[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Office of Personnel Management Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Office of Personnel Management





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (OPM)






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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

5 CFR Ch. I

Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Office of Personnel Management.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The following Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulations 
are scheduled for development or review during the six-month period 
following publication. This agenda carries out OPM's responsibilities 
to publish a semiannual agenda under Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory 
Planning and Review'' and the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 
chapter 6). This publication in the Federal Register does not impose a 
binding obligation on the Office of Personnel Management with regard to 
any specific item on the agenda. Regulatory action in addition to the 
items listed is not precluded.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jacquline D. Carter, (202) 606-1973.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OPM has begun a comprehensive, systematic 
review of its Governmentwide personnel regulations. OPM has undertaken 
this initiative to make the regulations more readable wherever 
possible, to eliminate duplication, and to weed out obsolete 
references. OPM has been publishing these regulations as proposed 
regulations and will continue to do so as the project progresses.

U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

 Kay Coles James,

Director.

                               Office of Personnel Management--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3579        Time-In-Grade Restrictions............................................................    3206-AG06
3580        Amendment to Selective Service Registration Requirements..............................    3206-AI52
3581        Employment in the Excepted Service....................................................    3206-AH83
3582        Veterans Recruitment Appointments.....................................................    3206-AJ90
3583        Strategic Human Capital Management Assessment.........................................    3206-AJ92
3584        Merit Promotion and Internal Placement................................................    3206-AI20
3585        Other Than Full-Time Employment (Part-Time, Seasonal, Intermittent)...................    3206-AI22
3586        Representative Rate; Order of Release from Competitive Level; Assignment Rights.......    3206-AI96
3587        Reemployment Rights...................................................................    3206-AI19
3588        Training..............................................................................    3206-AJ19
3589        Agency Reporting Requirements.........................................................    3206-AK49
3590        Executive Performance and Accountability..............................................    3206-AJ86
3591        Classification Under the General Schedule.............................................    3206-AH38
3592        Miscellaneous Changes and Standardization of Pay and Leave Regulations................    3206-AJ85
3593        Superior Qualifications Appointments..................................................    3206-AI00
3594        General Schedule Locality Pay Areas...................................................    3206-AJ45
3595        Within-Grade Increases................................................................    3206-AK50
3596        Pay Administration; Availability Pay for Criminal Investigators.......................    3206-AJ49
3597        Reemployment of Civilian Retirees To Meet Exceptional Employment Needs................    3206-AI32
3598        Implementation of Title II of the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination    3206-AK38
            and Retaliation Act of 2002...........................................................
3599        Implementation of Title II of the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination    3206-AK55
            and Retaliation Act of 2002...........................................................
3600        Retirement--State Income Tax Withholding Instrumentalities............................    3206-AH62
3601        Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Federal Acquisition Regulation................    3206-AI65
3602        Competitive Service and Competitive Status............................................    3206-AJ75
3603        Enterprise Human Resource Integration (EHRI)..........................................    3206-AK40
3604        Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Regulations.........................................    3206-AK53
3605        Privacy Act Regulations...............................................................    3206-AK54
3606        Probation on Initial Appointment to a Competitive Position............................    3206-AI47
3607        Examining System......................................................................    3206-AK35
3608        Employee Surveys......................................................................    3206-AK39
3609        Senior Executive Service Pay and Performance Awards and Aggregate Limitation on Pay...    3206-AK34
3610        Repayment of Student Loans............................................................    3206-AK37
3611        Repayment of Student Loans............................................................    3206-AK51
3612        Retirement--Court Orders Awarding Survivor Annuities; Correcting or Supplementing the     3206-AG28
            First Order Dividing Marital Property.................................................
3613        Retirement--FERS Elections of Coverage................................................    3206-AG96
3614        Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program: Miscellaneous Changes and                3206-AG63
            Clarifications........................................................................
3615        Federal Employees' Health Benefits Program: Continuing FEHB Coverage Into Retirement..    3206-AI62
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                                Office of Personnel Management--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3616        Basic Concepts and Definitions (General)..............................................    3206-AJ98
3617        Excepted Service--Career and Career-Conditional Employment............................    3206-AJ28
3618        Excepted Service--Temporary Organizations.............................................    3206-AJ70
3619        Excepted Service--Privacy Procedures for Personnel Records, Career and Career-            3206-AK27
            Conditional Employment, Temp. Assignment of Employees Between Federal Agencies and
            State, Local, and Indian Tribal Govts.................................................
3620        Detail of Government Employees Between the Executive Branch and the Legislative Branch    3206-AK05
3621        Reasonable Accommodation Language for Vacancy Announcements...........................    3206-AJ11
3622        Employment of Relatives...............................................................    3206-AK03
3623        Senior Executive Service Pay and Performance Awards...................................    3206-AK32
3624        Recruitment and Selection Through Competitive Examination.............................    3206-AJ52
3625        Temporary Assignment of Employees Between Federal, State, Local, and Indian Tribal        3206-AJ94
            Governments...........................................................................
3626        Awards................................................................................    3206-AJ65
3627        Locality-Based Comparability Payments.................................................    3206-AK56
3628        Job Grading Reviews and Appeals of Federal Wage System Employees (Rulemaking Resulting    3206-AI14
            From a Section 610 Review)............................................................
3629        Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of the San Francisco, California,                   3206-AK26
            Nonappropriated Fund Wage Area........................................................
3630        Premium Pay Limitations...............................................................    3206-AJ56
3631        Pretax Allotments for Flexible Spending Accounts......................................    3206-AJ88
3632        Retention Allowances..................................................................    3206-AJ48
3633        Extended Assignment Incentives........................................................    3206-AJ87
3634        Cost-of-Living Allowances (Nonforeign Areas); Methodology Changes.....................    3206-AK29
3635        Implementation of Title II of the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination    3206-AJ93
            and Retaliation Act of 2002...........................................................
3636        Retirement; Coverage--Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities..........................    3206-AH57
3637        Coverage for Certain Employees of the District of Columbia............................    3206-AI02
3638        Retirement, Health, and Life Insurance Coverage for Certain Employees of the District     3206-AI55
            of Columbia Under the District of Columbia Courts and Justice Technical Corrections
            Act of 1998...........................................................................
3639        Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Retirement....................................    3206-AJ39
3640        Continuation of Eligibility for Certain Civil Service Benefits for Former Federal         3206-AJ55
            Employees of the Civilian Marksmanship Program........................................
3641        Voluntary Early Retirement Under the Homeland Security Act of 2004....................    3206-AJ82
3642        Federal Employees Retirement System; Death Benefits and Employee Refunds..............    3206-AK57
3643        Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Regulations..........................................    3206-AJ71
3644        Federal Employees' Health Benefits Children's Equity..................................    3206-AJ34
3645        Changes in Health Benefits Enrollment.................................................    3206-AK04
3646        Federal Employee Health Benefits Program: Removal of Two-Option Limitation for Health     3206-AK48
            Benefits Plan and Continuation of Coverage for Annuitants Whose Plan Terminates an
            Option................................................................................
3647        Employees Responsible for the Management or Use of Federal Computer Systems...........    3206-AJ84
3648        General and Miscellaneous.............................................................    3206-AJ97
3649        Federal Employees' Health Benefits Acquisition Regulation: Large Provider Agreements,     3206-AJ20
            Subcontracts, and Miscellaneous Changes...............................................
3650        Implementation of Additional Cost Principles in the Federal Employees' Health Benefits    3206-AJ10
            Program...............................................................................
3651        OPM Employee Responsibilities and Conduct.............................................    3206-AJ69
3652        Posting Regulations...................................................................    3206-AJ73
3653        Information Technology Exchange Program...............................................    3206-AJ91
3654        Grade and Pay Retention...............................................................    3206-AI88
3655        Human Capital Performance Fund........................................................    3206-AK33
3656        Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments (VSIPs).......................................    3206-AJ76
3657        Employee Responsibilities and Conduct.................................................    3206-AJ74
3658        Retirement--Debt Collection...........................................................    3206-AE72
3659        Correction of Retirement Coverage Errors Under the Federal Erroneous Retirement           3206-AJ38
            Coverage Correction Act...............................................................
3660        Retirement--General Administration....................................................    3206-AI83
3661        Retirement--FERS Basic Annuity........................................................    3206-AE73
3662        Retirement--Credit for Military Service...............................................    3206-AG58
3663        Retirement Coverage and Service Credit Elections Available to Current and Former          3206-AJ72
            Nonappropriated Fund Employees........................................................
3664        Federal Employees' Health Benefits Program: Payment of Premiums for Periods of Leave      3206-AG66
            Without Pay or Insufficient Pay.......................................................
3665        Agency Reporting Requirements; Training...............................................    3206-AK46

