[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Department of Defense Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)






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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

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

33 CFR Ch. II

36 CFR Ch. III

48 CFR Ch. II

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

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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

     This 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. The Department of 
Defense's Statement of Regulatory Priorities is included in part 
II.

     This agenda updates the report published on June 28, 2004, and 
includes regulations expected to be issued and under review over 
the next 12 months. The next agenda is scheduled to be published in 
the spring of 2005, with the next regulatory plan scheduled to be 
published in the fall of 2005. In addition to this agenda, DoD 
components also publish rulemaking notices pertaining to their 
specific statutory administration requirements as required.

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

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

     For general information on Office of the Secretary 
regulations, other than those which are procurement-related, 
contact Ms. Juanita Irving, telephone 703-601-4722, or write to 
Directives and Records Division, Executive Services and 
Communications Directorate, Washington Headquarters Services, 201 
12th Street, Suite 501, Arlington, Virginia 22202, or e-mail: 
[email protected].

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

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

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

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

     For general information on Department of the Air Force 
regulations, contact Mrs. Pamela D. Fitzgerald, telephone 703-601-
2835, or write to Department of the Air Force, AF-CIO/RR, 1155 Air 
Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330-1155, or e-mail: 
[email protected].

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

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

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

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

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

1. Regulatory Flexibility Act;

2. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995;

3. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995.

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     Those DoD issuances, which are directly applicable under these 
statutes, will be identified in the agenda and their action status 
indicated. Generally, the regulatory status reports in this agenda 
will contain five sections: (1) Prerule stage; (2) proposed rule 
stage; (3) final rule stage; (4) completed actions; and (5) long-
term actions. Where certain regulatory actions indicate that small 
entities are affected, the effect on these entities may not 
necessarily have significant economic impact on a substantial 
number of these entities as defined in the Regulatory Flexibility 
Act (5 U.S.C. 601(6)).

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

Dated:  September 28, 2004.

 Howard G. Becker,

Deputy Director, Administration and Management.

