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


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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)






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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

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

33 CFR Ch. II

36 CFR Ch. III

48 CFR Ch. II

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

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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

     This agenda updates the report published on December 22, 2003, 
and includes regulations expected to be issued and under review 
over the next 12 months. The next agenda and regulatory plan are 
scheduled to be published in the fall of 2004. In addition to this 
agenda, DoD components also publish rulemaking notices pertaining 
to their specific statutory administration requirements as 
required.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information concerning the overall 
DoD regulatory improvement program and for general semiannual agenda 
information, contact Mr. Robert Cushing, telephone 703-604-6269, or 
write to Executive Services and Communications Directorate, Washington 
Headquarters Services, 1225 South Clark Street, Suite 504, Arlington, 
Virginia 22202-4326, or e-mail: [email protected].

     For questions of a legal nature concerning the agenda and its 
statutory requirements or obligations, write to Office of the 
General Counsel, 1600 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1600, 
or call 703-697-2714.

     For general information on Office of the Secretary 
regulations, other than those which are procurement-related, 
contact Mr. Dan Cragg, telephone 703-601-4722, or write to 
Directives and Records Division, Directorate for Correspondence and 
Directives, Washington Headquarters Services, Suite 501, 1111 
Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Virginia 22202, or e-mail: 
[email protected].

     For general information on Office of the Secretary agenda 
items, which are procurement-related, contact Ms. Michele Peterson, 
telephone 703-602-0311, or write to Defense Acquisition Regulations 
Directorate, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062, or 
e-mail: [email protected].

     For general information on Department of the Army regulations, 
contact Ms. Brenda Bowen, telephone 703-428-6422, or write to the 
U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency, ATTN: 
AHRC-PDD-RP, Casey Building, Room 102, 7701 Telegraph Road, 
Alexandria, Virginia 22315-3860, or e-mail: 
[email protected].

     For general information on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 
regulations, contact Mr. Chip Smith, telephone 703-693-3644, or 
write to Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army 
(Policy and Legislation), 108 Army Pentagon, Room 2E569, 
Washington, DC 20310-0108, or e-mail: [email protected].

     For general information on Department of the Navy regulations, 
contact Lieutenant Commander Sally Hughes, telephone 703-601-3631, 
or write to Department of the Navy, Office of the Judge Advocate 
General, Administrative Law Division (Code 13), Washington Navy 
Yard, 1322 Patterson Avenue SE., Suite 3000, Washington, DC 20374-
5066, or e-mail: [email protected].

     For general information on Department of the Air Force 
regulations, contact Mrs. Pamela D. Fitzgerald, telephone 703-696-
6342, or write to Department of the Air Force, AF-CIO/RR, 1155 Air 
Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330-1155, or e-mail: 
[email protected].

     For specific agenda items, contact the appropriate individual 
indicated in each DoD component report.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This edition of the Unified Agenda of 
Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions is composed of the 
regulatory status reports, including procurement-related regulatory 
status reports, from the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and 
the Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Included also is the 
regulatory status report from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, whose 
civil works functions fall under the reporting requirements of 
Executive Order 12866 and involve water resource projects and 
regulation of activities in waters of the United States.

     DoD issuances range from DoD directives (reflecting 
departmental policy) to implementing instructions and regulations 
(largely internal and used to implement directives). The OSD agenda 
section contains the primary directives under which DoD components 
promulgate their implementing regulations.

     To ease identification and to differentiate among the variety 
of issuances reported, they are identified by their DoD internal 
numbering system, which denotes component level of authority and 
type of issuance, in addition to the required CFR number.

     In addition, this agenda, although published under the 
reporting requirements of Executive Order 12866, continues to be 
the DoD single-source reporting vehicle, which identifies issuances 
that are currently applicable under the various regulatory reform 
programs in progress. Therefore, DoD components will identify those 
rules which come under the criteria of the:

1. Regulatory Flexibility Act;

2. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995;

3. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995.

     Those DoD issuances, which are directly applicable under these 
statutes, will be identified in the agenda and their action status 
indicated. Generally, the regulatory status reports in this agenda 
will contain five sections: (1) Prerule stage; (2) proposed rule 
stage; (3) final rule stage; (4) completed actions; and (5) long-
term actions. Where certain

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regulatory actions indicate that small entities are affected, the 
effect on these entities may not necessarily have significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of these entities as 
defined in the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601(6)).

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

Dated: May 6, 2004.

 Howard G. Becker,

Deputy Director, Administration and Management.

                                  Office of the Secretary--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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606         Restoration Advisory Boards (RABs)....................................................    0790-AG31
607         Defense Contract Management Agency Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program..........    0790-AH00
608         Provision of Early Intervention and Special Education Services to Eligible DoD            0790-AH70
            Dependents............................................................................
609         DoD Grant and Agreement Regulations...................................................    0790-AH75
610         DoD Contractors' Safety Manual (DoD 4145.26-M)........................................    0790-AH76
611         Armed Services Exchange Regulations (ASER) (DoD Instruction 1330.21)..................    0790-AH77
612         Voluntary State Tax Withholding From Retired Pay......................................    0790-AH78
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                                    Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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613         National Security Education Program (NSEP) Grants to Institutions of Higher Education     0790-AF59
            (DoD Instruction 1025.5)..............................................................
614         Settling Personnel and General Claims and Processing Advance Decision Requests........    0790-AG47
615         Personnel Security Policies for Granting Access to Classified Information.............    0790-AG54
616         National Policy on Reciprocity of Facilities and Guidelines for Implementation of         0790-AG55
            Reciprocity...........................................................................
617         National Policy on Technical Surveillance Countermeasures.............................    0790-AG56
618         Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of        0790-AG76
            Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations........................
619         Procedures for Settling Personnel and General Claims and Processing Advance Decision      0790-AG89
            Requests..............................................................................
620         Waiver of Debts Resulting From Erroneous Payments of Pay and Allowances (DoD Directive    0790-AG90
            1340.21)..............................................................................
621         Waiver Procedures for Debts Resulting From Erroneous Payments of Pay and Allowances       0790-AG91
            (DoD Instruction 1340.23).............................................................
622         Development of a Munitions Response Site Prioritization Protocol......................    0790-AG94
623         Review of the Manual for Courts-Martial (DoD Directive 5500.17).......................    0790-AG99
624         Implementation of Section 740 of the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform       0790-AH02
            Act for the 21st Century and Section 1051 of the National Defense Authorization Act
            for Fiscal Year 2003..................................................................
625         Criminal Jurisdiction Over Civilians Employed By or Accompanying the Armed Forces         0790-AH73
            Outside the United States, Service Members, and Former Service Members................
626         Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Department of Defense..    0790-AH74
627         Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects...................................    0790-AH79
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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628         Former Spouse Payments From Retired Pay; Amendment (DoD Directive 1340.16 and DoD         0790-AG22
            7000.14-R, Vol 7, Part B).............................................................
629         Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide               0790-AG86
            Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants).........................................
630         National Security Agency/Central Security Service (NSA/CSS) Freedom of Information Act    0790-AG96
            Program...............................................................................
631         Transactions Other Than Contracts, Grants, or Cooperative Agreements for Prototype        0790-AG97
            Projects..............................................................................
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                          Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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632         Patent Rights--Ownership by the Contractor (Large Business) (DFARS Case 2001-D015)....    0750-AD72
633         Protests, Disputes, and Appeals (DFARS Case 2003-D010)................................    0750-AE01
634         Cost Accounting Standards (DFARS Case 2003-D015)......................................    0750-AE10
635         Geographic Use of the Term ``United States'' (DFARS Case 2001-D003)...................    0750-AE12
636         Tax Procedures for Overseas Contracts (DFARS Case 2003-D031)..........................    0750-AE18
637         Resolving Tax Problems (DFARS Case 2003-D032).........................................    0750-AE19
638         Architect-Engineer Services (DFARS Case 2003-D035)....................................    0750-AE20
639         DoD Pilot Mentor-Protege Program (DFARS Case 2003-D013)...............................    0750-AE29
640         Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program (DFARS Case 2003-D063)...........    0750-AE31
641         Acquisition of Commercial Items (DFARS Case 2003-D074)................................    0750-AE32
642         Payment and Billing Instructions (DFARS Case 2003-D009)...............................    0750-AE34
643         Bonds (DFARS Case 2003-D033)..........................................................    0750-AE36
644         Reporting Contract Performance Outside the United States (DFARS Case 2004-D001).......    0750-AE46
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                            Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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645         Incremental Funding, Fixed-Price Contracts (DFARS Case 1990-037)......................    0750-AA07
646         Codification and Modification of Berry Amendment (DFARS Case 2002-D002)...............    0750-AD76
647         Approval of Service Contracts and Task Orders (DFARS Case 2002-D024)..................    0750-AD81
648         Information Assurance (DFARS Case 2002-D020)..........................................    0750-AD86
649         Purchase Card Internal Controls (DFARS Case 2002-D025)................................    0750-AD87
650         Follow-On Production Contracts for Products Developed Pursuant to Prototype Projects      0750-AD88
            (DFARS Case 2002-D023)................................................................
651         Fish, Shellfish, or Seafood Products (DFARS Case 2002-D034)...........................    0750-AD91
652         Indian Incentive Program--Commercial Items (DFARS Case 2002-D033).....................    0750-AD97
653         Multiyear Procurement Authority for Environmental Services for Military Installations     0750-AD99
            (DFARS Case 2003-D004)................................................................
654         Improper Business Practices, Organizational Conflicts of Interest, and Debarment          0750-AE02
            (DFARS Case 2003-D012)................................................................
655         Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information (DFARS Case 2003-D038)...............    0750-AE03
656         Contractor Qualifications Relating to Contract Placement (DFARS Case 2003-D011).......    0750-AE06
657         Production Surveillance and Reporting (DFARS Case 2002-D015)..........................    0750-AE07
658         Government Source Inspection Requirements (DFARS Case 2002-D032)......................    0750-AE08
659         Unique Item Identification and Property Valuation (DFARS Case 2003-D081)..............    0750-AE09
660         Central Contractor Registration (DFARS Case 2003-D040)................................    0750-AE11
661         Laws Inapplicable to Commercial Subcontracts (DFARS Case 2003-D018)...................    0750-AE14
662         Architect-Engineer Threshold for Small Business Set-Asides (DFARS Case 2003-D105).....    0750-AE21
663         Publicizing Contract Actions (DFARS Case 2003-D016)...................................    0750-AE22
664         Competition Requirements (DFARS Case 2003-D017).......................................    0750-AE23
665         Sealed Bidding (DFARS Case 2003-D076).................................................    0750-AE24
666         Contract Period for Task and Delivery Order Contracts (DFARS Case 2003-D097)..........    0750-AE25
667         Firefighting Services Contracts (DFARS Case 2003-D107)................................    0750-AE26
668         Use of FAR Part 12 for Performance-Based Contracting for Services (DFARS Case 2003-       0750-AE27
            D111).................................................................................
669         Contractor Use of Government Supply Sources (DFARS Case 2003-D045)....................    0750-AE28
670         Threshold for Small Business Specialist Review (DFARS Case 2003-D060).................    0750-AE30
671         Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Leader Company Contracting (DFARS Case 2003-D092)..    0750-AE33
672         Major Systems Acquisition (DFARS Case 2003-D030)......................................    0750-AE35
673         Cost Principles and Procedures (DFARS Case 2003-D036).................................    0750-AE37
674         Insurance (DFARS Case 2003-D037)......................................................    0750-AE38
675         Removal of Obsolete Research and Development Contracting Procedures (DFARS Case 2003-     0750-AE39
            D058).................................................................................
676         Research and Development Contracting (DFARS Case 2003-D067)...........................    0750-AE40
677         Procedures, Guidance, and Information (DFARS Case 2003-D090)..........................    0750-AE41
678         Contractors Accompanying a Force Deployed (DFARS Case 2003-D087)......................    0750-AE42
679         Free Trade Agreements--Chile and Singapore (DFARS Case 2003-D088).....................    0750-AE43
680         Berry Amendment Changes (DFARS Case 2003-D099)........................................    0750-AE44
681         Written Assurance of Technical Data Conformity (DFARS Case 2003-D104).................    0750-AE45
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                           Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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682         Competition Requirements for Purchases From a Required Source (DFARS Case 2002-D003)..    0750-AD57
683         Electronic Submission and Processing of Payment Requests (DFARS Case 2002-D001).......    0750-AD70
684         Indian Incentive Clause--Contract Types (DFARS Case 2002-D013)........................    0750-AD78
685         Provisional Award Fee Payments (DFARS Case 2001-D013).................................    0750-AD83
686         Payment Withholding (DFARS Case 2002-D017)............................................    0750-AD85
687         DoD Activity Address Codes in Contract Numbers (DFARS Case 2003-D005).................    0750-AE00
688         Buy-to-Budget Acquisition of End Items (DFARS Case 2002-D036).........................    0750-AE04
689         Multiyear Contracting Authority Revisions (DFARS Case 2002-D041)......................    0750-AE05
690         Berry Amendment--Exception for Fabrics and Fibers (DFARS Case 2003-D022)..............    0750-AE15
691         Memorandum of Understanding--Sweden (DFARS Case 2003-D089)............................    0750-AE47
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                                    Department of the Army--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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692         Publication of Rules Affecting the Public.............................................    0702-AA40
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                                    Department of the Army--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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693         Foreign Acquisition...................................................................    0702-AA38
694         Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses..........................................    0702-AA39
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                                U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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695         Environmental Quality; Procedures for Implementing the National Environmental Policy      0710-AA42
            Act (NEPA)............................................................................
696         Regulatory Program of the Army Corps of Engineers and Historic Properties.............    0710-AA51
697         Compensatory Mitigation and Mitigation Banking........................................    0710-AA55
698         United States Marine Corps Restricted Area and Danger Zone, Brickyard Creek and           0710-AA57
            Tributaries and the Broad River, Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort, South Carolina...
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                                 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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699         Natural Disaster Procedures: Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Activities of the       0710-AA47
            Corps of Engineers....................................................................
700         Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment Rule......................................    0710-AA54
701         United States Coast Guard Restricted Area, Coast Guard Base Mobile, Mobile, Alabama...    0710-AA56
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                                 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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702         Regulatory Programs of the Corps of Engineers, Endangered Species Act; Scope of           0710-AA43
            Analysis..............................................................................
703         Cost-Sharing Requirements Under the Ability To Pay Provisions.........................    0710-AA44
704         Clean Water Act Regulatory Definition of ``Waters of the United States''..............    0710-AA50

