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

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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

14 CFR Ch. V

Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: NASA's regulatory agenda describes those regulations being 
considered for development or amendment by NASA, the need and legal 
basis for the actions being considered, the name and telephone number 
of the knowledgeable official, whether a regulatory analysis is 
required, and the status of regulations previously reported.

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

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB guidelines dated April 7, 2004, ``Spring 
2004 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: May 10, 2004.

 John D. Werner,

Director, Management Systems Division.

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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3503        NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook.........................................    2700-AC55
3504        Research and Development Abstracts--NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook.....    2700-AC82
3505        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.....................................................
3506        NASA FAR Supplement--Acquisition Planning and Option Exercise Procedures..............    2700-AC91
3507        NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook Certifications and Assurances...........    2700-AC96
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3508        Cross-Waiver of Liability.............................................................    2700-AB51
3509        Code of Conduct for International Space Station Crew..................................    2700-AC40
3510        Investigation Research Misconduct.....................................................    2700-AC50
3511        Contractor Access to Confidential Information.........................................    2700-AC60
3512        NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Supplement--Research and Development            2700-AC64
            Abstracts.............................................................................
3513        Grants and Cooperative Agreements--Government Property Report.........................    2700-AC79
3514        Development Work for Industry in NASA Wind Tunnels....................................    2700-AC81
3515        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..................................................................
3516        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.....................................................
3517        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..................................................................
3518        NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook Central Contractor Registration.........    2700-AC95
3519        Representations and Certifications--Other than Commercial Items.......................    2700-AC97
3520        Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects, Technical Amendment..............    2700-AC99
3521        Clauses Authorized for Use in Commercial Acquisition..................................    2700-AD00
3522        Availability of Agency Records to Members of the Public...............................    2700-AD01
3523        Removal of MidRange Procurement Procedures............................................    2700-AD02
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3524        Government-Owned Contractor-Operated Vehicle Fleet Management and Reporting...........    2700-AC59
3525        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..................................................................
3526        Government Property--Instruction for Preparing NASA Form 1018.........................    2700-AC73
3527        NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook--Investigative Requirements.............    2700-AC74

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3528        NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook--Public Acknowledgements................    2700-AC75
3529        Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide               2700-AC76
            Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants).........................................
3530        Government Property--Quarterly Reporting..............................................    2700-AC80
3531        Reissuance of the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Supplement (NFS) Part 1813    2700-AC83
            to 1817 Consistent With The Federal Acquisition Regulations Systems Guidance and
            Policy in FAR Part 1..................................................................
3532        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.....................................................
3533        NASA FAR Supplement--Procedures for NASA Headquarters Public Announcement of Contract     2700-AC89
            Awards................................................................................
3534        Conformance With FACs 01-15 and 01-14.................................................    2700-AC92
3535        NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook Synopses Requirements...................    2700-AC93
3536        Performance Period Limitations for Procurement Award Instruments......................    2700-AC94
3537        Grant and Cooperative Agreement Announcement Memory...................................    2700-AC98
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3503. 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                            09/00/04

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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3504. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ABSTRACTS--NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE 
AGREEMENT HANDBOOK

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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                            09/00/04

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-AC82
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3505. 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

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/21/04                    69 FR 29256
NPRM Comment Period End         07/20/04

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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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3506. NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT--ACQUISITION PLANNING AND OPTION EXERCISE 
PROCEDURES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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 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

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NPRM                            07/00/04

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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3507.  NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK 
CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement 
Handbook (Handbook) by requiring that announcements of funding 
opportunities advise potential applicants that they will be required to 
submit certifications, disclosures, and assurances with their proposals 
rather than before award and clarify the methods for ensuring 
compliance with certifications, disclosures, and assurances.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: 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-AC96
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3508. CROSS-WAIVER OF LIABILITY

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1266

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    07/00/04

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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3509. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION CREW

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1214, subpart 1214.4

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule Effective    10/01/00
Interim Final Rule              12/21/00                    65 FR 80302
Final Action                    07/00/04

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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3510. INVESTIGATION RESEARCH MISCONDUCT

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473

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CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1275

