[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Office of Personnel Management Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (OPM)






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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

5 CFR Ch. I

Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Office of Personnel Management.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The following Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulations 
are scheduled for development or review during the 6-month period 
following publication. This agenda carries out OPM's responsibilities 
to publish a semiannual agenda under Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory 
Planning and Review'' and the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 
chapter 6). This publication in the Federal Register does not impose a 
binding obligation on the Office of Personnel Management with regard to 
any specific item on the agenda. Regulatory action in addition to the 
items listed is not precluded.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jacquline D. Carter, (202) 606-1973.

 Linda M. Springer,

Director,
U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

                               Office of Personnel Management--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3399        Agency Authority to Take Personnel Actions in a National Emergency....................    3206-AK65
3400        Enterprise Human Resource Integration (EHRI)..........................................    3206-AK40
3401        Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Regulations.........................................    3206-AK53
3402        Privacy Act Regulations...............................................................    3206-AK54
3403        Employment in the Excepted Service....................................................    3206-AH83
3404        Human Resources Management in Agencies................................................    3206-AJ92
3405        Merit Promotion and Internal Placement................................................    3206-AI20
3406        Other Than Full-Time Employment (Part-Time, Seasonal, and Intermittent)...............    3206-AI22
3407        Reemployment Rights...................................................................    3206-AI19
3408        Training and Executive, Management, and Supervisory Development.......................    3206-AK75
3409        Critical Position Pay Authority.......................................................    3206-AK87
3410        Repayment of Student Loans............................................................    3206-AK51
3411        Pay Administration; Availability Pay for Criminal Investigators.......................    3206-AJ49
3412        Pay Administration Under the Fair Labor Standards Act.................................    3206-AK89
3413        Reemployment of Civilian Retirees to Meet Exceptional Employment Needs................    3206-AI32
3414        Nonforeign Area Cost-of-Living Allowances: 2005 Survey Rate Changes...................    3206-AK97
3415        Suitability...........................................................................    3206-AK69
3416        National Security Investigations......................................................    3206-AC21
3417        Investigations........................................................................    3206-AB92
3418        Retirement--Court Orders Awarding Survivor Annuities; Correcting or Supplementing the     3206-AG28
            First Order Dividing Marital Property.................................................
3419        Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Program: Expanded Opportunities to        3206-AG63
            Elect Coverage, Miscellaneous Changes and Clarifications, and Plain Language Rewrite..
3420        Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program: Miscellaneous Changes, Corrections, and         3206-AK99
            Clarifications........................................................................
3421        Federal Employees' Health Benefits (FEHB) Program: Waiver of Requirements for             3206-AI62
            Continued Coverage During Retirement..................................................
3422        Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: Discontinuance of Health Plan in an            3206-AK95
            Emergency.............................................................................
3423        Procedures for States and Localities To Request Indemnification.......................    3206-AK68
3424        Solicitation of Federal Civilian and Uniformed Service Personnel for Contributions to     3206-AK79
            Private Voluntary Organizations.......................................................
3425        Internal Revenue Service Broadbanding Systems.........................................    3206-AL02
3426        Senior Executive Service Pay..........................................................    3206-AL01
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                                Office of Personnel Management--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3427        OPM Employee Responsibilities and Conduct.............................................    3206-AJ69
3428        Excepted Service--New Freedom Appointment of Persons with Disabilities and Career and     3206-AK58
            Career-Conditional Employment.........................................................
3429        Excepted Service--Student Program.....................................................    3206-AK59
3430        Personnel Management in Agencies--Employee Surveys....................................    3206-AK77
3431        Changes in Pay Administration Rules for General Schedule Employees....................    3206-AK88
3432        Reasonable Accommodation Language for Vacancy Announcements...........................    3206-AJ11

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3433        Recruitment and Selection Through Competitive Examination.............................    3206-AJ52
3434        Temporary Assignment of Employees Between Federal, State, Local, and Indian Tribal        3206-AJ94
            Governments...........................................................................
3435        Examining System......................................................................    3206-AK85
3436        Restoration to Duty From Uniformed Service or Compensable Injury; Pay Rates and           3206-AK61
            Systems (Gen.); Pay Under the Gen. Schedule; Pay Admn.; Bonuses; Allowances;
            Differentials; Duty Hours; Absence & Leave............................................
3437        Awards................................................................................    3206-AJ65
3438        Classification Under the General Schedule.............................................    3206-AH38
3439        Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention Bonuses........................................    3206-AK81
3440        Job Grading Reviews and Appeals of Federal Wage System Employees......................    3206-AI14
3441        Prevailing Rate Systems; North American Industry Classification System Based Federal      3206-AK94
            Wage System Wage Surveys..............................................................
3442        Pretax Allotments for Flexible Spending Accounts......................................    3206-AJ88
3443        Pay Administration (General)..........................................................    3206-AK74
3444        Nonforeign Area Cost-of-Living Allowances; Rate Changes...............................    3206-AK67
3445        Absence and Leave--SES Annual Leave...................................................    3206-AK72
3446        Absence and Leave--Creditable Service.................................................    3206-AK80
3447        Absence and Leave; Use of Restored Annual Leave.......................................    3206-AK93
3448        Implementation of Title II of the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination    3206-AJ93
            and Retaliation Act of 2002--Judgment Fund............................................
3449        Implementation of Title II of the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination    3206-AK38
            and Retaliation Act of 2002--Notification and Training................................
3450        Implementation of Title II of the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination    3206-AK55
            and Retaliation Act of 2002--Reporting and Best Practices.............................
3451        Notification of Post-Employment Restrictions..........................................    3206-AK60
3452        Employee Responsibilities and Conduct.................................................    3206-AJ74
3453        Retirement; Coverage--Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities..........................    3206-AH57
3454        Retirement--State Income Tax Withholding Instrumentalities............................    3206-AH62
3455        Coverage for Certain Employees of the District of Columbia............................    3206-AI02
3456        Retirement, Health, and Life Insurance Coverage for Certain Employees of the District     3206-AI55
            of Columbia Under the District of Columbia Courts and Justice Technical Corrections
            Act of 1998...........................................................................
3457        Continuation of Eligibility for Certain Civil Service Benefits for Former Federal         3206-AJ55
            Employees of the Civilian Marksmanship Program........................................
3458        Correction of Retirement Coverage Errors Under the Federal Erroneous Retirement           3206-AJ38
            Coverage Correction Act...............................................................
3459        Retirement--General Administration....................................................    3206-AI83
3460        Retirement--FERS Basic Annuity........................................................    3206-AE73
3461        Retirement--Credit for Military Service...............................................    3206-AG58
3462        Retirement--Credit for Certain Government Service Performed Abroad....................    3206-AK84
3463        Retirement--FERS Elections of Coverage................................................    3206-AG96
3464        Retirement Coverage and Service Credit Elections Available to Current and Former          3206-AJ72
            Nonappropriated Fund Employees........................................................
3465        Federal Employees' Health Benefits (FEHB) Program: Payment of Premiums for Periods of     3206-AG66
            Leave Without Pay or Insufficient Pay.................................................
3466        Training..............................................................................    3206-AK46
3467        Suspension of Peace Corps Eligibles' Enrollment in the Federal Employees Health           3206-AK90
            Benefits (FEHB) Program...............................................................
3468        FEHB Coverage and Premiums for Active Duty Members of the Military....................    3206-AK98
3469        Implementation of Flexible Spending Accounts for Executive Branch Federal Employees       3206-AJ66
            Participating in the Federal Employees' Health Benefits Program.......................
3470        Federal Employee Dental and Vision Benefits...........................................    3206-AL03
3471        Programs for Specific Positions and Examinations (Miscellaneous)......................    3206-AK86
3472        Federal Executive Boards..............................................................    3206-AJ68
3473        National Security Personnel System....................................................    3206-AK76
3474        Veterans' Preference..................................................................    3206-AL00
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                                Office of Personnel Management--Long-Term Actions
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3475        Retirement Coverage of Air Traffic Controllers........................................    3206-AK73
3476        General and Miscellaneous.............................................................    3206-AJ97
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                                Office of Personnel Management--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3477        Excepted Service -- Temporary Organizations...........................................    3206-AJ70
3478        Amendment to Selective Service Registration Requirements..............................    3206-AI52
3479        Veterans Recruitment Appointments.....................................................    3206-AJ90
3480        Examining System......................................................................    3206-AK35
3481        Training..............................................................................    3206-AJ19
3482        General Schedule Locality Pay Areas...................................................    3206-AK78
3483        Prevailing Rate Systems; Environmental Differential Pay for Asbestos Exposure.........    3206-AK64
3484        Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of the Central North Carolina Appropriated Fund     3206-AK83
            Wage Area.............................................................................
3485        Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of the Adams-Denver, CO, Nonappropriated Fund       3206-AK91
            Wage Area.............................................................................
3486        Prevailing Rate Systems; Change in the Survey Cycle for the Harrison, Mississippi,        3206-AK96
            Nonappropriated Fund Federal Wage System Wage Area....................................
3487        Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Regulations..........................................    3206-AJ71
3488        Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: Discontinuance of Health Plan in a National    3206-AK92
            Emergency.............................................................................
3489        Solicitation of Federal Civilian and Uniformed Service Personnel for Contributions to     3206-AK71
            Private Voluntary Organizations--Antiterrorism Certification..........................
3490        Federal Employees' Health Benefits Acquisition Regulation: Large Provider Agreements,     3206-AJ20
            Subcontracts, and Miscellaneous Changes...............................................
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Office of Personnel Management (OPM)                Proposed Rule Stage






