[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[General Services Administration Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)                                  


  



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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

41 CFR Chs. 101, 102, 105, 300, 301, 302, 303, and 304

48 CFR Ch. 5

Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions

AGENCY: General Services Administration (GSA).

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: This agenda announces the proposed regulatory actions that GSA 
plans for the next 12 months and those that were completed since the 
fall 2004 edition. This agenda was developed under the guidelines in an 
Office of Management and Budget memorandum. GSA's purpose in publishing 
this agenda is to allow interested persons an opportunity to 
participate in the rulemaking process. GSA also invites interested 
persons to recommend existing significant regulations for review to 
determine whether they should be modified or eliminated. Proposed rules 
may be reviewed in their entirety at the Government's rulemaking 
website at http://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ralph De Stefano, Regulatory and 
Federal Assistance Publication Division, (202) 501-1758.

Dated: March 29, 2005.

 G. Martin Wagner,

Associate Administrator, Office of Governmentwide Policy.

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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3293        General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) Case 2005-G501; Federal     3090-AI06
            Agency Retail Pharmacy Program........................................................
3294        Federal Management Regulation (FMR) Amendment 2003-2; FMR Case 2003-102-1; Mail           3090-AH13
            Management............................................................................
3295        Federal Management Regulation (FMR) Case 2004-102-1; Disposition of Personal Property.    3090-AH93
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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3296        General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) Case 2002-G503, Tax         3090-AH03
            Adjustment............................................................................
3297        General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) Amendment 2004-04; Case     3090-AI00
            2004-G509; Access to the Federal Procurement Data System..............................
3298        Federal Property Management Regulations (FPMR) Case 2004-101-1; Disposition of Seized,    3090-AH11
            Forfeited, Voluntarily Abandoned, and Unclaimed Personal Property.....................
3299        Federal Management Regulation; FMR Case 2004-102-7; Donations, Exchange/Sale, and         3090-AI04
            Foreign Gifts.........................................................................
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3300        General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) Case 2004-G503,             3090-AH17
            Clarification of HUBZone..............................................................
3301        General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) Case 2004-G502;             3090-AH97
            Debarment, Suspension, and Ineligibility..............................................
3302        Federal Property Management Regulations; Enforcement of Nondiscrimination on the Basis    3090-AE32
            of Handicap in Federally Assisted Programs............................................
3303        Federal Property Management Regulations; Discrimination Prohibited on the Basis of Age    3090-AH46
3304        Federal Property Management Regulations; Nondiscrimination in Programs Receiving          3090-AH47
            Federal Financial Assistance..........................................................
3305        General Services Administration; Office of Civil Rights; Nondiscrimination Based on       3090-AH48
            Sex in All Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Surplus Property.................
3306        Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving       3090-AH49
            Federal Financial Assistance..........................................................
3307        General Services Administration; Office of Civil Rights; Enforcement of                   3090-AH59
            Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Programs and Activities Conducted by
            General Services Administration.......................................................
3308        Federal Property Management Regulations; Telecommunications Management................    3090-AG03
3309        Federal Property Management Regulations (FPMR) Case 2003-101-1; Disposition of            3090-AH21
            Personal Property With Special Handling Requirements..................................
3310        Federal Management Regulation; Motor Vehicle Management...............................    3090-AH68
3311        Federal Property Management Regulation (FPMR) Case 2003-101-2; Federal Management         3090-AH80
            Regulation (FMR) Case 2003-102-3; Supply and Procurement..............................

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3312        Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) Case 2003-309; Relocation Allowances..................    3090-AH91
3313        Federal Property Management Regulations (FPMR) Case 2003-101-3; Federal Management        3090-AG33
            Regulation (FMR) Case 2004-102-5; Pricing Policy for Occupancy in GSA Space...........
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3314        General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) Case 2004-G504, Guidance    3090-AH30
            on Electronic Funds Transfer..........................................................
3315        General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) Case 2002-G501,             3090-AH67
            FedBizOpps Notice on Charging for E-mail Notification Service.........................
3316        General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) Amendment 2004-05; Case     3090-AH98
            2004-G501; Disputes and Appeals.......................................................
3317        General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) Amendment 2005-01; Case     3090-AI07
            2004-G508; Deviations.................................................................
3318        Federal Management Regulation (FMR) Amendment 2005-02; FMR Case 2004-102-6;               3090-AI01
            Interagency Reports Management Program................................................
3319        Federal Management Regulation (FMR) Amendment 2005-1; Case 2004-102-8; Change in          3090-AI02
            Consumer Price Index Minimal Value....................................................
3320        Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) Amendment 2005-01; FTR Case 2005-301; Privately Owned     3090-AI03
            Vehicle Mileage Reimbursement.........................................................
3321        Federal Travel Regulation; Case 2005-302; Relocation Income Tax (RIT) Allowance Tax       3090-AI05
            Tables--2005 Update...................................................................
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3293. [bull] GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION 
(GSAR) CASE 2005-G501; FEDERAL AGENCY RETAIL PHARMACY PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 538; 48 CFR 552

