[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Department of Defense Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)






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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

32 CFR Chs. I, V, VI, and VII

33 CFR Ch. II

36 CFR Ch. III

48 CFR Ch. 2

Improving Government Regulations; Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory 
and Deregulatory Actions

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Defense (DoD) is publishing this semiannual 
agenda of regulatory documents, including those that are procurement-
related, for public information and comments under Executive Order 
12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review.'' This agenda incorporates the 
objective and criteria, when applicable, of the regulatory reform 
program under the Executive order and other regulatory guidance. It 
contains DoD issuances initiated by DoD components that may have 
economic and environmental impact on State, local, or tribal interests 
under the criteria of Executive Order 12866. Although most DoD 
issuances listed in the agenda are of negligible public impact, their 
nature may be of public interest and, therefore, are published to 
provide notice of rulemaking and an opportunity for public 
participation in the internal DoD rulemaking process.

    This agenda updates the report published on October 31, 2005, 
and includes regulations expected to be issued and under review 
over the next 12 months. The next agenda and regulatory plan are 
scheduled to be published in the fall of 2006. In addition to this 
agenda, DoD components also publish rulemaking notices pertaining 
to their specific statutory administration requirements as 
required.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information concerning the overall 
DoD regulatory improvement program and for general semiannual agenda 
information, contact Mr. Robert Cushing, telephone 703-696-5282, or 
write to Information Management Division, Executive Services 
Directorate, Washington Headquarters Services, 1777 North Kent Street, 
RPN, Suite 11000, Arlington, VA 22209-2133, or e-mail: 
[email protected].

     For questions of a legal nature concerning the agenda and its 
statutory requirements or obligations, write to Office of the 
General Counsel, 1600 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1600, 
or call 703-697-2714.

     For general information on Office of the Secretary 
regulations, other than those which are procurement-related, 
contact Mr. Edward Burbol, telephone 703-696-2503, or write to 
Directives and Records Division, Executive Services Directorate, 
Washington Headquarters Services, 1777 North Kent Street, RPN, 
Suite 11100, Arlington, VA 22209-2133, or e-mail: 
[email protected].

     For general information on Office of the Secretary agenda 
items, which are procurement-related, contact Ms. Michele Peterson, 
telephone 703-602-0311, or write to Defense Acquisition Regulations 
Directorate, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062, or 
e-mail: [email protected].

     For general information on Department of the Army regulations, 
contact Ms. Brenda Bowen, telephone 703-428-6422, or write to the 
U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency, ATTN: 
AHRC-PDD-RP, Casey Building, Room 102, 7701 Telegraph Road, 
Alexandria, VA 22315-3860, or e-mail: 
[email protected].

     For general information on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 
regulations, contact Mr. Chip Smith, telephone 703-693-3644, or 
write to Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army 
(Policy and Legislation), 108 Army Pentagon, Room 2E569, 
Washington, DC 20310-0108, or e-mail: [email protected].

     For general information on Department of the Navy regulations, 
contact LCDR Eric McDonald, telephone 703-604-8202, or write to 
Department of the Navy, Office of the Judge Advocate General, 
Administrative Law Division (Code 13), Washington Navy Yard, 1322 
Patterson Avenue SE., Suite 3000, Washington, DC 20374-5066, or e-
mail: [email protected].

     For general information on Department of the Air Force 
regulations, contact Mr. Lawrence Shade, telephone 703-588-6115, or 
write to Department of the Air Force, SAF/XCISI, 1500 Wilson 
Boulevard, Suite 220, Arlington, VA 22209-2133, or e-mail: 
[email protected].

     For specific agenda items, contact the appropriate individual 
indicated in each DoD component report.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This edition of the Unified Agenda of 
Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions is composed of the 
regulatory status reports, including procurement-related regulatory 
status reports, from the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and 
the Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Included also is the 
regulatory status report from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, whose 
civil works functions fall under the reporting requirements of 
Executive Order 12866 and involve water resource projects and 
regulation of activities in waters of the United States.

     DoD issuances range from DoD directives (reflecting 
departmental policy) to implementing instructions and regulations 
(largely internal and used to implement directives). The OSD agenda 
section contains the primary directives under which DoD components 
promulgate their implementing regulations.

     To ease identification and to differentiate among the variety 
of issuances reported, they are identified by their DoD internal 
numbering system, which denotes component level of authority and 
type of issuance, in addition to the required CFR number.

     In addition, this agenda, although published under the 
reporting requirements of Executive Order 12866, continues to be 
the DoD single-source reporting vehicle, which identifies issuances 
that are currently applicable under the various regulatory reform 
programs in progress. Therefore, DoD components will identify those 
rules which come under the criteria of the:

    a. Regulatory Flexibility Act;

    b. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995;

    c. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995.

     Those DoD issuances, which are directly applicable under these 
statutes, will be identified in the agenda and their action status 
indicated. Generally, the regulatory status reports in this agenda 
will contain five sections: (1) Prerule stage; (2) proposed rule 
stage; (3) final rule stage; (4) completed actions; and (5) long-
term actions. Where certain

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regulatory actions indicate that small entities are affected, the 
effect on these entities may not necessarily have significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of these entities as 
defined in the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601(6)).

     Although not a regulatory agency, DoD will continue to 
participate in regulatory initiatives designed to reduce economic 
costs and unnecessary environmental burdens upon the public. 
Comments and recommendations are invited on the rules reported and 
should be addressed to the DoD component representatives identified 
in the regulatory status reports. Although sensitive to the needs 
of the public, as well as regulatory reform, DoD reserves the right 
to exercise the exemptions and flexibility permitted in its 
rulemaking process in order to proceed with its overall defense-
oriented mission. The publishing of this agenda does not waive the 
applicability of the military affairs exemption in section 553 of 
title 5 U.S.C. and section 3 of Executive Order 12866.

Dated: February 23, 2006

 Howard G. Becker,

Deputy Director, Administration and Management.

                                  Office of the Secretary--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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602         Armed Services Exchange Regulations (ASER) (DoD Instruction 1330.21)..................    0790-AH77
603         Voluntary State Tax Withholding From Retired Pay......................................    0790-AH78
604         Emergency Security Control of Air Traffic (ESCAT) Plan................................    0790-AH81
605         Obtaining Information From Financial Institutions.....................................    0790-AH84
606         Guidance on Obtaining Information From Financial Institutions (DoD Instruction            0790-AH85
            5400.15)..............................................................................
607         Transition Assistance for Military Personnel (DoD Directive 1332.35)..................    0790-AH89
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                                    Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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608         Restoration Advisory Boards (RABs)....................................................    0790-AG31
609         Settling Personnel and General Claims and Processing Advance Decision Requests........    0790-AG47
610         Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of        0790-AG76
            Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations........................
611         Waiver of Debts Resulting From Erroneous Payments of Pay and Allowances (DoD Directive    0790-AG90
            1340.21)..............................................................................
612         Waiver Procedures for Debts Resulting From Erroneous Payments of Pay and Allowances       0790-AG91
            (DoD Instruction 1340.23).............................................................
613         Provision of Early Intervention and Special Education Services to Eligible DoD            0790-AH70
            Dependents............................................................................
614         DoD Contractors' Safety Manual (DoD 4145.26-M)........................................    0790-AH76
615         Department of Defense National Security Personnel System (NSPS).......................    0790-AH82
616         DoD Privacy Program (DoD Directive 5400.11)...........................................    0790-AH83
617         Sale or Rental of Sexually Explicit Material on DoD Property (DoD Instruction 4105.70)    0790-AH86
618         Personal Commercial Solicitation on DoD Installations (DoD Directive 1344.7) and          0790-AH87
            Personal Commercial Solicitation on DoD Installations Implementing Procedures (DoD
            Instruction 1344.aa)..................................................................
619         Naturalization of Aliens Serving in the Armed Forces of the United States and of Alien    0790-AH88
            Spouses and/or Alien Adopted Children of Military and Civilian Personnel Ordered
            Overseas..............................................................................
620         Management and Mobilization of Regular and Reserve Retired Military Members...........    0790-AH92
621         User Charges..........................................................................    0790-AH93
622         Financial Assistance to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs)(DoD Instruction 1342.18)....    0790-AH95
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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623         National Security Education Program (NSEP) Grants to Institutions of Higher Education     0790-AF59
            (DoD Instruction 1025.5)..............................................................
624         Personnel Security Policies for Granting Access to Classified Information.............    0790-AG54
625         National Policy on Reciprocity of Facilities and Guidelines for Implementation of         0790-AG55
            Reciprocity...........................................................................
626         National Policy on Technical Surveillance Countermeasures.............................    0790-AG56
627         Review of the Manual for Courts-Martial (DoD Directive 5500.17).......................    0790-AG99
628         Defense Contract Management Agency Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program..........    0790-AH00
629         Implementation of Section 740 of the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform       0790-AH02
            Act for the 21st Century and Section 1051 of the National Defense Authorization Act
            for Fiscal Year 2003..................................................................