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3399. AGENCY AUTHORITY TO TAKE PERSONNEL ACTIONS IN A NATIONAL EMERGENCY

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 230

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing regulations 
pertaining to agency hiring flexibilities available during national 
emergency periods.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/06
Final Action                    10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Pam Galemore, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK65
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3400. ENTERPRISE HUMAN RESOURCE INTEGRATION (EHRI)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 2951

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 293

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To support the goals of EHRI, the Office of Personnel 
Management will make regulatory changes to allow the electronic 
processing, maintenance, and storage of Federal employee personnel 
files.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/06
Final Action                    10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Eric Bryant, Personnel Systems Group, Office of 
Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2463
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK40
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3401. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA) REGULATIONS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 294

Legal Deadline: None

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Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing proposed 
regulations to revise the Agency's E-FOIA regulations. The revisions 
include incorporating the E-FOIA Act of 1996, the Agency reorganization 
of 2003 and to make plain language modifications.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/06
Final Action                    04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Beth Smith-Toomey, Office of the Chief Information 
Officer, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415-7900
Phone: 202 606-8358
Fax: 202 418-3251
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK53
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3402. PRIVACY ACT REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 297

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing proposed 
regulations to revise the Agency's Privacy Act regulations. The 
revisions include incorporating the Agency reorganization of 2003 and 
to make plain language modifications.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/06
NPRM                            10/00/06
Final Action                    04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Beth Smith-Toomey, Office of the Chief Information 
Officer, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415-7900
Phone: 202 606-8358
Fax: 202 418-3251
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK54
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3403. EMPLOYMENT IN THE EXCEPTED SERVICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 8151; EO 
10577

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 302

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The revised regulations will make it easier for agencies to 
understand how to run the excepted service employment system, so they 
can create better and more efficient employment procedures.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Christina Vay, Division of Strategic Human Resources, 
Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH83
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3404. HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN AGENCIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 107-296

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing proposed 
regulations to implement the requirement in Public Law 107-296, section 
1304 for OPM to design a set of systems for assessing human capital 
management by Federal agencies. These regulations describe the 
framework for these systems, including the metrics that agencies will 
use.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chuck Grimes, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2548
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ92
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3405. MERIT PROMOTION AND INTERNAL PLACEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 316; 5 CFR 335

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In an effort to provide agencies with greater flexibility and 
to clarify existing flexibility, the Office of Personnel Management is 
proposing to revise the regulations covering merit promotion and 
internal placement. These regulations will provide a framework within 
which agencies may develop merit-based programs for internal 
selections.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/07/05                    70 FR 17610
NPRM Comment Period End         05/09/05
NPRM                            09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Pam Galemore, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI20
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3406. OTHER THAN FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT (PART-TIME, SEASONAL, AND 
INTERMITTENT)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 340; 5 CFR 110

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These proposed regulations will grant agencies and employees 
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flexibility by clarifying agency authority to schedule part-time 
employees on a pay period, rather than weekly basis; defines job 
sharing; and modifies seasonal employment, and includes plain language 
changes.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Pam Galemore, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI22
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3407. REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3582; 5 USC 3301; PL 103-296

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 352

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management proposes regulations to 
update provisions to conform to law allowing employees assigned to 
international organizations under certain conditions to maintain FERS 
and FICA retirement coverage. The current regulations require updates 
because they mention only CSRS retirement.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Ginley, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI19
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3408. TRAINING AND EXECUTIVE, MANAGEMENT, AND SUPERVISORY DEVELOPMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 41

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 410

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management proposes to amend parts 
410 and 412 to implement training and development requirements 
contained in the Workforce Flexibilities Act of 2004 (Pub. L. 108-411). 
The proposed amendment establishes an annual requirement for agencies 
to evaluate training programs and plans, and modify these programs and 
plans to accomplish agency performance plans and strategic goals; 
outlines an employee development continuum for supervisors, managers, 
and executives; provides a framework for agencies to develop a 
comprehensive management succession training program; and specifies 
specific training that agencies will provide to managers. This proposed 
amendment also removes language that is redundant or contradictory to 
the statutory change.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Loretta Reeves, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2410
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK75
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3409. CRITICAL POSITION PAY AUTHORITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5377

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 535

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management plans to issue proposed 
regulations with request for comments in 2007 to implement a provision 
of the Federal Workforce Flexibility Act of 2004 that shifts 
responsibility for the critical position pay authority from the Office 
of Management and Budget to the Office of Personnel Management.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/07
Final Action                    06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joe Ratcliffe, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2838
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK87
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3410. REPAYMENT OF STUDENT LOANS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5379

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 537

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management proposes to revise the 
rules implementing 5 U.S.C. 5379, which permits agencies to provide 
student loan repayment benefits to candidates for Federal jobs or 
current Federal employees when necessary to recruit and retain highly 
qualified personnel. Except as otherwise stated in the supplementary 
information, the purpose of the revisions is to make part 537 more 
readable.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vicki Draper, Division of Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK51

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3411. PAY ADMINISTRATION; AVAILABILITY PAY FOR CRIMINAL INVESTIGATORS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5545(h); 5 USC 5548

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 550

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These proposed regulations will clarify a number of issues 
relating to the administration of availability pay, a form of premium 
pay for criminal investigators who are required to work, or be 
available to work, substantial amounts of unscheduled overtime duty 
based on the needs of the employing agency.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              12/23/94                    59 FR 66149
Second Interim Final Rule       01/29/99                     64 FR 4517
NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vicki Draper, Division of Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ49
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3412. PAY ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 29 USC 201 et seq.

