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


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

Part XLV





Department of Defense





General Services Administration





National Aeronautics and Space Administration





-----------------------------------------------------------------------



Federal Acquisition Regulation;

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

[[Page 27822]]



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


  



_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

48 CFR Ch. 1

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

_______________________________________________________________________

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dated: March 21, 2005.

 Rodney P. Lantier,

Director, Contract Policy Division.

                                     DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3605        FAR Case 2004-019, Earned Value Management System (EVMS)..............................    9000-AK16
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                      DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3606        FAR Case 2003-023, Purchases From Federal Prison Industries--Requirement for Market       9000-AJ91
            Research..............................................................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                      DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3607        FAR Case 1989-093, Implementation of the Anti-Lobbying Statute........................    9000-AD76
3608        FAR Case 1998-020, Hazardous Material Safety Data.....................................    9000-AJ21
3609        FAR Case 2001-021, Training and Education Cost Principle..............................    9000-AJ38
3610        FAR Case 2000-305, Commercially Available Off-the-Shelf Items.........................    9000-AJ55
3611        FAR Case 1999-402, FAR Part 27 Rewrite in Plain Language..............................    9000-AJ64
3612        FAR Case 2001-031, Deferred Compensation and Post-Retirement Benefits Other Than          9000-AJ67
            Pensions..............................................................................
3613        FAR Case 2003-008, Share-in-Savings Contracting.......................................    9000-AJ74
3614        FAR Case 2002-004, Labor Standards for Contracts Involving Construction...............    9000-AJ79
3615        FAR Case 2003-002, Reimbursement of Relocation Costs on a Lump-Sum Basis..............    9000-AJ81
3616        FAR Case 2002-005, Transportation: Standard Industry Practices........................    9000-AJ84
3617        FAR Case 2004-005, Gains and Losses...................................................    9000-AJ93
3618        FAR Case 2004-003, Payment Withholding................................................    9000-AJ94
3619        FAR Case 2004-004, Incentives for Use of Performance-Based Contracting for Services...    9000-AJ97
3620        FAR Case 2002-015, Government Property Rental and Special Tooling.....................    9000-AJ99
3621        FAR Case 2003-018, Performance-Based Service Acquisition..............................    9000-AK00
3622        FAR Case 2003-029, Powers of Attorney for Bid Bonds...................................    9000-AK01

[[Page 27823]]

 
3623        FAR Case 2003-015, Applicability of SDB and HUBZone Price Evaluation Factor...........    9000-AK02
3624        FAR Case 2003-025, Telecommuting for Federal Contractors..............................    9000-AK03
3625        FAR Case 2004-010, Notification of Employee Rights--Union Dues and Fees...............    9000-AK04
3626        FAR Case 2004-006, Accounting for Unallowable Costs...................................    9000-AK06
3627        FAR Case 2003-027, Additional Commercial Contract Types...............................    9000-AK07
3628        FAR Case 2004-007, Federal Technical Data Solution....................................    9000-AK08
3629        FAR Case 2004-027, Free Trade Agreements -- Australia and Morocco.....................    9000-AK09
3630        FAR Case 2003-024, Elimination of Certain Subcontract Notification Requirements.......    9000-AK10
3631        FAR Case 2004-037, Increased Justification and Approval Threshold for DoD, NASA, and      9000-AK12
            Coast Guard...........................................................................
3632        FAR Case 2002-004, Labor Standards for Contracts Involving Construction...............    9000-AK13
3633        FAR Case 2004-036, Landscaping and Pest Control Services..............................    9000-AK14
3634        FAR Case 2004-001, Improvements in Contracting for Architect-Engineer Services........    9000-AK15
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                      DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3635        FAR Case 1999-025, Cost Accounting Standards Administration...........................    9000-AI70
3636        FAR Case 2002-021, Subcontracts for Commercial Items and Commercial Components........    9000-AJ75
3637        FAR Case 2001-018, Applicability of the Cost Principles and Penalties for Unallowable     9000-AJ77
            Costs.................................................................................
3638        FAR Case 2002-023, Excluded Parties System Enhancement................................    9000-AJ78
3639        FAR Case 2002-024, Electronic Representations and Certifications......................    9000-AJ80
3640        FAR Case 2003-022, Special Emergency Procurement Authority............................    9000-AJ88
3641        FAR Case 2003-010, Mentor-Protege Program--Delegation of Approval Authority for Mentor-   9000-AJ90
            Protege Agreements....................................................................
3642        FAR Case 2004-002, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns.............    9000-AJ92
3643        FAR Case 2003-021, Nonavailable Articles--Policy......................................    9000-AJ95
3644        FAR Case 2004-020, Section 508 Micropurchases Exemption...............................    9000-AK05
3645        FAR Case 2004-034, Extension of Authority for Use of Simplified Acquisition Procedures    9000-AK11
            for Certain Commercial Items, Test Program............................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR) Proposed Rule Stage


  



_______________________________________________________________________




3605. [bull] FAR CASE 2004-019, EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EVMS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 7; 48 CFR 34; 48 CFR 42; 48 CFR 52; . . 
 

