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


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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.

_______________________________________________________________________

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 agenda updates the report published on December 13, 2004, 
and includes regulations expected to be issued and under review 
over the next 12 months. The next agenda and regulatory plan are 
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 Executive Services 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. Jeanette Owings-Ballard, telephone 703-601-4722, 
extension 140, or write to Directives and Records Division, 
Executive Services Directorate, Washington Headquarters Services, 
Suite 501, 1111 Jefferson Davis Highway, 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 Lieutenant I. C. LeMoyne, Jr., 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 Mr. Albert Bodnar, telephone 703-696-6327, or 
write to Department of the Air Force, AF-CIO/P, 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.

     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

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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: March 22, 2005.

 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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588         Defense Contract Management Agency Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program..........    0790-AH00
589         DoD Contractors' Safety Manual (DoD 4145.26-M)........................................    0790-AH76
590         Armed Services Exchange Regulations (ASER) (DoD Instruction 1330.21)..................    0790-AH77
591         Voluntary State Tax Withholding From Retired Pay......................................    0790-AH78
592         Emergency Security Control of Air Traffic (ESCAT) Plan................................    0790-AH81
593         DoD Privacy Program (DoD Directive 5400.11)...........................................    0790-AH83
594         Obtaining Information From Financial Institutions (DoD Directive 5400.12).............    0790-AH84
595         Guidance on Obtaining Information From Financial Institutions (DoD Instruction            0790-AH85
            5400.15)..............................................................................
596         Sale or Rental of Sexually Explicit Material on DoD Property (DoD Instruction 4105.70)    0790-AH86
597         Personal Commercial Solicitation on DoD Installations (DoD Directive 1344.7) and          0790-AH87
            Personal Commercial Solicitation on DoD Installations Implementing Procedures (DoD
            Instruction 1344.aa)..................................................................
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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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598         National Security Education Program (NSEP) Grants to Institutions of Higher Education     0790-AF59
            (DoD Instruction 1025.5)..............................................................
599         Restoration Advisory Boards (RABs)....................................................    0790-AG31
600         Settling Personnel and General Claims and Processing Advance Decision Requests........    0790-AG47
601         Personnel Security Policies for Granting Access to Classified Information.............    0790-AG54
602         National Policy on Reciprocity of Facilities and Guidelines for Implementation of         0790-AG55
            Reciprocity...........................................................................
603         National Policy on Technical Surveillance Countermeasures.............................    0790-AG56
604         Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of        0790-AG76
            Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations........................
605         Waiver of Debts Resulting From Erroneous Payments of Pay and Allowances (DoD Directive    0790-AG90
            1340.21)..............................................................................
606         Waiver Procedures for Debts Resulting From Erroneous Payments of Pay and Allowances       0790-AG91
            (DoD Instruction 1340.23).............................................................
607         Development of a Munitions Response Site Prioritization Protocol......................    0790-AG94
608         Review of the Manual for Courts-Martial (DoD Directive 5500.17).......................    0790-AG99
609         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..................................................................
610         Provision of Early Intervention and Special Education Services to Eligible DoD            0790-AH70
            Dependents............................................................................
611         Criminal Jurisdiction Over Civilians Employed By or Accompanying the Armed Forces         0790-AH73
            Outside the United States, Service Members, and Former Service Members................
612         Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Department of Defense..    0790-AH74
613         DoD Grant and Agreement Regulations...................................................    0790-AH75
614         Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects...................................    0790-AH79
615         Department of Defense National Security Personnel System (NSPS).......................    0790-AH82
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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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616         Protests, Disputes, and Appeals (DFARS Case 2003-D010)................................    0750-AE01
617         Cost Accounting Standards (DFARS Case 2003-D015)......................................    0750-AE10
618         Radio Frequency Identification (DFARS Case 2004-D011).................................    0750-AE55
619         Foreign Acquisition (DFARS Case 2003-D008)............................................    0750-AE70
620         Contract Pricing (DFARS Case 2003-D014)...............................................    0750-AE71
621         Exchange or Sale of Government-Owned Information Technology (DFARS Case 2003-D094)....    0750-AE72
622         Material Inspection and Receiving Report (DFARS Case 2003-D085).......................    0750-AE73
623         Micro-Purchases Not Using the Governmentwide Purchase Card (DFARS Case 2003-D059).....    0750-AE74
624         Simplified Acquisition Procedures (DFARS Case 2003-D075)..............................    0750-AE75
625         Uniform Contract Line Item Numbering (DFARS Case 2003-D082)...........................    0750-AE76
626         Administrative Matters (DFARS Case 2003-D084).........................................    0750-AE77
627         Contract Financing (DFARS Case 2003-D043).............................................    0750-AE78
628         Restrictions on Totally Enclosed Lifeboat Survival Systems (DFARS Case 2004-D034).....    0750-AE82
629         Quality Assurance (DFARS Case 2003-D027)..............................................    0750-AE85
630         Subcontracting Policies and Procedures (DFARS Case 2003-D025).........................    0750-AE86
631         Contract Modifications (DFARS Case 2003-D024).........................................    0750-AE87
632         Socioeconomic Programs (DFARS Case 2003-D029).........................................    0750-AE88
633         Transportation (DFARS Case 2003-D028).................................................    0750-AE89
634         Environment, Occupational Safety, and Drug-Free Workplace (DFARS Case 2003-D039)......    0750-AE90
635         Construction (DFARS Case 2003-D034)...................................................    0750-AE91
636         Acquisition Planning (DFARS Case 2003-D044)...........................................    0750-AE92
637         Small Business Programs (DFARS Case 2003-D047)........................................    0750-AE93
638         Termination of Contracts (DFARS Case 2003-D046).......................................    0750-AE94
639         Authorization for Continued Contracts (DFARS Case 2003-D052)..........................    0750-AE95
640         Contract Administration Functions (DFARS Case 2003-D051)..............................    0750-AE96
641         Contractor Insurance/Pension Reviews (DFARS Case 2003-D050)...........................    0750-AE97
642         Acquisition of Information Technology (DFARS Case 2003-D068)..........................    0750-AE98
643         Describing Agency Needs (DFARS Case 2003-D073)........................................    0750-AE99
644         Required Sources of Supplies and Services (DFARS Case 2003-D072)......................    0750-AF00
645         Component Breakout (DFARS Case 2003-D071).............................................    0750-AF01
646         Special Contracting Methods (DFARS Case 2003-D079)....................................    0750-AF02
647         Types of Contracts (DFARS Case 2003-D078).............................................    0750-AF03
648         Contracting by Negotiation (DFARS Case 2003-D077).....................................    0750-AF04
649         Contract Administration (DFARS Case 2003-D023)........................................    0750-AF05
650         Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions (DFARS Case 2003-D019)...........    0750-AF06
651         Competition Requirements for Federal Supply Schedules and Multiple Award Contracts        0750-AF08
            (DFARS Case 2004-D009)................................................................
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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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652         Incremental Funding, Fixed-Price Contracts (DFARS Case 1990-037)......................    0750-AA07
653         Patent Rights--Ownership by the Contractor (Large Business) (DFARS Case 2001-D015)....    0750-AD72
654         Approval of Service Contracts and Task Orders (DFARS Case 2002-D024)..................    0750-AD81
655         Purchase Card Internal Controls (DFARS Case 2002-D025)................................    0750-AD87
656         Central Contractor Registration (DFARS Case 2003-D040)................................    0750-AE11
657         Geographic Use of the Term ``United States'' (DFARS Case 2001-D003)...................    0750-AE12
658         Contract Period for Task and Delivery Order Contracts (DFARS Case 2003-D097)..........    0750-AE25
659         Threshold for Small Business Specialist Review (DFARS Case 2003-D060).................    0750-AE30
660         Payment and Billing Instructions (DFARS Case 2003-D009)...............................    0750-AE34
661         Major Systems Acquisition (DFARS Case 2003-D030)......................................    0750-AE35
662         Contractors Accompanying a Force Deployed (DFARS Case 2003-D087)......................    0750-AE42
663         Reporting Contract Performance Outside the United States (DFARS Case 2004-D001).......    0750-AE46
664         Consolidation of Contract Requirements (DFARS Case 2003-D109).........................    0750-AE48
665         Transition of Weapons-Related Prototype Projects to Follow-On Contracts (DFARS Case       0750-AE49
            2003-D106)............................................................................
666         Personal Services Contracts (DFARS Case 2003-D103)....................................    0750-AE50

