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


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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)






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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

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

33 CFR Ch. II

36 CFR Ch. III

48 CFR Ch. II

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

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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

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

     The agenda portion of this document updates the report 
published on May 13, 2002, and includes regulations expected to be 
issued and under review over the next 12 months. The next agenda is 
scheduled to be published in the spring of 2003, with the next 
regulatory plan scheduled to be published in the fall of 2003. 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 703-602-0311, 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 Robert Vincent, 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;

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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 substantial 
number of these entities as defined in the Regulatory Flexibility 
Act (5 U.S.C. 601(6)).

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

Dated: September 13, 2002.

 Howard G. Becker

Acting 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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753         Settling Personnel and General Claims and Processing Advance Decision Requests......     0790-AG47
754         Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, and Age in     0790-AG83
            Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance......................
755         Stars and Stripes (S&S) Newspaper...................................................     0790-AG84
756         Department of Defense Newspapers, Magazines, and Civilian Enterprise Publications...     0790-AG85
757         Procedures for Settling Personnel and General Claims and Processing Advance Decision     0790-AG89
            Requests............................................................................
758         Waiver of Debts Resulting From Erroneous Payments of Pay and Allowances (DoD             0790-AG90
            Directive 1340.21)..................................................................
759         Waiver Procedures for Debts Resulting From Erroneous Payments of Pay and Allowances      0790-AG91
            (DoD Instruction 1340.23)...........................................................
760         Development of a Munitions Response Site Prioritization Protocol....................     0790-AG94
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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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761         National Security Education Program (NSEP) Grants to Institutions of Higher              0790-AF59
            Education (DoD Instruction 1025.5)..................................................
762         Restoration Advisory Boards (RABs)..................................................     0790-AG31
763         Personnel Security Policies for Granting Access to Classified Information...........     0790-AG54
764         National Policy on Reciprocity of Facilities and Guidelines for Implementation of        0790-AG55
            Reciprocity.........................................................................
765         National Policy on Technical Surveillance Countermeasures...........................     0790-AG56
766         Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of       0790-AG76
            Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations......................
767         Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Non-Procurement) and Governmentwide             0790-AG86
            Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants).......................................
768         DoD Grant and Agreement Regulations.................................................     0790-AG87
769         Voluntary State Tax Withholding From Retired Pay....................................     0790-AG93
770         Implementation of Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act of 1996................     0790-AG95
771         National Security Agency/Central Security Service (NSA/CSS) Freedom of Information       0790-AG96
            Act Program.........................................................................
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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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772         Teacher and Teacher's Aide Placement Assistance Program (Troops to Teachers) (DoD        0790-AF71
            Instruction 1404.13)................................................................
773         Former Spouse Payments From Retired Pay; Amendment (DoD Directive 1340.16 and DoD        0790-AG22
            7000.14-R, Vol 7, Part B)...........................................................
774         Closed, Transferred, and Transferring Ranges Containing Military Munitions..........     0790-AG46
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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775         Implementation of the Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act of 1996............     0790-AG60
776         Transactions Other Than Contracts, Grants, or Cooperative Agreements for Prototype       0790-AG92
            Projects............................................................................
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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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777         Patent Rights--Ownership by the Contractor (Large Business) (DFARS Case 2001-D015)..     0750-AD72
778         Rewrite of DFARS Part 225 and Associated Text and Clauses (DFARS Case 2002-D009)....     0750-AD73
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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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779         Incremental Funding, Fixed-Price Contracts (DFARS Case 90-037)......................     0750-AA07
780         Performance-Based Service Contracts Using Part 12 Procedures (DFARS Case 2000-D306).     0750-AD35
781         Enterprise Software Agreements (DFARS Case 2000-D023)...............................     0750-AD37
782         Restriction on Contingent Fees for Foreign Military Sales--Commercial Items (DFARS       0750-AD47
            Case 2000-D029).....................................................................
783         Applicability of Competition Requirements to Purchases From a Required Source (DFARS     0750-AD57
            Case 2002-D003).....................................................................
784         Performance of Security Functions (DFARS Case 2001-D018)............................     0750-AD58
785         Electronic Submission and Processing of Payment Requests (DFARS Case 2002-D001).....     0750-AD70
786         Competition Requirements for Purchase of Services Under Multiple Award Contracts         0750-AD71
            (DFARS Case 2001-D017)..............................................................
787         Exception for Acquisition of U.S.-Made End Products in Acquisitions Subject to the       0750-AD74
            Trade Agreements Act (DFARS Case 2002-D008).........................................
788         Foreign Military Sales Customer Involvement (DFARS Case 2002-D005)..................     0750-AD75
789         Codification and Modification of Provision of Law Known as the ``Berry Amendment''       0750-AD76
            (DFARS Case 2002-D002)..............................................................
790         Acquisition Workforce Qualifications (DFARS Case 2002-D021).........................     0750-AD77
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                           Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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791         Institutions of Higher Education (DFARS Case 1999-D303).............................     0750-AD05
792         Ocean Transportation by United States-Flag Vessels--Simplified Acquisition Threshold     0750-AD19
            (DFARS Case 2000-D014)..............................................................
793         Changes to Profit Policy (DFARS Case 2000-D018).....................................     0750-AD21
794         Balance of Payments Program (DFARS Case 2000-D020)..................................     0750-AD22
795         Subcontract Commerciality Determinations (DFARS Case 2000-D028).....................     0750-AD36
796         Utilization of Indian Organizations and Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises (DFARS         0750-AD42
