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


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Part XLV





Department of Defense





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Federal Acquisition Regulation;

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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






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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

48 CFR Ch. 1

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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

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

     Proposed rules may be reviewed in their entirety at the 
Government's rulemaking website at http://www.regulations.gov.

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

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

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

Dated: May 19, 2004.

 Ralph J. DeStefano,

Acting Director, Acquisition Policy Division.

                                     DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3803        FAR Case 2004-005, Gains and Losses...................................................    9000-AJ93
3804        FAR Case 2004-003, Payment Withholding................................................    9000-AJ94
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                                      DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3805        FAR Case 1999-025, Cost Accounting Standards Administration...........................    9000-AI70
3806        FAR Case 2000-608, New Consolidated Form for Selection of Architect-Engineer              9000-AJ15
            Contractors (SF-330)..................................................................
3807        FAR Case 2001-021, Training and Education Cost Principle..............................    9000-AJ38
3808        FAR Case 2000-305, Commercially Available Off-the-Shelf Items.........................    9000-AJ55
3809        FAR Case 1999-402, FAR Part 27 Rewrite in Plain Language..............................    9000-AJ64
3810        FAR Case 2002-006, Application of the Cost Principles and Procedures and Accounting       9000-AJ65
            for Unallowable Costs.................................................................
3811        FAR Case 2001-031, Deferred Compensation and Post-Retirement Benefits Other Than          9000-AJ67
            Pensions..............................................................................
3812        FAR Case 2002-008, Gain and Losses, Maintenance and Repair Costs and Material Costs...    9000-AJ69
3813        FAR Case 2003-007, Buy American Act--Nonavailable Articles............................    9000-AJ72
3814        FAR Case 2002-017, Elimination of Standard Form 1417, Pre-Solicitation Notice             9000-AJ73
            (Construction Contract)...............................................................
3815        FAR Case 2002-021, Subcontracts for Commercial Items and Commercial Components........    9000-AJ75
3816        FAR Case 2002-004, Labor Standards for Contracts Involving Construction...............    9000-AJ79
3817        FAR Case 2002-024, Electronic Representations and Certifications......................    9000-AJ80
3818        FAR Case 2003-013, Procurement List...................................................    9000-AJ82
3819        FAR Case 2004-002, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns.............    9000-AJ92
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3820        FAR Case 1989-093, Implementation of the Anti-Lobbying Statute........................    9000-AD76
3821        FAR Case 1998-020, Hazardous Material Safety Data.....................................    9000-AJ21
3822        FAR Case 2002-011, Procurement of Printing and Duplicating Through the Government         9000-AJ51
            Printing Office.......................................................................
3823        FAR Case 1999-603, Federal Supply Schedule Services and Blanket Purchase Agreements...    9000-AJ63
3824        FAR Case 2003-008, Share-in-Savings Contracting.......................................    9000-AJ74
3825        FAR Case 2001-018, Applicability of the Cost Principles and Penalties for Unallowable     9000-AJ77
            Costs.................................................................................
3826        FAR Case 2002-023, Excluded Parties System Enhancement................................    9000-AJ78
3827        FAR Case 2003-002, Reimbursement of Relocation Costs on a Lump-Sum Basis..............    9000-AJ81
3828        FAR Case 2002-013, Definitions Clause.................................................    9000-AJ83
3829        FAR Case 2002-005, Transportation: Standard Industry Practices........................    9000-AJ84
3830        FAR Case 2003-016, Free Trade Agreements--Chile and Singapore and Trade Agreements        9000-AJ87
            Thresholds............................................................................
3831        FAR Case 2003-022, Special Emergency Procurement Authority............................    9000-AJ88
3832        FAR Case 2003-010, Mentor-Protege Program--Delegation of Approval Authority for Mentor-   9000-AJ90
            Protege Agreements....................................................................
3833        FAR Case 2003-023, Purchases From Federal Prison Industries--Requirement for Market       9000-AJ91
            Research..............................................................................
3834        FAR Case 2003-021, Nonavailable Articles--Policy......................................    9000-AJ95
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3835        FAR Case 1995-013, Government Property Disposal.......................................    9000-AH60
3836        FAR Case 2002-010, Debarment and Suspension--Order Placement and Option Exercise......    9000-AJ48
3837        FAR Case 2001-026, Depreciation Cost Principle........................................    9000-AJ56
3838        FAR Case 2001-037, Insurance and Pension Costs........................................    9000-AJ57
3839        FAR Case 2002-014, Debriefing--Competitive Acquisition................................    9000-AJ59
3840        FAR Case 2001-034, General Provisions of the Cost Principles..........................    9000-AJ60
3841        FAR Case 2003-001, Increased Federal Prison Industries, Inc., Waiver Thresholds.......    9000-AJ62
3842        FAR Case 2002-027, Unsolicited Proposals..............................................    9000-AJ66
3843        FAR Case 2002-025, Unique Contract and Order Identifier Numbers.......................    9000-AJ70
3844        FAR Case 2003-019, Federal Procurement Data System....................................    9000-AJ76
3845        FAR Case 2003-020, New Mexico Tax--U.S. Missile Defense Agency........................    9000-AJ89
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR) Proposed Rule Stage