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667         Quality Control of Aviation Critical Safety Items and Related Services (DFARS Case        0750-AE51
            2003-D101)............................................................................
668         Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders (DFARS Case 2004-D025)......    0750-AE58
669         Free Trade Agreements--Australia and Morocco (DFARS Case 2004-D013)...................    0750-AE59
670         Acquisition of Ball and Roller Bearings (DFARS Case 2003-D021)........................    0750-AE60
671         Advisory and Assistance Services (DFARS Case 2003-D042)...............................    0750-AE61
672         Specialized Service Contracting (DFARS Case 2003-D041)................................    0750-AE62
673         Acquisition of Telecommunications Services (DFARS Case 2003-D055).....................    0750-AE63
674         Utility Rates Established by Regulatory Bodies (DFARS Case 2003-D096).................    0750-AE64
675         Acquisition of Utility Services (DFARS Case 2003-D069)................................    0750-AE65
676         Extraordinary Contractual Actions (DFARS Case 2003-D048)..............................    0750-AE66
677         Update of Clauses for Telecommunications Services (DFARS Case 2003-D053)..............    0750-AE67
678         Information Technology Equipment--Screening of Government Inventory (DFARS Case 2003-     0750-AE68
            D054).................................................................................
679         Basic Agreements for Telecommunications Services (DFARS Case 2003-D056)...............    0750-AE69
680         Business Restructuring Costs (DFARS Case 2004-D026)...................................    0750-AE79
681         DoD Pilot Mentor-Protege Program (DFARS Case 2004-D028)...............................    0750-AE80
682         Sole Source Award of 8(a) Contracts to Native Hawaiian-Owned Small Business Concerns      0750-AE81
            (DFARS Case 2004-D031)................................................................
683         Incentive Program for Use of Domestic Machine Tools and Other Capital Assets (DFARS       0750-AE83
            Case 2005-D003).......................................................................
684         Berry Amendment Memoranda (DFARS Case 2004-D035)......................................    0750-AE84
685         Assignment of Contract Administration Functions (DFARS Case 2004-D007)................    0750-AF07
686         Contractor Performance of Acquisition Functions Closely Associated With Inherently        0750-AF09
            Governmental Functions (DFARS Case 2004-D021).........................................
687         Multiyear Contracting (DFARS Case 2004-D024)..........................................    0750-AF10
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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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688         Codification and Modification of Berry Amendment (DFARS Case 2002-D002)...............    0750-AD76
689         Unique Item Identification and Property Valuation (DFARS Case 2003-D081)..............    0750-AE09
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                           Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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690         Improper Business Practices, Organizational Conflicts of Interest, and Debarment          0750-AE02
            (DFARS Case 2003-D012)................................................................
691         Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information (DFARS Case 2003-D038)...............    0750-AE03
692         Contractor Qualifications Relating to Contract Placement (DFARS Case 2003-D011).......    0750-AE06
693         Government Source Inspection Requirements (DFARS Case 2002-D032)......................    0750-AE08
694         Laws Inapplicable to Commercial Subcontracts (DFARS Case 2003-D018)...................    0750-AE14
695         Tax Procedures for Overseas Contracts (DFARS Case 2003-D031)..........................    0750-AE18
696         Resolving Tax Problems (DFARS Case 2003-D032).........................................    0750-AE19
697         Architect-Engineer Services (DFARS Case 2003-D035)....................................    0750-AE20
698         Contracting for Architect-Engineer Services (DFARS Case 2003-D105)....................    0750-AE21
699         Publicizing Contract Actions (DFARS Case 2003-D016)...................................    0750-AE22
700         Competition Requirements (DFARS Case 2003-D017).......................................    0750-AE23
701         Sealed Bidding (DFARS Case 2003-D076).................................................    0750-AE24
702         Firefighting Services Contracts (DFARS Case 2003-D107)................................    0750-AE26
703         Contractor Use of Government Supply Sources (DFARS Case 2003-D045)....................    0750-AE28
704         DoD Pilot Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program (DFARS Case 2003-D013).................    0750-AE29
705         Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program (DFARS Case 2003-D063)...........    0750-AE31
706         Acquisition of Commercial Items (DFARS Case 2003-D074)................................    0750-AE32
707         Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Leader Company Contracting (DFARS Case 2003-D092)..    0750-AE33
708         Bonds (DFARS Case 2003-D033)..........................................................    0750-AE36
709         Cost Principles and Procedures (DFARS Case 2003-D036).................................    0750-AE37

