[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Office of Personnel Management Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (OPM)
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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
5 CFR Ch. I
Regulatory Agenda
AGENCY: Office of Personnel Management.
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
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SUMMARY: The following Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulations
are scheduled for development or review during the six-month period
following publication. This agenda carries out OPM's responsibilities
to publish a semiannual agenda under Executive Order 12866,
``Regulatory Planning and Review,'' and the Regulatory Flexibility Act
(5 U.S.C. chapter 6). This publication in the Federal Register does not
impose a binding obligation on the Office of Personnel Management with
regard to any specific item on the agenda. Regulatory action in
addition to the items listed is not precluded.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jacquline D. Carter, (202) 606-1973.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OPM has begun a comprehensive, systematic
review of its Governmentwide personnel regulations. OPM has undertaken
this initiative to make the regulations more readable wherever
possible, to eliminate duplication, and to weed out obsolete
references. OPM will incorporate any necessary substantive changes as
part of this project. OPM has begun publishing these regulations as
proposed regulations and will continue to do so as the project
progresses.
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. OPM's Statement of
Regulatory Priorities is included in part II.
U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
Kay Coles James,
Director.
Office of Personnel Management--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
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Number Number
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3543 Agency Authority To Take Personnel Actions in a National Emergency.................... 3206-AK65
3544 Excepted Service--New Freedom Appointment for People with Disabilities and Career and 3206-AK58
Career-Conditional Employment.........................................................
3545 Excepted Service--Student Program..................................................... 3206-AK59
3546 Amendment to Selective Service Registration Requirements.............................. 3206-AI52
3547 Employment in the Excepted Service.................................................... 3206-AH83
3548 Veterans Recruitment Appointments..................................................... 3206-AJ90
3549 Human Capital Management in Agencies.................................................. 3206-AJ92
3550 Other Than Full-Time Employment (Part-Time, Seasonal, and Intermittent)............... 3206-AI22
3551 Representative Rate; Order of Release From Competitive Level; Assignment Rights....... 3206-AI96
3552 Reemployment Rights................................................................... 3206-AI19
3553 Training.............................................................................. 3206-AJ19
3554 Pay-for-Performance Appraisal Systems................................................. 3206-AK66
3555 Superior Qualifications Appointments.................................................. 3206-AI00
3556 General Schedule Locality Pay Areas................................................... 3206-AJ45
3557 Within-Grade Increases................................................................ 3206-AK50
3558 Prevailing Rate Systems; Environmental Differential Pay for Asbestos Exposure......... 3206-AK64
3559 Reemployment of Civilian Retirees To Meet Exceptional Employment Needs................ 3206-AI32
3560 Nonforeign Area Cost-of-Living Allowances; Rate Changes............................... 3206-AK67
3561 Implementation of Title II of the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination 3206-AK38
and Retaliation Act of 2002...........................................................
3562 Implementation of Title II of the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination 3206-AK55
and Retaliation Act of 2002...........................................................
3563 Retirement--State Income Tax Withholding Instrumentalities............................ 3206-AH62
3564 Enterprise Human Resource Integration (EHRI).......................................... 3206-AK40
3565 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Regulations......................................... 3206-AK53
3566 Privacy Act Regulations............................................................... 3206-AK54
3567 Suitability........................................................................... 3206-AK69
3568 National Security Investigations...................................................... 3206-AC21
3569 Investigations........................................................................ 3206-AB92
3570 Retirement--Court Orders Awarding Survivor Annuities; Correcting or Supplementing the 3206-AG28
First Order Dividing Marital Property.................................................
3571 Retirement--FERS Elections of Coverage................................................ 3206-AG96
3572 Federal Employees' Health Benefits (FEHB) Program: Continuing FEHB Coverage Into 3206-AI62
Retirement............................................................................
3573 Procedures for States and Localities To Request Indemnification....................... 3206-AK68
3574 Restoration to Duty from Uniformed Service or Compensable Injury; Pay Rates and 3206-AK61
Systems (General); Pay Under the General Schedule; Pay Administration (General); Pay
Administration Under the Fair Labor...................................................
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Office of Personnel Management--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
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Number Number
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3575 Basic Concepts and Definitions (General).............................................. 3206-AJ98
3576 Excepted Service--Career and Career-Conditional Employment............................ 3206-AJ28
3577 Excepted Service--Temporary Organizations............................................. 3206-AJ70
3578 Excepted Service--Privacy Procedures for Personnel Records, Career and Career- 3206-AK27
Conditional Employment, Temp. Assignment of Employees Between Federal Agencies and
State, Local, and Indian Tribal Govts.................................................
3579 Detail of Government Employees Between the Executive Branch and the Legislative Branch 3206-AK05
3580 Reasonable Accommodation Language for Vacancy Announcements........................... 3206-AJ11
3581 Employment of Relatives............................................................... 3206-AK03
3582 Senior Executive Service Pay and Performance Awards................................... 3206-AK32
3583 Temporary Assignment of Employees Between Federal, State, Local, and Indian Tribal 3206-AJ94
Governments...........................................................................
3584 Executive Performance and Accountability.............................................. 3206-AJ86
3585 Awards................................................................................ 3206-AJ65
3586 Locality-Based Comparability Payments................................................. 3206-AK56
3587 Job Grading Reviews and Appeals of Federal Wage System Employees (Rulemaking Resulting 3206-AI14
From a Section 610 Review)............................................................
3588 Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of the San Francisco, California, 3206-AK26
Nonappropriated Fund Wage Area........................................................
3589 Pretax Allotments for Flexible Spending Accounts...................................... 3206-AJ88
3590 Computation of Pay for Biweekly Pay Periods........................................... 3206-AK62
3591 Implementation of Title II of the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination 3206-AJ93
and Retaliation Act of 2002...........................................................
3592 Retirement; Coverage--Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities.......................... 3206-AH57
3593 Coverage for Certain Employees of the District of Columbia............................ 3206-AI02
3594 Retirement, Health, and Life Insurance Coverage for Certain Employees of the District 3206-AI55
of Columbia Under the District of Columbia Courts and Justice Technical Corrections
Act of 1998...........................................................................
3595 Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Retirement.................................... 3206-AJ39
3596 Continuation of Eligibility for Certain Civil Service Benefits for Former Federal 3206-AJ55
Employees of the Civilian Marksmanship Program........................................
3597 Federal Employees Retirement System; Death Benefits and Employee Refunds.............. 3206-AK57
3598 Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Regulations.......................................... 3206-AJ71
3599 Changes in Health Benefits Enrollment................................................. 3206-AK04
3600 Federal Employees' Health Benefits (FEHB) Program: Removal of Two-Option Limitation 3206-AK48
for Health Benefits Plan and Continuation of Coverage for Annuitants Whose Plan
Terminates an Option..................................................................
3601 General and Miscellaneous............................................................. 3206-AJ97
3602 Federal Employees' Health Benefits Acquisition Regulation: Large Provider Agreements, 3206-AJ20
Subcontracts, and Miscellaneous Changes...............................................
3603 Implementation of Additional Cost Principles in the Federal Employees' Health Benefits 3206-AJ10
Program...............................................................................
3604 Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Federal Acquisition Regulation................ 3206-AI65
3605 OPM Employee Responsibilities and Conduct............................................. 3206-AJ69
3606 Competitive Service and Competitive Status............................................ 3206-AJ75
3607 Examining System...................................................................... 3206-AK35
3608 Information Technology Exchange Program............................................... 3206-AJ91
3609 Senior Executive Service Pay and Performance Awards and Aggregate Limitation on Pay... 3206-AK34
3610 Grade and Pay Retention............................................................... 3206-AI88
3611 Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments (VSIPs)....................................... 3206-AJ76
3612 Notification of Post-Employment Restrictions.......................................... 3206-AK60
3613 Employee Responsibilities and Conduct................................................. 3206-AJ74
3614 Retirement--Debt Collection........................................................... 3206-AE72
3615 Retirement--General Administration.................................................... 3206-AI83
3616 Retirement--FERS Basic Annuity........................................................ 3206-AE73
3617 Retirement--Credit for Military Service............................................... 3206-AG58
3618 Retirement Coverage and Service Credit Elections Available to Current and Former 3206-AJ72
Nonappropriated Fund Employees........................................................