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 551

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) proposes to revise 
the regulations issued under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as 
amended, to update and harmonize OPM's regulations with revisions made 
to the Department of Labor's regulations (29 CFR part 541) on the same 
issue. These regulations apply to all employees in agencies who are 
under OPM's jurisdiction for FLSA purposes.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Georgeanna Emery, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW, 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-7977
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK89
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3413. REEMPLOYMENT OF CIVILIAN RETIREES TO MEET EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYMENT 
NEEDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8344; 5 USC 8468

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 553

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing proposed 
regulations to amend the criteria under which OPM may grant dual 
compensation (salary-offset) waivers on a case-by-case basis, or 
delegate waiver authority to agencies. This amendment clarifies that 
OPM may grant or delegate to agencies the authority to grant such 
waivers in situations resulting from emergencies posing an immediate 
and direct threat to life or property or situations resulting from 
certain unusual circumstances that do not involve an emergency. For 
example, such unusual circumstances may be the need to recruit or 
retain mentors to train less experienced employees to provide 
continuity for mission-critical activities. The proposed changes will 
make it easier for agencies to reemploy or retain needed individuals 
when faced with either of these situations.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Janice Warren, Division for Strategic Human Resources, 
Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-3590
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI32
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3414.  NONFOREIGN AREA COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCES: 2005 
SURVEY RATE CHANGES

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5941

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 591

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) sets nonforeign area 
cost-of-living allowance (COLA) rates for certain Federal employees in 
Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana 
Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. OPM will issue 
regulations on COLA rate changes in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin 
Islands based on the results of living-cost surveys conducted in 2005.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donald L. Paquin, Human Resources and Systems Service, 
Office of Compensation Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2838
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK97
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3415. SUITABILITY

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 7301; 5 USC 7701; EO 
12731; 3 CFR; 5 CFR

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 731

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing revised 
regulations that will serve to improve the readability of the existing 
regulatory language, to codify existing policies, and to address 
several issues that have arisen in recent years.

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/06
Final Action                    07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Pekrul, Federal Investigative Services Division, 
Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1622
Fax: 202 606-2372
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK69
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3416. NATIONAL SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 7312; 50 USC 403; EO 
10450; EO 10577

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 732

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Certain policies and procedures enunciated in other formats 
are being considered for publication in the CFR. Additionally, the 
Office of Personnel Management is issuing revised regulations with the 
intent that they further enhance the readability of the existing 
regulatory language and codify existing policies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/23/91                    56 FR 18650
Interim Final Rule              09/16/94                    59 FR 47527
Interim Final Rule Effective 
Date                            10/17/94
NPRM                            08/00/06
Final Action                    10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Pekrul, Federal Investigative Services Division, 
Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1622
Fax: 202 606-2372
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AC21
_______________________________________________________________________




3417. INVESTIGATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 93-579; 5 USC 552a

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 736

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Certain policies and procedures previously enunciated in 
other formats are being considered for publication in the CFR. 
Additionally, the Office of Personnel Management is issuing revised 
regulations with the intent that they further enhance the readability 
of the existing regulatory language and codify existing policies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/23/91                    56 FR 18650
Begin Review                    10/01/93
Interim Final Rule              09/16/94                    59 FR 47527
NPRM                            08/00/06
Final Action                    10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Pekrul, Federal Investigative Services Division, 
Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1622
Fax: 202 606-2372
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AB92
_______________________________________________________________________




3418. RETIREMENT--COURT ORDERS AWARDING SURVIVOR ANNUITIES; CORRECTING 
OR SUPPLEMENTING THE FIRST ORDER DIVIDING MARITAL PROPERTY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 838

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations would establish standards for determining 
which supplemental or correcting court orders are not ``modifications'' 
and the procedures applicable to such orders. They also provide for the 
continuation of the former spouse's survivor coverage and the reduction 
in the retiree's annuity until the State court decides the extent of 
the former spouse's rights to retirement benefits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Panagakos, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG28
_______________________________________________________________________




3419. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' GROUP LIFE INSURANCE (FEGLI) PROGRAM: EXPANDED 
OPPORTUNITIES TO ELECT COVERAGE, MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES AND 
CLARIFICATIONS, AND PLAIN LANGUAGE REWRITE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8716

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 870

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations increase the opportunities for employees to 
elect coverage. They also include changes to FEGLI regulations that 
clarify procedures for signing and witnessing designations of 
beneficiary, accepting designations of beneficiary by facsimile, 
accepting DNA evidence to establish paternity, etc. They also change 
the time frame for electing optional insurance when first eligible from 
31 days to 60 days and add information on basic insurance for certain 
Department of Defense employees under Public Law 106-398.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/27/00                    65 FR 64530
NPRM                            12/00/06
Final Action                    12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Anne Easton, Retirement and Insurance Services, Office 
of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633

RIN: 3206-AG63

[[Page 23455]]

_______________________________________________________________________




3420.  FEDERAL LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE PROGRAM: 
MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES, CORRECTIONS, AND CLARIFICATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 9008

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 875

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing proposed 
regulations to amend the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program 
(FLTCIP) regulations. The proposed regulations will make miscellaneous 
changes, corrections, and clarifications to the FLTCIP regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Anne Easton, Retirement and Insurance Services, Office 
of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633

RIN: 3206-AK99
_______________________________________________________________________




3421. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS (FEHB) PROGRAM: WAIVER OF 
REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTINUED COVERAGE DURING RETIREMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8913

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under 5 U.S.C. 8905(b), OPM may waive the eligibility 
requirements for health benefits coverage as an annuitant for an 
individual when, in its sole discretion, it determines that it would be 
against equity and good conscience not to allow a person to be enrolled 
in the FEHB Program as an annuitant. Under 5 CFR 890.108, an 
individual's failure to satisfy eligibility requirements must be due to 
exceptional circumstances. 5 CFR 890.108 also lists specific situations 
where a waiver will not be granted by OPM such as when an individual's 
retirement is based on a disability or an involuntary separation, or 
when an individual was misadvised by his/her employing office. This 
interim regulation eliminates these specific situations from 5 CFR 
890.108 to provide more flexibility to the waiver process.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/06
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael W. Kaszynski, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI62
_______________________________________________________________________




3422.  FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM: 
DISCONTINUANCE OF HEALTH PLAN IN AN EMERGENCY

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8913

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing a 
proposed rule to amend the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) 
regulations regarding discontinuance of a health plan to include 
situations in which a health plan becomes incapacitated, either 
temporarily or permanently, as the result of a disaster.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/07/06                    71 FR 11287
NPRM Comment Period End         05/08/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Anne Easton, Retirement and Insurance Services, Office 
of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633

RIN: 3206-AK95
_______________________________________________________________________




3423. PROCEDURES FOR STATES AND LOCALITIES TO REQUEST INDEMNIFICATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: Title VIII; PL 99-169; 5 USC 9101