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement earned value management system (EVMS) policy. FAR coverage is 
essential to help standardize the use of EVMS across the Government. 
The rule specifically impacts contracting officers, program managers, 
and contractors with earned value management systems. This regulatory 
action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under 
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This is not a major 
rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/08/05                    70 FR 17946
NPRM Comment Period End         06/07/05
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AK16

[[Page 27824]]

_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)    Final Rule Stage


  



_______________________________________________________________________




3606. FAR CASE 2003-023, PURCHASES FROM FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES--
REQUIREMENT FOR MARKET RESEARCH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/26/04                    69 FR 16148
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/26/04
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/25/04
Interim Final Rule              04/11/05                    70 FR 18954
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/11/05
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/10/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ91
_______________________________________________________________________


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


  



_______________________________________________________________________




3607. FAR CASE 1989-093, IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ANTI-LOBBYING STATUTE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 101-121, sec 319

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 3; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.regulations.gov

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

RIN: 9000-AD76
_______________________________________________________________________




3608. FAR CASE 1998-020, HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 23; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 27825]]

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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




3609. FAR CASE 2001-021, TRAINING AND EDUCATION COST PRINCIPLE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ38
_______________________________________________________________________




3610. FAR CASE 2000-305, COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE OFF-THE-SHELF ITEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ55
_______________________________________________________________________




3611. FAR CASE 1999-402, FAR PART 27 REWRITE IN PLAIN LANGUAGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ64
_______________________________________________________________________




3612. FAR CASE 2001-031, DEFERRED COMPENSATION AND POST-RETIREMENT 
BENEFITS OTHER THAN PENSIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/03/03                    68 FR 33326
NPRM Comment Period End         08/04/03
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

[[Page 27826]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ67
_______________________________________________________________________




3613. FAR CASE 2003-008, SHARE-IN-SAVINGS CONTRACTING

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 16; 48 CFR 39

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ74
_______________________________________________________________________




3614. FAR CASE 2002-004, LABOR STANDARDS FOR CONTRACTS INVOLVING 
CONSTRUCTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/23/03                    68 FR 74404
NPRM Comment Period End         02/23/04
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ79
_______________________________________________________________________




3615. FAR CASE 2003-002, REIMBURSEMENT OF RELOCATION COSTS ON A LUMP-SUM 
BASIS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/11/03                    68 FR 69264
NPRM Comment Period End         02/09/04
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ81
_______________________________________________________________________




3616. FAR CASE 2002-005, TRANSPORTATION: STANDARD INDUSTRY PRACTICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/27/04                     69 FR 4004
NPRM Comment Period End         03/29/04
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 27827]]

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ84
_______________________________________________________________________




3617. FAR CASE 2004-005, GAINS AND LOSSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ93
_______________________________________________________________________




3618. FAR CASE 2004-003, PAYMENT WITHHOLDING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ94
_______________________________________________________________________




3619. FAR CASE 2004-004, INCENTIVES FOR USE OF PERFORMANCE-BASED 
CONTRACTING FOR SERVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ97
_______________________________________________________________________




3620. FAR CASE 2002-015, GOVERNMENT PROPERTY RENTAL AND SPECIAL TOOLING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 45; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/15/04                    69 FR 42544
NPRM Comment Period End         09/13/04
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA

[[Page 27828]]

(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ99
_______________________________________________________________________




3621. FAR CASE 2003-018, PERFORMANCE-BASED SERVICE ACQUISITION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 7; 48 CFR 11; 48 CFR 16; 48 CFR 37; 48 
CFR 39; 48 CFR 12; . . .

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AK00
_______________________________________________________________________




3622. FAR CASE 2003-029, POWERS OF ATTORNEY FOR BID BONDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 28

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AK01
_______________________________________________________________________




3623. FAR CASE 2003-015, APPLICABILITY OF SDB AND HUBZONE PRICE 
EVALUATION FACTOR

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AK02
_______________________________________________________________________




3624. FAR CASE 2003-025, TELECOMMUTING FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTORS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

[[Page 27829]]

Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AK03
_______________________________________________________________________




3625. FAR CASE 2004-010, NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS--UNION DUES AND 
FEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/20/04                    69 FR 76352
Interim Final Rule Effective    12/20/04
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/18/05


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AK04
_______________________________________________________________________




3626. FAR CASE 2004-006, ACCOUNTING FOR UNALLOWABLE COSTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AK06
_______________________________________________________________________




3627. FAR CASE 2003-027, ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL CONTRACT TYPES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/20/04                    69 FR 56316
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/19/04
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AK07
_______________________________________________________________________




3628. FAR CASE 2004-007, FEDERAL TECHNICAL DATA SOLUTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/01/04                    69 FR 63436
NPRM Comment Period End         01/03/05
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AK08

[[Page 27830]]

_______________________________________________________________________




3629. [bull] FAR CASE 2004-027, FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS -- AUSTRALIA AND 
MOROCCO

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 6; 48 CFR 9; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 14; 48 
CFR 17; 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 52; . . .

