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

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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)






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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

14 CFR Ch. V

Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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

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

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB guidelines dated July 31, 2003, ``Fall 
2003 Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and 
Deregulatory Actions'' require a regulatory agenda of those regulations 
under development and review to be published in the Federal Register 
each April and October.

Dated: August 29, 2003.

 John D. Werner,

Director, Management Assessment Division.

                       National Aeronautics and Space Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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3618        Investigation Research Misconduct...................................................    2700--AC50
3619        NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook.......................................    2700--AC55
3620        Access to Sensitive Information.....................................................    2700--AC60
3621        NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Supplement--Research and Development          2700--AC64
            Abstracts...........................................................................
3622        Reissuance of the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Parts 1801 to 1809,    2700--AC65
            1811, and 1812 Consistent With the Federal Acquisition Regulations System Guidance
            and Policy in FAR Part 1............................................................
3623        Government Property--Quarterly Reporting............................................    2700--AC80
3624        Research and Development Abstracts--NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook...    2700--AC82
3625        Reissuance of the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Supplement (NFS) Part       2700--AC83
            1813 to 1817 Consistent With The Federal Acquisition Regulations Systems Guidance
            and Policy in FAR Part 1............................................................
3626        Reissuance of the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Supplement (NFS) Parts      2700--AC84
            1819 and 1822 to 1825 Consistent With the Federal Acquisition Regulations System
            Guidance and Policy in FAR Part 1...................................................
3627        Reissuance of the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Supplement (NFS) Parts      2700--AC85
            1827 to 1833 Consistent With the Federal Acquisition Regulations System Guidance and
            Policy in FAR Part 1................................................................
3628        Reissuance of the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (NFS) Parts 1834 to    2700--AC86
            1837, 1839, and 1841 Consistent With the Federal Acquisition Regulations System
            Guidance and Policy in FAR Part 1...................................................
3629        Reissuance of the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Supplement (NFS) Parts      2700--AC87
            1842 to 1851 Consistent With the Federal Acquisition Regulations System Guidance and
            Policy in FAR Part 1................................................................
3630        Reissuance of the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Supplement (NFS) Parts      2700--AC88
            1852, 1853, 1871, and 1872 Consistent With Federal Acquisition Regulations System
            Guidance and Policy in FAR Part 1...................................................
3631        NASA FAR Supplement--Procedures for NASA Headquarters Public Announcement of            2700--AC89
            Contract Awards.....................................................................
3632        NASA FAR Supplement--Acquisition Planning and Option Exercise Procedures............    2700--AC91
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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3633        Cross--Waiver of Liability..........................................................    2700--AB51
3634        Code of Conduct for International Space Station Crew................................    2700--AC40
3635        Government--Owned Contractor--Operated Vehicle Fleet Management and Reporting.......    2700--AC59
3636        Government Property--Instruction for Preparing NASA Form 1018.......................    2700--AC73
3637        Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide             2700--AC76
            Requirements for Drug--Free Workplace (Grants)......................................
3638        Grants and Cooperative Agreements--Government Property Report.......................    2700--AC79
3639        Development Work for Industry in NASA Wind Tunnels..................................    2700--AC81
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                        National Aeronautics and Space Administration--Long--Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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3640        NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook--Investigative Requirements...........    2700--AC74
3641        NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook--Public Acknowledgements..............    2700--AC75
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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3642        Miscellaneous Administrative Changes to the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation         2700--AC33
            Supplement (NFS)....................................................................
3643        Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, and Age in    2700--AC41
            Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance......................
3644        NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook--Miscellaneous Changes................    2700--AC53
3645        NASA Astronaut Candidate Recruitment and Selection Program..........................    2700--AC56
3646        Temporary Duty Travel--Issuance of Motor Vehicle for Home--to--Work Transportation..    2700--AC57
3647        NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement--Format and Numbering of Award           2700--AC61
            Document............................................................................
3648        Conformance With FAX 01--14 and Miscellaneous Administrative and Editorial Changes..    2700--AC72
3649        NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook--Financial Reporting..................    2700--AC77
3650        NASA Federal Acquisition Supplement--Interagency Acquisition Approvals..............    2700--AC78
3651        NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook--Format and Numbering of Award            2700--AC90
            Document............................................................................
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)Proposed Rule Stage






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3618. INVESTIGATION RESEARCH MISCONDUCT