                                  Office of the Secretary--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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723         Restoration Advisory Boards (RABs)....................................................    0790-AG31
724         Defense Contract Management Agency Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program..........    0790-AH00
725         DoD Contractors' Safety Manual (DoD 4145.26-M)........................................    0790-AH76
726         Armed Services Exchange Regulations (ASER) (DoD Instruction 1330.21)..................    0790-AH77
727         Voluntary State Tax Withholding From Retired Pay......................................    0790-AH78
728         Emergency Security Control Of Air Traffic (ESCAT) Plan................................    0790-AH81
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                                    Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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729         National Security Education Program (NSEP) Grants to Institutions of Higher Education     0790-AF59
            (DoD Instruction 1025.5)..............................................................
730         Settling Personnel and General Claims and Processing Advance Decision Requests........    0790-AG47
731         Personnel Security Policies for Granting Access to Classified Information.............    0790-AG54
732         National Policy on Reciprocity of Facilities and Guidelines for Implementation of         0790-AG55
            Reciprocity...........................................................................
733         National Policy on Technical Surveillance Countermeasures.............................    0790-AG56
734         Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of        0790-AG76
            Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations........................
735         Waiver of Debts Resulting From Erroneous Payments of Pay and Allowances (DoD Directive    0790-AG90
            1340.21)..............................................................................
736         Waiver Procedures for Debts Resulting From Erroneous Payments of Pay and Allowances       0790-AG91
            (DoD Instruction 1340.23).............................................................
737         Development of a Munitions Response Site Prioritization Protocol......................    0790-AG94
738         Review of the Manual for Courts-Martial (DoD Directive 5500.17).......................    0790-AG99
739         Implementation of Section 740 of the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform       0790-AH02
            Act for the 21st Century and Section 1051 of the National Defense Authorization Act
            for Fiscal Year 2003..................................................................
740         Provision of Early Intervention and Special Education Services to Eligible DoD            0790-AH70
            Dependents............................................................................
741         Criminal Jurisdiction Over Civilians Employed By or Accompanying the Armed Forces         0790-AH73
            Outside the United States, Service Members, and Former Service Members................
742         Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Department of Defense..    0790-AH74
743         DoD Grant and Agreement Regulations...................................................    0790-AH75
744         Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects...................................    0790-AH79
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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745         Procedures for Settling Personnel and General Claims and Processing Advance Decision      0790-AG89
            Requests..............................................................................
746         Vending Facility Program for the Blind on Federal Property (DoD Directive 1125.3).....    0790-AH80
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                          Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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747         Patent Rights--Ownership by the Contractor (Large Business) (DFARS Case 2001-D015)....    0750-AD72
748         Protests, Disputes, and Appeals (DFARS Case 2003-D010)................................    0750-AE01
749         Cost Accounting Standards (DFARS Case 2003-D015)......................................    0750-AE10
750         Geographic Use of the Term ``United States'' (DFARS Case 2001-D003)...................    0750-AE12
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                            Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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751         Incremental Funding, Fixed-Price Contracts (DFARS Case 1990-037)......................    0750-AA07
752         Codification and Modification of Berry Amendment (DFARS Case 2002-D002)...............    0750-AD76
753         Approval of Service Contracts and Task Orders (DFARS Case 2002-D024)..................    0750-AD81
754         Purchase Card Internal Controls (DFARS Case 2002-D025)................................    0750-AD87
755         Improper Business Practices, Organizational Conflicts of Interest, and Debarment          0750-AE02
            (DFARS Case 2003-D012)................................................................
756         Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information (DFARS Case 2003-D038)...............    0750-AE03
757         Contractor Qualifications Relating to Contract Placement (DFARS Case 2003-D011).......    0750-AE06
758         Government Source Inspection Requirements (DFARS Case 2002-D032)......................    0750-AE08
759         Unique Item Identification and Property Valuation (DFARS Case 2003-D081)..............    0750-AE09
760         Central Contractor Registration (DFARS Case 2003-D040)................................    0750-AE11
761         Laws Inapplicable to Commercial Subcontracts (DFARS Case 2003-D018)...................    0750-AE14
762         Tax Procedures for Overseas Contracts (DFARS Case 2003-D031)..........................    0750-AE18
763         Resolving Tax Problems (DFARS Case 2003-D032).........................................    0750-AE19
764         Architect-Engineer Services (DFARS Case 2003-D035)....................................    0750-AE20
765         Contracting for Architect-Engineer Services (DFARS Case 2003-D105)....................    0750-AE21
766         Publicizing Contract Actions (DFARS Case 2003-D016)...................................    0750-AE22
767         Competition Requirements (DFARS Case 2003-D017).......................................    0750-AE23
768         Sealed Bidding (DFARS Case 2003-D076).................................................    0750-AE24
769         Contract Period for Task and Delivery Order Contracts (DFARS Case 2003-D097)..........    0750-AE25
770         Firefighting Services Contracts (DFARS Case 2003-D107)................................    0750-AE26
771         Contractor Use of Government Supply Sources (DFARS Case 2003-D045)....................    0750-AE28
772         DoD Pilot Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program (DFARS Case 2003-D013).................    0750-AE29
773         Threshold for Small Business Specialist Review (DFARS Case 2003-D060).................    0750-AE30
774         Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program (DFARS Case 2003-D063)...........    0750-AE31
775         Acquisition of Commercial Items (DFARS Case 2003-D074)................................    0750-AE32
776         Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Leader Company Contracting (DFARS Case 2003-D092)..    0750-AE33
777         Payment and Billing Instructions (DFARS Case 2003-D009)...............................    0750-AE34
778         Major Systems Acquisition (DFARS Case 2003-D030)......................................    0750-AE35
779         Bonds (DFARS Case 2003-D033)..........................................................    0750-AE36
780         Cost Principles and Procedures (DFARS Case 2003-D036).................................    0750-AE37
781         Insurance (DFARS Case 2003-D037)......................................................    0750-AE38
782         Removal of Obsolete Research and Development Contracting Procedures (DFARS Case 2003-     0750-AE39
            D058).................................................................................
783         Research and Development Contracting (DFARS Case 2003-D067)...........................    0750-AE40
784         Procedures, Guidance, and Information (DFARS Case 2003-D090)..........................    0750-AE41
785         Contractors Accompanying a Force Deployed (DFARS Case 2003-D087)......................    0750-AE42
786         Free Trade Agreements--Chile and Singapore (DFARS Case 2003-D088).....................    0750-AE43
787         Written Assurance of Technical Data Conformity (DFARS Case 2003-D104).................    0750-AE45
788         Reporting Contract Performance Outside the United States (DFARS Case 2004-D001).......    0750-AE46
789         Consolidation of Contract Requirements (DFARS Case 2003-D109).........................    0750-AE48
790         Transition of Weapons-Related Prototype Projects to Follow-On Contracts (DFARS Case       0750-AE49
            2003-D106)............................................................................
791         Personal Services Contracts (DFARS Case 2003-D103)....................................    0750-AE50
792         Quality Control of Aviation Critical Safety Items and Related Services (DFARS Case        0750-AE51
            2003-D101)............................................................................
793         Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) Carbon Fiber--Restriction to Domestic Sources (DFARS Case 2004-   0750-AE52
            D002).................................................................................
794         Extension of Partnership Agreement Under the 8(a) Program (DFARS Case 2004-D015)......    0750-AE56
795         Purchases From Federal Prison Industries--Deletion of Duplicative Text (DFARS Case        0750-AE57
            2004-D005)............................................................................
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                           Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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796         Radio Frequency Identification (DFARS Case 2004-D011).................................    0750-AE55
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                           Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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797         Information Assurance (DFARS Case 2002-D020)..........................................    0750-AD86
798         Follow-On Production Contracts for Products Developed Pursuant to Prototype Projects      0750-AD88
            (DFARS Case 2002-D023)................................................................
799         Fish, Shellfish, or Seafood Products (DFARS Case 2002-D034)...........................    0750-AD91
800         Indian Incentive Program--Commercial Items (DFARS Case 2002-D033).....................    0750-AD97
801         Multiyear Procurement Authority for Environmental Services for Military Installations     0750-AD99
            (DFARS Case 2003-D004)................................................................
802         Production Surveillance and Reporting (DFARS Case 2002-D015)..........................    0750-AE07
803         Use of FAR Part 12 for Performance-Based Contracting for Services (DFARS Case 2003-       0750-AE27
            D111).................................................................................
804         Berry Amendment Changes (DFARS Case 2003-D099)........................................    0750-AE44
805         Acquisition Plans--Corrosion Prevention and Mitigation (DFARS Case 2004-D004).........    0750-AE53
806         Definition of Terrorist Country (DFARS Case 2003-D098)................................    0750-AE54
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                                    Department of the Army--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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807         Decorations, Medals, Ribbons, and Similar Devices.....................................    0702-AA41
808         Law Enforcement Reporting.............................................................    0702-AA42
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                                    Department of the Army--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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809         Foreign Acquisition...................................................................    0702-AA38
810         Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses..........................................    0702-AA39
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                                    Department of the Army--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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811         Publication of Rules Affecting the Public.............................................    0702-AA40
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                                   U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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812         Regulatory Program of the Army Corps of Engineers and Historic Properties.............    0710-AA51
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                                U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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813         Environmental Quality; Procedures for Implementing the National Environmental Policy      0710-AA42
            Act (NEPA)............................................................................
814         Compensatory Mitigation for Losses of Aquatic Resources...............................    0710-AA55
815         Nationwide Permit Program Regulations.................................................    0710-AA60
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                                 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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816         United States Coast Guard Restricted Area, Coast Guard Base Mobile, Mobile, Alabama...    0710-AA56
817         United States Marine Corps Restricted Area and Danger Zone, Brickyard Creek and           0710-AA57
            Tributaries and the Broad River, Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort, South Carolina...
818         United States Army Danger Zone; Salt River, Rolling Fork River, and Otter Creek; U.S.     0710-AA58
            Army Garrison, Fort Knox Military Reservation; Fort Knox, Kentucky....................
819         Department of the Army, Fort Richardson Alaska, Small Arms Complex, Fort Wainwright,      0710-AA59
            Alaska................................................................................
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                                 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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820         Regulatory Programs of the Corps of Engineers, Endangered Species Act; Scope of           0710-AA43
            Analysis..............................................................................
821         Cost-Sharing Requirements Under the Ability To Pay Provisions.........................    0710-AA44
822         Special Events Rule...................................................................    0710-AA53
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                                 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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823         Natural Disaster Procedures: Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Activities of the       0710-AA47
            Corps of Engineers....................................................................
824         Clean Water Act Regulatory Definition of ``Waters of the United States''..............    0710-AA50
825         Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment Rule......................................    0710-AA54
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                                    Department of the Navy--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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826         Shipbuilding Capability Preservation Agreements.......................................    0703-AA50
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                                    Department of the Navy--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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827         Release of Official Information for Litigation Purposes and Testimony by the              0703-AA74
            Department of the Navy Personnel......................................................
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                       Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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828         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Hospital         0720-AA20
            Payment for Ambulatory Care...........................................................
829         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Exception to     0720-AA41
            the CHAMPUS Dual Compensation/Conflict of Interest Provisions.........................
830         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Prosthetic       0720-AA49
            Devices...............................................................................
831         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Double           0720-AA50
            Coverage..............................................................................
832         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Establishment    0720-AA56
            of an Appeals Process for TRICARE Claimcheck Denials..................................
833         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Methodology      0720-AA57
            for Coverage of NIH-Sponsored Clinical Trials.........................................
834         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services; Individual Case            0720-AA65
            Management Program for Persons With Extraordinary Conditions (ICMP-PEC)...............
835         TRICARE; Prime Remote for Active Duty Family Members..................................    0720-AA68
836         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Voluntary        0720-AA69
            Disenrollment From the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP)..........................
837         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS): Enuretic         0720-AA70
            Devices, Breast Reconstructive Surgery, PFPWD Valid Authorization Period, Early
            Intervention Services.................................................................
838         TRICARE; Waiver of Certain TRICARE Deductibles; Clarification of the TRICARE Prime        0720-AA72
            Enrollment Period.....................................................................
839         TRICARE; Sub-Acute Care Program; Uniform Skilled Nursing Facility Benefit; Home Health    0720-AA73
            Care Benefit; Adopting Medicare Payment Methods for Skilled Nursing Facilities and
            Home Health Care Providers............................................................
840         TRICARE; Changes Included in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year       0720-AA77
            2002 (NDAA-02) and a Technical Correction Included in the NDAA-03.....................
841         TRICARE; Elimination of Nonavailability Statement and Referral Authorization              0720-AA79
            Requirements and Elimination of Specialized Treatment Services Program................
842         TRICARE; Changes Included in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year       0720-AA85
            2003 (NDAA-03)........................................................................
843         TRICARE; Coordination of Benefits Between TRICARE and The Department of Veterans          0720-AA87
            Affairs...............................................................................
844         TRICARE Program; Rare Diseases Definition and Partial List of Examples of Unproven        0720-AA88
            Drugs, Devices, Medical Treatments, or Procedures.....................................
845         TRICARE; Changes to NDAA FY02 and Technical Correction to NDAA FY03...................    0720-AA89
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                       Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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846         TRICARE; CHAMPUS; Appeals and Hearings Procedures, Formal Review......................    0720-AA74
847         TRICARE Program; Inclusion of Anesthesiologist's Assistants as Authorized Providers;      0720-AA76
            Coverage of Cardiac Rehabilitation in Freestanding Cardiac Rehabilitation Facilities..
848         TRICARE: Individual Case Management: Program for Persons With Disabilities: Extended      0720-AA78
            Benefits for Disabled Family Members of Active Duty Service Members: Custodial Care...
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Department of Defense (DOD)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (OS)