            Case 2000-D024).....................................................................
797         Research and Development Streamlined Contracting Procedures (DFARS Case 2001-D002)..     0750-AD43
798         DoD Pilot Mentor-Protege Program (DFARS Case 2001-D006).............................     0750-AD52
799         Preference for Local 8(a) Contractors--Base Closure or Realignment (DFARS Case 2001-     0750-AD53
            D007)...............................................................................
800         Partnership Agreement Between SBA and DoD (DFARS Case 2001-D016)....................     0750-AD59
801         Restriction on Acquisition of Vessel Propellers (DFARS Case 2002-D006)..............     0750-AD61
802         Weighted Guidelines Form (DFARS Case 2002-D012).....................................     0750-AD63
803         Reporting Requirements Update (DFARS Case 2002-D010)................................     0750-AD65
804         NAFTA Procurement Threshold (DFARS Case 2002-D007)..................................     0750-AD67
805         Trade Agreements Thresholds--Construction (DFARS Case 2002-D011)....................     0750-AD69
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                                              Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Discontinued Entries
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  Regulation
Identification                                             Title                                                  Date                 Comments
    Number
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0750-AA09        Demilitarization (DFARS Case 92-D024)                                                          04/26/2002   Withdrawn
0750-AC98        Anticompetitive Teaming (DFARS Case 1999-D028)                                                 04/15/2002   Withdrawn
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                                    Department of the Army--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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806         Environmental Analysis of Army Actions..............................................     0702-AA34
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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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807         Environmental Quality; Procedures for Implementing the National Environmental Policy     0710-AA42
            Act (NEPA)..........................................................................
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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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808         Natural Disaster Procedures: Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Activities of the      0710-AA47
            Corps of Engineers..................................................................
809         Programmatic Regulations for the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (Reg Plan     0710-AA49
            Seq No. 21).........................................................................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                                 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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810         Regulatory Programs of the Corps of Engineers.......................................     0710-AA30
811         Regulatory Programs of the Corps of Engineers--Wetland Delineator Certification          0710-AA38
            Program.............................................................................
812         Regulatory Programs of the Corps of Engineers, Endangered Species Act; Scope of          0710-AA43
            Analysis............................................................................
813         Flood Control Cost-Sharing Requirements Under the Ability To Pay Provisions.........     0710-AA44
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                                 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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814         Proposed Revision to the Clean Water Act Regulatory Definitions of ``Fill Material''     0710-AA48
            and the ``Discharge of Fill Material''..............................................
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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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815         Use of Department of the Navy Aviation Facilities by Other Than United States            0703-AA48
            Department of Defense Aircraft......................................................
816         Policies and Responsibilities for Implementation of the National Environmental           0703-AA51
            Policy Act Within the Department of the Navy........................................
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                                    Department of the Navy--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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817         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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818         Department of Defense Commercial Air Transportation Quality and Safety Review            0701-AA67
            Program.............................................................................
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                                 Department of the Air Force--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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819         Installation Entry Policy, Civil Disturbance Intervention and Disaster Assistance...     0701-AA64
820         Wake Island Code....................................................................     0701-AA65
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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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821         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Hospital        0720-AA20
            Payment for Ambulatory Care (DoD 6010.8-R)..........................................
822         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Exception       0720-AA41
            to the CHAMPUS Dual Compensation/Conflict of Interest Provisions....................
823         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Prosthetic      0720-AA49
            Devices.............................................................................
824         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Double          0720-AA50
            Coverage............................................................................
825         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); TRICARE         0720-AA52
            Program; Double Coverage; Third-Party Recoveries....................................
826         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS);                 0720-AA56
            Establishment of an Appeals Process for TRICARE Claimcheck Denials..................
827         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Methodology     0720-AA57
            for Coverage of NIH-Sponsored Clinical Trials.......................................
828         CHAMPUS/TRICARE; Implementation of the Pharmacy Benefits Program....................     0720-AA63
829         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services; Individual Case           0720-AA65
            Management Program for Persons With Extraordinary Conditions (ICMP-PEC).............
830         TRICARE; Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS);        0720-AA66
            Eligibility and Payment Procedures for CHAMPUS Beneficiaries Age 65 and Over........
831         TRICARE Prime Remote for Active Duty Family Members.................................     0720-AA68
832         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Voluntary       0720-AA69
            Disenrollment From the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP)........................
833         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS): Enuretic        0720-AA70
            Devices, Breast Reconstructive Surgery, PFPWD Valid Authorization Period, Early
            Intervention Services...............................................................
834         TRICARE; Waiver of Certain TRICARE Deductibles; Clarification of the TRICARE Prime       0720-AA72
            Enrollment Period...................................................................
835         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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836         TRICARE; Revisions to Coverage Criteria for Transplants, Cardiac and Pulmonary           0720-AA28
            Rehabilitation, and Ambulance Services..............................................