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is 
issuing its final 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 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                            07/25/03                    68 FR 43982
NPRM Comment Period End         09/23/03
Final Action                    07/00/04

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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3511. CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 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                            12/05/03                    68 FR 67995
NPRM Comment Period End         02/03/04
Final Action                    07/00/04

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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3512. NASA FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) SUPPLEMENT--RESEARCH AND 
DEVELOPMENT ABSTRACTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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
Final Action                    09/00/04

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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3513. GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS--GOVERNMENT PROPERTY REPORT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              02/03/04                     69 FR 5016
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/05/04
Final Action                    07/00/04

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
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3514. DEVELOPMENT WORK FOR INDUSTRY IN NASA WIND TUNNELS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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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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3515. 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

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                            03/12/04                    69 FR 11828
NPRM Comment Period End         05/11/04
Final Action                    07/00/04

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-AC85
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3516. 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

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 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                            03/31/04                    69 FR 16886
NPRM Comment Period End         06/01/04
Final Action                    07/00/04

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-AC86
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3517. 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

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

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NPRM                            04/22/04                    69 FR 21864
NPRM Comment Period End         06/21/04
Final Action                    07/00/04

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-AC87
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3518.  NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK 
CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule amends the NASA Grant and Cooperative

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Agreement Handbook (Handbook) by requiring applicants for grants and 
cooperative agreements to (1) include their Dunn and Bradstreet, Data 
Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number in their proposal submissions 
and (2) requiring registration in the Central Contractor Registration 
(CCR)) database prior to submitting a proposal instead of before award. 
This change is required to prepare for NASA integration with the 
interagency portal for grant application submission at http://
www.grants.gov.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: 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-AC95
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3519.  REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--OTHER THAN 
COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1852

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule revises the NASA Federal Acquisition 
Regulation (FAR) Supplement (NFS) by amending the Offeror 
Representations and Certifications-Other Than Commercial Items 
provision used in solicitation for non-commercial simplified 
acquisitions. This change is required to conform with changes made to 
the FAR by Federal Acquisition Circulars (FAC) 2001-14 and 2001-19.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              03/22/04                    69 FR 13260
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/21/04
Final Action                    07/00/04

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-AC97
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3520.  FEDERAL POLICY FOR THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN 
SUBJECTS, TECHNICAL AMENDMENT

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 42 USC 289; 42 USC 300v-1(b)

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1230

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule amends the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration (NASA) regulations for the protection of human subjects 
by changing all references to the Office for Protection from Research 
Risks (OPRR) to the Office of Human Research Protections (OHRP) and 
revising the footnote at the end of 45 CFR 46.101(i) by deleting the 
references to research involving fetuses, pregnant women, or human in 
vitro fertilization and subpart B of 45 CFR part 46. This technical 
amendment is being made in conjunction with the other Federal 
departments and agencies that have promulgated the Federal Policy for 
the Protection of Human Subjects.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard S Williams, Chief Medical Officer, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, 300 E Street SW, Code Z, 
Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-2390
Fax: 202-358-3349
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC99
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3521.  CLAUSES AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN COMMERCIAL 
ACQUISITION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1812

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rules revises the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) by 
removing the NASA specific clause regarding Central Contractor 
Registration (CCR) from the list of clauses authorized for use in 
acquisitions of commercial items. The NASA CCR clause was removed from 
the NFS in a final rule published in the Federal Register on February 
3, 2004 (68 FR 5087), however the rule failed to remove the clause from 
part 1812. This change corrects this omission.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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-AD00
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3522.  AVAILABILITY OF AGENCY RECORDS TO MEMBERS OF 
THE PUBLIC

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1206; 14 CFR 1206 FR Vol. 65 No. 71 19646

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Agency is amending the FOIA fees imposed, law OMB Uniform 
FOIA Fee Schedule and Guidelines. These revisions are not intended to 
change any rights under the FOIA to public accessibility to Agency 
records. These fee changes are intended to routinely update the Agency 
ability to assess reasonable charges as allowed by OMB policy.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen L McConnell, NASA FOIA Officer, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, 300 E Street SW, Code P, 
Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-0068
Fax: 202-358-4345
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AD01
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3523.  REMOVAL OF MIDRANGE PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1871