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723. RESTORATION ADVISORY BOARDS (RABS)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 202

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/06/96                    61 FR 40764

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NPRM Comment Period End         11/04/96                    61 FR 40765
NPRM Extension of Comment Period11/19/96                    61 FR 58803
NPRM Comment Period End         01/20/97
Second NPRM                     11/00/04
Second NPRM Comment Period End  01/00/05
Final Action                    03/00/05
Final Action Effective          05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 289

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0790-AH00
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725. DOD CONTRACTORS' SAFETY MANUAL (DOD 4145.26-M)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 184

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0790-AH76
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726. ARMED SERVICES EXCHANGE REGULATIONS (ASER) (DOD INSTRUCTION 
1330.21)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 50

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0790-AH77
_______________________________________________________________________




727. VOLUNTARY STATE TAX WITHHOLDING FROM RETIRED PAY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 1045

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 78

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0790-AH78
_______________________________________________________________________




728.  EMERGENCY SECURITY CONTROL OF AIR TRAFFIC 
(ESCAT) PLAN

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 245

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule incorporates provisions and actions for the newly 
formed Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security 
Administration in addition to the Department of Transportation and the 
Federal Aviation Administration.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/05

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: William Whalen, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 416-3016

William Mahony, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, Defense 
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 697-6554

RIN: 0790-AH81
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (OS)



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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1141(a)

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 206

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/19/94                    59 FR 26116
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/18/94
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/05/94
Final Action                    11/00/04
Final Action Effective          01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 0790-AF59
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 281

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/14/02                    67 FR 68956
NPRM Comment Period End         01/13/03
Final Action                    11/00/04
Final Action Effective          01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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

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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: EO 12968

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 147

Legal Deadline: None

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

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/30/98                     63 FR 4572
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/24/98
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/31/98
Final Action                    11/00/04
Final Action Effective          01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0790-AG54
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: EO 12968

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 148

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    09/16/97                     63 FR 4580
Interim Final Rule              01/30/98                     63 FR 4580
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/31/98
Final Action                    11/00/04
Final Action Effective          01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0790-AG55
_______________________________________________________________________




733. NATIONAL POLICY ON TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCE COUNTERMEASURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: EO 12968

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 149

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    09/16/97                     63 FR 4582
Interim Final Rule              01/30/98                     63 FR 4582
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/31/98
Final Action                    11/00/04
Final Action Effective          01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0790-AG56
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC 113

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 22; 32 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/16/00                    65 FR 14405
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/17/00
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/15/00
Final Action                    11/00/04
Final Action Effective          01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0790-AG76
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 283

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes policy and assigns responsibilities for 
considering applications for the waiver of debts resulting from 
erroneous payments of pay and allowances (including travel and 
transportation allowances) to or on behalf of members of the Uniformed 
Services and civilian DoD employees. The Legislative Branch 
Appropriations Act of 1996 transferred to the Director of the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) the Comptroller General's authority to 
settle claims. The

