[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Department of Defense / General Services Administration / National Aeronautics and Space Administration Federal Aquisitions Regulations (FAR)  and Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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Federal Acquisition Regulation;

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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






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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

48 CFR Ch. 1

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration 
(GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: This agenda provides summary descriptions of regulations being 
developed by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council in compliance with Executive Order 
12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review.'' This agenda is being 
published to allow interested persons an opportunity to participate in 
the rulemaking process.

     The Regulatory and Federal Assistance Publication Division has 
attempted to list all regulations pending at the time of 
publication, except for minor and routine or repetitive actions; 
however, unanticipated requirements may result in the issuance of 
regulations that are not included in this agenda. There is no legal 
significance to the omission of an item from this listing. Also, 
the dates shown for the steps of each action are estimated and are 
not commitments to act on or by the dates shown.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Laurie Duarte, Regulatory and 
Federal Assistance Publication Division, Room 4035, GS Building, 
Washington, DC 20405, (202) 501-4755.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DoD, GSA, and NASA, under their several 
statutory authorities, jointly issue and maintain the FAR through 
periodic issuance of changes published in the Federal Register and 
produced electronically as Federal Acquisition Circulars (FACs).

     The electronic version of the FAR, including changes, can be 
accessed on the FAR website at http://www.arnet.gov/FAR.

Dated: September 18, 2002.

 Al Matera,

Director, Acquisition Policy Division.

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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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3878        FAR Case 1999-024, Preference for U.S.-Flag Vessels.................................     9000-AI97
3879        FAR Case 2000-306, Caribbean Basin Country End Products.............................     9000-AJ27
3880        FAR Case 2002-009, Trade Agreements Thresholds......................................     9000-AJ41
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                                      DOD/GSA/NASA(FAR)--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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3881        FAR Case 1989-093, Implementation of the Anti-Lobbying Statute......................     9000-AD76
3882        FAR Case 1991-078, Small Business Subcontracting Reporting..........................     9000-AG04
3883        FAR Case 1994-753, Travel Costs.....................................................     9000-AG27
3884        FAR Case 1995-013, Government Property..............................................     9000-AH60
3885        FAR Case 1997-304, Electronic Commerce in Federal Procurement.......................     9000-AI10
3886        FAR Case 1999-025, Cost Accounting Standards Administration.........................     9000-AI70
3887        FAR Case 2000-007, Financing Policies...............................................     9000-AI92
3888        FAR Case 2000-302, Veterans Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Act of       9000-AI93
            1999................................................................................
3889        FAR Case 2000-304, Electronic Signatures............................................     9000-AI94
3890        FAR Case 1998-018, Trademarks for Government Products...............................     9000-AI98
3891        FAR Case 1999-400, Geographic Use of the Term ``United States''.....................     9000-AI99
3892        FAR Case 2000-013, Contract Types for Commercial Item Acquisitions..................     9000-AJ03
3893        FAR Case 2001-016, E.O. 13202, Preservation of Open Competition and Government           9000-AJ14
            Neutrality Towards Government Contractors' Labor Relations on Federal and Federally
            Funded Construction Projects........................................................
3894        FAR Case 2000-608, New Consolidated Form for Selection of Architect-Engineer             9000-AJ15
            Contractors.........................................................................
3895        FAR Case 2000-308, Prompt Payment Under Cost-Reimbursement Contracts for Services...     9000-AJ17
3896        FAR Case 2000-011, Revisions to Provisions/Clauses to Accommodated Sealed Bidding        9000-AJ18
            and Simplified Procedures in Commercial Item Acquisitions...........................
3897        FAR Case 2001-005, Notification of Overpayment, Contract Financing Payments.........     9000-AJ20
3898        FAR Case 1998-020, Hazardous Material Safety Data...................................     9000-AJ21
3899        FAR Case 2001-006, Progress Payment Requests Under Indefinite--Delivery Contracts...     9000-AJ23
3900        FAR Case 2001-030, Electronic Listing of Acquisition Vehicles for Use by More Than       9000-AJ30
            One Agency..........................................................................
3901        FAR Case 2001-029, Miscellaneous Cost Principles....................................     9000-AJ33