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3803.  FAR CASE 2004-005, GAINS AND LOSSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation to revise 
cost principle at FAR 31.205-16, Gains and Losses, on disposition or 
impairment of depreciable property or other capital assets. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule 
is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/21/04                    69 FR 29380
NPRM Comment Period End         07/20/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ93
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3804.  FAR CASE 2004-003, PAYMENT WITHHOLDING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 14; 48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 52

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Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation by 
removing the requirement that a contracting officer withhold 5 percent 
of the payments due under a time-and materials or labor-hour contract, 
unless otherwise prescribed in the contract schedule. This regulatory 
action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under 
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a 
major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/25/04                    69 FR 29838
NPRM Comment Period End         07/26/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ94
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)    Final Rule Stage






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3805. FAR CASE 1999-025, COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 30; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/18/00                    65 FR 20854
NPRM Comment Period End         06/19/00
NPRM                            07/03/03                    68 FR 40104
NPRM Comment Period End         09/02/03
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AI70
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3806. FAR CASE 2000-608, NEW CONSOLIDATED FORM FOR SELECTION OF 
ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTORS (SF-330)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/19/01                    66 FR 53314
NPRM Comment Period End         12/18/01
NPRM Comment Period End 
(Extended)                      01/08/02                    66 FR 65792
Final Rule                      12/11/03                    68 FR 69227
Final Rule Effective            01/12/04
Final Rule Effective            01/07/04                     69 FR 1050
Final Rule Effective            06/08/04                     69 FR 1051
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ15
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3807. FAR CASE 2001-021, TRAINING AND EDUCATION COST PRINCIPLE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/15/02                    67 FR 34810
Correction                      06/11/02                    67 FR 40136
NPRM Comment Period End         07/15/02
NPRM                            01/29/04                     69 FR 4436
NPRM Comment Period End         03/29/04
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ38
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3808. FAR CASE 2000-305, COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE OFF-THE-SHELF ITEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 3; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 23; 48 
CFR 25; 48 CFR 27; 48 CFR 44; 48 CFR 47; 48 CFR 52; . . .

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           01/30/03                     68 FR 4874
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/31/03
NPRM                            01/15/04                     69 FR 2448
NPRM Comment Period End         03/15/04
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ55
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3809. FAR CASE 1999-402, FAR PART 27 REWRITE IN PLAIN LANGUAGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 27; 48 CFR 52; . . 
 

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
clarify, streamline, and update guidance and clauses on patents, data, 
and copyrights to provide a more logical presentation of this complex 
material. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/28/03                    68 FR 31790
NPRM Comment Period End         07/28/03
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ64
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3810. FAR CASE 2002-006, APPLICATION OF THE COST PRINCIPLES AND 
PROCEDURES AND ACCOUNTING FOR UNALLOWABLE COSTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 
sections relating to accounting for unallowable costs and application 
of cost principles and procedures. This regulatory action was not 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 
U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/28/03                    68 FR 28108
NPRM Comment Period End         07/21/03
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ65
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3811. FAR CASE 2001-031, DEFERRED COMPENSATION AND POST-RETIREMENT 
BENEFITS OTHER THAN PENSIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) are proposing to amend the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) by revising the paragraphs of the 
``compensation for personal services'' cost principle relating to 
deferred compensation and post-retirement benefits other than pensions. 
This is not a significant regulatory action and, therefore, was not 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 
U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/03/03                    68 FR 33326
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