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OMB Director subsequently delegated some of these authorities to the 
Department of Defense (DoD). Later, the General Accounting Office Act 
of 1996 codified many of these delegations to the Secretary of Defense 
and others and transferred to the OMB Director the authority of the 
Comptroller General to waive uniformed service member and employee 
debts arising out of the erroneous payment of pay or allowances 
exceeding $1,500. The OMB Director subsequently delegated the authority 
to waive such debts of uniformed service members and DoD employees to 
the Secretary of Defense. The Secretary of Defense further delegated 
his claims settlement and waiver authorities to the General Counsel. 
This rule implements the reassignment of the Comptroller General's 
former duties within the Department of Defense with little impact on 
the public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/14/02                    67 FR 68963
NPRM Comment Period End         01/13/03
Final Action                    11/00/04
Final Action Effective          01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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




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

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 284

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/14/02                    67 FR 68965
NPRM Comment Period End         01/13/03
Final Action                    11/00/04
Final Action Effective          01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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




737. DEVELOPMENT OF A MUNITIONS RESPONSE SITE PRIORITIZATION PROTOCOL

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 2710

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 179

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           03/20/02                    67 FR 12937
ANPRM Comment Period End        05/20/02
NPRM                            08/22/03                    68 FR 50900
NPRM; Correction                09/11/03                    68 FR 53532
NPRM Comment Period End         11/20/03                    68 FR 50900
Final Action                    01/00/05
Final Action Effective          03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 0790-AG94
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: EO 12473; 10 USC 47

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 152

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Defense promulgates procedures implementing 
Executive Order 12473, dated July 13, 1984, calling upon the Secretary 
of Defense to cause an annual review of

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    05/03/03                    68 FR 36915
Interim Final Rule              06/20/03                    68 FR 36915
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/19/03
Final Action                    11/00/04
Final Action Effective          01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0790-AG99
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 207

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule prescribes regulations to implement section 740 of 
the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st 
Century (Pub. L. 106-181) and section 1051 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 (Pub. L. 107-314). The 
regulations will establish procedures for the sale of excess Department 
of Defense aircraft to persons or entities that provide oil spill 
response services (including the application of oil dispersants by air) 
pursuant to an oil spill response plan that has been approved by the 
Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/22/03                    68 FR 27904
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/22/03
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/21/03
Final Action                    11/00/04
Final Action Effective          01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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




740. PROVISION OF EARLY INTERVENTION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES TO 
ELIGIBLE DOD DEPENDENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 57

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements the Individuals with Disabilities 
Education Act, as amended in 1997. The rule integrates into one policy 
both 32 CFR part 57 (which concerned provision of early intervention 
and special education to eligible DoD dependents in overseas areas) and 
32 CFR part 80 (which concerned provision of early intervention and 
special education services in domestic Department of Defense schools).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/10/04                    69 FR 32662
Interim Final Rule Effective    06/10/04
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/09/04
Final Action                    11/00/04
Final Action Effective          01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0790-AH70
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

Legal Authority: 18 USC 3261

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 153

Legal Deadline: None

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

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specifically defined in section 3267 of MEJA).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/02/04                     69 FR 4890
NPRM Comment Period End         04/02/04
Final Action                    11/00/04
Final Action Effective          01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 0790-AH73
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 3601

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule; Amendments  11/18/03                    68 FR 64979
Interim Final Rule Effective; 
Amendments                      11/18/03
Final Action                    11/00/04
Final Action Effective          01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0790-AH74
_______________________________________________________________________




743. DOD GRANT AND AGREEMENT REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/28/04                    69 FR 44990
NPRM Comment Period End         09/27/04
Final Action                    11/00/04
Final Action Effective          01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0790-AH75
_______________________________________________________________________




744. FEDERAL POLICY FOR THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 219

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/04
Final Action Effective          01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0790-AH79

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Department of Defense (DOD)                           Completed Actions


Office of the Secretary (OS)



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

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 282

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/14/02                    67 FR 68957
NPRM Comment Period End         01/13/03                    67 FR 68958
Final Action                    06/29/04                    69 FR 38843
Final Action Effective          05/12/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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




746.  VENDING FACILITY PROGRAM FOR THE BLIND ON 
FEDERAL PROPERTY (DOD DIRECTIVE 1125.3)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 20 USC 107

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 260

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes within the Department of Defense: 
Uniform policies for application of priority accorded the blind to 
operate vending facilities; requirements for satisfactory vending 
facility sites in DoD component-owned or occupied buildings; and 
vending machine income-sharing requirements on property under the 
jurisdiction of a DoD component.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       07/14/04                    69 FR 42114

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The rule codified at 32 CFR part 260 was 
removed from the Code of Federal Regulations. The rule has served the 
purpose for which it was intended in the Code of Federal Regulations 
and is no longer necessary. The corresponding Department of Defense 
Directive 1125.3 is available at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/.

Agency Contact: John Albanese, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155
Phone: 703 693-7374
Fax: 703-697-1068

RIN: 0790-AH80
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 227.3; 48 CFR 252.227

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311

RIN: 0750-AD72
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 233

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

[[Page 73069]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE01
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 230

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that 
pertain to Cost Accounting Standards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     07/01/03
NPRM                            11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE10
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE12
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 232.7; 48 CFR 252.232

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     09/26/90
Interim Final Rule              09/01/93                    58 FR 46091
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311

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




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107-107, sec 832

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/26/02                    67 FR 20697
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/25/02
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

URL For Public Comments:
emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311

RIN: 0750-AD76

[[Page 73070]]

_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 237.170

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/01/03                    68 FR 56563
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/01/03
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

URL For Public Comments:
emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311

RIN: 0750-AD81
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 213.3

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

URL For Public Comments:
emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311

RIN: 0750-AD87
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 203; 48 CFR 209

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/23/04                     69 FR 8146
NPRM Comment Period End         04/23/04
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

URL For Public Comments:
emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE02
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 224

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     07/28/03
NPRM                            02/23/04                     69 FR 8152
NPRM Comment Period End         04/23/04
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

URL For Public Comments:
emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE03
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 209; 48 CFR 252.209

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/23/04                     69 FR 8150

[[Page 73071]]

NPRM Comment Period End         04/23/04
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE06
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 246.4

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/15/03                    68 FR 53946
NPRM Comment Period End         11/14/03
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

URL For Public Comments:
emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE08
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

URL For Public Comments:
emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE09
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to remove Central 
Contractor Registration (CCR) requirements, since CCR requirements have 
been incorporated into the FAR.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

URL For Public Comments:
emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE11
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 212.504

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/23/04                     69 FR 8151
NPRM Comment Period End         04/23/04
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

URL For Public Comments:

[[Page 73072]]

emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE14
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 229.70