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630         Criminal Jurisdiction Over Civilians Employed By or Accompanying the Armed Forces         0790-AH73
            Outside the United States, Service Members, and Former Service Members (DoDI 5525.11).
631         Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Department of Defense..    0790-AH74
632         Revitalizing Base Closure Communities and Addressing Impacts of Realignment...........    0790-AH91
633         Compliance of DoD Members, Employees, and Family Members Outside the United States        0790-AH94
            With Court Orders.....................................................................
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                          Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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634         Protests, Disputes, and Appeals (DFARS Case 2003-D010)................................    0750-AE01
635         Small Business Programs (DFARS Case 2003-D047)........................................    0750-AE93
636         Definitions of Component and Domestic Manufacture (DFARS Case 2005-D010)..............    0750-AF22
637         Buy American Act Exemption for Commercial Information Technology (DFARS Case 2005-        0750-AF23
            D011).................................................................................
638         Reports of Government Property (DFARS Case 2005-D015).................................    0750-AF24
639         Patents, Data, and Copyrights (DFARS Case 2003-D049)..................................    0750-AF26
640         Electronic Submission and Processing of Payment Requests (DFARS Case 2005-D009).......    0750-AF28
641         Contracting Officers' Representatives (DFARS Case 2005-D022)..........................    0750-AF30
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                            Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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642         Incremental Funding, Fixed-Price Contracts (DFARS Case 1990-037)......................    0750-AA07
643         Patent Rights--Ownership by the Contractor (Large Business) (DFARS Case 2001-D015)....    0750-AD72
644         Threshold for Small Business Specialist Review (DFARS Case 2003-D060).................    0750-AE30
645         Transition of Weapons-Related Prototype Projects to Follow-On Contracts (DFARS Case       0750-AE49
            2003-D106)............................................................................
646         Basic Agreements for Telecommunications Services (DFARS Case 2003-D056)...............    0750-AE69
647         Contract Pricing and Cost Accounting Standards (DFARS Case 2003-D014).................    0750-AE71
648         Exchange or Sale of Government-Owned Information Technology (DFARS Case 2003-D094)....    0750-AE72
649         Material Inspection and Receiving Report (DFARS Case 2003-D085).......................    0750-AE73
650         Uniform Contract Line Item Numbering (DFARS Case 2003-D082)...........................    0750-AE76
651         Administrative Matters (DFARS Case 2003-D084).........................................    0750-AE77
652         Business Restructuring Costs (DFARS Case 2004-D026)...................................    0750-AE79
653         Sole Source Award of 8(a) Contracts to Native Hawaiian-Owned Small Business Concerns      0750-AE81
            (DFARS Case 2004-D031)................................................................
654         Quality Assurance (DFARS Case 2003-D027)..............................................    0750-AE85
655         Transportation (DFARS Case 2003-D028).................................................    0750-AE89
656         Construction Contracting (DFARS Case 2003-D034).......................................    0750-AE91
657         Acquisition Planning (DFARS Case 2003-D044)...........................................    0750-AE92
658         Contract Termination (DFARS Case 2003-D046)...........................................    0750-AE94
659         Authorization for Continued Contracts (DFARS Case 2003-D052)..........................    0750-AE95
660         Contract Administration Functions (DFARS Case 2003-D051)..............................    0750-AE96
661         Contractor Insurance/Pension Reviews (DFARS Case 2003-D050)...........................    0750-AE97
662         Acquisition of Information Technology (DFARS Case 2003-D068)..........................    0750-AE98
663         Describing Agency Needs (DFARS Case 2003-D073)........................................    0750-AE99
664         Required Sources of Supplies and Services (DFARS Case 2003-D072)......................    0750-AF00
665         Special Contracting Methods (DFARS Case 2003-D079)....................................    0750-AF02
666         Types of Contracts (DFARS Case 2003-D078).............................................    0750-AF03
667         Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions (DFARS Case 2003-D019)...........    0750-AF06
668         Combating Trafficking in Persons (DFARS Case 2004-D017)...............................    0750-AF11
669         Notification Requirements for Critical Safety Items (DFARS Case 2004-D008)............    0750-AF12
670         Export-Controlled Information and Technology (DFARS Case 2004-D010)...................    0750-AF13
671         Levy on Payments to Contractors (DFARS Case 2004-D033)................................    0750-AF14
672         Prohibition of Foreign Taxation on U.S. Assistance Programs (DFARS Case 2004-D012)....    0750-AF15

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673         Inflation Adjustment of Acquisition-Related Thresholds (DFARS Case 2004-D022).........    0750-AF16
674         Restriction on Carbon, Alloy, and Armor Steel Plate (DFARS Case 2005-D002)............    0750-AF17
675         Contract Reporting (DFARS Case 2005-D004).............................................    0750-AF18
676         Earned Value Management Systems (DFARS Case 2005-D006)................................    0750-AF19
677         Training for Contractor Personnel Interacting With Detainees (DFARS Case 2005-D007)...    0750-AF20
678         Foreign Acquisition Procedures (DFARS Case 2005-D012).................................    0750-AF21
679         Contractor Personnel Authorized To Accompany U.S. Armed Forces (DFARS Case 2005-D013).    0750-AF25
680         Extension of Contract Goal for Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Certain Institutions    0750-AF27
            of Higher Learning (DFARS Case 2006-D010).............................................
681         Trade Agreements Thresholds and Morocco Free Trade Agreement (DFARS Case 2005-D017)...    0750-AF29
682         Radio Frequency Identification (DFARS Case 2006-D002).................................    0750-AF31
683         Berry Amendment Exceptions--Acquisition of Perishable Food and Fish, Shellfish, or        0750-AF32
            Seafood (DFARS Case 2006-D005)........................................................
684         Berry Amendment--Notification Requirement and Clothing Materials and Components (DFARS    0750-AF33
            Case 2006-D006).......................................................................
685         Prohibition on Procurements From Communist Chinese Military Companies (DFARS Case 2006-   0750-AF34
            D007).................................................................................
686         Purchase of Weapons Overseas for Force Protection Purposes (DFARS Case 2006-D008).....    0750-AF35
687         Limitation on Tiered Evaluation of Offers (DFARS Case 2006-D009)......................    0750-AF36
688         Security-Guard Services Contracts (DFARS Case 2006-D011)..............................    0750-AF37
689         Procurement of Major Weapon Systems as Commercial Items (DFARS Case 2006-D012)........    0750-AF38
690         Lease of Vessels, Aircraft, and Combat Vehicles (DFARS Case 2006-D013)................    0750-AF39
691         Evaluation Factor for Employing or Subcontracting With Members of the Armed Forces        0750-AF40
            Reserve (DFARS Case 2006-D014)........................................................
692         Congressional Notification of Award of Architect-Engineer Services / Military Family      0750-AF41
            Housing Contracts (DFARS Case 2006-D015)..............................................
693         Aviation Into-Plane Reimbursement (AIR) Card (DFARS Case 2006-D017)...................    0750-AF42
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                           Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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694         Codification and Modification of Berry Amendment (DFARS Case 2002-D002)...............    0750-AD76
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                           Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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695         Approval of Service Contracts and Task Orders (DFARS Case 2002-D024)..................    0750-AD81
696         Purchase Card Internal Controls (DFARS Case 2002-D025)................................    0750-AD87
697         Contract Period for Task and Delivery Order Contracts (DFARS Case 2003-D097)..........    0750-AE25
698         Consolidation of Contract Requirements (DFARS Case 2003-D109).........................    0750-AE48
699         Free Trade Agreements--Australia and Morocco (DFARS Case 2004-D013)...................    0750-AE59
700         Acquisition of Ball and Roller Bearings (DFARS Case 2003-D021)........................    0750-AE60
701         Specialized Service Contracting (DFARS Case 2003-D041)................................    0750-AE62
702         Acquisition of Telecommunications Services (DFARS Case 2003-D055).....................    0750-AE63
703         Utility Rates Established by Regulatory Bodies (DFARS Case 2003-D096).................    0750-AE64
704         Acquisition of Utility Services (DFARS Case 2003-D069)................................    0750-AE65
705         Extraordinary Contractual Actions (DFARS Case 2003-D048)..............................    0750-AE66
706         Update of Clauses for Telecommunications Services (DFARS Case 2003-D053)..............    0750-AE67
707         Information Technology Equipment--Screening of Government Inventory (DFARS Case 2003-     0750-AE68
            D054).................................................................................
708         Foreign Acquisition (DFARS Case 2003-D008)............................................    0750-AE70
709         Micro-Purchases Not Using the Governmentwide Purchase Card (DFARS Case 2003-D059).....    0750-AE74
710         Simplified Acquisition Procedures (DFARS Case 2003-D075)..............................    0750-AE75
711         Contract Financing (DFARS Case 2003-D043).............................................    0750-AE78
712         DoD Pilot Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program (DFARS Case 2004-D028).................    0750-AE80
713         Incentive Program for Use of Domestic Machine Tools and Other Capital Assets (DFARS       0750-AE83
            Case 2005-D003).......................................................................