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3666        Implementation of Flexible Spending Accounts for Executive Branch Federal Employees       3206-AJ66
            Participating in the Federal Employees' Health Benefits Program.......................
3667        Federal Executive Boards..............................................................    3206-AJ68
3668        Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Human Resources Management Systems..............    3206-AK31
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                                Office of Personnel Management--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3669        Personnel Security and Related Programs...............................................    3206-AC21
3670        Investigations........................................................................    3206-AB92
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                                Office of Personnel Management--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3671        Personnel Management in Agencies......................................................    3206-AJ95
3672        Promotion and Internal Placement; Accelerated Qualifications..........................    3206-AG19
3673        Performance Management................................................................    3206-AJ80
3674        Official Duty Station Determinations for Pay Purposes.................................    3206-AH84
3675        Pay Under the General Schedule; Subpart F--Locality-Based Comparability Payments......    3206-AJ62
3676        Prevailing Rate Systems; Change in Federal Wage System Survey Job and Miscellaneous       3206-AJ79
            Change................................................................................
3677        Post Differentials (Nonforeign Areas); Palmyra Atoll..................................    3206-AK00
3678        Pay Administration (General)..........................................................    3206-AK47
3679        Prevailing Rate Systems; Change in the Survey Month for the Bureau of Reclamation Mid-    3206-AK06
            Pacific Region Survey.................................................................
3680        Physician's Comparability Allowances..................................................    3206-AJ96
3681        Agency Use of Appropriated Funds for Child Care Costs for Lower Income Employees......    3206-AJ77
3682        Federal Employees' Health Benefits Program: Effective Dates...........................    3206-AI37
3683        Financial Sanctions of Health Care Providers in the Federal Employees' Health Benefits    3206-AJ42
            Program...............................................................................
3684        Personnel Management Research Programs and Demonstration Projects.....................    3206-AJ67
3685        Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of the North Dakota and Duluth, Minnesota,          3206-AJ78
            Appropriated Fund Wage Areas..........................................................
3686        List of Agents Designated to Accept Legal Process.....................................    3206-AJ83
3687        Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance: Removal of Premiums and Age Bands from           3206-AJ46
            Regulations...........................................................................
3688        Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement)..............................    3206-AK30
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Office of Personnel Management (OPM)                Proposed Rule Stage






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3579. TIME-IN-GRADE RESTRICTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; EO 10577

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management will eliminate the 
requirement that employees serve one year in-grade to be eligible for 
promotion above the GS-5 level. The requirement to be eliminated is 
separate from the qualifications requirement for one year's experience 
at the next lowest grade or equivalent for promotion.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/15/94                    59 FR 30717
NPRM Comment Period End         01/10/95                     60 FR 2546
NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tina Vay, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG06

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3580. AMENDMENT TO SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3328

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management proposes regulations to 
delegate to agencies the determination whether a Federal job 
applicant's failure to register with the Selective Service was knowing 
and willful. This change is authorized by an amendment to 5 U.S.C. 
3328.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/29/99                    64 FR 14842
NPRM Comment Period End         04/28/99
NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barbara J. Bell, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI52
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3581. EMPLOYMENT IN THE EXCEPTED SERVICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 8151; EO 
10577

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 302

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The revised regulations will make it easier for agencies to 
understand how to run the excepted service employment system, so they 
can create better and more efficient employment procedures.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry Lorenz, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH83
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3582. VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107-288

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 307

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management proposes to revise its 
regulations regarding Veterans Readjustment Appointments to implement 
the provisions of Public Law 107-288, the Jobs for Veterans Act, signed 
into law on November 7, 2002.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael J. Mahoney, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ90
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3583. STRATEGIC HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 107-296

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing proposed 
regulations to implement the requirement in Public Law 107-296, section 
1304 for OPM to design a set of systems for assessing human capital 
management by Federal agencies. These regulations describe the 
framework for these systems, including the metrics, that agencies will 
use.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Diane Tyrrell, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ92
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3584. MERIT PROMOTION AND INTERNAL PLACEMENT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 316; 5 CFR 335

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In an effort to provide agencies with greater flexibility and 
to clarify existing flexibility, the Office of Personnel Management is 
proposing to revise the regulations covering merit promotion and 
internal placement. These regulations will provide a framework within 
which agencies may develop merit-based programs for internal 
selections.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Jacobs, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI20
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3585. OTHER THAN FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT (PART-TIME, SEASONAL, 
INTERMITTENT)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301

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CFR Citation: 5 CFR 340; 5 CFR 110

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These proposed regulations will grant agencies and employees 
more flexibility by clarifying agency authority to schedule part-time 
employees on a pay period, rather than weekly, basis; defines job 
sharing; and modifies seasonal employment, and includes plain language 
changes.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Diane Tyrrell, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI22
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3586. REPRESENTATIVE RATE; ORDER OF RELEASE FROM COMPETITIVE LEVEL; 
ASSIGNMENT RIGHTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3502; 5 USC 3503

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 351

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is proposing retention 
regulations covering the order in which agencies release competing 
employees from their competitive levels in a reduction in force.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas A. Glennon, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI96
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3587. REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3582; 5 USC 3301; PL 103-296

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 352

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management proposes regulations to 
update provisions to conform to law allowing employees assigned to 
international organizations under certain conditions to maintain FERS 
and FICA retirement coverage. The current regulations require updates 
because they mention only CSRS retirement.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael J. Mahoney, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI19
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3588. TRAINING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 4118

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 410; 5 CFR 410.309; 5 CFR 410.404; 5 CFR 410.505

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing proposed 
regulations to address continued service requirements in light of new 
legislation authorizing the expanded authority for payment of academic 
degrees. Proposed changes will restore the allowance for agency heads 
to delegate authority to define requirements for continued service and 
provide guidance concerning circumstances when the requirement for 
continued service can be waived. Proposed regulations will also clarify 
distinctions between training and meetings.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/04
Final Action                    06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: LaVeen Ponds, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1394
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ19
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3589.  AGENCY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 54 USC 4118

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 410

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing a 
revision to its regulations concerning agency reporting requirements. 
The proposed change requires agencies to electronically transfer 
training data to OPM's Governmentwide electronic data collection system 
on a regular basis. The proposed regulatory change will also facilitate 
reporting Governmentwide training information data using OPM's 
electronic data collection system.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/04
Final Action                    05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: LaVeen Ponds, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1394
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK49

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3590. EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107-296; 5 USC 5307; PL 103-89

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 430

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management, jointly with the Office 
of Management and Budget, is issuing interim regulations to implement a 
statutory amendment establishing the performance appraisal systems, 
certification requirements that must be met to pay senior executives up 
to the rate for level II of the Executive Schedule and to use the 
higher aggregate limitation on pay (up to the Vice President's salary) 
for senior executives and employees in senior level and scientific or 
professional positions.

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

URL For More Information:
www.opm.gov/fedregis

Agency Contact: Barbara Colchao, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, Room 7412, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2720
Fax: 202 606-2395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ86
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3591. CLASSIFICATION UNDER THE GENERAL SCHEDULE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5112

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 511, subpart F; 5 CFR 511, subpart G

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The general schedule classification regulations require 
updating to reflect current organizational nomenclature following a 
reorganization within OPM.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Leslie J. Pollack, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1426
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH38
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3592. MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES AND STANDARDIZATION OF PAY AND LEAVE 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5304; 5 USC 5305; 5 USC 5548; 5 USC 5550a; 5 USC 
6124; 5 USC 6133(a); 5 USC 6304(d)(3); PL 102-484; PL 103-337; PL 103-
329; EO 11228; 5 USC 6305; 5 USC 6306; 5 USC 6311; PL 103-356; 5 USC 
6326; 5 USC 6332; 5 USC 6362; PL 100-566; PL 103-103; PL 105-18; 5 USC 
6387; PL 103-3; 5 USC 6391; PL 102-25

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 530; 5 CFR 531; 5 CFR 550, subpart J; 5 CFR 610; 5 
CFR 630