3619 Federal Employees' Health Benefits (FEHB) Program: Payment of Premiums for Periods of 3206-AG66
Leave Without Pay or Insufficient Pay.................................................
3620 Training.............................................................................. 3206-AK46
3621 Implementation of Flexible Spending Accounts for Executive Branch Federal Employees 3206-AJ66
Participating in the Federal Employees' Health Benefits Program.......................
3622 Federal Executive Boards.............................................................. 3206-AJ68
3623 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Human Resources Management Systems.............. 3206-AK31
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Office of Personnel Management--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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3624 Time-In-Grade Restrictions............................................................ 3206-AG06
3625 Merit Promotion and Internal Placement................................................ 3206-AI20
3626 Recruitment and Selection Through Competitive Examination............................. 3206-AJ52
3627 Classification Under the General Schedule............................................. 3206-AH38
3628 Pay Administration; Availability Pay for Criminal Investigators....................... 3206-AJ49
3629 Retention Allowances.................................................................. 3206-AJ48
3630 Probation on Initial Appointment to a Competitive Position............................ 3206-AI47
3631 Repayment of Student Loans............................................................ 3206-AK51
3632 Human Capital Performance Fund........................................................ 3206-AK33
3633 Correction of Retirement Coverage Errors Under the Federal Erroneous Retirement 3206-AJ38
Coverage Correction Act...............................................................
3634 Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Program: Expanded Opportunities to 3206-AG63
Elect Coverage, Miscellaneous Changes and Clarifications, and Plain Language Rewrite..
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Office of Personnel Management--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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3635 Agency Reporting Requirements......................................................... 3206-AK49
3636 Restoration to Duty from Uniformed Service or Compensable Injury; Pay Rates and 3206-AJ85
Systems (General); Pay Under the General Schedule; Pay Under the Fair Labor Standards
Act...................................................................................
3637 Premium Pay Limitations............................................................... 3206-AJ56
3638 Extended Assignment Incentives........................................................ 3206-AJ87
3639 Cost-of-Living Allowances (Nonforeign Areas); Methodology Changes..................... 3206-AK29
3640 Voluntary Early Retirement Under the Homeland Security Act of 2004.................... 3206-AJ82
3641 Federal Employees' Health Benefits Children's Equity.................................. 3206-AJ34
3642 Employees Responsible for the Management or Use of Federal Computer Systems........... 3206-AJ84
3643 Posting Regulations................................................................... 3206-AJ73
3644 Employee Surveys...................................................................... 3206-AK39
3645 Repayment of Student Loans............................................................ 3206-AK37
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Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Proposed Rule Stage
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3543. AGENCY AUTHORITY TO TAKE PERSONNEL ACTIONS IN A
NATIONAL EMERGENCY
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 230
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing regulations
pertaining to agency hiring flexibilities available during national
emergency periods.
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: Pam Galemore, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AK65
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3544. EXCEPTED SERVICE--NEW FREEDOM APPOINTMENT FOR
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND CAREER AND CAREER-CONDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 213
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The proposed regulations will provide agencies the authority
to determine, on a case-by-case basis, whether individuals with mental
retardation, severe physical disabilities, and psychiatric disabilities
can receive an excepted appointment based solely on medical
documentation submitted by the applicant. We also propose to
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consolidate three excepted appointing authorities for persons with the
above disabilities into one authority.
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: Larry Lorenz, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AK58
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3545. EXCEPTED SERVICE--STUDENT PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 213
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing proposed
regulations to allow certain job-related experience acquired in a
structured work-study program to be credited under the Student Career
Experience Program. The proposed change would permit agencies to credit
a student's job-related work-study experience toward the minimum
requirement for conversion to a permanent appointment under the
Program.
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: Pam Galemore, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AK59
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3546. AMENDMENT TO SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 3328
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 300
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management proposes regulations to
delegate to agencies the determination whether a Federal job
applicant's failure to register with the Selective Service was knowing
and willful. This change is authorized by an amendment to 5 U.S.C.
3328.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 03/29/99 64 FR 14842
NPRM Comment Period End 04/28/99
NPRM 06/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Barbara J. Bell, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AI52
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3547. EMPLOYMENT IN THE EXCEPTED SERVICE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 8151; EO
10577
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 302
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The revised regulations will make it easier for agencies to
understand how to run the excepted service employment system, so they
can create better and more efficient employment procedures.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Larry Lorenz, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AH83
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3548. VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 107-288
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 307
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management proposes to revise its
regulations regarding Veterans Readjustment Appointments to implement
the provisions of Public Law 107-288, the Jobs for Veterans Act, signed
into law on November 7, 2002.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/05/04 69 FR 64503
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Karen Jacobs, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AJ90
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3549. HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT IN AGENCIES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 107-296
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 250
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing proposed
regulations to implement the requirement in Public Law 107-296, section
1304 for OPM to design a set of systems for assessing human capital
management by Federal agencies. These regulations describe the
framework for these systems, including the metrics, that agencies will
use.
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Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Pam Galemore, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AJ92
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3550. OTHER THAN FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT (PART-TIME, SEASONAL, AND
INTERMITTENT)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 340; 5 CFR 110
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These proposed regulations will grant agencies and employees
more flexibility by clarifying agency authority to schedule part-time
employees on a pay period, rather than weekly, basis; defines job
sharing; and modifies seasonal employment, and includes plain language
changes.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Pam Galemore, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AI22
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3551. REPRESENTATIVE RATE; ORDER OF RELEASE FROM COMPETITIVE LEVEL;
ASSIGNMENT RIGHTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3502; 5 USC 3503
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 351
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is proposing retention
regulations covering the order in which agencies release competing
employees from their competitive levels in a reduction in force.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Thomas A. Glennon, Division for Strategic Human
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AI96
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3552. REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 3582; 5 USC 3301; PL 103-296
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 352
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management proposes regulations to
update provisions to conform to law allowing employees assigned to
international organizations under certain conditions to maintain FERS
and FICA retirement coverage. The current regulations require updates
because they mention only CSRS retirement.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 06/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Barbara Bell, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AI19
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3553. TRAINING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 4118
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 410; 5 CFR 410.309; 5 CFR 410.404; 5 CFR 410.505
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing proposed
regulations to address continued service requirements in light of new
legislation authorizing the expanded authority for payment of academic
degrees. Proposed changes will restore the allowance for agency heads
to delegate authority to define requirements for continued service and
provide guidance concerning circumstances when the requirement for
continued service can be waived. Proposed regulations will also clarify
distinctions between training and meetings.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/04
Final Action 06/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: LaVeen Ponds, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1394
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AJ19
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3554. PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL SYSTEMS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 1126; 5 USC 43, sec 5307(d); 5 USC 43,
sec 5406(a)(1)
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 430
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing proposed
regulations to position agencies to operate pay-for-performance by
having in place performance appraisal systems for covered employees
that are capable of making performance distinctions to support these
pay systems. These regulations will strengthen the
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application of pay-for-performance principles to Federal employees.