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1275

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is 
proposing this rule to implement the ``Federal Policy on Research 
Misconduct,'' issued by the Office of Science and Technology Policy in 
the Federal Register (FR) on December 6, 2000 (65 FR 76260). This 
proposed rule sets out the definition of research misconduct, the 
procedures for investigating allegations of research misconduct and 
recommending findings, and the procedure for adjudicating and appealing 
such findings. Findings of research misconduct must be accompanied by 
recommendations for administrative action by NASA in order to 
discourage such behavior and ensure the integrity of research funded by 
NASA.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AC50
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3619. NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Sauret, Office of Procurement, Code HK, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 
20546
Phone: 202 358--1068
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC55
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3620. [bull] ACCESS TO SENSITIVE INFORMATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1809; 48 CFR 1852

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule amends the NASA FAR Supplement to include policy, 
guidance, and contract clauses addressing contractor access to 
sensitive information. This change is in response to the increased use 
of data management systems and reliance on

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contractors to support the administrative and technical functions of 
the Agency. This combination of factors has resulted in the increased 
need to release sensitive information generated by the Government or 
obtained from other contractors to non--Government employees.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mr. David Forbes, National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration, 300 E Street SW, Code GK, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--2051
Fax: 202--358--3083

RIN: 2700-AC60
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3621. [bull] NASA FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) SUPPLEMENT--
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ABSTRACTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1835; 48 CFR 1852

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the NASA FAR Supplement to include a 
requirement for the electronic submission of an abstract of the planned 
research to be conducted under Contract containing research and 
development effort valued at over $25,000. This requirement is being 
established to support NASA's implementation of section 207(g) of the 
E--Government Act of 2002.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/31/03                    68 FR 62048
NPRM Comment Period End         12/31/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Sauret, Office of Procurement, Code HK, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 
20546
Phone: 202 358--1068
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC64
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3622. [bull] REISSUANCE OF THE NASA FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION 
SUPPLEMENT PARTS 1801 TO 1809, 1811, AND 1812 CONSISTENT WITH THE 
FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM GUIDANCE AND POLICY IN FAR PART 1

Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1801 to 1809; 48 CFR 1811; 48 CFR 1812

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rules amends the NASA FAR Supplement by removing from 
the CFR those portions of the NFS containing information that consists 
of internal Agency guidance that does not control the relationship 
between NASA and contractors or prospective contractors. This change is 
consistent with the guidance and policy in FAR part 1 regarding what 
comprises the Federal Acquisition Regulation System and requires public 
comment. The NFS document will continue to contain both information 
requiring codification in the CFR and internal Agency guidance in a 
single document that is available on the Internet.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/17/03                    68 FR 64847
NPRM Comment Period End         01/16/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Celeste M. Dalton, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code HK), 300 
E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--1645
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC65
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3623. [bull] GOVERNMENT PROPERTY--QUARTERLY REPORTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1845; 48 CFR 1852

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Government property reporting requirements will be amended to 
require the submission of quarterly reports in addition to the annual 
report.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mr. Lou Becker, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, 300 E Street SW, Code HK, 
Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--4593
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC80
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3624. [bull] RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ABSTRACTS--NASA GRANT AND 
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule amends the NASA Grant and Cooperative Handbook to 
include a requirement for the electronic submission of an abstract of 
the planned research to be conducted on contracts containing research 
and development effort valued at over $25,000. This requirement is 
being established to support NASA's implementation of section 207(g) of 
the E--Government Act of 2002.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Sauret, Office of Procurement, Code HK, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 
20546
Phone: 202 358--1068
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC82
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3625. [bull] REISSUANCE OF THE NASA FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) 
SUPPLEMENT (NFS) PART 1813 TO 1817 CONSISTENT WITH THE FEDERAL 
ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEMS GUIDANCE AND POLICY IN FAR PART 1

Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1813 to 1817

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the NASA Far Supplement (NFS) by removing 
from the CFR those portions of the NFS containing information that 
consists of internal Agency guidance that does not control the 
relationship between NASA and contractors or prospective contractors. 
This change is consistent with the guidance and policy in FAR part 1 
regarding what comprises the Federal Acquisition Regulations System and 
requires publication for public comment. The NFS document will continue 
to contain both information requiring codification of CFR and internal 
Agency guidance in a single document that is available on the Internet.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Celeste M. Dalton, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code HK), 300 
E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--1645
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC83
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3626. [bull] REISSUANCE OF THE NASA FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) 
SUPPLEMENT (NFS) PARTS 1819 AND 1822 TO 1825 CONSISTENT WITH THE FEDERAL 
ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM GUIDANCE AND POLICY IN FAR PART 1

Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1819; 48 CFR 1822 to 1825

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the NASA Far Supplement (NFS) by removing 
from the CFR those portions of the NFS containing information that 
consists of internal Agency guidance that does not control the 
relationship between NASA and contractors or prospective contractors. 
This change is consistent with the guidance and policy in FAR part 1 
regarding what comprises the Federal Acquisition Regulations System and 
requires publication for public comment. The NFS document will continue 
to contain both information requiring codification of CFR and internal 
Agency guidance in a single document that is available on the Internet.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Celeste M. Dalton, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code HK), 300 
E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--1645
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC84
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3627. [bull] REISSUANCE OF THE NASA FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) 
SUPPLEMENT (NFS) PARTS 1827 TO 1833 CONSISTENT WITH THE FEDERAL 
ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM GUIDANCE AND POLICY IN FAR PART 1

Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1827 to 1833

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the NASA Far Supplement (NFS) by removing 
from the CFR those portions of the NFS containing information that 
consists of internal Agency guidance that does not control the 
relationship between NASA and contractors or prospective contractors. 
This change is consistent with the guidance and policy in FAR part 1 
regarding what comprises the Federal Acquisition Regulations System and 
requires publication for public comment. The NFS document will continue 
to contain both information requiring codification of CFR and internal 
Agency guidance in a single document that is available on the Internet.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Celeste M. Dalton, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code HK), 300 
E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--1645
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC85
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3628. [bull] REISSUANCE OF THE NASA FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION 
SUPPLEMENT (NFS) PARTS 1834 TO 1837, 1839, AND 1841 CONSISTENT WITH THE 
FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM GUIDANCE AND POLICY IN FAR PART 1

Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1834 to 1837; 48 CFR 1839; 48 CFR 1841

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the NASA Far Supplement (NFS) by removing 
from the CFR those portions of the NFS containing information that 
consists of internal Agency guidance that does not control the 
relationship between NASA and contractors or prospective contractors. 
This change is consistent

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with the guidance and policy in FAR part 1 regarding what comprises the 
Federal Acquisition Regulations System and requires publication for 
public comment. The NFS document will continue to contain both 
information requiring codification of CFR and internal Agency guidance 
in a single document that is available on the Internet.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Celeste M. Dalton, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code HK), 300 
E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--1645
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC86
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3629. [bull] REISSUANCE OF THE NASA FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) 
SUPPLEMENT (NFS) PARTS 1842 TO 1851 CONSISTENT WITH THE FEDERAL 
ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM GUIDANCE AND POLICY IN FAR PART 1

Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1842 to 1851

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the NASA Far Supplement (NFS) by removing 
from the CFR those portions of the NFS containing information that 
consists of internal Agency guidance that does not control the 
relationship between NASA and contractors or prospective contractors. 
This change is consistent with the guidance and policy in FAR part 1 
regarding what comprises the Federal Acquisition Regulations System and 
requires publication for public comment. The NFS document will continue 
to contain both information requiring codification of CFR and internal 
Agency guidance in a single document that is available on the Internet.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Celeste M. Dalton, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code HK), 300 
E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--1645
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC87
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3630. [bull] REISSUANCE OF THE NASA FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) 
SUPPLEMENT (NFS) PARTS 1852, 1853, 1871, AND 1872 CONSISTENT WITH 
FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM GUIDANCE AND POLICY IN FAR PART 1

Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1852; 48 CFR 1853; 48 CFR 1871; 48 CFR 1872

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the NASA Far Supplement (NFS) by removing 
from the CFR those portions of the NFS containing information that 
consists of internal Agency guidance that does not control the 
relationship between NASA and contractors or prospective contractors. 
This change is consistent with the guidance and policy in FAR part 1 
regarding what comprises the Federal Acquisition Regulations System and 
requires publication for public comment. The NFS document will continue 
to contain both information requiring codification of CFR and internal 
Agency guidance in a single document that is available on the Internet.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Celeste M. Dalton, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code HK), 300 
E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--1645
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC88
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3631. [bull] NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT--PROCEDURES FOR NASA HEADQUARTERS 
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONTRACT AWARDS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1805

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This change to the NFS will revise the process used to advise 
and provide information necessary for NASA Headquarters notification 
and announcements of significant contract awards.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Yolande Harden, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, 300 E Street SW, Code HK, 
Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--1279
Fax: 202--358--3083
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC89
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3632. [bull] NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT--ACQUISITION PLANNING AND OPTION 
EXERCISE PROCEDURES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1805; 48 CFR 1807; 48 CFR 1817

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This change to the NFS focuses on improvement in the 
acquisition planning, public notice, and