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing proposed 
regulations to clarify and standardize the rules governing the pay and 
leave of Federal employees. The proposed regulations are being issued 
to aid and support the standardization of payroll processes under the 
e-Payroll initiative and enhance understanding of the administration of 
pay and leave policies and procedures.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Herzberg, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 7H31, 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ85
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3593. SUPERIOR QUALIFICATIONS APPOINTMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5333

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 531

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management proposes to revise 
regulations concerning the appointment of superior candidates above the 
minimum rate of pay for General Schedule positions. The proposed 
changes clarify and modify what agencies should consider when making 
these superior qualifications appointments.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeanne D. Jacobson, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, Room 7H31, 1900 E 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI00
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3594. GENERAL SCHEDULE LOCALITY PAY AREAS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5304

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 531, subpart F

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing proposed 
regulations (and plans to issue final regulations) on behalf of the 
President's Pay Agent to link the definitions of General Schedule 
locality pay area boundaries to the geographic scope of metropolitan 
area definitions established by the Office of Management and Budget, 
change the criteria used to evaluate areas adjacent to locality pay 
areas, and merge the

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existing Kansas City, Orlando, and St. Louis locality pay areas into 
the rest of U.S. locality pay area. (The President's Pay Agent consists 
of the Secretary of Labor and the Directors of the Office of Management 
and Budget and OPM.)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Allan G. Hearne, Strategic Human Resources Policy 
Division, Office of Personnel Management, Room 7H31, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2838
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ45
_______________________________________________________________________




3595.  WITHIN-GRADE INCREASES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5335

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 531

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) proposes to revise 
regulations concerning equivalent increase determinations for within-
grade increases. Section 9814 of Public Law 108-201 authorizes the 
National Aeronautics and Space Administration to set pay for its 
current employees at any step within the pay range for the grade of the 
position when the employee possesses unusually high or unique 
qualifications and is assigned new duties (called ``qualifications 
pay''). This new authority requires OPM to propose a change in the 
regulations to provide that a qualifications pay increase is not 
considered an equivalent increase for within-grade increase purposes 
when an employee moves within one year to a nonqualifications pay 
position.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/04
Final Action                    05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeanne D. Jacobson, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, Room 7H31, 1900 E 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK50
_______________________________________________________________________




3596. PAY ADMINISTRATION; AVAILABILITY PAY FOR CRIMINAL INVESTIGATORS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5545(h); 5 USC 5548

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 550

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These final regulations will clarify a number of issues 
relating to the administration of availability pay, a form of premium 
pay for criminal investigators who are required to work, or be 
available to work, substantial amounts of unscheduled overtime duty 
based on the needs of the employing agency.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/23/94                    59 FR 66149
Second Interim Final Rule       01/29/99                     64 FR 4517
NPRM                            03/00/05
Final Action                    09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vicki Draper, Strategic Human Resources Policy 
Division, Office of Personnel Management, Room 7H31, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ49
_______________________________________________________________________




3597. REEMPLOYMENT OF CIVILIAN RETIREES TO MEET EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYMENT 
NEEDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8344; 5 USC 8468

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 553

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management proposes regulations to 
establish new criteria for granting exceptions for key positions in 
temporary organizations established by law or Executive order. This 
rule will also expand and clarify the criteria used in exercising this 
authority.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry Lorenz, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI32
_______________________________________________________________________




3598.  IMPLEMENTATION OF TITLE II OF THE NOTIFICATION 
AND FEDERAL EMPLOYEE ANTIDISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION ACT OF 2002

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107-174, sec 204; Presidential Memorandum dated 
July 8, 2003

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 724

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) will issue 
regulations that would implement title II of the Notification and 
Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002. The 
Act requires that Federal agencies be accountable for violations of 
antidiscrimination and whistleblower protection laws. The regulations 
would clarify Federal agency notification and training requirements 
under the Act.

[[Page 38397]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary D. Wahlert, Human Resources System Service, Family 
Programs and Employee Relations Div., Office of Personnel Management, 
1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2920

RIN: 3206-AK38
_______________________________________________________________________




3599.  IMPLEMENTATION OF TITLE II OF THE NOTIFICATION 
AND FEDERAL EMPLOYEE ANTIDISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION ACT OF 2002

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107-174, sec 204; Presidential Memorandum dated 
July 8, 2003

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 724

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) will issue 
regulations that would implement title II of the Notification and 
Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002. The 
Act requires that Federal agencies be accountable for violations of 
antidiscrimination and whistleblower protection laws. The regulations 
would clarify Federal agency reporting requirements under the Act and 
address agency best practices regarding appropriate disciplinary 
actions against employees who violate antidiscrimination and 
whistleblower protection laws.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/04
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary D. Wahlert, Human Resources System Service, Family 
Programs and Employee Relations Div., Office of Personnel Management, 
1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2920

RIN: 3206-AK55
_______________________________________________________________________




3600. RETIREMENT--STATE INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING INSTRUMENTALITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8345; 5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461; 5 USC 8469

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 831, subpart S; 5 CFR 841, subpart J

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations modify existing regulations to reflect 
changes designed to expand and streamline the process of withholding 
State income tax from CSRS and FERS annuities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/23/99                    64 FR 33429
Second NPRM                     12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia A. Rochester, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH62
_______________________________________________________________________




3601. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' GROUP LIFE INSURANCE FEDERAL ACQUISITION 
REGULATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2101 to 2105; 48 CFR 2109; 48 CFR 2110; 48 CFR 
2115; 48 CFR 2116; 48 CFR 2131; 48 CFR 2132; 48 CFR 2137; 48 CFR 2144; 
48 CFR 2146; 48 CFR 2149; 48 CFR 2152

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed regulation would revise the existing Federal 
Employees' Group Life Insurance Federal Acquisition Regulation (LIFAR) 
by updating and revising policy regulations with respect to the 
acquisition and administration of life insurance contracts for Federal 
employees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/04
Final Action                    08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Leibach, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI65
_______________________________________________________________________




3602. COMPETITIVE SERVICE AND COMPETITIVE STATUS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301, 5 USC 3302

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 212

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is rewriting its 
regulations in plain language to make them more readable. This includes 
part 212 that contains the definitions of competitive service and 
competitive status. This is one aspect of a broader review of OPM's 
regulations. This regulatory rewrite supports the Administration's 
effort to use ``plain language'' when disseminating information 
throughout the Federal community and to the general public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04
Final Action                    07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Jacobs, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ75

[[Page 38398]]

_______________________________________________________________________




3603.  ENTERPRISE HUMAN RESOURCE INTEGRATION (EHRI)

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

Legal Authority: 5 USC 2951

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 293

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To support the goals of EHRI, the Office of Personnel 
Management will make regulatory changes to allow the electronic 
processing, maintenance and storage of Federal employee personnel 
files.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/04
Final Action                    03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joan Andre, Personnel Records Management Specialist, 
Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Suite 3336, 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2463
Email: [email protected]

Debra Chiles, HR Specialist (Information Systems), Office of Personnel 
Management, 1900 E Street NW., Suite 3336, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1533
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK40
_______________________________________________________________________




3604.  FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA) REGULATIONS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 294

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing proposed 
regulations to revise the agency's e-FOIA regulations. The revisions 
include incorporating the E-FOIA Act of 1996, the agency reorganization 
of 2003 and to make plain language modifications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/04
Final Action                    04/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Beth Smith-Toomey, Office of the Chief Information 
Officer, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415-7900
Phone: 202 606-8358
Fax: 202 418-3251
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK53
_______________________________________________________________________




3605.  PRIVACY ACT REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 297

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing proposed 
regulations to revise the agency's Privacy Act regulations. The 
revisions include incorporating the agency reorganization of 2003 and 
to make plain language modifications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/04
Final Action                    04/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy G. Miller, Division for Management & Chief 
Financial Officer, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2150
Fax: 202-418-3251
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK54
_______________________________________________________________________




3606. PROBATION ON INITIAL APPOINTMENT TO A COMPETITIVE POSITION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3321

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 315, subpart H

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation will permit agencies to use a competitive 
service probationary period of up to three years, when the work of the 
position cannot be properly evaluated in only one year. It will also 
establish one year as the minimum probationary period.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Watson, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI47
_______________________________________________________________________