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837         TRICARE; Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS);        0720-AA60
            Bonus Payments in Medically Underserved Areas.......................................
838         CHAMPUS/TRICARE; Partial Implementation of Pharmacy Benefits Program; Implementation     0720-AA62
            of National Defense Authorization Act Medical Benefits for Fiscal Year 2001.........
839         Collection From Third-Party Payers of Reasonable Charges of Healthcare Services.....     0720-AA67
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Department of Defense (DOD)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (OS)



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753. 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.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/03

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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754. 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                            11/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/03

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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755. 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                            11/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/03

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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 113

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 247

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/03

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
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757. 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                            11/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




758. 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                            11/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Hipple, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary

[[Page 74443]]

Phone: 703 696-8524

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




759. 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 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                            11/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




760. [bull] DEVELOPMENT OF A MUNITIONS RESPONSE SITE PRIORITIZATION 
PROTOCOL

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 2710

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 179

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to section 311 of the Fiscal Year 2002 National 
Defense Authorization Act, the Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of 
Defense (Installations & Environment), U.S. Department of Defense 
(DoD), proposes to develop a site prioritization protocol for assigning 
to each defense site (hereinafter, munitions response site) a relative 
priority for response activities related to unexploded ordnance, 
discarded military munitions, and munitions constituents. Section 311 
lists specific factors to be included in the protocol. DoD is 
requesting input from interested parties on: (a) these factors; (b) any 
additional factors to consider in developing a site prioritization 
protocol; (c) how the proposed protocol should incorporate such factors 
as they relate to safety and environmental hazards; and (d) 
recommendations on any existing prioritization methods, models, or 
tools that should be evaluated.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           03/20/02                    67 FR 12937
ANPRM Comment Period End        05/20/02
NPRM                            11/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Ferrebee, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 703 695-6107

RIN: 0790-AG94
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Office of the Secretary (OS)



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761. 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                    11/00/02
Final Action Effective          01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

[[Page 74444]]

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

RIN: 0790-AF59
_______________________________________________________________________




762. RESTORATION ADVISORY BOARDS (RABS)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 551 et seq; 10 USC 2705

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 202

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, September 15, 1996.