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710         Insurance (DFARS Case 2003-D037)......................................................    0750-AE38
711         Removal of Obsolete Research and Development Contracting Procedures (DFARS Case 2003-     0750-AE39
            D058).................................................................................
712         Research and Development Contracting (DFARS Case 2003-D067)...........................    0750-AE40
713         Procedures, Guidance, and Information (DFARS Case 2003-D090)..........................    0750-AE41
714         Free Trade Agreements--Chile and Singapore (DFARS Case 2003-D088).....................    0750-AE43
715         Written Assurance of Technical Data Conformity (DFARS Case 2003-D104).................    0750-AE45
716         Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) Carbon Fiber--Restriction to Domestic Sources (DFARS Case 2004-   0750-AE52
            D002).................................................................................
717         Extension of Partnership Agreement Under the 8(a) Program (DFARS Case 2004-D015)......    0750-AE56
718         Purchases From Federal Prison Industries--Deletion of Duplicative Text (DFARS Case        0750-AE57
            2004-D005)............................................................................
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                                    Department of the Army--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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719         Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision.....................................................    0702-AA43
720         Military Police Investigations........................................................    0702-AA44
721         The Freedom of Information Act Program................................................    0702-AA45
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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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722         Foreign Acquisition...................................................................    0702-AA38
723         Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses..........................................    0702-AA39
724         Decorations, Medals, Ribbons, and Similar Devices.....................................    0702-AA41
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                                    Department of the Army--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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725         Law Enforcement Reporting.............................................................    0702-AA42
726         Apprehension and Restraint............................................................    0702-AA46
727         Absentee Deserter Apprehension Program and Surrender of Military Personnel to Civilian    0702-AA47
            Authorities...........................................................................
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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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728         Regulatory Program of the Army Corps of Engineers and Historic Properties.............    0710-AA51
729         Compensatory Mitigation for Losses of Aquatic Resources...............................    0710-AA55
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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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730         Nationwide Permit Program Regulations.................................................    0710-AA60
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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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731         Environmental Quality; Procedures for Implementing the National Environmental Policy      0710-AA42
            Act (NEPA)............................................................................
732         Regulatory Programs of the Corps of Engineers, Endangered Species Act; Scope of           0710-AA43
            Analysis..............................................................................
733         Cost-Sharing Requirements Under the Ability To Pay Provisions.........................    0710-AA44
734         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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735         United States Coast Guard Restricted Area; Coast Guard Base Mobile; Mobile, Alabama...    0710-AA56
736         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...
737         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....................
738         Department of the Army; Fort Richardson Alaska; Small Arms Complex; Fort Wainwright,      0710-AA59
            Alaska................................................................................
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                                    Department of the Navy--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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739         Release of Official Information for Litigation Purposes and Testimony by Department of    0703-AA76
            the Navy Personnel....................................................................
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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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740         Shipbuilding Capability Preservation Agreements.......................................    0703-AA50
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                      Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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741         TRICARE; Changes to DRG and Inpatient Mental Health Payment Systems...................    0720-AA91
742         TRICARE; Revision of Participating Providers Reimbursement Rate; TRICARE Dental           0720-AA92
            Program (TDP).........................................................................
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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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743         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Hospital         0720-AA20
            Payment for Ambulatory Care...........................................................
744         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Exception to     0720-AA41
            the CHAMPUS Dual Compensation/Conflict of Interest Provisions.........................
745         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Prosthetic       0720-AA49
            Devices...............................................................................
746         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Double           0720-AA50
            Coverage..............................................................................
747         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Establishment    0720-AA56
            of an Appeals Process for TRICARE Claimcheck Denials..................................
748         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Methodology      0720-AA57
            for Coverage of NIH-Sponsored Clinical Trials.........................................

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749         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services; Individual Case            0720-AA65
            Management Program for Persons With Extraordinary Conditions (ICMP-PEC)...............
750         TRICARE; Prime Remote for Active Duty Family Members..................................    0720-AA68
751         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Voluntary        0720-AA69
            Disenrollment From the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP)..........................
752         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS): Enuretic         0720-AA70
            Devices, Breast Reconstructive Surgery, PFPWD Valid Authorization Period, Early
            Intervention Services.................................................................
753         TRICARE; Waiver of Certain TRICARE Deductibles; Clarification of the TRICARE Prime        0720-AA72
            Enrollment Period.....................................................................
754         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............................................................
755         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.....................
756         TRICARE; Changes Included in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year       0720-AA85
            2003 (NDAA-03)........................................................................
757         TRICARE; Coordination of Benefits Between TRICARE and The Department of Veterans          0720-AA87
            Affairs...............................................................................
758         TRICARE Program; Rare Diseases Definition and Partial List of Examples of Unproven        0720-AA88
            Drugs, Devices, Medical Treatments, or Procedures.....................................
759         TRICARE; Changes to NDAA FY02 and Technical Correction to NDAA FY03...................    0720-AA89
760         TRICARE Reserve Select for Certain Members of the Selected Reserve, Transitional          0720-AA90
            Assistance Management Program, Early Eligibility for TRICARE for Certain Reserve
            Component Members.....................................................................
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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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761         TRICARE; Elimination of Nonavailability Statement and Referral Authorization              0720-AA79
            Requirements and Elimination of Specialized Treatment Services Program................
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Department of Defense (DOD)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (OS)



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588. 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                            05/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




589. DOD CONTRACTORS' SAFETY MANUAL (DOD 4145.26-M)

Priority: Other Significant

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                            03/29/05                    70 FR 16038
NPRM Comment Period End         05/31/05
Final Action                    08/00/05

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

[[Page 26751]]

Phone: 703 325-8625
Fax: 703 325-6227
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AH76
_______________________________________________________________________




590. 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                            05/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




591. 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                            05/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




592. 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                            05/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




593. [bull] DOD PRIVACY PROGRAM (DOD DIRECTIVE 5400.11)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552a

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 310

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule amends 32 CFR part 310 to show 
organizational changes and realignments, to reflect assigned 
responsibilities, to affirm program coverage, and to delete and add, as 
appropriate, statutory and regulatory authorities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mr. Vahan Moushegian, Department of Defense, Office of 
the Secretary, Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 607-2944

RIN: 0790-AH83
_______________________________________________________________________




594. [bull] OBTAINING INFORMATION FROM FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (DOD 
DIRECTIVE 5400.12)

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 12 USC 3401

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 275

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule updates policies and responsibilities for 
obtaining access to financial records maintained by financial 
institutions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Mr. Vahan Moushegian, Department of Defense, Office of 
the Secretary, Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 607-2944

RIN: 0790-AH84

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595. [bull] GUIDANCE ON OBTAINING INFORMATION FROM FINANCIAL 
INSTITUTIONS (DOD INSTRUCTION 5400.15)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 276

