-formulary 
pharmaceutical agents; establishes procedures to assure the 
availability of pharmaceutical agents not included on the Uniform 
Formulary to eligible beneficiaries at the non-formulary cost-share 
tier; establishes procedures to receive pharmaceutical agents not 
included on the Uniform Formulary, but considered clinically necessary, 
under the same terms and conditions as an agent on the Uniform 
Formulary; establishes procedures to assure the availability of 
clinically appropriate non-formulary pharmaceutical agents to members 
of the Uniformed Services; establishes procedures for prior 
authorization when required; and establishes a Department of Defense 
Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee (DoD P&T Committee) and a Uniform 
Formulary Beneficiary Advisory Panel. Other administrative amendments 
are also made to clarify specific policies that relate to the program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mike Kottyan, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs
Phone: 303 676-3520

RIN: 0720-AA63
_______________________________________________________________________




625.  COLLECTION FROM THIRD-PARTY PAYERS OF REASONABLE CHARGES OF 
HEALTHCARE SERVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 1095; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 220

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements provisions of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000, which amended 10 U.S.C. 1095 to 
replace the ``reasonable cost'' basis of the Third-Party Collection 
Program with a ``reasonable charge'' basis and which added 10 U.S.C. 
1097b(b) to authorize methods to be used for the computation of 
reasonable charges. We propose to adopt the ``reasonable charge'' basis 
and generally to use CHAMPUS payment rates as the reasonable charges 
under the Program. This rule also implements 10 U.S.C. 1079b, as added 
by section 732 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
Year 2002. This section specifically addresses the charging of fees for 
care to civilians who are not covered beneficiaries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: LtCol Rose Layman, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs
Phone: 703 681-8910

RIN: 0720-AA67
_______________________________________________________________________




626.  CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); VOLUNTARY DISENROLLMENT FROM THE TRICARE RETIREE DENTAL 
PROGRAM (TRDP)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements section 726 of the Floyd D. Spence 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001, which amended 
10 U.S.C. 1076c to allow for voluntary disenrollment from the TRICARE 
Retiree Dental Program in certain circumstances.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/30/02                     67 FR 4375
NPRM Comment Period End         04/01/02
Final Action                    06/00/02
Final Action Effective          08/00/02

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
Phone: 303 676-3682

RIN: 0720-AA69
_______________________________________________________________________




627.  TRICARE; WAIVER OF CERTAIN TRICARE DEDUCTIBLES; CLARIFICATION 
OF THE TRICARE PRIME ENROLLMENT PERIOD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 33006]]

Abstract: This rule implements section 714 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000, which authorizes the Secretary 
of Defense to waive the TRICARE deductible in certain cases for care 
provided to a dependent of a member of a Reserve Component or the 
National Guard who is called to active duty for more than 30 days but 
less than one year. In implementing this rule, we are limiting this to 
Reserve Component and National Guard members called to active duty in 
support of contingency operations. The term ``contingency operations'' 
is defined at 10 U.S.C. 101(a)(13). This rule also establishes 
circumstances under which eligible beneficiaries may enroll in TRICARE 
Prime for a period of less than 1 year.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0720-AA72
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Department of Defense (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs (DODOASHA)



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628. 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                    05/00/02
Final Action Effective          06/00/02

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
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629. TRICARE; REVISIONS TO COVERAGE CRITERIA FOR TRANSPLANTS, CARDIAC 
AND PULMONARY REHABILITATION AND AMBULANCE SERVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements a number of regulatory revisions 
relating to TRICARE coverage for transplants and related services, 
cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation and ambulance services. They are 
(1) clarification of TRICARE coverage and time limitations on 
preauthorizations for solid organ and stem cell transplantation for 
beneficiaries whose conditions are considered appropriate for 
transplantation according to guidelines adopted by the Executive 
Director, TRICARE Management Activity (TMA), or a designee; (2) 
clarification of TRICARE coverage for ambulance service for organ and 
stem cell transplant candidates; (3) recognition of certain transplant 
centers as authorized TRICARE institutional providers according to 
provisions adopted by the Executive Director, TMA, or a designee; (4) 
clarification of pediatric consortium programs for organ 
transplantation according to provisions adopted by the Executive 
Director, TMA, or a designee; (5) extension of coverage for cardiac 
rehabilitation for those patients who have had heart valve surgery, 
heart or heart-lung transplantation; (6) establishment of coverage for 
pulmonary rehabilitation for beneficiaries whose conditions are 
considered appropriate for pulmonary rehabilitation according to 
guidelines adopted by the Executive Director, TMA, or a designee; and 
(7) elimination of payment restrictions for Military Treatment Facility 
(MTF) ordered ambulance transfers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/17/95                    60 FR 14403
NPRM Comment Period End         05/16/95
Final Action                    05/00/02
Final Action Effective          06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marty Maxey, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant 
Secretary for Health Affairs
Phone: 303 676-3627