3607.  EXAMINING SYSTEM

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

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 337

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing an 
interim regulation to: a) designate two sections of the Alternative 
Ranking and Selection Procedures from the Homeland Security Act of 2002 
as a veterans' preference requirement to align the regulation with 
others covering veterans' preference; and b) amend the direct-hire 
authority human resources flexibility allowing agencies to recruit and 
appoint highly qualified individuals for certain Federal acquisition 
positions deemed as a shortagecategory under Public Law 108-136.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 38399]]

Agency Contact: Linda Watson, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK35
_______________________________________________________________________




3608.  EMPLOYEE SURVEYS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 1128 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 420

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing interim 
regulations implementing the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2004 (Pub. L. 108-136) that requires agencies to conduct an 
annual survey of their employees to assess leadership and management 
practices that contribute to agency performance and employee 
satisfaction. The regulations add a new part to the Code of Federal 
Regulations (CFR) and provide a list of questions that must appear in 
all agency surveys.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry Lorenz, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK39
_______________________________________________________________________




3609.  SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE PAY AND PERFORMANCE 
AWARDS AND AGGREGATE LIMITATION ON PAY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5307; 5 USC 5382; 5 USC 5383

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 451; 5 CFR 530; 5 CFR 534; 5 CFR 575

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing interim 
regulations to implement statutory provisions that establish a new 
performance-based pay system for the Senior Executive Service (SES) and 
a higher aggregate limitation on pay for SES members and employees in 
senior-level (SL) and scientific or professional (ST) positions. These 
regulations prescribe the criteria for the administration of rates of 
basic pay and performance awards under the SES performance-based pay 
system and the rules for applying the aggregate limitation on pay.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
www.opm.gov/fedregis

Agency Contact: Jo Ann Perrini, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK34
_______________________________________________________________________




3610.  REPAYMENT OF STUDENT LOANS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5379

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 537

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing final 
regulations to implement provisions of the Federal Employee Student 
Loan Assistance Act (Pub. L. 108-123, November 11, 2003) which 
increased the maximum amounts Federal agencies are authorized to repay 
under the Federal Student loan repayment program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vicki Draper, Strategic Human Resources Policy 
Division, Office of Personnel Management, Room 7H31, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK37
_______________________________________________________________________




3611.  REPAYMENT OF STUDENT LOANS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5379

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 537

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) proposes to revise 
the rules implementing 5 USC 5379, which permits agencies to provide 
student loan repayment benefits to candidates for Federal jobs or 
current Federal employees when necessary to recruit and retain highly 
qualified personnel. Except as otherwise stated in the supplementary 
information, the purpose of the revision to part 537 is not to make 
substantive changes, but rather to make part 537 more readable. As part 
of this rewriting effort, the proposed regulations have been 
reorganized and converted to a question-and-answer format (except for 
the introductory sections on purpose and definitions).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vicki Draper, Strategic Human Resources Policy 
Division, Office of Personnel Management, Room 7H31, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK51

[[Page 38400]]

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3612. RETIREMENT--COURT ORDERS AWARDING SURVIVOR ANNUITIES; CORRECTING 
OR SUPPLEMENTING THE FIRST ORDER DIVIDING MARITAL PROPERTY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 838

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations would establish standards for determining 
which supplemental or correcting court orders are not ``modifications'' 
and the procedures applicable to such orders. They also provide for the 
continuation of the former spouse's survivor coverage and the reduction 
in the retiree's annuity until the State court decides the extent of 
the former spouse's rights to retirement benefits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Panagakos, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG28
_______________________________________________________________________




3613. RETIREMENT--FERS ELECTIONS OF COVERAGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347(a); 5 USC 8461(g); PL 99-335, sec 301(d)(3)

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 846

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement title III of the Federal 
Employees Retirement System (FERS) Act of 1986, as amended, dealing 
with the election of FERS coverage by employees under the Civil Service 
Retirement System and certain other employees. The regulations contain 
regulatory and interpretative rules concerning employees' eligibility 
to elect FERS coverage, procedures for electing FERS coverage, and 
basic benefits based on the service for employees who elect FERS 
coverage.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/21/87                    52 FR 19235
Interim Final Rule              09/13/93                    58 FR 47821
Interim Final Rule              06/18/98                    63 FR 33231
NPRM                            07/00/04
Final Action                    07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cynthia Reinhold, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG96
_______________________________________________________________________




3614. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' GROUP LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM: MISCELLANEOUS 
CHANGES AND CLARIFICATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8716

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 870

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations include changes to FEGLI regulations that 
clarify procedures for signing and witnessing designations of 
beneficiary, accepting designations of beneficiary by facsimile, 
accepting DNA evidence to establish paternity, etc. They also change 
the time frame for electing optional insurance when first eligible from 
31 days to 60 days and add information on Basic insurance for certain 
Department of Defense employees under Public Law 106-398.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/27/00                    65 FR 64530
NPRM                            12/00/04
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Leibach, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG63
_______________________________________________________________________




3615. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM: CONTINUING FEHB 
COVERAGE INTO RETIREMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8913

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed regulation would increase OPM's ability to 
waive requirements for continuing health benefits coverage into 
retirement when it is to the advantage of the Government to do so.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04
Final Action                    07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Agnes M. Kalland, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI62

[[Page 38401]]

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Office of Personnel Management (OPM)                   Final Rule Stage






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3616. BASIC CONCEPTS AND DEFINITIONS (GENERAL)

Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 210

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing a plain 
language rewrite of its regulations on basic concepts and definitions 
of part 210 as part of a broader review of OPM's regulations. The 
purpose of the revisions is to make the regulations more readable.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/30/03                    68 FR 38644
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Jacobs, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ98
_______________________________________________________________________




3617. EXCEPTED SERVICE--CAREER AND CAREER-CONDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: EO 13162

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 213; 5 CFR 315

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement Executive Order 13162, which 
establishes the Federal Career Intern Program. This program will be 
used to attract exceptional men and women to the Federal workforce who 
have diverse professional experiences, academic training, or 
competencies and prepare them for careers in analyzing and implementing 
public programs.
This regulation supports the Administration's effort to recruit the 
highest caliber people to the Federal Government, develop their 
professional abilities, and retain them in Federal departments and 
agencies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/14/00                    65 FR 78077
Interim Final Rule Effective    12/14/00
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Jacobs, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ28
_______________________________________________________________________




3618. EXCEPTED SERVICE--TEMPORARY ORGANIZATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3161

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 213

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Since the new law on temporary organizations provides new 
limitations on temporary organizations, we are amending excepted 
service appointing authority for hiring persons in temporary 
organizations to reflect these changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/08/03                    68 FR 24605
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/08/03
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/07/03
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry Lorenz, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ70
_______________________________________________________________________




3619.  EXCEPTED SERVICE--PRIVACY PROCEDURES FOR 
PERSONNEL RECORDS, CAREER AND CAREER-CONDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT, TEMP. 
ASSIGNMENT OF EMPLOYEES BETWEEN FEDERAL AGENCIES AND STATE, LOCAL, AND 
INDIAN TRIBAL GOVTS.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 307; 5 USC 2103; 5 USC 
4301

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 213; 5 CFR 297; 5 CFR 315; 5 CFR 334; 5 CFR 362; 5 
CFR 537; 5 CFR 550

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing proposed 
regulations modifying the Presidental Management Intern Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/26/04                     69 FR 3526
Final Action                    09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry Lorenz, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK27
_______________________________________________________________________




3620. DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES BETWEEN THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH AND 
THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

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

Legal Authority: 5 USC 1103

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OPM is proposing new regulations regarding the detail of 
executive branch employees to the legislative branch. The purpose of 
the revision is to set forth guidelines for executive branch detailees 
to the legislative branch.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/09/03                    68 FR 53054

[[Page 38402]]

NPRM Comment Period End         10/24/03
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael J. Mahoney, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK05
_______________________________________________________________________




3621. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION LANGUAGE FOR VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 3304(f); 5 
USC 3327; . . .

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 302; 5 CFR 317; 5 CFR 330; 5 CFR 333; 5 CFR 335

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is publishing interim 
regulations requiring a reasonable accommodation statement in agency 
vacancy announcements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/11/01                    66 FR 63905
Interim Final Rule Effective    01/10/02
Final Action                    04/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Watson, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ11
_______________________________________________________________________




3622. EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES

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

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3110

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 310

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: A plain language rewrite of the regulations to make them more 
readable.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/22/03                    68 FR 55012
NPRM Comment Period End         11/21/03
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Raleigh M. Neville, Employment Service, Staffing and 
Restructuring Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0023

RIN: 3206-AK03
_______________________________________________________________________




3623.  SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE PAY AND PERFORMANCE 
AWARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3161; 5 USC 3392; 5 USC 3393; 5 USC 3395; . . .