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 911

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing a plain 
language rewrite of the regulation. The revised regulation will also 
revise the part to comply with 5 U.S.C. 9101 (Pub. L. 99-169), as 
amended.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/06
Final Action                    08/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Pekrul, Federal Investigative Services Division, 
Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1622
Fax: 202 606-2372
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK68
_______________________________________________________________________




3424. SOLICITATION OF FEDERAL CIVILIAN AND UNIFORMED SERVICE PERSONNEL 
FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO PRIVATE VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: EO 12353

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 950

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing proposed 
changes in eligibility requirements and public accountability standards 
regulations for the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) and other 
administrative changes to several parts of the regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/06
Final Action                    10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 23456]]

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark W. Lambert, Senior Compliance Officer for CFC 
Operations, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2564
Fax: 202 606-0902
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK79
_______________________________________________________________________




3425.  INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE BROADBANDING SYSTEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 5 USC 9509(b)

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 9501

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing proposed 
regulations to revise the criteria for Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 
broadbanding systems. The proposed regulations would provide the 
Department of the Treasury with the flexibility, in coordination with 
OPM, to establish broader pay bands for IRS broadbanding systems. The 
proposed regulations would also require pay adjustments under IRS 
broadbanding systems to be based on individual employee performance. 
The proposed regulations would also revise the criteria consistent with 
the changes in the General Schedule pay administration rules made by 
the Federal Workforce Flexibility Act of 2004 and implementing 
regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeanne D. Jacobson, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AL02
_______________________________________________________________________




3426.  SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE PAY

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 1104

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 534

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing proposed 
regulations to provide agencies with the authority to increase the 
rates of basic pay of certain members of the SES whose pay was set 
before the agency's senior executive performance appraisal system was 
certified for the calendar year involved. The proposed regulations 
would allow an agency to review the rate of basic pay of these senior 
executive service (SES) members and provide an additional pay increase, 
if warranted, up to the rate for level II of the Executive Schedule 
upon certification of the agency's senior executive performance 
appraisal system for the current calendar year.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/03/06                    71 FR 10913
NPRM Comment Period End         04/03/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jo Ann Perrini, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AL01
_______________________________________________________________________


Office of Personnel Management (OPM)                   Final Rule Stage






_______________________________________________________________________




3427. OPM EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONDUCT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552a; 5 USC 7301

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 1001

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing a plain 
language rewrite of its regulations regarding the standards that govern 
OPM employees' responsibilities and conduct as part of a broader review 
of OPM's regulations. The purpose of the revisions is to make the 
regulations more readable.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/20/02                    67 FR 70029
Final Action                    06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Wade Plunkett, Office of the General Counsel, Office of 
Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1700

RIN: 3206-AJ69
_______________________________________________________________________




3428. EXCEPTED SERVICE--NEW FREEDOM APPOINTMENT OF PERSONS WITH 
DISABILITIES AND CAREER AND CAREER-CONDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3161; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; EO 10577; . . .

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 213

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final regulations make the hiring authority more 
flexible. Agencies may accept proof of the disability from an expanded 
number of entities; clarifies the temporary appointment options; 
clarifies the distinction between proof of disability and certification 
of likely job success;

[[Page 23457]]

and consolidates the three separate appointing authorities (Schedule A 
213.3102(t), (u) and (gg)) under one appointing authority (Schedule A 
213.3102(u)).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/11/05                     70 FR 1833
NPRM Comment Period End         03/14/05
Final Action                    10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dede Dessommes, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK58
_______________________________________________________________________




3429. EXCEPTED SERVICE--STUDENT PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 213

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing proposed 
regulations to allow certain job-related experience acquired in a 
structured work-study program to be credited under the Student Career 
Experience Program. The proposed change would permit agencies to credit 
a student's job-related work-study experience toward the minimum 
requirement for conversion to a permanent appointment under the 
Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/16/05                    70 FR 12812
NPRM Comment Period End         05/16/05
Final Action                    06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hakeem Basheerud-Deen, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0380
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK59
_______________________________________________________________________




3430. PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT IN AGENCIES--EMPLOYEE SURVEYS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 1101; 5 USC 1104; 5 USC 1302

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is proposing regulations 
concerning employee surveys required by the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004. The regulations will add a new 
part to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 250, Personnel 
Management in Agencies; a new subpart C on Employee Surveys, which 
requires agencies to conduct an annual survey of their employees. In 
addition, the proposed regulations provide a list of questions that 
must appear in each agency's survey.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/16/05                    70 FR 54658
Final Action                    06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hakeem Basheerud-Deen, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0380
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 3206-AJ92
RIN: 3206-AK77
_______________________________________________________________________




3431. CHANGES IN PAY ADMINISTRATION RULES FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE EMPLOYEES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: Section 301 of Public Law 108-411; 5 USC 3596; 5 USC 
5305; 5 USC 5304; . . .

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 294; 5 CFR 359; 5 CFR 362; 5 CFR 451; . . .

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing final 
regulations to implement a provision of the Federal Workforce 
Flexibility Act of 2004 that amends the rules governing pay setting for 
employees covered by the General Schedule. In particular, we are 
revising provisions related to special rates, locality rates, and 
retained rates. The statutory and regulatory changes are designed to 
correct a variety of pay administration anomalies that resulted in 
unfair pay reductions or unwarranted pay increases, to allow locality 
rates and special rates to be treated in similar ways, and to improve 
the operation of the special rates program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/31/05                    70 FR 31278
Correction                      12/19/05                    70 FR 74995
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bryce Baker, Strategic Human Resources Policy Division, 
Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK88
_______________________________________________________________________




3432. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION LANGUAGE FOR VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 3304(f); 5 
USC 3327; . . .

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 302; 5 CFR 317; 5 CFR 330; 5 CFR 333; 5 CFR 335

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is publishing interim 
regulations requiring a reasonable accommodation statement in agency 
vacancy announcements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/11/01                    66 FR 63905
Interim Final Rule Effective    01/10/02
Final Action                    06/00/06

[[Page 23458]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Watson, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ11
_______________________________________________________________________




3433. RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION THROUGH COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 332

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OPM is issuing an interim regulation to allow agencies to 
decide how candidates are referred for competitive appointment when 
agencies fill multiple vacancies simultaneously. We are codifying a 
long-standing practice (5 U.S.C. 3301 and 5 U.S.C. 3302) of providing 
agencies with the option of either certifying a candidate for only one 
vacancy at a time, or certifying a candidate simultaneously for all 
vacancies for which that candidate expresses an interest, is eligible, 
and is within reach.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/15/02                     67 FR 7055
Interim Final Rule Effective    02/15/02
Final Action                    10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Watson, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ52
_______________________________________________________________________




3434. TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT OF EMPLOYEES BETWEEN FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, 
AND INDIAN TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3376

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 334

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations address the temporary assignment of 
employees to and from State and local governments, colleges, and 
universities, Indian tribal governments, and selected nonprofit 
organizations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/22/03                    68 FR 50726
Final Action                    06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Darlene Phelps, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ94
_______________________________________________________________________




3435. EXAMINING SYSTEM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 108-136

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 337

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing an interim 
regulation to amend its direct-hire authority regulations to allow non-
Department of Defense agencies to recruit and appoint highly qualified 
individuals for certain Federal acquisition positions deemed as a 
shortage category under Public Law 108-136, title XIV, Services 
Acquisition Reform.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/04/05                    70 FR 44847
Final Action                    09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Watson, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK85
_______________________________________________________________________