(Partially supercedes RIN 3206-AK33.)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/04
Final Action 06/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Barbara Colchao, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, Room 7412, 1900 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2720
Fax: 202 606-2395
Email: [email protected]
Related RIN: Related to 3206-AK33
RIN: 3206-AK66
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3555. SUPERIOR QUALIFICATIONS APPOINTMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5333
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 531
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management proposes to revise
regulations concerning the appointment of superior candidates above the
minimum rate of pay for General Schedule positions. The proposed
changes clarify and modify what agencies should consider when making
these superior qualifications appointments.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 06/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jeanne D. Jacobson, Division for Strategic Human
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, Room 7H31, 1900 E
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AI00
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3556. GENERAL SCHEDULE LOCALITY PAY AREAS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5304
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 531, subpart F
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing proposed
regulations (and plans to issue final regulations) on behalf of the
President's Pay Agent to link the definitions of General Schedule
locality pay area boundaries to the geographic scope of metropolitan
area definitions established by the Office of Management and Budget,
and change the criteria used to evaluate areas adjacent to locality pay
areas. (The President's Pay Agent consists of the Secretary of Labor
and the Directors of the Office of Management and Budget and OPM.)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/04
Final Action 01/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Allan G. Hearne, Strategic Human Resources Policy
Division, Office of Personnel Management, Room 7H31, 1900 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2838
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AJ45
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3557. WITHIN-GRADE INCREASES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5335
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 531
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) proposes to revise
regulations concerning equivalent increase determinations for within-
grade increases. Section 9814 of Public Law 108-201 authorizes the
National Aeronautics and Space Administration to set pay for its
current employees at any step within the pay range for the grade of the
position when the employee possesses unusually high or unique
qualifications and is assigned new duties (called ``qualifications
pay''). This new authority requires OPM to propose a change in the
regulations to provide that a qualifications pay increase is not
considered an equivalent increase for within-grade increase purposes
when an employee moves within one year to a nonqualifications pay
position.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/04
Final Action 06/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jeanne D. Jacobson, Division for Strategic Human
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, Room 7H31, 1900 E
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AK50
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3558. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; ENVIRONMENTAL
DIFFERENTIAL PAY FOR ASBESTOS EXPOSURE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5343; 5 USC 5346
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 532
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing an interim
regulation to implement a change in law that requires the use of the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration permissible exposure
limit standard for concentrations of airborne asbestos fibers for an
environmental differential pay category that covers Federal prevailing
rate (wage) employees.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/04
Final Action 06/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
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Agency Contact: Madeline Gonzalez, Office of Personnel Management, 1900
E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Email: [email protected]
Related RIN: Related to 3206-AK63
RIN: 3206-AK64
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3559. REEMPLOYMENT OF CIVILIAN RETIREES TO MEET EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYMENT
NEEDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8344; 5 USC 8468
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 553
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management proposes regulations to
establish new criteria for granting exceptions for key positions in
temporary organizations established by law or Executive order. This
rule will also expand and clarify the criteria used in exercising this
authority.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Larry Lorenz, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AI32
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3560. NONFOREIGN AREA COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCES; RATE
CHANGES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5941
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 591
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) sets nonforeign area
cost-of-living allowance (COLA) rates for certain Federal employees in
Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
Islands, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. OPM will issue a
proposed rule to announce planned COLA rate changes in these areas
based on the results of living-cost surveys OPM conducted in 2003,
2004, and 2005.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Donald L. Paquin, Human Resources and Systems Service,
Office of Compensation Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2838
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AK67
_______________________________________________________________________
3561. IMPLEMENTATION OF TITLE II OF THE NOTIFICATION AND FEDERAL
EMPLOYEE ANTIDISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION ACT OF 2002
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 107-174, sec 204; Presidential Memorandum dated
July 8, 2003
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 724
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management will issue regulations
that would implement title II of the Notification and Federal Employee
Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002. The Act requires that
Federal agencies be accountable for violations of antidiscrimination
and whistleblower protection laws. The regulations would clarify
Federal agency notification and training requirements under the Act.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/00/04
Final Action 03/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Gary D. Wahlert, Human Resources System Service, Family
Programs and Employee Relations Division, Office of Personnel
Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2920
RIN: 3206-AK38
_______________________________________________________________________
3562. IMPLEMENTATION OF TITLE II OF THE NOTIFICATION AND FEDERAL
EMPLOYEE ANTIDISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION ACT OF 2002
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 107-174, sec 204; Presidential Memorandum dated
July 8, 2003
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 724
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management will issue regulations
that would implement title II of the Notification and Federal Employee
Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002. The Act requires that
Federal agencies be accountable for violations of antidiscrimination
and whistleblower protection laws. The regulations would clarify
Federal agency reporting requirements under the Act and address agency
best practices regarding appropriate disciplinary actions against
employees who violate antidiscrimination and whistleblower protection
laws.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/04
Final Action 03/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Gary D. Wahlert, Human Resources System Service, Family
Programs and Employee Relations Division, Office of Personnel
Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2920
RIN: 3206-AK55
_______________________________________________________________________
3563. RETIREMENT--STATE INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING INSTRUMENTALITIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8345; 5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461; 5 USC 8469
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CFR Citation: 5 CFR 831, subpart S; 5 CFR 841, subpart J
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations modify existing regulations to reflect
changes designed to expand and streamline the process of withholding
State income tax from CSRS and FERS annuities.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/23/99 64 FR 33429
Second NPRM 09/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Patricia A. Rochester, Division for Strategic Human
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AH62
_______________________________________________________________________
3564. ENTERPRISE HUMAN RESOURCE INTEGRATION (EHRI)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 2951
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 293
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: To support the goals of EHRI, the Office of Personnel
Management will make regulatory changes to allow the electronic
processing, maintenance, and storage of Federal employee personnel
files.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/00/04
Final Action 03/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Rhonda Diaz, Chief Personnel Systems Group, Office of
Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1416
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AK40
_______________________________________________________________________
3565. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA) REGULATIONS
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 294
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing proposed
regulations to revise the agency's e-FOIA regulations. The revisions
include incorporating the E-FOIA Act of 1996, the agency reorganization
of 2003 and to make plain language modifications.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End 05/00/05
Final Action 10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Mary Beth Smith-Toomey, Office of the Chief Information
Officer, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415-7900
Phone: 202 606-8358
Fax: 202 418-3251
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AK53
_______________________________________________________________________
3566. PRIVACY ACT REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 297
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing proposed
regulations to revise the agency's Privacy Act regulations. The
revisions include incorporating the agency reorganization of 2003 and
to make plain language modifications.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End 05/00/05
Final Action 10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Nancy G. Miller, Division for Management & Chief
Financial Officer, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2150
Fax: 202-418-3251
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AK54
_______________________________________________________________________
3567. SUITABILITY
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 7301; 5 USC 7701; EO
12731; 3 CFR; 5 CFR
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 731
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing revised
regulations that will serve to improve the readability of the existing
regulatory language, to codify existing policies, and to address
several issues that have arisen in recent years.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/04
Final Action 03/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom DelPozzo, Center for Federal Investigative
Services, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2245
Fax: 202 606-2390
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AK69
_______________________________________________________________________
3568. NATIONAL SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 7312; 50 USC 403; EO
10450; EO 10577
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 732
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: With the abolishment of the Federal Personnel Manual (FPM),