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714         Subcontracting Policies and Procedures (DFARS Case 2003-D025).........................    0750-AE86
715         Contract Modifications (DFARS Case 2003-D024).........................................    0750-AE87
716         Socioeconomic Programs (DFARS Case 2003-D029).........................................    0750-AE88
717         Environment, Occupational Safety, and Drug-Free Workplace (DFARS Case 2003-D039)......    0750-AE90
718         Component Breakout (DFARS Case 2003-D071).............................................    0750-AF01
719         Contracting by Negotiation (DFARS Case 2003-D077).....................................    0750-AF04
720         Contract Administration (DFARS Case 2003-D023)........................................    0750-AF05
721         Competition Requirements for Federal Supply Schedules and Multiple Award Contracts        0750-AF08
            (DFARS Case 2004-D009)................................................................
722         Contractor Performance of Acquisition Functions Closely Associated With Inherently        0750-AF09
            Governmental Functions (DFARS Case 2004-D021).........................................
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                                    Department of the Army--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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723         Law Enforcement Reporting.............................................................    0702-AA52
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                                    Department of the Army--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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724         Foreign Acquisition...................................................................    0702-AA38
725         Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses..........................................    0702-AA39
726         Decorations, Medals, Ribbons, and Similar Devices.....................................    0702-AA41
727         The Freedom of Information Act Program................................................    0702-AA45
728         Obtaining Information From Financial Institutions.....................................    0702-AA49
729         Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Boards and Off-Installation Liaison and Operations..    0702-AA50
730         Personnel Review Board................................................................    0702-AA51
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                                U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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731         Regulatory Program of the Army Corps of Engineers and Historic Properties.............    0710-AA51
732         Compensatory Mitigation for Losses of Aquatic Resources...............................    0710-AA55
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                                 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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733         Nationwide Permit Program Regulations.................................................    0710-AA60
734         Navigation Regulations--Bonneville Lock and Dam.......................................    0710-AA63
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                                 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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735         Environmental Quality; Procedures for Implementing the National Environmental Policy      0710-AA42
            Act (NEPA)............................................................................

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736         Cost-Sharing Requirements Under the Ability To Pay Provisions.........................    0710-AA44
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                                 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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737         Regulatory Programs of the Corps of Engineers, Endangered Species Act; Scope of           0710-AA43
            Analysis..............................................................................
738         Special Events Rule...................................................................    0710-AA53
739         Navigation Regulations--Lake Washington Ship Canal....................................    0710-AA62
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                                    Department of the Navy--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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740         Shipbuilding Capability Preservation Agreements.......................................    0703-AA50
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                      Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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741         TRICARE; Changes to DRG and Inpatient Mental Health Payment Systems...................    0720-AA91
742         TRICARE Implementation of Changes to the Pharmacy Benefits Program; Double Coverage       0720-AA94
            With Medicare Part D..................................................................
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                       Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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743         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Hospital         0720-AA20
            Payment for Ambulatory Care...........................................................
744         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Exception to     0720-AA41
            the CHAMPUS Dual Compensation/Conflict of Interest Provisions.........................
745         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Double           0720-AA50
            Coverage..............................................................................
746         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Establishment    0720-AA56
            of an Appeals Process for TRICARE Claimcheck Denials..................................
747         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Individual       0720-AA65
            Case Management Program for Persons With Extraordinary Conditions (ICMP-PEC)..........
748         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Voluntary        0720-AA69
            Disenrollment From the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP)..........................
749         TRICARE; Coordination of Benefits Between TRICARE and the Department of Veterans          0720-AA87
            Affairs...............................................................................
750         TRICARE Program; Rare Diseases Definition and Partial List of Examples of Unproven        0720-AA88
            Drugs, Devices, Medical Treatments, or Procedures.....................................
751         TRICARE Reserve Select for Certain Members of the Selected Reserve, Transitional          0720-AA90
            Assistance Management Program, Early Eligibility for TRICARE for Certain Reserve
            Component Members.....................................................................
752         TRICARE; Changes Included in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year       0720-AA93
            2005; TRICARE Dental Program..........................................................
753         CHAMPUS/TRICARE; Coverage of Phase II and Phase III Clinical Trails Sponsored by the      0720-AA96
            National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute...............................
754         TRICARE Prime Remote for Active Duty Family Members and TRICARE Prime Enrollment          0720-AA97
            Period................................................................................
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                       Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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755         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Prosthetic       0720-AA49
            Devices...............................................................................
756         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Methodology      0720-AA57
            for Coverage of NIH-Sponsored Clinical Trials.........................................
757         TRICARE; Prime Remote for Active Duty Family Members..................................    0720-AA68
758         TRICARE; Waiver of Certain TRICARE Deductibles; Clarification of the TRICARE Prime        0720-AA72
            Enrollment Period.....................................................................
759         TRICARE; Sub-Acute Care Program; Uniform Skilled Nursing Facility Benefit; Home Health    0720-AA73
            Care Benefit; Adopting Medicare Payment Methods for Skilled Nursing Facilities and
            Home Health Care Providers............................................................
760         TRICARE; Changes Included in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year       0720-AA85
            2003 (NDAA-03)........................................................................
761         TRICARE; Revision of Participating Providers Reimbursement Rate; TRICARE Dental           0720-AA92
            Program (TDP).........................................................................
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Department of Defense (DOD)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (OS)



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602. ARMED SERVICES EXCHANGE REGULATIONS (ASER) (DOD INSTRUCTION 
1330.21)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 50

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule prescribes procedures and assigns responsibilities 
for operating the Armed Services exchanges.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George McNamara, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 602-4601

RIN: 0790-AH77
_______________________________________________________________________




603. VOLUNTARY STATE TAX WITHHOLDING FROM RETIRED PAY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 1045

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 78

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule provides implementing guidance for voluntary State 
tax withholding from the retired pay of uniformed Service members.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jacqueline Jenkins, Department of Defense, Office of 
the Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 697-8282

RIN: 0790-AH78
_______________________________________________________________________




604. EMERGENCY SECURITY CONTROL OF AIR TRAFFIC (ESCAT) PLAN

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 245

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule incorporates provisions and actions for the newly 
formed Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security 
Administration in addition to the Department of Transportation and the 
Federal Aviation Administration.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: William Whalen, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 416-3016

