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


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Part XLVII





Department of Defense





General Services Administration





National Aeronautics and Space Administration





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Federal Acquisition Regulation;

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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






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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

48 CFR Ch. 1

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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

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

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

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

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

Dated: March 26, 2003.

 Ralph J. DeStefano,

Acting Director, Acquisition Policy Division.

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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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3752        FAR Case 1998-020, Hazardous Material Safety Data...................................     9000-AJ21
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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3753        FAR Case 2000-304, Electronic Signatures............................................     9000-AI94
3754        FAR Case 1999-400, Geographic Use of the Term ``United States''.....................     9000-AI99
3755        FAR Case 2000-608, New Consolidated Form for Selection of Architect-Engineer             9000-AJ15
            Contractors.........................................................................
3756        FAR Case 2000-308, Prompt Payment Under Cost-Reimbursement Contracts for Services...     9000-AJ17
3757        FAR Case 2000-009, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statute or        9000-AJ34
            Executive Orders--Commercial Items..................................................
3758        FAR Case 2001-015, Prohibited Sources...............................................     9000-AJ35
3759        FAR Case 2001-035, Past Performance Evaluation of Federal Prison Industries              9000-AJ45
            Contracts...........................................................................
3760        FAR Case 2001-028, Energy-Efficient Standby Power Devices...........................     9000-AJ47
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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3761        FAR Case 1989-093, Implementation of the Anti-Lobbying Statute......................     9000-AD76
3762        FAR Case 1994-753, Travel Costs.....................................................     9000-AG27
3763        FAR Case 1995-013, Government Property..............................................     9000-AH60
3764        FAR Case 1997-304, Electronic Commerce in Federal Procurement.......................     9000-AI10
3765        FAR Case 1999-025, Cost Accounting Standards Administration.........................     9000-AI70
3766        FAR Case 2001-005, Notification of Overpayment, Contract Financing Payments.........     9000-AJ20
3767        FAR Case 2001-030, Electronic Listing of Acquisition Vehicles for Use by More Than       9000-AJ30
            One Agency..........................................................................
3768        FAR Case 2001-029, Miscellaneous Cost Principles....................................     9000-AJ33
3769        FAR Case 2001-008, Compensation Cost Principle......................................     9000-AJ36

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3770        FAR Case 2001-021, Training and Education Cost Principle............................     9000-AJ38
3771        FAR Case 2002-003, Temporary Emergency Procurement Authority........................     9000-AJ40
3772        FAR Case 2001-024, Selling Cost Principle...........................................     9000-AJ42
3773        FAR Case 2000-005, Leadership in Environmental Management (Executive Order 13148)...     9000-AJ44
3774        FAR Case 2002-001, Economic Planning, Employee Morale, and Travel Costs Principles..     9000-AJ46
3775        FAR Case 2002-010, Debarment and Suspension--Order Placement and Option Exercise....     9000-AJ48
3776        FAR Case 2001-032, Elimination of the Standard Form 129, Solicitation Mailing List       9000-AJ50
            Application.........................................................................
3777        FAR Case 2002-011, Procurement of Printing and Duplicating Through the Government        9000-AJ51
            Printing Office.....................................................................
3778        FAR Case 2002-012, Section 508 Micro-Purchase Exception Sunset Provision............     9000-AJ53
3779        FAR Case 2002-026, Procurements for Defense Against or Recovery From Terrorism or        9000-AJ54
            Nuclear, Biological, Chemical, or Radiological Attack...............................
3780        FAR Case 2000-305, Commercially Available Off-the-Shelf Items.......................     9000-AJ55
3781        FAR Case 2001-026, Depreciation Cost Principle......................................     9000-AJ56
3782        FAR Case 2001-037, Insurance and Pension Costs......................................     9000-AJ57
3783        FAR Case 2002-029, Contract Bundling................................................     9000-AJ58
3784        FAR Case 2002-014, Debriefing--Competitive Acquisition..............................     9000-AJ59
3785        FAR Case 2001-034, General Provisions of the Cost Principles........................     9000-AJ60
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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3786        FAR Case 1991-078, Small Business Subcontracting Reporting..........................     9000-AG04
3787        FAR Case 2000-007, Financing Policies...............................................     9000-AI92
3788        FAR Case 2000-302, Veterans Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Act of       9000-AI93
            1999................................................................................
3789        FAR Case 1999-024, Preference for U.S.-Flag Vessels.................................     9000-AI97
3790        FAR Case 1998-018, Trademarks for Government Products...............................     9000-AI98
3791        FAR Case 2000-013, Contract Types for Commercial Item Acquisitions..................     9000-AJ03
3792        FAR Case 2001-016, E.O. 13202, Preservation of Open Competition and Government           9000-AJ14
            Neutrality Towards Government Contractors' Labor Relations on Federal and Federally
            Funded Construction Projects........................................................
3793        FAR Case 2000-011, Revisions to Provisions/Clauses to Accommodated Sealed Bidding        9000-AJ18
            and Simplified Procedures in Commercial Item Acquisitions...........................
3794        FAR Case 2001-006, Progress Payment Requests Under Indefinite--Delivery Contracts...     9000-AJ23
3795        FAR Case 2000-306, Caribbean Basin Country End Products.............................     9000-AJ27
3796        FAR Case 2000-016, Federal, State, and Local Taxes..................................     9000-AJ39
3797        FAR Case 2002-009, Trade Agreements Thresholds......................................     9000-AJ41
3798        FAR Case 2002-016, General Records Schedule.........................................     9000-AJ49
3799        FAR Case 2002-028, Special Simplified Procedures for Purchase of Commercial Items in     9000-AJ52
            Excess of the Simplified Acquisition Threshold......................................
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR) Proposed Rule Stage