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 317; 5 CFR 352; 5 CFR 531; 5 CFR 534

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing interim 
regulations to establish a new pay-for-performance system for the 
Senior Executive Service (SES). The new SES pay system replaces the 
current six-level system with an open-range ``payband'' and allows a 
higher annual maximum rate of basic pay. These regulations set forth 
the requirements for converting SES members to the new pay system and 
adjusting SES rates of basic pay.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/13/04                     69 FR 2048
Final Action                    09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jo Ann Perrini, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK32
_______________________________________________________________________




3624. RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION THROUGH COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 332

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OPM is issuing an interim regulation to allow agencies to 
decide how candidates are referred for competitive appointment when 
agencies fill multiple vacancies simultaneously. We are codifying a 
long-standing practice (5 U.S.C. 3301 and 5 U.S.C. 3302) of providing 
agencies with the option of either certifying a candidate for only one 
vacancy at a time, or certifying a candidate simultaneously for all 
vacancies for which that candidate expresses an interest, is eligible, 
and is within reach.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/15/02                     67 FR 7055
Interim Final Rule Effective    02/15/02
Final Action                    06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Watson, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ52

[[Page 38403]]

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3625. TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT OF EMPLOYEES BETWEEN FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, 
AND INDIAN TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS

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

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3376

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 334

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations address the temporary assignment of 
employees to and from State and local governments, colleges, and 
universities, Indian tribal governments and selected nonprofit 
organizations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/22/03                    68 FR 50726
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Suzy Barker, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, Employment Service, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ94
_______________________________________________________________________




3626. AWARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 4506

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 450, subpart C

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations at 5 C.F.R. 450, subpart C (new), implement 
provisions of Public Law 107-67 (5 U.S.C. 4507a) that extend 
eligibility for Presidential Rank Awards to certain senior level 
employees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/13/02                    67 FR 52595
Interim Final Rule Effective    09/12/02
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Delores Everett, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1050
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ65
_______________________________________________________________________




3627.  LOCALITY-BASED COMPARABILITY PAYMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5304

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 531

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing interim 
regulations to provide that a locality rate of pay is considered basic 
pay for the purpose of computing danger pay allowances and post 
differentials for certain employees temporarily assigned to work in 
foreign areas for which the Department of State has established danger 
pay allowances. These regulations will aid agencies in responding to 
emergency, mission-critical staffing needs in support of the Global War 
on Terrorism and other international activities in imminently dangerous 
overseas work locations by increasing the danger pay allowance and post 
differential benefits for employees temporarily assigned to such 
locations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/00/04
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeanne D. Jacobson, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, Room 7H31, 1900 E 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK56
_______________________________________________________________________




3628. JOB GRADING REVIEWS AND APPEALS OF FEDERAL WAGE SYSTEM EMPLOYEES 
(RULEMAKING RESULTING FROM A SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5346

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 532, subpart G

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The job grading reviews and appeals regulations require 
updating to reflect current organizational nomenclature following a 
reorganization within OPM.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary D. Wahlert, Human Resources System Service, Family 
Programs and Employee Relations Div., Office of Personnel Management, 
1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2920

RIN: 3206-AI14
_______________________________________________________________________




3629. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; REDEFINITION OF THE SAN FRANCISCO, 
CALIFORNIA, NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

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

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5343

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management plans to issue a rule that 
would abolish the San Francisco, CA, nonappropriated fund Federal Wage 
System wage area. San Francisco County, the sole county of the wage 
area, would be placed in the Santa Clara, CA, nonappropriated fund wage 
area as an area of application.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/14/03                    68 FR 64493
NPRM Comment Period End         12/15/03
Final Action                    07/00/04

[[Page 38404]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Allen, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, Room 7H31, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK26
_______________________________________________________________________




3630. PREMIUM PAY LIMITATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5547; 5 USC 5548

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 550

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing interim 
regulations to implement recent statutory amendments dealing with the 
premium pay limitations for Federal employees. Those amendments raise 
the premium pay caps for most employees, provide authority to use an 
annual cap instead of a biweekly cap in additional circumstances, and 
make certain other changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/19/02                    67 FR 19319
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/29/02
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vicki Draper, Strategic Human Resources Division, 
Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ56
_______________________________________________________________________




3631. PRETAX ALLOTMENTS FOR FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5527; EO 10982; 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp, p. 263

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 550

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing interim 
regulations to enable employees to contribute to pre-tax flexible 
spending accounts (FSAs) through two new allotments from the employee's 
pay to the employing agency. One of the new allotments will be 
available for a health care FSA and the other for a dependent care FSA. 
FSAs become effective on July 1, 2003.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Herzberg, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 7H31, 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ88
_______________________________________________________________________




3632. RETENTION ALLOWANCES

Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5754

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 575, subpart C

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These final regulations would provide agencies with greater 
flexibility in the use of retention allowances by allowing them to pay 
such allowances to employees who are likely to leave their positions 
for other Federal employment under certain limited circumstances.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/10/01                     66 FR 5491
NPRM Comment Period End         03/20/01
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeanne D. Jacobson, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, Room 7H31, 1900 E 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ48
_______________________________________________________________________




3633. EXTENDED ASSIGNMENT INCENTIVES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5757; PL 107-273

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 575

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing interim 
regulations to implement a recent statutory amendment that authorizes 
the payment of extended assignment incentives to certain categories of 
Federal employees in positions located in a territory or possession of 
the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the Commonwealth 
of the Northern Mariana Islands. The interim regulations will establish 
the criteria and procedures for the payment of extended assignment 
incentives.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/12/03                    68 FR 53667
Interim Final Rule Effective    09/12/03
Final Action                    08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vicki Draper, Strategic Human Resources Policy 
Division, Office of Personnel Management, Room 7H31, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ87
_______________________________________________________________________




3634.  COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCES (NONFOREIGN AREAS); 
METHODOLOGY CHANGES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5941

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 591

[[Page 38405]]

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) will publish final 
regulations making technical changes in the methodology used to 
determine nonforeign area cost-of-living allowances (COLAs). The 
changes correct minor drafting errors; provide consistent treatment of 
sale prices; allow the use of non-housing price data collected on St. 
John, U.S. Virgin Islands; correct and clarify the definition of COLA 
survey areas; and allow a one-time prospective index adjustment for the 
Caribbean and Alaska areasconcurrent with the effective date of any 
COLA rate changes resulting from the 2004 Pacific COLA surveys.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/09/04                     69 FR 6020
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donald L. Paquin, Human Resources and Systems Service, 
Office of Compensation Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2838
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK29
_______________________________________________________________________




3635. IMPLEMENTATION OF TITLE II OF THE NOTIFICATION AND FEDERAL 
EMPLOYEE ANTIDISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION ACT OF 2002

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107-174, sec 204; Presidential Memorandum dated 
July 8, 2003

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 724

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 1, 2003, Presidential 
Memorandum dated July 8, 2003.
The President assigned the responsibility to the Office of Personnel 
Management to issue regulations implementing title II of the Act by 
October 1, 2003.

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is proposing interim 
regulations that would implement title II of the Notification and 
Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002. The 
Act requires that Federal agencies be accountable for violations of 
antidiscrimination and whistleblower protection laws. The regulations 
would clarify Federal agency reporting and training requirements under 
the Act and prescribe the procedures for reimbursement of the Judgment 
Fund.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/22/04                     69 FR 2997
Final Action                    08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary D. Wahlert, Human Resources System Service, Family 
Programs and Employee Relations Div., Office of Personnel Management, 
1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2920

RIN: 3206-AJ93
_______________________________________________________________________




3636. RETIREMENT; COVERAGE--NONAPPROPRIATED FUND INSTRUMENTALITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 837; 5 CFR 841 to 844; 5 CFR 847

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 9, 1996.

