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

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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

14 CFR Ch. V

Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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

ADDRESSES: Director, Management Systems Division, Office of 
Infrastructure, Management, and Headquarters Operations, NASA 
Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB guidelines dated August 18, 2004, ``Fall 
2004 Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and 
Deregulatory Actions'' require a regulatory agenda of those regulations 
under development and review to be published in the Federal Register 
each April and October.

Dated: September 17, 2004.

John D. Werner,

Director, Management Systems Division.

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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3469        Research and Development Abstracts--NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook.....    2700-AC82
3470        NASA Research Announcements--Small Business Subcontracting Plans and Publication          2700-AD03
            Acknowledgement and Disclaimers.......................................................
3471        Final Scientific and Technical Reports--SBIR and STTR Contracts.......................    2700-AD04
3472        NASA Science and Technology Scholarship (STSP)........................................    2700-AD08
3473        Astronaut Health Care Provision.......................................................    2700-AD09
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3474        Cross-Waiver of Liability.............................................................    2700-AB51
3475        Code of Conduct for International Space Station Crew..................................    2700-AC40
3476        Contractor Access to Confidential Information.........................................    2700-AC60
3477        NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Supplement--Research and Development            2700-AC64
            Abstracts.............................................................................
3478        Development Work for Industry in NASA Wind Tunnels....................................    2700-AC81
3479        Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects, Technical Amendment..............    2700-AC99
3480        Availability of Agency Records to Members of the Public...............................    2700-AD01
3481        Small Self-Contained Payloads.........................................................    2700-AD07
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3482        Investigation Research Misconduct.....................................................    2700-AC50
3483        NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook.........................................    2700-AC55
3484        Grants and Cooperative Agreements--Government Property Report.........................    2700-AC79
3485        Reissuance of the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Supplement (NFS) Parts        2700-AC85
            1827 to 1833 Consistent With the Federal Acquisition Regulations System Guidance and
            Policy in FAR Part 1..................................................................
3486        Reissuance of the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (NFS) Parts 1834 to      2700-AC86
            1837, 1839, and 1841 Consistent With the Federal Acquisition Regulations System
            Guidance and Policy in FAR Part 1.....................................................
3487        Reissuance of the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Supplement (NFS) Parts        2700-AC87
            1842 to 1851 Consistent With the Federal Acquisition Regulations System Guidance and
            Policy in FAR Part 1..................................................................
3488        Reissuance of the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Supplement (NFS) Parts        2700-AC88
            1852, 1853, 1871, and 1872 Consistent With Federal Acquisition Regulations System
            Guidance and Policy in FAR Part 1.....................................................
3489        NASA FAR Supplement--Acquisition Planning and Option Exercise Procedures..............    2700-AC91
3490        NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook Central Contractor Registration.........    2700-AC95

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3491        NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook Certifications and Assurances...........    2700-AC96
3492        Representations and Certifications--Other than Commercial Items.......................    2700-AC97
3493        Clauses Authorized for Use in Commercial Acquisition..................................    2700-AD00
3494        Removal of MidRange Procurement Procedures............................................    2700-AD02
3495        Government Property and Miscellaneous Editorial Changes...............................    2700-AD05
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3469. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ABSTRACTS--NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE 
AGREEMENT HANDBOOK

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Sauret, National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration, Office of Procurement, 300 E Street NW, Washington, DC 
20546
Phone: 202 358-1068
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC82
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3470.  NASA RESEARCH ANNOUNCEMENTS--SMALL BUSINESS 
SUBCONTRACTING PLANS AND PUBLICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND DISCLAIMERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1835

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This is a proposed rule to (1) revise 1835.016-71, NASA 
Research Announcement, and the corresponding clause at 1852-235-72, 
Instructions for Responding to NASA Research Announcement, to require 
submission of small business subcontracting plans with any proposal 
whose value exceeds $500,000 and has subcontracting possibilities that 
may result in the award of a contract and (2) amend 1852.235-73 Final 
Scientific and Technical Reports, Alternate II, to include an 
acknowledgement that materials were based on or developed under NASA 
sponsored projects and a disclaimer, which states that the material 
does not necessarily reflect the views of the Agency.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AD03
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3471.  FINAL SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL REPORTS--SBIR 
AND STTR CONTRACTS