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contract option exercise processes supportive of NASA's efforts under 
the President's Management Agenda Competitive Sourcing element.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Yolande Harden, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, 300 E Street SW, Code HK, 
Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--1279
Fax: 202--358--3083
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC91
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3633. CROSS--WAIVER OF LIABILITY

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1266

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AB51
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3634. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION CREW

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1214, subpart 1214.4

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    10/01/00
Interim Final Rule              12/21/00                    65 FR 80302
Final Rule                      05/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AC40
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3635. [bull] GOVERNMENT--OWNED CONTRACTOR--OPERATED VEHICLE FLEET 
MANAGEMENT AND REPORTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1801; 48 CFR 1811; 48 CFR 1823; 48 CFR 1851; 48 
CFR 1852

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends NASA's Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 
Supplement (NFS) to require contractors to collect data and report on 
usage of Government--owed Contractor--operated vehicles, including 
Interagency Fleet Management System (IFMS) vehicles.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/22/03                    68 FR 43333
Interim Final Rule Effective    07/22/03
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/22/03
Final Action                    11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mr. Patrick Flynn, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, 300 E Street SW, Code HK, 
Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--0460
Fax: 202--358--3083
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC59
_______________________________________________________________________




3636. [bull] GOVERNMENT PROPERTY--INSTRUCTION FOR PREPARING NASA FORM 
1018

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1845; 48 CFR 1852

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NASA uses the data contained in contractor reports for annual 
financial statements and property management. In order to ensure 
consistent reporting of NASA property by contractors, an amendment to 
the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (NFS) is necessary 
to provide a definition of obsolete property, addresses contractor 
validation of 1018 data and proper reporting of software to which NASA 
has title, clarify other property

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classifications, and revise the date for submission of annual property 
reports from October 31st to October 15th.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/31/03                    68 FR 62023
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/30/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mr. Lou Becker, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, 300 E Street SW, Code HK, 
Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--4593
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC73
_______________________________________________________________________




3637. [bull] GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) 
AND GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG--FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 41 USC 701; 42 USC 2473(c); 31 USC 6101

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1265

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NASA is participating in a proposed common rule that proposes 
substantive changes and amendments to the Governmentwide nonprocurement 
common rule for debarment and suspension and the Governmentwide rule 
implementing the Drug--Free Workplace Act of 1988. The purpose of these 
proposed changes are as follows:
1. Resolve unnecessary technical differences between the procurement 
and nonprocurement debarment rules;
2. Make improvements to the existing common rule consistent with the 
purpose of the suspension and debarment system;
3. Revise the current approach to the style and format to use plain 
language; and
4. Move the drug--free workplace requirements currently in subpart F of 
the Debarment and Suspension Nonprocurement Common Rule to a new 
section.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul D Brundage, National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration, 300 E Street SW, Code HK, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--0481
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC76
_______________________________________________________________________




3638. [bull] GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS--GOVERNMENT PROPERTY 
REPORT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Government property reporting requirements will be amended to 
revise the date for submission of annual property reports from October 
31st to October 15th.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mr. Lou Becker, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, 300 E Street SW, Code HK, 
Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--4593
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC79
_______________________________________________________________________




3639. [bull] DEVELOPMENT WORK FOR INDUSTRY IN NASA WIND TUNNELS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 50 USC 511 to 515; 42 USC 2473(c)(5) and (6)

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1210

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulations set forth in 14 CFR 1210 detail the policies 
and procedures by which NASA makes certain of its wind tunnel 
facilities available for use in development work by industry. NASA is 
in the process of updating these regulations to more accurately reflect 
current accounting policies and operating procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Jay M. Henn, Director, Research Support Division, 
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 300 E Street SW, Code R, 
Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--4741
Fax: 202--358--3750
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC81

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)  Long-Term Actions






_______________________________________________________________________




3640. [bull] NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK--
INVESTIGATIVE REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NASA sometimes, albeit infrequently, requires information for 
investigations of individuals working on grants and cooperative 
agreements in order to determine whether to permit, deny, or restrict 
access to a NASA Center, facility, or computer system, or to NASA 
technical information. The provision at section 1260.35, Investigative 
Requirements, is inserted in all grants and cooperative agreements to 
ensure recipients provide the information requested by NASA for any 
required investigation. This proposed change is needed because 
recipients of grants and cooperative agreements, especially educational 
institutions, often do not maintain or have access to the types of 
information required by the provision at section 1260.35 about their 
staff, faculty, and students because of policy and legal restrictions. 
Instead of requiring the recipients to obtain and submit personal 
information, this proposed rule makes it clear that the individuals 
needing access may provide the requisite information directly to NASA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/15/03                    68 FR 48838
NPRM Comment Period End         10/14/03