3436. RESTORATION TO DUTY FROM UNIFORMED SERVICE OR COMPENSABLE INJURY; 
PAY RATES AND SYSTEMS (GEN.); PAY UNDER THE GEN. SCHEDULE; PAY ADMN.; 
BONUSES; ALLOWANCES; DIFFERENTIALS; DUTY HOURS; ABSENCE & LEAVE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 4301

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 353; 5 CFR 530; 5 CFR 531; 5 CFR 550; 5 CFR 575; 5 
CFR 610; 5 CFR 630

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing final 
regulations to revise the rules concerning compensatory time off for 
religious observance, hours of work and alternative work schedules, and 
absence and leave. In addition, the proposed regulations are being 
issued to aid and support the standardization of pay policies under the 
e-payroll initiative. The regulations have been rewritten and, in some 
instances, reordered to enhance reader understanding.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/11/05                     70 FR 1068
NPRM Comment Period End         03/07/05
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Dobson, Office of Personnel Management, Division 
for Strategic Human Resources Policy, 1900 E St. NW, Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK61

[[Page 23459]]

_______________________________________________________________________




3437. AWARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 4506

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 450, subpart C

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations at 5 CFR 450, subpart C (new), implement 
provisions of Public Law 107-67 (5 U.S.C. 4507a) that extend 
eligibility for Presidential Rank Awards to certain senior level 
employees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/13/02                    67 FR 52595
Interim Final Rule Effective    09/12/02
Final Action                    06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen English, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2747
Fax: 202 606-1637
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ65
_______________________________________________________________________




3438. CLASSIFICATION UNDER THE GENERAL SCHEDULE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5112

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 511, subpart F; 5 CFR 511, subpart G

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The general schedule classification regulations require 
updating to reflect current organizational nomenclature following a 
reorganization within OPM.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/28/05                     70 FR 9544
NPRM Comment Period End         04/29/05
Final Action                    06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrea J. Bright, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-3590
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH38
_______________________________________________________________________




3439. RECRUITMENT, RELOCATION, AND RETENTION BONUSES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5307; 5 USC 5753; 5 USC 5754

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 530; 5 CFR 575

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing final 
regulations to implement a provision of the Federal Workforce 
Flexibility Act of 2004 that provides agencies with the authority to 
pay recruitment, relocation, and retention incentives to employees. The 
new authorities will provide agencies with additional flexibility to 
help recruit and retain employees and better meet agency strategic 
human capital needs. The new authorities replace the former recruitment 
and relocation bonus and retention allowance authorities that applied 
to General Schedule and other categories of Federal employees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/13/05                    70 FR 25732
Correction                      12/19/05                    70 FR 74995
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeanne D. Jacobson, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK81
_______________________________________________________________________




3440. JOB GRADING REVIEWS AND APPEALS OF FEDERAL WAGE SYSTEM EMPLOYEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5346

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 532, subpart G

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The job grading reviews and appeals regulations require 
updating to reflect current organizational nomenclature following a 
reorganization within OPM.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrea J. Bright, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-3590
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI14
_______________________________________________________________________




3441.  PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; NORTH AMERICAN 
INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM BASED FEDERAL WAGE SYSTEM WAGE SURVEYS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5343

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing a final rule to 
replace the Standard Industrial Classification codes currently used in 
Federal Wage System (FWS) regulations with the more recent North 
American Industry Classification System (NAICS), published by the 
Office of Management and Budget. The purpose of this change is to 
update the FWS wage survey industry regulations by adopting the new 
NAICS system.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/16/05                    70 FR 69467
NPRM Comment Period End         12/16/05
Final Action                    06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Madeline Gonzalez, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 
E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858

[[Page 23460]]

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK94
_______________________________________________________________________




3442. PRETAX ALLOTMENTS FOR FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5527; EO 10982; 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp, p. 263

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 550

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing interim 
regulations to enable employees to set up allotments to contribute to 
pretax accounts, such as flexible spending accounts and health care 
accounts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brenda Roberts, Human Resources Systems Service, Office 
of Compensation Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street 
NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858

RIN: 3206-AJ88
_______________________________________________________________________




3443. PAY ADMINISTRATION (GENERAL)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5550b

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 550

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing interim 
regulations to implement a provision of the Federal Workforce 
Flexibility Act of 2004, which establishes a new form of compensatory 
time off for time spent by an employee in a travel status away from the 
employee's official duty station when such time is not otherwise 
compensable.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/27/05                     70 FR 3855
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vicki Draper, Division of Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK74
_______________________________________________________________________




3444. NONFOREIGN AREA COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCES; RATE CHANGES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5941

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 591

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) sets nonforeign area 
cost-of-living allowance (COLA) rates for certain Federal employees in 
Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana 
Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. OPM will issue 
regulations to change COLA rates in these areas based on the results of 
living-cost surveys OPM conducted in 2003, 2004, and 2005.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/04/05                    70 FR 44976
Final Action                    06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donald L. Paquin, Human Resources and Systems Service, 
Office of Compensation Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2838
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK67
_______________________________________________________________________




3445. ABSENCE AND LEAVE--SES ANNUAL LEAVE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 6311

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 630

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing interim 
regulations to implement a provision of the Federal Workforce 
Flexibility Act of 2004 that provides a higher annual leave accrual 
rate of 1 day (8 hours) per biweekly pay period for members of the 
Senior Executive Service, employees in senior-level and scientific or 
professional positions, and other employees covered by equivalent pay 
systems as determined by the Office of Personnel Management.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/21/05                    70 FR 13343
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/21/05
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Dobson, Office of Personnel Management, Division 
for Strategic Human Resources Policy, 1900 E St. NW, Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK72
_______________________________________________________________________




3446. ABSENCE AND LEAVE--CREDITABLE SERVICE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 6311

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 630

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing final 
regulations to implement a provision of the Federal Workforce 
Flexibility Act of 2004 that provides an agency with the authority to 
grant a newly appointed or reappointed employee credit for prior work 
experience that otherwise would not be creditable for the purpose of 
determining the employee's annual leave accrual rate.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/29/05                    70 FR 22245
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 23461]]

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Dobson, Office of Personnel Management, Division 
for Strategic Human Resources Policy, 1900 E St. NW, Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK80
_______________________________________________________________________




3447.  ABSENCE AND LEAVE; USE OF RESTORED ANNUAL LEAVE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 6311

CFR Citation: 630

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing interim 
regulations to assist Federal employees who otherwise would be forced 
to forfeit their excess annual leave because their services were 
required in response to a severe emergency situation, as declared by 
the head of the agency. Under these regulations, the excess annual 
leave will be deemed to have been scheduled in advance and will be 
restored to the employee.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/00/06
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donald J. Winstead, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2880
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK93
_______________________________________________________________________




3448. IMPLEMENTATION OF TITLE II OF THE NOTIFICATION AND FEDERAL 
EMPLOYEE ANTIDISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION ACT OF 2002--JUDGMENT FUND

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107-174, sec 204; Presidential Memorandum dated 
July 8, 2003

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 724

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 1, 2003, Presidential 
Memorandum dated July 8, 2003.
The President assigned the responsibility to the Office of Personnel 
Management to issue regulations implementing title II of the Act by 
October 1, 2003.