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA

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(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ67
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3812. FAR CASE 2002-008, GAIN AND LOSSES, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR COSTS 
AND MATERIAL COSTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 15; 48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) are proposing to amend the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) by deleting the cost principle 
regarding maintenance and repair costs, revising the cost principles 
regarding gains and losses on disposition or impairment of depreciable 
property or other capital assets, and by revising the language 
concerning material costs. This regulatory action was not subject to 
Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/07/03                    68 FR 40466
NPRM Comment Period End         09/05/03
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ69
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3813. FAR CASE 2003-007, BUY AMERICAN ACT--NONAVAILABLE ARTICLES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
add certain food and textile items to the list of articles not 
available from domestic sources in sufficient and reasonably available 
commercial quantities of a satisfactory quality. This regulatory action 
was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under 
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a 
major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/16/03                    68 FR 54296
NPRM Comment Period End         11/17/03
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ72
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3814. FAR CASE 2002-017, ELIMINATION OF STANDARD FORM 1417, PRE-
SOLICITATION NOTICE (CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
eliminate the use of the Standard Form (SF) 1417. This regulatory 
action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under 
Executive Order 12866. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 
804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/16/03                    68 FR 54294
NPRM Comment Period End         11/17/03
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ73
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3815. FAR CASE 2002-021, SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS AND 
COMMERCIAL COMPONENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 44; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
require that the clause at 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial 
Components be inserted in solicitations and contracts other than those 
for commercial items. This regulatory action was not subject to Office 
of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/27/03                    68 FR 61302
NPRM Comment Period End         12/26/03
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ75

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3816.  FAR CASE 2002-004, LABOR STANDARDS FOR 
CONTRACTS INVOLVING CONSTRUCTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 52; 48 CFR 53

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement the revised definitions of ``Construction'' and ``site of the 
work'' in the Department of Labor (DOL) regulations. In addition, the 
Councils are proposing to clarify several definitions relating to labor 
standards for contracts involving construction and make requirements 
for flow down of labor clauses more precise. This rule was not subject 
to review under Office of Management and Budget review under Executive 
Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule 
under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/23/03                    68 FR 74404
NPRM Comment Period End         02/23/04
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ79
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3817.  FAR CASE 2002-024, ELECTRONIC REPRESENTATIONS 
AND CERTIFICATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 14; 48 CFR 15; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
require offerors to submit representations and certifications 
electronically via the Business Partner Network (BPN), unless certain 
exceptions apply. The BPN is a grouping of systems that follow vendor 
data. Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) is 
one application on the BPN to replace the paper-based Representations 
and Certifications (Reps and Certs) process. This regulatory action was 
not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive 
Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule 
under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/27/04                     69 FR 4012
NPRM Comment Period End         03/29/04
Correction                      02/05/04                     69 FR 5480
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: The Paperwork Reduction Act (Pub. L. 104-13) 
applies because the proposed rule contains information collection 
requirements.

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

RIN: 9000-AJ80
_______________________________________________________________________




3818.  FAR CASE 2003-013, PROCUREMENT LIST

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 8

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense 
Acquisition Regulation Council are proposing to amend the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation to clarify the point that the Javits-Wagner-
O'Day (JWOD) Program becomes a mandatory source of supplies and 
services and to update the address for the Committee for Purchase From 
People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. This regulatory action was 
not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive 
Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule 
under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/11/03                    68 FR 69262
NPRM Comment Period End         01/12/04
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ82
_______________________________________________________________________




3819.  FAR CASE 2004-002, SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-
OWNED SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS

Priority: Economically Significant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 19 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 6; 48 CFR 13; 48 CFR 14; 48 
CFR 15; 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 33; 48 CFR 36; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, December 16, 2003, Interim rulemaking 
with public comments.

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation to 
implement section 308 of the Veterans Benefits Act of 2003, Procurement 
Program for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns 
Owned and Controlled by Service-Disabled Veterans (Pub. L. 108-183). 
This regulatory action is subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule 
is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/05/04                    69 FR 25274
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/05/04
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/06/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

[[Page 38470]]

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ92
_______________________________________________________________________


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






_______________________________________________________________________




3820. FAR CASE 1989-093, IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ANTI-LOBBYING STATUTE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 101-121, sec 319

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 3; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.regulations.gov

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

RIN: 9000-AD76
_______________________________________________________________________




3821. FAR CASE 1998-020, HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 23; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
revise the policies and procedures for contractor submission of 
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs). This regulatory action was not 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 
804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/04/02                      67 FR 632
NPRM Comment Period End         03/05/02
NPRM                            03/03/04                    69 FR 10118
NPRM Comment Period End         05/03/04


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Related RIN: Previously reported as 9000-AI87
RIN: 9000-AJ21
_______________________________________________________________________




3822. FAR CASE 2002-011, PROCUREMENT OF PRINTING AND DUPLICATING THROUGH 
THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE