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

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1835; 48 CFR 1852

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule proposes to amend the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) by 
adding an Alternate III to the Final Scientific and Technical Reports 
clause for use in contracts awarded under the Small Business Technology 
Transfer (STTR) programs. This change is required to recognize that 
contractor rights in data under the SBIR and STTR programs are defined 
in the FAR ``Rights in Data-SBIR Programs'' clause rather than the FAR 
``Rights in Data-General'' clause currently referenced in the NFS 
``Final Scientific and Technical Reports clause.``

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/27/04                    69 FR 57664
NPRM Comment Period End         11/26/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AD04

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3472.  NASA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP (STSP)

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

Legal Authority: PL 108-201, sec 9809; PL 108-201, sec 9803; PL 108-
201, sec 9815; 42 USC 2451

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1200

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The STSP is a competitive scholarship program intended to 
guide U.S. students toward NASA-related science and engineering 
careers. The program will provide tuition scholarships to U.S. citizens 
and permanent residents, of diverse geographic and demographic 
backgrounds, enrolled in accredited institutions of higher education 
(university, college, or community college) degree programs in 
engineering, science, and other technology fields. Scholarship 
recipients will enter into an agreement to serve as full-time employees 
with NASA upon graduation. The service obligation equates to serving a 
2-year appointment with NASA for each academic year under scholarship. 
Students under scholarship for 2 or more academic years will have a 
maximum service obligation of 4 years. Participation in STSP is limited 
to 4 academic years. NASA may also elect to defer the obligation to 
allow students to pursue graduate level studies in a NASA-approved 
field of study. The regulations will capture program aspects defined by 
the authorizing legislation. The regulations must also establish the 
dollar amount of the scholarship, determine the authorized expenses the 
scholarship funding covers, define the terms and conditions for 
deferral of the service obligation, define academic standing required 
to retain the scholarship, determine appropriate repayment period 
extension, and provide for the partial or total waiver or suspension of 
any obligation of service or payment incurred by an individual.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Brad Weiner, Director, Division of Higher 
Education, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 300 E Street 
SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-1089
Fax: 202-358-3032
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AD08
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3473.  ASTRONAUT HEALTH CARE PROVISION

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

Legal Authority: PL 108-201

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1205

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Astronaut Health Care Provision initiative responds to a 
critical need identified by NASA, with concurrence by the Institute of 
Medicine, to create a comprehensive health care system for astronauts 
and their families which enables the capture and study of all relevant 
data necessary to ameliorate the risks of space flight. The Astronaut 
Care Provision effort focuses on the best means to develop a 
responsible, complete, and comprehensive health insurance program for 
astronauts and their dependents. If successfully designed and 
implemented, such a program should enhance understanding of how humans 
can travel safely and live longer and, as an additional benefit, how 
humans can live longer on earth.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AD09
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3474. CROSS-WAIVER OF LIABILITY

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1266

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AB51
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3475. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION CREW

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1214, subpart 1214.4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NASA is amending 14 CFR part 1214 by adding subpart 1214.4 to 
implement certain provisions of the International Space Station 
Intergovernmental Agreement regarding

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crew members' observance of a Code of Conduct.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AC40
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3476. CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1809; 48 CFR 1852

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule amends the NASA FAR Supplement to include policy, 
guidance, and contract clauses addressing contractor access to 
sensitive information. This change is in response to the increased use 
of data management systems and reliance on contractors to support the 
administrative and technical functions of the Agency. This combination 
of factors has resulted in the increased need to release sensitive 
information generated by the Government or obtained from other 
contractors to non-Government employees.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/05/03                    68 FR 67995
NPRM Comment Period End         02/03/04
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AC60
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3477. NASA FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) SUPPLEMENT--RESEARCH AND 
DEVELOPMENT ABSTRACTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1835; 48 CFR 1852

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/31/03                    68 FR 62048
NPRM Comment Period End         12/31/03
Final Action                    01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Sauret, National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration, Office of Procurement, 300 E Street NW, Washington, DC 
20546
Phone: 202 358-1068
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC64
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3478. DEVELOPMENT WORK FOR INDUSTRY IN NASA WIND TUNNELS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1210

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 2700-AC81
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3479. FEDERAL POLICY FOR THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS, TECHNICAL 
AMENDMENT

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1230

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard S Williams, Chief Medical Officer, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, Chief Health and Medical Office, 
300 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546