Abstract: In accordance with the National Defense Authorization Acts 
for 1995 and 1996, the Department has prepared this rule for 
Restoration Advisory Boards (RABs). DoD has established RABs at over 
200 installations and formerly used Defense sites which have 
environmental restoration programs for cleanup of contaminated sites. 
The purpose of the RAB is to facilitate public participation in 
restoration activities at operating and closing installations. The 
proposed rule is based on DoD's current policies for RABs, as well as 
DoD's experience in establishing and operating RABs over the past 2 
years.

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                    11/00/02
Final Action Effective          01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Marcia Read, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 703 697-9793
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AG31
_______________________________________________________________________




763. 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                    11/00/02
Final Action Effective          01/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




764. 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                    11/00/02
Final Action Effective          01/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




765. NATIONAL POLICY ON TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCE COUNTERMEASURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: EO 12968

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 149

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    09/16/97                     63 FR 4582
Interim Final Rule              01/30/98                     63 FR 4582
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/31/98
Final Action                    11/00/02
Final Action Effective          01/00/03

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

[[Page 74445]]

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766. 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                    11/00/02
Final Action Effective          01/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 25; 32 CFR 26

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/23/02                     67 FR 3265
NPRM Comment Period End         03/25/02                     67 FR 3267
Final Action                    11/00/02
Final Action Effective          01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0790-AG86
_______________________________________________________________________




768. DOD GRANT AND AGREEMENT REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC 113

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/30/02                    67 FR 21486
NPRM Comment Period End         07/01/02
Final Action                    11/00/02
Final Action Effective          01/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




769. [bull] VOLUNTARY STATE TAX WITHHOLDING FROM RETIRED PAY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 1045

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 78

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends 32 CFR part 78, Voluntary State Tax 
Withholding From Retired Pay, to comply with the Treasury Financial 
Manual, Volume 1, section 5060f.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      11/00/02

[[Page 74446]]

Final Rule; Comment Period End  01/00/03
Final Rule Effective            01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter Dragon, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 703 604-6350

RIN: 0790-AG93
_______________________________________________________________________




770. [bull] IMPLEMENTATION OF WILDFIRE SUPPRESSION AIRCRAFT TRANSFER ACT 
OF 1996

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 2576 note

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 171

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule adds regulations on the Implementation of Wildfire 
Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act of 1996 back into the Code of Federal 
Regulations. This rule was published as an Interim Final Rule on June 
1, 1999 (64 FR 29227) and was inadvertently removed on October 25, 2001 
(66 FR 53957). The Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act of 1996 
authorized the Department of Defense (DoD), during the period October 
1, 1996, through September 30, 2000, to sell aircraft and aircraft 
parts to entities that contract with the Federal Government for the 
delivery of fire retardant by air in order to suppress wildfire. Public 
Law 106-398 (114 Stat. 1654A-89) extended the expiration date from 
September 30, 2000, to September 30, 2005.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/01/99                    64 FR 29227
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/01/99
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/02/99
Final Action                    11/00/02
Final Action Effective          01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Debra Bennett, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 703 604-0098

Related RIN: Related To 0790-AG60
RIN: 0790-AG95
_______________________________________________________________________




771. [bull] NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY/CENTRAL SECURITY SERVICE (NSA/CSS) 
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 299

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements the Freedom of Information Act, as 
amended. It assigns responsibility for responding to written requests 
made pursuant to the Act and provides for the review required to 
determining the appropriateness of classification.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    08/05/02
Interim Final Rule              11/00/02
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Pamela Phillips, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 301 688-6527

RIN: 0790-AG96
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Department of Defense (DOD)                           Long-Term Actions


Office of the Secretary (OS)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 254

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 0790-AF71
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 63

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Fiti Malufau
Phone: 703 607-5061

[[Page 74447]]

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AG22
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 178

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: John Selstrom
Phone: 703 697-5372

RIN: 0790-AG46
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Completed Actions


Office of the Secretary (OS)



_______________________________________________________________________




775. 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                    10/25/01                    66 FR 53957
Final Action Effective          10/25/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: The final rule published in the Federal 
Register on October 25, 2001 (66 FR 53957), removed 32 CFR part 171 
from the Code of Federal Regulations.