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705         Special Events Rule...................................................................    0710-AA53
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                                 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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706         Programmatic Regulations for the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan............    0710-AA49
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                                    Department of the Navy--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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707         Shipbuilding Capability Preservation Agreements.......................................    0703-AA50
708         Release of Official Information for Litigation Purposes and Testimony by the              0703-AA74
            Department of the Navy Personnel......................................................
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                                    Department of the Navy--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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709         Policies and Responsibilities for Implementation of the National Environmental Policy     0703-AA51
            Act Within the Department of the Navy.................................................
710         Admiralty Claims......................................................................    0703-AA72
711         Legal Assistance......................................................................    0703-AA73
712         Regulations Supplementing the Manual for Courts-Martial...............................    0703-AA75
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                      Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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713         TRICARE Program; Rare Diseases Definition and Partial List of Examples of Unproven        0720-AA88
            Drugs, Devices, Medical Treatments or Procedures......................................
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                       Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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714         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Hospital         0720-AA20
            Payment for Ambulatory Care...........................................................
715         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Exception to     0720-AA41
            the CHAMPUS Dual Compensation/Conflict of Interest Provisions.........................
716         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Prosthetic       0720-AA49
            Devices...............................................................................
717         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Double           0720-AA50
            Coverage..............................................................................
718         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Establishment    0720-AA56
            of an Appeals Process for TRICARE Claimcheck Denials..................................
719         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Methodology      0720-AA57
            for Coverage of NIH-Sponsored Clinical Trials.........................................
720         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services; Individual Case            0720-AA65
            Management Program for Persons With Extraordinary Conditions (ICMP-PEC)...............
721         TRICARE; Prime Remote for Active Duty Family Members..................................    0720-AA68

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722         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Voluntary        0720-AA69
            Disenrollment From the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP)..........................
723         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS): Enuretic         0720-AA70
            Devices, Breast Reconstructive Surgery, PFPWD Valid Authorization Period, Early
            Intervention Services.................................................................
724         TRICARE; Waiver of Certain TRICARE Deductibles; Clarification of the TRICARE Prime        0720-AA72
            Enrollment Period.....................................................................
725         TRICARE; Sub-Acute Care Program; Uniform Skilled Nursing Facility Benefit; Home Health    0720-AA73
            Care Benefit; Adopting Medicare Payment Methods for Skilled Nursing Facilities and
            Home Health Care Providers............................................................
726         TRICARE; CHAMPUS; Appeals and Hearings Procedures, Formal Review......................    0720-AA74
727         TRICARE Program; Inclusion of Anesthesiologist's Assistants as Authorized Providers;      0720-AA76
            Coverage of Cardiac Rehabilitation in Freestanding Cardiac Rehabilitation Facilities..
728         TRICARE; Changes Included in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year       0720-AA77
            2002 (NDAA-02) and a Technical Correction Included in the NDAA-03.....................
729         TRICARE: Individual Case Management: Program for Persons With Disabilities: Extended      0720-AA78
            Benefits for Disabled Family Members of Active Duty Service Members: Custodial Care...
730         TRICARE; Elimination of Nonavailability Statement and Referral Authorization              0720-AA79
            Requirements and Elimination of Specialized Treatment Services Program................
731         TRICARE; Changes Included in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year       0720-AA85
            2003 (NDAA-03)........................................................................
732         TRICARE; Coordination of Benefits Between TRICARE and The Department of Veterans          0720-AA87
            Affairs...............................................................................
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                       Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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733         CHAMPUS/TRICARE; Implementation of the Pharmacy Benefits Program......................    0720-AA63
734         TRICARE Program; Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children       0720-AA75
            Overseas..............................................................................
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Department of Defense (DOD)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (OS)



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606. RESTORATION ADVISORY BOARDS (RABS)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 202

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/06/96                    61 FR 40764
NPRM Comment Period End         11/04/96                    61 FR 40765
NPRM Extension of Comment Period11/19/96                    61 FR 58803
NPRM Comment Period End         01/20/97
Second NPRM                     07/00/04
Second NPRM Comment Period End  09/00/04
Final Action                    12/00/04
Final Action Effective          02/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Ferrebee, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 695-6107

RIN: 0790-AG31
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607. DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 
(FOIA) PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 289

Legal Deadline: None

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

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cathy Alphin, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 428-1453

RIN: 0790-AH00
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608. PROVISION OF EARLY INTERVENTION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES TO 
ELIGIBLE DOD DEPENDENTS

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

Legal Authority: 10 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 57

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements the Individuals with Disabilities 
Education Act, as amended in 1997. The rule integrates into one policy 
both CFR part 57 (which concerned provision of early intervention and 
special education to eligible DoD dependents in overseas areas) and CFR 
part 80 (which concerned provision of early intervention and special 
education services in domestic Department of Defense schools).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: R. Posante, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 696-4493

RIN: 0790-AH70
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609.  DOD GRANT AND AGREEMENT REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC 113; 31 USC 6101 note; EO 12549; EO 
12689

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 21; 32 CFR 22; 32 CFR 25; 32 CFR 32; 32 CFR 33; 32 
CFR 34; 32 CFR 37

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Defense (DoD) proposes to amend parts 21, 
22, 25, 32, 33, 34, and 37 of the DoD Grant and Agreement Regulations 
(DoDGARS) to implement four Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
policy directives, to conform the DoDGARs with several statutory and 
regulatory revisions, and to make other administrative changes. The 
four OMB directives that are being implemented: require Federal 
agencies to use a new standard format for announcements of funding 
opportunities; require Federal agencies to electronically post synopses 
of those announcements at a Governmentwide Internet site; require 
Governmentwide use of the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number 
as the universal identifier for recipient organizations; and amend OMB 
Circular A-133 to raise the threshold of Federal funding at which 
recipients must obtain singe audits. The statutory and regulatory 
changes with which the DoDGARs are being conformed concern matters such 
as nonprocurement debarment and suspension, drug-free workplace 
requirements for grants, and campus access for military recruiters and 
Reserve Officer Training Corps.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Herbst, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 696-0372
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AH75
_______________________________________________________________________




610.  DOD CONTRACTORS' SAFETY MANUAL (DOD 4145.26-M)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 184

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule provides guidelines to contractors that are engaged 
in ammunition and explosives operations. This rule is necessary to 
minimize the potential for mishaps that should interrupt DoD 
operations, delay project completion dates, adversely impact DoD 
production base or capability, damage or destroy DoD-owned material/
equipment, cause injury to DoD personnel, or endanger the general 
public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr Josephine Covino, Department of Defense, Office of 
the Secretary, 2461 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22331
Phone: 703 325-8625
Fax: 703 325-6227
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AH76
_______________________________________________________________________




611.  ARMED SERVICES EXCHANGE REGULATIONS (ASER)(DOD 
INSTRUCTION 1330.21)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 50

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule prescribes procedures and assigns responsibilities 
for operating the Armed Services exchanges.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George McNamara, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 602-4601

RIN: 0790-AH77
_______________________________________________________________________




612.  VOLUNTARY STATE TAX WITHHOLDING FROM RETIRED PAY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 1045

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 78

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule provides implementing guidance for voluntary State 
tax withholding form the retired pay of uniformed Service members.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jacqueline Jenkins, Department of Defense, Office of 
the Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 697-8282

RIN: 0790-AH78
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Department of Defense (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (OS)



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613. NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION PROGRAM (NSEP) GRANTS TO INSTITUTIONS 
OF HIGHER EDUCATION (DOD INSTRUCTION 1025.5)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1141(a)

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 5, 1994.

Abstract: The National Security Education Act provided for the National 
Security Education Program, the National Security Education Board, and 
a trust fund in the U.S. Treasury to provide all resources for the 
program. Under the Act, the Secretary is directed to carry out a 
program to award undergraduate scholarships, graduate fellowships, and 
grants to institutions of higher education. This rule is to inform 
those concerned with institutional grants to be offered under the 1994-
1995 pilot grants programof the preliminary guidelines.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/19/94                    59 FR 26116
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/18/94
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/05/94
Final Action                    07/00/04
Final Action Effective          09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steve Door, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 696-1991
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AF59
_______________________________________________________________________




614. SETTLING PERSONNEL AND GENERAL CLAIMS AND PROCESSING ADVANCE 
DECISION REQUESTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 2575; 10 USC 2771; 10 USC 4712; 10 USC 9712; 24 
USC 420; 31 USC 3529; 31 USC 3702; 32 USC 714; 37 USC 554; . . .

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 281

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes policy and assigns responsibilities for 
settling personnel and general claims and for processing requests for 
an advance decision. The Legislative Branch Appropriations Act of 1996 
transferred to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) the Comptroller General's authority to settle claims. The OMB 
Director subsequently delegated some of these authorities to the 
Department of Defense (DoD). Later, the General Accounting Office Act 
of 1996 codified many of these delegations to the Secretary of Defense 
and others and transferred to the OMB Director the authority of the 
Comptroller General to waive uniformed service member and employee 
debts arising out of the erroneous payment of pay or allowances 
exceeding $1,500. The OMB Director subsequently delegated the authority 
to waive such debts of uniformed service members and DoD employees to 
the Secretary of Defense. The Secretary of Defense further delegated 
his claims settlement and waiver authorities to the General Counsel. 
This rule implements the reassignment of the Comptroller General's 
former duties within the Department of Defense with little impact on 
the public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/14/02                    67 FR 68956
NPRM Comment Period End         01/13/03
Final Action                    07/00/04
Final Action Effective          09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Pending analysis of public comments and 
issuance of final regulations, DOHA intends to use the procedures and 
practices applicable to claims and waiver applications before the 
effective dates of the transfers of authority, June 30, 1996, and 
December 18, 1996, respectively, which are published in title 4, Code 
of Federal Regulations, chapter 1, subchapters C and G. See also 61 FR 
50285, September 25, 1996; and 62 FR 5387, February 5, 1997.

