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


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Federal Acquisition Regulation;

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)






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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

48 CFR Ch. 1

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dated: September 28, 2004.

Ralph J. De Stefano,

Acting Director, Contract Policy Division.

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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3753        FAR Case 2003-027, Additional Commercial Contract Types...............................    9000-AK07
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                                     DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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3754        FAR Case 2003-015, Applicability of SDB and HUBZone Price Evaluation Factor...........    9000-AK02
3755        FAR Case 2004-006, Accounting for Unallowable Costs...................................    9000-AK06
3756        FAR Case 2004-007, Federal Technical Data Solution....................................    9000-AK08
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                                      DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3757        FAR Case 1999-025, Cost Accounting Standards Administration...........................    9000-AI70
3758        FAR Case 2001-031, Deferred Compensation and Post-Retirement Benefits Other Than          9000-AJ67
            Pensions..............................................................................
3759        FAR Case 2001-018, Applicability of the Cost Principles and Penalties for Unallowable     9000-AJ77
            Costs.................................................................................
3760        FAR Case 2002-004, Labor Standards for Contracts Involving Construction...............    9000-AJ79
3761        FAR Case 2002-024, Electronic Representations and Certifications......................    9000-AJ80
3762        FAR Case 2003-022, Special Emergency Procurement Authority............................    9000-AJ88
3763        FAR Case 2003-010, Mentor-Protege Program--Delegation of Approval Authority for Mentor-   9000-AJ90
            Protege Agreements....................................................................
3764        FAR Case 2003-023, Purchases From Federal Prison Industries--Requirement for Market       9000-AJ91
            Research..............................................................................
3765        FAR Case 2003-025, Telecommuting for Federal Contractors..............................    9000-AK03
3766        FAR Case 2004-020, Section 508 Micropurchases Exemption...............................    9000-AK05
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3767        FAR Case 1989-093, Implementation of the Anti-Lobbying Statute........................    9000-AD76
3768        FAR Case 1998-020, Hazardous Material Safety Data.....................................    9000-AJ21
3769        FAR Case 2001-021, Training and Education Cost Principle..............................    9000-AJ38
3770        FAR Case 2000-305, Commercially Available Off-the-Shelf Items.........................    9000-AJ55
3771        FAR Case 1999-402, FAR Part 27 Rewrite in Plain Language..............................    9000-AJ64
3772        FAR Case 2003-008, Share-in-Savings Contracting.......................................    9000-AJ74
3773        FAR Case 2002-021, Subcontracts for Commercial Items and Commercial Components........    9000-AJ75
3774        FAR Case 2002-023, Excluded Parties System Enhancement................................    9000-AJ78
3775        FAR Case 2003-002, Reimbursement of Relocation Costs on a Lump-Sum Basis..............    9000-AJ81
3776        FAR Case 2002-005, Transportation: Standard Industry Practices........................    9000-AJ84
3777        FAR Case 2004-002, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns.............    9000-AJ92
3778        FAR Case 2004-005, Gains and Losses...................................................    9000-AJ93
3779        FAR Case 2004-003, Payment Withholding................................................    9000-AJ94
3780        FAR Case 2003-021, Nonavailable Articles--Policy......................................    9000-AJ95
3781        FAR Case 2004-004, Incentives for Use of Performance-Based Contracting for Services...    9000-AJ97
3782        FAR Case 2002-015, Government Property Rental and Special Tooling.....................    9000-AJ99
3783        FAR Case 2003-018, Performance-Based Service Acquisition..............................    9000-AK00
3784        FAR Case 2003-029, Powers of Attorney for Bid Bonds...................................    9000-AK01
3785        FAR Case 2004-010, Notification of Employee Rights--Union Dues and Fees...............    9000-AK04
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                                      DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Completed Actions
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3786        FAR Case 2000-608, New Consolidated Form for Selection of Architect-Engineer              9000-AJ15
            Contractors (SF-330)..................................................................
3787        FAR Case 2002-011, Procurement of Printing and Duplicating Through the Government         9000-AJ51
            Printing Office.......................................................................
3788        FAR Case 1999-603, Federal Supply Schedule Services and Blanket Purchase Agreements...    9000-AJ63
3789        FAR Case 2002-006, Application of the Cost Principles and Procedures and Accounting       9000-AJ65
            for Unallowable Costs.................................................................
3790        FAR Case 2002-008, Gain and Losses, Maintenance and Repair Costs and Material Costs...    9000-AJ69
3791        FAR Case 2003-007, Buy American Act--Nonavailable Articles............................    9000-AJ72
3792        FAR Case 2002-017, Elimination of Standard Form 1417, Pre-Solicitation Notice             9000-AJ73
            (Construction Contract)...............................................................
3793        FAR Case 2003-013, Procurement List...................................................    9000-AJ82
3794        FAR Case 2002-013, Definitions Clause.................................................    9000-AJ83
3795        FAR Case 2003-016, Free Trade Agreements--Chile and Singapore and Trade Agreements        9000-AJ87
            Thresholds............................................................................
3796        FAR Case 2004-008, Designated Countries--New European Union Members...................    9000-AJ96
3797        FAR Case 2004-009, Determining Official for Employment Provision Compliance--             9000-AJ98
            Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).................................................
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)       Prerule Stage