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule provides guidance on obtaining access to financial 
records maintained by financial institutions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Mr. Vahan Moushegian, Department of Defense, Office of 
the Secretary, Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 607-2944

RIN: 0790-AH85
_______________________________________________________________________




596. [bull] SALE OR RENTAL OF SEXUALLY EXPLICIT MATERIAL ON DOD PROPERTY 
(DOD INSTRUCTION 4105.70)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 2489a

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 235

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements 10 U.S.C. 2489a, which prohibits the 
sale or rental of sexually explicit material on property under DoD 
jurisdiction. The part establishes responsibilities for monitoring 
compliance, establishes a review board to determine whether a material 
offered for sale or rental is sexually explicit as consistent with the 
definition in 10 U.S.C. 2489a, and delineates review board procedures 
and required reports.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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-AH86
_______________________________________________________________________




597. [bull] PERSONAL COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION ON DOD INSTALLATIONS (DOD 
DIRECTIVE 1344.7) AND PERSONAL COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION ON DOD 
INSTALLATIONS IMPLEMENTING PROCEDURES (DOD INSTRUCTION 1344.AA)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 50

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule continues the established annual DoD registration 
requirements for life insurance companies operating on all DoD 
installations. It continues the established requirement for the sale of 
insurance and securities on DoD installations overseas. This rule 
identifies prohibited practices that may cause withdrawal of commercial 
solicitation privileges on DoD installations and establishes 
notification requirements when privileges are withdrawn. This rule 
establishes procedures for persons solicited on DoD installations to 
evaluate solicitors, and it identifies procedures for providing 
financial education programs to military personnel.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/19/05                    70 FR 20316
NPRM Comment Period End         06/20/05
Final Action                    08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Mr. James Ellis, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, 241 South 18th Street, Crystal Square 4, Suite 302, 
Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: 703 602-5009

RIN: 0790-AH87
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Office of the Secretary (OS)



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598. 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                    05/00/05
Final Action Effective          07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

[[Page 26753]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




599. 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
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                     01/28/05                     70 FR 4061
Second NPRM Comment Period End  03/29/05
Final Action                    05/00/05
Final Action Effective          07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Patricia Ferrebee, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 571-9060

RIN: 0790-AG31
_______________________________________________________________________




600. 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                    05/00/05
Final Action Effective          07/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




601. 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.

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                    05/00/05
Final Action Effective          07/00/05

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

[[Page 26754]]

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602. 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                    05/00/05
Final Action Effective          07/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




603. 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                    05/00/05
Final Action Effective          07/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




604. 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 Nonprofit 
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                    05/00/05
Final Action Effective          07/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




605. 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 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

[[Page 26755]]

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                    05/00/05
Final Action Effective          07/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




606. 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                    05/00/05
Final Action Effective          07/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




607. 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                    05/00/05
Final Action Effective          07/00/05

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: 703 571-9060

RIN: 0790-AG94
_______________________________________________________________________




608. 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 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

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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                    05/00/05
Final Action Effective          07/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




609. 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                    05/00/05
Final Action Effective          07/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




610. 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                    05/00/05
Final Action Effective          07/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




611. 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 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                    05/00/05
Final Action Effective          07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

[[Page 26757]]

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

RIN: 0790-AH73
_______________________________________________________________________




612. 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                    05/00/05
Final Action Effective          07/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




613. DOD GRANT AND AGREEMENT REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

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                    05/00/05
Final Action Effective          07/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




614. FEDERAL POLICY FOR THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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                    05/00/05
Final Action Effective          07/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




615. [bull] DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE NATIONAL SECURITY PERSONNEL SYSTEM 
(NSPS)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 9902

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 9901

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Office of Personnel 
Management (OPM) are issuing proposed regulations to establish the 
National Security Personnel System (NSPS), a human resources management 
system for the Department of Defense, as authorized by the National 
Defense Authorization Act (Pub. L. 108-136, November 24, 2003). NSPS 
governs basic pay, staffing, classification, performance management, 
labor relations, adverse actions, and employee appeals. NSPS aligns 
DoD's human resources management system with the Department's critical 
mission requirements and protects the civil service rights of its 
employees.

[[Page 26758]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/14/05                     70 FR 7552
NPRM Comment Period End         03/16/05
Final Action                    05/00/05
Final Action Effective          07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Brad Bunn, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 696-7770
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AH82
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)



_______________________________________________________________________




616. 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                            05/00/05

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-AE01
_______________________________________________________________________




617. 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                            05/00/05

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-AE10
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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                            04/21/05                    70 FR 20726
NPRM Comment Period End         06/20/05                    70 FR 20727
Final Action                     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
_______________________________________________________________________




619. [bull] FOREIGN ACQUISITION (DFARS CASE 2003-D008)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225; 48 CFR 252.225

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that 
relate to the acquisition of supplies and services from foreign 
sources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE70

[[Page 26759]]

_______________________________________________________________________




620. [bull] CONTRACT PRICING (DFARS CASE 2003-D014)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 215.4; 48 CFR 252.215; 48 CFR 253.215

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE71
_______________________________________________________________________




621. [bull] EXCHANGE OR SALE OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 
(DFARS CASE 2003-D094)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 239.70

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that 
pertain to the exchange or sale of Government-owned information 
technology.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE72
_______________________________________________________________________




622. [bull] MATERIAL INSPECTION AND RECEIVING REPORT (DFARS CASE 2003-
D085)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR ch 2, app F

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that 
relate to the use of material inspection and receiving reports for 
items delivered under DoD contracts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE73
_______________________________________________________________________




623. [bull] MICRO-PURCHASES NOT USING THE GOVERNMENTWIDE PURCHASE CARD 
(DFARS CASE 2003-D059)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 213.270

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that 
pertain to use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card for 
actions at or below the micro-purchase threshold.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE74
_______________________________________________________________________




624. [bull] SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (DFARS CASE 2003-D075)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 213; 48 CFR 253.213

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that 
pertain to the use of simplified acquisition procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE75
_______________________________________________________________________




625. [bull] UNIFORM CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBERING (DFARS CASE 2003-D082)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 204.71

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that 
pertain to requirements for uniform contract line item numbering.