certain policies and procedures enunciated in the FPM are being
considered for publication in another format. Additionally, the Office
of Personnel Management is issuing
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revised regulations with the intent that they further enhance the
readability of the existing regulatory language and codify existing
policies.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 04/23/91 56 FR 18650
Interim Final Rule 09/16/94 59 FR 47527
Interim Final Rule Effective
Date 10/17/94
NPRM 12/00/04
Final Action 03/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom DelPozzo, Center for Federal Investigative
Services, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2245
Fax: 202 606-2390
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AC21
_______________________________________________________________________
3569. INVESTIGATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 93-579; 5 USC 552a
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 736
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: With the abolishment of the Federal Personnel Manual (FPM),
certain policies and procedures previously enunciated in the FPM are
being considered for publication in another format. Additionally, the
Office of Personnel Management is issuing revised regulations with the
intent that they further enhance the readability of the existing
regulatory language and codify existing policies.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 04/23/91 56 FR 18650
Begin Review 10/01/93
Interim Final Rule 09/16/94 59 FR 47527
NPRM 12/00/04
Final Action 03/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom DelPozzo, Center for Federal Investigative
Services, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2245
Fax: 202 606-2390
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AB92
_______________________________________________________________________
3570. RETIREMENT--COURT ORDERS AWARDING SURVIVOR ANNUITIES; CORRECTING
OR SUPPLEMENTING THE FIRST ORDER DIVIDING MARITAL PROPERTY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 838
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations would establish standards for determining
which supplemental or correcting court orders are not ``modifications''
and the procedures applicable to such orders. They also provide for the
continuation of the former spouse's survivor coverage and the reduction
in the retiree's annuity until the State court decides the extent of
the former spouse's rights to retirement benefits.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: John Panagakos, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AG28
_______________________________________________________________________
3571. RETIREMENT--FERS ELECTIONS OF COVERAGE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347(a); 5 USC 8461(g); PL 99-335, sec 301(d)(3)
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 846
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations implement title III of the Federal
Employees Retirement System (FERS) Act of 1986, as amended, dealing
with the election of FERS coverage by employees under the Civil Service
Retirement System and certain other employees. The regulations contain
regulatory and interpretative rules concerning employees' eligibility
to elect FERS coverage, procedures for electing FERS coverage, and
basic benefits based on the service for employees who elect FERS
coverage.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 05/21/87 52 FR 19235
Interim Final Rule 09/13/93 58 FR 47821
Interim Final Rule 06/18/98 63 FR 33231
NPRM 11/00/04
Final Action 07/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Cynthia Reinhold, Division for Strategic Human
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AG96
_______________________________________________________________________
3572. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS (FEHB) PROGRAM: CONTINUING FEHB
COVERAGE INTO RETIREMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8913
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed regulation would increase OPM's ability to
waive requirements for continuing health benefits coverage into
retirement when it is to the advantage of the Government to do so.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/00/04
Final Action 07/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Ronald L. Brown, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AI62
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_______________________________________________________________________
3573. PROCEDURES FOR STATES AND LOCALITIES TO REQUEST
INDEMNIFICATION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Title VIII; PL 99-169; 5 USC 9101
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 911
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing a plain
language rewrite of the regulation. The revised regulation also will
revise the part to comply with 5 U.S.C. 9101 (Pub. L. 99-169), as
amended.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom DelPozzo, Center for Federal Investigative
Services, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2245
Fax: 202 606-2390
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AK68
_______________________________________________________________________
3574. RESTORATION TO DUTY FROM UNIFORMED SERVICE OR
COMPENSABLE INJURY; PAY RATES AND SYSTEMS (GENERAL); PAY UNDER THE
GENERAL SCHEDULE; PAY ADMINISTRATION (GENERAL); PAY ADMINISTRATION UNDER
THE FAIR LABOR
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing proposed
regulations to revise the rules concerning the determination of
official duty station for location-based pay entitlements, compensatory
time off for religious observance, hours of work and alternative work
schedules, and absence and leave. In addition, the proposed regulations
are being issued to aid and support the standardization of pay policies
under the e-payroll initiative. The regulations have been rewritten
and, in some instances, reordered to enhance reader understanding.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Sharon Herzberg, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 7H31, 1900 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AK61
_______________________________________________________________________
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Final Rule Stage
_______________________________________________________________________
3575. BASIC CONCEPTS AND DEFINITIONS (GENERAL)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 210
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing a plain
language rewrite of its regulations on basic concepts and definitions
of part 210 as part of a broader review of OPM's regulations. The
purpose of the revisions is to make the regulations more readable.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/30/03 68 FR 38644
Final Action 03/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Karen Jacobs, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AJ98
_______________________________________________________________________
3576. EXCEPTED SERVICE--CAREER AND CAREER-CONDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: EO 13162
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 213; 5 CFR 315
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations implement Executive Order 13162, which
establishes the Federal Career Intern Program. This program will be
used to attract exceptional men and women to the Federal workforce who
have diverse professional experiences, academic training, or
competencies and prepare them for careers in analyzing and implementing
public programs.
This regulation supports the Administration's effort to recruit the
highest caliber people to the Federal Government, develop their
professional abilities, and retain them in Federal departments and
agencies.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 12/14/00 65 FR 78077
Interim Final Rule Effective 12/14/00
Final Action 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Karen Jacobs, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AJ28
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_______________________________________________________________________
3577. EXCEPTED SERVICE--TEMPORARY ORGANIZATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 3161
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 213
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Since the new law on temporary organizations provides new
limitations on temporary organizations, we are amending excepted
service appointing authority for hiring persons in temporary
organizations to reflect these changes.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 05/08/03 68 FR 24605
Interim Final Rule Effective 05/08/03
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 07/07/03
Final Action 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Larry Lorenz, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AJ70
_______________________________________________________________________
3578. EXCEPTED SERVICE--PRIVACY PROCEDURES FOR PERSONNEL RECORDS, CAREER
AND CAREER-CONDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT, TEMP. ASSIGNMENT OF EMPLOYEES BETWEEN
FEDERAL AGENCIES AND STATE, LOCAL, AND INDIAN TRIBAL GOVTS.
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 307; 5 USC 2103; 5 USC
4301
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 213; 5 CFR 297; 5 CFR 315; 5 CFR 334; 5 CFR 362; 5
CFR 537; 5 CFR 550
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing final
regulations modifying the Presidential Management Intern (PMI) Program.
The regulations implement Executive Order 13318, which renames the PMI
Program as the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program, with two
components: Presidential Management Fellows (Fellows) and Senior
Presidential Management Fellows (Senior Fellows). The regulations
prescribe OPM and agency responsibilities with respect to
administration of the PMF Program, and amend other regulations to
reflect the changes established by the executive order.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/26/04 69 FR 3526
Final Action 11/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Larry Lorenz, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AK27
_______________________________________________________________________
3579. DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES BETWEEN THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH AND
THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 5 USC 1103
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 300
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: OPM is proposing new regulations regarding the detail of
executive branch employees to the legislative branch. The purpose of
the revision is to set forth guidelines for executive branch detailees
to the legislative branch.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/09/03 68 FR 53054
NPRM Comment Period End 10/24/03
Final Action 03/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Barbara Bell, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AK05
_______________________________________________________________________
3580. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION LANGUAGE FOR VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 3304(f); 5
USC 3327; . . .
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 302; 5 CFR 317; 5 CFR 330; 5 CFR 333; 5 CFR 335
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is publishing interim
regulations requiring a reasonable accommodation statement in agency
vacancy announcements.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 12/11/01 66 FR 63905
Interim Final Rule Effective 01/10/02
Final Action 04/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Linda Watson, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AJ11
_______________________________________________________________________
3581. EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES
Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 5 USC 3110
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 310
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: OMB is proposing a plain language rewrite of the regulations
to make them more readable.
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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/22/03 68 FR 55012
NPRM Comment Period End 11/21/03
Final Action 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Scott Wilander, Division of Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-2429
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AK03
_______________________________________________________________________
3582. SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE PAY AND PERFORMANCE AWARDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 3161; 5 USC 3392; 5 USC 3393; 5 USC 3395; . . .