William Mahony, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, Defense 
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 697-6554

RIN: 0790-AH81
_______________________________________________________________________




605. OBTAINING INFORMATION FROM FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 3401

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 275

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Defense is proposing to revise its current 
policies concerning obtaining information from financial institutions 
under the Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978, as amended (12 United 
States Code chapter 35). This part prescribes practices and procedures 
for the Department of Defense to obtain from a financial institution 
the financial records of its customers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/02/06                     71 FR 5631

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NPRM Comment Period End         04/03/06
Final Action                    09/00/06
Final Action Effective          09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0790-AH84
_______________________________________________________________________




606. GUIDANCE ON OBTAINING INFORMATION FROM FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (DOD 
INSTRUCTION 5400.15)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 276

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 0790-AH85
_______________________________________________________________________




607. TRANSITION ASSISTANCE FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL (DOD DIRECTIVE 
1332.35)

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

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 88

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule updates policy and responsibilities for the 
Transition Assistance Program for active duty military personnel and 
their families, members of the Reserve Components serving on active 
duty for a period of 180 days or more, members of the National Guard on 
full time National Guard Duty, and their eligible family members. The 
Transition Assistance Program prepares separating Service members and 
their families with the skills, tools, and self-confidence necessary to 
ensure successful re-entry into the Nation's civilian work force.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mr. Ronald L. Horne, Department of Defense, Office of 
the Secretary, Crystal Square 4, Room 321a, Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: 703 602-4949

RIN: 0790-AH89
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Department of Defense (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


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_______________________________________________________________________




608. RESTORATION ADVISORY BOARDS (RABS)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 551 et seq; 10 USC 2705

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 202

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, September 15, 1996.

Abstract: In accordance with the National Defense Authorization Acts 
for 1995 and 1996, the Department has prepared this rule for 
Restoration Advisory Boards (RABs). DoD has established RABs at over 
200 installations and formerly used Defense sites that have 
environmental restoration programs for cleanup of contaminated sites. 
The purpose of the RAB is to facilitate public participation in 
restoration activities at operating and closing installations. The 
proposed rule is based on DoD's current policies for RABs, as well as 
DoD's experience in establishing and operating RABs over the past 2 
years.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/06/96                    61 FR 40764
NPRM Comment Period End         11/04/96                    61 FR 40765
NPRM Extension of Comment Period11/19/96                    61 FR 58803
NPRM Comment Period End         01/20/97
Second NPRM                     01/28/05                     70 FR 4061
Second NPRM Comment Period End  03/29/05
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0790-AG31
_______________________________________________________________________




609. SETTLING PERSONNEL AND GENERAL CLAIMS AND PROCESSING ADVANCE 
DECISION REQUESTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 2575; 10 USC 2771; 10 USC 4712; 10 USC 9712; 24 
USC 420; 31 USC 3529; 31 USC 3702; 32 USC 714; 37 USC 554; . . .

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 281

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes policy and assigns responsibilities for 
settling personnel and general claims and for processing requests for 
an advance decision. The Legislative Branch Appropriations Act of 1996 
transferred to the Director of the Office of

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Management and Budget (OMB) the Comptroller General's authority to 
settle claims. The OMB Director subsequently delegated some of these 
authorities to the Department of Defense (DoD). Later, the General 
Accounting Office Act of 1996 codified many of these delegations to the 
Secretary of Defense and others and transferred to the OMB Director the 
authority of the Comptroller General to waive uniformed service member 
and employee debts arising out of the erroneous payment of pay or 
allowances exceeding $1,500. The OMB Director subsequently delegated 
the authority to waive such debts of uniformed service members and DoD 
employees to the Secretary of Defense. The Secretary of Defense further 
delegated his claims settlement and waiver authorities to the General 
Counsel. This rule implements the reassignment of the Comptroller 
General's former duties within the Department of Defense with little 
impact on the public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/14/02                    67 FR 68956
NPRM Comment Period End         01/13/03
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Pending analysis of public comments and 
issuance of final regulations, DOHA intends to use the procedures and 
practices applicable to claims and waiver applications before the 
effective dates of the transfers of authority, June 30, 1996, and 
December 18, 1996, respectively, which are published in title 4, Code 
of Federal Regulations, chapter 1, subchapters C and G. See also 61 FR 
50285, September 25, 1996; and 62 FR 5387, February 5, 1997.

Agency Contact: Christine Kopocis, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, 1160 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 696-1809

Related RIN: Related to 0790-AG89, Related to 0790-AG90, Related to 
0790-AG91
RIN: 0790-AG47
_______________________________________________________________________




610. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS WITH 
INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, HOSPITALS, AND OTHER NONPROFIT 
ORGANIZATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC 113

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 22; 32 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking is the Department of Defense portion of a 
multiple-agency action. The agencies are amending their rules 
implementing Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-110 
``Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With 
Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit 
Organizations.'' The amendments to the rules incorporate updated 
language in Circular A-110 requiring Federal awarding agencies to 
ensure that all data produced under awards subject to the Circular are 
made available to the public through the procedures established under 
the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). OMB updated the Circular 
language in this way in October 1999, in response to a provision in 
Public Law 105-277. With this rule amendment to 32 CFR parts 22 and 32, 
the Department of Defense therefore will maintain policies on access to 
data produced under awards subject to Circular A-110 that are 
consistent with the policies of other executive departments and 
agencies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/16/00                    65 FR 14405
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/17/00
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/15/00
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Herbst, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 588-1377
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AG76
_______________________________________________________________________




611. WAIVER OF DEBTS RESULTING FROM ERRONEOUS PAYMENTS OF PAY AND 
ALLOWANCES (DOD DIRECTIVE 1340.21)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5584; 10 USC 2774; 32 USC 716

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 283

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes policy and assigns responsibilities for 
considering applications for the waiver of debts resulting from 
erroneous payments of pay and allowances (including travel and 
transportation allowances) to or on behalf of members of the Uniformed 
Services and civilian DoD employees. The Legislative Branch 
Appropriations Act of 1996 transferred to the Director of the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) the Comptroller General's authority to 
settle claims. The OMB Director subsequently delegated some of these 
authorities to the Department of Defense (DoD). Later, the General 
Accounting Office Act of 1996 codified many of these delegations to the 
Secretary of Defense and others and transferred to the OMB Director the 
authority of the Comptroller General to waive uniformed service member 
and employee debts arising out of the erroneous payment of pay or 
allowances exceeding $1,500. The OMB Director subsequently delegated 
the authority to waive such debts of uniformed service members and DoD 
employees to the Secretary of Defense. The Secretary of Defense further 
delegated his claims settlement and waiver authorities to the General 
Counsel. This rule implements the reassignment of the Comptroller 
General's former duties within the Department of Defense with little 
impact on the public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/14/02                    67 FR 68963
NPRM Comment Period End         01/13/03
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Hipple, Department of Defense, Office of the

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Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 696-8510

Related RIN: Related to 0790-AG47, Related to 0790-AG89, Related to 
0790-AG91
RIN: 0790-AG90
_______________________________________________________________________




612. WAIVER PROCEDURES FOR DEBTS RESULTING FROM ERRONEOUS PAYMENTS OF 
PAY AND ALLOWANCES (DOD INSTRUCTION 1340.23)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552a; 5 USC 2104; 5 USC 2105; 5 USC 5584; 10 USC 
2774; 32 USC 716; . . .