Agency Contact: Michael Hipple, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

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Phone: 703 696-8510

Related RIN: Related to 0790-AG89, Related to 0790-AG90, Related to 
0790-AG91
RIN: 0790-AG47
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615. PERSONNEL SECURITY POLICIES FOR GRANTING ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED 
INFORMATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: EO 12968

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 147

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule is published to streamline security practices 
throughout the Government. Uniform adjudicative guidelines, 
investigative standards, and guidelines for temporary access are being 
established. This initiative will simplify security processing and 
allow the deserving public to obtain a security clearance in a faster, 
more efficient manner.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/30/98                     63 FR 4572
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/24/98
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/31/98
Final Action                    07/00/04
Final Action Effective          09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Terence Thompson, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 602-9969

RIN: 0790-AG54
_______________________________________________________________________




616. NATIONAL POLICY ON RECIPROCITY OF FACILITIES AND GUIDELINES FOR 
IMPLEMENTATION OF RECIPROCITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: EO 12968

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 148

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule is published to make physical facilities available 
for reciprocal use in the storage of classified information. Once a 
facility has been certified as suitable for classified use by one 
organization, it may also be used by another for like purposes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    09/16/97                     63 FR 4580
Interim Final Rule              01/30/98                     63 FR 4580
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/31/98
Final Action                    07/00/04
Final Action Effective          09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Terence Thompson, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 602-9969

RIN: 0790-AG55
_______________________________________________________________________




617. NATIONAL POLICY ON TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCE COUNTERMEASURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: EO 12968

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 149

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    09/16/97                     63 FR 4582
Interim Final Rule              01/30/98                     63 FR 4582
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/31/98
Final Action                    07/00/04
Final Action Effective          09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Terence Thompson, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 602-9969

RIN: 0790-AG56
_______________________________________________________________________




618. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS WITH 
INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, HOSPITALS, AND OTHER NONPROFIT 
ORGANIZATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC 113

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 22; 32 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking is the Department of Defense portion of a 
multiple-agency action. The agencies are amending their rules 
implementing Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-110 
``Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With 
Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non-Profit 
Organizations.'' The amendments to the rules incorporate updated 
language in Circular A-110 requiring Federal awarding agencies to 
ensure that all data produced under awards subject to the Circular are 
made available to the public through the procedures established under 
the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). OMB updated the Circular 
language in this way in October 1999, in response to a provision in 
Public Law 105-277. With this rule amendment to 32 CFR parts 22 and 32, 
the Department of Defense therefore will maintain policies on access to 
data produced under awards subject to Circular A-110 that are 
consistent with the policies of other executive departments and 
agencies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/16/00                    65 FR 14405
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/17/00
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/15/00
Final Action                    07/00/04
Final Action Effective          09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Herbst, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 696-0372
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AG76

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619. PROCEDURES FOR SETTLING PERSONNEL AND GENERAL CLAIMS AND PROCESSING 
ADVANCE DECISION REQUESTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552a; 10 USC 2575; 10 USC 2771; 10 USC 4712; 10 
USC 9712; 24 USC 420; 31 USC 3529; 31 USC 3702; 32 USC 714; 37 USC 554; 
. . .

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 282

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes policy and prescribes procedures for 
processing and settling personnel and general claims and for processing 
requests for an advance decision. The Legislative Branch Appropriations 
Act of 1996 transferred to the Director of the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) the Comptroller General's authority to settle claims. The 
OMB Director subsequently delegated some of these authorities to the 
Department of Defense (DoD). Later, the General Accounting Office Act 
of 1996 codified many of these delegations to the Secretary of Defense 
and others and transferred to the OMB Director the authority of the 
Comptroller General to waive uniformed service member and employee 
debts arising out of the erroneous payment of pay or allowances 
exceeding $1,500. The OMB Director subsequently delegated the authority 
to waive such debts of uniformed service members and DoD employees to 
the Secretary of Defense. The Secretary of Defense further delegated 
his claims settlement and waiver authorities to the General Counsel. 
This rule implements the reassignments of the Comptroller General's 
former duties within the Department of Defense with little impact on 
the public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/14/02                    67 FR 68957
NPRM Comment Period End         01/13/03                    67 FR 68958
Final Action                    07/00/04
Final Action Effective          09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Hipple, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 696-8510

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




620. WAIVER OF DEBTS RESULTING FROM ERRONEOUS PAYMENTS OF PAY AND 
ALLOWANCES (DOD DIRECTIVE 1340.21)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5584; 10 USC 2774; 32 USC 716

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 283

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes policy and assigns responsibilities for 
considering applications for the waiver of debts resulting from 
erroneous payments of pay and allowances (including travel and 
transportation allowances) to or on behalf of members of the Uniformed 
Services and civilian DoD employees. The Legislative Branch 
Appropriations Act of 1996 transferred to the Director of the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) the Comptroller General's authority to 
settle claims. The OMB Director subsequently delegated some of these 
authorities to the Department of Defense (DoD). Later, the General 
Accounting Office Act of 1996 codified many of these delegations to the 
Secretary of Defense and others and transferred to the OMB Director the 
authority of the Comptroller General to waive uniformed service member 
and employee debts arising out of the erroneous payment of pay or 
allowances exceeding $1,500. The OMB Director subsequently delegated 
the authority to waive such debts of uniformed service members and DoD 
employees to the Secretary of Defense. The Secretary of Defense further 
delegated his claims settlement and waiver authorities to the General 
Counsel. This rule implements the reassignment of the Comptroller 
General's former duties within the Department of Defense with little 
impact on the public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/14/02                    67 FR 68963
NPRM Comment Period End         01/13/03
Final Action                    07/00/04
Final Action Effective          09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Hipple, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 696-8510

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




621. WAIVER PROCEDURES FOR DEBTS RESULTING FROM ERRONEOUS PAYMENTS OF 
PAY AND ALLOWANCES (DOD INSTRUCTION 1340.23)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552a; 5 USC 2104; 5 USC 2105; 5 USC 5584; 10 USC 
2774; 32 USC 716; . . .

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 284

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes policy and prescribes procedures for 
considering waiver applications. The Legislative Branch Appropriations 
Act of 1996 transferred to the Director of the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) the Comptroller General's authority to settle claims. The 
OMB Director subsequently delegated some of these authorities to the 
Department of Defense (DoD). Later, the General Accounting Office Act 
of 1996 codified many of these delegations to the Secretary of Defense 
and others and transferred to the OMB Director the authority of the 
Comptroller General to waive uniformed service member and employee 
debts arising out of the erroneous payment of pay or allowances 
exceeding $1,500. The OMB Director subsequently delegated the authority 
to waive such debts of uniformed service members and DoD employees to 
the Secretary of Defense. The Secretary of Defense further delegated 
his claims settlement and waiver authorities to the General Counsel. 
This rule implements the reassignmentof the Comptroller General's 
former duties within the

[[Page 37368]]

Department of Defense with little impact on the public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/14/02                    67 FR 68965
NPRM Comment Period End         01/13/03
Final Action                    07/00/04
Final Action Effective          09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Hipple, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 696-8510

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




622. DEVELOPMENT OF A MUNITIONS RESPONSE SITE PRIORITIZATION PROTOCOL

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 2710

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 179

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           03/20/02                    67 FR 12937
ANPRM Comment Period End        05/20/02
NPRM                            08/22/03                    68 FR 50900
NPRM; Correction                09/11/03                    68 FR 53532
NPRM Comment Period End         11/20/03                    68 FR 50900
Final Action                    07/00/04
Final Action Effective          09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Ferrebee, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 695-6107

RIN: 0790-AG94
_______________________________________________________________________




623. REVIEW OF THE MANUAL FOR COURTS-MARTIAL (DOD DIRECTIVE 5500.17)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: EO 12473; 10 USC 47

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 152

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Defense promulgates procedures implementing 
Executive Order 12473, dated July 13, 1984, calling upon the Secretary 
of Defense to cause an annual review of the Manual for Courts-Martial 
(MCM) and to recommend to the President any appropriate amendments. 
Through the annual review process, the Secretary of Defense assists the 
President in fulfilling his rulemaking responsibilities under article 
36 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ; chapter 47 of title 
10, United States Code). Under the direction of the General Counsel of 
the Department of Defense, a Joint Service Committee on Military 
Justice (JSC) is established with responsibility to conduct the annual 
review and propose MCM amendments. The JSC also proposes amendments to 
the UCMJ, as necessary.
 This rule updates part 152 to title 32, Code of Federal Regulations, 
``Review of the Manual for Courts-Martial,'' to reflect practice and 
procedures for conducting annual reviews and to change the annual 
review cycle from concluding with an annual report due to the General 
Counsel by December 31, instead of May 1. The change in the annual 
review cycle is due to legislative requirements on affecting JSC 
responsibilities. This interim rule is provided to afford a 60-day 
opportunity for public comment prior to issuing a final rule. This rule 
is intended only to improve the internal management of the Federal 
Government. It is not intended to create any right or benefit, 
substantive or procedural, enforceable at law by any party against the 
United States, its agencies, its officers, or any person.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    05/03/03                    68 FR 36915
Interim Final Rule              06/20/03                    68 FR 36915
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/19/03
Final Action                    07/00/04
Final Action Effective          09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert E. Reed, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 695-1055

RIN: 0790-AG99
_______________________________________________________________________




624. IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 740 OF THE WENDELL H. FORD AVIATION 
INVESTMENT AND REFORM ACT FOR THE 21ST CENTURY AND SECTION 1051 OF THE 
NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-181; PL 107-314

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 207

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule prescribes regulations to implement section 740 of 
the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st 
Century (Pub. L. 106-181) and section 1051 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 (Pub. L. 107-314). The 
regulations will establish procedures for the sale of excess Department 
of Defense aircraft to persons or entities that provide oil

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spill response services (including the application of oil dispersants 
by air) pursuant to an oil spill response plan that has been approved 
by the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is 
operating.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/22/03                    68 FR 27904
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/22/03
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/21/03
Final Action                    07/00/04
Final Action Effective          09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Debra Bennett, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 604-0098

Related RIN: Related to 0790-AG95
RIN: 0790-AH02
_______________________________________________________________________




625. CRIMINAL JURISDICTION OVER CIVILIANS EMPLOYED BY OR ACCOMPANYING 
THE ARMED FORCES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES, SERVICE MEMBERS, AND FORMER 
SERVICE MEMBERS

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

Legal Authority: 18 USC 3261

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 153

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes policies and procedures, and assigns 
responsibilities, under the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act 
(MEJA), for exercising extraterritorial criminal jurisdiction over 
certain military personnel, former service members of the United States 
Armed Forces, and over civilians employed by or accompanying the Armed 
Forces outside the United States (as specifically defined in section 
3267 of MEJA).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/02/04                     69 FR 4890
NPRM Comment Period End         04/02/04
Final Action                    07/00/04
Final Action Effective          09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Robert E. Reed, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 695-1055

RIN: 0790-AH73
_______________________________________________________________________




626.  SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR 
EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 5 USC 7301; 5 USC 7351; 5 USC 7353; EO 
12674; EO 12731; 5 CFR 2635.105; 5 CFR 2635.203(a); 5 CFR 2635.204(k); 
5 CFR 2635.803

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 3601

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Defense, with the concurrence of the Office 
of Government Ethics (OGE), is amending the Supplemental Standards of 
Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Department of Defense to reflect 
certain administrative changes as a result of DoD reorganizations, as 
well as to add a Component.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule; Amendments  11/18/03                    68 FR 64979
Interim Final Rule Effective; 
Amendments                      11/18/03
Final Action                    07/00/04
Final Action Effective          09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gail Mason, Standards of Conduct Office, General 
Counsel, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, 1600 Defense 
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1600
Phone: 703 697-5305

RIN: 0790-AH74
_______________________________________________________________________




627.  FEDERAL POLICY FOR THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN 
SUBJECTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 219

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agencies listed in this rule are amending the Common Rule 
concerning the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects, 
which was published in the Federal Register on June 18, 1991 (56 FR 
28003), to change all references to the Office for Protection from 
Research Risks (OPRR) to the Office for Human Research Protections 
(OHRP); revise a footnote by deleting references to research involving 
fetuses, pregnant women, or human in vitro fertilization; and revise 
subpart B of 45 CFR part 46.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/00/04
Final Action Effective          09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patty Decot, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 588-7402
Fax: 703-588-7560
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AH79

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Office of the Secretary (OS)



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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 1408

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule amends part 63 of title 32 to reflect 
amendments to the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act and 
to clarify the language in section 63.6(c)(8) concerning court orders 
that provide for a division of retired pay by means of a formula. 
Guidance implementing the amendments has been incorporated into volume 
7, part B, of the DoD Financial Management Regulation, DoD 7000.14-R, 
but has not been previously published in the Federal Register.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/06/95                    60 FR 17507
NPRM Comment Period End         06/06/95
Withdrawn                       04/30/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Fiti Malufau, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 607-5061
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AG22
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 25; 32 CFR 26

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Defense (DoD) proposes to adopt two updated 
common rules, on nonprocurement debarment and suspension and on drug-
free workplace requirements for grants and agreements. In adopting 
these rules, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Military 
Departments, Defense Agencies, and DoD Field Activities will maintain 
uniform policies and procedures that are consistent with those of other 
executive departments and agencies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/23/02                     67 FR 3265
NPRM Comment Period End         03/25/02                     67 FR 3267
Final Action                    11/26/03                    68 FR 66534
Final Action Effective          11/26/03                    68 FR 66535

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Herbst, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 696-0372
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AG86
_______________________________________________________________________




630. NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY/CENTRAL SECURITY SERVICE (NSA/CSS) FREEDOM 
OF INFORMATION ACT PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 299

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/23/03                    68 FR 28132
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/22/03
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/05/02
Final Action                    03/19/04                    69 FR 12975
Final Action Effective          03/19/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Pamela Phillips, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 301 688-6527