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 317; 5 CFR 352; 5 CFR 531; 5 CFR 534
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing interim
regulations to establish a new pay-for-performance system for the
Senior Executive Service (SES). The new SES pay system replaces the
current six-level system with an open-range ``payband'' and allows a
higher annual maximum rate of basic pay. These regulations set forth
the requirements for converting SES members to the new pay system and
adjusting SES rates of basic pay.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 01/13/04 69 FR 2048
Final Action 11/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jo Ann Perrini, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AK32
_______________________________________________________________________
3583. TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT OF EMPLOYEES BETWEEN FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL,
AND INDIAN TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 5 USC 3376
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 334
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations address the temporary assignment of
employees to and from State and local governments, colleges, and
universities, Indian tribal governments, and selected nonprofit
organizations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/22/03 68 FR 50726
Final Action 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Darlene Phelps, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AJ94
_______________________________________________________________________
3584. EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 107-296; 5 USC 5307; PL 103-89
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 430
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management, jointly with the Office
of Management and Budget, is issuing interim regulations to implement a
statutory amendment establishing the certification requirements that
performance appraisal systems must meet to pay senior executives up to
the rate for level II of the Executive Schedule and to use the higher
aggregate limitation on pay (up to the Vice President's salary) for
senior executives and employees in senior level and scientific or
professional positions.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/29/04 69 FR 45548
Final Action 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
URL For More Information:
www.opm.gov/fedregis
Agency Contact: Barbara Colchao, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, Room 7412, 1900 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2720
Fax: 202 606-2395
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AJ86
_______________________________________________________________________
3585. AWARDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 4506
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 450, subpart C
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Regulations at 5 C.F.R. 450, subpart C (new), implement
provisions of Public Law 107-67 (5 U.S.C. 4507a) that extend
eligibility for Presidential Rank Awards to certain senior level
employees.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 08/13/02 67 FR 52595
Interim Final Rule Effective 09/12/02
Final Action 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jeffrey Miller, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-8047
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AJ65
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_______________________________________________________________________
3586. LOCALITY-BASED COMPARABILITY PAYMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5304
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 531
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing interim
regulations to provide that a locality rate of pay is considered basic
pay for the purpose of computing danger pay allowances and post
differentials for certain employees temporarily assigned to work in
foreign areas for which the Department of State has established danger
pay allowances. These regulations will aid agencies in responding to
emergency, mission-critical staffing needs in support of the Global War
on Terrorism and other international activities in imminently dangerous
overseas work locations by increasing the danger pay allowance and post
differential benefits for employees temporarily assigned to such
locations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 08/05/04 69 FR 47353
Interim Final Rule Effective 08/05/04
Final Action 06/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jeanne D. Jacobson, Division for Strategic Human
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, Room 7H31, 1900 E
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AK56
_______________________________________________________________________
3587. JOB GRADING REVIEWS AND APPEALS OF FEDERAL WAGE SYSTEM EMPLOYEES
(RULEMAKING RESULTING FROM A SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5346
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 532, subpart G
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The job grading reviews and appeals regulations require
updating to reflect current organizational nomenclature following a
reorganization within OPM.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Gary D. Wahlert, Human Resources System Service, Family
Programs and Employee Relations Division, Office of Personnel
Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2920
RIN: 3206-AI14
_______________________________________________________________________
3588. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; REDEFINITION OF THE SAN FRANCISCO,
CALIFORNIA, NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5343
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 532
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management plans to issue a rule that
would abolish the San Francisco, CA, nonappropriated fund Federal Wage
System wage area. San Francisco County, the sole county of the wage
area, would be placed in the Santa Clara, CA, nonappropriated fund wage
area as an area of application.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/14/03 68 FR 64493
NPRM Comment Period End 12/15/03
Final Action 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Mark Allen, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, Room 7H31, 1900 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AK26
_______________________________________________________________________
3589. PRETAX ALLOTMENTS FOR FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5527; EO 10982; 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp, p. 263
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 550
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing interim
regulations to enable employees to contribute to pretax flexible
spending accounts (FSAs) through two new allotments from the employee's
pay to the employing agency. One of the new allotments will be
available for a health care FSA and the other for a dependent care FSA.
FSAs become effective on July 1, 2003.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 06/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Sharon Herzberg, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 7H31, 1900 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AJ88
_______________________________________________________________________
3590. COMPUTATION OF PAY FOR BIWEEKLY PAY PERIODS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5504
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 550
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing proposed
regulations to implement a statutory amendment that requires the pay of
heads of agencies and other designated employees to be calculated and
paid on a biweekly basis instead of on a monthly basis.
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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/07/04 69 FR 60097
Final Action 06/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Ron Genua, Human Resources Systems Service, Office of
Compensation Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AK62
_______________________________________________________________________
3591. IMPLEMENTATION OF TITLE II OF THE NOTIFICATION AND FEDERAL
EMPLOYEE ANTIDISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION ACT OF 2002
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 107-174, sec 204; Presidential Memorandum dated
July 8, 2003
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 724
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 1, 2003, Presidential
Memorandum dated July 8, 2003.
The President assigned the responsibility to the Office of Personnel
Management to issue regulations implementing title II of the Act by
October 1, 2003.
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is proposing interim
regulations that would implement title II of the Notification and
Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002. The
Act requires that Federal agencies be accountable for violations of
antidiscrimination and whistleblower protection laws. The regulations
would clarify Federal agency reporting and training requirements under
the Act and prescribe the procedures for reimbursement of the Judgment
Fund.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 01/22/04 69 FR 2997
Final Action 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Gary D. Wahlert, Human Resources System Service, Family
Programs and Employee Relations Division, Office of Personnel
Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2920
RIN: 3206-AJ93
_______________________________________________________________________
3592. RETIREMENT; COVERAGE--NONAPPROPRIATED FUND INSTRUMENTALITIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 837; 5 CFR 841 to 844; 5 CFR 847
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 9, 1996.
Abstract: These regulations implement the provisions of Public Law 104-
106 and Public Law 107-107, which allow employees who have been
employed by nonappropriated fund instrumentalities under the
jurisdiction of the armed forces to obtain retirement credit under
limited circumstances.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 08/09/96 61 FR 41714
Final Action 09/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: James Giuseppe, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]
Related RIN: Related to 3206-AJ72
RIN: 3206-AH57
_______________________________________________________________________
3593. COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347(a); 5 USC 8361(g); PL 105-33, sec 11202(f);
PL 105-33, 11232(e); PL 105-33, 11246(b); PL 106-522, sec 145
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 837; 5 CFR 842; 5 CFR 846; 5 CFR 870; 5
CFR 890
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations implement provisions of the National
Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997,
which requires that nonjudicial employees of the District of Columbia
Courts, and under certain conditions, the District of Columbia
Corrections Trustee, and the District of Columbia Pretrial Services,
Parole, Adult Probation and Offender Supervision Trustee and their
respective employees be considered Federal employees for purposes of
Federal retirement, health, and life insurance coverage.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 09/30/97 62 FR 50995
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 12/01/97
Final Action 09/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Patrick Jennings, Division for Strategic Human
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AI02
_______________________________________________________________________
3594. RETIREMENT, HEALTH, AND LIFE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN
EMPLOYEES OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA UNDER THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
COURTS AND JUSTICE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT OF 1998
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 105-274
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 837; 5 CFR 842; 5 CFR 846; 5 CFR 870; 5
CFR 890
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These interim regulations implement the District of Columbia
Courts and Justice Technical Corrections Act of 1998. The effect of
these regulations is to extend Federal retirement, health insurance,
and life insurance coverage to employees of the Public Defender Service
of the District of Columbia under section 7 of the Act, and to exclude
certain former employees of the District of Columbia, who are hired by
the Department of
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Justice or by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, from
Federal retirement coverage if they elect, under section 3 of the Act,
to continue their coverage under a retirement system for employees of
the District of Columbia.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 03/31/99 64 FR 15286
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 06/29/99
Final Action 09/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Patrick Jennings, Division for Strategic Human
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AI55
_______________________________________________________________________
3595. LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AND FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 842
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing an interim rule
that permits certain police officers with the Metropolitan Washington
Airports Authority to elect coverage under the special retirement
provisions for law enforcement officers.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 07/25/01 66 FR 38523
Interim Final Rule Effective 07/25/01