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3753.  FAR CASE 2003-027, ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL 
CONTRACT TYPES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 10; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 16; 48 CFR 52; . . 
 

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This advance notice of proposed rulemaking is being issued to 
solicit comments that can be used to assist in the implementation of 
section 1432 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
2004 (Public Law 108-136) in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). 
This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and 
Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. 
This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           09/20/04                    69 FR 56316
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/19/04

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Next Action Undetermined         To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AK07
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR) Proposed Rule Stage






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3754.  FAR CASE 2003-015, APPLICABILITY OF SDB AND 
HUBZONE PRICE EVALUATION FACTOR

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) at 
the request of the Small Business Administration, in order to remove 
some of the exceptions to the applicability of the Small Disadvantaged 
Business (SDB) and HUBZone price evaluation factor. This regulatory 
action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under 
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a 
major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/02/04                    69 FR 53780
NPRM Comment Period End         11/01/04
Next Action Undetermined         To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AK02
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3755.  FAR CASE 2004-006, ACCOUNTING FOR UNALLOWABLE 
COSTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) by 
revising FAR 31.201-6, Accounting for Unallowable Costs. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule 
is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/28/04                    69 FR 58014
NPRM Comment Period End         11/29/04
Next Action Undetermined         To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AK06
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3756.  FAR CASE 2004-007, FEDERAL TECHNICAL DATA 
SOLUTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
provide for the access and distribution of solicitation requirements or 
other documents (e.g., technical specifications, maps, building 
designs, schedules, etc.) when controls are necessary according to 
agency procedures through the Federal Technical Data Solution (FedTeds) 
website in lieu of the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE). This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule 
is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/01/04                    69 FR 63436
NPRM Comment Period End         01/03/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AK08

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3757. FAR CASE 1999-025, COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 30; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/18/00                    65 FR 20854
NPRM Comment Period End         06/19/00
NPRM                            07/03/03                    68 FR 40104
NPRM Comment Period End         09/02/03
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AI70
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3758. FAR CASE 2001-031, DEFERRED COMPENSATION AND POST-RETIREMENT 
BENEFITS OTHER THAN PENSIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/03/03                    68 FR 33326
NPRM Comment Period End         08/04/03
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ67
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3759. FAR CASE 2001-018, APPLICABILITY OF THE COST PRINCIPLES AND 
PENALTIES FOR UNALLOWABLE COSTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ77
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3760. FAR CASE 2002-004, LABOR STANDARDS FOR CONTRACTS INVOLVING 
CONSTRUCTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/23/03                    68 FR 74404
NPRM Comment Period End         02/23/04
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ79
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3761. FAR CASE 2002-024, ELECTRONIC REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/27/04                     69 FR 4012
NPRM Comment Period End         03/29/04
Correction                      02/05/04                     69 FR 5480
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 9000-AJ80
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3762. FAR CASE 2003-022, SPECIAL EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 428a

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 10; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 13; 48 CFR 15; 48 
CFR 19; 48 CFR 25; . . .