RIN: 0790-AG96
_______________________________________________________________________




631. TRANSACTIONS OTHER THAN CONTRACTS, GRANTS, OR COOPERATIVE 
AGREEMENTS FOR PROTOTYPE PROJECTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 103-160

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements section 822 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002, Public Law 107-107. Section 822 
provides for award of a follow-on production contract to traditional 
Defense contractors, without further competition, when the Other 
Transaction agreement for the prototype project provided for at least 
one-third non-Federal cost-share, consistent with law, and the Other 
Transaction agreement for the prototype project satisfies certain 
additional conditions of law.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/20/03                    68 FR 27497
NPRM Comment Period End         07/21/03
Final Action                    03/30/04                    69 FR 16481
Final Action Effective          03/30/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Boyd, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 697-6710

RIN: 0790-AG97

[[Page 37371]]

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Department of Defense (DOD)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)



_______________________________________________________________________




632. PATENT RIGHTS -- OWNERSHIP BY THE CONTRACTOR (LARGE BUSINESS) 
(DFARS CASE 2001 -D015)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 227.3; 48 CFR 252.227

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to add a contract clause on 
patent rights to replace a FAR clause that has been proposed for 
deletion.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     10/09/01
NPRM                            10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AD72
_______________________________________________________________________




633. PROTESTS, DISPUTES, AND APPEALS (DFARS CASE 2003-D010)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 233

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends part 233 of the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to 
implement proposals resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative 
that pertain to protests, disputes, and appeals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     06/16/03
NPRM                            08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AE01
_______________________________________________________________________




634. COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (DFARS CASE 2003-D015)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 230

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends part 230 of the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to 
implement noncomplex proposals resulting from the DFARS Transformation 
Initiative that pertain to Cost Accounting Standards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     07/01/03
NPRM                            08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AE10
_______________________________________________________________________




635. GEOGRAPHIC USE OF THE TERM ``UNITED STATES'' (DFARS CASE 2001-D003)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 204; 48 CFR 208; 48 CFR 209; 48 CFR 212; 48 CFR 
213; 48 CFR 215; 48 CFR 219; 48 CFR 252; . . .

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to standardize the use of 
geographic terms, in accordance with definitions found in the FAR.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     02/13/01
NPRM                            08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AE12
_______________________________________________________________________




636.  TAX PROCEDURES FOR OVERSEAS CONTRACTS (DFARS 
CASE 2003-D031)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 229.70

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the 
DFARS Transformation Initiative. Relocates text to a new DFARS 
companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI). The 
text to be relocated contains procedures for contracting officers to 
use in obtaining tax relief and duty-free import privileges for 
acquisitions conducted in foreign countries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

[[Page 37372]]

Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE18
_______________________________________________________________________




637.  RESOLVING TAX PROBLEMS (DFARS CASE 2003-D032)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 229.101

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the 
DFARS Transformation Initiative. Relocates text to a new DFARS 
companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI). The 
text to be relocated addresses situations where a contracting officer 
may direct a contractor to litigate the applicability of a particular 
tax; and addresses information on tax relief agreements between the 
United States and foreign governments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AE19
_______________________________________________________________________




638.  ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SERVICES (DFARS CASE 2003-
D035)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 236.6

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the 
DFARS Transformation Initiative. Relocates text to a new DFARS 
companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI). The 
text to be relocated contains procedures for establishment of 
evaluation criteria in the selection of firms for architect-engineer 
contracts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AE20
_______________________________________________________________________




639.  DOD PILOT MENTOR-PROTEGE PROGRAM (DFARS CASE 
2003-D013)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 101-510, sec 831

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219.71; 48 CFR Appendix I

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to update policy pertaining 
to the DoD Pilot Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program. The changes 
authorize the Director, Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, 
of each military department and defense agency to approve mentor firms 
and mentor-prot[eacute]g[eacute] agreements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AE29
_______________________________________________________________________




640.  SMALL BUSINESS COMPETITIVENESS DEMONSTRATION 
PROGRAM (DFARS CASE 2003-D063)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219.1007

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Supplements FAR text that requires a statement on the face 
page of contracts to identify awards under the Small Business 
Competitiveness Demonstration Program. To accommodate the use of 
automated systems, the change specifies that, when it is not possible 
to mark the face page, alternate means may be used to identify a 
contact as an award under the Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AE31
_______________________________________________________________________




641.  ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DFARS CASE 
2003-D074)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 212.303; 48 CFR 212.503

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the 
DFARS Transformation Initiative. Deletes unnecessary text pertaining to 
the structuring of contracts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

[[Page 37373]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AE32
_______________________________________________________________________




642.  PAYMENT AND BILLING INSTRUCTIONS (DFARS CASE 
2003-D009)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 204.2; 48 CFR 204.71; 48 CFR 252.204; 48 CFR 
Appendix F

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the 
DFARS Transformation Initiative. Eliminates the need for non-standard 
local payment clauses by providing a menu of standard payment 
instructions from which the contracting officer will make a selection 
for inclusion in Section G of the contract. Adds a clause addressing 
contract line item information needed in contract financing and interim 
payment requests; and amends Material Inspection and Receiving Report 
instructions to addresselectronic submissions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AE34
_______________________________________________________________________




643.  BONDS (DFARS CASE 2003-D033)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 228.1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the 
DFARS Transformation Initiative. Relocates text to a new DFARS 
companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI). The 
text to be relocated addresses situations where fidelity and forgery 
bonds may be used as protection under DoD contracts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AE36
_______________________________________________________________________




644.  REPORTING CONTRACT PERFORMANCE OUTSIDE THE 
UNITED STATES (DFARS CASE 2004-D001)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.72; 48 CFR 252.225

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the 
DFARS Transformation Initiative. Clarifies requirements for contractor 
reporting of performance outside the United States; and establishes two 
separate clauses to eliminate confusion between two reporting 
requirements presently contained in one clause.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AE46
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)



_______________________________________________________________________




645. INCREMENTAL FUNDING, FIXED-PRICE CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 1990-037)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 232.7; 48 CFR 252.232

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     09/26/90
Interim Final Rule              09/01/93                    58 FR 46091
Final Action                    10/00/04

[[Page 37374]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Related RIN: Previously reported as 0790-AE42
RIN: 0750-AA07
_______________________________________________________________________




646. CODIFICATION AND MODIFICATION OF BERRY AMENDMENT (DFARS CASE 2002-
D002)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107-107, sec 832

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 832 of 
the Fiscal Year 2002 National Defense Authorization Act. Section 832 
codifies and makes minor modifications to the provision of law known as 
the Berry Amendment, which requires the acquisition of certain items 
from domestic sources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     01/08/02
Interim Final Rule              04/26/02                    67 FR 20697
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/25/02
Final Action                    10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AD76
_______________________________________________________________________




647. APPROVAL OF SERVICE CONTRACTS AND TASK ORDERS (DFARS CASE 2002-
D024)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107-107, sec 801(b)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 237.170

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 801(b) 
of the Fiscal Year 2002 National Defense Authorization Act. Section 
801(b) requires DoD to establish and implement a management structure 
for the procurement of services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     08/02/02
Interim Final Rule              10/01/03                    68 FR 56563
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/01/03
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AD81
_______________________________________________________________________




648. INFORMATION ASSURANCE (DFARS CASE 2002-D020)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 239.71; 48 CFR 252.239--7000

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to address requirements for 
information assurance in the acquisition of information technology.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     06/25/02
NPRM                            05/23/03                    68 FR 28187
NPRM Comment Period End         07/22/03
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AD86
_______________________________________________________________________




649. PURCHASE CARD INTERNAL CONTROLS (DFARS CASE 2002-D025)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 213.3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to add policy on internal 
controls for proper use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     08/02/02
NPRM                            12/20/02                    67 FR 77955
NPRM Comment Period End         02/18/03
Final Action                    10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AD87

[[Page 37375]]

_______________________________________________________________________




650. FOLLOW-ON PRODUCTION CONTRACTS FOR PRODUCTS DEVELOPED PURSUANT TO 
PROTOTYPE PROJECTS (DFARS CASE 2002-D023)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107-107, sec 822

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 206.001

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 822 of 
the Fiscal Year 2002 National Defense Authorization Act. Section 822 
provides for award of a follow-on production contract, without 
competition, to participants in an ``other transaction'' agreement for 
a prototype project under certain conditions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     07/24/02
NPRM                            06/03/03                    68 FR 33057
NPRM Comment Period End         08/04/03
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AD88
_______________________________________________________________________




651. FISH, SHELLFISH, OR SEAFOOD PRODUCTS (DFARS CASE 2002-D034)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107-248, sec 8136

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.7002--2; 48 CFR 252.212--7001; 48 CFR 
252.225--7012

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 8136 
of the Fiscal Year 2003 Defense Appropriations Act. Section 8136 
requires the acquisition of domestic fish, shellfish, and seafood.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     10/28/02
Interim Final Rule              02/14/03                     68 FR 7441
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/15/03
NPRM                            09/15/03                    68 FR 53945
NPRM Comment Period End         11/14/03
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AD91
_______________________________________________________________________




652. INDIAN INCENTIVE PROGRAM--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DFARS CASE 2002-D033)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 107-248, sec 8021

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 226.1; 48 CFR 252.212--7001; 48 CFR 252.226--7001

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 8021 
of the Fiscal Year 2003 Defense Appropriations Act. Section 8021 
revises the criteria for application of the Indian Incentive Program to 
DoD contracts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     10/25/02
Interim Final Rule              10/01/03                    68 FR 56561
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/01/03
Final Action                    08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

Related RIN: Merged with 0750-AD78
RIN: 0750-AD97
_______________________________________________________________________




653. MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR 
MILITARY INSTALLATIONS (DFARS CASE 2003-D004)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107-314, sec 827

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 217.1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 827 of 
the Fiscal Year 2003 National Defense Authorization Act. Section 827 
provides authority for DoD to enter into multiyear contracts for 
environmental remediation services for military installations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     03/31/03
Interim Final Rule              07/22/03                    68 FR 43332
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/22/03
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AD99

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_______________________________________________________________________




654. IMPROPER BUSINESS PRACTICES, ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, 
AND DEBARMENT (DFARS CASE 2003-D012)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 203; 48 CFR 209

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends parts 203 and 209 of the Defense FAR Supplement 
(DFARS) to implement proposals resulting from the DFARS Transformation 
Initiative that pertain to improper business practices, organizational 
conflicts of interest, and debarment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     06/16/03
NPRM                            02/23/04                     69 FR 8146
NPRM Comment Period End         04/23/04
Final Action                    08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AE02
_______________________________________________________________________




655. PROTECTION OF PRIVACY AND FREEDOM OF INFORMATION (DFARS CASE 2003-
D038)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 224

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends part 224 of the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to 
implement proposals resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative 
that pertain to protection of privacy and freedom of information.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     07/28/03
NPRM                            02/23/04                     69 FR 8152
NPRM Comment Period End         04/23/04
Final Action                    08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AE03
_______________________________________________________________________




656. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS RELATING TO CONTRACT PLACEMENT (DFARS 
CASE 2003-D011)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 209; 48 CFR 252.209

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends part 209 of the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to 
implement proposals resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative 
that relate to contractor qualification requirements and contract 
placement.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     06/16/03
NPRM                            02/23/04                     69 FR 8150
NPRM Comment Period End         04/23/04
Final Action                    08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AE06
_______________________________________________________________________




657. PRODUCTION SURVEILLANCE AND REPORTING (DFARS CASE 2002-D015)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 242.1104

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to eliminate requirements 
for DoD contract administration offices to perform production 
surveillance on contractors that have only Criticality Designator C 
(low-urgency) contracts. This change will permit contract 
administration offices to devote more resources to critical and high-
risk contracts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     06/17/02
NPRM                            08/21/03                    68 FR 50495
NPRM Comment Period End         10/20/03
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AE07
_______________________________________________________________________




658. GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS (DFARS CASE 2002-D032)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 246.4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to limit Government source 
inspection requirements for contracts below $250,000. This change will 
permit contract administration offices to devote more resources to 
high-risk contracts.