[[Page 26760]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE76
_______________________________________________________________________




626. [bull] ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS (DFARS CASE 2003-D084)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 204.1; 48 CFR 204.4; 48 CFR 204.9

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that 
relate to administrative aspects of contract execution.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE77
_______________________________________________________________________




627. [bull] CONTRACT FINANCING (DFARS CASE 2003-D043)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 232

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that 
pertain to contract financing and payment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE78
_______________________________________________________________________




628. [bull] RESTRICTIONS ON TOTALLY ENCLOSED LIFEBOAT SURVIVAL SYSTEMS 
(DFARS CASE 2004-D034)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 103-139, sec 8124; PL 103-335, sec 8093; 10 USC 
2534

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.7008; 48 CFR 252.225-7039

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to remove text addressing 
restrictions on the acquisition of totally enclosed lifeboat survival 
systems. The text being removed addresses 1994 and 1995 appropriations 
act restrictions that are no longer considered applicable and other 
statutory restrictions that apply only to the Navy.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE82
_______________________________________________________________________




629. [bull] QUALITY ASSURANCE (DFARS CASE 2003-D027)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 246

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that 
pertain to contract quality assurance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE85
_______________________________________________________________________




630. [bull] SUBCONTRACTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (DFARS CASE 2003-
D025)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 244.3; 48 CFR 252.244-7000

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative 
pertaining to subcontracts awarded under DoD contracts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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

[[Page 26761]]

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE86
_______________________________________________________________________




631. [bull] CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS (DFARS CASE 2003-D024)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 243.1; 48 CFR 243.2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative 
pertaining to contract modifications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE87
_______________________________________________________________________




632. [bull] SOCIOECONOMIC PROGRAMS (DFARS CASE 2003-D029)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 226

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that 
pertain to socioeconomic considerations in DoD contracting.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE88
_______________________________________________________________________




633. [bull] TRANSPORTATION (DFARS CASE 2003-D028)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 247

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that 
pertain to transportation requirements under DoD contracts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE89
_______________________________________________________________________




634. [bull] ENVIRONMENT, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE 
(DFARS CASE 2003-D039)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 223

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative 
pertaining to environmental and safety matters under DoD contracts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE90
_______________________________________________________________________




635. [bull] CONSTRUCTION (DFARS CASE 2003-D034)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 236.1; 48 CFR 236.2

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE91
_______________________________________________________________________




636. [bull] ACQUISITION PLANNING (DFARS CASE 2003-D044)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 207

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 26762]]

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE92
_______________________________________________________________________




637. [bull] SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS (DFARS CASE 2003-D047)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that 
pertain to the participation of small business concerns in DoD 
acquisitions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE93
_______________________________________________________________________




638. [bull] TERMINATION OF CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2003-D046)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 249

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that 
pertain to contract termination matters.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE94
_______________________________________________________________________




639. [bull] AUTHORIZATION FOR CONTINUED CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2003-D052)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 204.7001

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement a 
recommendation resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that 
would authorize the issuance of a ``mirror contract'' when performance 
under the original contract number is no longer possible solely for 
administrative reasons.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE95
_______________________________________________________________________




640. [bull] CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION FUNCTIONS (DFARS CASE 2003-D051)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 242.302

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative 
pertaining to contract administration functions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE96
_______________________________________________________________________




641. [bull] CONTRACTOR INSURANCE/PENSION REVIEWS (DFARS CASE 2003-D050)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 242.73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that 
pertain to the conduct of contractor insurance/pension reviews.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE97
_______________________________________________________________________




642. [bull] ACQUISITION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DFARS CASE 2003-D068)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 239

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement

[[Page 26763]]

recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that 
pertain to the acquisition of information technology.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE98
_______________________________________________________________________




643. [bull] DESCRIBING AGENCY NEEDS (DFARS CASE 2003-D073)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 211

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that 
pertain to the use of requirements documents in DoD contracts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE99
_______________________________________________________________________




644. [bull] REQUIRED SOURCES OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES (DFARS CASE 2003-
D072)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 208

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that 
pertain to the acquisition of supplies and services through Government 
sources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF00
_______________________________________________________________________




645. [bull] COMPONENT BREAKOUT (DFARS CASE 2003-D071)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 207.105; 48 CFR app D

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that 
pertain to the breakout of components of end items for future 
acquisitions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF01
_______________________________________________________________________




646. [bull] SPECIAL CONTRACTING METHODS (DFARS CASE 2003-D079)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 217

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that 
pertain to the acquisition of supplies and services through special 
contracting methods.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF02
_______________________________________________________________________




647. [bull] TYPES OF CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2003-D078)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that 
pertain to the types of contracts that may be used in DoD acquisitions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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

[[Page 26764]]

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF03
_______________________________________________________________________




648. [bull] CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION (DFARS CASE 2003-D077)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 215

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that 
pertain to DoD negotiated acquisitions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF04
_______________________________________________________________________




649. [bull] CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION (DFARS CASE 2003-D023)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 242; 48 CFR 252.242-7000; 48 CFR 252.242-7004

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that 
pertain to DoD contract administration and audit services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF05
_______________________________________________________________________




650. [bull] APPLICATION OF LABOR LAWS TO GOVERNMENT ACQUISITIONS (DFARS 
CASE 2003-D019)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 222

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that 
pertain to requirements for compliance with labor laws under DoD 
contracts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF06
_______________________________________________________________________




651. [bull] COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULES AND 
MULTIPLE AWARD CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2004-D009)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 208.4; 48 CFR 216.5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to strengthen requirements 
for competition in the placement of orders under Federal Supply 
Schedules and multiple award contracts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF08
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)



_______________________________________________________________________




652. 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                    09/00/05

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

[[Page 26765]]

Phone: 703 602-0311

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




653. 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                            09/30/04                    69 FR 58377
NPRM Comment Period End         11/01/04
Final Action                    05/00/05

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

RIN: 0750-AD72
_______________________________________________________________________




654. 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
Interim Final Rule              05/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




655. 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                    08/00/05

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-AD87
_______________________________________________________________________




656. 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                    07/00/05

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-AE11
_______________________________________________________________________




657. 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                            11/10/04                    69 FR 65121

[[Page 26766]]

NPRM Comment Period End         01/10/05
Final Action                    05/00/05

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-AE12
_______________________________________________________________________




658. 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
Interim Final Rule              12/15/04                    69 FR 74992
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/14/05
Final Action                    06/00/05

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 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
_______________________________________________________________________




659. 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                    06/00/05

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-AE30
_______________________________________________________________________




660. 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                    06/00/05

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-AE34
_______________________________________________________________________




661. 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 26767]]

NPRM Comment Period End         04/23/04
Final Action                    05/00/05

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-AE35
_______________________________________________________________________




662. 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                    05/00/05

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-AE42
_______________________________________________________________________




663. 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                    05/00/05

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-AE46
_______________________________________________________________________




664. 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                    07/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