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) is proposing to 
amend the General Services Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) to add a new 
subpart and clause required by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), 
consistent with congressional intent under section 603 of the Veterans 
Health Care Act of 1992 (VHCA), that certain Federal agencies (i.e., 
VA, Department of Defense (DoD), Public Health Service (including the 
Indian Health Service), and the Coast Guard) have access to Federal 
pricing for pharmaceuticals purchased for their beneficiaries.
GSA is responsible for the schedules program and rules related to its 
operation. Under GSA's delegation of authority, the VA procures medical 
supplies under the VA Federal Supply Schedule program. VA and DoD seek 
this amendment. This new subpart adds a clause unique to the virtual 
depot system established by a Federal Agency Retail Pharmacy Program 
utilizing contracted retail pharmacies as part of a centralized 
pharmaceutical commodity management program. At this time, only DoD has 
a program in place, and the rule would facilitate DoD's access to 
Federal pricing offered on Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) pharmaceutical 
contracts for covered drugs purchased by DoD and dispensed to TRICARE 
beneficiaries through retail pharmacies in the TRICARE network.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/12/05                    70 FR 19045
NPRM Comment Period End         06/13/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For Public Comments:
www.acqnet.gov/gsam/gsamcomments.html

Agency Contact: Ralph J Destefano, Director, General Services 
Administration, 1800 F Street, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-1758
Fax: 202-501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AI06

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3294. FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION (FMR) AMENDMENT 2003-2; FMR CASE 
2003-102-1; MAIL MANAGEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 44 USC 2904; 40 USC 121(c)

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 102-192

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The interim rule published in the Federal Register at 67 FR 
38896, June 6, 2002, revised FPMR 101-9 and moved it into the Federal 
Management Regulation at 102-192. The new rule, rewritten in plain 
language, established four requirements at the agency level. 
Specifically, all agencies must (1) have written security plans at the 
agency and facility level; (2) ensure that mail costs are identified at 
the program level; (3) ensure that all payments to the United States 
Postal Service are made using commercial payment processes (i.e., not 
using the Postal Service's Official Mail Accounting System)--the 
effective date of this requirement will be October 1, 2003; and (4) 
have performance measures for mail operations. In addition, the new 
rule requires all agencies that spend over $1 million per year on 
postage to send GSA an annual report that states the total amounts 
spent on postage, verifies that facility security plans have been 
reviewed at the agency level, identifies performance measures in use, 
and describes the agency's plans to improve the efficiency and 
effectiveness of their mail operations.

This second interim rule amended the Federal Management Regulation 
(FMR) to extend the deadline for agencies to convert to commercial 
payment to the United States Postal Service instead of the Official 
Mail Accounting System (OMAS). This rule amended the interim rule 
published in the Federal Register at 67 FR 38896, June 6, 2002, to 
reflect the extension of the deadline from October 1, 2003, to December 
31, 2003.

The FMR and corresponding documents are available via the Internet at 
http://www.gsa.gov.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/29/01                    66 FR 29067
NPRM Comment Period End         07/30/01
NPRM Comment Period Extended    07/31/01                    66 FR 39473
NPRM Comment Period End         09/28/01
Interim Final Rule              06/06/02                    67 FR 38896
Interim Final Rule Effective    06/06/02
Interim Final Rule              09/29/03                    68 FR 56112
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/28/03
NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Henry Maury, Senior Policy Analyst, Office of 
Transportation and Personal Property (MT), General Services 
Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 208-7928
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH13
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3295. FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION (FMR) CASE 2004-102-1; DISPOSITION 
OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c)

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 102-35

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) proposes amending 
the Federal Management Regulation (FMR) by revising coverage on 
personal property and moving it into subchapter B of the FMR. This 
proposed rule adds a new part to subchapter B of the FMR to provide an 
overview of the property disposal regulation and provide definitions 
for terms found in FMR parts 102-36 through 102-42, as well as Federal 
Property Management Regulations (FPMR) parts 101-42 and 101-48. The 
FPMR parts will be included in the FMR in the near future.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Robert Holcombe, Director, Personal Property Management 
Policy Division, General Services Administration, 1800 F Street NW, 
Room 1221A, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3828
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH93
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3296. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION (GSAR) CASE 
2002-G503, TAX ADJUSTMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 552.270-30