Final Action 09/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Patrick Jennings, Division for Strategic Human
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20415-0001
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AJ39
_______________________________________________________________________
3596. CONTINUATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN CIVIL SERVICE BENEFITS FOR
FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES OF THE CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Sec 1622(b), PL 104-106, 110 Stat 515
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 842; 5 CFR 870; 5 CFR 890
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations describe conditions and procedures
applicable to continuation of eligibility for certain Civil Service
benefits for former Federal employees of the Civilian Marksmanship
Program.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/03/02 67 FR 38210
NPRM Comment Period End 08/02/02
Final Action 09/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Howard T. Newland Jr., Strategic Human Resources Policy
Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AJ55
_______________________________________________________________________
3597. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM; DEATH BENEFITS AND EMPLOYEE
REFUNDS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 841; 5 CFR 842; 5 CFR 843
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is revising: 1) the
table of reduction factors for early commencing dates of survivor
annuities for spouses of separated employees who die before the date on
which they would be eligible for unreduced deferred annuities; and 2)
the annuity factor for spouses of deceased employees who die in service
when those spouses elect to receive the basic employee death benefit in
36 installments under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
Act of 1986. These rules are necessary to conform the tables to the
previously published economic assumptions approved by the Board of
Actuaries. OPM is also making nonsubstantive changes to parts 841, 842,
and 843 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, to correct and clarify
the regulations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 11/00/04
Final Action 07/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Patrick Jennings, Division for Strategic Human
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20415-0001
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AK57
_______________________________________________________________________
3598. FEDERAL LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE REGULATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 9008
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 875
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On September 19, 2000, the Long-Term Care Security Act became
law. As directed by the Act, OPM published interim regulations on
February 4, 2003, which establish the basic rules under which the
Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program operates.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 02/04/03 68 FR 5531
Interim Final Rule Effective 02/04/03
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 04/07/03
Final Action 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
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Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: John Cutler, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0735
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AJ71
_______________________________________________________________________
3599. CHANGES IN HEALTH BENEFITS ENROLLMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8913; 50 USC 403p; 22 USC 4069c
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: OPM is issuing proposed regulation on changes in health
benefits enrollment for annuitants or survivor annuitants when a
carrier terminates participation in the Federal Employees' Health
Benefits Program.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/09/04 69 FR 59356
Final Action 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Nataya Battle, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20515
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AK04
_______________________________________________________________________
3600. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS (FEHB) PROGRAM: REMOVAL OF TWO-
OPTION LIMITATION FOR HEALTH BENEFITS PLAN AND CONTINUATION OF COVERAGE
FOR ANNUITANTS WHOSE PLAN TERMINATES AN OPTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 890
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulation removes the prohibition against FEHB plans
offering more than two options, to allow FEHB plans to offer two
options plus a high deductible plan. It also modifies what happens when
an annuitant's health plan terminates an option, and the annuitant does
not make a health benefits change.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule Effective 06/06/04
Interim Final Rule 06/07/04 69 FR 31721
Final Action 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Karen Leibach, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AK48
_______________________________________________________________________
3601. GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS
Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 5 CFR 1
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 990
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing to
remove its regulation concerning the submission of claims by
``preference eligibles'' to OPM and the recognition of representatives
by OPM. The existing regulation is now obsolete.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/27/03 68 FR 28806
Final Action 03/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Karen Jacobs, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AJ97
_______________________________________________________________________
3602. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS ACQUISITION REGULATION: LARGE
PROVIDER AGREEMENTS, SUBCONTRACTS, AND MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8913; 40 USC 486(c); 48 CFR 1.301
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1602; 48 CFR 1604; 48 CFR 1615; 48 CFR 1632; 48
CFR 1644; 48 CFR 1652; 48 CFR 1602; 48 CFR 1646; . . .
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is proposing a new policy
that establishes notification and information requirements, including
audits for Federal Employees' Health Benefits experience-rated carrier
large provider agreements. The proposed regulation also revises the
threshold for advance approval of carrier subcontracts.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/15/03 68 FR 10000
Final Action 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Anne Easton, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AJ20
_______________________________________________________________________
3603. IMPLEMENTATION OF ADDITIONAL COST PRINCIPLES IN THE FEDERAL
EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8913; 40 USC 486(c); 48 CFR 1.301
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1630; 48 CFR 1631; 48 CFR 1652
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is proposing a regulation
that would inform experience-rated
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carriers in the Federal Employees' Health Benefits Program how it
intends to implement additional cost principles.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/26/04 69 FR 15774
Final Action 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Anne Easton, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AJ10
_______________________________________________________________________
3604. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' GROUP LIFE INSURANCE FEDERAL ACQUISITION
REGULATION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2101 to 2105; 48 CFR 2109; 48 CFR 2110; 48 CFR
2115; 48 CFR 2116; 48 CFR 2131; 48 CFR 2132; 48 CFR 2137; 48 CFR 2144;
48 CFR 2146; 48 CFR 2149; 48 CFR 2152
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed regulation would revise the existing Federal
Employees' Group Life Insurance Federal Acquisition Regulation (LIFAR)
by updating and revising policy regulations with respect to the
acquisition and administration of life insurance contracts for Federal
employees.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/04/04 69 FR 59166
Final Action 10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Karen Leibach, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AI65
_______________________________________________________________________
3605. OPM EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONDUCT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552a; 5 USC 7301
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 1001
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing a plain
language rewrite of its regulations regarding the standards that govern
OPM employee's responsibilities and conduct as part of a broader review
of OPM's regulations. The purpose of the revisions is to make the
regulations more readable.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/20/02 67 FR 70029
Final Action 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Wade Plunkett, Office of the General Counsel, Office of
Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1700
RIN: 3206-AJ69
_______________________________________________________________________
3606. COMPETITIVE SERVICE AND COMPETITIVE STATUS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 212
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is rewriting its
regulations in plain language to make them more readable. This includes
part 212 that contains the definitions of competitive service and
competitive status. This is one aspect of a broader review of OPM's
regulations. This regulatory rewrite supports the Administration's
effort to use ``plain language'' when disseminating information
throughout the Federal community and to the general public.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/31/03 68 FR 44902
Final Action 04/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Karen Jacobs, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AJ75
_______________________________________________________________________
3607. EXAMINING SYSTEM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 337
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing an
interim regulation to: a) designate two sections of the Alternative
Ranking and Selection Procedures from the Homeland Security Act of 2002
as a veterans' preference requirement to align the regulation with
others covering veterans' preference; and b) amend the direct-hire
authority human resources flexibility allowing agencies to recruit and
appoint highly qualified individuals for certain Federal acquisition
positions deemed as a shortage category under Public Law 108-136.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 01/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Linda Watson, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AK35
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3608. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 107-347
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 370
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing proposed
regulations to implement Governmentwide provisions contained in the E-
Government Act (Pub. L. 107-347). This law authorizes the temporary
assignment of employees in the field of information technology (IT)
management between the Federal Government and private sector
organizations. It also authorizes Federal agencies to accept, on a
volunteer basis, the services of non-Federal IT employees.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/26/04 69 FR 3526
Final Action 03/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Barbara Bell, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AJ91
_______________________________________________________________________
3609. SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE PAY AND PERFORMANCE AWARDS AND AGGREGATE
LIMITATION ON PAY
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5307; 5 USC 5382; 5 USC 5383
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 451; 5 CFR 530; 5 CFR 534; 5 CFR 575
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing interim
regulations to implement statutory provisions that establish a new
performance-based pay system for the Senior Executive Service (SES) and
a higher aggregate limitation on pay for SES members and employees in
senior-level (SL) and scientific or professional (ST) positions. These
regulations prescribe the criteria for the administration of rates of
basic pay and performance awards under the SES performance-based pay
system and the rules for applying the aggregate limitation on pay.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/29/04 69 FR 45536
Final Action 11/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
URL For More Information:
www.opm.gov/fedregis
Agency Contact: Jo Ann Perrini, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AK34
_______________________________________________________________________
3610. GRADE AND PAY RETENTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5361; 5 USC 5366
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 536
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing final
regulations giving agencies discretionary authority to grant pay
retention to certain employees moving to positions under pay systems
other than the General Schedule or the Federal Wage System. This new
flexibility would allow agencies to prevent eligible employees from
suffering a reduction in pay that would otherwise result from a
management action.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/25/00 65 FR 33785