665. 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

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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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/01/04                    69 FR 63329
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/03/05
Final Action                    06/00/05

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-AE49
_______________________________________________________________________




666. 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                    05/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




667. 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                    06/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




668. [bull] PROVISION OF INFORMATION TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HOLDERS 
(DFARS CASE 2004-D025)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 2416(d)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 205.470

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to increase, from $500,000 
to $1,000,000, the threshold at which DoD contracts must include a 
requirement for the contractor to provide to cooperative agreement 
holders, upon their request, a list of the contractor's employees who 
are responsible for entering into subcontracts. Implements section 816 
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/22/05                     70 FR 8536
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/25/05
Final Action                    07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 0750-AE58
_______________________________________________________________________




669. [bull] FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS--AUSTRALIA AND MOROCCO (DFARS CASE 
2004-D013)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-286; PL 108-302

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225; 48 CFR 252

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement new Free Trade 
Agreements with Australia and Morocco. The Free Trade Agreements waive 
the applicability of the Buy American Act for some foreign supplies and 
construction materials from Australia and Morocco, and specify 
procurement procedures designed to ensure fairness.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/13/05                     70 FR 2361
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/14/05
Final Action                    06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE59
_______________________________________________________________________




670. [bull] ACQUISITION OF BALL AND ROLLER BEARINGS (DFARS CASE 2003-
D021)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 2534; 41 USC 430; PL 108-287, sec 8059

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.70; 48 CFR 252.225-7016

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to improve the clarity of 
domestic source restrictions on the acquisition of ball and roller 
bearings, by addressing only the exceptions, waivers, and waiver 
authority available to the contracting officer under current law, and 
by making the restrictions inapplicable to bearings that are commercial 
components of non-commercial end items or components.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/22/05                     70 FR 8560
NPRM Comment Period End         04/25/05
Final Action                    08/00/05

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE60
_______________________________________________________________________




671. [bull] ADVISORY AND ASSISTANCE SERVICES (DFARS CASE 2003-D042)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 237.2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that 
pertain to the acquisition of advisory and assistance services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/22/05                     70 FR 8562
NPRM Comment Period End         04/25/05
Final Action                    08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE61
_______________________________________________________________________




672. [bull] SPECIALIZED SERVICE CONTRACTING (DFARS CASE 2003-D041)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 237.70; 48 CFR 237.71; 48 CFR 252.237

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that 
pertain to the acquisition of mortuary and laundry and dry cleaning 
services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/22/05                     70 FR 8563
NPRM Comment Period End         04/25/05
Final Action                    08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE62
_______________________________________________________________________




673. [bull] ACQUISITION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES (DFARS CASE 2003-
D055)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 239.74

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that 
pertain to the acquisition of telecommunications services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/22/05                     70 FR 8564
NPRM Comment Period End         04/25/05
Final Action                    08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

[[Page 26770]]

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE63
_______________________________________________________________________




674. [bull] UTILITY RATES ESTABLISHED BY REGULATORY BODIES (DFARS CASE 
2003-D096)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 241.201; 48 CFR 241.501

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that 
pertain to utility rates established by independent and nonindependent 
regulatory bodies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/22/05                     70 FR 8565
NPRM Comment Period End         04/25/05
Final Action                    08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE64
_______________________________________________________________________




675. [bull] ACQUISITION OF UTILITY SERVICES (DFARS CASE 2003-D069)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 241

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that 
pertain to the acquisition of utility services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/22/05                     70 FR 8566
NPRM Comment Period End         04/25/05
Final Action                    08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE65
_______________________________________________________________________




676. [bull] EXTRAORDINARY CONTRACTUAL ACTIONS (DFARS CASE 2003-D048)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that 
pertain to the processing of requests for extraordinary contract 
adjustments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/07/05                     70 FR 6393
NPRM Comment Period End         04/08/05
Final Action                    08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE66
_______________________________________________________________________




677. [bull] UPDATE OF CLAUSES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES (DFARS 
CASE 2003-D053)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 239.74; 48 CFR 252.239

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that 
pertain to the acquisition of telecommunications services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/22/04                    69 FR 67885
NPRM Comment Period End         01/21/05
Final Action                    05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE67
_______________________________________________________________________




678. [bull] INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT--SCREENING OF GOVERNMENT 
INVENTORY (DFARS CASE 2003-D054)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 239.73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that 
pertain to procedures for screening of Government inventory before 
authorizing a contractor to purchase information technology equipment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/22/04                    69 FR 67884
NPRM Comment Period End         01/21/05
Final Action                    05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

[[Page 26771]]

Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE68
_______________________________________________________________________




679. [bull] BASIC AGREEMENTS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES (DFARS CASE 
2003-D056)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 239.74

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that 
pertain to the use of basic agreements in the acquisition of 
telecommunications services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/22/04                    69 FR 67883
NPRM Comment Period End         01/21/05
Final Action                    06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE69
_______________________________________________________________________




680. [bull] BUSINESS RESTRUCTURING COSTS (DFARS CASE 2004-D026)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 2325

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 231.205-70

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 819 of 
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Section 
819 lowers the approval level for determinations relating to payment of 
restructuring costs to DoD contractors.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE79
_______________________________________________________________________




681. [bull] DOD PILOT MENTOR-PROTEGE PROGRAM (DFARS CASE 2004-D028)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-375, sec 841; PL 108-375, sec 842

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219.71; 48 CFR ch 2, app I

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement sections 841 
and 842 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. 
Section 841 provides for a 5-year extension of the DoD Pilot Mentor-
Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program. Section 842 expands the program to 
include service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns and 
HUBZone small business concerns.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/00/05

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE80
_______________________________________________________________________




682. [bull] SOLE SOURCE AWARD OF 8(A) CONTRACTS TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN-OWNED 
SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (DFARS CASE 2004-D031)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-287, sec 8021

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219.805

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 8021 
of the DoD Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Section 8021 
permits sole source awards to Native Hawaiian small business concerns 
under the 8(a) Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/00/05

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE81
_______________________________________________________________________




683. [bull] INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR USE OF DOMESTIC MACHINE TOOLS AND 
OTHER CAPITAL ASSETS (DFARS CASE 2005-D003)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 822

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 215; 48 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, May 24, 2005, Interim Final.
Final, Statutory, February 18, 2006.

