[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[National Aeronautics and Space Administration Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

14 CFR Ch. V

Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: NASA's regulatory agenda describes those regulations being 
considered for development or amendment by NASA, the need and legal 
basis for the actions being considered, the name and telephone number 
of the knowledgeable official, whether a regulatory analysis is 
required, and the status of regulations previously reported. This 
edition of the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory 
Actions includes The Regulatory Plan, which appears in part II of this 
issue of the Federal Register. NASA's Statement of Regulatory 
Priorities is included in part II.

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cheryl E. Parker (202) 358-0252.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB guidelines dated July 17, 2002, ``Fall 
2002 Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and 
Deregulatory Actions'' require a regulatory agenda of those regulations 
under development and review to be published in the Federal Register 
each April and October.

 John D. Werner,

Director, Management Assessment Division.

                       National Aeronautics and Space Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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3595        Research Misconduct.................................................................     2700-AC50
3596        NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook.......................................     2700-AC55
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                         National Aeronautics and Space Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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3597        Cross-Waiver of Liability...........................................................     2700-AB51
3598        Code of Conduct for International Space Station Crew................................     2700-AC40
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                        National Aeronautics and Space Administration--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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3599        Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System; Use and Reimbursement Policy for Non-U.S.      2700-AA29
            Government Users....................................................................
3600        Miscellaneous Administrative Changes to the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation          2700-AC33
            Supplement (NFS)....................................................................
3601        Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, and Age in     2700-AC41
            Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance......................
3602        Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide              2700-AC43
            Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants).......................................
3603        National Environmental Policy Act and Executive Order 12114 Implementing Procedures.     2700-AC49
3604        NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook--Miscellaneous Changes................     2700-AC53
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                        National Aeronautics and Space Administration--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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3605        NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook--Rewrite of Section D--Cooperative         2700-AC44
            Agreements With Commercial Firms and Implementation of Section 319 of Public Law 106-
            391, Buy American Encouragement.....................................................
3606        Inventions and Contributions........................................................     2700-AC47
3607        Delegation of Authority.............................................................     2700-AC54
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3595. RESEARCH MISCONDUCT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1275

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AC50
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3596. [bull] NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NASA is amending 14 CFR 1260 to provide guidance on the 
format and content of its Cooperative Agreement Notices (CANs).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Brundage, Office of Procurement, Code HK, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 
20546
Phone: 202 358-0481

RIN: 2700-AC55
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3597. CROSS-WAIVER OF LIABILITY

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1266

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    05/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AB51
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3598. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION CREW

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1214, subpart 1214.4

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule Effective    10/01/00
Interim Final Rule              12/21/00                    65 FR 80302
Final Rule                      11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AC40

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3599. TRACKING AND DATA RELAY SATELLITE SYSTEM; USE AND REIMBURSEMENT 
POLICY FOR NON-U.S. GOVERNMENT USERS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1215

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph LaCurto
Phone: 202 358-2764

RIN: 2700-AA29
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3600. MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES TO THE NASA FEDERAL 
ACQUISITION REGULATION SUPPLEMENT (NFS)

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1801 to 1872

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Rule                      05/07/02                    67 FR 30602


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AC33
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3601. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, 
HANDICAP, AND AGE IN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL 
ASSISTANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/06/00                    65 FR 76460
NPRM Comment Period End         01/05/01


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 2700-AC41
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3602. GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) AND 
GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1265

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Brundage
Phone: 202 358-0481

RIN: 2700-AC43
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3603. NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT AND EXECUTIVE ORDER 12114 
IMPLEMENTING PROCEDURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1216.3

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ann H. Clarke
Phone: 202 358-0007
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC49
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3604. NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK--MISCELLANEOUS 
CHANGES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260; 14 CFR 1274

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Rule                      05/07/02                    67 FR 30544


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rita Svarcas
Phone: 202 358-0464
Fax: 202 358-3220
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Duplicate of 2700-AC51
RIN: 2700-AC53

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3605. NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK--REWRITE OF SECTION 
D--COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH COMMERCIAL FIRMS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF 
SECTION 319 OF PUBLIC LAW 106-391, BUY AMERICAN ENCOURAGEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260 and 1274

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    07/10/02                    67 FR 45790

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Eugene Johnson
Phone: 202 358-4703
Fax: 202 358-3220
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC44
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3606. INVENTIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1240

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    05/09/02                    67 FR 31119

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Paul A. Curto
Phone: 202 358-2279
Fax: 202 358-3197
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC47
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3607. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1204

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    07/18/02                    67 FR 47256

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Christy Foster
Phone: 202 358-1903
Fax: 202 358-3155
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC54
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