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking establishes a provision at GSAR 552.270-30, 
Tax Adjustment. The provision outlines the methodology for calculating 
real estate taxes for use in solicitations for offers for acquisition 
of leasehold interests in real property.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/25/00                    65 FR 33799
NPRM Comment Period End         07/24/00
Final Action                    05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, Regulatory Secretariat, 
Office of the Chief Acquisition Officer, General Services 
Administration, Room 4035, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH03
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3297. [bull] GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION 
(GSAR) AMENDMENT 2004-04; CASE 2004-G509; ACCESS TO THE FEDERAL 
PROCUREMENT DATA SYSTEM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 504

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) is amending the 
General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) by adding 
coverage to specify the rate that will be charged to non-governmental 
entities in exchange for permitting them to establish a direct computer 
connection with the Federal Procurement Data System database.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              12/28/04                    69 FR 77661
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/28/05
Final Action                    05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, Regulatory Secretariat, 
Office of the Chief Acquisition Officer, General Services 
Administration, Room 4035, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AI00



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3298. FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS (FPMR) CASE 2004-101-1; 
DISPOSITION OF SEIZED, FORFEITED, VOLUNTARILY ABANDONED, AND UNCLAIMED 
PERSONAL PROPERTY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 552; 40 USC 121(c); 40 USC 1306

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-48; 41 CFR 102-41

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The General Services Administration is proposing to amend the 
Federal Property Management Regulations (FPMR) by revising coverage on 
utilization, donation, or disposal of abandoned and forfeited personal 
property and moving it into the Federal Management Regulation (FMR). A 
cross-reference is added to the FPMR to direct readers to the coverage 
in the FMR. The FMR coverage is written in plain language to provide 
agencies with updated regulatory material that is easy to read and 
understand.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/29/05                    70 FR 15792
NPRM Comment Period End         04/28/05
Final Action                    05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Robert Holcombe, Director, Personal Property Management 
Policy Division, General Services Administration, 1800 F Street NW, 
Room 1221A, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3828
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH11
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3299. [bull] FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION; FMR CASE 2004-102-7; 
DONATIONS, EXCHANGE/SALE, AND FOREIGN GIFTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 549; 40 USC 121(c)

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 102-37; 41 CFR 102-39; 41 CFR 102-42

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The General Services Administration is amending the Federal 
Management Regulation language that pertains to personal property by 
correcting references to outdated or superceded provisions of law or 
regulation; correcting text to be in conformance with revised laws, 
regulation, or Federal agency responsibilities; and clarifying text 
where the intended meaning could be updated or made clearer.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Robert Holcombe, Director, Personal Property Management 
Policy Division, General Services Administration, 1800 F Street NW, 
Room 1221A, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3828
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AI04

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3300. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION (GSAR) CASE 
2004-G503, CLARIFICATION OF HUBZONE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 6.205; 48 CFR 552.270

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will clarify how the HUBZone program applies 
to acquiring leasehold interests in real property.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, Regulatory Secretariat, 
Office of the Chief Acquisition Officer, General Services 
Administration, Room 4035, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH17
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3301. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION (GSAR) CASE 
2004-G502; DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, AND INELIGIBILITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 509.4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The General Services Administration proposed amending General 
Services Administration Acquisition Regulation section 509.406-3(d) to 
add an additional procedure to the decisionmaking process for the 
debarment and suspension of parties.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/18/04                    69 FR 34248
NPRM Comment Period End         08/17/04
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, Regulatory Secretariat, 
Office of the Chief Acquisition Officer, General Services 
Administration, Room 4035, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH97



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3302. FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS; ENFORCEMENT OF 
NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED 
PROGRAMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 29 USC 794

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-8.3; 41 CFR 102-7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-8.3 in plain language and 
moves it into the Federal Management Regulation at 102-7. The revised 
regulation updates coverage for enforcement of section 504 of the 
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, in federally assisted programs 
or activities to include a cross-reference to the Uniform Federal 
Accessibility Standards.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Regina Budd, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of 
Civil Rights, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4571
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AE32
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3303. FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS; DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED 
ON THE BASIS OF AGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6101 to 6107