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/23/04                     69 FR 8312
Interim Final Rule Effective    02/23/04
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/23/04
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ88
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3763. FAR CASE 2003-010, MENTOR-PROTEGE PROGRAM--DELEGATION OF APPROVAL 
AUTHORITY FOR MENTOR-PROTEGE AGREEMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 19

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/06/04                    69 FR 18244
NPRM Comment Period End         06/07/04
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ90
_______________________________________________________________________




3764. FAR CASE 2003-023, PURCHASES FROM FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES--
REQUIREMENT FOR MARKET RESEARCH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/26/04                    69 FR 16148
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/26/04

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Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/25/04
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ91
_______________________________________________________________________




3765.  FAR CASE 2003-025, TELECOMMUTING FOR FEDERAL 
CONTRACTORS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 7; 48 CFR 11; 48 CFR 13; 48 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement section 1428 of the Services Acquisition Reform Act of 2003, 
title XIV of Public Law 108-136, Authorization of Telecommuting for 
Federal Contractors. This regulatory action was not subject to review 
under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not 
a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/05/04                    69 FR 59701
Interim Final Rule Effective    10/05/04
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/06/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AK03
_______________________________________________________________________




3766.  FAR CASE 2004-020, SECTION 508 MICROPURCHASES 
EXEMPTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 39

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
extend the micro-purchase exemption for purchasing electronic and 
information technology (EIT) that conforms to the requirements of 
section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 from October 1, 2004, to 
April 1, 2005. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/05/04                    69 FR 59702
Interim Final Rule Effective    10/05/04
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/06/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AK05
_______________________________________________________________________


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






_______________________________________________________________________




3767. FAR CASE 1989-093, IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ANTI-LOBBYING STATUTE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 101-121, sec 319

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 3; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.regulations.gov

[[Page 74084]]

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

RIN: 9000-AD76
_______________________________________________________________________




3768. FAR CASE 1998-020, HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 23; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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




3769. FAR CASE 2001-021, TRAINING AND EDUCATION COST PRINCIPLE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ38
_______________________________________________________________________




3770. FAR CASE 2000-305, COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE OFF-THE-SHELF ITEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/30/03                     68 FR 4874
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/31/03
NPRM                            01/15/04                     69 FR 2448
NPRM Comment Period End         03/15/04
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ55
_______________________________________________________________________




3771. FAR CASE 1999-402, FAR PART 27 REWRITE IN PLAIN LANGUAGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/28/03                    68 FR 31790
NPRM Comment Period End         07/28/03
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

[[Page 74085]]

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ64
_______________________________________________________________________




3772. FAR CASE 2003-008, SHARE-IN-SAVINGS CONTRACTING

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 16; 48 CFR 39

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/01/03                    68 FR 56613
Correction                      10/15/03                    68 FR 59447
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/31/03                    68 FR 56613
NPRM                            07/02/04                    69 FR 40514
NPRM Comment Period End         08/31/04


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ74
_______________________________________________________________________




3773. FAR CASE 2002-021, SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS AND 
COMMERCIAL COMPONENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 44; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/27/03                    68 FR 61302
NPRM Comment Period End         12/26/03
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ75
_______________________________________________________________________