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3752. FAR CASE 1998-020, HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 23; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

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

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/04/02                      67 FR 632
NPRM Comment Period End         03/05/02
NPRM                            05/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Related RIN: Previously reported as 9000-AI87
RIN: 9000-AJ21
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)    Final Rule Stage






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3753. FAR CASE 2000-304, ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 4

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/01/00                    65 FR 65698
NPRM Comment Period End         01/02/01
Final Action                    05/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AI94
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3754. FAR CASE 1999-400, GEOGRAPHIC USE OF THE TERM ``UNITED STATES''

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/27/01                    66 FR 39230
NPRM Comment Period End         09/25/01
Final Action                    05/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AI99
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3755. FAR CASE 2000-608, NEW CONSOLIDATED FORM FOR SELECTION OF 
ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTORS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1; 48 CFR 36; 48 CFR 53

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/19/01                    66 FR 53314
NPRM Comment Period End         12/18/01
NPRM Comment Period End 
(Extended)                      01/08/02                    66 FR 65792
Final Action                    05/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ15

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3756. FAR CASE 2000-308, PROMPT PAYMENT UNDER COST-REIMBURSEMENT 
CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              10/22/01                    66 FR 53485
Interim Final Rule Effective    10/22/01
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/21/01
Final Action                    05/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ17
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3757. FAR CASE 2000-009, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO 
IMPLEMENT STATUTE OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/20/02                    67 FR 13076
NPRM Comment Period End         05/20/02
Final Action                    05/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ34
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3758. FAR CASE 2001-015, PROHIBITED SOURCES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/20/02                    67 FR 13080
NPRM Comment Period End         05/20/02
Final Action                    05/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ35
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3759. FAR CASE 2001-035, PAST PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF FEDERAL PRISON 
INDUSTRIES CONTRACTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 8; 48 CFR 42

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
remove the prohibition on evaluating Federal Prison Industries (FPI) 
contract performance. This regulatory action was not subject to Office 
of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993. This is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/29/02
NPRM Comment Period End         10/28/02                    67 FR 55680
Final Action                    05/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ45
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3760. [bull] FAR CASE 2001-028, ENERGY-EFFICIENT STANDBY POWER DEVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 11; 48 CFR 23

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Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement Executive Order (E.O.) 13221 of July 31, 2001, Energy 
Efficient Standby Power Devices, and clarify requirements for purchase 
of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-designated products. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule 
is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/16/02                    67 FR 64010
NPRM Comment Period End         12/16/02
Final Action                    05/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ47
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)   Long-Term Actions






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3761. FAR CASE 1989-093, IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ANTI-LOBBYING STATUTE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 101-121, sec 319

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 3; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AD76
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3762. FAR CASE 1994-753, TRAVEL COSTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 103-355

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31.205-46

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

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AG27
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3763. FAR CASE 1995-013, GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 45; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
simplify procedures, reduce recordkeeping, and eliminate requirements 
related to the disposition of Government property in the possession of 
contractors. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866,

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dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AH60
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3764. FAR CASE 1997-304, ELECTRONIC COMMERCE IN FEDERAL PROCUREMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 105-85, sec 850

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

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

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AI10
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3765. FAR CASE 1999-025, COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 30; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AI70
_______________________________________________________________________




3766. FAR CASE 2001-005, NOTIFICATION OF OVERPAYMENT, CONTRACT FINANCING 
PAYMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ20
_______________________________________________________________________




3767. FAR CASE 2001-030, ELECTRONIC LISTING OF ACQUISITION VEHICLES FOR 
USE BY MORE THAN ONE AGENCY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
require contracting activities to input information online for 
Governmentwide

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ30
_______________________________________________________________________