Priority: Economically Significant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 38471]]

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For Public Comments:
www.acqnet.gov/far

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

RIN: 9000-AJ51
_______________________________________________________________________




3823. FAR CASE 1999-603, FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE SERVICES AND BLANKET 
PURCHASE AGREEMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 8; 48 CFR 38

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
incorporate policies for services and to strengthen the procedures for 
establishing Blanket Purchase Agreements under the Federal Supply 
Schedules. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/18/03                    68 FR 19294
Correction                      04/29/03                    68 FR 22772
NPRM Comment Period End         06/17/03                    68 FR 19294


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For Public Comments:
www.acqnet.gov/far

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

RIN: 9000-AJ63
_______________________________________________________________________




3824. FAR CASE 2003-008, SHARE-IN-SAVINGS CONTRACTING

Priority: Economically Significant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c); PL 107-
347, sec 210

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 16; 48 CFR 39

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, September 16, 2003.

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement section 210 of the E-Government Act of 2002, Public Law 107-
347. Section 210 authorizes Governmentwide use of share-in-saving (SIS) 
contracts for information technology (IT). This regulatory action is 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not major rule under 5 
U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/01/03                    68 FR 56613
Correction                      10/15/03                    68 FR 59447
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/31/03                    68 FR 56613


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ74
_______________________________________________________________________




3825.  FAR CASE 2001-018, APPLICABILITY OF THE COST 
PRINCIPLES AND PENALTIES FOR UNALLOWABLE COSTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 15; 48 CFR 31; 48 CFR 42

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
remove the requirement to apply cost principles and procedures when 
pricing a contract if cost or pricing data are not obtained and to 
increase the contract dollar threshold for assessing a penalty if the 
contractor includes expressly unallowable costs in its claim for 
reimbursement. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ77
_______________________________________________________________________




3826.  FAR CASE 2002-023, EXCLUDED PARTIES SYSTEM 
ENHANCEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 9; 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 28; 48 CFR 44; 48 
CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
curtail the publication and obviate the need to publish the hardcopy 
publication of the List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement 
and Nonprocurement Programs (List of Parties) produced by the 
Government Printing Office (GPO) and publish an electronic list of 
parties excluded from doing business with the Federal Government online 
identified as the Excluded Parties List System (System). The new 
electronic list will enable agencies to input their data directly to 
the Excluded Parties List System; improve the reliability of the System 
content by allowing content owners to directly input entries; provide 
access to historical data that was previously provided through Freedom 
of Information Act (FOIA) procedures; enhance the ability to verify 
entries by

[[Page 38472]]

permitting search by exact name and social security number, and shorten 
the lead time between exclusionary action taken by agencies and 
updating the list. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ78
_______________________________________________________________________




3827.  FAR CASE 2003-002, REIMBURSEMENT OF RELOCATION 
COSTS ON A LUMP-SUM BASIS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
expand the use of reimbursement on a lump-sum basis to certain types of 
employee relocation costs. This regulatory action was not subject to 
Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 
804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/11/03                    68 FR 69264
NPRM Comment Period End         02/09/04


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ81
_______________________________________________________________________




3828.  FAR CASE 2002-013, DEFINITIONS CLAUSE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
clarify what FAR definitions apply to FAR solicitation provisions and 
contract clauses. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866 dated 
September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/21/04                     69 FR 2988
NPRM Comment Period End         03/22/04


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ83
_______________________________________________________________________




3829.  FAR CASE 2002-005, TRANSPORTATION: STANDARD 
INDUSTRY PRACTICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 42; 48 CFR 47; 48 CFR 52; 48 CFR 53

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement changes to the Interstate Transportation Act, which abolished 
tariff-filing requirements for motor carriers of freight and the 
Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC). Also, the rule implements changes 
to the Federal Management Regulation that require use of commercial 
bills of lading for domestic shipments. This regulatory action was not 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 
U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/27/04                     69 FR 4004
NPRM Comment Period End         03/29/04


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ84
_______________________________________________________________________




3830.  FAR CASE 2003-016, FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS--CHILE 
AND SINGAPORE AND TRADE AGREEMENTS THRESHOLDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 13; 48 CFR 14; 48 CFR 17; 48 
CFR 19 ; 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 52; . . .