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management will issue final 
regulations that will implement title II of the Notification and 
Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002. The 
Act requires that Federal agencies be accountable for violations of 
antidiscrimination and whistleblower protection laws. The regulations 
will prescribe the procedures for reimbursement of the Judgment Fund.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/22/04                     69 FR 2997
Final Action                    06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary D. Wahlert, Human Resources System Service, Family 
Programs and Employee Relations Division, Office of Personnel 
Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2920

RIN: 3206-AJ93
_______________________________________________________________________




3449. IMPLEMENTATION OF TITLE II OF THE NOTIFICATION AND FEDERAL 
EMPLOYEE ANTIDISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION ACT OF 2002--NOTIFICATION 
AND TRAINING

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 107-174, sec 204; Presidential Memorandum dated 
July 8, 2003

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 724

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management will issue regulations 
that will implement title II of the Notification and Federal Employee 
Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002. The Act requires that 
Federal agencies be accountable for violations of antidiscrimination 
and whistleblower protection laws. The regulations will clarify Federal 
agency notification and training requirements under the Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/28/05                     70 FR 9544
Final Action                    07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary D. Wahlert, Human Resources System Service, Family 
Programs and Employee Relations Division, Office of Personnel 
Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2920

RIN: 3206-AK38
_______________________________________________________________________




3450. IMPLEMENTATION OF TITLE II OF THE NOTIFICATION AND FEDERAL 
EMPLOYEE ANTIDISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION ACT OF 2002--REPORTING AND 
BEST PRACTICES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 107-174, sec 204; Presidential Memorandum dated 
July 8, 2003

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 724

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management will issue regulations 
that will implement title II of the Notification and Federal Employee 
Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002. The Act requires that 
Federal agencies be accountable for violations of antidiscrimination 
and whistleblower protection laws. The regulations will clarify Federal 
agency reporting requirements under the Act and address agency best 
practices regarding appropriate disciplinary actions against employees 
who violate antidiscrimination and whistleblower protection laws.

[[Page 23462]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/25/06                     71 FR 4053
Final Action                    09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary D. Wahlert, Human Resources System Service, Family 
Programs and Employee Relations Division, Office of Personnel 
Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2920

RIN: 3206-AK55
_______________________________________________________________________




3451. NOTIFICATION OF POST-EMPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 7302; PL 108-136, sec 1125(b)

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 730

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing interim 
regulations requiring agencies to notify members of the Senior 
Executive Service (SES) and other employees in senior positions of 
certain post-employment conflict-of-interest restrictions. Agencies 
must provide written notification to affected employees of the new 
salary-based threshold for determining the applicability of the post-
employment conflict-of-interest restrictions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/15/04                    69 FR 61143
Interim Final Rule Effective    01/01/05
Final Action                    03/16/06                    71 FR 13525
Final Action Effective          04/17/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brenda Roberts, Human Resources Systems Service, Office 
of Compensation Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street 
NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858

RIN: 3206-AK60
_______________________________________________________________________




3452. EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONDUCT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 7301; EO 12674, 3 CFR, 1989 Comp, p. 215, as 
modified by EO 12731; EO 12731, 3 CFR, 1989 Comp, p. 306

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 735

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing a plain 
language rewrite of its regulations regarding the standards that govern 
employee responsibilities and conduct as part of a broader review of 
OPM's regulations. The purpose of the revisions is to make the 
regulations more readable.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/15/03                     68 FR 1987
Final Action                    06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Wade Plunkett, Office of the General Counsel, Office of 
Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1700

RIN: 3206-AJ74
_______________________________________________________________________




3453. RETIREMENT; COVERAGE--NONAPPROPRIATED FUND INSTRUMENTALITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 837; 5 CFR 841 to 844; 5 CFR 847

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 9, 1996.

Abstract: These regulations implement the provisions of Public Law 104-
106 and Public Law 107-107, which allow employees who have been 
employed by nonappropriated fund instrumentalities under the 
jurisdiction of the armed forces to obtain retirement credit under 
limited circumstances.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/09/96                    61 FR 41714
Final Action                    09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Giuseppe, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 3206-AJ72
RIN: 3206-AH57
_______________________________________________________________________




3454. RETIREMENT--STATE INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING INSTRUMENTALITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8345; 5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461; 5 USC 8469

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 831, subpart S; 5 CFR 841, subpart J

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations modify existing regulations to reflect 
changes designed to expand and streamline the process of withholding 
State income tax from CSRS and FERS annuities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/23/99                    64 FR 33429
Final Action                    10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia A. Rochester, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH62
_______________________________________________________________________




3455. COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347(a); 5 USC 8361(g); PL 105-33, sec 11202(f); 
PL 105-33, 11232(e); PL 105-33, 11246(b); PL 106-522, sec 145

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 837; 5 CFR 842; 5 CFR 846; 5 CFR 870; 5 
CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement provisions of the National 
Capital

[[Page 23463]]

Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997, which 
requires that nonjudicial employees of the District of Columbia Courts, 
and under certain conditions, the District of Columbia Corrections 
Trustee, and the District of Columbia Pretrial Services, Parole, Adult 
Probation and Offender Supervision Trustee and their respective 
employees be considered Federal employees for purposes of Federal 
retirement, health, and life insurance coverage.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/30/97                    62 FR 50995
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/01/97
Final Action                    10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cynthia Reinhold, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI02
_______________________________________________________________________




3456. RETIREMENT, HEALTH, AND LIFE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN 
EMPLOYEES OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA UNDER THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 
COURTS AND JUSTICE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT OF 1998

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 105-274

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 837; 5 CFR 842; 5 CFR 846; 5 CFR 870; 5 
CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These interim regulations implement the District of Columbia 
Courts and Justice Technical Corrections Act of 1998. The effect of 
these regulations is to extend Federal retirement, health insurance, 
and life insurance coverage to employees of the Public Defender Service 
of the District of Columbia under section 7 of the Act, and to exclude 
certain former employees of the District of Columbia, who are hired by 
the Department of Justice or by the Court Services and Offender 
Supervision Agency, from Federal retirement coverage if they elect, 
under section 3 of the Act, to continue their coverage under a 
retirement system for employees of the District of Columbia.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/31/99                    64 FR 15286
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/29/99
Final Action                    07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karla Yeakle, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI55
_______________________________________________________________________




3457. CONTINUATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN CIVIL SERVICE BENEFITS FOR 
FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES OF THE CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Sec 1622(b), PL 104-106, 110 Stat 515

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 842; 5 CFR 870; 5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations describe conditions and procedures 
applicable to continuation of eligibility for certain Civil Service 
benefits for former Federal employees of the Civilian Marksmanship 
Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/03/02                    67 FR 38210
NPRM Comment Period End         08/02/02
Final Action                    10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Howard T. Newland Jr., Strategic Human Resources Policy 
Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ55
_______________________________________________________________________




3458. CORRECTION OF RETIREMENT COVERAGE ERRORS UNDER THE FEDERAL 
ERRONEOUS RETIREMENT COVERAGE CORRECTION ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-265

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 839

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is amending its 
regulations to include new rules for correcting certain retirement 
coverage errors. We are amending the regulations to implement the 
provisions of the Federal Erroneous Retirement Coverage Corrections Act 
(FERCCA), title II of Public Law 106-265. The regulations will allow 
agencies to correct affected coverage errors.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/19/01                    66 FR 15605
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/19/01
Final Action                    10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cynthia Reinhold, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ38
_______________________________________________________________________




3459. RETIREMENT--GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 841

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations would allow an agency to retain the 
individual retirement record when an employee transfers within the same 
agency even though the employee would be serviced by another intra-
agency payroll.