RIN: 0720-AA28
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630. 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

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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                    05/00/02
Final Action Effective          06/00/02

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
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631. 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, 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                    05/00/02
Final Action Effective          06/00/02

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
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632. 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                    05/00/02
Final Action Effective          06/00/02

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
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633. 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 the 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                    05/00/02
Final Action Effective          06/00/02

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

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634. 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                    05/00/02
Final Action Effective          06/00/02

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
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635. 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 
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                    05/00/02
Final Action Effective          06/00/02

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
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636. 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 TRICARE program and as described 
in instructions issued by the Executive Director, TRICARE Management 
Activity. This rule promotes a reimbursement enhancement to a limited 
number of providers designed to increase TRICARE beneficiary access to 
care.

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                    05/00/02
Final Action Effective          06/00/02

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

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 1, 2001, Implements Public Law 
106-398.
Provisions of act effective October 30, 2000, or 180 days thereafter.

Abstract: This rule implements several sections of the Floyd D. Spence 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001. The rule 
allows coverage of physical examinations for beneficiaries ages 5 
through 11 that are required in connection with school enrollment; 
provides an additional 2-year period for survivors of deceased active-
duty members to remain eligible for TRICARE medical and dental benefits 
at active-duty dependent rates; extends eligibility for medical and 
dental benefits to Medal of Honor recipients and their immediate 
dependents in the same manner as if the recipient were entitled to 
retired pay; partially implements the Pharmacy Benefits Program 
establishing revised copays and cost-shares for the prescription drug 
benefit; implements the TRICARE Senior Pharmacy Program by establishing 
a new eligibility for

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prescription drug benefits for Medicare-eligible retirees; allows a 
waiver of copayments, cost-shares, and deductibles for all Uniformed 
Services TRICARE-eligible active-duty family members residing with 
their TRICARE Prime Remote-eligible Active-Duty Service Member Sponsor 
within a TRICARE Prime Remote designated area until implementation of 
the TRICARE Prime Remote for Family Member Program or October 30, 2001, 
whichever is later; provides for the elimination of TRICARE Prime 
copayments for active-duty family members enrolled in TRICARE Prime; 
provides for the reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses for 
TRICARE Prime beneficiaries referred by a primary care provider to a 
specialty care provider who provides services over 100 miles away; and 
reduces the maximum amount which retirees, their family members, and 
survivors would be liable from $7,500 to $3,000.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              02/09/01                     66 FR 9651
Interim Final Rule; Correction  03/26/01                    66 FR 16400
Interim Final Rule; Change in 
Effective Date                  04/01/01                    66 FR 10367
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/10/01                     66 FR 9651
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/10/01
Final Action                    05/00/02
Final Action Effective          06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Tariq Shahid, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs
Phone: 303 676-3801

RIN: 0720-AA62
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638. 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                    05/00/02
Final Action Effective          06/00/02

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

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 1, 2001, Implements section 
712 of FY 2001 NDAA.