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement new Free Trade Agreements with Australia and Morocco as 
approved by Congress (Pub. L. 108-286 and 108-302). These Free Trade 
Agreements are scheduled to go into effect January 1, 2005. This was 
not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive 
Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule 
under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/28/04                    69 FR 77870
Interim Final Rule Effective    01/01/05
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/28/05


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 
104-13) does apply.

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

RIN: 9000-AK09
_______________________________________________________________________




3630. [bull] FAR CASE 2003-024, ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN SUBCONTRACT 
NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 44

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council (the Councils) have agreed to amend the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation language regarding advance notification 
requirements. This change is required to implement section 842 of the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004, Public Law 
108-136, which resulted in revisions to 10 U.S.C. 2306(e).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/09/05                    70 FR 11761
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/09/05
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/09/05
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AK10
_______________________________________________________________________




3631. [bull] FAR CASE 2004-037, INCREASED JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL 
THRESHOLD FOR DOD, NASA, AND COAST GUARD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 6

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
increase the justification and approval thresholds for DoD, NASA, and 
the U.S. Coast Guard. This regulatory action was not subject to Office 
of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/09/05                    70 FR 11739
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/09/05
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/09/05
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AK12
_______________________________________________________________________




3632. [bull] FAR CASE 2002-004, LABOR STANDARDS FOR CONTRACTS INVOLVING 
CONSTRUCTION

Priority: Other Significant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/23/03                    68 FR 74404
NPRM Comment Period End         02/23/04
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

[[Page 27831]]

Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AK13
_______________________________________________________________________




3633. [bull] FAR CASE 2004-036, LANDSCAPING AND PEST CONTROL SERVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
add landscaping and pest control services to FAR subpart 19.10, the 
Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. This revision 
implements section 821 of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005, Public Law 108-375, which 
amends section 717 of the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration 
Program Act of 1988 (15 U.S.C. 644 note). This regulatory action was 
not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive 
Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule 
under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/09/05                    70 FR 11740
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/09/05
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/09/05
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AK14
_______________________________________________________________________




3634. [bull] FAR CASE 2004-001, IMPROVEMENTS IN CONTRACTING FOR 
ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SERVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 8; 48 CFR 16; 48 CFR 36

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement section 1427(b) of the Services Acquisition Reform Act of 
2003 (title XIV of Pub. L. 108-136). This regulatory action was not 
subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 
U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/09/05                    70 FR 11737
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/09/05
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/09/05
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AK15
_______________________________________________________________________


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


  



_______________________________________________________________________




3635. FAR CASE 1999-025, COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 30; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/09/05                    70 FR 11743
Final Action Effective          04/08/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AI70
_______________________________________________________________________




3636. FAR CASE 2002-021, SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS AND 
COMMERCIAL COMPONENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 44; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/09/05                    70 FR 11762
Final Action Effective          03/09/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ75
_______________________________________________________________________




3637. FAR CASE 2001-018, APPLICABILITY OF THE COST PRINCIPLES AND 
PENALTIES FOR UNALLOWABLE COSTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

[[Page 27832]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/20/04                    69 FR 76356
Final Action Effective          01/19/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ77
_______________________________________________________________________




3638. FAR CASE 2002-023, EXCLUDED PARTIES SYSTEM ENHANCEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/20/04                    69 FR 76347
Final Action Effective          01/19/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ78
_______________________________________________________________________




3639. FAR CASE 2002-024, ELECTRONIC REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/20/04                    69 FR 76341
Final Action Effective          01/01/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ80
_______________________________________________________________________




3640. FAR CASE 2003-022, SPECIAL EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/20/04                    69 FR 76350
Final Action Effective          01/19/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ88
_______________________________________________________________________




3641. FAR CASE 2003-010, MENTOR-PROTEGE PROGRAM--DELEGATION OF APPROVAL 
AUTHORITY FOR MENTOR-PROTEGE AGREEMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 19

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/20/04                    69 FR 76355
Final Action Effective          01/19/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ90
_______________________________________________________________________




3642. FAR CASE 2004-002, SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS 
CONCERNS

Priority: Other Significant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/23/05                    70 FR 14950
Final Action Effective          03/23/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ92
_______________________________________________________________________




3643. FAR CASE 2003-021, NONAVAILABLE ARTICLES--POLICY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 25

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/09/05                    70 FR 11742
Final Action Effective          04/08/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AJ95
_______________________________________________________________________




3644. FAR CASE 2004-020, SECTION 508 MICROPURCHASES EXEMPTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 39

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/05/04                    69 FR 59702
Interim Final Rule Effective    10/05/04
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/06/04
Final Action                    04/11/05                    70 FR 18958
Final Action Effective          04/11/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AK05

[[Page 27833]]

_______________________________________________________________________




3645. [bull] FAR CASE 2004-034, EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR USE OF 
SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ITEMS, TEST 
PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 13

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
extend the timeframe to use the test program for commercial items. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30 1993. This rule 
is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/09/05                    70 FR 11740
Final Action Effective          04/08/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 9000-AK11
[FR Doc. 05-6007 Filed 05-13-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6820-EP-S