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/02/04                    69 FR 46129
NPRM Comment Period End         10/01/04
Final Action                    01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

URL For Public Comments:
emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE18
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 229.101

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/10/04                    69 FR 48445
NPRM Comment Period End         10/12/04
Final Action                    01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

URL For Public Comments:
emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE19
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 236.6

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/25/04                    69 FR 35568
NPRM Comment Period End         08/24/04
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

URL For Public Comments:
emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE20
_______________________________________________________________________




765. CONTRACTING FOR ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SERVICES (DFARS CASE 2003-D105)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 1427

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219.502; 48 CFR 219.1005

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/08/04                    69 FR 31909
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/09/04
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062

[[Page 73073]]

Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE21
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 205; 48 CFR 226; 48 CFR 235; 48 CFR 252

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/23/04                     69 FR 8148
NPRM Comment Period End         04/23/04
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE22
_______________________________________________________________________




767. COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS (DFARS CASE 2003-D017)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/23/04                     69 FR 8149
NPRM Comment Period End         04/23/04
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

URL For Public Comments:
emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE23
_______________________________________________________________________




768. SEALED BIDDING (DFARS CASE 2003-D076)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/23/04                     69 FR 8152
NPRM Comment Period End         04/23/04
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE24
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 843

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/23/04                    69 FR 13478
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/24/04
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

URL For Public Comments:
emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE25
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 331

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 237.102-70

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 331

[[Page 73074]]

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/25/04                    69 FR 35532
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/24/04
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

URL For Public Comments:
emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE26
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/23/04                     69 FR 8159
NPRM Comment Period End         04/23/04
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE28
_______________________________________________________________________




772. DOD PILOT MENTOR-PROT[eacute]G[eacute] PROGRAM (DFARS CASE 2003-
D013)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 101-510, sec 831

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219.71; 48 CFR app I

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/13/04                    69 FR 26533
NPRM Comment Period End         07/12/04
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

URL For Public Comments:
emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE29
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219.201

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/23/04                    69 FR 21997
NPRM Comment Period End         06/22/04
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE30
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219.1007

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Supplements FAR text that requires a statement on the face 
page of contracts to identify awards under the Small Business 
Competitiveness

[[Page 73075]]

Demonstration Program. To accommodate the use of automated systems, the 
change specifies that, when it is not possible to mark the face page, 
alternate means may be used to identify a contact as an award under the 
Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/25/04                    69 FR 35566
NPRM Comment Period End         08/24/04
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

URL For Public Comments:
emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE31
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 212.303; 48 CFR 212.503

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/08/04                    69 FR 31939
NPRM Comment Period End         08/09/04
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE32
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the 
DFARS Transformation Initiative. Lowers the approval level for 
subcontracting plans that contain a small disadvantaged business goal 
of less than 5 percent, from two levels above the contracting officer 
to one level above the contracting officer. Also deletes unnecessary 
text pertaining to leader company contracting.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/23/04                    69 FR 21996
NPRM Comment Period End         06/22/04
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE33
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/25/04                    69 FR 35564
NPRM Comment Period End         08/24/04
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

URL For Public Comments:
emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE34
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/23/04                     69 FR 8155

[[Page 73076]]

NPRM Comment Period End         04/23/04
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE35
_______________________________________________________________________




779. BONDS (DFARS CASE 2003-D033)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 228.1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the 
DFARS Transformation Initiative. Clarifies that fidelity and forgery 
bonds are authorized for use under certain circumstances.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/10/04                    69 FR 48444
NPRM Comment Period End         10/12/04
Final Action                    01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE36
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 231.205

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/23/04                     69 FR 8154
NPRM Comment Period End         04/23/04
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE37
_______________________________________________________________________




781. INSURANCE (DFARS CASE 2003-D037)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 228.3

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/23/04                     69 FR 8153
NPRM Comment Period End         04/23/04
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE38
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 235.70

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/23/04                     69 FR 8157
NPRM Comment Period End         04/23/04
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE39
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

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

[[Page 73077]]

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/23/04                     69 FR 8158
NPRM Comment Period End         04/23/04
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE40
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/23/04                     69 FR 8145
NPRM Comment Period End         04/23/04
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

URL For Public Comments:
emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE41
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/23/04                    69 FR 13500
NPRM Comment Period End         05/24/04
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

URL For Public Comments:
emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE42
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/13/04                     69 FR 1926
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/15/04
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE43
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 844

[[Page 73078]]

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/08/04                    69 FR 31911
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/09/04
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

URL For Public Comments:
emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE45
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.72; 48 CFR 252.225

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/08/04                    69 FR 31939
NPRM Comment Period End         08/09/04
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

URL For Public Comments:
emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE46
_______________________________________________________________________




789.  CONSOLIDATION OF CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS (DFARS 
CASE 2003-D109)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 801; 10 USC 2382

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 207.170; 48 CFR 219.201

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, May 23, 2004, Applies to 
solicitations issued after 05/22/2004.

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to place restrictions on 
consolidating two or more separate requirements into a single 
solicitation and contract. Requires agencies to include the following 
in acquisition strategies that involve consolidation of requirements 
exceeding $5,000,000: (1) The results of market research; (2) any 
alternatives that would involve a lesser degree of consolidation; and 
(3) a determination by the senior procurement executive that the 
consolidation is necessary and justified. This change implements 
section 801 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
2004 and is intended to ensure that decisions regarding consolidation 
of requirements are made with a view toward providing maximum 
practicable opportunity for small business concerns to participate in 
DoD procurements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/17/04                    69 FR 55986
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/16/04
Final Action                    02/00/05
Final Action Effective          04/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

URL For Public Comments:
emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

Agency Contact: Michele P Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE48
_______________________________________________________________________




790.  TRANSITION OF WEAPONS-RELATED PROTOTYPE PROJECTS 
TO FOLLOW-ON CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2003-D106)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 847

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 212.212; 48 CFR 212.70

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to establish a pilot 
program that permits contracting officers to use FAR part 12 
(Acquisition of Commercial Items) procedures to award follow-on 
contracts for the production of items begun as prototype projects under 
other transaction agreements. The follow-on contract must be awarded to 
a nontraditional defense contractor; must not exceed $50,000,000; must 
be either firm-fixed-price or fixed-price with economic price 
adjustment; and must be awarded on or before September 30, 2008. This 
change implements section 847 of the National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 2004 and is intended to ease the transition of 
nontraditional defense contractors from prototype transactions to 
standard contracts.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