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 284

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes policy and prescribes procedures for 
considering waiver applications. The Legislative Branch Appropriations 
Act of 1996 transferred to the Director of the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) the Comptroller General's authority to settle claims. The 
OMB Director subsequently delegated some of these authorities to the 
Department of Defense (DoD). Later, the General Accounting Office Act 
of 1996 codified many of these delegations to the Secretary of Defense 
and others and transferred to the OMB Director the authority of the 
Comptroller General to waive uniformed service member and employee 
debts arising out of the erroneous payment of pay or allowances 
exceeding $1,500. The OMB Director subsequently delegated the authority 
to waive such debts of uniformed service members and DoD employees to 
the Secretary of Defense. The Secretary of Defense further delegated 
his claims settlement and waiver authorities to the General Counsel. 
This rule implements the reassignment of the Comptroller General's 
former duties within the Department of Defense with little impact on 
the public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/14/02                    67 FR 68965
NPRM Comment Period End         01/13/03
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Hipple, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 696-8510

Related RIN: Related to 0790-AG47, Related to 0790-AG89, Related to 
0790-AG90
RIN: 0790-AG91
_______________________________________________________________________




613. PROVISION OF EARLY INTERVENTION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES TO 
ELIGIBLE DOD DEPENDENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 57

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements the Individuals With Disabilities 
Education Act, as amended in 1997. The rule integrates into one policy 
both 32 CFR part 57 (which concerned provision of early intervention 
and special education to eligible DoD dependents in overseas areas) and 
32 CFR part 80 (which concerned provision of early intervention and 
special education services in domestic Department of Defense schools).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/10/04                    69 FR 32662
Interim Final Rule Effective    06/10/04
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/09/04
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: R. Posante, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 696-4493

RIN: 0790-AH70
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 184

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule provides guidelines to contractors that are engaged 
in ammunition and explosives operations. This rule is necessary to 
minimize the potential for mishaps that should interrupt DoD 
operations, delay project completion dates, adversely impact DoD 
production base or capability, damage or destroy DoD-owned material/
equipment, cause injury to DoD personnel, or endanger the general 
public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/29/05                    70 FR 16038
NPRM Comment Period End         05/31/05                    70 FR 16038
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Josephine Covino, Department of Defense, Office of 
the Secretary, 2461 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22331
Phone: 703 325-8625
Fax: 703 325-6227
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AH76
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 9902

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 9901

Legal Deadline: None

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

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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
Final Action Effective          12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0790-AH82
_______________________________________________________________________




616. DOD PRIVACY PROGRAM (DOD DIRECTIVE 5400.11)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552a

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 310

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/07/05                    70 FR 53135
NPRM Comment Period End         11/07/05
Final Action                    09/00/06
Final Action Effective          09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0790-AH83
_______________________________________________________________________




617. SALE OR RENTAL OF SEXUALLY EXPLICIT MATERIAL ON DOD PROPERTY (DOD 
INSTRUCTION 4105.70)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 2489a

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 235

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/19/05                    70 FR 75091
NPRM Comment Period End         02/17/06
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank A Stich, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, 1160 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 602-4590

RIN: 0790-AH86
_______________________________________________________________________




618. PERSONAL COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION ON DOD INSTALLATIONS (DOD 
DIRECTIVE 1344.7) AND PERSONAL COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION ON DOD 
INSTALLATIONS IMPLEMENTING PROCEDURES (DOD INSTRUCTION 1344.AA)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 50

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/19/05                    70 FR 20316
NPRM Comment Period End         06/20/05                    70 FR 20316
Final Action                    10/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 0790-AH87
_______________________________________________________________________




619. NATURALIZATION OF ALIENS SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED 
STATES AND OF ALIEN SPOUSES AND/OR ALIEN ADOPTED CHILDREN OF MILITARY 
AND CIVILIAN PERSONNEL ORDERED OVERSEAS

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 94

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Militarily certifies alien dependents seeking naturalization 
under the provisions of sections 1430(b) and 1430(c) of title 8, United 
States Code, and furnishes policy guidance to the Secretaries of the 
Military Departments governing discharge of release from active duty in 
the Armed Forces of the United States of permanent residence aliens who 
desire to be naturalized as United States citizens.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Mr. William Gleason, Department of Defense, Office of 
the Secretary, Crystal Square 4, Room 302, Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: 703 602-5012

RIN: 0790-AH88
_______________________________________________________________________




620. MANAGEMENT AND MOBILIZATION OF REGULAR AND RESERVE RETIRED MILITARY 
MEMBERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 688; 10 USC 973; 10 USC 12301(a)

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 64

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule prescribes uniform policy and guidance governing 
the peacetime management of retired Regular and Reserve military 
personnel preparing for their use during a mobilization. It implements 
sections 688, 973, 12301(a), and 12307 of chapters 61, 63, 65, 367, 
571, 573, and 1223 of title 10, United States Code.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Daniel Kohner, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, 4000 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 693-7479
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AH92
_______________________________________________________________________




621.  USER CHARGES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 31 USC 9701

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Defense is revising 32 CFR part 204 to 
better align it with OMB Circular A-25 ``User Charges.'' This part 
provides guidelines to establish appropriate charges for authorized 
services supplied by Department of Defense organizations when such 
services provide special benefits to an identifiable recipient beyond 
those that accrue to the general public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/26/06                     71 FR 4332
NPRM Comment Period End         03/27/06
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Summers, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, 1160 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 602-0299

RIN: 0790-AH93
_______________________________________________________________________




622.  FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL EDUCATIONAL 
AGENCIES (LEAS)(DOD INSTRUCTION 1342.18)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 20 USC 7703

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule updates responsibilities and procedures to provide 
financial assistance to eligible local educational agencies (LEAs) to 
benefit dependent students of members of the Armed Forces and DoD 
civilian employees. It also assigns responsibilities and prescribes 
procedures for providing payments to eligible LEAs that provide 
services to military dependent children with severe disabilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary Woods, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 602-4949
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AH95
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Completed Actions


Office of the Secretary (OS)



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623. NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION PROGRAM (NSEP) GRANTS TO INSTITUTIONS 
OF HIGHER EDUCATION (DOD INSTRUCTION 1025.5)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1141(a)

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 5, 1994.

Abstract: The National Security Education Act provided for the National 
Security Education Program, the National Security Education Board, and 
a trust fund in the U.S. Treasury to provide all resources for the 
program. Under the Act, the Secretary is directed to carry out a 
program to award undergraduate scholarships, graduate fellowships, and 
grants to institutions of higher education. This rule is to inform 
those concerned with institutional grants to be offered under the 1994-
1995 pilot grants program of the preliminary guidelines.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/19/94                    59 FR 26116
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/18/94
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/05/94
Withdrawn                       01/13/06

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: E. Collier, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, 1160 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 696-5670
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AF59
_______________________________________________________________________




624. PERSONNEL SECURITY POLICIES FOR GRANTING ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED 
INFORMATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: EO 12968

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 147

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule is published to streamline security practices 
throughout the Government. Uniform adjudicative guidelines, 
investigative standards, and guidelines for temporary access are being 
established. This initiative will simplify security processing and 
allow the deserving public to obtain a security clearance in a faster, 
more efficient manner.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/30/98                     63 FR 4572
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/24/98
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/31/98
Withdrawn                       01/13/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Terence Thompson, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 602-9969

RIN: 0790-AG54
_______________________________________________________________________




625. NATIONAL POLICY ON RECIPROCITY OF FACILITIES AND GUIDELINES FOR 
IMPLEMENTATION OF RECIPROCITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: EO 12968

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 148

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule is published to make physical facilities available 
for reciprocal use in the storage of classified information. Once a 
facility has been certified as suitable for classified use by one 
organization, it may also be used by another for like purposes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    09/16/97                     63 FR 4580
Interim Final Rule              01/30/98                     63 FR 4580
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/31/98
Withdrawn                       01/13/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Terence Thompson, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 602-9969

RIN: 0790-AG55
_______________________________________________________________________




626. NATIONAL POLICY ON TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCE COUNTERMEASURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: EO 12968

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 149

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule is published to limit the use of technical 
surveillance countermeasures within the boundaries of the U.S. to cases 
where there is a reasonable showing of threat.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    09/16/97                     63 FR 4582
Interim Final Rule              01/30/98                     63 FR 4582
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/31/98
Withdrawn                       01/13/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Terence Thompson, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 602-9969

RIN: 0790-AG56
_______________________________________________________________________




627. REVIEW OF THE MANUAL FOR COURTS-MARTIAL (DOD DIRECTIVE 5500.17)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: EO 12473; 10 USC 47

