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

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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

14 CFR Ch. V

Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: NASA's regulatory agenda describes those regulations being 
considered for development or amendment by NASA, the need and legal 
basis for the actions being considered, the name and telephone number 
of the knowledgeable official, whether a regulatory analysis is 
required, and the status of regulations previously reported.

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

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB guidelines dated February 7, 2005, 
``Spring 2005 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory 
Actions'' require a regulatory agenda of those regulations under 
development and review to be published in the Federal Register each 
April and October.

Dated: May 11, 2005.

 John D. Werner,

Director, Management Systems Division.

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                                                                                                     Regulation
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3322        Availability of Agency Records to Members of the Public...............................    2700-AD01
3323        NASA Science and Technology Scholarship (STSP)........................................    2700-AD08
3324        Astronaut Health Care Provision.......................................................    2700-AD09
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                         National Aeronautics and Space Administration--Final Rule Stage
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3325        Cross-Waiver of Liability.............................................................    2700-AB51
3326        Code of Conduct for International Space Station Crew..................................    2700-AC40
3327        Contractor Access to Confidential Information.........................................    2700-AC60
3328        NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Supplement--Research and Development            2700-AC64
            Abstracts.............................................................................
3329        Development Work for Industry in NASA Wind Tunnels....................................    2700-AC81
3330        Research and Development Abstracts--NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook.....    2700-AC82
3331        Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects, Technical Amendment..............    2700-AC99
3332        NASA Research Announcements--Small Business Subcontracting Plans and Publication          2700-AD03
            Acknowledgement and Disclaimers.......................................................
3333        Head of Contracting Activity (HCA) Change for Exploration Systems Mission Directorate.    2700-AD10
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3334        Final Scientific and Technical Reports--SBIR and STTR Contracts.......................    2700-AD04
3335        Small Self-Contained Payloads.........................................................    2700-AD07
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3322. AVAILABILITY OF AGENCY RECORDS TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

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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: None

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

RIN: 2700-AD01
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3323. NASA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP (STSP)

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

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1200

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AD08
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3324. ASTRONAUT HEALTH CARE PROVISION

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

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1205

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AD09
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3325. CROSS-WAIVER OF LIABILITY

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1266

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AB51
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3326. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION CREW

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1214, subpart 1214.4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NASA is amending 14 CFR part 1214 by adding subpart 1214.4 to 
implement certain provisions of the International Space Station 
Intergovernmental Agreement regarding crew members' observance of a 
Code of Conduct.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AC40
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3327. CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1809; 48 CFR 1852

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AC60
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3328. NASA FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) SUPPLEMENT--RESEARCH AND 
DEVELOPMENT ABSTRACTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1835; 48 CFR 1852

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/31/03                    68 FR 62048
NPRM Comment Period End         12/31/03
Final Action                    06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AC64
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3329. DEVELOPMENT WORK FOR INDUSTRY IN NASA WIND TUNNELS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1210

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 2700-AC81
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3330. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ABSTRACTS--NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE 
AGREEMENT HANDBOOK

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/31/03                    68 FR 62031
NPRM Comment Period End         12/30/03
Final Action                    06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Rule was published as RIN  2700-AC63

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

RIN: 2700-AC82
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3331. FEDERAL POLICY FOR THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS, TECHNICAL 
AMENDMENT

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1230

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AC99
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3332. NASA RESEARCH ANNOUNCEMENTS--SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLANS 
AND PUBLICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND DISCLAIMERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1835

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/27/04                    69 FR 57664
NPRM Comment Period End         11/26/04
Final Action                    06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AD03
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3333. [bull] HEAD OF CONTRACTING ACTIVITY (HCA) CHANGE FOR EXPLORATION 
SYSTEMS MISSION DIRECTORATE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1802

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule revises the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) by 
amending the definition of ``head of contracting activity'' consistent 
with the realignment of program management responsibilities between 
NASA Headquarters and the field centers.

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: None

Agency Contact: Tom Russell, National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration, NASA Office of Procurement, Program Operations 
Division, 300 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-0484
Fax: 202-358-3083
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AD10

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3334. FINAL SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL REPORTS--SBIR AND STTR CONTRACTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1835; 48 CFR 1852

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    01/12/05                     70 FR 2022

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AD04
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3335. SMALL SELF-CONTAINED PAYLOADS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1214.9

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    03/17/05                    70 FR 12966

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ann Sweet
Phone: 202 358-3784
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Previously reported as 2700-AC39
RIN: 2700-AD07
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