Abstract: These regulations implement the provisions of Public Law 104-
106 and Public Law 107-107, which allow employees who have been 
employed by nonappropriated fund instrumentalities under the 
jurisdiction of the armed forces to obtain retirement credit under 
limited circumstances.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/09/96                    61 FR 41714
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Giuseppe, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 3206-AJ72
RIN: 3206-AH57
_______________________________________________________________________




3637. COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347(a); 5 USC 8361(g); PL 105-33, sec 11202(f), 
11232(e), 11246(b); PL 106-522, sec 145

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 837; 5 CFR 842; 5 CFR 846; 5 CFR 870; 5 
CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement provisions of the National 
Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997, 
which requires that nonjudicial employees of the District of Columbia 
Courts, and under certain conditions, the District of Columbia 
Corrections Trustee, and the District of Columbia Pretrial Services, 
Parole, Adult Probation and Offender Supervision Trustee and their 
respective employees be considered Federal employees for purposes of 
Federal retirement, health, and life insurance coverage.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/30/97                    62 FR 50995
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/01/97
Final Action                    09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Girouard, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI02

[[Page 38406]]

_______________________________________________________________________




3638. RETIREMENT, HEALTH, AND LIFE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN 
EMPLOYEES OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA UNDER THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 
COURTS AND JUSTICE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT OF 1998

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 105-274

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 837; 5 CFR 842; 5 CFR 846; 5 CFR 870; 5 
CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These interim regulations implement the District of Columbia 
Courts and Justice Technical Corrections Act of 1998. The effect of 
these regulations is to extend Federal retirement, health insurance, 
and life insurance coverage to employees of the Public Defender Service 
of the District of Columbia under section 7 of the Act, and to exclude 
certain former employees of the District of Columbia, who are hired by 
the Department of Justice or by the Court Services and Offender 
Supervision Agency, from Federal retirement coverage if they elect, 
under section 3 of the Act, to continue their coverage under a 
retirement system for employees of the District of Columbia.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/31/99                    64 FR 15286
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/29/99
Final Action                    09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Girouard, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI55
_______________________________________________________________________




3639. LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AND FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 842

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing an interim rule 
that permits certain police officers with the Metropolitan Washington 
Airports Authority to elect coverage under the special retirement 
provisions for law enforcement officers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/25/01                    66 FR 38523
Interim Final Rule Effective    07/25/01
Final Action                    09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Jennings, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415-0001
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ39
_______________________________________________________________________




3640. CONTINUATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN CIVIL SERVICE BENEFITS FOR 
FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES OF THE CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Sec 1622(b), PL 104-106, 110 Stat 515

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 842; 5 CFR 870; 5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations describe conditions and procedures 
applicable to continuation of eligibility for certain Civil Service 
benefits for former Federal employees of the Civilian Marksmanship 
Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/03/02                    67 FR 38210
NPRM Comment Period End         08/02/02
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Howard T. Newland Jr., Strategic Human Resources Policy 
Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ55
_______________________________________________________________________




3641. VOLUNTARY EARLY RETIREMENT UNDER THE HOMELAND SECURITY ACT OF 2004

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107-296

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 831, 5 CFR 842

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Public Law 107-296 authorized agencies to request voluntary 
early retirement authority (VERA) based on a need for workforce 
reshaping. Previously, agencies could only request VERA based on 
demonstrated need to downsize. Public Law 107-296 also provided 
workforce reshaping flexibility to agencies requesting the authority to 
offer voluntary separation incentive payments (VSIP). Interim 
regulations amending 5 CFR part 576 have already been issued to cover 
the VSIP flexibility. Interim regulations revising parts 831 and 842 of 
5 CFR are urgently needed so that agencies can request both VERA and 
VSIP based on the need for workforce reshaping. At the moment, they can 
only request VSIP on this basis--which hampers their ability to 
accomplish the goals set out in the President's management agenda.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/13/03                    68 FR 35270
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Gray, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ82

[[Page 38407]]

_______________________________________________________________________




3642.  FEDERAL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM; DEATH 
BENEFITS AND EMPLOYEE REFUNDS

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

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 841; 5 CFR 842; 5 CFR 843

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is revising: 1) the 
table of reduction factors for early commencing dates of survivor 
annuities for spouses of separated employees who die before the date on 
which they would be eligible for unreduced deferred annuities; and 2) 
the annuity factor for spouses of deceased employees who die in service 
when those spouses elect to receive the basic employee death benefit in 
36 installments under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) 
Act of 1986. These rules are necessary to conform the tables to the 
previously published economic assumptions approved by the Board of 
Actuaries. OPM is also making nonsubstantive changes to parts 841, 842, 
and 843 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, to correct and clarify 
the regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Jennings, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415-0001
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK57
_______________________________________________________________________




3643. FEDERAL LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 9008

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 875

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On September 19, 2000, the Long-Term Care Security Act became 
law. As directed by the Act, OPM published interim regulations on 
February 4, 2003, which establish the basic rules under which the 
Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program operates. Final Regulations 
are in clearance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/04/03                     68 FR 5531
Interim Final Rule Effective    02/04/03
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/07/03
Final Action                    08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Cutler, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ71
_______________________________________________________________________




3644. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS CHILDREN'S EQUITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-394

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890; 5 CFR 892

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Public Law 106-394 requires mandatory self and family 
coverage for Federal Employees' Health Benefits (FEHB) eligible 
employees who do not comply with a court or administrative order to 
provide health benefits for their children. This regulation requires 
that employees subject to such an order be enrolled in self and family 
coverage in a plan that provides full benefits to his/her child(ren) in 
the area where they live or provide documentation to his/her employing 
office that he/she has other health coverage for the children. If the 
employee does not enroll in an appropriate health plan or provide 
documentation of other coverage for the child(ren), the employing 
office will enroll the employee for self and family coverage in the 
option of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan that 
provides the lower level of coverage. This type of mandatory coverage 
has been in effect for several years in the private sector. This 
regulation defines how this requirement will be implemented in the FEHB 
Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/01/03                    68 FR 56523
Interim Final Rule Effective    10/31/03
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nataya Battle, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20515
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ34
_______________________________________________________________________




3645. CHANGES IN HEALTH BENEFITS ENROLLMENT

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

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8913; 50 USC 403p; 22 USC 4069c

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OPM is issuing proposed regulation on changes in health 
benefits enrollment for annuitants or survivor annuitants when a 
carrier terminates participation in the Federal Employees Health 
Benefits (FEHB) Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/09/04                    69 FR 59356
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nataya Battle, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20515
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK04

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_______________________________________________________________________




3646.  FEDERAL EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM: 
REMOVAL OF TWO-OPTION LIMITATION FOR HEALTH BENEFITS PLAN AND 
CONTINUATION OF COVERAGE FOR ANNUITANTS WHOSE PLAN TERMINATES AN OPTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 890

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation removes the prohibition against FEHB plans 
offering more than two options, to allow FEHB plans to offer two 
options plus a high deductible plan. It also modifies what happens when 
an annuitant's health plan terminates an option, and the annuitant does 
not make a health benefits change.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    06/06/04
Interim Final Rule              06/07/04                    69 FR 31721
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Leibach, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK48
_______________________________________________________________________




3647. EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OR USE OF FEDERAL 
COMPUTER SYSTEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 100-235

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 930, subpart C

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing proposed 
regulations to revise the rules that govern the training of employees 
responsible for the management or use of Federal computer systems. The 
proposal refers the user to the National Institute of Standards and 
Technology (NIST) website, which will have the most current information 
on computer security awareness and training guidelines and removes text 
that is included on the NIST website, thus, streamlining the regulation 
where appropriate.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/04/03                    68 FR 52528
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: LaVeen Ponds, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1394
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ84
_______________________________________________________________________




3648. GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS

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

Legal Authority: 5 CFR 1

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 990

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing to 
remove its regulation concerning the submission of claims by preference 
eligibles to OPM and the recognition of representatives by OPM. The 
existing regulation is now obsolete.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/27/03                    68 FR 28806
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Raleigh M. Neville, Employment Service, Staffing and 
Restructuring Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0023

RIN: 3206-AJ97
_______________________________________________________________________




3649. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS ACQUISITION REGULATION: LARGE 
PROVIDER AGREEMENTS, SUBCONTRACTS, AND MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8913; 40 USC 486(c); 48 CFR 1.301

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1602; 48 CFR 1604; 48 CFR 1615; 48 CFR 1632; 48 
CFR 1644; 48 CFR 1652; 48 CFR 1602; 48 CFR 1646; . . .