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

Related RIN: Related To 0790-AG95
RIN: 0790-AG60
_______________________________________________________________________




776. 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 codifies the conditions for appropriate use and 
defines a nontraditional Defense contractor consistent with section 803 
of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
year 2001. Representatives of the military departments, Defense 
agencies, and other DoD activities, have agreed on this final rule that 
amends the interim rule as a result of comments received. Audit policy 
is still being discussed and will be addressed by a separate rule.

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                    08/27/02                    67 FR 54955
Final Action Effective          08/27/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Teresa Brooks, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 703 695-8567
Fax: 703 693-9616
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AG92


[[Page 74448]]

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Department of Defense (DOD)                         Proposed Rule Stage


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777. [bull] PATENT RIGHTS--OWNERSHIP BY THE CONTRACTOR (LARGE BUSINESS) 
(DFARS CASE 2001-D015)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 227.3; 48 CFR 252.227

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to incorporate 
prescriptive text and a clause equivalent to FAR clause 52.227-12, 
which will then be removed from the FAR.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     10/09/01
NPRM                            11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD72
_______________________________________________________________________




778. [bull] REWRITE OF DFARS PART 225 AND ASSOCIATED TEXT AND CLAUSES 
(DFARS CASE 2002-D009)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 206.303; 48 CFR 208.7203; 48 CFR 209.1; 48 CFR 
209.4; 48 CFR 225; 48 CFR 242.302; 48 CFR 252.209; 48 CFR 252.212; 48 
CFR 252.225

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to rewrite part 225 to 
improve clarity and make procedures less complex, particularly for 
evaluation of foreign offers and customs duty.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     03/22/02
NPRM                            11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD73
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)



_______________________________________________________________________




779. INCREMENTAL FUNDING, FIXED-PRICE CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 90-037)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 232.7; 48 CFR 252.232

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to permit the use of 
incremental funding of fixed-price contracts under certain situations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     09/26/90
Interim Final Rule              09/01/93                    58 FR 46091
Final Action                    12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: This rulemaking was previously reported as RIN 
0790-AE42.
RFA: Y

Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AA07
_______________________________________________________________________




780. 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: Other, Statutory, April 27, 2001, Implementation can be 
either an Interim Final Rule or a Final Rule.

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     11/08/00
Interim Final Rule              12/06/01                    66 FR 63335
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/04/02
Final Action                    11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD35
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

[[Page 74449]]

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                    11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD37
_______________________________________________________________________




782. 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                            03/14/02                    67 FR 11455
NPRM Comment Period End         05/13/02
Final Action                    12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD47
_______________________________________________________________________




783. 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              04/26/02                    67 FR 20687
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/25/02
Final Action                    12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD57
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107-56, sec 1010

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              03/14/02                    67 FR 11438
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/13/02
Final Action                    11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD58
_______________________________________________________________________




785. [bull] ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION AND PROCESSING OF PAYMENT REQUESTS 
(DFARS CASE 2002-D001)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-398, sec 1008

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 232.70; 48 CFR 252.212-7001; 48 CFR 252.232

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, October 1, 2002, Implementation can 
be either an Interim Final Rule or a Final Rule.

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 1008 
of the FY 2001 National Defense Authorization Act, which requires that 
any claim for payment be submitted and processed electronically.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     01/09/02
NPRM                            05/31/02                    67 FR 38057
NPRM Comment Period End         07/30/02
Final Action                    12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

[[Page 74450]]

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD70
_______________________________________________________________________




786. [bull] COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS FOR PURCHASE OF SERVICES UNDER 
MULTIPLE AWARD CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2001-D017)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107-107, sec 803

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 208.4; 48 CFR 216.5

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, June 26, 2002, Implementation can be 
either an Interim Final Rule or a Final Rule.