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 152

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Defense promulgates procedures implementing 
Executive Order 12473, dated July 13, 1984, calling upon the Secretary 
of Defense to cause an annual review of the Manual for Courts-Martial 
(MCM) and to recommend to the President any appropriate amendments. 
Through the annual review process, the Secretary of Defense assists the 
President in fulfilling his rulemaking responsibilities under article 
36 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ; chapter 47 of title 
10, United States Code). Under the direction of the General Counsel of 
the Department of Defense, a Joint Service Committee on Military 
Justice (JSC) is established with responsibility to conduct the annual 
review and propose MCM amendments. The JSC also proposes amendments to 
the UCMJ, as necessary.
This rule updates part 152 to title 32, Code of Federal Regulations, 
``Review of the Manual for Courts-Martial,'' to reflect practice and 
procedures for conducting annual reviews and to change the annual 
review cycle from concluding with an annual report due to the General 
Counsel by December 31, instead of May 1. The change in the annual 
review cycle is due to legislative requirements on affecting JSC 
responsibilities. This interim rule is provided to afford a 60-day 
opportunity for public comment prior to issuing a final rule. This rule 
is intended only to improve the internal management of the Federal 
Government. It is not intended to create any right or benefit, 
substantive or procedural, enforceable at law by any party against the 
United States, its agencies, its officers, or any person.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    05/03/03                    68 FR 36915

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Interim Final Rule              06/20/03                    68 FR 36915
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/19/03
Withdrawn                       01/13/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0790-AG99
_______________________________________________________________________




628. DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 
(FOIA) PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 289

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements the Freedom of Information Act, as 
amended. It assigns responsibility for responding to written requests 
made pursuant to the Act and provides for the review required to 
determine the appropriateness of classification.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       01/13/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cathy Alphin, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 428-1453

RIN: 0790-AH00
_______________________________________________________________________




629. IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 740 OF THE WENDELL H. FORD AVIATION 
INVESTMENT AND REFORM ACT FOR THE 21ST CENTURY AND SECTION 1051 OF THE 
NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-181; PL 107-314

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 207

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule prescribes regulations to implement section 740 of 
the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st 
Century (Pub. L. 106-181) and section 1051 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 (Pub. L. 107-314). The 
regulations will establish procedures for the sale of excess Department 
of Defense aircraft to persons or entities that provide oil spill 
response services (including the application of oil dispersants by air) 
pursuant to an oil spill response plan that has been approved by the 
Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/22/03                    68 FR 27904
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/22/03
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/21/03
Withdrawn                       01/13/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Debra Bennett, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 604-0098

Related RIN: Related to 0790-AG95
RIN: 0790-AH02
_______________________________________________________________________




630. CRIMINAL JURISDICTION OVER CIVILIANS EMPLOYED BY OR ACCOMPANYING 
THE ARMED FORCES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES, SERVICE MEMBERS, AND FORMER 
SERVICE MEMBERS (DODI 5525.11)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 3261

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 153

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes policies and procedures, and assigns 
responsibilities, under the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act 
(MEJA), for exercising extraterritorial criminal jurisdiction over 
certain military personnel, former service members of the United States 
Armed Forces, and over civilians employed by or accompanying the Armed 
Forces outside the United States (as specifically defined in section 
3267 of MEJA).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/02/04                     69 FR 4890
NPRM                            12/22/05                    70 FR 75998
Second NPRM                     12/22/05                    70 FR 75998
NPRM Withdrawn                  01/20/06                     71 FR 3254
Second NPRM Comment Period End  02/26/06
Final Action                    02/22/06                     71 FR 8946
Final Action Effective          03/03/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0790-AH73
_______________________________________________________________________




631. SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE 
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 5 USC 7301; 5 USC 7351; 5 USC 7353; EO 
12674; EO 12731; 5 CFR 2635.105; 5 CFR 2635.203(a); 5 CFR 2635.204(k); 
5 CFR 2635.803

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 3601

Legal Deadline: None

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Abstract: The Department of Defense, with the concurrence of the Office 
of Government Ethics (OGE), is amending the Supplemental Standards of 
Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Department of Defense to reflect 
certain administrative changes as a result of DoD reorganizations, as 
well as to add a component.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule; Amendments  11/18/03                    68 FR 64979
Interim Final Rule Effective; 
Amendments                      11/18/03
Withdrawn                       01/13/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gail Mason, Standards of Conduct Office, General 
Counsel, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, 1600 Defense 
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1600
Phone: 703 697-5305

RIN: 0790-AH74
_______________________________________________________________________




632. REVITALIZING BASE CLOSURE COMMUNITIES AND ADDRESSING IMPACTS OF 
REALIGNMENT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 113; 10 USC 2687 note

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 174; 32 CFR 175; 32 CFR 176

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment consolidates parts 174, 175, and 176 into a 
single part. The amendment also address changes in law, policy, and 
environmental requirements not currently addressed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/09/05                    70 FR 15698
NPRM Comment Period End         10/10/05                    70 FR 15698
Final Action                    02/28/06                     71 FR 9910
Final Action Effective          02/28/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: S. Kleiman, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, 3400 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310-3400
Phone: 703 571-9085

RIN: 0790-AH91
_______________________________________________________________________




633.  COMPLIANCE OF DOD MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AND FAMILY 
MEMBERS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES WITH COURT ORDERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC ch 212

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 146

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Chapter 212 of title 18, United States Code (Military 
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act of 2000 (MEJA)) establishes Federal 
criminal jurisdiction over whoever engages in conduct outside the 
United States that would constitute an offense punishable by 
imprisonment for more than 1 year (i.e., a felony offense) while 
employed by or accompanying the Armed Forces outside the United States, 
certain members of the Armed Forces subject to the Uniform Code of 
Military Justice (chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code), and 
former members of the Armed Forces.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/24/06                     71 FR 9451
Final Action Effective          02/24/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marsha Mouyal, Department of Defense, Office of the 
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 695-3657
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0790-AH94
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)



_______________________________________________________________________




634. PROTESTS, DISPUTES, AND APPEALS (DFARS CASE 2003-D010)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 233

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that 
pertain to protests, disputes, and appeals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE01
_______________________________________________________________________




635. SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS (DFARS CASE 2003-D047)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE93
_______________________________________________________________________




636. DEFINITIONS OF COMPONENT AND DOMESTIC MANUFACTURE (DFARS CASE 2005-
D010)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225; 48 CFR 252

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to clarify use of the terms 
``component'' and ``domestic manufacture'' as they relate to 
restrictions on the acquisition of items from foreign sources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF22
_______________________________________________________________________




637. BUY AMERICAN ACT EXEMPTION FOR COMMERCIAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 
(DFARS CASE 2005-D011)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-447, sec 517

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 517 of 
Division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005. Section 517 
authorizes an exemption from the Buy American Act for information 
technology that is a commercial item.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF23
_______________________________________________________________________




638. REPORTS OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (DFARS CASE 2005-D015)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 245; 48 CFR 252

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to update requirements for 
contractor reporting of government property in the contractor's 
possession. DoD contractors will be required to provide item unique 
identification (IUID) information electronically in the IUID Registry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/21/06                    71 FR 14151
NPRM Comment Period End         04/20/06
Final Action                    07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF24
_______________________________________________________________________




639.  PATENTS, DATA, AND COPYRIGHTS (DFARS CASE 2003-
D049)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 2320; 10 USC 2321

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 227; 48 CFR 252.227

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative 
pertaining to the acquisition of technical data, computer software, and 
computer software documentation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF26
_______________________________________________________________________




640.  ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION AND PROCESSING OF PAYMENT 
REQUESTS (DFARS CASE 2005-D009)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 232.70; 48 CFR 252.232-7003

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to update policy addressing 
requirements for DoD contractors to submit payment requests in 
electronic form. Clarifies the situations under which DoD will grant 
exceptions to requirements for electronic submission of payment 
requests.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/21/06                    71 FR 14149
NPRM Comment Period End         05/22/06
Final Action                    07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF28
_______________________________________________________________________