[[Page 37377]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     10/25/02
NPRM                            09/15/03                    68 FR 53946
NPRM Comment Period End         11/14/03
Final Action                    08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AE08
_______________________________________________________________________




659. UNIQUE ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND PROPERTY VALUATION (DFARS CASE 2003-
D081)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 204.7104; 48 CFR 211.2; 48 CFR 212.301; 48 CFR 
252.211

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to add requirements for DoD 
contractors to provide unique identification for property items 
delivered to DoD, through the use of item identification marking. In 
addition, this change adds requirements for DoD contracts to identify 
the acquisition cost of all items built or acquired by the contractor 
and subsequently delivered to DoD under the contract. This change will 
improve management of DoD assets.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     08/07/03
Interim Final Rule              10/10/03                    68 FR 58631
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/10/03
Final Action                    08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AE09
_______________________________________________________________________




660. CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (DFARS CASE 2003-D040)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 204; 48 CFR 212.3; 48 CFR 213.1; 48 CFR 252.204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to remove Central 
Contractor Registration (CCR) requirements, upon incorporation of CCR 
requirements into the FAR.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     07/28/03
Interim Final Rule              11/14/03                    68 FR 64557
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/13/04
Final Action                    09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AE11
_______________________________________________________________________




661. LAWS INAPPLICABLE TO COMMERCIAL SUBCONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2003-D018)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 212.504

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to remove the Buy 
American Act and the Trade Agreements Act from the list of laws 
inapplicable to commercial subcontracts. This change implements a 
proposal resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     07/02/03
NPRM                            02/23/04                     69 FR 8151
NPRM Comment Period End         04/23/04
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AE14
_______________________________________________________________________




662.  ARCHITECT-ENGINEER THRESHOLD FOR SMALL BUSINESS 
SET-ASIDES (DFARS CASE 2003-D105)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 1427

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219.502; 48 CFR 219.1005

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 1427 
of the Fiscal Year 2004 National Defense Authorization Act. Section 
1427 increases, from $85,000 to $300,000, the value below which 
acquisitions for architect-engineer services for military construction 
or family housing projects are set aside for small business concerns.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

[[Page 37378]]

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AE21
_______________________________________________________________________




663.  PUBLICIZING CONTRACT ACTIONS (DFARS CASE 2003-
D016)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the 
DFARS Transformation Initiative. Relocates text to a new DFARS 
companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI). The 
text to be relocated contains a notice for inclusion in acquisitions 
being considered for historically black college and minority 
institution set-aside.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/23/04                     69 FR 8148
NPRM Comment Period End         04/23/04
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AE22
_______________________________________________________________________




664.  COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS (DFARS CASE 2003-D017)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 206.001; 48 CFR 206.202; 48 CFR 206.3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the 
DFARS Transformation Initiative. Relocates text to a new DFARS 
companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI). The 
text to be relocated addresses circumstances under which use of other 
than full and open competition may be appropriate due to unusual and 
compelling urgency.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/23/04                     69 FR 8149
NPRM Comment Period End         04/23/04
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AE23
_______________________________________________________________________




665.  SEALED BIDDING (DFARS CASE 2003-D076)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 214.2; 48 CFR 214.4; 48 CFR 214.5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the 
DFARS Transformation Initiative. Deletes unnecessary text pertaining to 
sealed bidding and updates administrative information.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/23/04                     69 FR 8152
NPRM Comment Period End         04/23/04
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AE24
_______________________________________________________________________




666.  CONTRACT PERIOD FOR TASK AND DELIVERY ORDER 
CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2003-D097)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 843

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 216.501--2; 48 CFR 217.204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 843 of 
the Fiscal Year 2004 National Defense Authorization Act. Section 843 
provides that a task or delivery order contract awarded under the 
authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304a may cover a total period of not more than 
5 years.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/23/04                    69 FR 13478
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/24/04
Final Action                    09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AE25
_______________________________________________________________________




667.  FIREFIGHTING SERVICES CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 
2003-D107)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 331

[[Page 37379]]

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 237.102--70

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 331 of 
the Fiscal Year 2004 National Defense Authorization Act. Section 331 
adds an exception to the prohibition on contracting for firefighting 
services, to permit such contracts for periods of 1 year or less, if 
the firefighting functions would otherwise have to be performed by 
members of the armed forces who are not readily available by reason of 
a deployment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AE26
_______________________________________________________________________




668.  USE OF FAR PART 12 FOR PERFORMANCE-BASED 
CONTRACTING FOR SERVICES (DFARS CASE 2003-D111)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-398, sec 821

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 212.102; 48 CFR 237.601

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to delete obsolete text 
pertaining to use of FAR part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for 
performance-based contracts for services. The statutory authority upon 
which this text was based expired on October 30, 2003.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AE27
_______________________________________________________________________




669.  CONTRACTOR USE OF GOVERNMENT SUPPLY SOURCES 
(DFARS CASE 2003-D045)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 251.1; 48 CFR 252.251--7000

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the 
DFARS Transformation Initiative. Relocates text to a new DFARS 
companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI). The 
text to be relocated contains procedures for authorizing contractors to 
use Government supply sources. Also updates policy regarding contractor 
payment for purchases from Government supply sources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/23/04                     69 FR 8159
NPRM Comment Period End         04/23/04
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AE28
_______________________________________________________________________




670.  THRESHOLD FOR SMALL BUSINESS SPECIALIST REVIEW 
(DFARS CASE 2003-D060)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219.201

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the 
DFARS Transformation Initiative. Eliminates requirements for small 
business specialists to review proposed acquisitions that are (1) 
within the scope and under the terms of the existing contract; or (2) 
under $100,000 and totally set aside for small business concerns. Also 
proposes to relocate text addressing the functions of small business 
specialists to a new DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, 
and Information (PGI).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/23/04                    69 FR 21997
NPRM Comment Period End         06/22/04
Final Action                    09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AE30
_______________________________________________________________________




671.  SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESSES AND LEADER 
COMPANY CONTRACTING (DFARS CASE 2003-D092)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 217.401; 48 CFR 219.705--4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the 
DFARS Transformation Initiative. Lowers the approval level for 
subcontracting plans that contain a

[[Page 37380]]

small disadvantaged business goal of less than 5 percent, from two 
levels above the contracting officer to one level above the contracting 
officer. Also deletes unnecessary text pertaining to leader company 
contracting.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/23/04                    69 FR 21996
NPRM Comment Period End         06/22/04
Final Action                    09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AE33
_______________________________________________________________________




672.  MAJOR SYSTEMS ACQUISITION (DFARS CASE 2003-D030)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 234.0; 48 CFR 242.11; 48 CFR 252.234; 48 CFR 
252.242

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the 
DFARS Transformation Initiative. Updates text pertaining to major 
systems acquisition, earned value management systems, and cost/schedule 
status reporting.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/23/04                     69 FR 8155
NPRM Comment Period End         04/23/04
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AE35
_______________________________________________________________________




673.  COST PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES (DFARS CASE 2003-
D036)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 231.205

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the 
DFARS Transformation Initiative. Updates DFARS text pertaining to cost 
principles and procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/23/04                     69 FR 8154
NPRM Comment Period End         04/23/04
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AE37
_______________________________________________________________________




674.  INSURANCE (DFARS CASE 2003-D037)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 228.3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the 
DFARS Transformation Initiative. Relocates text to a new DFARS 
companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI). The 
text to be relocated addresses risk-pooling arrangements, overseas 
workers' compensation, and war-hazard insurance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/23/04                     69 FR 8153
NPRM Comment Period End         04/23/04
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AE38
_______________________________________________________________________




675.  REMOVAL OF OBSOLETE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 
CONTRACTING PROCEDURES (DFARS CASE 2003-D058)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 235.70

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the 
DFARS Transformation Initiative. Removes obsolete procedures for 
research and development contracting.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/23/04                     69 FR 8157
NPRM Comment Period End         04/23/04
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

[[Page 37381]]

Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE39
_______________________________________________________________________




676.  RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTING (DFARS CASE 
2003-D067)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 235.0; 48 CFR 252.235--7011

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the 
DFARS Transformation Initiative. Updates text on research and 
development contracting. Relocates text addressing maintenance of 
scientific and technical reports to a new DFARS companion resource, 
Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/23/04                     69 FR 8158
NPRM Comment Period End         04/23/04
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AE40
_______________________________________________________________________




677.  PROCEDURES, GUIDANCE, AND INFORMATION (DFARS 
CASE 2003-D090)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 201.105--3; 48 CFR 201.2; 48 CFR 201.301; 48 CFR 
202.101

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the 
DFARS Transformation Initiative. Establishes the framework for a new 
DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI), 
which will contain mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures, 
non-mandatory guidance, and supplemental information. Use of PGI will 
enable DoD to more rapidly convey internal administrative and 
procedural information to the acquisition workforce. PGI will not 
contain policy or procedures that significantly affect the public and, 
therefore, will not be published in the Federal Register or the Code of 
Federal Regulations. PGI will be available on the World Wide Web and 
will be electronically linked to the DFARS.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/23/04                     69 FR 8145
NPRM Comment Period End         04/23/04
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AE41
_______________________________________________________________________




678.  CONTRACTORS ACCOMPANYING A FORCE DEPLOYED (DFARS 
CASE 2003-D087)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 207; 48 CFR 212; 48 CFR 225; 48 CFR 252

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to add policy for contracts 
that require contractor employees to accompany a force engaged in 
contingency, humanitarian, peacekeeping, or combat operations outside 
the United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/23/04                    69 FR 13500
NPRM Comment Period End         05/24/04
Final Action                    09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AE42
_______________________________________________________________________




679.  FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS--CHILE AND SINGAPORE 
(DFARS CASE 2003-D088)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-77; PL 108-78

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 212; 48 CFR 213; 48 CFR 225; 48 CFR 252

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement new Free Trade 
Agreements with Chile and Singapore, as approved by Congress in the 
United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act and the 
United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. The 
new Free Trade Agreements waive the applicability of the Buy American 
Act for some foreign supplies and construction materials from Chile and 
Singapore, and specify procurement procedures designed to ensure 
fairness.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/13/04                     69 FR 1926
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/15/04
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense

[[Page 37382]]

Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE43
_______________________________________________________________________




680.  BERRY AMENDMENT CHANGES (DFARS CASE 2003-D099)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 826; PL 108-136, sec 827

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.7002--2; 48 CFR 252.212--7001; 48 CFR 
252.225--7012

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement sections 826 
and 827 of the Fiscal Year 2004 National Defense Authorization Act. 
Sections 826 and 827 provide exceptions to the domestic source 
requirements of the Berry Amendment (10 U.S.C. 2533a). Section 826 
applies to the acquisition of food, specialty metals, and hand or 
measuring tools needed to support contingency operations or to fulfill 
other urgent requirements. Section 827 applies to the acquisition of 
waste and byproducts of cotton or wool fiber for use in the production 
of propellants and explosives.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AE44
_______________________________________________________________________




681.  WRITTEN ASSURANCE OF TECHNICAL DATA CONFORMITY 
(DFARS CASE 2003-D104)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 844

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 227.71; 48 CFR 252.227--7036

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 844 of 
the Fiscal Year 2004 National Defense Authorization Act. Section 844 
eliminates the requirement for a contractor to furnish written 
assurance that delivered technical data is complete, accurate, and 
complies with all requirements of the contract. The change will reduce 
paperwork for contractors, but will not diminish the contractor's 
obligation to provide technical data that meets contract requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AE45
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Completed Actions


Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)



_______________________________________________________________________




682. COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS FOR PURCHASES FROM A REQUIRED SOURCE 
(DFARS CASE 2002-D003)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 107-107, sec 811; PL 107-314, sec 819

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 208.6; 48 CFR 210.0; 48 CFR 219.5; 48 CFR 252.219

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, March 2, 2003, Proposed revisions to 
Defense FAR Supplement.
Final, Statutory, May 31, 2003, Final regulations.
The legal deadlines described above are imposed by section 819 of 
Public Law 107-314.