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 822 of 
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004. Section 
822 requires DoD to establish incentives for DoD contractors to 
purchase capital assets manufactured in the United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/00/05

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

[[Page 26772]]

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE83
_______________________________________________________________________




684. [bull] BERRY AMENDMENT MEMORANDA (DFARS CASE 2004-D035)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 2533a

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.7002

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement DoD policy 
mememoranda on determinations regarding the nonavailability of domestic 
supplies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE84
_______________________________________________________________________




685. [bull] ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION FUNCTIONS (DFARS CASE 
2004-D007)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 242.202

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to add the Defense Energy 
Support Center to the list of DoD activities authorized to perform 
contract administration functions at or near a contractor's facilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF07
_______________________________________________________________________




686. [bull] CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE OF ACQUISITION FUNCTIONS CLOSELY 
ASSOCIATED WITH INHERENTLY GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS (DFARS CASE 2004-D021)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 2383

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 207.5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 804 of 
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Section 
804 places limitations on the award of contracts for the performance of 
acquisition functions closely associated with inherently governmental 
functions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/00/05

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF09
_______________________________________________________________________




687. [bull] MULTIYEAR CONTRACTING (DFARS CASE 2004-D024)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 2306b; 10 USC 2306c; PL 108-287, sec 8008

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 217.1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 8008 
of the Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2005 and section 814 
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. 
Sections 8008 and 814 establish new requirements related to the funding 
of multiyear contracts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF10
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Long-Term Actions


Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson
Phone: 703 602-0311

RIN: 0750-AD76

[[Page 26773]]

_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Other Significant

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

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                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE09
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Completed Actions


Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)



_______________________________________________________________________




690. 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                    12/15/04                    69 FR 74989

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
_______________________________________________________________________




691. 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                    11/22/04                    69 FR 67856

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
_______________________________________________________________________




692. 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
NPRM Comment Period End         04/23/04
Final Action                    11/10/04                    69 FR 65088

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
_______________________________________________________________________




693. 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

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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                    02/22/05                     70 FR 8539

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-AE08
_______________________________________________________________________




694. 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                    11/01/04                    69 FR 63330

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-AE14
_______________________________________________________________________




695. 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                    02/07/05                     70 FR 6375

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
_______________________________________________________________________




696. 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                    02/22/05                     70 FR 8538

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
_______________________________________________________________________




697. 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                    12/15/04                    69 FR 75000

[[Page 26775]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




698. 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                    11/22/04                    69 FR 67855

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-AE21
_______________________________________________________________________




699. 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                    11/01/04                    69 FR 63327

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
_______________________________________________________________________




700. 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                    12/15/04                    69 FR 74990

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
_______________________________________________________________________




701. 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                    11/10/04                    69 FR 65089

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

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702. 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 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                    12/15/04                    69 FR 75000

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
_______________________________________________________________________




703. 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                    11/22/04                    69 FR 67858

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
_______________________________________________________________________




704. 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                    12/15/04                    69 FR 74995

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
_______________________________________________________________________




705. 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 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                    02/07/05                     70 FR 6373

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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

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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                    11/10/04                    69 FR 65089

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
_______________________________________________________________________




707. 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                    11/22/04                    69 FR 67855

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
_______________________________________________________________________




708. 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                    02/22/05                     70 FR 8537

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
_______________________________________________________________________




709. 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                    11/01/04                    69 FR 63331

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
_______________________________________________________________________




710. 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                    11/10/04                    69 FR 65090

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

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Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE38
_______________________________________________________________________




711. 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                    11/22/04                    69 FR 67857

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
_______________________________________________________________________




712. 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

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                    11/10/04                    69 FR 65091

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
_______________________________________________________________________




713. 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                    11/01/04                    69 FR 63326

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
_______________________________________________________________________




714. 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                    12/15/04                    69 FR 74991

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

[[Page 26779]]

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

RIN: 0750-AE43
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 844

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                    11/22/04                    69 FR 67856

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
_______________________________________________________________________




716. 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                    02/07/05                     70 FR 6374

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
_______________________________________________________________________




717. 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 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                    09/30/04                    69 FR 58353

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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 208, 210, 219, and 252

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                    11/01/04                    69 FR 63328

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

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Department of Defense (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


Department of the Army (DOA)



_______________________________________________________________________




719. [bull] MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC SUPERVISION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 30112(g); 5 USC 2951; PL 89-564; 89-670; 91-
605; 93-87

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 634

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule prescribes policies and procedures on 
motor vehicle traffic supervision on military installations in the 
continental United States and overseas areas, including registration of 
privately owned vehicles; granting, suspending, or revoking the 
privilege to operate a privately owned vehicle on a military 
installation; administration of the vehicle registration program; 
driver improvement programs; police traffic supervision; an off-
installation traffic activities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/21/04                    69 FR 76526
NPRM Comment Period End         02/22/05
Final Action                    06/00/05

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-AA43
_______________________________________________________________________




720. [bull] MILITARY POLICE INVESTIGATIONS

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

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 637

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule prescribes policies and procedures on 
types and categories of offenses investigated by Military Police and DA 
Civilian detectives/investigators.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/16/04                    69 FR 75287
NPRM Comment Period End         02/14/05
Final Action                    06/00/05

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-AA44
_______________________________________________________________________




721. [bull] THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 551, 552, 552a, 5101 to 5108, 5110 to 5113, 
5115, 5332 to 5334, 5341 to 5342, 5504 to 5509, 7154; 10 USC 130, 1102, 
2320 to 2321, 2328; 18 USC 798, 3500; 31 USC 3710; 35 USC 181 to 188; 
42 USC 2162; 44 USC 33; E.O. 12600

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 518

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule updates the provisions for access and 
release of information from all Army information systems (automated and 
manual) in support of the Freedom of Information Act as required by 
public law.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/28/04                    69 FR 77836
NPRM Comment Period End         02/28/05
Final Action                    06/00/05

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-AA45
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Long-Term Actions


Department of the Army (DOA)



_______________________________________________________________________




722. 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

[[Page 26781]]

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723. 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
Email: [email protected]

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




724. DECORATIONS, MEDALS, RIBBONS, AND SIMILAR DEVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 578

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/28/04                    69 FR 45114
NPRM Comment Period End         09/27/04
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0702-AA41
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Completed Actions


Department of the Army (DOA)



_______________________________________________________________________




725. 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                    12/16/04                    69 FR 75245

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
_______________________________________________________________________




726. [bull] APPREHENSION AND RESTRAINT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 503

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action removes 32 CFR part 503 published in the Federal 
Register, December 9, 1981 (44 FR 60195). The rule is being removed 
because it is now obsolete.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       12/21/04                    69 FR 76412

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-AA46
_______________________________________________________________________