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Phone: 202 358-2390
Fax: 202-358-3349
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC99
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3480. AVAILABILITY OF AGENCY RECORDS TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1206; 14 CFR 1206, 65 FR 19646

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AD01
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3481.  SMALL SELF-CONTAINED PAYLOADS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1214.9

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are removing the subject document from the Code of Federal 
Regulations publication in order to terminate the SSCP program. This 
rule established the rules on Space Shuttle services that are provided 
by NASA to participants in the SSCP Program, also known as the Get-Away 
Special (GSA) program. As NASA returns the Space Shuttle to flight, new 
safety enhancements and a backlog of Space Station up-mass requirements 
will severely constrain the Agency's ability to launch secondary and 
tertiary payloads aboard the Space Shuttle. The President's FY05 Budget 
directed NASA to terminate the Payload Carriers program, including the 
GAS, Hitchhiker, and SEM programs. Funding was only provided for 
Program termination and phaseout. Customers, both internal and 
external, are being notified of the termination.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ann Sweet, National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration, 300 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-3784
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AD07
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3482. INVESTIGATION RESEARCH MISCONDUCT

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1275

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    07/14/04                    69 FR 42102

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mayra N. Montrose
Phone: 202 358-1492
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC50
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3483. NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Withdrawn                       09/17/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Sauret
Phone: 202 358-1068
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC55
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3484. GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS--GOVERNMENT PROPERTY REPORT

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/05/04
Final Action                    07/13/04                    69 FR 41935

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AC79

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3485. REISSUANCE OF THE NASA FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) 
SUPPLEMENT (NFS) PARTS 1827 TO 1833 CONSISTENT WITH THE FEDERAL 
ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM GUIDANCE AND POLICY IN FAR PART 1

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1827 to 1833

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    06/24/04                    69 FR 35270

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AC85
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3486. REISSUANCE OF THE NASA FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION SUPPLEMENT 
(NFS) PARTS 1834 TO 1837, 1839, AND 1841 CONSISTENT WITH THE FEDERAL 
ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM GUIDANCE AND POLICY IN FAR PART 1

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/24/04                    69 FR 35271

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AC86
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3487. REISSUANCE OF THE NASA FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) 
SUPPLEMENT (NFS) PARTS 1842 TO 1851 CONSISTENT WITH THE FEDERAL 
ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM GUIDANCE AND POLICY IN FAR PART 1

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1842 to 1851

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/22/04                    69 FR 21864
Final Action                    07/27/04                    69 FR 44609

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AC87
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3488. REISSUANCE OF THE NASA FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) 
SUPPLEMENT (NFS) PARTS 1852, 1853, 1871, AND 1872 CONSISTENT WITH 
FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM GUIDANCE AND POLICY IN FAR PART 1

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/21/04                    69 FR 29256
Final Action                    10/14/04                    69 FR 60967

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AC88
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3489. NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT--ACQUISITION PLANNING AND OPTION EXERCISE 
PROCEDURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/17/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AC91
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3490. NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK CENTRAL CONTRACTOR 
REGISTRATION

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/21/04                     69 FR 2831

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AC95
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3491. NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK CERTIFICATIONS AND 
ASSURANCES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/22/04                    69 FR 21703

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AC96
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3492. REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--OTHER THAN COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1852

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/21/04
Final Action                    07/27/04                    69 FR 44609

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AC97
_______________________________________________________________________




3493. CLAUSES AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN COMMERCIAL ACQUISITION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1812

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/14/04                    69 FR 26775

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AD00
_______________________________________________________________________




3494. REMOVAL OF MIDRANGE PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1871

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/02/04                    69 FR 53652

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AD02
_______________________________________________________________________




3495.  GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AND MISCELLANEOUS EDITORIAL 
CHANGES

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

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1804; 48 CFR 1815; 48 CFR 1816; 48 CFR 1817; 48 
CFR 1823; 48 CFR 1837; 48 CFR 1845; 48 CFR 1852

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) to resolve a 
conflict in a Government Property clause and change all references to 
NASA Procedures and Guidance (NPGs) documents to NASA Procedural 
Requirements (NPRs) documents. The changes are being made to insure 
that the applicable property clause gives consistent direction and that 
correct references are made to NASA requirements documents.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/02/04                    69 FR 63458

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AD05
[FR Doc. 04-22124 Filed 12-10-04; 8:45 am]
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