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 803 
of the FY 2002 National Defense Authorization Act, which requires 
competition in the purchase of services under multiple award contracts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     11/16/01
NPRM                            04/01/02                    67 FR 15351
NPRM Comment Period End         05/06/02
Final Action                    11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD71
_______________________________________________________________________




787. [bull] EXCEPTION FOR ACQUISITION OF U.S.-MADE END PRODUCTS IN 
ACQUISITIONS SUBJECT TO THE TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT (DFARS CASE 2002-D008)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.001; 48 CFR 225.003; 48 CFR 225.103; 48 CFR 
225.402; 48 CFR 225.502; 48 CFR 225.504; 48 CFR 225.1101; 48 CFR 
225.7501; 48 CFR 252.225

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to implement the 
determination of USD (AT&L) that, for procurements subject to the Trade 
Agreements Act, it would be inconsistent with the public interest to 
apply the Buy American Act to U.S.-made end products that are 
substantially transformed in the United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     03/22/02
NPRM                            07/30/02                    67 FR 49278
NPRM Comment Period End         09/30/02
Final Action                    12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD74
_______________________________________________________________________




788. [bull] FOREIGN MILITARY SALES CUSTOMER INVOLVEMENT (DFARS CASE 
2002-D005)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.7304

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to add policy regarding 
the participation of foreign military sales customers in the 
development of contracts that DoD awards on their behalf.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     01/18/02
NPRM                            04/26/02                    67 FR 20713
NPRM Comment Period End         06/25/02
Final Action                    12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD75
_______________________________________________________________________




789. [bull] CODIFICATION AND MODIFICATION OF PROVISION OF LAW KNOWN AS 
THE ``BERRY AMENDMENT'' (DFARS CASE 2002-D002)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107-107, sec 832

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.7002; 48 CFR 252.212-7001; 48 CFR 252.225-7012

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 832 
of the FY 2002 National Defense Authorization Act, which codifies and 
makes minor modifications to the Berry Amendment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     01/08/02
Interim Final Rule              04/26/02                    67 FR 20697
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/25/02
Final Action                    12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD76
_______________________________________________________________________




790. [bull] ACQUISITION WORKFORCE QUALIFICATIONS (DFARS CASE 2002-D021)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107-107, sec 824

[[Page 74451]]

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 201.603-2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 824 
of the FY 2002 National Defense Authorization Act, which contains 
qualification requirements for contracting professionals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     06/26/02
Final Action                    11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD77
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Completed Actions


Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-65, sec 549; PL 106-79, sec 8120

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 549 
of the FY 2000 National Defense Authorization Act. Section 549 amends 
statutory provisions pertaining to the denial of Federal contracts and 
grants to institutions of higher education that prohibit Senior Reserve 
Officer Training Corps units or military recruiting on campus.

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
Final Rule                      07/30/02                    67 FR 49253

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD05
_______________________________________________________________________




792. 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 Rule                      05/31/02                    67 FR 38020

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD19
_______________________________________________________________________




793. 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 Rule                      04/26/02                    67 FR 20688

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD21
_______________________________________________________________________




794. 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.

[[Page 74452]]

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 Rule                      04/26/02                    67 FR 20693

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD22
_______________________________________________________________________




795. 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 Rule                      05/31/02                    67 FR 38023

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD36
_______________________________________________________________________




796. 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 FY 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 Rule                      05/31/02                    67 FR 38022

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD42
_______________________________________________________________________




797. 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 Rule                      04/26/02                    67 FR 20699

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD43
_______________________________________________________________________




798. DOD 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 Rule                      03/14/02                    67 FR 11435

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD52

[[Page 74453]]

_______________________________________________________________________




799. 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 Rule                      03/14/02                    67 FR 11438

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD53
_______________________________________________________________________




800. 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
Interim Final Rule              03/14/02                    67 FR 11435
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/13/02
Final Rule                      07/30/02                    67 FR 49255

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD59
_______________________________________________________________________




801. 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 Rule                      03/14/02                    67 FR 11437

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD61
_______________________________________________________________________




802. [bull] WEIGHTED GUIDELINES FORM (DFARS CASE 2002-D012)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 215.404-71; 48 CFR 253.215-70

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to revise DD Form 1547, 
Record of Weighted Guidelines Application, and related DFARS cites, to 
conform to changes made to profit policy at 67 FR 20688 on April 26, 
2002.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     05/09/02
Final Rule                      07/30/02                    67 FR 49254

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD63
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803. [bull] REPORTING REQUIREMENTS UPDATE (DFARS CASE 2002-D010)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 204.670; 48 CFR 253.204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to update DD Form 350 
contract reporting requirements to meet FY 2003 statutory and 
regulatory requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     04/11/02
Final Rule                      07/12/02                    67 FR 46112
Final Action Effective          10/01/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD65