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 811 of 
the Fiscal Year 2002 National Defense Authorization Act and section 819 
of the Fiscal Year 2003 National Defense Authorization Act. These laws 
require DoD to conduct market research before purchasing a product from 
Federal Prison Industries (FPI) to determine whether the FPI product is 
comparable in price, quality, and time of delivery to products 
available from the private sector.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     01/08/02
Interim Final Rule              04/26/02                    67 FR 20687
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/25/02
NPRM                            05/15/03                    68 FR 26265
NPRM Comment Period End         07/14/03
Final Action                    11/14/03                    68 FR 64559
Final Action Effective          12/15/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0750-AD57
_______________________________________________________________________




683. ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION AND PROCESSING OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (DFARS 
CASE 2002-D001)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-398, sec 1008

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 232.70; 48 CFR 252.212--7001; 48 CFR 252.232--
7003; 48 CFR 252.246--7000

[[Page 37383]]

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     01/09/02
NPRM                            05/31/02                    67 FR 38057
NPRM Comment Period End         07/30/02
Interim Final Rule              02/21/03                     68 FR 8450
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/22/03
Final Action                    12/15/03                    68 FR 69628

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0750-AD70
_______________________________________________________________________




684. INDIAN INCENTIVE CLAUSE--CONTRACT TYPES (DFARS CASE 2002-D013)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 252.226--7001

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to clarify that the clause 
permitting incentive payments for use of Indian organizations as 
subcontractors can be applied to all contract types.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     06/11/02
NPRM                            11/22/02                    67 FR 70389
NPRM Comment Period End         01/21/03
Merged With 2002-D033           10/01/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Related RIN: Merged with 0750-AD97
RIN: 0750-AD78
_______________________________________________________________________




685. PROVISIONAL AWARD FEE PAYMENTS (DFARS CASE 2001-D013)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 216.405--2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to address the use of 
provisional award fee payments under cost-plus-award-fee contracts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     08/29/01
NPRM                            11/22/02                    67 FR 70388
NPRM Comment Period End         01/21/03
Final Action                    11/14/03                    68 FR 64561
Final Action Effective          01/13/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0750-AD83
_______________________________________________________________________




686. PAYMENT WITHHOLDING (DFARS CASE 2002-D017)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 232.111; 48 CFR 252.232

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to remove the requirement 
for a contracting officer to routinely withhold 5 percent of payments 
due under a time-and-materials or labor-hour contract.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     06/18/02
Case closed without further 
action                          08/26/02
NPRM                            04/29/03                     68 FR 9627
NPRM Comment Period End         04/29/03
Final Action                    12/15/03                    68 FR 69631

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0750-AD85
_______________________________________________________________________




687. DOD ACTIVITY ADDRESS CODES IN CONTRACT NUMBERS (DFARS CASE 2003-
D005)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 204.70

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to prescribe use of DoD 
activity address codes in the first six positions of solicitation and 
contract numbers. This change will provide consistency in the method of 
identifying DoD activities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     04/15/03
NPRM                            06/11/03                    68 FR 34879
NPRM Comment Period End         08/11/03
Final Action                    11/14/03                    68 FR 64555
Final Action Effective          11/14/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

[[Page 37384]]

Phone: 703 602-0131
Fax: 703 602-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE00
_______________________________________________________________________




688. BUY-TO-BUDGET ACQUISITION OF END ITEMS (DFARS CASE 2002-D036)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107-314, sec 801

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 207.70

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 1, 2003, Final regulations.

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 801 of 
the Fiscal Year 2003 National Defense Authorization Act. Section 801 
authorizes DoD to acquire a higher quantity of an end item than the 
quantity specified in a law providing for the funding of the 
acquisition, under certain conditions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     12/05/02
Interim Final Rule              07/22/03                    68 FR 43331
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/22/03
Final Action                    03/23/04                    69 FR 13477

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0750-AE04
_______________________________________________________________________




689. MULTIYEAR CONTRACTING AUTHORITY REVISIONS (DFARS CASE 2002-D041)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107-314, sec 820

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 217.1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 820 of 
the Fiscal Year 2003 National Defense Authorization Act. Section 820 
restricts the use of multiyear contracts for supplies to only those for 
complete and usable end items and restricts the use of advance 
procurement to only those long-lead items necessary to meet a planned 
delivery schedule for complete major end items.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     12/05/02
Interim Final Rule              08/21/03                    68 FR 50474
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/20/03
Final Action                    03/23/04                    69 FR 13478

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0750-AE05
_______________________________________________________________________




690. BERRY AMENDMENT--EXCEPTION FOR FABRICS AND FIBERS (DFARS CASE 2003-
D022)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to clarify the 
exception to the Berry Amendment that permits the acquisition of small 
amounts of cotton, other natural fibers, and wool from foreign sources 
and expands the exception to apply to all fabrics and fibers. This 
change implements a proposal resulting from the DFARS Transformation 
Initiative.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     07/02/03
Case closed without action      02/25/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0750-AE15
_______________________________________________________________________




691.  MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING--SWEDEN (DFARS CASE 
2003-D089)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.872--1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement a 
determination of the Deputy Secretary of Defense that it is 
inconsistent with the public interest to apply the restrictions of the 
Buy American Act to the acquisition of defense equipment produced or 
manufactured in Sweden, based on a memorandum of understanding between 
the United States and Sweden.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/23/04                     69 FR 8115

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

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

RIN: 0750-AE47

[[Page 37385]]

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Department of Defense (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


Department of the Army (DOA)



_______________________________________________________________________




692.  PUBLICATION OF RULES AFFECTING THE PUBLIC

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 3013; 5 USC 552

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 519

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule prescribes procedures and responsibilities 
for publishing applicable Department of the Army policies, practices, 
and procedures as required by statutes. Proposed rule will update 
internal policies and procedures for Army proponents who develop 
certain documents that may affect or have general interest to the 
public and require publication in the Federal Register. This proposed 
rule also incorporates guidance in support of various acts of Congress 
and Executive Orders relating to the rulemaking process.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/07/04                    69 FR 18314
NPRM Comment Period End         06/07/04
Final Action                    04/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brenda S. Bowen, Department of Defense, Department of 
the Army, U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency, 
ATTN: AHRC-PDD-R, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315-3860
Phone: 703 428-6422
Fax: 703 428-6514
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0702-AA40
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Long-Term Actions


Department of the Army (DOA)



_______________________________________________________________________




693. FOREIGN ACQUISITION

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 5125

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/28/03                    68 FR 66738
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/27/04
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brenda S. Bowen
Phone: 703 428-6422
Fax: 703 428-6514
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 0702-AA39
RIN: 0702-AA38
_______________________________________________________________________




694. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 5152

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/28/03                    68 FR 66740
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/27/04
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brenda S. Bowen
Phone: 703 428-6422
Fax: 703 428-6514
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 0702-AA38
RIN: 0702-AA39
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Department of Defense (DOD)                         Proposed Rule Stage


U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)



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695. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY; PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE NATIONAL 
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 4321 et seq; 40 CFR 1500.6

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 230

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this regulatory revision is to update, clarify 
and provide additional guidance for the preparation and processing of 
Corps NEPA documents in support of Civil Works funded activities. These 
requirements will cover all such U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil 
Works activities at Federal water resource development projects and 
associated lands.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/04
Final Action                    08/00/05
Final Action Effective          01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Forester Einarsen, Biologist, Department of Defense, 
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Office of Environmental Policy (CECW-PC), 
441 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20314
Phone: 202 761-4700

RIN: 0710-AA42
_______________________________________________________________________




696. REGULATORY PROGRAM OF THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS AND HISTORIC 
PROPERTIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 401; 33 USC 403; 33 USC 1344; 33 USC 1413

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 325

[[Page 37386]]

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In 1990, the Corps published its final regulations regarding 
the protection of historic properties and compliance with the National 
Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and other historic preservation laws. 
Since those final regulations were published, the NHPA was amended in 
1992, and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's implementing 
regulations at 36 CFR 800 have been revised substantially. The Corps 
will revise its regulations to conform to the NHPA's revised 
implementing regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/04
Final Action                    08/00/05
Final Action Effective          10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David B. Olson, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, CECW-MVD (3G81), 441 G Street 
NW, Washington, DC 20314-1000
Phone: 202 761-4922
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0710-AA51
_______________________________________________________________________




697.  COMPENSATORY MITIGATION AND MITIGATION BANKING

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

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1344; PL 108-136; 33 USC 403

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 24, 2005.
Public Law 108-136 requires that the final regulations be issued no 
later than two years after the enactment of the Act.

Abstract: Section 314(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act of 
2004 (Public Law 108-136) requires the Secretary of the Army, acting 
through the Chief of Engineers, to issue regulations establishing 
performance standards and criteria for on-site, off-site, and in lieu 
fee mitigation and mitigation banking consistent with Section 404 of 
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/04
Final Action                    09/00/05
Final Action Effective          11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Energy Effects:  Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by 
Executive Order 13211.

Agency Contact: David B. Olson, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Attn: CECW-MVD (3G81), 441 G 
Street, NW, Washington, DC 20314-1000
Phone: 202 761-4922
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0710-AA55
_______________________________________________________________________




698.  UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESTRICTED AREA AND 
DANGER ZONE, BRICKYARD CREEK AND TRIBUTARIES AND THE BROAD RIVER, MARINE 
CORPS AIR STATION, BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA

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

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1; 33 USC 3

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 334

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Corps is proposing a regulation to establish a restricted 
area and danger zone in Brickyard Creek, a portion of the Atlantic 
Intracoastal Waterway, Mulligan Creek, Albergottie Creek and Salt Creek 
in the vicinity of the Marine Corps Air Station in Beaufort, South 
Carolina. In addition, the proposed regulation will establish a 
restricted area in the Broad River in the vicinity of Laurel Bay 
Military Family Housing Area. The purpose of these regulations is to 
provide effective security in the vicinity of the Marine Corps Air 
Station and the Laurel Bay Military Family Housing Area.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/04
Final Action                    01/00/05
Final Action Effective          02/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: David B. Olson, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, CECW-MVD (3G81), 441 G Street 
NW, Washington, DC 20314-1000
Phone: 202 761-4922
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0710-AA57

[[Page 37387]]

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699. NATURAL DISASTER PROCEDURES: PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND RECOVERY 
ACTIVITIES OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 701

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This revision of 33 CFR 203 is necessary to reflect current 
policy, add features required by the Water Resources Development Act of 
1996 (Pub. L. 104-303), and streamline certain procedures concerning 
Corps authority for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery 
activities. Public Law 104-303 additions are the option of a 
nonstructural alternative to structural levee repairs for damage caused 
by flood events and the provision of a levee owners' manual. Other 
changes include a change in thecost share provision for rehabilitation 
of Federal and non-Federal flood control works, expansion of 
investigation ability for potential Advance Measures work, and a 
streamlined approach for requests for assistance from Native American 
tribes and Alaska Native Corporations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/26/02                     67 FR 8748
NPRM Comment Period End         04/29/02
Final Action                    09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: George Gilmore, Program Manager, Public Law 84-99, 
Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, CECW-OE (3F68), 
441 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20314-1000
Phone: 202 761-4603

RIN: 0710-AA47
_______________________________________________________________________




700. CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY INFLATION ADJUSTMENT RULE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1319; 33 USC 2104; 28 USC 2461; PL 104-134

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 326.6

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) proposed to amend 
its regulations to adjust its Class I civil penalties under the Clean 
Water Act and the National Fishing Enhancement Act. The adjustment of 
civil penalties to account for inflation is required by the Federal 
Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended. The 
proposed adjusted Class I civil penalty under the Clean Water Act will 
not exceed $11,000 per violation, with a maximum civil penalty amount 
of $27,500. Under the National Fishing Enhancement Act, the proposed 
adjusted Class I civil penalty will not exceed $11,000 per violation. 
Increasing the maximum amounts of the Class I civil penalties to 
account for inflation will maintain the deterrent effects of those 
penalties.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/20/03                    68 FR 50108
NPRM Comment Period End         10/06/03
Final Action                    06/00/04
Final Action Effective          07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
www.usace.army.mil/inet/functions/cw/cecwo/reg/

Agency Contact: David B. Olson, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, CECW-MVD (3G81), 441 G Street 
NW, Washington, DC 20314-1000
Phone: 202 761-4922
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0710-AA54
_______________________________________________________________________




701.  UNITED STATES COAST GUARD RESTRICTED AREA, COAST 
GUARD BASE MOBILE, MOBILE, ALABAMA

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

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1; 33 USC 3

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 334

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers is proposing to establish a 
new restricted area in the waters of Arlington Channel surrounding the 
U.S. Coast Guard Base Mobile Docks at Mobile, Alabama. The designation 
would ensure public safety and satisfy the Coast Guard's security, 
safety, and operational requirements as they pertain to vessels at U.S. 
Coast Guard Base Mobile by establishing an area into which unauthorized 
vessels and persons may not enter.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/16/04                    69 FR 20570
NPRM Comment Period End         05/17/04
Final Action                    11/00/04
Final Action Effective          12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David B. Olson, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, CECW-MVD (3G81), 441 G Street 
NW, Washington, DC 20314-1000
Phone: 202 761-4922
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0710-AA56

[[Page 37388]]

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Department of Defense (DOD)                           Long-Term Actions


U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)



_______________________________________________________________________




702. REGULATORY PROGRAMS OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS, ENDANGERED SPECIES 
ACT; SCOPE OF ANALYSIS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 325

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Russell Kaiser
Phone: 202 761-4614

RIN: 0710-AA43
_______________________________________________________________________




703. COST-SHARING REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE ABILITY TO PAY PROVISIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 241

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Janice Rasgus
Phone: 202 761-7674

RIN: 0710-AA44
_______________________________________________________________________




704. CLEAN WATER ACT REGULATORY DEFINITION OF ``WATERS OF THE UNITED 
STATES''

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 328; 40 CFR 110; 40 CFR 112; 40 CFR 116; 40 CFR 
117; 40 CFR 122; 40 CFR 230; 40 CFR 232; 40 CFR 257; 40 CFR 300; 40 CFR 
401

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/15/03                     68 FR 1991
ANPRM Comment Period End        04/16/03                     68 FR 9613


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Russell Kaiser
Phone: 202 761-4614

RIN: 0710-AA50
_______________________________________________________________________




705. SPECIAL EVENTS RULE

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 327

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Judy Rice
Phone: 202 761-5541

RIN: 0710-AA53
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Completed Actions


U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)



_______________________________________________________________________




706. PROGRAMMATIC REGULATIONS FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE EVERGLADES 
RESTORATION PLAN

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 106-541

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 385

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 11, 2002.