Final Action 06/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jeanne D. Jacobson, Division for Strategic Human
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, Room 7H31, 1900 E
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AI88
_______________________________________________________________________
3611. VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVE PAYMENTS (VSIPS)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 107-296
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 576
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Public Law 106-297, the Homeland Security Act of 2002,
requires that most Federal agencies request the authority to offer
VSIPs to their employees from the Office of Personnel Management. This
change in VSIP procedures has been incorporated into 5 CFR 576 through
interim regulations published February 4, 2003. The law also contains
the VSIP repayment waiver provisions that were previously found in the
interim regulations published under RIN 3206-AG20.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 02/04/03 68 FR 5529
Interim Final Rule Effective 02/04/03
Final Action 09/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Charles Gray, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AJ76
_______________________________________________________________________
3612. NOTIFICATION OF POST-EMPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 7302; PL 108-136, sec 1125(b)
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 730
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing interim
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regulations requiring agencies to notify members of the Senior
Executive Service (SES) and other employees in senior positions of
certain post-employment conflict-of-interest restrictions. Agencies
must provide written notification to affected employees of the new
salary-based threshold for determining the applicability of the post-
employment conflict-of-interest restrictions.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 10/15/04 69 FR 61143
Interim Final Rule Effective 01/01/05
Final Action 06/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jo Ann Perrini, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AK60
_______________________________________________________________________
3613. EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONDUCT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 7301; EO 12674, 3 CFR, 1989 Comp, p. 215, as
modified by EO 12731; EO 12731, 3 CFR, 1989 Comp, p. 306
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 735
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing a plain
language rewrite of its regulations regarding the standards that govern
employee responsibilities and conduct as part of a broader review of
OPM's regulations. The purpose of the revisions is to make the
regulations more readable.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/15/03 68 FR 1987
Final Action 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Wade Plunkett, Office of the General Counsel, Office of
Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1700
RIN: 3206-AJ74
_______________________________________________________________________
3614. RETIREMENT--DEBT COLLECTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 835, subpart E
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations will amend the Civil Service Retirement
System (CSRS) and Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
regulations by consolidating and updating existing regulations in three
different subparts of the CSRS regulations, and 5 CFR 845 in the FERS
regulations to eliminate duplication of the provisions governing debt
collection. This item is for subpart E of the new part 835, which will
address collections of Government claims from payments made by OPM.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/05/92 57 FR 45753
Final Action 09/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Patricia A. Rochester, Division for Strategic Human
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AE72
_______________________________________________________________________
3615. RETIREMENT--GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 841
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations would allow an agency to retain the
individual retirement record when an employee transfers within the same
agency even though the employee would be serviced by another intra-
agency payroll.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 04/20/00 65 FR 21119
Interim Final Rule Effective 04/20/00
Final Action 09/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: John Panagakos, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AI83
_______________________________________________________________________
3616. RETIREMENT--FERS BASIC ANNUITY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8461
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 842, subparts B to G
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These final regulations will amend FERS Basic Annuity
regulations governing Eligibility (subpart B), Credit for Service
(subpart C), Computations (subpart F), and Alternative Forms of Annuity
(subpart G). These regulations have been published at various times in
interim final form, and have been affected by statutory changes.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 01/16/87 52 FR 2061
Interim Final Rule 01/16/87 52 FR 2067
Interim Final Rule 02/11/87 52 FR 4473
Interim Final Rule 02/11/87 52 FR 4479
Interim Final Rule 05/14/87 52 FR 18193
Interim Final Rule 04/08/88 53 FR 11635
Interim Final Rule 02/09/90 55 FR 4598
Final Rule 12/27/90 55 FR 53136
Interim Final Rule 02/19/91 56 FR 6549
Final Action 09/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Patrick Jennings, Division for Strategic Human
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20415-0001
Phone: 202 606-0299
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Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AE73
_______________________________________________________________________
3617. RETIREMENT--CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347(a); 5 USC 8461(g); 38 USC 4331
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 842.306; 5 CFR 842.307
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations implement changes in the treatment of
certain military service under CSRS and FERS required under the
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994
(USERRA).
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 09/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Christopher H. Ziebarth, Division for Strategic Human
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AG58
_______________________________________________________________________
3618. RETIREMENT COVERAGE AND SERVICE CREDIT ELECTIONS AVAILABLE TO
CURRENT AND FORMER NONAPPROPRIATED FUND EMPLOYEES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461; PL 107-107, sec 1131; PL 107-
107, sec 1132
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 847, subpart H; 5 CFR 847, subpart I
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations amend the Civil Service Retirement System
(CSRS) and Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) regulations to
establish procedures for employees who want to elect to use service
they performed for a Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) of the
Department of Defense or Coast Guard to qualify for immediate
retirement under CSRS or FERS annuity when employees elect to use NAFI
service to qualify for immediate CSRS or FERS retirement.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule Effective 12/28/01
Interim Final Rule 01/16/03 68 FR 2175
Final Action 09/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: James Giuseppe, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]
Related RIN: Related to 3206-AH57
RIN: 3206-AJ72
_______________________________________________________________________
3619. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS (FEHB) PROGRAM: PAYMENT OF
PREMIUMS FOR PERIODS OF LEAVE WITHOUT PAY OR INSUFFICIENT PAY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8913
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations establish a requirement that Federal
agencies counsel employees entering nonpay status, or whose pay is
insufficient to cover their FEHB premium payments, of the options of
continuing or terminating their FEHB coverage, and if continuing, of
paying premiums directly on a current basis or incurring a debt to be
withheld from future salary. These regulations are intended to ensure
employees are fully aware of these alternatives. We have received
comments on the interim final rule, which are under review.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 07/22/96 61 FR 37807
Final Action 06/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Ronald L. Brown, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AG66
_______________________________________________________________________
3620. TRAINING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8913
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing a
revision to its regulations concerning agency reporting requirements.
The proposed change requires agencies to electronically transfer
training data to OPM's Governmentwide electronic data collection system
on a regular basis. This proposed regulatory change will also
facilitate reporting Governmentwide training information data using
OPM's electronic data collection system.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 11/00/04
Final Action 04/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: LaVeen Ponds, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1394
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AK46
_______________________________________________________________________
3621. IMPLEMENTATION OF FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS FOR EXECUTIVE BRANCH
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATING IN THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH
BENEFITS PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 26 USC 125; 26 USC 129; 26 USC 152
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 892
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management plans to issue regulations
that enable employees of all executive
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branch agencies to elect a Health Care Flexible Spending Account
(HCFSA) and/or a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA) in
accordance with sections 125, 129, and 152 of the Internal Revenue
Code.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Anne Easton, Retirement and Insurance Services, Office
of Personnel Management, Insurance Policy and Information Division,
1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633
RIN: 3206-AJ66
_______________________________________________________________________
3622. FEDERAL EXECUTIVE BOARDS
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 5 CFR 960, Memorandum of the President for Heads of
Departments and Agencies
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 960
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) proposes regulations
designed to make plain language updates, and general or routine
modifications with no cost implications. These regulations also will
clarify language based on modifications to OPM programs.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/25/02 67 FR 70559
Final Action 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Paula L. Bridgham, Division for Human Capital
Leadership and Merit System Accountability, Office of Personnel
Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1000
Fax: 202 606-3350
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AJ68
_______________________________________________________________________
3623. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
SYSTEMS
Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 5 USC 9701
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 970
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Office of
Personnel Management are issuing proposed regulations to establish a
new human resources (HR) management system within DHS, as authorized by
the Homeland Security Act of 2002. The affected subsystems include the
systems governing basic pay, classification, performance management,
labor relations, adverse actions (e.g., disciplinary actions), and
employee appeals. These changes are designed to ensure that DHS' human
resources management system aligns with the Department's critical
mission requirements and protects the civil service rights of its
employees.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/20/04 69 FR 8030
Final Action 11/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Donald J. Winstead, Office of Pay and Performance,
Personnel Systems and Oversight Group, Office of Personnel Management,
1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2818
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AK31
_______________________________________________________________________
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Long-Term Actions
_______________________________________________________________________
3624. TIME-IN-GRADE RESTRICTIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; EO 10577
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 300
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management will eliminate the
requirement that employees serve one year in-grade to be eligible for
promotion above the GS-5 level. The requirement to be eliminated is
separate from the qualifications requirement for one year's experience