641.  CONTRACTING OFFICERS' REPRESENTATIVES (DFARS 
CASE 2005-D022)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 201.602-2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to clarify the 
authority of personnel designated as contracting officers' 
representatives. Also relocates procedures regarding designation of a 
contracting officer's representative, to the new DFARS companion 
resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF30
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)



_______________________________________________________________________




642. INCREMENTAL FUNDING, FIXED-PRICE CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 1990-037)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 232.7; 48 CFR 252.232

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to permit the use of 
incremental funding of fixed-price contracts in certain situations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Case Opened                     09/26/90
Interim Final Rule              09/01/93                    58 FR 46091
Final Action                    05/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

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




643. PATENT RIGHTS--OWNERSHIP BY THE CONTRACTOR (LARGE BUSINESS) (DFARS 
CASE 2001-D015)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 227.3; 48 CFR 252.227

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to add a contract clause on 
patent rights to replace a FAR clause that has been proposed for 
deletion.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/30/04                    69 FR 58377
NPRM Comment Period End         11/01/04
Final Action                    06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD72
_______________________________________________________________________




644. THRESHOLD FOR SMALL BUSINESS SPECIALIST REVIEW (DFARS CASE 2003-
D060)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219.201

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the 
DFARS Transformation Initiative. Eliminates requirements for small 
business specialists to review proposed acquisitions that are under 
$100,000 and totally set aside for small business concerns. Also 
proposes to relocate text addressing the functions of small business 
specialists to the new DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, 
and Information.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/23/04                    69 FR 21997
NPRM Comment Period End         06/22/04
Final Action                    07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE30
_______________________________________________________________________




645. TRANSITION OF WEAPONS-RELATED PROTOTYPE PROJECTS TO FOLLOW-ON 
CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2003-D106)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 847

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 212.212; 48 CFR 212.70

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to establish a pilot 
program that permits contracting officers to use FAR part 12 
(Acquisition of Commercial Items) procedures to award follow-on 
contracts for the production of items begun as prototype

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projects under other transaction agreements. The follow-on contract 
must be awarded to a nontraditional defense contractor; must not exceed 
$50,000,000; must be either firm-fixed-price or fixed-price with 
economic price adjustment; and must be awarded on or before September 
30, 2008. This change implements section 847 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 and is intended to ease the 
transition of nontraditional defense contractors from prototype 
transactions to standard contracts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE49
_______________________________________________________________________




646. BASIC AGREEMENTS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES (DFARS CASE 2003-
D056)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 239.74

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE69
_______________________________________________________________________




647. CONTRACT PRICING AND COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (DFARS CASE 2003-
D014)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 215.4; 48 CFR 230; 48 CFR 252.215-7002; 48 CFR 
253.215-70

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that 
pertain to contract pricing matters and cost accounting standards 
administration.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/20/05                    70 FR 75440
NPRM Comment Period End         02/21/06
Final Action                    09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Merged with 0750-AE10
RIN: 0750-AE71
_______________________________________________________________________




648. EXCHANGE OR SALE OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DFARS 
CASE 2003-D094)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 239.70

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/16/05                    70 FR 54697
NPRM Comment Period End         11/15/05
Final Action                    09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE72
_______________________________________________________________________




649. MATERIAL INSPECTION AND RECEIVING REPORT (DFARS CASE 2003-D085)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR ch 2, app F

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/12/05                    70 FR 39975
NPRM Comment Period End         09/12/05
Final Action                    10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE73

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650. UNIFORM CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBERING (DFARS CASE 2003-D082)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 204.71

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/12/05                    70 FR 19036
NPRM Comment Period End         06/13/05
Final Action                    04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE76
_______________________________________________________________________




651. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS (DFARS CASE 2003-D084)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/12/05                    70 FR 19037
NPRM Comment Period End         06/13/05
Final Action                    04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE77
_______________________________________________________________________




652. BUSINESS RESTRUCTURING COSTS (DFARS CASE 2004-D026)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 2325

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 231.205-70

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/26/05                    70 FR 43074
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/26/05
Final Action                    04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE79
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-287, sec 8021

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219.805

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/26/05                    70 FR 43072
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/26/05
Final Action                    07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE81
_______________________________________________________________________




654. QUALITY ASSURANCE (DFARS CASE 2003-D027)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 246

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/24/05                    70 FR 29710
NPRM Comment Period End         07/25/05
Final Action                    06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE85
_______________________________________________________________________




655. TRANSPORTATION (DFARS CASE 2003-D028)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

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CFR Citation: 48 CFR 247

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/26/05                    70 FR 43109
NPRM Comment Period End         09/26/05
Final Action                    10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE89
_______________________________________________________________________




656. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING (DFARS CASE 2003-D034)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 236.1; 48 CFR 236.2

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/21/05                    70 FR 35605
NPRM Comment Period End         08/22/05
Final Action                    04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE91
_______________________________________________________________________




657. ACQUISITION PLANNING (DFARS CASE 2003-D044)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 207

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/16/05                    70 FR 54693
NPRM Comment Period End         11/15/05
Final Action                    10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE92
_______________________________________________________________________




658. CONTRACT TERMINATION (DFARS CASE 2003-D046)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 249

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/12/05                    70 FR 39980
NPRM Comment Period End         09/12/05
Final Action                    06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE94
_______________________________________________________________________




659. AUTHORIZATION FOR CONTINUED CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2003-D052)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 204.7001

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/05/05                    70 FR 23826
NPRM Comment Period End         07/05/05
Final Action                    06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE95
_______________________________________________________________________




660. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION FUNCTIONS (DFARS CASE 2003-D051)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 242.302

Legal Deadline: None

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

[[Page 22488]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/09/05                    70 FR 67955
NPRM Comment Period End         01/09/06
Final Action                    08/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE96
_______________________________________________________________________




661. CONTRACTOR INSURANCE/PENSION REVIEWS (DFARS CASE 2003-D050)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 242.73

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/21/05                    70 FR 35606
NPRM Comment Period End         08/22/05
Final Action                    04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE97
_______________________________________________________________________




662. ACQUISITION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DFARS CASE 2003-D068)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 239

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/16/05                    70 FR 54698
NPRM Comment Period End         11/15/05
Final Action                    09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE98
_______________________________________________________________________




663. DESCRIBING AGENCY NEEDS (DFARS CASE 2003-D073)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 211

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/21/05                    70 FR 35602
NPRM Comment Period End         08/22/05
Final Action                    06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE99
_______________________________________________________________________




664. REQUIRED SOURCES OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES (DFARS CASE 2003-D072)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 208

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/09/05                    70 FR 73187
NPRM Comment Period End         02/07/06
Final Action                    08/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF00
_______________________________________________________________________




665. SPECIAL CONTRACTING METHODS (DFARS CASE 2003-D079)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 217

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/16/05                    70 FR 54695
NPRM Comment Period End         11/15/05
Final Action                    06/00/06

[[Page 22489]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF02
_______________________________________________________________________




666. TYPES OF CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2003-D078)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/16/05                    70 FR 54694
NPRM Comment Period End         11/15/05
Final Action                    06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF03
_______________________________________________________________________




667. APPLICATION OF LABOR LAWS TO GOVERNMENT ACQUISITIONS (DFARS CASE 
2003-D019)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 222

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/12/05                    70 FR 39978
NPRM Comment Period End         09/12/05
Final Action                    06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF06
_______________________________________________________________________




668. COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (DFARS CASE 2004-D017)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 212.301; 48 CFR 225.74; 48 CFR 252.225

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement DoD policy 
prohibiting contractor employees from supporting or promoting 
trafficking in persons.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/21/05                    70 FR 35603
NPRM Comment Period End         08/22/05
Final Action                    06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF11
_______________________________________________________________________




669. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CRITICAL SAFETY ITEMS (DFARS CASE 
2004-D008)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-87, sec 8143

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 246; 48 CFR 252

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to add a contract clause 
requiring contractors to promptly notify the Government of any 
nonconformance or deficiency that could impact item safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/01/05                    70 FR 44077
NPRM Comment Period End         09/30/05
Final Action                    09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF12
_______________________________________________________________________