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804. [bull] NAFTA PROCUREMENT THRESHOLD (DFARS CASE 2002-D007)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.1101

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to implement revised 
NAFTA threshold for procurement of goods and services, as published by 
USTR at 67 FR 8057 on February 21, 2002.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     03/05/02
Final Rule                      04/26/02                    67 FR 20692

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD67
_______________________________________________________________________




805. [bull] TRADE AGREEMENTS THRESHOLDS--CONSTRUCTION (DFARS CASE 2002-
D011)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.7503

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to implement revised 
trade agreements thresholds for acquisition of construction, as 
published by USTR at 67 FR 14763 on March 27, 2002.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     04/19/02
Final Rule                      07/30/02                    67 FR 49256

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD69

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Department of Defense (DOD)                           Completed Actions


Department of the Army (DOA)



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806. 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 Rule                      03/29/02                    67 FR 15290
Final Rule Effective            03/29/02

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, U.S. Army Records 
Management and Declassification Agency, Stop 5603, 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)                         Proposed Rule Stage


U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)



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807. 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                            06/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/03
Final Action                    10/00/03
Final Action Effective          02/00/04

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

[[Page 74455]]

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Department of Defense (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)



_______________________________________________________________________




808. 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                    11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: George Gilmore, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




809. PROGRAMMATIC REGULATIONS FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE EVERGLADES 
RESTORATION PLAN

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 21 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 0710-AA49
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Department of Defense (DOD)                           Long-Term Actions


U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)



_______________________________________________________________________




810. 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: Thaddeus J. Rugiel
Phone: 202 761-4595
Fax: 202 761-4150
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0710-AA30
_______________________________________________________________________




811. 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: Thaddeus J. Rugiel
Phone: 202 761-4595
Fax: 202 761-4150
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0710-AA38
_______________________________________________________________________




812. 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: Thaddeus J. Rugiel
Phone: 202 761-4595
Fax: 202 761-4150
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0710-AA43
_______________________________________________________________________




813. 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

[[Page 74456]]

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Department of Defense (DOD)                           Completed Actions


U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)



_______________________________________________________________________




814. 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: Section 404 of the Clean Water Act requires a permit from the 
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for discharges of dredged or filled 
material to waters of the United States. The Environmental Protection 
Agency (EPA) and Corps' regulations implementing section 404 previously 
contained differing definitions of the term ``fill material.'' In 
particular, the Corps regulations defined fill material as being used 
for the primary purpose of replacing an aquatic area with dry land or 
changing the bottom elevation of a waterbody. In contrast, EPA's 
definition of fill material looked to whether the effect is to replace 
waters of the United States with dry land or change the bottom 
elevation of waterbodies and did not contain a ``primary purpose'' test 
as found in the Corps regulations. In order to clarify what constitutes 
``fill material'' for purposes of section 404 and provide improved 
regulatory certainty, the Corps and EPA have implemented this final 
rule under which both agencies have adopted identical, effect-based 
definitions of the terms ``fill material'' and ``discharge of fill 
material.''

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/20/00                    65 FR 21292
NPRM Comment Period End         06/19/00
Final Action                    05/09/02                    67 FR 31129
Final Action Effective          06/10/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal, Federal

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

RIN: 0710-AA48

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


Department of the Navy (NAVY)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 1507

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 766

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This part establishes the policy and procedures for the use 
of Navy and Marine Corps aviation facilities by aircraft other than 
United States Department of Defense aircraft.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/01/94                    59 FR 61561
NPRM Comment Period End         01/03/95
Final Action                    11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dan Bartlett, Department of Defense, Department of the 
Navy, N885F, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, 2000 Navy 
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20350-2000
Phone: 703 604-7707
Fax: 703 604-6969

RIN: 0703-AA48
_______________________________________________________________________




816. 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                    11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0703-AA51

[[Page 74457]]

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Department of Defense (DOD)                           Long-Term Actions


Department of the Navy (NAVY)



_______________________________________________________________________




817. SHIPBUILDING CAPABILITY PRESERVATION AGREEMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 5231 (New)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0703-AA50

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


Department of the Air Force (AF)



_______________________________________________________________________




818. [bull] DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMMERCIAL AIR TRANSPORTATION QUALITY 
AND SAFETY REVIEW PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 8013; 10 USC 2640