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3902        FAR Case 2000-009, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statute or        9000-AJ34
            Executive Orders--Commercial Items..................................................
3903        FAR Case 2001-015, Prohibited Sources...............................................     9000-AJ35
3904        FAR Case 2001-008, Compensation Cost Principle......................................     9000-AJ36
3905        FAR Case 2001-021, Training and Education Cost Principle............................     9000-AJ38
3906        FAR Case 2000-016, Federal, State, and Local Taxes..................................     9000-AJ39
3907        FAR Case 2002-003, Temporary Emergency Procurement Authority........................     9000-AJ40
3908        FAR Case 2001-024, Selling Cost Principle...........................................     9000-AJ42
3909        FAR Case 2000-005, Leadership in Environmental Management (Executive Order 13148)...     9000-AJ44
3910        FAR Case 2001-035, Past Performance Evaluation of Federal Prison Industries              9000-AJ45
            Contracts...........................................................................
3911        FAR Case 2002-001, Economic Planning, Employee Morale, and Travel Costs Principles..     9000-AJ46
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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3912        FAR Case 1997-032, Relocation Costs.................................................     9000-AH96
3913        FAR Case 1999-303, Task Order and Delivery Order Contracts..........................     9000-AI72
3914        FAR Case 1999-616, Balance of Payments Program......................................     9000-AI90
3915        FAR Case 2000-401, Definitions of Applied Research and Development..................     9000-AI91
3916        FAR Case 1999-614, Federal Supply Schedule Order Disputes and Incidental Items......     9000-AJ01
3917        FAR Case 2000-307, Preference for Performance-Based Contracting.....................     9000-AJ12
3918        FAR Case 2000-406, Definition of ``Claim'' and Terms Relating to Termination........     9000-AJ19
3919        FAR Case 2001-012, Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts................     9000-AJ22
3920        FAR Case 2001-002, European Union Trade Sanctions...................................     9000-AJ37
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)    Final Rule Stage






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3878. FAR CASE 1999-024, PREFERENCE FOR U.S.-FLAG VESSELS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 47; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 
regarding the applicability of statutory requirements for use of U.S.-
flag vessels in the transportation of supplies by sea. The FAR 
presently waives these requirements for subcontracts for the 
acquisition of commercial items. The rule requires the use of U.S.-flag 
vessels under certain subcontracts for commercial items. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is 
not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory 
requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this action.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/07/00                    65 FR 66920
NPRM Comment Period End         01/08/01
Final Action                    11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVP), DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI97
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3879. FAR CASE 2000-306, CARIBBEAN BASIN COUNTRY END PRODUCTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement the determination of the United States Trade Representative 
(USTR) to extend the treatment of

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certain end products, from countries designated by the President as 
beneficiaries under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act, as 
eligible products under the Trade Agreements Act, with the exception of 
end products from the Dominican Republic, Honduras, and Panama. On July 
12, 2002 (67 FR 46239), the USTR published a notice in the Federal 
Register to reinstate the treatment on Government procurement of 
products from Honduras. The rule also implements section 211 of the 
United States-Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act and the 
determination of the USTR as to which countries qualify for the 
enhanced trade benefits under that Act. This regulatory action was not 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 
U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              02/08/02                     67 FR 6116
Interim Final Rule Effective    02/20/02
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/09/02
Final Action                    11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVP), DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ27
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3880. [bull] FAR CASE 2002-009, TRADE AGREEMENTS THRESHOLDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement new dollar thresholds for application of the Trade Agreements 
Act (TAA) and North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) as published 
by the U.S. Trade Representative in the Federal Register at 67 FR 
14763, March 27, 2002. This regulatory action was not subject to Office 
of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993. This is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVP), DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ41
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)   Long-Term Actions






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3881. FAR CASE 1989-093, IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ANTI-LOBBYING STATUTE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 101-121, sec 319