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-8.7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The General Services Administration proposes a revision to 
convert FPMR 101-8.7 to plain language and move it into the Federal 
Management Regulation. The rule enforces the Age Discrimination Act of 
1975, which prohibits discrimination based on age in programs or 
activities receiving Federal financial assistance.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Regina Budd, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of 
Civil Rights, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4571
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH46
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3304. FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS; NONDISCRIMINATION IN 
PROGRAMS RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2000d-1; 20 USC 1681; 40 USC 122

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-6; 41 CFR 102-4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The General Services Administration proposes a revision to 
convert FPMR 101-6.2 to plain language and move it into the Federal 
Management Regulation at 102-4. The rule enforces title VI of the Civil 
Rights Act of 1964, as amended, which

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prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in 
programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Regina Budd, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of 
Civil Rights, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4571
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH47
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3305. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION; OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS; 
NONDISCRIMINATION BASED ON SEX IN ALL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES RECEIVING 
FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 122

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Civil Rights has no implementing regulation for 
this statute at this time. However, the statute states that this 
provision shall be enforced through agency provisions and rules similar 
to those under title VI.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Regina Budd, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of 
Civil Rights, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4571
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH48
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3306. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR 
ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1681 to 1688

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The General Services Administration proposes to convert FPMR 
41 CFR 101-4 into plain language and move it into the Federal 
Management Regulation. The revised regulation enforces title IX of the 
Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, in federally assisted 
education and training programs.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Regina Budd, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of 
Civil Rights, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4571
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH49
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3307. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION; OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS; 
ENFORCEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP IN PROGRAMS 
AND ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 29 USC 794

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 105-8

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation enforces nondiscrimination on the basis of 
handicap in programs and activities conducted by GSA. This rulemaking 
will be updated.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Regina Budd, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of 
Civil Rights, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4571
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH59



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3308. FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS; TELECOMMUNICATIONS 
MANAGEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 40 USC 11314(b)

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-35; 41 CFR 102-172

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-35 to update GSA's 
telecommunications management policy and moves it into the Federal 
Management Regulation at 102-172. The regulation is being rewritten in 
a plain language, question and answer format to make it easier to use 
and understand.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              08/07/96                    61 FR 41003
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/08/96
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/07/96


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Keith Thurston, Assistant to Deputy Associate 
Administrator, Office of Information Technology Policy, General 
Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-0202

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG03
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3309. FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS (FPMR) CASE 2003-101-1; 
DISPOSITION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY WITH SPECIAL HANDLING REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c)

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-42; 41 CFR 101-45; 41 CFR 102-40

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The General Services Administration proposes revising FPMR 
101-42 and moving it into the Federal Management Regulation at 102-40. 
This proposed rule updates, streamlines, and clarifies FPMR part 101-42 
and moves the part into the FMR as part 102-40. This proposed rule 
amends the FPMR by revising coverage on the hazardous and certain 
categories of personal property and moving it into the FMR. The 
proposed rule is written in a plain language question and answer 
format. This style uses an active voice, shorter sentences, and 
pronouns. A question and its answer combine to establish a rule. The 
employee and the agency must follow the language contained in both the 
question and its answer.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Robert Holcombe, Director, Personal Property Management 
Policy Division, General Services Administration, 1800 F Street NW, 
Room 1221A, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3828
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH21
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3310. FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION; MOTOR VEHICLE MANAGEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c)