3768. FAR CASE 2001-029, MISCELLANEOUS COST PRINCIPLES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ33
_______________________________________________________________________




3769. FAR CASE 2001-008, COMPENSATION COST PRINCIPLE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ36
_______________________________________________________________________




3770. FAR CASE 2001-021, TRAINING AND EDUCATION COST PRINCIPLE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ38
_______________________________________________________________________




3771. FAR CASE 2002-003, TEMPORARY EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 31273]]

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ40
_______________________________________________________________________




3772. FAR CASE 2001-024, SELLING COST PRINCIPLE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ42
_______________________________________________________________________




3773. FAR CASE 2000-005, LEADERSHIP IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 
(EXECUTIVE ORDER 13148)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 23; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ44
_______________________________________________________________________




3774. FAR CASE 2002-001, ECONOMIC PLANNING, EMPLOYEE MORALE, AND TRAVEL 
COSTS PRINCIPLES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ46
_______________________________________________________________________




3775. [bull] FAR CASE 2002-010, DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION--ORDER 
PLACEMENT AND OPTION EXERCISE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 9

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
address the placement of orders against existing contracts with 
contractors that have been debarred, suspended, or proposed for 
debarment. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993. This is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/04/02                    67 FR 67282
NPRM Comment Period End         01/03/03
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ48

[[Page 31274]]

_______________________________________________________________________




3776. [bull] FAR CASE 2001-032, ELIMINATION OF THE STANDARD FORM 129, 
SOLICITATION MAILING LIST APPLICATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1; 48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 14; 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 22; 48 
CFR 36; 48 CFR 52; 48 CFR 53

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
remove the requirement for contracting offices to establish and 
maintain manual solicitation mailing lists and the need to use the 
Standard Form (SF 129, Solicitation Mailing List Application). This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule 
is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/06/02                    67 FR 67762
NPRM Comment Period End         01/06/03


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ50
_______________________________________________________________________




3777. [bull] FAR CASE 2002-011, PROCUREMENT OF PRINTING AND DUPLICATING 
THROUGH THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE

Priority: Economically Significant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 6; 48 CFR 8; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement the policy set forth in Office of Management and Budget (OMB 
Memorandum No. M-02-07, Procurement of Printing and Duplicating through 
the Government Printing Office (GPO) (May 3, 2002)). In order to induce 
competition, save taxpayer money, and promote small business 
opportunities, the memorandum eliminates restrictions that mandated use 
of GPO as the single source and frees agencies to select printing from 
a wide array of sources that can demonstrate their ability to meet the 
Government's needs most effectively. This regulatory action is a 
significant regulatory action and was subject to Office of Management 
and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 
1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/13/02                    67 FR 68914
NPRM Comment Period End         12/13/02


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ51
_______________________________________________________________________




3778. [bull] FAR CASE 2002-012, SECTION 508 MICRO-PURCHASE EXCEPTION 
SUNSET PROVISION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 39

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
extend the electronic and information technology (section 508) micro-
purchase exception to October 1, 2004. This regulatory action was not 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 
804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/31/02                    67 FR 80321
Interim Final Rule Effective    01/01/03
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/03/03


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ53
_______________________________________________________________________




3779. [bull] FAR CASE 2002-026, PROCUREMENTS FOR DEFENSE AGAINST OR 
RECOVERY FROM TERRORISM OR NUCLEAR, BIOLOGICAL, CHEMICAL, OR 
RADIOLOGICAL ATTACK

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 10; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 13; 48 CFR 19; 48 
CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement sections 852 through 856 and section 858 of the Homeland 
Security Act (Pub. L. 107-296). This regulatory action was not subject 
to review under Office of Management and Budget review under Executive 
Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule 
under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    01/24/03
Interim Final Rule              01/27/03                     68 FR 4048
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/28/03


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

[[Page 31275]]

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ54
_______________________________________________________________________




3780. [bull] FAR CASE 2000-305, COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE OFF-THE-SHELF 
ITEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule solicits comments regarding the implementation of 
section 4203 of the Federal Acquisition Reform Act (Pub. L. 104-106) 
(the Act) with respect to Commercially Available Off-the-Shelf Item 
Acquisitions. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/30/03                     68 FR 4874
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/31/03


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ55
_______________________________________________________________________




3781. [bull] FAR CASE 2001-026, DEPRECIATION COST PRINCIPLE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/30/03                     68 FR 4876
NPRM Comment Period End         03/31/03


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ56
_______________________________________________________________________




3782. [bull] FAR CASE 2001-037, INSURANCE AND PENSION COSTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
amend the insurance and indemnification cost principle and the portion 
of the compensation cost principle relating to pension costs. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is 
not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/30/03                     68 FR 4880
NPRM Comment Period End         03/31/03