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule revises the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) by 
removing part 1871, MidRange Procurement Procedures. The FAR provides 
contracting officers with broad discretion and flexibility in the 
source selection process in order to achieve a best value outcome. A 
separate NASA MidRange process is no longer necessary.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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-AD02
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)  Completed Actions






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3524. GOVERNMENT-OWNED CONTRACTOR-OPERATED VEHICLE FLEET MANAGEMENT AND 
REPORTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/24/04                     69 FR 8335

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Flynn
Phone: 202 358-0460
Fax: 202-358-3083
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC59
_______________________________________________________________________




3525. 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

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/17/03                    68 FR 64847
Final Action                    04/22/04                    69 FR 21761

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AC65
_______________________________________________________________________




3526. GOVERNMENT PROPERTY--INSTRUCTION FOR PREPARING NASA FORM 1018

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1845; 48 CFR 1852

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/31/03                    68 FR 62023
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/30/03
Final Action                    03/31/04                    69 FR 16832

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lou Becker
Phone: 202 358-4593
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC73
_______________________________________________________________________




3527. NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK--INVESTIGATIVE 
REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/23/04                     69 FR 3235

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Suzan Moody
Phone: 202 358-0503
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC74
_______________________________________________________________________




3528. NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK--PUBLIC 
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/02/03                    68 FR 67364

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul D Brundage
Phone: 202 358-0481
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC75

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3529. GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) AND 
GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1265

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/26/03                    68 FR 66534

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul D Brundage
Phone: 202 358-0481
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Previously reported as 2700-AC43
RIN: 2700-AC76
_______________________________________________________________________




3530. GOVERNMENT PROPERTY--QUARTERLY REPORTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1845; 48 CFR 1852

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       05/10/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lou Becker
Phone: 202 358-4593
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC80
_______________________________________________________________________




3531. 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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1813 to 1817

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/22/03                    68 FR 71055
Final Action                    04/22/04                    69 FR 21763

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AC83
_______________________________________________________________________




3532. 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

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/22/03                    68 FR 71056
Final Action                    04/22/04                    69 FR 21764

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AC84
_______________________________________________________________________




3533. NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT--PROCEDURES FOR NASA HEADQUARTERS PUBLIC 
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONTRACT AWARDS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1805

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       05/10/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Yolande Harden
Phone: 202 358-1279
Fax: 202-358-3083
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC89
_______________________________________________________________________




3534.  CONFORMANCE WITH FACS 01-15 AND 01-14

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1805; 48 CFR 1823; 48 CFR 1825; 48 CFR 1852

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule revises the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) to 
conform to changes made to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) by 
Federal Acquisition Circulars 2001-15 and 2001-14 and to update the 
designated NASA ombudsman.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/31/03                    68 FR 62022

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-AC92
_______________________________________________________________________




3535.  NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK 
SYNOPSES REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule amends the NASA Grant and Cooperative 
Agreement Handbook (Handbook) by requiring that all NASA announcements 
of grant and cooperative agreement funding opportunities be 
electronically posted: http://www.Fedgrants.gov, using a standard set 
of data elements, no later than 3 business days after release of the 
full announcement. This change implements Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) policy directive ``Use of Grants.Gov FIND.''

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/03/04                     69 FR 5015

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 38354]]

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-AC93
_______________________________________________________________________




3536.  PERFORMANCE PERIOD LIMITATIONS FOR PROCUREMENT 
AWARD INSTRUMENTS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1817

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule amends the NASA FAR (NFS) by clarifying that 
the 5-year limitation on contracts applies to all procurement award 
instruments including agreements, order under a Federal Supply 
Schedule, or other indefinite deliver/indefinite quantity contracts 
awarded by other agencies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/31/04                     69 FR 9963

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Eugene Johnson, Procurement Analyst, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code HC), 300 
E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-4703
Fax: 202 358-3220
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC94
_______________________________________________________________________




3537.  GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT 
MEMORY

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule amends the NASA Grant and Cooperative 
Agreement Handbook by adding a format and numbering scheme to identify 
announcements of NASA's grants and cooperative agreements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/31/04                    69 FR 16791

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: 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-AC98
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