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 102-34

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: An amendment to FMR 102-34 has been drafted to incorporate 
recent changes in the program. The significant changes proposed are:
1. The Fleet Average Fuel Economy Standards for FY 2000 and beyond is 
20.7 miles per gallon for light trucks.
2. Motor vehicle identification requirements have been changed. All 
required identifiers are now to be included on the license plate: ``For 
Official Use Only,'' ``U.S. Government,'' and Federal agency or bureau 
identification. Previously, the identifiers were on decals that were 
placed on the vehicles. A waiver is currently allowing agencies to 
deviate from the decal requirement.
3. UNICOR is the mandatory supplier of official U.S. Government license 
plates. Lorton Prison in Virginia was the supplier for a number of 
years but has closed. The GSA Federal Vehicle Policy Division (MTV) 
initiated a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with UNICOR to provide 
license plates to all Federal agencies.
4. Agencies are identified by a letter code on the license plate. For 
example, the letter G designates GSA Fleet.
5. The exemption from displaying U.S. Government license plates and 
other motor vehicle identification currently did not allow agencies to 
request this on administrative vehicles that were not directly 
connected to investigative, law enforcement, or intelligence duties. 
Our office issued a wavier to this after the events of September 11, 
2001, at the request of the agencies. This note has been removed to 
allow agencies to request an exemption on all their vehicles.
6. Addition of a clause that agencies are required to purchase EPA-
designated content products such as re-refined engine oils, retread 
tires, and reclaimed engine coolant.
7. The Federal Motor Vehicle Fleet Report reporting is now accomplished 
through the Federal Automotive Statistical Tool (FAST). FAST is an 
Internet-based reporting system used by GSA and the Department of 
Energy to capture motor vehicle inventory, cost, fuel, and use data 
from all Federal agencies.
8. A new subpart has been added on Environmental Concerns, which 
addresses hazardous wastes, Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, Energy 
Policy Act of 1992, Executive Order 13149, the Federal Fleet Program, 
EPA-designated recycled content products, and the Federal Alternative 
Fuel Vehicle USER Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Russ Pentz, Director, Federal Vehicle Policy Division, 
Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services Administration, 
Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 208-0572
Fax: 202 501-2149
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH68
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3311. FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATION (FPMR) CASE 2003-101-2; 
FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION (FMR) CASE 2003-102-3; SUPPLY AND 
PROCUREMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 40 USC 506(a); 40 USC 506(b)

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-25 to 101-30; 41 CFR 102-21 to 102-28

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The General Services Administration proposes amending the 
Federal Property Management Regulation (FPMR) by revising coverage at 
41 CFR parts 101-25 to 101-30 regarding Government property management 
policies and moving it into the Federal Management Regulation (FMR) at 
41 CFR parts 102-21 to 102-28. A cross-reference in the FPMR will 
direct readers to the coverage in the FMR.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Robert Holcombe, Director, Personal Property Management 
Policy Division, General Services Administration, 1800 F Street NW, 
Room 1221A, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3828
Fax: 202 501-6742

[[Page 27691]]

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH80
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3312. FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION (FTR) CASE 2003-309; RELOCATION 
ALLOWANCES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5707; 5 USC 5738; 5 USC 5741; 5 USC 5742; 20 USC 
905(a); 31 USC 1353; 40 USC 121(c); 49 USC 40118; EO 11609, 3 CFR, 1971 
to 1975 Comp, p 586

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 300-3; 41 CFR 302-2; 41 CFR 302-3; 41 CFR 302-4; 
41 CFR 302-5; 41 CFR 302-6; 41 CFR 302-7; 41 CFR 302-9; 41 CFR 302-11; 
41 CFR 302-15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) Office of 
Governmentwide Policy continually reviews and adjusts policies as a 
part of its ongoing mission to provide policy assistance to the 
Government agencies bound by the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR). As 
part of that ongoing mission, GSA created the Relocation Best Practices 
Committee (RBPC) to examine Government relocation policy. The RBPC 
consists of Government as well as private sector relocation experts. 
The RBPC researched and produced a complete package of relocation 
changes that included both statutory as well as regulatory elements. 
The proposed FTR changes are the result of RBPC recommendations, 
benchmarking against private industry, and GSA, representing 
Governmentwide policy needs. The proposed changes are intended to keep 
Government relocation practices in line with current relocation trends 
and allow for better management of the Government relocation programs 
including costs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/23/04                    69 FR 68111
NPRM Comment Period End         01/24/05
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Peggy G. DeProspero, Acting Director, Travel Management 
Policy, Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services 
Administration, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-2826
Fax: 202 501-0349
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH91



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PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE


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3313. FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS (FPMR) CASE 2003-101-3; 
FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION (FMR) CASE 2004-102-5; PRICING POLICY FOR 
OCCUPANCY IN GSA SPACE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 40 USC 586(b)(2)

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-17; 41 CFR 101-20; 41 CFR 101-21; 41 CFR 102-
85

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) is amending the 
Federal Property Management Regulations (FPMR) by moving coverage of 
GSA's Rent program into the Federal Management Regulation (FMR). A 
cross-reference is added to the FPMR to direct readers to the coverage 
in the FMR. The FMR is written in plain language to provide agencies 
with updated regulatory material that is easy to read and understand. 
This final rule establishes pricing procedures for space and services 
provided by GSA to its customer agencies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/08/01                    66 FR 23169
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/08/01
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/09/01
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Emily Karam, Director of Portfolio Analysis Division, 
Office of Real Property Asset Management, General Services 
Administration, Public Buildings Service, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3489
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AG33
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3314. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION (GSAR) CASE 
2004-G504, GUIDANCE ON ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 532; 48 CFR 552

