[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[National Aeronautics and Space Administration Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

14 CFR Ch. V

Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: NASA's regulatory agenda describes those regulations being 
considered for development or amendment by NASA, the need and legal 
basis for the actions being considered, the name and telephone number 
of the knowledgeable official, whether a regulatory analysis is 
required, and the status of regulations previously reported. This 
edition of the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory 
Actions includes The Regulatory Plan, which appears in part II of this 
issue of the Federal Register. NASA's Statement of Regulatory 
Priorities is included in part II.

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

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB guidelines dated June 21, 2005, ``Fall 
2005 Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and 
Deregulatory Actions'' require a regulatory agenda of those regulations 
under development and review to be published in the Federal Register 
each April and October.

Dated: August 30, 2005.

 John D. Werner,

Director, Management Systems Division.

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                                                                                                     Regulation
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3453        Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS)......................................    2700-AD15
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3454        NASA Science and Technology Scholarship (STSP)........................................    2700-AD08
3455        Astronaut Health Care Provision.......................................................    2700-AD09
3456        Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Contractor      2700-AD17
            Recertification of Program Compliance.................................................
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3457        Cross-Waiver of Liability.............................................................    2700-AB51
3458        Code of Conduct for International Space Station Crew..................................    2700-AC40
3459        NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Supplement--Research and Development            2700-AC64
            Abstracts.............................................................................
3460        Development Work for Industry in NASA Wind Tunnels....................................    2700-AC81
3461        Research and Development Abstracts--NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook.....    2700-AC82
3462        Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects, Technical Amendment..............    2700-AC99
3463        NASA Research Announcements--Small Business Subcontracting Plans and Publication          2700-AD03
            Acknowledgement and Disclaimers.......................................................
3464        Safety and Health--Alternate 1 to Major Breach of Safety or Security Clause...........    2700-AD12
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3465        Contractor Access to Confidential Information.........................................    2700-AC60
3466        Availability of Agency Records to Members of the Public...............................    2700-AD01
3467        Head of Contracting Activity (HCA) Change for Exploration Systems Mission Directorate.    2700-AD10
3468        Research Misconduct in Grants and Cooperative Agreements..............................    2700-AD11
3469        Head of Contracting (HCA) Change for the NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC)...........    2700-AD13
3470        NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook--Intellectual Property Required Reports     2700-AD14
            and Publications......................................................................

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3471        Packaging, Handling, and Transportation Clause........................................    2700-AD16
3472        Announcement of Contract Awards.......................................................    2700-AD18
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3453. [bull] TRACKING AND DATA RELAY SATELLITE SYSTEM (TDRSS)

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

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473; 48 FR 9845, 3/9/83, unless otherwise 
noted; 56 FR 28049, 6/19/91; 61 FR 46714, 9/5/96

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1215; 14 CFR 1215.1; 14 CFR 1215.100; 14 CFR 
1215.101; 14 CFR 1215.102; 14 CFR 1215.103; 14 CFR 1215.104; 14 CFR 
1215.105; 14 CFR 1215.106

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The TDRSS represents a major investment by the U.S. 
Government with the primary goal of providing improved tracking and 
data acquisition services to spacecraft in low earth orbit or to mobile 
terrestrial users such as aircraft or balloons. It is the objective of 
NASA to operate as efficiently as possible with the TDRSS. This is to 
the mutual benefit of all users. Such user consideration will permit 
NASA and non-NASA service to be delivered without compromising the 
mission objectives of any individual users. To encourage users toward 
achieving efficient TDRSS usage, this reimbursement policy has been 
established to purposely influence users to operate with TDRSS in the 
most efficient and orderly manner possible. Additionally, the 
reimbursement policy is designed to comply with the Office of 
Management and Budget Circular A-25 on User Charges, which requires 
that a reasonable charge should be made to each identifiable recipient 
for a measurable unit or amount of Government service or property from 
which a special benefit is derived.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph T. Chang, National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration, Office Space Operations, 300 E Street SW, Washington, 
DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-0761
Fax: 202 358-2830
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AD15
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3454. NASA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP (STSP)

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

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1200

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Diane Clayton, National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration, Higher Education Division, Suite 1800M-A, 300 E Street 
SW, Washington, DC 20546

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Phone: 202 358-1582
Fax: 202 606-0122

RIN: 2700-AD08
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3455. ASTRONAUT HEALTH CARE PROVISION

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

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1205

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AD09
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3456. [bull] SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH AND SMALL BUSINESS 
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER CONTRACTOR RECERTIFICATION OF PROGRAM COMPLIANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1819; 48 CFR 1832; 48 CFR 1852

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule is to amend the NASA FAR Supplement to 
include a requirement for NASA's Small Business Innovation Research and 
the Small Business Technology Transfer contractors to complete a 
recertification of program compliance prior to final payment. This 
requirement is being established to facilitate the Government's ability 
to hold contractors accountable for compliance with Federal statute, 
regulation, and program requirements as outlined in the Office of 
Inspector General's Management Alert Memorandum dated April 28, 2004.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marilyn Seppi, National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration, Office of Procurement, Contract Management Division, 
300 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 703 553-2551
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AD17
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3457. CROSS-WAIVER OF LIABILITY

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1266

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AB51
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3458. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION CREW

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1214, subpart 1214.4

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AC40
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3459. NASA FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) SUPPLEMENT--RESEARCH AND 
DEVELOPMENT ABSTRACTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1835; 48 CFR 1852