URL For Public Comments:
emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311

RIN: 0750-AE49
_______________________________________________________________________




791.  PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2003-
D103)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 721; 10 USC 1091(a)(2); PL 108-136, 
sec 841; 10 USC 129b

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 237.1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to authorize the use of 
personal services contracts for health care at locations outside of 
medical treatment facilities (such as military entrance processing 
stations) and for services that are to be performed outside the United 
States or that directly support the mission of a DoD intelligence or 
counter-intelligence organization or the special operations command. 
This change implements sections 721 and 841 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 and enables the award of 
contracts for specialized services that would be impractical for DoD to 
obtain by other means.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/17/04                    69 FR 55991
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/16/04
Final Action                    02/00/05
Final Action Effective          04/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

URL For Public Comments:
emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311

RIN: 0750-AE50
_______________________________________________________________________




792.  QUALITY CONTROL OF AVIATION CRITICAL SAFETY 
ITEMS AND RELATED SERVICES (DFARS CASE 2003-D101)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 802

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 209.270; 48 CFR 217.75; 48 CFR 246.407; 48 CFR 
246.504

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to establish requirements 
for quality control in the procurement of aviation critical safety 
items and the modification, repair, and overhaul of those items. 
Specifies that the design control activity is responsible for 
qualifying and identifying aviation critical safety item suppliers and 
products. This change implements section 802 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 and is intended to ensure flight 
safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/17/04                    69 FR 55987
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/16/04
Final Action                    02/00/05
Final Action Effective          04/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

URL For Public Comments:
emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311

RIN: 0750-AE51
_______________________________________________________________________




793.  POLYACRYLONITRILE (PAN) CARBON FIBER--
RESTRICTION TO DOMESTIC SOURCES (DFARS CASE 2004-D002)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.7103-1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to extend the ending date 
for phasing out domestic source restrictions on the acquisition of PAN 
carbon fiber, from May 31, 2005, to May 31, 2006. The aerospace 
industry requested the extension to provide U.S. companies sufficient 
time to maintain the industrial and technological capability to support 
a critical material used in advanced aerospace weapons programs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/25/04                    69 FR 35567
NPRM Comment Period End         08/24/04
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

URL For Public Comments:
emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311

RIN: 0750-AE52
_______________________________________________________________________




794.  EXTENSION OF PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT UNDER THE 
8(A) PROGRAM (DFARS CASE 2004-D015)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219.800

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to extend the expiration 
date of a partnership agreement

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between DoD and the Small Business Administration (SBA). The 
partnership agreement permits DoD to award contracts to 8(a) Program 
participants on behalf of SBA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311

RIN: 0750-AE56
_______________________________________________________________________




795.  PURCHASES FROM FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES--
DELETION OF DUPLICATIVE TEXT (DFARS CASE 2004-D005)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to delete obsolete text 
pertaining to purchase of products from Federal Prison Industries. The 
text has been superseded by policy published in the FAR.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311

RIN: 0750-AE57
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Long-Term Actions


Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)



_______________________________________________________________________




796.  RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (DFARS CASE 2004-
D011)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 211; 48 CFR 212; 48 CFR 252

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to add requirements for 
contractors to affix radio frequency identification tags to certain 
commodities to be delivered to certain DoD locations. The change will 
improve visibility of DoD assets in the supply chain, increase the 
accuracy of shipment and receipt data, and reduce the amount of time it 
takes to deliver material to the warfighter.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311

RIN: 0750-AE55
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Completed Actions


Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)



_______________________________________________________________________




797. INFORMATION ASSURANCE (DFARS CASE 2002-D020)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/23/03                    68 FR 28187
NPRM Comment Period End         07/22/03
Final Action                    06/25/04                    69 FR 35533

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

URL For Public Comments:
emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311

RIN: 0750-AD86
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107-107, sec 822

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 206.001

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 73081]]

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/03/03                    68 FR 33057
NPRM Comment Period End         08/04/03
Final Action                    06/08/04                    69 FR 31907

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

URL For Public Comments:
emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311

RIN: 0750-AD88
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107-248, sec 8136

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/14/03                     68 FR 7441
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/15/03
NPRM                            09/15/03                    68 FR 53945
NPRM Comment Period End         11/14/03
Final Action                    06/08/04                    69 FR 31910

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

URL For Public Comments:
emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311

RIN: 0750-AD91
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107-248, sec 8021

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/01/03                    68 FR 56561
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/01/03
Final Action                    09/17/04                    69 FR 55989

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

URL For Public Comments:
emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311

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




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107-314, sec 827

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 217.1

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/22/03                    68 FR 43332
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/22/03
Final Action                    05/13/04                    69 FR 26507

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

URL For Public Comments:
emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD99
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 242.1104

Legal Deadline: None

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

[[Page 73082]]

resources to critical and high-risk contracts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/21/03                    68 FR 50495
NPRM Comment Period End         10/20/03
Final Action                    06/08/04                    69 FR 31912

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

URL For Public Comments:
emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE07
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-398, sec 821

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 212.102; 48 CFR 237.601

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/25/04                    69 FR 35532

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE27
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/13/04                    69 FR 26508
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/12/04
Final Action                    09/17/04                    69 FR 55989

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE44
_______________________________________________________________________




805.  ACQUISITION PLANS--CORROSION PREVENTION AND 
MITIGATION (DFARS CASE 2004-D004)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107-314, sec 1067; 10 USC 2228

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 207.105

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to add corrosion prevention 
and mitigation to the areas that agencies must address in acquisition 
plans. This change implements section 1067 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003, which requires DoD to prevent 
and mitigate corrosion during the design, acquisition, and maintenance 
of military equipment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/17/04                    69 FR 55986

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311

RIN: 0750-AE53
_______________________________________________________________________




806.  DEFINITION OF TERRORIST COUNTRY (DFARS CASE 
2003-D098)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 252.209-7001

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to remove Iraq from the 
list of terrorist countries subject to a prohibition on DoD contract 
awards. This change is a result of the President's May 7, 2003, 
determination to suspend all sanctions against Iraq that apply to 
countries that have supported terrorism.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/17/04                    69 FR 55992

[[Page 73083]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311

RIN: 0750-AE54
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


Department of the Army (DOA)



_______________________________________________________________________




807.  DECORATIONS, MEDALS, RIBBONS, AND SIMILAR 
DEVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 3013; sec 3012, 70A Stat 157