Abstract: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was directed by Congress in 
section 601 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 
106-541, 114 Stat. 2680) to develop a Comprehensive Everglades 
Restoration Plan (Plan) to restore and preserve south Florida's natural 
ecosystem, while enhancing water supplies and maintaining flood 
protection. To guide the development of the Plan, Congress also 
directed the Secretary of the Army, after notice and opportunity for 
public comment, to develop and implement programmatic regulations 
within 2 years (NLT December 11, 2002). The final programmatic 
regulations were published on November 12, 2003 (68 FR 64200). The 
programmatic regulations establish a process for developing project 
implementation reports, project cooperation agreements, and project 
operating manuals that will ensure the goals and the objectives of the 
Plan are achieved. The regulations also establish procedures developing 
and using any new information resulting from ecosystem changesor 
unforeseen circumstances in accordance with the principles of adaptive 
management contained in the Plan. Finally, the programmatic regulations 
will facilitate the re-establishment and protection of the natural 
system consistent with the interim and final goals of the Plan while 
providing thorough evaluation points during the 30-year project 
implementation schedule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/02/02                    67 FR 50540
NPRM Comment Period End         10/01/02
Final Action                    11/12/03                    68 FR 64200
Final Action Effective          12/12/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

URL For More Information:
www.evergladesplan.org

Agency Contact: Chip Smith, Assistant for Environmental, Tribal, and 
Regulatory Affairs, Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of 
Engineers, 108 Army Pentagon 3E427, Washington, DC 20310-0108
Phone: 703 693-3655
Fax: 703 697-8433
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0710-AA49

[[Page 37389]]

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Department of Defense (DOD)                           Long-Term Actions


Department of the Navy (NAVY)



_______________________________________________________________________




707. SHIPBUILDING CAPABILITY PRESERVATION AGREEMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 5231 (New)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Clarence Belton
Phone: 703 693-4006
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0703-AA50
_______________________________________________________________________




708.  RELEASE OF OFFICIAL INFORMATION FOR LITIGATION 
PURPOSES AND TESTIMONY BY THE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY PERSONNEL.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC 801 to 940

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 725

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of the Navy is amending its regulations 
concerning requests from members of the public for official Department 
of the Navy information in connection with litigation to reflect recent 
changes to chapter VI of the Manual of the Judge Advocate General 
(JAGMAN).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/16/04                    69 FR 20540

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: LCDR Jason Terry Baltimore, DON Alternate Federal 
Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense, Department of the 
Navy, Office of the Judge Advocate General, Personnel Law Branch, 
Administrative Law Division, 1322 Patterson Avenue SE, Washington Navy 
Yard, DC 20374-5066
Phone: 703 604-8208
Fax: 703 604-6955
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0703-AA74
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Completed Actions


Department of the Navy (NAVY)



_______________________________________________________________________




709. POLICIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL 
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 44502

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 775 (Revision)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of the Navy is revising its regulations, which 
establish the responsibilities and procedures for complying with the 
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This revision clarifies when 
certain Department of the Navy actions must be studied to determine 
their effect on the human environment and what types of activities are 
excluded from the NEPA documentation requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/09/99                    64 FR 37069
NPRM Comment Period End         09/07/99
Final Action                    02/23/04                     69 FR 8108
Final Action Effective          02/23/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Egeland, Department of Defense, Department of the 
Navy, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Installations and 
Environment), 2000 Navy Pentagon, Washington, DC 20350
Phone: 703 614-1173

RIN: 0703-AA51
_______________________________________________________________________




710.  ADMIRALTY CLAIMS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC 801 to 940

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 752

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of the Navy is amending its regulations 
concerning the limit on the Secretary of the Navy's settlement 
authority on admiralty claims to reflect recent changes to chapter XII 
of the Manual of the Judge Advocate General (JAGMAN).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/16/04                    69 FR 20542
Final Action Effective          04/16/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: LCDR Jason Terry Baltimore, DON Alternate Federal 
Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense, Department of the 
Navy, Office of the Judge Advocate General, Personnel Law Branch, 
Administrative Law Division, 1322 Patterson Avenue SE, Washington Navy 
Yard, DC 20374-5066
Phone: 703 604-8208
Fax: 703 604-6955
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0703-AA72
_______________________________________________________________________




711.  LEGAL ASSISTANCE

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC 801 to 940

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 727

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of the Navy is amending its regulations 
concerning the provision of legal assistance to military members and 
other persons eligible for legal assistance to reflect recent changes 
to chapter VII of the Manual of the Judge Advocate General (JAGMAN).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/16/04                    69 FR 20541
Final Action Effective          04/16/04

[[Page 37390]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: LCDR Jason Terry Baltimore, DON Alternate Federal 
Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense, Department of the 
Navy, Office of the Judge Advocate General, Personnel Law Branch, 
Administrative Law Division, 1322 Patterson Avenue SE, Washington Navy 
Yard, DC 20374-5066
Phone: 703 604-8208
Fax: 703 604-6955
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0703-AA73
_______________________________________________________________________




712.  REGULATIONS SUPPLEMENTING THE MANUAL FOR COURTS-
MARTIAL

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC 801 to 940

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 719

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of the Navy is amending its regulations 
concerning the closure of pre-trial hearings from the public to reflect 
recent changes to chapter I of the Manual of the Judge Advocate General 
(JAGMAN).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/16/04                    69 FR 20540
Final Action Effective          04/16/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: LCDR Jason Terry Baltimore, DON Alternate Federal 
Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense, Department of the 
Navy, Office of the Judge Advocate General, Personnel Law Branch, 
Administrative Law Division, 1322 Patterson Avenue SE, Washington Navy 
Yard, DC 20374-5066
Phone: 703 604-8208
Fax: 703 604-6955
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0703-AA75
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs (DODOASHA)



_______________________________________________________________________




713.  TRICARE PROGRAM; RARE DISEASES DEFINITION AND 
PARTIAL LIST OF EXAMPLES OF UNPROVEN DRUGS, DEVICES, MEDICAL TREATMENTS 
OR PROCEDURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC chapter 55

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises the definition of rare diseases to be more 
in compliance with the definition of other Federal agencies and 
national organizations. This rule also clarifies the provision for 
case-by-case review of benefits for rare diseases. In addition, this 
rule removes the partial list of examples of unproven drugs, devices, 
medical treatments or procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rene' Morrell, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3618

RIN: 0720-AA88
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs (DODOASHA)



_______________________________________________________________________




714. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); HOSPITAL PAYMENT FOR AMBULATORY CARE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes a new payment method for ambulatory 
care (other than ambulatory surgery) provided by hospitals to CHAMPUS 
beneficiaries under which payment amounts would be based on the cost of 
the service rather than on the billed charge as at present.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/20/94                     59 FR 3046
NPRM Comment Period End         03/21/94
Final Action                    07/00/04
Final Action Effective          09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steve Lillie, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 681-3628
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA20
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 37391]]

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/26/97                    62 FR 45196
NPRM Comment Period End         10/27/97
Final Action                    07/00/04
Final Action Effective          09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Stephen Isaacson, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3572
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA41
_______________________________________________________________________




716. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); PROSTHETIC DEVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements section 702 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Pub. L. 105-85), which 
authorizes purchase of prosthetic devices, as determined by the 
Secretary of Defense, to be necessary because of significant conditions 
resulting from trauma, congenital anomalies, or disease. The Act 
changes the existing limited provisions for prosthetic devices, expands 
coverage to include cost sharing of other prostheses; e.g., noses, 
ears, and fingers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    05/20/99                    64 FR 45453
Interim Final Rule              08/20/99                    64 FR 45453
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/19/99
Final Action                    07/00/04
Final Action Effective          09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Margaret Brown, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3581
Fax: 303 676-3579
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA49
_______________________________________________________________________




717. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); DOUBLE COVERAGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule clarifies our double coverage policy for non-
institutional claims for beneficiaries with primary health insurance. 
TRICARE network, non-network but participating, and non-participating 
providers are all reimbursed differently under current procedures. This 
has had the unintended effect of discouraging TRICARE network 
participation since non-network but participating providers receive the 
most favorable treatment with respect to double coverage calculations. 
The Department proposes to revise double coverage reimbursement 
calculations by reimbursing all providers up to 100 percent of the 
CHAMPUS Maximum Allowable Charge after the primary health insurance has 
paid, or 115 percent for nonparticipating providers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/17/99                    64 FR 32451
NPRM Comment Period End         08/16/99
Final Action                    07/00/04
Final Action Effective          09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: LTC Kathleen Larkin, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 681-3628
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA50
_______________________________________________________________________




718. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APPEALS PROCESS FOR TRICARE CLAIMCHECK 
DENIALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements section 714 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for FY 1999, which requires the establishment of an 
appeals process for denials by TRICARE Claimcheck (TCC) or any similar 
software system. This rule enhances the current appeals process by 
adding an additional level of appeal conducted at the TRICARE 
Management Activity (TMA) and by codifying the entire process in this 
part.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/13/00                     65 FR 2085
NPRM Comment Period End         03/13/00
Final Action                    07/00/04
Final Action Effective          09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 37392]]

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Donald Wagner, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3411

RIN: 0720-AA56
_______________________________________________________________________




719. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); METHODOLOGY FOR COVERAGE OF NIH-SPONSORED CLINICAL TRIALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule modifies the general prohibition against CHAMPUS 
cost-sharing of unproven drugs, devices, and medical treatments or 
procedures by adding a provision allowing a waiver of the prohibition 
in connection with clinical trials sponsored by the National Institutes 
of Health, if it is determined that such a waiver will promote access 
by covered beneficiaries to promising new treatments and contribute to 
the development of such treatments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/31/00                    65 FR 34627
NPRM Comment Period End         07/31/00
Final Rule                      01/31/01                     66 FR 8365
Final Rule Effective            03/02/01
Final Rule Withdrawn            02/07/01                     66 FR 9199
Final Action                    07/00/04
Final Action Effective          09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steve Lillie, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 681-3628
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA57
_______________________________________________________________________




720. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES; 
INDIVIDUAL CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR PERSONS WITH EXTRAORDINARY 
CONDITIONS (ICMP-PEC)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Defense proposes to amend its regulations 
of the Individual Case Management Program (ICMP) to implement 
requirements stipulated by section 703 of the Fiscal Year 2000 National 
Defense Authorization Act, section 8118 of the Fiscal Year 2000 Defense 
Appropriations Act, section 701 of the Fiscal Year 2001 National 
Defense Authorization Act, and section 8100 of the Fiscal Year 2001 
Defense Appropriations Act. Other administrative amendments are also 
proposed to clarify specific policies that relate to the program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/01/01                    66 FR 39699
NPRM Comment Period End         10/01/01
Final Action                    07/00/04
Final Action Effective          09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Stockdale, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 681-0039

RIN: 0720-AA65
_______________________________________________________________________




721. TRICARE; PRIME REMOTE FOR ACTIVE DUTY FAMILY MEMBERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements 10 U.S.C. 1079(p), as added by section 
722(b) of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2001. This rule provides coverage for medical care for 
active-duty family members who reside with an active-duty member of the 
Uniformed Services assigned to remote areas and eligible for the 
program known as TRICARE Prime Remote. Active-duty family members who 
enroll in TRICARE Prime Remote for Active-Duty Family Members (TPRADFM) 
will enjoy benefits generally comparable to TRICARE Prime enrollees 
including access standards, benefit coverage, and cost-shares.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/06/02                     67 FR 5477
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/08/02
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/08/02
Final Action                    07/00/04
Final Action Effective          09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: LCDR Robert Styron, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 681-0064

RIN: 0720-AA68
_______________________________________________________________________




722. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); VOLUNTARY DISENROLLMENT FROM THE TRICARE RETIREE DENTAL 
PROGRAM (TRDP)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements section 726 of the Floyd D. Spence 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001, which amended 
10 U.S.C. 1076c to allow for voluntary disenrollment from the TRICARE 
Retiree Dental Program in certain circumstances.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/30/02                     67 FR 4375
NPRM Comment Period End         04/01/02
Final Action                    07/00/04
Final Action Effective          09/00/04

[[Page 37393]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Winter, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3682