3774. FAR CASE 2002-023, EXCLUDED PARTIES SYSTEM ENHANCEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
curtail the publication and obviate the need to publish the hardcopy 
publication of the List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement 
and Nonprocurement Programs (List of Parties) produced by the 
Government Printing Office (GPO) and publish an electronic list of 
parties excluded from doing business with the Federal Government online 
identified as the Excluded Parties List System (System). The new 
electronic list will enable agencies to input their data directly to 
the Excluded Parties List System; improve the reliability of the System 
content by allowing content owners to directly input entries; provide 
access to historical data that was previously provided through Freedom 
of Information Act (FOIA) procedures; enhance the ability to verify 
entries by permitting search by exact name and social security number; 
and shorten the lead time between exclusionary action taken by agencies 
and updating the list. This regulatory action was not subject to Office 
of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/01/03                    68 FR 67354
NPRM Comment Period End         01/30/04


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ78
_______________________________________________________________________




3775. FAR CASE 2003-002, REIMBURSEMENT OF RELOCATION COSTS ON A LUMP-SUM 
BASIS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 74086]]

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ81
_______________________________________________________________________




3776. FAR CASE 2002-005, TRANSPORTATION: STANDARD INDUSTRY PRACTICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ84
_______________________________________________________________________




3777. FAR CASE 2004-002, SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS 
CONCERNS

Priority: Other Significant

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

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

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/05/04                    69 FR 25274
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/05/04
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/06/04
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ92
_______________________________________________________________________




3778. FAR CASE 2004-005, GAINS AND LOSSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/21/04                    69 FR 29380
NPRM Comment Period End         07/20/04
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ93
_______________________________________________________________________




3779. FAR CASE 2004-003, PAYMENT WITHHOLDING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/25/04                    69 FR 29838
NPRM Comment Period End         07/26/04
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

[[Page 74087]]

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ94
_______________________________________________________________________




3780. FAR CASE 2003-021, NONAVAILABLE ARTICLES--POLICY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/24/04                    69 FR 29632
NPRM Comment Period End         07/23/04


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ95
_______________________________________________________________________




3781.  FAR CASE 2004-004, INCENTIVES FOR USE OF 
PERFORMANCE-BASED CONTRACTING FOR SERVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 4; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 37; 48 CFR 52; . . 
 

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement sections 1431 and 1433 of the National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (Pub. L. 108-136). This regulatory action was 
not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive 
Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This is not a major rule under 5 
U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/18/04                    69 FR 34226
Interim Final Rule Effective    06/18/04
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/17/04
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ97
_______________________________________________________________________




3782.  FAR CASE 2002-015, GOVERNMENT PROPERTY RENTAL 
AND SPECIAL TOOLING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 45; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
incorporate Class Deviation 98-00010, Use and Charges, and Class 
Deviation 98-00010, Special Tooling, both of which have been applicable 
to the Department of Defense since 1998. Both deviations are 
appropriate for application across the Federal Government. The change 
clarifies the basis for determining the rental charges for the use of 
Government property and is intended to promote the dual use of such 
property. It also revises the special tooling clause and addresses the 
issue of title to special tooling. This regulatory action was not 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 
U.S.C. 804. The Paperwork Reduction Act (Pub. L. 104-13) does apply.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/15/04                    69 FR 42544
NPRM Comment Period End         09/13/04


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ99
_______________________________________________________________________




3783.  FAR CASE 2003-018, PERFORMANCE-BASED SERVICE 
ACQUISITION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 7; 48 CFR 11; 48 CFR 16; 48 CFR 37; 48 
CFR 39; . . .