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 3; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement section 319 of Public Law 101-121, which added a new section 
1352 to title 31 U.S.C. entitled ``Limitation on Use of Appropriated 
Funds to Influence Certain Federal Contracting and Financial 
Transactions.'' Section 319 generally prohibits recipients of Federal 
contracts, grants, and loans from using appropriated funds for lobbying 
the executive or legislative branches of the Federal Government in 
connection with a specific contract, grant, or loan. Section 319 also 
requires that each person who requests or receives a Federal contract, 
grant, or cooperative agreement, in excess of $100,000, or a loan or 
Federal commitment to insure or guarantee a loan, in excess of 
$150,000, must disclose lobbying with other than appropriated funds.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              01/30/90                     55 FR 3190
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/02/90


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVP), DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AD76
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3882. FAR CASE 1991-078, SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING REPORTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 53.219

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council are proposing to amend FAR 53.219 to

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authorize the addition of a column to the Standard Form 295, Summary 
Subcontract Report, to report the number of subcontracts awarded to 
small business concerns, small disadvantaged business concerns, and 
women-owned small business enterprises. This regulatory action was not 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 
804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVP), DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AG04
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3883. FAR CASE 1994-753, TRAVEL COSTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 103-355

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31.205-46

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 1, 1995, The Federal 
Acquisition Streamlining Act eliminated the statutory requirement to 
the travel cost principle concerning the Federal Travel Regulations. No 
regulatory implementation was required.

Abstract: This rule is issued pursuant to the Federal Acquisition 
Streamlining Act of 1994, Public Law 103-355 (the Act). The Federal 
Acquisition Regulatory Council is considering amending the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as a result of changes to 41 U.S.C. 22 by 
section 2191 of the Act. This regulatory action was not subject to 
Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVP), DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AG27
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3884. FAR CASE 1995-013, GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 45; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
simplify procedures, reduce recordkeeping, and eliminate requirements 
related to the management and disposition of Government property in the 
possession of contractors. This regulatory action was not subject to 
Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/02/97                    62 FR 30186
NPRM Comment Period End         08/15/97
NPRM                            01/10/00                     65 FR 1438
NPRM Comment Period End         03/10/00
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVP), DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AH60
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3885. FAR CASE 1997-304, ELECTRONIC COMMERCE IN FEDERAL PROCUREMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 105-85, sec 850

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 4; 48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 13; 48 
CFR 14; 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 34; 48 CFR 35; 48 CFR 36

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, May 16, 1998.

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation to 
implement section 850 of the National Defense Act for FY 1998 (Pub. L. 
105-85) to eliminate the preference for electronic commerce within the 
Federal Acquisition Computer Network. This regulatory action was not 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 
804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              10/30/98                    63 FR 58590
Interim Final Rule Effective    10/30/98
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/29/98
NPRM                            08/21/00                    65 FR 50872
NPRM Comment Period End         10/20/00
Interim Final Rule              05/16/01                    66 FR 27407
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/16/01


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVP), DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI10

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3886. FAR CASE 1999-025, COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 30; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
delineate the process for determining and resolving the cost impact on 
contracts and subcontracts when a contractor makes a compliant change 
to a cost accounting practice or follows a noncompliant practice. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is 
not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/18/00                    65 FR 20854
NPRM Comment Period End         06/19/00
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVP), DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI70
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3887. FAR CASE 2000-007, FINANCING POLICIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
permit the use of performance-based payments type of financing on 
fixed-price contracts prior to definitization and to revise the 
criteria governing when a prime contractor can bill the Government for 
costs incurred, but not yet paid, for supplies and services purchased 
directly for the contract and for associated subcontractor financing 
payment requests. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/18/00                    65 FR 56454
NPRM Comment Period End         11/17/00


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVP), DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI92
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3888. FAR CASE 2000-302, VETERANS ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMALL BUSINESS 
DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1999

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 137; 42 USC 2473(c); PL 106-50

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 4; 48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 7; 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 
52; 48 CFR 53