727. [bull] ABSENTEE DESERTER APPREHENSION PROGRAM AND SURRENDER OF 
MILITARY PERSONNEL TO CIVILIAN AUTHORITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 801 through 940; Manual for Courts-Martial, 
U.S. 2002 revised addition as amended, sec 709; PL 96-154; Defense 
Appropriation Act, 93 Stat 1153

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 630

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action removes 32 CFR part 630 published in the Federal 
Register, July 26, 1996 (61 FR 39073). The rule is being removed 
because it is now obsolete and does not affect the general public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       12/21/04                    69 FR 76412

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

[[Page 26782]]

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-AA47
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                         Proposed Rule Stage


U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)



_______________________________________________________________________




728. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




729. 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 Clean Water Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/05
Final Action                    12/00/05
Final Action Effective          02/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)



_______________________________________________________________________




730. 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                            11/30/04                    69 FR 69563
NPRM Comment Period End         01/31/05
Final Action                    07/00/05
Final Action Effective          09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

[[Page 26783]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Long-Term Actions


U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 230

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Forester Einarsen
Phone: 202 761-4700

RIN: 0710-AA42
_______________________________________________________________________




732. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




733. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




734. 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
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Completed Actions


U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)



_______________________________________________________________________




735. UNITED STATES COAST GUARD RESTRICTED AREA; COAST GUARD BASE MOBILE; 
MOBILE, ALABAMA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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                    07/29/04                    69 FR 45258
Final Action Effective          08/30/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




736. 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

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

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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
Withdrawn                       03/01/05

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-AA57
_______________________________________________________________________




737. 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

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
Withdrawn                       03/01/05

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-AA58
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/23/04                    69 FR 51788
NPRM Comment Period End         09/22/04
Withdrawn                       03/01/05

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-AA59
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


Department of the Navy (NAVY)



_______________________________________________________________________




739. [bull] RELEASE OF OFFICIAL INFORMATION FOR LITIGATION PURPOSES AND 
TESTIMONY BY DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY PERSONNEL

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 725

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Secretary of the Navy's sole delegate for service of 
process, the Navy General Counsel, is changing the address where the 
service of process documents shall be delivered. This action is being 
taken in order to streamline the service process and expedite legal 
response on behalf of the Department of the Navy.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/05
Final Action Effective          05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: LT Samuel Wartell, Department of Defense, Department of

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the Navy, 1000 Navy Penatgon, Washington, DC 20350-1000
Phone: 703 614-4473

RIN: 0703-AA76
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Long-Term Actions


Department of the Navy (NAVY)



_______________________________________________________________________




740. 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
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs (DODOASHA)



_______________________________________________________________________




741. [bull] TRICARE; CHANGES TO DRG AND INPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH PAYMENT 
SYSTEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule amends the exclusion of services and 
supplies provided as part of or under a research study, grant or 
research program to add coverage for routine patient care that would 
have been necessary in the absence of the study as well as care of 
complications that result from participation in the trial.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Marty Maxey, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant 
Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301
Phone: 303 676-3627

RIN: 0720-AA91
_______________________________________________________________________




742. [bull] TRICARE; REVISION OF PARTICIPATING PROVIDERS REIMBURSEMENT 
RATE; TRICARE DENTAL PROGRAM (TDP)

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

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC 55

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises the requirements and procedures for the 
reimbursement of TRICARE Dental Program participating providers. 
Participating providers will no longer be reimbursed at the equivalent 
of a percentile of prevailing charges sufficiently above the 50th 
percentile of prevailing charges made for similar services in the same 
locality (region) or State, or the providers's actual charge, whichever 
is lower, less any cost-share amount due for authorized services. 
Specifically, the revision will require TRICARE Dental Program 
participating providers to be reimbursed in accordance with the 
contractor's network agreements, less any cost-share amount due for 
authorized services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: COL Gary Martin, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, Department of Defense, Office 
of the Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 681-0039

RIN: 0720-AA92

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_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs (DODOASHA)



_______________________________________________________________________




743. 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                    05/00/05
Final Action Effective          07/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




744. 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                    05/00/05
Final Action Effective          07/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




745. 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                    05/00/05
Final Action Effective          07/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




746. 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 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

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Final Action                    05/00/05
Final Action Effective          07/00/05

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-AA50
_______________________________________________________________________




747. 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                    05/00/05
Final Action Effective          07/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Other Significant

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                    05/00/05
Final Action Effective          07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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
_______________________________________________________________________




749. 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                    05/00/05
Final Action Effective          07/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




750. 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

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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                    05/00/05
Final Action Effective          07/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




751. 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                    05/00/05
Final Action Effective          07/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




752. 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                    05/00/05
Final Action Effective          07/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




753. 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                    05/00/05
Final Action Effective          07/00/05

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]

RIN: 0720-AA72

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754. 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                    05/00/05
Final Action Effective          07/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




755. 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                    05/00/05
Final Action Effective          07/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




756. 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 Effective    11/19/03
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/20/04
Final Action                    07/00/05
Final Action Effective          09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rule is effective 11/19/2003. The 
effective date for 32 CFR 199.4(a)(12)(ii)(e)(2) is 10/01/2003. The 
effective date for 32 CFR 199.13(c)(3)(ii)(e)(2) is 12/02/2002. The 
applicability date for 32 CFR 199.6(c)(2)(v) is for any TRICARE 
contract entered into on or after 12/02/2002.

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

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757. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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                    05/00/05
Final Action Effective          07/00/05

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
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758. 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                    05/00/05
Final Action Effective          07/00/05

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
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759. 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 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                    05/00/05
Final Action Effective          07/00/05

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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760. [bull] TRICARE RESERVE SELECT FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE SELECTED 
RESERVE, TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, EARLY ELIGIBILITY 
FOR TRICARE FOR CERTAIN RESERVE COMPONENT MEMBERS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 26, 2005.

Abstract: This rule establishes requirements and procedures for 
implementation of TRICARE Reserve Select, the program authorized by 
section 701 of the Ronald Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2005 for premium-based medical coverage for certain members 
of the Selected Reserve and their family members. It also revises 
requirements and procedures for the Transitional Assistance Management 
Program, in accordance with section 706 of the NDAA-05, and implements 
earlier TRICARE eligibility for certain Reserve component members as 
authorized by section 703 of the NDAA-05.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/16/05                    70 FR 12798
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/16/05                    70 FR 12799
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/15/05
Final Action                    07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0720-AA90
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Department of Defense (DOD)                           Completed Actions


Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs (DODOASHA)



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

Priority: Other Significant

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
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/29/03                    68 FR 44879
Interim Final Rule Effective    12/28/03
Final Action Effective          12/28/03
Final Action                    04/13/05                    70 FR 19263

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
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