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ57
_______________________________________________________________________




3783. [bull] FAR CASE 2002-029, CONTRACT BUNDLING

Priority: Economically Significant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 7; 48 CFR 8; 48 CFR 16; 48 CFR 19; 48 
CFR 42

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement the recommendations of the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) in its report entitled ``Contract Bundling: A Strategy for 
Increasing Federal Contracting Opportunities for Small Business.'' This 
regulatory action was subject to Office of Management and Budget review 
under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a 
major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/31/03                     68 FR 5138
NPRM Comment Period End         04/01/03


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ58
_______________________________________________________________________




3784. [bull] FAR CASE 2002-014, DEBRIEFING--COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 31276]]

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement sections 1014 and 1064 of the Federal Acquisition 
Streamlining Act of 1994 on requirements for debriefing unsuccessful 
offerors under competitive proposals. This regulatory action was not 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 
U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/04/03                     68 FR 5778
NPRM Comment Period End         04/07/03


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ59
_______________________________________________________________________




3785. [bull] FAR CASE 2001-034, GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE COST 
PRINCIPLES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
amend the general provisions of the cost principles contained in the 
FAR.
This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and 
Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. 
This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/04/03                     68 FR 5774
NPRM Comment Period End         04/07/03


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ60
_______________________________________________________________________


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






_______________________________________________________________________




3786. FAR CASE 1991-078, SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING REPORTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 53.219

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/19/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AG04
_______________________________________________________________________




3787. FAR CASE 2000-007, FINANCING POLICIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/22/02                    67 FR 70520
Final Action Effective          12/23/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AI92
_______________________________________________________________________




3788. FAR CASE 2000-302, VETERANS ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMALL BUSINESS 
DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1999

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/30/02                    67 FR 56122
Final Action Effective          08/30/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AI93
_______________________________________________________________________




3789. FAR CASE 1999-024, PREFERENCE FOR U.S.-FLAG VESSELS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/18/03                    68 FR 13202
Final Action Effective          04/17/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AI97
_______________________________________________________________________




3790. FAR CASE 1998-018, TRADEMARKS FOR GOVERNMENT PRODUCTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 27; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/12/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AI98
_______________________________________________________________________




3791. FAR CASE 2000-013, CONTRACT TYPES FOR COMMERCIAL ITEM ACQUISITIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 16

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/18/03                    68 FR 13201
Final Action Effective          04/17/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ03
_______________________________________________________________________




3792. FAR CASE 2001-016, E.O. 13202, PRESERVATION OF OPEN COMPETITION 
AND GOVERNMENT NEUTRALITY TOWARDS GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS' LABOR 
RELATIONS ON FEDERAL AND FEDERALLY FUNDED CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/22/02                    67 FR 70518
Final Action Effective          11/22/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ14
_______________________________________________________________________




3793. FAR CASE 2000-011, REVISIONS TO PROVISIONS/CLAUSES TO ACCOMMODATED 
SEALED BIDDING AND SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES IN COMMERCIAL ITEM ACQUISITIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       05/28/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ18
_______________________________________________________________________




3794. FAR CASE 2001-006, PROGRESS PAYMENT REQUESTS UNDER INDEFINITE--
DELIVERY CONTRACTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/18/03                    68 FR 13206
Final Action Effective          04/17/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ23
_______________________________________________________________________




3795. FAR CASE 2000-306, CARIBBEAN BASIN COUNTRY END PRODUCTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/22/02                    67 FR 70519
Final Action Effective          11/22/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ27
_______________________________________________________________________




3796. FAR CASE 2000-016, FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 29; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/18/03                    68 FR 13204
Final Action Effective          04/17/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ39
_______________________________________________________________________




3797. FAR CASE 2002-009, TRADE AGREEMENTS THRESHOLDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/30/02                    67 FR 56123
Final Action Effective          09/30/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ41
_______________________________________________________________________




3798. [bull] FAR CASE 2002-016, GENERAL RECORDS SCHEDULE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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CFR Citation: 48 CFR 4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
revise pay administration record retention requirements. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is 
not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/22/02                    67 FR 70517
Final Action Effective          12/23/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ49
_______________________________________________________________________




3799. [bull] FAR CASE 2002-028, SPECIAL SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES FOR 
PURCHASE OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS IN EXCESS OF THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION 
THRESHOLD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 13

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement section 812 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2003 (Pub. L. 107-314). Section 812 extends the test of the 
special simplified procedures for purchases of commercial items greater 
than the simplified acquisition threshold, but not exceeding 
$5,000,000, until January 1, 2004. This regulatory action was not 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 
804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/31/02                    67 FR 80320
Final Action Effective          01/01/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ52
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