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AC64
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3460. DEVELOPMENT WORK FOR INDUSTRY IN NASA WIND TUNNELS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1210

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 2700-AC81
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3461. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ABSTRACTS--NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE 
AGREEMENT HANDBOOK

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Rule was published as RIN 2700-AC63

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

RIN: 2700-AC82
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3462. FEDERAL POLICY FOR THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS, TECHNICAL 
AMENDMENT

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1230

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AC99
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3463. NASA RESEARCH ANNOUNCEMENTS--SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLANS 
AND PUBLICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND DISCLAIMERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1835

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This is a proposed rule to (1) revise 1835.016-71, NASA 
Research Announcement, and the corresponding clause at 1852-235-72, 
Instructions for

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Responding to NASA Research Announcement, to require submission of 
small business subcontracting plans with any proposal whose value 
exceeds $500,000 and has subcontracting possibilities that may result 
in the award of a contract and (2) amend 1852.235-73 Final Scientific 
and Technical Reports, Alternate II, to include an acknowledgement that 
materials were based on or developed under NASA-sponsored projects and 
a disclaimer, which states that the material does not necessarily 
reflect the views of the Agency.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/27/04                    69 FR 57664
NPRM Comment Period End         11/26/04
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2700-AD03
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3464. [bull] SAFETY AND HEALTH--ALTERNATE 1 TO MAJOR BREACH OF SAFETY OR 
SECURITY CLAUSE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1823; 48 CFR 1852

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule amends the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) to 
add an Alternate to the ``Major Breach of Safety or Security Clause.'' 
This Alternate deletes references to termination for default and makes 
other changes to be consistent with the FAR termination clauses 
prescribed for use with educational or nonprofit institutions 
performing research and development work on a nonprofit or no-fee basis 
and in contracts for commercial items.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/09/05                    70 FR 33726
NPRM Comment Period End         08/08/05
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carl C. Weber, National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration, 300 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-1784
Fax: 202 358-3083

RIN: 2700-AD12
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3465. CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1809; 48 CFR 1852

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    06/21/05                    70 FR 35549

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Forbes
Phone: 202 358-2051
Fax: 202 358-3083

RIN: 2700-AC60
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3466. AVAILABILITY OF AGENCY RECORDS TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Withdrawn                       10/06/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen L. McConnell
Phone: 202 358-0068
Fax: 202 358-4345
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AD01
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3467. HEAD OF CONTRACTING ACTIVITY (HCA) CHANGE FOR EXPLORATION SYSTEMS 
MISSION DIRECTORATE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1802

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    05/23/05                    70 FR 29456

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Russell
Phone: 202 358-0484
Fax: 202 358-3083
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AD10
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3468. [bull] RESEARCH MISCONDUCT IN GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1260; 48 CFR 1273; 48 CFR 1274

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NASA published a final rule in the Federal Register at 69 FR 
42102 on July 14, 2005 (14 CFR part 1275), which defined and 
established policy and procedures regarding research misconduct. That 
rule stated that it would be reflected in 14 CFR part 1250 and 14 CFR 
1274. This rule implements those policies and procedures for grants and 
cooperative agreements by referencing 14 CFR part 1275, and includes 14 
CFR part 1273 in the coverage.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    05/19/05                    70 FR 28808

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul D. Brundage, National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration, 300 E Street SW, Code HK, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-0481
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AD11
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3469. [bull] HEAD OF CONTRACTING (HCA) CHANGE FOR THE NASA SHARED 
SERVICES CENTER (NSSC)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1802

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule revises the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) by 
amending the definition of ``Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA)'' 
consistent with the mission of the NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC), 
which is to provide selected services in support of Human Resources, 
Procurement, Financial Management, and Information Technology 
operations across the Agency.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    09/06/05                    70 FR 52940

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sheryl Goddard, National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration, NASA Office of Procurement, Program Operation Division, 
300 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-2519
Fax: 202 358-3083
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AD13
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3470. [bull] NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK--INTELLECTUAL 
PROPERTY REQUIRED REPORTS AND PUBLICATIONS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2437(c)(1)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1260

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement 
Handbook to clarify intellectual property provisions and report 
requirements. The changes are administrative in nature and no change is 
being made to the actual reporting requirements.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    08/09/05                    70 FR 46079

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Monique Sullivan, National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration, NASA Headquarters, 300 E Street SW, Office of 
Procurement, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 703 553-2560
Fax: 202 358-3083
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AD14
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3471. [bull] PACKAGING, HANDLING, AND TRANSPORTATION CLAUSE

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1852

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This is a final rule to amend the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) 
to delete the ``alpha'' and ``date'' associated with NASA's Procedural 
Requirements (NPR) 6000.1 referred to in clause 1852.211-70 entitled 
``Packaging, Handling, and Transportation'' (November 2004).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    09/06/05                    70 FR 52941

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marilyn Seppi, National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration, Office of Procurement, Contract Management Division, 
300 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 703 553-2551
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AD16
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3472. [bull] ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONTRACT AWARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1805

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule revises the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) by 
amending the anticipated value at which public announcements are 
required from $25 million or greater to $5 million or greater.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    09/29/05                    70 FR 56856

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sheryl Goddard, National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration, NASA Office of Procurement, Program Operation Division, 
300 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-2519
Fax: 202 358-3083
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2700-AD18
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