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is proposing a new policy 
that establishes notification and information requirements, including 
audits, for Federal Employees' Health Benefits experience-rated carrier 
large provider agreements. The proposed regulation also revises the 
threshold for advance approval of carrier subcontracts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/15/03                    68 FR 10000
Final Action                    09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mike Kaszynski, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ20
_______________________________________________________________________




3650. IMPLEMENTATION OF ADDITIONAL COST PRINCIPLES IN THE FEDERAL 
EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8913; 40 USC 486(c); 48 CFR 1.301

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1630; 48 CFR 1631; 48 CFR 1652

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is proposing a regulation 
that would inform experience-rated carriers in the Federal Employees' 
Health Benefits Program how it intends to implement additional cost 
principles.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/26/04                    69 FR 15774
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Anne Easton, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ10
_______________________________________________________________________




3651. OPM EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONDUCT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552a; 5 USC 7301

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 1001

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing a plain 
language rewrite of its regulations regarding the standards that govern 
OPM employee's responsibilities and conduct as part of a broader review 
of OPM's regulations. The purpose of the revisions is to make the 
regulations more readable.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/20/02                    67 FR 70029
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Wade Plunkett, Office of the General Counsel, Office of 
Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1700

RIN: 3206-AJ69
_______________________________________________________________________




3652. POSTING REGULATIONS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 5 USC 1103

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 110

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing proposed 
regulations to revise the rules relating to notice of new regulations 
and information collection requirements. The revisions include 
eliminating one subpart and renaming the remaining subpart, and making 
plain language modifications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/06/03                    68 FR 10667
NPRM Comment Period End         05/05/03
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert T. Coco, Division for Management and Chief 
Financial Officer, Office of Personnel Management, Contracting, 
Facilities, and Administrative Services Group, Publications Management 
Branch, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1822
Fax: 202 606-0909
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ73
_______________________________________________________________________




3653. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107-347

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 370

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing proposed 
regulations to implement Governmentwide provisions contained in the E-
Government Act (Pub. L. 107-347). This law authorizes the temporary 
assignment of employees in the field of information technology (IT) 
management between the Federal Government and private sector 
organizations. It also authorizes Federal agencies to accept, on a 
volunteer basis, the services of non-Federal IT employees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/26/04                     69 FR 3526
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael J. Mahoney, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ91
_______________________________________________________________________




3654. GRADE AND PAY RETENTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5361; 5 USC 5366

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 536

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing final 
regulations giving agencies discretionary authority to grant pay 
retention to certain employees moving to positions under pay systems 
other than the General Schedule or the Federal Wage System. This new 
flexibility would allow agencies to prevent eligible employees from 
suffering a reduction in pay that would otherwise result from a 
management action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/25/00                    65 FR 33785
Final Action                    10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeanne D. Jacobson, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, Room 7H31, 1900 E 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI88
_______________________________________________________________________




3655.  HUMAN CAPITAL PERFORMANCE FUND

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 54

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 540

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing interim 
regulations to implement legislation

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creating the Human Capital Performance Fund (HCPF). Agencies may use 
funds from the HCPF to increase the pay of those employees who 
demonstrate exceptional performance contributing to the achievement of 
their agency's mission. These regulations provide the criteria and 
rules for allocating and managing funds appropriated for the HCPF and 
granting and administering payments made from the HCPF to employees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Herzberg, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 7H31, 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK33
_______________________________________________________________________




3656. VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVE PAYMENTS (VSIPS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107-296

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 576

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Public Law 106-297, the Homeland Security Act of 2002, 
requires that most Federal agencies request the authority to offer 
VSIPs to their employees from the Office of Personnel Management. This 
change in VSIP procedures has been incorporated into 5 CFR 576 through 
interim regulations published February 4, 2003. The law also contains 
the VSIP repayment waiver provisions that were previously found in the 
interim regulations published under RIN 3206-AG20.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/04/03                     68 FR 5529
Interim Final Rule Effective    02/04/03
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Gray, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ76
_______________________________________________________________________




3657. EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONDUCT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 7301; EO 12674, 3 CFR, 1989 Comp, p. 215, as 
modified by EO 12731; EO 12731, 3 CFR, 1989 Comp, p. 306

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 735

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing a plain 
language rewrite of its regulations regarding the standards that govern 
employee responsibilities and conduct as part of a broader review of 
OPM's regulations. The purpose of the revisions is to make the 
regulations more readable.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/15/03                     68 FR 1987
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Wade Plunkett, Office of the General Counsel, Office of 
Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1700

RIN: 3206-AJ74
_______________________________________________________________________




3658. RETIREMENT--DEBT COLLECTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 835, subpart E

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations will amend the Civil Service Retirement 
System (CSRS) and Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) 
regulations by consolidating and updating existing regulations in three 
different subparts of the CSRS regulations, and 5 CFR 845 in the FERS 
regulations to eliminate duplication of the provisions governing debt 
collection. This item is for subpart E of the new part 835, which will 
address collections of Government claims from payments made by OPM.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/05/92                    57 FR 45753
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia A. Rochester, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AE72
_______________________________________________________________________




3659. CORRECTION OF RETIREMENT COVERAGE ERRORS UNDER THE FEDERAL 
ERRONEOUS RETIREMENT COVERAGE CORRECTION ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-265

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 839

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is amending its 
regulations to include new rules for correcting certain retirement 
coverage errors. We are amending the regulations to implement the 
provisions of the Federal Erroneous Retirement Coverage Corrections Act 
(FERCCA), title II of Public Law 106-265. The regulations will allow 
agencies to correct affected coverage errors.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/19/01                    66 FR 15605
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/19/01
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cynthia Reinhold, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources

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Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ38
_______________________________________________________________________




3660. RETIREMENT--GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 841

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations would allow an agency to retain the 
individual retirement record when an employee transfers within the same 
agency even though the employee would be serviced by another intra-
agency payroll.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/20/00                    65 FR 21119
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/20/00
Final Action                    09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Panagakos, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI83
_______________________________________________________________________




3661. RETIREMENT--FERS BASIC ANNUITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8461

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 842, subparts B to G

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These final regulations will amend FERS Basic Annuity 
regulations governing Eligibility (subpart B), Credit for Service 
(subpart C), Computations (subpart F), and Alternative Forms of Annuity 
(subpart G). These regulations have been published at various times in 
interim final form, and have been affected by statutory changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/16/87                     52 FR 2061
Interim Final Rule              01/16/87                     52 FR 2067
Interim Final Rule              02/11/87                     52 FR 4473
Interim Final Rule              02/11/87                     52 FR 4479
Interim Final Rule              05/14/87                    52 FR 18193
Interim Final Rule              04/08/88                    53 FR 11635
Interim Final Rule              02/09/90                     55 FR 4598
Final Rule                      12/27/90                    55 FR 53136
Interim Final Rule              02/19/91                     56 FR 6549
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Jennings, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415-0001
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AE73
_______________________________________________________________________




3662. RETIREMENT--CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347(a); 5 USC 8461(g); 38 USC 4331

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 842.306; 5 CFR 842.307

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement changes in the treatment of 
certain military service under CSRS and FERS required under the 
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 
(USERRA).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Christopher H. Ziebarth, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG58
_______________________________________________________________________




3663. RETIREMENT COVERAGE AND SERVICE CREDIT ELECTIONS AVAILABLE TO 
CURRENT AND FORMER NONAPPROPRIATED FUND EMPLOYEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461; PL 107-107, sec 1131; PL 107-
107, sec 1132

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 847, subpart H; 5 CFR 847, subpart I

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations amend the Civil Service Retirement System 
(CSRS) and Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) regulations to 
establish procedures for employees who want to elect to use service 
they performed for a Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) of the 
Department of Defense or Coast Guard to qualify for immediate 
retirement under CSRS or FERS annuity when employees elect to use NAFI 
service to qualify for immediate CSRS or FERS retirement.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    12/28/01
Interim Final Rule              01/16/03                     68 FR 2175
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Giuseppe, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 3206-AH57
RIN: 3206-AJ72
_______________________________________________________________________




3664. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM: PAYMENT OF PREMIUMS 
FOR PERIODS OF LEAVE WITHOUT PAY OR INSUFFICIENT PAY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8913

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations establish a requirement that Federal 
agencies

[[Page 38412]]

counsel employees entering nonpay status, or whose pay is insufficient 
to cover their FEHB premium payments, of the options of continuing or 
terminating their FEHB coverage, and if continuing, of paying premiums 
directly on a current basis or incurring a debt to be withheld from 
future salary. These regulations are intended to ensure employees are 
fully aware of these alternatives. We have received comments on the 
interim final rule, which are under review.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/22/96                    61 FR 37807
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Agnes M. Kalland, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG66
_______________________________________________________________________