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement section 803 of the Small Business Reauthorization Act of 
2000, part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2001 (Pub. L. 106-
554). The Act established new assistance programs for veterans and 
service-disabled veterans who own and operate small businesses. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is 
not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/11/00                    65 FR 60542
Interim Final Rule Effective    10/11/00
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/11/00
Interim Final Rule              10/22/01                    66 FR 53492
Interim Final Rule Effective    10/22/01
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/21/01


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVP), DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI93
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3889. FAR CASE 2000-304, ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 4

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVP), DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI94

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3890. FAR CASE 1998-018, TRADEMARKS FOR GOVERNMENT PRODUCTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 27; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
provide guidance on the use of names, symbols, and logos that describe 
Government products, services, systems, and programs. This regulatory 
action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under 
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major 
rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory 
requirement. There may be a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/09/01                    66 FR 42102
NPRM Comment Period End         10/09/01
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVP), DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI98
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3891. FAR CASE 1999-400, GEOGRAPHIC USE OF THE TERM ``UNITED STATES''

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVP), DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI99
_______________________________________________________________________




3892. FAR CASE 2000-013, CONTRACT TYPES FOR COMMERCIAL ITEM ACQUISITIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 16

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
provide clarification on what contract types are authorized for 
commercial item acquisitions. This regulatory action was not subject to 
Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/29/00                    65 FR 83292
NPRM Comment Period End         02/27/01
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVP), DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ03
_______________________________________________________________________




3893. FAR CASE 2001-016, E.O. 13202, PRESERVATION OF OPEN COMPETITION 
AND GOVERNMENT NEUTRALITY TOWARDS GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS' LABOR 
RELATIONS ON FEDERAL AND FEDERALLY FUNDED CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Executive Order (EO) 13202, Preservation of Open Competition 
and Government Neutrality Towards Government Contractors' Labor 
Relations on Federal and Federally Funded Construction Projects, which 
prohibits including requirements for affiliation with a labor 
organization as a condition for award of any contract or subcontract 
for construction or construction management services, is currently the 
subject of litigation in the Federal courts. The district court agreed 
with the AFL-CIO's contention that the Labor Relations Act preempts the 
E.O. and granted an injunction against implementation of the E.O. An 
appeal of this decision is pending in the United States Court of 
Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Pending resolution of 
this litigation, a stay for the interim rule was published in the 
Federal Register on March 7, 2002, to comply with the court order. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule 
is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/16/01                    66 FR 27414
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/16/01
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/16/01

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Interim Final Rule (Stay)       03/07/02                    67 FR 10528
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/07/02
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/06/02


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVP), DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ14
_______________________________________________________________________




3894. FAR CASE 2000-608, NEW CONSOLIDATED FORM FOR SELECTION OF 
ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTORS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 36

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
replace Standard Forms 254 and 255 with proposed Standard Form 330, 
Architect-Engineer Qualification. This regulatory action was not 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 
U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/19/01                    66 FR 53314
NPRM Comment Period End         12/18/01
NPRM Comment Period End 
(Extended)                      01/08/02                    66 FR 65792


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVP), DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ15
_______________________________________________________________________




3895. FAR CASE 2000-308, PROMPT PAYMENT UNDER COST-REIMBURSEMENT 
CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
require agencies to pay an interest penalty whenever they make an 
interim payment under a cost-reimbursement contract for services more 
than 30 days after the agency receives a proper invoice from the 
contractor. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVP), DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ17
_______________________________________________________________________




3896. FAR CASE 2000-011, REVISIONS TO PROVISIONS/CLAUSES TO ACCOMMODATED 
SEALED BIDDING AND SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES IN COMMERCIAL ITEM ACQUISITIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
update FAR provisions relating to Instructions to Offerors-Commercial 
Items and Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items 
to accommodate sealed bidding and simplified acquisitions. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is 
not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/22/01                    66 FR 44288
NPRM Comment Period End         10/22/01
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVP), DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ18
_______________________________________________________________________




3897. FAR CASE 2001-005, NOTIFICATION OF OVERPAYMENT, CONTRACT FINANCING 
PAYMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
require the contractor to notify the contracting officer if the 
Government overpays the contractor when making a contract financing 
payment under both commercial item and non-commercial item contracts. 
This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and 
Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, 
and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory

[[Page 75483]]

requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/29/02
NPRM Comment Period End         10/28/02                    67 FR 55676


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVP), DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ20
_______________________________________________________________________




3898. FAR CASE 1998-020, HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 23; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
revise the language that provides policies and procedures for 
contractor submission of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs). This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is 
not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. RIN 9000-AI87 was withdrawn in the 
spring 2001 Unified Agenda, published in the Federal Register on May 
14, 2001.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/04/02                      67 FR 632
NPRM Comment Period End         03/05/02


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVP), DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Previously reported as 9000-AI87
RIN: 9000-AJ21
_______________________________________________________________________




3899. FAR CASE 2001-006, PROGRESS PAYMENT REQUESTS UNDER INDEFINITE--
DELIVERY CONTRACTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
require, under indefinite--delivery contracts, the contractor to 
account for and submit progress payment requests under individual 
orders as if each order constitutes a separate contract, unless 
otherwise specified in the contract. This regulatory action was not 
subject to Office of Management and Budget Review under Executive Order 
12866 dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 
U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/14/01                    66 FR 57294
NPRM Comment Period End         01/14/02


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVP), DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ23
_______________________________________________________________________




3900. FAR CASE 2001-030, ELECTRONIC LISTING OF ACQUISITION VEHICLES FOR 
USE BY MORE THAN ONE AGENCY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
require contracting activities to input information online for 
Governmentwide acquisition contracts, multi-agency contracts, General 
Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contracts, 
blanket purchase agreements (BPAs) under FSS contracts, and other 
procurement instruments intended for multiple agency use. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule 
is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/15/02                     67 FR 7256
NPRM Comment Period End         04/16/02


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVP), DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ30
_______________________________________________________________________




3901. FAR CASE 2001-029, MISCELLANEOUS COST PRINCIPLES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 31; 48 CFR 47; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
delete the cost principle concerning transportation costs, and to 
revise the cost principles concerning cost of money, other business 
expenses, and deferred research and developments. This regulatory 
action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under 
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This is not a major 
rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

[[Page 75484]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/20/02                    67 FR 13072
NPRM Comment Period End         05/20/02


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVP), DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ33
_______________________________________________________________________




3902. FAR CASE 2000-009, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO 
IMPLEMENT STATUTE OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
update the clause regarding contract terms and conditions required to 
implement statute or Executive orders--commercial items. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This is 
not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/20/02                    67 FR 13076
NPRM Comment Period End         05/20/02


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVP), DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ34
_______________________________________________________________________




3903. FAR CASE 2001-015, PROHIBITED SOURCES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement Executive Order 13192, Lifting and Modifying Measures With 
Respect to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), 
and other regulations of the Department of Treasury that enforce 
economic sanctions imposed by the President. This regulatory action was 
not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive 
Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. The rule is not a major rule 
under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/20/02                    67 FR 13080
NPRM Comment Period End         05/20/02


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVP), DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ35
_______________________________________________________________________




3904. FAR CASE 2001-008, COMPENSATION COST PRINCIPLE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 16; 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 31; 48 CFR 37; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
revise the ``compensation for personal services'' cost principle. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule 
is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/23/02                    67 FR 19952
NPRM Comment Period End         06/24/02
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVP), DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ36
_______________________________________________________________________




3905. [bull] FAR CASE 2001-021, TRAINING AND EDUCATION COST PRINCIPLE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/15/02                    67 FR 34810
Correction                      06/11/02                    67 FR 40136
NPRM Comment Period End         07/15/02


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVP), DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ38

[[Page 75485]]

_______________________________________________________________________




3906. [bull] FAR CASE 2000-016, FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 29; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation to 
clarify the prescriptions for use of clauses relating to Federal, 
State, and local taxes. In addition, the rule deletes the clause 
regarding taxes-contracts performed in U.S. possessions or Puerto Rico 
and updates and moves the definitions of ``local taxes''. This 
regulatory action was not subject to review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 
U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/04/02                    67 FR 38552
NPRM Comment Period End         08/05/02