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation to 
implement new Free Trade Agreements with Chile and Singapore, as 
approved by Congress Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78. These Free Trade 
Agreements are scheduled to go into effect January 1, 2004. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule 
is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    01/01/04                     69 FR 1051

[[Page 38473]]

Interim Final Rule              01/07/04                     69 FR 1051
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/08/04


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ87
_______________________________________________________________________




3831.  FAR CASE 2003-022, SPECIAL EMERGENCY 
PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement the special emergency procurement authorities of section 1443 
of the Services Acquisition Reform Act of 2003 (Title XIV of Pub. L. 
108-136). This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/23/04                     69 FR 8312
Interim Final Rule Effective    02/23/04
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/23/04


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ88
_______________________________________________________________________




3832.  FAR CASE 2003-010, MENTOR-PROTEGE PROGRAM--
DELEGATION OF APPROVAL AUTHORITY FOR MENTOR-PROTEGE AGREEMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 19

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
change the approval authority of Mentor Protege Agreements for the DoD 
Military Department or Defense Agencies and to make minor changes for 
clarification. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive 12866, dated September 30, 
1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/06/04                    69 FR 18244
NPRM Comment Period End         06/07/04


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ90
_______________________________________________________________________




3833.  FAR CASE 2003-023, PURCHASES FROM FEDERAL 
PRISON INDUSTRIES--REQUIREMENT FOR MARKET RESEARCH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 8; 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 42; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement section 637 of Division F of the Consolidated Appropriations 
Act, 2004. Section 637 provides that no fiscal year 2004 funds shall be 
expended for purchase of a product or service offered by Federal Prison 
Industries, Inc., unless the agency making the purchase determines that 
the offered product or service provides the best value to the buying 
agency. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management 
and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 
1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/26/04                    69 FR 16148
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/26/04
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/25/04


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ91
_______________________________________________________________________




3834.  FAR CASE 2003-021, NONAVAILABLE ARTICLES--
POLICY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
clarify the intent of the list of items determined to be nonavailable 
for purposes of the Buy American Act, and emphasize the need to conduct 
market research, appropriate to the circumstances, for potential 
domestic sources. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

[[Page 38474]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ95
_______________________________________________________________________


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






_______________________________________________________________________




3835. FAR CASE 1995-013, GOVERNMENT PROPERTY DISPOSAL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 8; 48 CFR 45; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/05/04                    69 FR 17741
Final Action Effective          04/05/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AH60
_______________________________________________________________________




3836. FAR CASE 2002-010, DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION--ORDER PLACEMENT AND 
OPTION EXERCISE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 9

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/11/03                    68 FR 69250
Final Action Effective          01/12/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ48
_______________________________________________________________________




3837. FAR CASE 2001-026, DEPRECIATION COST PRINCIPLE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 31

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/11/03                    68 FR 69246

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ56
_______________________________________________________________________




3838. FAR CASE 2001-037, INSURANCE AND PENSION COSTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/11/03                    68 FR 69251
Final Action Effective          01/12/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ57
_______________________________________________________________________




3839. FAR CASE 2002-014, DEBRIEFING--COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/11/03                    68 FR 69257
Final Action Effective          01/12/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ59
_______________________________________________________________________




3840. FAR CASE 2001-034, GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE COST PRINCIPLES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 31

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/05/04                    69 FR 17764
Final Action Effective          05/05/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ60
_______________________________________________________________________




3841. FAR CASE 2003-001, INCREASED FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC., 
WAIVER THRESHOLDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 8

[[Page 38475]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/11/03                    68 FR 69250
Final Action Effective          12/11/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ62
_______________________________________________________________________




3842. FAR CASE 2002-027, UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 15

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/05/04                    69 FR 17768
Final Action Effective          05/05/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ66
_______________________________________________________________________




3843. FAR CASE 2002-025, UNIQUE CONTRACT AND ORDER IDENTIFIER NUMBERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 4

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/01/03                    68 FR 56679
Interim Final Rule Effective    10/01/03
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/31/03
Final Action                    04/05/04                    69 FR 17768
Final Action Effective          04/05/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ70
_______________________________________________________________________




3844. FAR CASE 2003-019, FEDERAL PROCUREMENT DATA SYSTEM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 4; 48 CFR 53

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/11/03                    68 FR 69248
Final Action Effective          12/11/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ76
_______________________________________________________________________




3845.  FAR CASE 2003-020, NEW MEXICO TAX--U.S. MISSILE 
DEFENSE AGENCY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 29

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation to 
incorporate the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) as a participating agency 
within the terms and conditions stipulated in the FAR. This regulatory 
action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under 
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This is not a major 
rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/05/04                    69 FR 17769
Final Action Effective          04/05/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ89
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