RIN: 0720-AA69
_______________________________________________________________________




723. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS): ENURETIC DEVICES, BREAST RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, PFPWD VALID 
AUTHORIZATION PERIOD, EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule removes the exclusion of enuresis alarms, corrects 
contradictory language as it relates to breast reconstructive surgery, 
changes the valid period of an authorization for services and items 
under the Program for Persons with Disabilities, implements section 640 
of Public Law 105-17, which establishes the CHAMPUS payment 
relationship for IDEA part C and items, and revises a statement to the 
paragraph at 32 CFR 199.4(g)(15)(i)(D).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/15/00                    65 FR 68957
NPRM Comment Period End         01/16/01
Final Action                    07/00/04
Final Action Effective          09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Margaret Brown, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3581
Fax: 303 676-3579
Email: [email protected]

Mike Kottyan, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for 
Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3520

RIN: 0720-AA70
_______________________________________________________________________




724. TRICARE; WAIVER OF CERTAIN TRICARE DEDUCTIBLES; CLARIFICATION OF 
THE TRICARE PRIME ENROLLMENT PERIOD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements section 714 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000, which authorizes the Secretary 
of Defense to waive the TRICARE deductible in certain cases for care 
provided to a dependent of a member of a Reserve Component or the 
National Guard who is called to active duty for more than 30 days but 
less than 1 year. In implementing this rule, we are limiting this to 
Reserve Component and National Guard members called to active duty in 
support of contingency operations. The term ``contingency operations'' 
is defined at 10 U.S.C. 101(a)(13). This rule also establishes 
circumstances under which eligible beneficiaries may enroll in TRICARE 
Prime for a period of less than 1 year.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/18/02                    67 FR 19141
NPRM Comment Period End         06/17/02
Interim Final Rule              07/31/03                    68 FR 44882
Interim Final Rule Effective    09/29/03
Final Action                    07/00/04
Final Action Effective          09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen Isaacson, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3572
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA72
_______________________________________________________________________




725. TRICARE; SUB-ACUTE CARE PROGRAM; UNIFORM SKILLED NURSING FACILITY 
BENEFIT; HOME HEALTH CARE BENEFIT; ADOPTING MEDICARE PAYMENT METHODS FOR 
SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES AND HOME HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule partially implements the TRICARE ``sub-acute and 
long-term care program reform'' enacted by Congress in the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002, Public Law 107-107, 
specifically: (1) Establishment of ``an effective, efficient, and 
integrated sub-acute care benefits program,'' with skilled nursing 
facility and home health care benefits modeled after those of the 
Medicare Program; (2) adoption of Medicare payment methods for skilled 
nursing facility, home health care, and certain other institutional 
health care providers; (3) adoption of Medicare rules on balance 
billing of beneficiaries, prohibiting it by institutional providers and 
limiting it by non-institutional providers; and (4) change in the 
statutory exclusion of coverage for custodial and domiciliary care.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/13/02                    67 FR 40597
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/12/02
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/12/02
Final Action                    07/00/04
Final Action Effective          09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: David E. Bennett, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3494
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA73

[[Page 37394]]

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726. TRICARE; CHAMPUS; APPEALS AND HEARINGS PROCEDURES, FORMAL REVIEW

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule makes administrative corrections to 32 CFR part 
199, section 199.10, ``Appeal and Hearing Procedures.'' These 
corrections include revising section 199.10, adding paragraphs (c)(1) 
through (c)(5), and making other minor editorial changes. Paragraphs 
(c)(1) through (c)(5) were inadvertently omitted when the July 1, 1991, 
edition of title 32 of the CFR was published. The discovery that the 
formal review process was missing from section 199.10 occurred at the 
time TRICARE was tasked to promulgate an appeal process for TRICARE 
Claimcheck denials. This correction to section 199.10 is necessary to 
provide the required procedures to any party to an initial 
determination or reconsideration made by the CHAMPUS contractor and who 
may want to request formal review.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/13/03                    68 FR 11973
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/12/03
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/01/83
Interim Final Rule; Amendment   03/31/03                    68 FR 15372
Interim Final Rule Effective; 
Amendment                       05/01/83
Final Action                    07/00/04
Final Action Effective          09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gail L. Jones, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3401

RIN: 0720-AA74
_______________________________________________________________________




727. TRICARE PROGRAM; INCLUSION OF ANESTHESIOLOGIST'S ASSISTANTS AS 
AUTHORIZED PROVIDERS; COVERAGE OF CARDIAC REHABILITATION IN FREESTANDING 
CARDIAC REHABILITATION FACILITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes a new category of provider as an 
authorized TRICARE provider, and it increases the settings where 
cardiac rehabilitation can be covered as a TRICARE benefit. It 
recognizes anesthesiologist's assistants as authorized providers under 
certain circumstances. It also authorizes cardiac rehabilitation 
services, which are already a covered TRICARE benefit when provided by 
hospitals, to be provided in freestanding cardiac rehabilitation 
facilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/03/03                    68 FR 16247
NPRM Comment Period End         06/02/03
Final Action                    07/00/04
Final Action Effective          09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen Isaacson, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3572
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA76
_______________________________________________________________________




728. TRICARE; CHANGES INCLUDED IN THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT 
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002 (NDAA-02) AND A TECHNICAL CORRECTION INCLUDED IN 
THE NDAA-03

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes several changes to the TRICARE program 
that were enacted by Congress in the National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 2002 (NDAA-02), Public Law 107-107 (December 28, 2001). 
Specifically, (1) revisions to the definition of durable medical 
equipment (DME); (2) adoption of the same pricing methods for durable 
medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) as are 
in effect for the Medicare program; (3) clarification that 
rehabilitative therapy is a TRICARE benefit; (4) addition of 
augmentative communication devices (ACD)/speech generating devices 
(SGD) as a TRICARE benefit; (5) addition of hearing aids for family 
members of active duty members as a TRICARE benefit; (6) revisions to 
the definition of prosthetics; (7) permanent authority for transitional 
health care for certain members separated from active duty; and (8) 
revisions to the time period of eligibility for transitional health 
care. This rule also addresses a technical correction found in section 
706 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 
(NDAA-03), Public Law 107-62, relating to transitional health care for 
dependents of certain members separated from active duty.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/16/03                    68 FR 18575
NPRM Comment Period End         06/16/03
Final Action                    07/00/04
Final Action Effective          09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ann N. Fazzini, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3803

RIN: 0720-AA77

[[Page 37395]]

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729. TRICARE: INDIVIDUAL CASE MANAGEMENT: PROGRAM FOR PERSONS WITH 
DISABILITIES: EXTENDED BENEFITS FOR DISABLED FAMILY MEMBERS OF ACTIVE 
DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: CUSTODIAL CARE

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

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC chapter 55

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department is publishing this rule to implement 
requirements enacted by Congress in section 701(g) of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (NDAA-02), Public Law 
107-107, which terminates the Individual Case Management Program. The 
Department withdraws its proposed rule published at 66 FR 39699 to 
39705, August 1, 2001, regarding the Individual Case Management 
Program. This rule also implements section 701(b) of the NDAA-02, which 
provides additional benefits for certain eligible active duty 
dependents by amending the TRICARE regulations at 32 CFR 199.5 
governing the Program for Persons With Disabilities. The Program for 
Persons With Disabilities will now be called the Extended Care Health 
Option. Other administrative amendments are included to clarify 
specific policies that relate to the Extended Care Health Option, 
custodial care, and to update related definitions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/06/03                    68 FR 46526
NPRM Comment Period End         10/06/03
Final Action                    07/00/04
Final Action Effective          09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mike Kottyan, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3520

RIN: 0720-AA78
_______________________________________________________________________




730. TRICARE; ELIMINATION OF NONAVAILABILITY STATEMENT AND REFERRAL 
AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS AND ELIMINATION OF SPECIALIZED TREATMENT 
SERVICES PROGRAM

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

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC chapter 55

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements section 735 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (NDAA-02) (Pub. L. 107-107). It 
also implements section 728 of the National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 2001 (NDAA-01) (Pub. L. 106-398). Section 735 of NDAA-
02 eliminates the requirement for TRICARE Standard beneficiaries who 
live within a 40-mile radius of a military medical treatment facility 
(MTF) to obtain a nonavailability statement (NAS) or preauthorization 
from an MTF before receiving inpatient care (other than mental health 
services) or maternity care from a civilian provider in order that 
TRICARE will cost-share for such services. Further, this section 
eliminates the NAS requirement for specialized treatment services 
(STSs) for TRICARE Standard beneficiaries who live outside the 200-mile 
radius of a designated STS facility. This rule portrays the 
Department's decision to eliminate the STS program entirely. Finally, 
section 728 of NDAA-01 requires that prior authorization before 
referral to a specialty care provider that is part of the contractor 
network be eliminated under any new TRICARE contract.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/31/03                    68 FR 44878
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/29/03                    68 FR 44879
Interim Final Rule Effective    12/28/03
Final Action                    07/00/04
Final Action Effective          09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tariq Shahid, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3801

RIN: 0720-AA79
_______________________________________________________________________




731. TRICARE; CHANGES INCLUDED IN THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT 
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003 (NDAA-03)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC chapter 55

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim final rule contains several provisions found in 
the NDAA-03 (Public Law 107-314). Specifically, this rule addresses 
eliminating the requirement for TRICARE preauthorization of inpatient 
mental health care for Medicare-eligible beneficiaries where Medicare 
is primary payer and has already authorized the care using Medicare 
certification of individual professional providers as sufficient 
documentation to also certify individual professional providers under 
TRICARE and expanding the TRICARE Dental Program eligibility for 
dependents of deceased members.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/19/03                    68 FR 65172
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/20/04
Final Action                    07/00/04
Final Action Effective          09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ann N. Fazzini, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3803

RIN: 0720-AA85

[[Page 37396]]

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732.  TRICARE; COORDINATION OF BENEFITS BETWEEN 
TRICARE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC chapter 55

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under current rules, beneficiaries who are eligible for both 
TRICARE and the Veterans Administration benefits may use only one 
program for care but cannot use both at the same time. This rule 
changes that policy to establish Veterans Administration benefits as 
double coverage under TRICARE, so that beneficiaries may use TRICARE 
benefits to augment or replace services being provided through the 
Veterans Administration.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/19/03                    68 FR 49732
NPRM; Correction                09/05/03                    68 FR 52722
NPRM; Correction Effective      09/05/03                    68 FR 52722
NPRM Comment Period End         10/20/03                    68 FR 49732
Final Action                    07/00/04
Final Action Effective          09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen Isaacson, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3572
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Previously reported as 0720-AA86
RIN: 0720-AA87
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Completed Actions


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733. CHAMPUS/TRICARE; IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PHARMACY BENEFITS PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements section 701 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000. This rule establishes 
procedures for the inclusion of pharmaceutical agents on a uniform 
formulary based upon relative clinical effectiveness and cost 
effectiveness; establishes cost-sharing requirements, including a 
tiered co-payment structure, for generic, formulary and non-formulary 
pharmaceutical agents; establishes procedures to assure the 
availability of pharmaceutical agents not included on the uniform 
formulary to eligible beneficiaries at the non-formulary cost-share 
tier; establishes procedures to receive pharmaceutical agents not 
included on the uniform formulary, but considered clinically necessary, 
under the same terms and conditions as an agent on the uniform 
formulary; establishes procedures to assure the availability of 
clinically appropriate non-formulary pharmaceutical agents to members 
of the Uniformed Services; establishes procedures for prior 
authorization when required; and establishes a Department of Defense 
Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee (DoD P&T Committee) and a Uniform 
Formulary Beneficiary Advisory Panel. Other administrative amendments 
are also made to clarify specific policies that relate to the program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/12/02                    67 FR 17948
NPRM Comment Period End         06/11/02
Final Action                    04/01/04                    69 FR 17035
Final Action Effective          05/03/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mike Kottyan, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3520

RIN: 0720-AA63
_______________________________________________________________________




734. TRICARE PROGRAM; SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, 
INFANTS, AND CHILDREN OVERSEAS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements section 674 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000. Section 674 directed the 
Department of Defense to establish a program to provide supplemental 
food and nutrition education services to members of the armed forces on 
duty at stations outside the United States (and its territories and 
possessions) and to eligible civilians serving with, employed by, or 
accompanying the armed forces to these locations. Congress directed 
that the Department implementthe special supplemental nutrition program 
for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) in a manner that provides a 
benefit that is ``similar'' to the benefit provided to participants in 
the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and 
Children administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). 
Receipt of benefits under both the domestic WIC and the DoD programs is 
conditioned on applicants meeting specified eligibility criteria, i.e., 
categorical (pregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding women, infants or 
children up to age 5), residency, income and nutritional risk. the 
Department was directed to use the USDA eligibility criteria to the 
extent practicable. This rule specifies eligibility requirements, 
describes the benefits available under the program, and provides 
administrative guidance on program operation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/22/03                    68 FR 43299
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/22/03
Interim Final Rule Effective    10/01/03

[[Page 37397]]

Final Action                    03/26/04                    69 FR 15676
Final Action Effective          03/16/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Danita Hunter, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 681-0039

RIN: 0720-AA75
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