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 578

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule prescribes policy, criteria, and 
administrative instructions concerning individual military awards and 
incorporates laws enacted and policies approved since the rule was last 
published in 1956.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/28/04                    69 FR 45114
NPRM Comment Period End         09/27/04
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0702-AA41
_______________________________________________________________________




808.  LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 28 USC 534 note; 42 USC 10601; 18 USC 922; 42 USC 
14071; 10 USC 1562; 10 USC ch 47

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule prescribes policies and procedures on 
preparing, reporting, using, retaining, and disposing of Military 
Police Reports. The rule also prescribes policies and procedures for 
offense reporting and the release of law enforcement information.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/16/04                    69 FR 42626
NPRM Comment Period End         09/14/04
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0702-AA42
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Long-Term Actions


Department of the Army (DOA)



_______________________________________________________________________




809. FOREIGN ACQUISITION

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 5125

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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




810. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 5152

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brenda S. Bowen
Phone: 703 428-6422
Fax: 703 428-6514

[[Page 73084]]

Email: [email protected]

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


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Completed Actions


Department of the Army (DOA)



_______________________________________________________________________




811. PUBLICATION OF RULES AFFECTING THE PUBLIC

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 3013; 5 USC 552

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 519

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/07/04                    69 FR 18314
NPRM Comment Period End         06/07/04
Final Action                    08/06/04                    69 FR 47766
Final Action Effective          09/07/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0702-AA40
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                               Prerule Stage


U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 325

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/27/04                    69 FR 57662
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/26/04
NPRM                            09/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/05
Final Action                    09/00/06
Final Action Effective          11/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0710-AA51

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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 230

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/05
Final Action                    12/00/05
Final Action Effective          02/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0710-AA42
_______________________________________________________________________




814. COMPENSATORY MITIGATION FOR LOSSES OF AQUATIC RESOURCES

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

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

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/05
Final Action                    09/00/05
Final Action Effective          11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

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

RIN: 0710-AA55
_______________________________________________________________________




815.  NATIONWIDE PERMIT PROGRAM REGULATIONS

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

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1344; 33 USC 401 et seq; 33 USC 1413

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 330

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Corps will propose to revise its Nationwide Permit 
Program regulations at 33 CFR part 330 to address changes in regulatory 
procedures and policy that have occurred since those regulations were 
last revised in 1991. The Corps will propose to revise the regulation 
to increase the pre-construction notification review period to 45 days, 
to be consistent with the current nationwide permits. The Corps is also 
proposing to amend the regulation to allow district engineers to issue 
verification letters that can have the same expiration date as the 
nationwide permit.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/05
Final Action                    07/00/05
Final Action Effective          09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

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

RIN: 0710-AA60

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

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

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1; 33 USC 3

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 334

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0710-AA56
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1; 33 USC 3

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 334

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/29/04                    69 FR 45298
NPRM Comment Period End         08/30/04
Final Action                    01/00/05
Final Action Effective          02/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0710-AA57
_______________________________________________________________________




818.  UNITED STATES ARMY DANGER ZONE; SALT RIVER, 
ROLLING FORK RIVER, AND OTTER CREEK; U.S. ARMY GARRISON, FORT KNOX 
MILITARY RESERVATION; FORT KNOX, KENTUCKY

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

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1; 33 USC 3

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 334

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Corps of Engineers is proposing regulations to establish 
a danger zone on navigable portions of the Salt River and the Rolling 
Fork River and the non-navigable portions of Otter Creek, within the 
installation boundaries of the Fort Knox Military Reservation. These 
regulations will enable the Army to prohibit public access to the area 
and enhance safety and security within active military impact and 
training areas. These regulations are necessary to protect the public 
from potentially hazardous conditions that may exist as a result of 
Army use and security of the area. The regulations will also safeguard 
government personnel and property from sabotage and other subversive 
acts, accidents, or incidents of similar nature.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/27/04                    69 FR 44613
NPRM Comment Period End         08/26/04
Final Action                    02/00/05
Final Action Effective          03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0710-AA58
_______________________________________________________________________




819.  DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, FORT RICHARDSON ALASKA, 
SMALL ARMS COMPLEX, FORT WAINWRIGHT, ALASKA

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

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1; 33 USC 3

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 334.1301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Corps of Engineers is proposing to amend its regulations 
to designate an existing military small arms impact area as a Danger 
Zone. The military exercise area is located within the Small Arms 
Complex of Fort Wainwright, Alaska, along the Tanana River. The Danger 
Zone will only be activated by the United States Army Fort Wainwright 
during live fire training exercises. There will be no change in use of 
the existing military exercise area. The area needs to be marked on 
navigation charts as a Danger Zone to ensure security and safety for 
the public.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/23/04                    69 FR 51788
NPRM Comment Period End         09/22/04
Final Action                    04/00/05
Final Action Effective          05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0710-AA59
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820. REGULATORY PROGRAMS OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS, ENDANGERED SPECIES 
ACT; SCOPE OF ANALYSIS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 325

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Russell Kaiser
Phone: 202 761-4614

RIN: 0710-AA43
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 241

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Janice Rasgus
Phone: 202 761-7674

RIN: 0710-AA44
_______________________________________________________________________




822. SPECIAL EVENTS RULE

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 327

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Judy Rice
Phone: 202 761-5541

RIN: 0710-AA53
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)



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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 701

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/26/02                     67 FR 8748
NPRM Comment Period End         04/29/02
Final Action                    04/21/03                    68 FR 19357
Final Action Effective          05/21/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mr. Jeffrey Jensen, Department of Defense, U.S. Army 
Corps of Engineers, HQUSACE, Office of Homeland Security, 441 G Street 
NW, Washington, DC 20314-1000
Phone: 202 761-7688

RIN: 0710-AA47
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1361; 33 USC 1362

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: An Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on the Clean 
Water Act regulatory definition of ``Waters of the United States'' was 
published jointly by EPA and the Department of the Army on January 15,

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2003. In response to the ANPRM, approximately 150,000 comments were 
received. On December 16, 2003, the Corps and EPA announced that a new 
rule on Federal regulatory jurisdiction over isolated waters would not 
be proposed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/15/03                     68 FR 1991
ANPRM Comment Period End        04/16/03                     68 FR 9613
Withdrawn                       08/26/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Russell Kaiser, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, CECW-NWD, 441 G Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20314-1000
Phone: 202 761-4614