3665.  AGENCY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; TRAINING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8913

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing a 
revision to its regulations concerning agency reporting requirements. 
The proposed change requires agencies to electronically transfer 
training data to OPM's governmentwide electronic data collection system 
on a regular basis. This proposed regulatory change will also 
facilitate reporting governmentwide training information data using 
OPM's electronic data collection system.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/00/04
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: LaVeen Ponds, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1394
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK46
_______________________________________________________________________




3666. IMPLEMENTATION OF FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS FOR EXECUTIVE BRANCH 
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATING IN THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH 
BENEFITS PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 26 USC 125; 26 USC 129; 26 USC 152

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 892

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management plans to issue regulations 
that enable employees of all executive branch agencies to elect a 
Health Care Flexible Spending Account (HCFSA) and/or a Dependent Care 
Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA) in accordance with sections 125, 129, 
and 152 of the Internal Revenue Code.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael W. Kaszynski, Retirement and Insurance 
Services, Office of Personnel Management, Insurance Policy and 
Information Division, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ66
_______________________________________________________________________




3667. FEDERAL EXECUTIVE BOARDS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 5 CFR 960, Memorandum of the President for Heads of 
Departments and Agencies

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 960

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) proposes regulations 
designed to make plain language updates, and general or routine 
modifications with no cost implications. These regulations also will 
clarify language based on modifications to OPM programs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/25/02                    67 FR 70559
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paula L. Bridgham, Division for Human Capital 
Leadership and Merit System Accountability, Office of Personnel 
Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1000
Fax: 202 606-3350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ68
_______________________________________________________________________




3668.  DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) HUMAN 
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: 5 USC 9701

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Office of 
Personnel Management (OPM) are issuing proposed regulations to 
establish a new human resources (HR) management system within DHS, as 
authorized by the Homeland Security Act of 2002. The affected 
subsystems include the systems governing basic pay, classification, 
performance management, labor relations, adverse actions (e.g., 
disciplinary actions), and employee appeals. These changes are designed 
to ensure that DHS' human resources management system aligns with the 
Department's critical mission requirements and protects the civil 
service rights of its employees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/20/04                     69 FR 8030
Final Action                    08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 38413]]

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Donald J. Winstead, Office of Pay and Performance, 
Personnel Systems and Oversight Group, Office of Personnel Management, 
1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2818
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK31
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Office of Personnel Management (OPM)                  Long-Term Actions






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3669. PERSONNEL SECURITY AND RELATED PROGRAMS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 7312; 50 USC 403; EO 
10450; EO 10577

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 732

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: With the abolishment of the Federal Personnel Manual (FPM), 
certain policies and procedures enunciated in the FPM are being 
considered for publication in another format.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/23/91                    56 FR 18650
Interim Final Rule              09/16/94                    59 FR 47527
Interim Final Rule Effective 
Date                            10/17/94


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kathy Dillaman, Associate Director, Investigations 
Service, Office of Personnel Management, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415-4000
Phone: 202 606-1042

RIN: 3206-AC21
_______________________________________________________________________




3670. INVESTIGATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 93-579; 5 USC 552a

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 736

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: With the abolishment of the Federal Personnel Manual (FPM), 
certain policies and procedures enunciated in the FPM are being 
considered for publication in another format.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/23/91                    56 FR 18650
Begin Review                    10/01/93
Interim Final Rule              09/16/94                    59 FR 47527


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kathy Dillaman, Associate Director, Investigations 
Service, Office of Personnel Management, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415-4000
Phone: 202 606-1042

RIN: 3206-AB92
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Office of Personnel Management (OPM)                  Completed Actions






_______________________________________________________________________




3671. PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT IN AGENCIES

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 250

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/23/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Diane Tyrrell
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ95
_______________________________________________________________________




3672. PROMOTION AND INTERNAL PLACEMENT; ACCELERATED QUALIFICATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 316; 5 CFR 335; 5 CFR 338

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/23/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Jacobs
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG19
_______________________________________________________________________




3673. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 430, subpart A; 5 CFR 430, subpart B

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/20/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barbara Colchao
Phone: 202 606-2720
Fax: 202 606-2395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ80

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3674. OFFICIAL DUTY STATION DETERMINATIONS FOR PAY PURPOSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 530; 5 CFR 531; 5 CFR 591

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/23/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeanne D. Jacobson
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH84
_______________________________________________________________________




3675. PAY UNDER THE GENERAL SCHEDULE; SUBPART F--LOCALITY-BASED 
COMPARABILITY PAYMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 531

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/22/03                    68 FR 19707

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Allan G. Hearne
Phone: 202 606-2838
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ62
_______________________________________________________________________




3676. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; CHANGE IN FEDERAL WAGE SYSTEM SURVEY JOB 
AND MISCELLANEOUS CHANGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 532

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/13/04                    69 FR 26475
Final Action Effective          06/14/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Allen
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ79
_______________________________________________________________________




3677. POST DIFFERENTIALS (NONFOREIGN AREAS); PALMYRA ATOLL

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 591

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/23/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donald L. Paquin
Phone: 202 606-2838
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK00
_______________________________________________________________________




3678.  PAY ADMINISTRATION (GENERAL)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5542(a)(2)

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 550.113(b)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing final 
regulations to implement a provision of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (Pub. L. 108-1136, November 24, 
2003) which modified the hourly overtime pay cap for certain Federal 
employees who are exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as 
amended.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/13/04                    69 FR 26475
Final Action Effective          05/13/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vicki Draper, Strategic Human Resources Division, 
Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK47
_______________________________________________________________________




3679. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; CHANGE IN THE SURVEY MONTH FOR THE BUREAU 
OF RECLAMATION MID-PACIFIC REGION SURVEY

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

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 532

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/31/03                    68 FR 62027
Final Action                    02/13/04                     69 FR 7105

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Allen
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK06
_______________________________________________________________________




3680. PHYSICIAN'S COMPARABILITY ALLOWANCES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 595

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/17/04                    69 FR 27817
Final Action Effective          06/16/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vicki Draper
Phone: 202 606-2858
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ96
_______________________________________________________________________




3681. AGENCY USE OF APPROPRIATED FUNDS FOR CHILD CARE COSTS FOR LOWER 
INCOME EMPLOYEES

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 792, subpart B

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/24/04                     69 FR 8325

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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Agency Contact: Bonnie Storm
Phone: 202 606-1313

RIN: 3206-AJ77
_______________________________________________________________________




3682. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM: EFFECTIVE DATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       12/24/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Anne Easton
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI37
_______________________________________________________________________




3683. FINANCIAL SANCTIONS OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS IN THE FEDERAL 
EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890, subpart J

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/03/04                     69 FR 9919

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: J. David Cope
Phone: 202 606-2851
Fax: 202 606-2153
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ42
_______________________________________________________________________




3684. PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT RESEARCH PROGRAMS AND DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 470

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/23/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy H. Kichak
Phone: 202 606-0722
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ67
_______________________________________________________________________




3685. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; REDEFINITION OF THE NORTH DAKOTA AND 
DULUTH, MINNESOTA, APPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREAS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 532

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/04/04                     69 FR 5257

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Allen
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ78
_______________________________________________________________________




3686. LIST OF AGENTS DESIGNATED TO ACCEPT LEGAL PROCESS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 581, app

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/23/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Darlene M. Carr
Phone: 202 606-1700
Fax: 202 606-2609
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ83
_______________________________________________________________________




3687. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' GROUP LIFE INSURANCE: REMOVAL OF PREMIUMS AND 
AGE BANDS FROM REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 870

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/14/03                    68 FR 59081
Final Action Effective          11/13/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Leibach
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ46
_______________________________________________________________________




3688.  GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION 
(NONPROCUREMENT)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Sec 2455, PL 103-355, 108 Stat 3327; EO 12549, CFR, 
1986 Comp., p. 189; EO 12689, 3 CFR 1989 Comp., p. 235

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 919; 5 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing a final 
rule to redesignate part 970 of title 5 of the Code of Federal 
Regulations as part 919. OPM intends to use part 970 in the near future 
as the location for new regulations issued jointly by the Department of 
Homeland Security and OPM, which will establish a new human resources 
management system within DHS.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/23/03                    68 FR 74161

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: J. David Cope, Debarring Official, Office of the 
Inspector General, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2851
Fax: 202 606-2153
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK30
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