Abstract: This rule implements section 712 of the Floyd D. Spence 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001. Section 712 
extends TRICARE eligibility to persons age 65 and over who would 
otherwise have lost their TRICARE eligibility due to attainment of 
entitlement to hospital insurance benefits under Part A of Medicare. In 
order for these individuals to retain their TRICARE eligibility, they 
must be enrolled in the supplementary medical insurance program under 
Part B of Medicare. In general, in the case of medical or dental care 
provided to these individuals for which payment may be made under both 
Medicare and TRICARE, Medicare is the primary payer and TRICARE will 
normally pay the actual out-of-pocket costs incurred by the person. 
This rule prescribes TRICARE payment procedures and makes revisions to 
TRICARE rules to accommodate Medicare-eligible CHAMPUS beneficiaries. 
The Department is publishing this rule as an interim final rule in 
order to meet the statutorily required effective date.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              08/03/01                    66 FR 40601
Interim Final Rule Effective    10/01/01
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/02/01
Final Action                    05/00/02
Final Action Effective          06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0720-AA66
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640.  TRICARE PRIME REMOTE FOR ACTIVE DUTY FAMILY MEMBERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements 10 U.S.C. 1079(p), as added by section 
722(b) of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2001. This rule provides coverage for medical care for 
active-duty family members who reside with an active-duty member of the 
Uniformed Services assigned to remote areas and eligible for the 
program known as TRICARE Prime Remote. Active-duty family members who 
enroll in TRICARE Prime Remote for Active-Duty Family Members (TPRADFM) 
will enjoy benefits generally comparable to TRICARE Prime enrollees 
including access standards, benefit coverage, and cost-shares.

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              02/06/02                     67 FR 5477
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/08/02
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/08/02
Final Action                    06/00/02
Final Action Effective          08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: LCDR Robert Styron, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs
Phone: 703 681-0064

RIN: 0720-AA68
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641.  CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS): ENURETIC DEVICES, BREAST RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, PFPWD VALID 
AUTHORIZATION PERIOD, EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule removes the exclusion of enuresis alarms, corrects 
contradictory language as it relates to breast reconstructive surgery, 
changes the valid period of an authorization for services and items 
under the Program for Persons with Disabilities, implements section 640 
of Public Law 105-17, which establishes the CHAMPUS payment 
relationship for IDEA part C and items, and revises a statement to the 
paragraph at 32 CFR 199.4(g)(15)(i)(D).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/15/00                    65 FR 68957
NPRM Comment Period End         01/16/01
Final Action                    05/00/02
Final Action Effective          06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Second Agency Contact: Mike Kottyan, 303 676-
3520

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-AA70
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642.  TRICARE; SUB-ACUTE CARE PROGRAM; UNIFORM SKILLED NURSING 
FACILITY BENEFIT; HOME HEALTH CARE BENEFIT; ADOPTING MEDICARE PAYMENT 
METHODS FOR SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES AND HOME HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule partially implements the TRICARE ``sub-acute and 
long-term care program reform'' enacted by Congress in the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002, Public Law 107-107, 
specifically: (1) Establishment of ``an effective, efficient, and 
integrated sub-acute care benefits program,'' with skilled nursing 
facility and home health care benefits modeled after those of the 
Medicare Program; (2) adoption of Medicare payment methods for skilled 
nursing facility, home health care, and certain other institutional 
health care providers; (3) adoption of Medicare rules on balance 
billing of beneficiaries, prohibiting it by institutional providers and 
limiting it by non-institutional providers; (4) change in the statutory 
exclusion of coverage for custodial and domiciliary care.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/00/02
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/00/02
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: Additional Agency Contacts: David Bennett, 303 
676-3494, and Stan Regensberg, 303 676-3742

Agency Contact: Tariq Shahid, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs
Phone: 303 676-3801

RIN: 0720-AA73
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Department of Defense (DOD)                           Completed Actions


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643. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); ENROLLMENT OF CERTAIN FAMILY MEMBERS OF E-4 AND BELOW INTO 
TRICARE PRIME

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule provides for enrollment of certain family members 
of E-4 and below in TRICARE Prime. Sponsors with non-enrolled family 
members will be automatically referred to the local TRICARE Service 
Center for enrollment. They will be given the opportunity to select or 
be assigned a primary care manager or to refuse enrollment into TRICARE 
Prime. This enrollment may be terminated at any time and these family 
members may re-enroll 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                    02/12/02                     67 FR 6408
Final Action Effective          02/12/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0720-AA59
_______________________________________________________________________




644. 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/14/00                    65 FR 49491
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/14/00
Final Action Effective          10/01/00                     67 FR 4353
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/13/00                    65 FR 49491
Final Action                    01/30/02                     67 FR 4353

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
Phone: 303 676-3682

RIN: 0720-AA61
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