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Suzan Moody, National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration, 300 E Street SW, Code SJ, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--0503
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC74
_______________________________________________________________________




3641. [bull] NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK--PUBLIC 
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would amend the NASA Grant and Cooperative 
Agreement Handbook to include public acknowledgement of NASA 
photographs and illustrations in reports or publications generated as a 
result of NASA's award of grants or cooperative agreements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/15/03                    68 FR 48837
NPRM Comment Period End         10/14/03


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul D Brundage, National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration, 300 E Street SW, Code HK, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--0481
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC75
_______________________________________________________________________


National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)  Completed Actions






_______________________________________________________________________




3642. MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES TO THE NASA FEDERAL 
ACQUISITION REGULATION SUPPLEMENT (NFS)

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1801 to 1872

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/29/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AC33
_______________________________________________________________________




3643. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, 
HANDICAP, AND AGE IN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL 
ASSISTANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/26/03                    68 FR 51334

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Dr. Dorothy Hayden--Watkins
Phone: 202 358--2167
Fax: 202 358--3336
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC41
_______________________________________________________________________




3644. NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK--MISCELLANEOUS 
CHANGES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260; 14 CFR 1274

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/29/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rita Svarcas
Phone: 202 358--0464
Fax: 202 358--3220

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC53
_______________________________________________________________________




3645. NASA ASTRONAUT CANDIDATE RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROGRAM

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1214

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               04/23/03                    68 FR 19947
Comment Period End              05/23/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Candace S. Irwin
Phone: 202 358--1206
Fax: 202 358--3040
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC56
_______________________________________________________________________




3646. TEMPORARY DUTY TRAVEL--ISSUANCE OF MOTOR VEHICLE FOR HOME--TO--
WORK TRANSPORTATION

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1204.1600

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/23/03                    68 FR 37108
Final Action                    10/24/03                    68 FR 60847

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William E. Gookin
Phone: 202 358--2306
Fax: 202 358--3235
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC57
_______________________________________________________________________




3647. [bull] NASA FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION SUPPLEMENT--FORMAT AND 
NUMBERING OF AWARD DOCUMENT

Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1804

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the NASA FAR Supplement to include a revised 
numbering scheme for contracts required by the changes to the Federal 
Procurement Data System--Next Generation (FPDS--NG).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/11/03                    68 FR 53525

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Celeste M. Dalton, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code HK), 300 
E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--1645
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC61
_______________________________________________________________________




3648. [bull] CONFORMANCE WITH FAX 01--14 AND MISCELLANEOUS 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND EDITORIAL CHANGES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1806; 48 CFR 1815; 48 CFR 1825; 48 CFR 1872

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule revised the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) to 
confirm to changes made to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) by 
Federal Acquisition Circular 2001--14 and to make administrative and 
editorial changes needed to update the designated agency competition 
advocate, update references, and clarify the term ``NASA workforce'' as 
used in the instruction for drafting an announcement of opportunity.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/01/03                    68 FR 45168

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Celeste M. Dalton, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code HK), 300 
E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--1645
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC72
_______________________________________________________________________




3649. [bull] NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK--FINANCIAL 
REPORTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This change amends the NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement 
Handbook to reflect NASA's implementation of the Department of Health 
and Human Services' Payment Management System (DHHS/PMS), including 
electronic submission of grantees' quarterly Federal Cash Transactions 
Reports (SF272s). The changes also clarify NASA's policies and internal 
practices with regard to suspension or termination of advance payments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/21/03                    68 FR 50468

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rita Svarcas, National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration, 300 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20744
Phone: 202 358--0464
Fax: 202 358--3220
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC77
_______________________________________________________________________




3650. [bull] NASA FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLEMENT--INTERAGENCY 
ACQUISITION APPROVALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1817

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend the NASA FAR Supplement by establishing 
a 5--year limitation on interagency acquisitions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/06/03                    68 FR 57629

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph LeCren, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Code HK, 
Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--0444

RIN: 2700-AC78
_______________________________________________________________________




3651. [bull] NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK--FORMAT AND 
NUMBERING OF AWARD DOCUMENT

Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1260

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends NASA's Grant and Cooperative Handbook to 
include a reviewed numbering scheme for grants and cooperative 
agreements required by the changes the Federal Procurement Data 
System--Next Generation (FPDS--NG).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/18/03                    68 FR 54654

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Suzan Moody, National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration, 300 E Street SW, Code SJ, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--0503
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC90
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