at the next lowest grade or equivalent for promotion.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/15/94 59 FR 30717
NPRM Comment Period End 01/10/95 60 FR 2546
Final Action 12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Karen Jacobs, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AG06
_______________________________________________________________________
3625. MERIT PROMOTION AND INTERNAL PLACEMENT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 316; 5 CFR 335
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In an effort to provide agencies with greater flexibility and
to clarify existing flexibility, the Office of Personnel Management is
proposing to revise the regulations covering merit promotion and
internal placement. These regulations will provide a
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framework within which agencies may develop merit-based programs for
internal selections.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Karen Jacobs, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AI20
_______________________________________________________________________
3626. RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION THROUGH COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 332
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: OPM is issuing an interim regulation to allow agencies to
decide how candidates are referred for competitive appointment when
agencies fill multiple vacancies simultaneously. We are codifying a
long-standing practice (5 U.S.C. 3301 and 5 U.S.C. 3302) of providing
agencies with the option of either certifying a candidate for only one
vacancy at a time, or certifying a candidate simultaneously for all
vacancies for which that candidate expresses an interest, is eligible,
and is within reach.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 02/15/02 67 FR 7055
Interim Final Rule Effective 02/15/02
Final Action 12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Linda Watson, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AJ52
_______________________________________________________________________
3627. CLASSIFICATION UNDER THE GENERAL SCHEDULE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5112
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 511, subpart F; 5 CFR 511, subpart G
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The general schedule classification regulations require
updating to reflect current organizational nomenclature following a
reorganization within OPM.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Andrea J. Bright, Division for Strategic Human
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-3590
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AH38
_______________________________________________________________________
3628. PAY ADMINISTRATION; AVAILABILITY PAY FOR CRIMINAL INVESTIGATORS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5545(h); 5 USC 5548
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 550
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These final regulations will clarify a number of issues
relating to the administration of availability pay, a form of premium
pay for criminal investigators who are required to work, or be
available to work, substantial amounts of unscheduled overtime duty
based on the needs of the employing agency.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 12/23/94 59 FR 66149
Second Interim Final Rule 01/29/99 64 FR 4517
Final Action 12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Vicki Draper, Strategic Human Resources Policy
Division, Office of Personnel Management, Room 7H31, 1900 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AJ49
_______________________________________________________________________
3629. RETENTION ALLOWANCES
Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5754
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 575, subpart C
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These final regulations would provide agencies with greater
flexibility in the use of retention allowances by allowing them to pay
such allowances to employees who are likely to leave their positions
for other Federal employment under certain limited circumstances.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/10/01 66 FR 5491
NPRM Comment Period End 03/20/01
Final Action 12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jeanne D. Jacobson, Division for Strategic Human
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, Room 7H31, 1900 E
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AJ48
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3630. PROBATION ON INITIAL APPOINTMENT TO A COMPETITIVE POSITION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 3321
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 315, subpart H
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulation will permit agencies to use a competitive
service probationary period of up to three years, when the work of the
position cannot be properly evaluated in only one year. It will also
establish one year as the minimum probationary period.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Linda Watson, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AI47
_______________________________________________________________________
3631. REPAYMENT OF STUDENT LOANS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5379
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 537
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management proposes to revise the
rules implementing 5 U.S.C. 5379, which permits agencies to provide
student loan repayment benefits to candidates for Federal jobs or
current Federal employees when necessary to recruit and retain highly
qualified personnel. Except as otherwise stated in the supplementary
information, the purpose of the revision to part 537 is not to make
substantive changes, but rather to make part 537 more readable. As part
of this rewriting effort, the proposed regulations have been
reorganized and converted to a question-and-answer format (except for
the introductory sections on purpose and definitions).
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Vicki Draper, Strategic Human Resources Policy
Division, Office of Personnel Management, Room 7H31, 1900 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AK51
_______________________________________________________________________
3632. HUMAN CAPITAL PERFORMANCE FUND
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 54
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 540
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing interim
regulations to implement legislation creating the Human Capital
Performance Fund (HCPF). Agencies may use funds from the HCPF to
increase the pay of those employees who demonstrate exceptional
performance contributing to the achievement of their agency's mission.
These regulations provide the criteria and rules for allocating and
managing funds appropriated for the HCPF and granting and administering
payments made from the HCPF to employees. (Partially superceded by RIN
3206-AK66.)
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Sharon Herzberg, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 7H31, 1900 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]
Related RIN: Related to 3206-AK66
RIN: 3206-AK33
_______________________________________________________________________
3633. CORRECTION OF RETIREMENT COVERAGE ERRORS UNDER THE FEDERAL
ERRONEOUS RETIREMENT COVERAGE CORRECTION ACT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 106-265
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 839
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is amending its
regulations to include new rules for correcting certain retirement
coverage errors. We are amending the regulations to implement the
provisions of the Federal Erroneous Retirement Coverage Corrections Act
(FERCCA), title II of Public Law 106-265. The regulations will allow
agencies to correct affected coverage errors.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 03/19/01 66 FR 15605
Interim Final Rule Effective 03/19/01
Final Action 12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Cynthia Reinhold, Division for Strategic Human
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AJ38
_______________________________________________________________________
3634. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' GROUP LIFE INSURANCE (FEGLI) PROGRAM: EXPANDED
OPPORTUNITIES TO ELECT COVERAGE, MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES AND
CLARIFICATIONS, AND PLAIN LANGUAGE REWRITE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8716
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 870
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations increase the opportunities for employees to
elect coverage. They also include changes to
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FEGLI regulations that clarify procedures for signing and witnessing
designations of beneficiary, accepting designations of beneficiary by
facsimile, accepting DNA evidence to establish paternity, etc. They
also change the time frame for electing optional insurance when first
eligible from 31 days to 60 days and add information on Basic insurance
for certain Department of Defense employees under Public Law 106-398.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/27/00 65 FR 64530
NPRM 12/00/05
Final Action 12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Karen Leibach, Division for Strategic Human Resources
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AG63
_______________________________________________________________________
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Completed Actions
_______________________________________________________________________
3635. AGENCY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Duplicate of 3206-AK46 10/13/04
RIN: 3206-AK49
_______________________________________________________________________
3636. RESTORATION TO DUTY FROM UNIFORMED SERVICE OR COMPENSABLE INJURY;
PAY RATES AND SYSTEMS (GENERAL); PAY UNDER THE GENERAL SCHEDULE; PAY
UNDER THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Duplicate of 3206-AK61 10/13/04
RIN: 3206-AJ85
_______________________________________________________________________
3637. PREMIUM PAY LIMITATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 550
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 09/17/04 69 FR 55941
Final Action Effective 10/18/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Vicki Draper
Phone: 202 606-2858
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AJ56
_______________________________________________________________________
3638. EXTENDED ASSIGNMENT INCENTIVES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 575
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/16/04 69 FR 33536
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Vicki Draper
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AJ87
_______________________________________________________________________
3639. COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCES (NONFOREIGN AREAS); METHODOLOGY CHANGES
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 591
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 10/06/04 69 FR 59761
Final Action Effective 11/05/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Donald L. Paquin
Phone: 202 606-2838
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AK29
_______________________________________________________________________
3640. VOLUNTARY EARLY RETIREMENT UNDER THE HOMELAND SECURITY ACT OF 2004
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 831, 5 CFR 842
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/15/04 69 FR 33277
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Charles Gray
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AJ82
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3641. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS CHILDREN'S EQUITY
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890; 5 CFR 892
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 09/23/04 69 FR 56927
Final Action Effective 10/25/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Nataya Battle
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AJ34
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3642. EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OR USE OF FEDERAL
COMPUTER SYSTEMS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 930, subpart C
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/14/04 69 FR 32835
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: LaVeen Ponds
Phone: 202 606-1394
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AJ84
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3643. POSTING REGULATIONS
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 110
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/16/04 69 FR 33535
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert T. Coco
Phone: 202 606-1822
Fax: 202 606-0909
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AJ73
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3644. EMPLOYEE SURVEYS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 420
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 11/05/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Larry Lorenz
Phone: 202 606-0830
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AK39
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3645. REPAYMENT OF STUDENT LOANS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 537
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 04/20/04 69 FR 21039
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Vicki Draper
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3206-AK37
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