RIN: 0710-AA50
_______________________________________________________________________




825. CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY INFLATION ADJUSTMENT RULE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 326.6

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/20/03                    68 FR 50108
NPRM Comment Period End         10/06/03
Final Action                    06/25/04                    69 FR 35515
Final Action Effective          07/26/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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

RIN: 0710-AA54
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826. SHIPBUILDING CAPABILITY PRESERVATION AGREEMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 5231 (New)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0703-AA50
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Department of the Navy (NAVY)



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

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 725

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/16/04                    69 FR 20540

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0703-AA74
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828. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); HOSPITAL PAYMENT FOR AMBULATORY CARE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/20/94                     59 FR 3046
NPRM Comment Period End         03/21/94
Final Action                    11/00/04
Final Action Effective          01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 0720-AA20
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/26/97                    62 FR 45196
NPRM Comment Period End         10/27/97
Final Action                    11/00/04
Final Action Effective          01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 0720-AA41
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    05/20/99                    64 FR 45453
Interim Final Rule              08/20/99                    64 FR 45453
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/19/99
Final Action                    11/00/04
Final Action Effective          01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 0720-AA49
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule clarifies our double coverage policy for non-
institutional

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/17/99                    64 FR 32451
NPRM Comment Period End         08/16/99
Final Action                    11/00/04
Final Action Effective          01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 0720-AA50
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/13/00                     65 FR 2085
NPRM Comment Period End         03/13/00
Final Action                    11/00/04
Final Action Effective          01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 0720-AA56
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/31/00                    65 FR 34627
NPRM Comment Period End         07/31/00
Final Rule                      01/31/01                     66 FR 8365
Final Rule Effective            03/02/01
Final Rule Withdrawn            02/07/01                     66 FR 9199
Final Action                    11/00/04
Final Action Effective          01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 0720-AA57
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/01/01                    66 FR 39699
NPRM Comment Period End         10/01/01
Final Action                    11/00/04
Final Action Effective          01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0720-AA65

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835. TRICARE; PRIME REMOTE FOR ACTIVE DUTY FAMILY MEMBERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/06/02                     67 FR 5477
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/08/02
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/08/02
Final Action                    11/00/04
Final Action Effective          01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0720-AA68
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836. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); VOLUNTARY DISENROLLMENT FROM THE TRICARE RETIREE DENTAL 
PROGRAM (TRDP)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/30/02                     67 FR 4375
NPRM Comment Period End         04/01/02
Final Action                    11/00/04
Final Action Effective          01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0720-AA69
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/15/00                    65 FR 68957
NPRM Comment Period End         01/16/01
Final Action                    11/00/04
Final Action Effective          01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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

RIN: 0720-AA70
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/18/02                    67 FR 19141
NPRM Comment Period End         06/17/02
Interim Final Rule              07/31/03                    68 FR 44882
Interim Final Rule Effective    09/29/03
Final Action                    11/00/04
Final Action Effective          01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0720-AA72
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/13/02                    67 FR 40597
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/12/02
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/12/02
Final Action                    11/00/04
Final Action Effective          01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0720-AA73
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/16/03                    68 FR 18575
NPRM Comment Period End         06/16/03
Final Action                    11/00/04
Final Action Effective          01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0720-AA77
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC chapter 55

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/31/03                    68 FR 44878

[[Page 73093]]

Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/29/03                    68 FR 44879
Interim Final Rule Effective    12/28/03
Final Action                    11/00/04
Final Action Effective          01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0720-AA79
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC ch 55

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/19/03                    68 FR 65172
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/20/04
Final Action                    11/00/04
Final Action Effective          01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0720-AA85
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC ch 55

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/19/03                    68 FR 49732
NPRM; Correction                09/05/03                    68 FR 52722
NPRM; Correction Effective      09/05/03                    68 FR 52722
NPRM Comment Period End         10/20/03                    68 FR 49732
Final Action                    11/00/04
Final Action Effective          01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC ch 55

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/10/04                    69 FR 48433
NPRM Comment Period End         10/12/04
Final Action                    11/00/04
Final Action Effective          01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0720-AA88
_______________________________________________________________________




845.  TRICARE; CHANGES TO NDAA FY02 AND TECHNICAL 
CORRECTION TO NDAA FY03

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule makes several changes to the TRICARE program 
authorized by Congress in the NDAA-02 (Pub. L. 107-107, December 28, 
2001). Specifically, revisions to the definition of durable medical 
equipment (DME); adoption of the same pricing methods for durable 
medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) as are 
in effect for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid

[[Page 73094]]

Services (CMS); clarification that rehabilitative therapy is a TRICARE 
benefit; addition of augmentative communication devices (ACD)/speech 
generating devices (SGDs) as a TRICARE benefit; addition of hearing 
aids for family members of active duty members as a TRICARE Basic 
Program benefit; revisions to the definition of prosthetics; permanent 
authority for transitional health care for certain members separated 
from active duty; and revisions to the time period of eligibility for 
transitional health care. This rule also addresses a technical 
correction found in section 706 of the Bob Stump NDAA-03, relating to 
transitional health care for dependents of certain members separated 
from active duty.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/16/03                    68 FR 18575
NPRM Comment Period End         06/16/03
Final Action                    11/00/04
Final Action Effective          01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Related RIN: Duplicate of 0720-AA77
RIN: 0720-AA89
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Department of Defense (DOD)                           Completed Actions


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

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/13/03                    68 FR 11973
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/12/03
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/01/83
Interim Final Rule; Amendment   03/31/03                    68 FR 15372
Interim Final Rule Effective; 
Amendment                       05/01/83
Final Action                    02/12/04                     69 FR 6919
Final Action Effective          05/01/83

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0720-AA74
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/03/03                    68 FR 16247
NPRM Comment Period End         06/02/03
Final Action                    05/21/04                    69 FR 29226
Final Action Effective          05/21/04
Final Rule/Addition             05/21/04                    69 FR 29226
Final Rule/Addition Comment 
Period End                      06/21/04                    69 FR 29226

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0720-AA76
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC chapter 55

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department is publishing this rule to implement 
requirements

[[Page 73095]]

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/06/03                    68 FR 46526
NPRM Comment Period End         10/06/03
Final Action                    07/28/04                    69 FR 44942
Final Action Effective          07/01/04
Final Rule/Correction           08/20/04                    69 FR 51559
Final Rule/Correction Effective 09/20/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0720-AA78
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