[[Page 23464]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/20/00                    65 FR 21119
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/20/00
Final Action                    10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Panagakos, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI83
_______________________________________________________________________




3460. RETIREMENT--FERS BASIC ANNUITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8461

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 842, subparts B to G

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These final regulations will amend FERS Basic Annuity 
regulations governing Eligibility (subpart B), Credit for Service 
(subpart C), Computations (subpart F), and Alternative Forms of Annuity 
(subpart G). These regulations have been published at various times in 
interim final form, and have been affected by statutory changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/16/87                     52 FR 2061
Interim Final Rule              01/16/87                     52 FR 2067
Interim Final Rule              02/11/87                     52 FR 4473
Interim Final Rule              02/11/87                     52 FR 4479
Interim Final Rule              05/14/87                    52 FR 18193
Interim Final Rule              04/08/88                    53 FR 11635
Interim Final Rule              02/09/90                     55 FR 4598
Final Rule                      12/27/90                    55 FR 53136
Interim Final Rule              02/19/91                     56 FR 6549
Final Action                    09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cynthia Reinhold, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AE73
_______________________________________________________________________




3461. RETIREMENT--CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347(a); 5 USC 8461(g); 38 USC 4331

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 842.306; 5 CFR 842.307

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement changes in the treatment of 
certain military service under CSRS and FERS required under the 
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 
(USERRA).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Christopher H. Ziebarth, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG58
_______________________________________________________________________




3462. RETIREMENT--CREDIT FOR CERTAIN GOVERNMENT SERVICE PERFORMED ABROAD

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 107-228, sec 321

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 842

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 321 of Public Law 107-228 requires OPM to issue 
regulations that will establish a process for making FERS retirement 
deposits by certain employees who performed service abroad. The 
regulations also provide a process for agencies to follow in making 
agency contributions payable to the retirement fund for such service.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/29/05                    70 FR 50951
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/29/05
Final Action                    09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Giuseppe, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK84
_______________________________________________________________________




3463. RETIREMENT--FERS ELECTIONS OF COVERAGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347(a); 5 USC 8461(g); PL 99-335, sec 301(d)(3)

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 846

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement title III of the Federal 
Employees Retirement System (FERS) Act of 1986, as amended, dealing 
with the election of FERS coverage by employees under the Civil Service 
Retirement System and certain other employees. The regulations contain 
regulatory and interpretative rules concerning employees' eligibility 
to elect FERS coverage, procedures for electing FERS coverage, and 
basic benefits based on the service for employees who elect FERS 
coverage.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/21/87                    52 FR 19235
Interim Final Rule              09/13/93                    58 FR 47821
Interim Final Rule              06/18/98                    63 FR 33231
Final Action                    09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cynthia Reinhold, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG96

[[Page 23465]]

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3464. RETIREMENT COVERAGE AND SERVICE CREDIT ELECTIONS AVAILABLE TO 
CURRENT AND FORMER NONAPPROPRIATED FUND EMPLOYEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461; PL 107-107, sec 1131; PL 107-
107, sec 1132

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 847, subpart H; 5 CFR 847, subpart I

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations amend the Civil Service Retirement System 
(CSRS) and Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) regulations to 
allow limited credit under CSRS and FERS for service performed for a 
Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) of the Department of 
Defense or Coast Guard. Specifically, these regulations outline how 
CSRS and FERS employees may obtain limited service credit for their 
NAFI service in order to qualify for immediate retirement.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    12/28/01
Interim Final Rule              01/16/03                     68 FR 2175
Final Action                    10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Giuseppe, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 3206-AH57
RIN: 3206-AJ72
_______________________________________________________________________




3465. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS (FEHB) PROGRAM: PAYMENT OF 
PREMIUMS FOR PERIODS OF LEAVE WITHOUT PAY OR INSUFFICIENT PAY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8913

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations establish a requirement that Federal 
agencies counsel employees entering nonpay status, or whose pay is 
insufficient to cover their FEHB premium payments, of the options of 
continuing or terminating their FEHB coverage, and if continuing, of 
paying premiums directly on a current basis or incurring a debt to be 
withheld from future salary. These regulations are intended to ensure 
employees are fully aware of these alternatives. We have received 
comments on the interim final rule, which are under review.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/22/96                    61 FR 37807
Interim Final Rule              05/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael W. Kaszynski, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG66
_______________________________________________________________________




3466. TRAINING

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8913

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing a 
revision to its regulations concerning agency reporting requirements. 
The proposed change requires agencies to electronically transfer 
training data to OPM's Governmentwide electronic data collection system 
on a regular basis. This proposed regulatory change will also 
facilitate reporting Governmentwide training information data using 
OPM's electronic data collection system.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/27/05                    70 FR 30647
NPRM Comment Period End         07/26/05
Interim Final Rule              10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Loretta Reeves, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2410
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK46
_______________________________________________________________________




3467. SUSPENSION OF PEACE CORPS ELIGIBLES' ENROLLMENT IN THE FEDERAL 
EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS (FEHB) PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8913

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing an interim 
regulation to allow Peace Corps eligible FEHB Program annuitants, 
survivors, and former spouses to suspend their FEHB enrollments, and 
then return to the FEHB Program during the Open Season, or return to 
FEHB coverage immediately, if they involuntarily lose coverage under 
the Peace Corps. The intent of this rule is to allow these 
beneficiaries to avoid the expense of continuing to pay FEHB Program 
premiums while they are using Peace Corps coverage, without endangering 
their ability to return to the FEHB Program in the future.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/30/05                    70 FR 71749
Final Action                    06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael W. Kaszynski, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK90

[[Page 23466]]

_______________________________________________________________________




3468.  FEHB COVERAGE AND PREMIUMS FOR ACTIVE DUTY 
MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8913

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing an interim 
regulation to change the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) 
Program regulations that govern continued coverage for employees who 
are called or ordered to serve in the uniformed services. These 
regulations provide extended FEHB coverage for up to 24 months to 
Federal employees called or ordered to active duty and who meet certain 
requirements, including serving in support of a contingency operation. 
Those employees who are called or ordered to active duty in support of 
a contingency operation are also eligible for premium payments by their 
employing agency. The purpose of these regulations is to authorize 
Federal agencies to continue health benefits coverage for those 
employees called or ordered to active duty for up to 24 months, with 
certain employees qualifying for agency premium contributions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael W. Kaszynski, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK98
_______________________________________________________________________




3469. IMPLEMENTATION OF FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS FOR EXECUTIVE BRANCH 
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATING IN THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH 
BENEFITS PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 26 USC 125; 26 USC 129; 26 USC 152

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 892

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management plans to issue regulations 
that enable employees of all executive branch agencies to elect a 
Health Care Flexible Spending Account (HCFSA) and/or a Dependent Care 
Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA) in accordance with sections 125, 129, 
and 152 of the Internal Revenue Code.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Anne Easton, Retirement and Insurance Services, Office 
of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633

RIN: 3206-AJ66
_______________________________________________________________________




3470.  FEDERAL EMPLOYEE DENTAL AND VISION BENEFITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 U.S.C. 8962 ; 5 U.S.C. 8992