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVP), DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ39
_______________________________________________________________________




3907. [bull] FAR CASE 2002-003, TEMPORARY EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT 
AUTHORITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 13; 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement section 836 of the Fiscal Year 2002 National Defense 
Authorization Act. This regulatory action was not subject to review 
under Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 
U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/30/02                    67 FR 56120
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/30/02
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/29/02


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVP), DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ40
_______________________________________________________________________




3908. [bull] FAR CASE 2001-024, SELLING COST PRINCIPLE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
revise the ``selling costs'' cost principle to increase clarity and to 
remove excessive wording and details. This regulatory action was not 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive order 
12866 dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 
U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/29/02
NPRM Comment Period End         10/28/02                    67 FR 55682


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVP), DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ42
_______________________________________________________________________




3909. [bull] FAR CASE 2000-005, LEADERSHIP IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 
(EXECUTIVE ORDER 13148)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 23; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement Executive Order (E.O.) 13148 of April 21, 2000, Greening the 
Government through Leadership in Environmental Management. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule 
is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/29/02
NPRM Comment Period End         10/28/02                    67 FR 55670


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVP), DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ44
_______________________________________________________________________




3910. [bull] FAR CASE 2001-035, PAST PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF FEDERAL 
PRISON INDUSTRIES CONTRACTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 8; 48 CFR 42

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
remove the prohibition on evaluating Federal Prison Industries (FPI) 
contract

[[Page 75486]]

performance. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993. This is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/29/02
NPRM Comment Period End         10/28/02                    67 FR 55680


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVP), DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ45
_______________________________________________________________________




3911. [bull] FAR CASE 2002-001, ECONOMIC PLANNING, EMPLOYEE MORALE, AND 
TRAVEL COSTS PRINCIPLES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation 
(FAR) to revise the cost principles regarding economic planning costs, 
employee morale, health, welfare, food service, and dormitory costs and 
credits, and travel costs to increase clarity and readability. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This is 
not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/29/02
NPRM Comment Period End         10/28/02                    67 FR 55686


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVP), DOD/GSA/NASA 
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ46
_______________________________________________________________________


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






_______________________________________________________________________




3912. FAR CASE 1997-032, RELOCATION COSTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/27/02                    67 FR 43516
Final Action Effective          07/29/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AH96
_______________________________________________________________________




3913. FAR CASE 1999-303, TASK ORDER AND DELIVERY ORDER CONTRACTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 16

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/30/02                    67 FR 56117
Final Action Effective          09/30/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AI72
_______________________________________________________________________




3914. FAR CASE 1999-616, BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 13; 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/30/02                    67 FR 21534
Final Action Effective          05/15/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AI90
_______________________________________________________________________




3915. FAR CASE 2000-401, DEFINITIONS OF APPLIED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 31; 48 CFR 35

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       06/20/02                    67 FR 42174

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AI91
_______________________________________________________________________




3916. FAR CASE 1999-614, FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE ORDER DISPUTES AND 
INCIDENTAL ITEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 8; 48 CFR 51

[[Page 75487]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/27/02                    67 FR 43514
Final Action Effective          07/29/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ01
_______________________________________________________________________




3917. FAR CASE 2000-307, PREFERENCE FOR PERFORMANCE-BASED CONTRACTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 37

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/30/02                    67 FR 21533
Final Action Effective          05/15/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ12
_______________________________________________________________________




3918. FAR CASE 2000-406, DEFINITION OF ``CLAIM'' AND TERMS RELATING TO 
TERMINATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/27/02                    67 FR 43513
Correction                      07/19/02                    67 FR 47635
Final Action Effective          07/29/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ19
_______________________________________________________________________




3919. FAR CASE 2001-012, PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION 
CONTRACTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/30/02                    67 FR 56124
Final Action Effective          09/30/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ22
_______________________________________________________________________




3920. FAR CASE 2001-002, EUROPEAN UNION TRADE SANCTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 25

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/30/02                    67 FR 21538
Final Action Effective          05/15/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ37
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