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
change the terms performance-based contracting (PBC) and performance-
based service contracting (PBSC) to performance-based acquisition (PBA) 
or performance-based service acquisition (PBSA) in areas of the FAR 
where appropriate. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/21/04                    69 FR 43712
NPRM Comment Period End         09/20/04
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

[[Page 74088]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AK00
_______________________________________________________________________




3784.  FAR CASE 2003-029, POWERS OF ATTORNEY FOR BID 
BONDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 28

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
establish that a copy of an original power of attorney, including a 
photocopy or facsimile copy, when submitted in support of a bid bond, 
is sufficient evidence of the authority to bind the surety. The 
authenticity and enforceability of the power of attorney at the time of 
the bid opening will be treated as a matter of responsibility. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule 
is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/23/04                    69 FR 51936
NPRM Comment Period End         10/22/04
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AK01
_______________________________________________________________________




3785.  FAR CASE 2004-010, NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE 
RIGHTS--UNION DUES AND FEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement Executive Order 13201, Notification of Employee Rights 
Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees. This regulatory action was 
not subject to review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 
1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13) is deemed to apply 
because the rule contains information collection requirements already 
covered by DOL rulemaking at 69 FR 16376.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AK04
_______________________________________________________________________


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






_______________________________________________________________________




3786. FAR CASE 2000-608, NEW CONSOLIDATED FORM FOR SELECTION OF 
ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTORS (SF-330)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/08/04                     69 FR 1051

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ15
_______________________________________________________________________




3787. FAR CASE 2002-011, PROCUREMENT OF PRINTING AND DUPLICATING THROUGH 
THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE

Priority: Other Significant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       10/13/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ51
_______________________________________________________________________




3788. FAR CASE 1999-603, FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE SERVICES AND BLANKET 
PURCHASE AGREEMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 8; 48 CFR 38

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/18/04                    69 FR 34231
Final Action Effective          07/19/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ63
_______________________________________________________________________




3789. FAR CASE 2002-006, APPLICATION OF THE COST PRINCIPLES AND 
PROCEDURES AND ACCOUNTING FOR UNALLOWABLE COSTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/18/04                    69 FR 34214
Final Action Effective          07/19/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ65
_______________________________________________________________________




3790. FAR CASE 2002-008, GAIN AND LOSSES, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR COSTS 
AND MATERIAL COSTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 15; 48 CFR 31

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/18/04                    69 FR 34242
Final Action Effective          07/19/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ69
_______________________________________________________________________




3791. FAR CASE 2003-007, BUY AMERICAN ACT--NONAVAILABLE ARTICLES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 25

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/18/04                    69 FR 34241
Final Action Effective          07/19/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ72
_______________________________________________________________________




3792. FAR CASE 2002-017, ELIMINATION OF STANDARD FORM 1417, PRE-
SOLICITATION NOTICE (CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/05/04                    69 FR 59699
Final Action Effective          11/04/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ73
_______________________________________________________________________




3793. FAR CASE 2003-013, PROCUREMENT LIST

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 8

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/18/04                    69 FR 34229
Final Action Effective          07/19/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ82
_______________________________________________________________________




3794. FAR CASE 2002-013, DEFINITIONS CLAUSE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/18/04                    69 FR 34228
Final Action Effective          07/19/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ83
_______________________________________________________________________




3795. FAR CASE 2003-016, FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS--CHILE AND SINGAPORE AND 
TRADE AGREEMENTS THRESHOLDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/05/04                    69 FR 59700
Final Action Effective          10/05/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ87
_______________________________________________________________________




3796.  FAR CASE 2004-008, DESIGNATED COUNTRIES -- NEW 
EUROPEAN UNION MEMBERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation to 
implement a determination by the United States

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Trade Representative (USTR) under the Trade Agreements Act that 
suppliers from the 10 new member states of the European Communities are 
eligible to participate in U.S. Government procurement under the 
conditions of the World Trade Organization Government Procurement 
Agreement (WTO GPA).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/18/04                    69 FR 34239
Final Action Effective          06/18/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ96
_______________________________________________________________________




3797.  FAR CASE 2004-009, DETERMINING OFFICIAL FOR 
EMPLOYMENT PROVISION COMPLIANCE--IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT (INA)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 9

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) by 
revising the responsibility for determining when a contractor is not in 
compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to include 
both the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security, 
pursuant to Executive Order 13286 published March 5, 2003. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule 
is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/18/04                    69 FR 34230
Final Action Effective          06/18/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ98
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