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 894

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing interim 
regulations to implement the Federal Employee Dental and Vision 
Benefits Enhancement Act of 2004. This law establishes dental and 
vision benefits programs for Federal employees, annuitants, and their 
families.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/06
Final Action                    12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Edward DeHarde, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington , 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202-606-0633
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AL03
_______________________________________________________________________




3471. PROGRAMS FOR SPECIFIC POSITIONS AND EXAMINATIONS (MISCELLANEOUS)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 1104(a)(2); 5 USC 1305; 5 USC 3105; 5 USC 
3323(b); 5 USC 3344; 5 USC 4301(2)(D); 5 USC 5372; 5 USC 7521; PL 79-
404

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 930

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing proposed 
regulations to revise the Administrative Law Judge Program. The purpose 
of these revisions is to remove procedures that appear in other parts 
of this chapter, update outdated information, and remove the internal 
examining processes from the regulations. Additionally, these revisions 
describe OPM and agency responsibilities concerning the Administrative 
Law Judge Program. This proposed regulation continues the basic intent 
of making administrative law judges independent in matters of tenure 
and compensation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/21/05                    70 FR 75745
NPRM Comment Period End         02/21/06
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Watson, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK86
_______________________________________________________________________




3472. FEDERAL EXECUTIVE BOARDS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 5 CFR 960, Memorandum of the President for Heads of 
Departments and Agencies

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 960

[[Page 23467]]

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing 
regulations designed to make plain language updates, and general or 
routine modifications with no cost implications. These regulations also 
will clarify language based on modifications to OPM programs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/25/02                    67 FR 70559
Final Action                    10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paula L. Bridgham, Division for Human Capital 
Leadership and Merit System Accountability, Office of Personnel 
Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1000
Fax: 202 606-3350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ68
_______________________________________________________________________




3473. NATIONAL SECURITY PERSONNEL SYSTEM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 108-136

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 9901

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/14/05                     70 FR 7552
NPRM Comment Period End         03/16/05
Final Action                    10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy H. Kichak, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0722
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK76
_______________________________________________________________________




3474.  VETERANS' PREFERENCE

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

Legal Authority: 5 USC 2108

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 211

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is revising its regulation 
regarding veterans' preference in response to a statutory change to 
clarify language in title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.) paragraph 
2108. The purpose of this change is to clarify that military reservist, 
who are released from active duty and otherwise qualified, are eligible 
for veterans' preference in Federal hiring.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Scott A. Wilander, Division of Strategic Human 
Resources, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW, 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-3621
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AL00
_______________________________________________________________________


Office of Personnel Management (OPM)                  Long-Term Actions






_______________________________________________________________________




3475. RETIREMENT COVERAGE OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8461(g)

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 842

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing this 
interim rule to revise the regulations governing the retirement 
coverage of air traffic controllers under the Federal Employees' 
Retirement System. These rules are necessary because of the recent 
enactment of new statutory provisions relating to the retirement 
definition of air traffic controllers. These rules also implement the 
deposit requirement for crediting past service as a second-level 
supervisor of air traffic controllers for retirement purposes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/05/05                    70 FR 32709


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Giuseppe, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK73
_______________________________________________________________________




3476. GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 5 CFR 1

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 990

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing to 
remove its regulation concerning the submission of claims by 
``preference eligibles'' to OPM and the recognition of representatives 
by OPM. The existing regulation is now obsolete.

[[Page 23468]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/27/03                    68 FR 28806
Final Action                    04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hakeem Basheerud-Deen, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0380
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ97
_______________________________________________________________________


Office of Personnel Management (OPM)                  Completed Actions






_______________________________________________________________________




3477. EXCEPTED SERVICE -- TEMPORARY ORGANIZATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 213

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/22/06                     71 FR 8921
Final Action Effective          03/24/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Ginley
Phone: 202 606-0960
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ70
_______________________________________________________________________




3478. AMENDMENT TO SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 300

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/09/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Ginley
Phone: 202 606-0960
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI52
_______________________________________________________________________




3479. VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 307

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/01/05                    70 FR 72065

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Darlene Phelps
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ90
_______________________________________________________________________




3480. EXAMINING SYSTEM

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 337

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/23/06                     71 FR 3409

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Watson
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK35
_______________________________________________________________________




3481. TRAINING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 410; 5 CFR 410.309; 5 CFR 410.404; 5 CFR 410.505

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With 3206-AJ99 
(completed)                     02/09/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Loretta Reeves
Phone: 202 606-2410
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ19
_______________________________________________________________________




3482. GENERAL SCHEDULE LOCALITY PAY AREAS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 531

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/19/05                    70 FR 74996

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Allan G. Hearne
Phone: 202 606-2838
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK78
_______________________________________________________________________




3483. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; ENVIRONMENTAL DIFFERENTIAL PAY FOR 
ASBESTOS EXPOSURE

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 532

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/22/06                     71 FR 8921
Final Action Effective          02/22/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Madeline Gonzalez
Phone: 202 606-2858
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK64
_______________________________________________________________________




3484. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; REDEFINITION OF THE CENTRAL NORTH 
CAROLINA APPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 532

[[Page 23469]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/21/05                    70 FR 61211
Final Action Effective          11/21/05                    70 FR 61211

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Madeline Gonzalez
Phone: 202 606-2858
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK83
_______________________________________________________________________




3485. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; REDEFINITION OF THE ADAMS-DENVER, CO, 
NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 532

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/14/05                    70 FR 69041

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Madeline Gonzalez
Phone: 202 606-2858
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK91
_______________________________________________________________________




3486.  PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; CHANGE IN THE SURVEY 
CYCLE FOR THE HARRISON, MISSISSIPPI, NONAPPROPRIATED FUND FEDERAL WAGE 
SYSTEM WAGE AREA

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5343

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing an interim rule 
to change the timing of local wage surveys in the Harrison, 
Mississippi, nonappropriated fund (NAF) Federal Wage System (FWS) wage 
area. The purpose of this change is to avoid conducting future surveys 
in this area during the hurricane season.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/31/05                    70 FR 62229
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/31/05
Final Action                    01/30/06                     71 FR 4805

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Madeline Gonzalez, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 
E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK96
_______________________________________________________________________




3487. FEDERAL LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 875

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/27/05                    70 FR 30605

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Cutler
Phone: 202 606-0735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ71
_______________________________________________________________________




3488. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM: DISCONTINUANCE OF 
HEALTH PLAN IN A NATIONAL EMERGENCY

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Duplicate of 3206-AK95          02/09/06

RIN: 3206-AK92
_______________________________________________________________________




3489. SOLICITATION OF FEDERAL CIVILIAN AND UNIFORMED SERVICE PERSONNEL 
FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO PRIVATE VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS--ANTITERRORISM 
CERTIFICATION

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 950

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/07/05                    70 FR 67339

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark W. Lambert
Phone: 202 606-2564
Fax: 202 606-0902
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK71
_______________________________________________________________________




3490. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS ACQUISITION REGULATION: LARGE 
PROVIDER AGREEMENTS, SUBCONTRACTS, AND MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1602; 48 CFR 1604; 48 CFR 1615; 48 CFR 1632; 48 
CFR 1644; 48 CFR 1652; 48 CFR 1602; 48 CFR 1646; . . .

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/01/05                    70 FR 31374
Final Rule Effective            07/01/05
Correction                      01/19/06                     71 FR 3015

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael W. Kaszynski
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ20
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