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 861

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Air Force proposes to revise the Department 
of Defense (DoD) Commercial Transportation Quality and Safety Review 
Program. The current version of the program is being updated to reflect 
current and anticipated policies. Department of Defense Directive 
4500.53, DoD Commercial Air Transportation Quality and Safety Review 
Program, charges the Commander-in-Chief (CINC), United States 
Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), with ensuring the establishment of 
safety requirements and criteria for evaluating civil air carriers and 
operators providing air transportation and operational support services 
to DoD. It also charges the CINC with ensuring the establishment of a 
Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB) and providing policy guidance 
and direction for its operation. Part 861 establishes DoD quality and 
safety criteria for air carriers providing or seeking to provide air 
transportation and, at the discretion of the CARB or higher authority, 
operational support services to DoD.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/05/02                    67 FR 56777
NPRM Comment Period End         09/20/02
Final Action                    11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Merlin Lyman, Department of Defense, Department of the 
Air Force, HQ, AMC/DOB, Air Mobility Command, 402 Scott Drive, Scott 
AFB, IL 62225-5302
Phone: 618 229-4801

RIN: 0701-AA67
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Completed Actions


Department of the Air Force (AF)



_______________________________________________________________________




819. 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                    03/26/02                    67 FR 13718

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
_______________________________________________________________________




820. 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                    04/09/02                    67 FR 16997

[[Page 74458]]

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0701-AA65

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs (DODOASHA)



_______________________________________________________________________




821. 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                    11/00/02
Final Action Effective          01/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/26/97                    62 FR 45196
NPRM Comment Period End         10/27/97
Final Action                    11/00/02
Final Action Effective          01/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




823. 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                    11/00/02
Final Action Effective          01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 74459]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




824. 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                    11/00/02
Final Action Effective          01/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




825. 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                    11/00/02
Final Action Effective          01/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




826. 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                    11/00/02
Final Action Effective          01/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




827. 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                    11/00/02
Final Action Effective          01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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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
_______________________________________________________________________




828. 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                            04/12/02                    67 FR 17948
NPRM Comment Period End         06/11/02
Final Action                    11/00/02
Final Action Effective          01/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




829. 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                    11/00/02
Final Action Effective          01/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




830. 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

________________________________________________________________________

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                    11/00/02
Final Action Effective          01/00/03

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

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA66
_______________________________________________________________________




831. 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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                    11/00/02
Final Action Effective          01/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




832. 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                    11/00/02
Final Action Effective          01/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




833. 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                    11/00/02
Final Action Effective          01/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




834. 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

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                            04/18/02                    67 FR 19141
NPRM Comment Period End         06/17/02
Final Action                    11/00/02
Final Action Effective          01/00/03

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

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA72
_______________________________________________________________________




835. 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              06/13/02                    67 FR 40597
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/12/02
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/12/02
Final Action                    11/00/02
Final Action Effective          01/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Completed Actions


Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs (DODOASHA)



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836. 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                    06/25/02                    67 FR 42717
Correction                      07/09/02                    67 FR 45311
Final Action Effective          07/25/02                    67 FR 42717

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Paragraphs 199.4(e)(18)(i)(F) and (G) are 
effective 12/01/1991. Paragraph 199.4(e)(21) is effective 08/12/2002.

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

RIN: 0720-AA28
_______________________________________________________________________




837. 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 
physicians 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

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reimbursement enhancement to a limited number of physicians 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
Final Action Effective          08/02/00                    67 FR 18114
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/01/00                    65 FR 41002
Final Action                    04/15/02                    67 FR 18114

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
_______________________________________________________________________




838. 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 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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
Final Action Effective          04/01/01                    67 FR 15721
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/10/01                     66 FR 9651
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/10/01
Interim Final Rule; Correction  03/19/02                    67 FR 12472
Final Action                    04/03/02                    67 FR 15721

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
_______________________________________________________________________




839. 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                            03/29/02                    67 FR 15140
NPRM Comment Period End         05/28/02
Final Action                    09/12/02                    67 FR 57739
Final Action Effective          10/01/02

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

LtCol Linnes Chester, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant 
Secretary for Health Affairs
Phone: 703 681-8910

RIN: 0720-AA67
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