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/07/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH30

[[Page 27692]]

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3315. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION (GSAR) CASE 
2002-G501, FEDBIZOPPS NOTICE ON CHARGING FOR E-MAIL NOTIFICATION SERVICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 505

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/07/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AH67
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3316. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION (GSAR) 
AMENDMENT 2004-05; CASE 2004-G501; DISPUTES AND APPEALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 533; 48 CFR 552

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/04/05                      70 FR 298
Final Action Effective          01/04/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Previously reported as 3090-AH96
RIN: 3090-AH98
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3317. [bull] GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION 
(GSAR) AMENDMENT 2005-01; CASE 2004-G508; DEVIATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 501

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) is amending the 
General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) by 
issuing a final rule to modify existing policy on obtaining deviations 
from both the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and GSAR. This final 
rule will include revised procedures for obtaining deviations and will 
clarify the term ``class deviation,'' and add clarification regarding 
the term ``contract action.''

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/29/05                    70 FR 15779
Final Action Effective          03/29/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, Regulatory Secretariat, 
Office of the Chief Acquisition Officer, General Services 
Administration, Room 4035, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AI07
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3318. [bull] FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION (FMR) AMENDMENT 2005-02; FMR 
CASE 2004-102-6; INTERAGENCY REPORTS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c)

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 102-195; 41 CFR 101-11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The General Services Administration amended the Federal 
Management Regulation to delete the specific requirements of the 
Interagency Reports Management Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/19/05                     70 FR 3132
Final Action Effective          01/19/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: David Pritzker, Attorney-Advisor, General Services 
Administration, 1800 F Street NW, Room 3033, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 482-7340
Fax: 202 482-7360
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AI01
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3319. [bull] FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION (FMR) AMENDMENT 2005-1; CASE 
2004-102-8; CHANGE IN CONSUMER PRICE INDEX MINIMAL VALUE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 5 USC 7342

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 102-42

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Public Law 95-105 requires that, at 3-year intervals 
following January 1, 1981, minimal value for reporting foreign gifts be 
redefined by the Administrator of General Services, after consultation 
with the Secretary of State, to reflect changes in the Consumer Price 
Index for the immediately preceding 3-year period. The required 
consultation has been completed and the minimal value has been 
increased to mean $305 or less as of January 1, 2005.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/12/05                     70 FR 2318
Final Action Effective          01/01/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Robert Holcombe, Director, Personal Property Management 
Policy Division, General Services Administration, 1800 F Street NW, 
Room 1221A, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3828
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AI02
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3320. [bull] FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION (FTR) AMENDMENT 2005-01; FTR CASE 
2005-301; PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLE MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5707; 40 USC 121(c); 49 USC 40118

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 301-10

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 27693]]

Abstract: This final rule amended the mileage reimbursement rate for 
use of a privately owned vehicle on official travel to reflect current 
costs of operation as determined in cost studies conducted by the 
General Services Administration (GSA). The governing regulation is 
revised to increase the mileage allowance for advantageous use of a 
privately owned airplane from $0.995 to $1.07 per mile, the cost of 
operating a privately owned automobile from $0.375 to $0.405 per mile, 
and the cost of operating a privately owned motorcycle from $0.285 to 
$0.305 per mile.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/04/05                     70 FR 5932
Final Action Effective          02/04/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Peggy G. DeProspero, Acting Director, Travel Management 
Policy, Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services 
Administration, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-2826
Fax: 202 501-0349
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AI03
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3321. [bull] FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION; CASE 2005-302; RELOCATION INCOME 
TAX (RIT) ALLOWANCE TAX TABLES--2005 UPDATE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5738; 20 USC 905(a); EO 11609

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 302-17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Federal, State, and Puerto Rico tax tables for 
calculating the relocation income tax (RIT) allowance must be updated 
yearly to reflect changes in Federal, State, and Puerto Rico income tax 
brackets and rates. The Federal, State, and Puerto Rico tax tables 
contained in this rule are for calculating the 2005 RIT allowance to be 
paid to relocating Federal employees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/15/05                    70 FR 12598
Final Action Effective          01/01/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Peggy G. DeProspero, Acting Director, Travel Management 
Policy, Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services 
Administration, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-2826
Fax: 202 501-0349
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AI05
[FR Doc. 05-6968 Filed 05-13-05; 8:45 am]
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