670. EXPORT-CONTROLLED INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY (DFARS CASE 2004-D010)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 204; 48 CFR 235; 48 CFR 252

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to address requirements for 
preventing unauthorized disclosure of export-controlled information and 
technology under DoD contracts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/12/05                    70 FR 39976
NPRM Comment Period End         09/12/05
Final Action                    08/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

[[Page 22490]]

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF13
_______________________________________________________________________




671. LEVY ON PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTORS (DFARS CASE 2004-D033)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 232; 48 CFR 252

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to address the effect of 
Internal Revenue Service levies on contract payments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/01/05                    70 FR 52031
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/31/05
Final Action                    08/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF14
_______________________________________________________________________




672. PROHIBITION OF FOREIGN TAXATION ON U.S. ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (DFARS 
CASE 2004-D012)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-7, sec 579 ; PL 108-199, sec 506

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225; 48 CFR 252

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement 
section 579 of Division E of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2003, 
as amended by section 506 of Division D of the Consolidated 
Appropriations Act, 2004. These statutes provide that commodities 
financed under U.S. assistance programs shall be exempt from taxation 
by the foreign government. This DFARS amendment includes a contract 
clause requiring the contractor to notify the contracting officer if a 
foreign government inappropriately imposes taxes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/30/05                    70 FR 57191
Interim Final Rule Effective    09/30/05
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/29/05
Final Action                    06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF15
_______________________________________________________________________




673. INFLATION ADJUSTMENT OF ACQUISITION-RELATED THRESHOLDS (DFARS CASE 
2004-D022)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-375, sec 807

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 205; 48 CFR 211; 48 CFR 216; 48 CFR 217; 48 CFR 
219; 48 CFR 225; 48 CFR 228; 48 CFR 232; 48 CFR 236; 48 CFR 237; 48 CFR 
252

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 807 of 
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Section 
807 provides for an adjustment of acquisition-related thresholds every 
5 years.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/23/06                     71 FR 3446
NPRM Comment Period End         03/24/06
Final Action                    10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF16
_______________________________________________________________________




674. RESTRICTION ON CARBON, ALLOY, AND ARMOR STEEL PLATE (DFARS CASE 
2005-D002)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-287, sec 8029

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225; 48 CFR 252

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to clarify restrictions on 
the acquisition of carbon, alloy, and armor steel plate from foreign 
sources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/09/05                    70 FR 73189
NPRM Comment Period End         02/07/06
Final Action                    09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF17
_______________________________________________________________________




675. CONTRACT REPORTING (DFARS CASE 2005-D004)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 204; 48 CFR 253

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to update requirements for 
reporting contract actions in the Defense Contract Action Data System.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 22491]]

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF18
_______________________________________________________________________




676. EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (DFARS CASE 2005-D006)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 242; 48 CFR 252

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to update requirements for 
contractor compliance with earned value management system criteria.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/23/06                     71 FR 3449
NPRM Comment Period End         03/24/06
Final Action                    10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF19
_______________________________________________________________________




677. TRAINING FOR CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL INTERACTING WITH DETAINEES (DFARS 
CASE 2005-D007)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-375, sec 1092

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 237; 48 CFR 252

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, March 27, 2005, Prescription of 
implementing policies.

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 1092 
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Section 
1092 requires that DoD contractor personnel who interact with detainees 
receive training regarding the applicable international obligations and 
laws of the United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/01/05                    70 FR 52032
Interim Final Rule Effective    09/01/05
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/31/05
Final Action                    07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF20
_______________________________________________________________________




678. FOREIGN ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (DFARS CASE 2005-D012)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to remove text 
containing internal DoD procedures relating to the acquisition of items 
from foreign sources. This text will be relocated to the new DFARS 
companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/23/06                     71 FR 3448
NPRM Comment Period End         03/24/06
Final Action                    10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF21
_______________________________________________________________________




679.  CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL AUTHORIZED TO ACCOMPANY 
U.S. ARMED FORCES (DFARS CASE 2005-D013)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 212.301; 48 CFR 225.7402; 48 CFR 252.225-7040

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement DoD policy 
regarding contractor personnel authorized to accompany U.S. Armed 
Forces deployed outside the United States. Addresses the status of 
contractor personnel as civilians accompanying the U.S. Armed Forces 
and the responsibilities of the combatant commander regarding the 
protection of contractor personnel.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF25
_______________________________________________________________________




680.  EXTENSION OF CONTRACT GOAL FOR SMALL 
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESSES AND CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING 
(DFARS CASE 2006-D010)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 109-163, sec 842; 10 USC 2323

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219.000

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 842 of 
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section 
842 extends, through fiscal year 2009, DoD's 5 percent goal for award 
of

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contract and subcontract dollars to small disadvantaged businesses and 
historically black colleges and universities and minority institutions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF27
_______________________________________________________________________




681.  TRADE AGREEMENTS THRESHOLDS AND MOROCCO FREE 
TRADE AGREEMENT (DFARS CASE 2005-D017)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-302; 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225; 48 CFR 252.225

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to incorporate increased 
thresholds for application of the World Trade Organization Government 
Procurement Agreement and the Free Trade Agreements, as determined by 
the United States Trade Representative. Also implements a new Free 
Trade Agreement with Morocco and amends the list of end products that 
are subject to trade agreements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF29
_______________________________________________________________________




682.  RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (DFARS CASE 2006-
D002)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 211.275; 48 CFR 212.301; 48 CFR 252.211-7006

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to add additional 
commodities and ship-to locations that are subject to requirements for 
package marking with passive radio frequency identification tags.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF31
_______________________________________________________________________




683.  BERRY AMENDMENT EXCEPTIONS--ACQUISITION OF 
PERISHABLE FOOD AND FISH, SHELLFISH, OR SEAFOOD (DFARS CASE 2006-D005)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 109-163, sec 831; 10 USC 2533a; PL 108-287, sec 
8118; 10 USC 2533a

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.7002-2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 831 of 
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 and section 
8118 of the DoD Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Section 831 
amends 10 U.S.C. 2533a(d)(3) to expand the exception from domestic 
source requirements, that is applicable to purchase of perishable foods 
by activities located outside the United States, to include 
acquisitions by other activities on behalf of those activities. Section 
8118 makes permanent the requirements of 10 U.S.C. 2533a(f), that DoD 
must acquire only domestic fish, shellfish, and seafood manufactured or 
processed in the United States, including fish, shellfish, and seafood 
contained in foods manufactured or processed in the United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF32
_______________________________________________________________________




684.  BERRY AMENDMENT--NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT AND 
CLOTHING MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS (DFARS CASE 2006-D006)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 109-163, sec 833; 10 USC 2533a

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.7002

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 833 of 
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section 
833 amends 10 U.S.C. 2533a to add a requirement for DoD to provide 
notice on FedBizOpps when certain exceptions to domestic source 
requirements are applied and amends the restrictions on the acquisition 
of foreign clothing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF33

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685.  PROHIBITION ON PROCUREMENTS FROM COMMUNIST 
CHINESE MILITARY COMPANIES (DFARS CASE 2006-D007)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 109-163, sec 1211

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 1211 
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section 
1211 prohibits DoD from acquiring goods or services from Communist 
Chinese military companies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF34
_______________________________________________________________________




686.  PURCHASE OF WEAPONS OVERSEAS FOR FORCE 
PROTECTION PURPOSES (DFARS CASE 2006-D008)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 109-163, sec 1231

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 1231 
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section 
1231 permits DoD to purchase weapons from any entity in a foreign 
country, if necessary to protect U.S. forces engaged in ongoing 
military operations in that country.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF35
_______________________________________________________________________




687.  LIMITATION ON TIERED EVALUATION OF OFFERS (DFARS 
CASE 2006-D009)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 109-163, sec 816

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 210; 48 CFR 215

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 816 of 
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section 
816 requires DoD to prescribe guidance on the use of tiered evaluation 
of offers for contracts and for task or delivery orders under 
contracts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF36
_______________________________________________________________________




688.  SECURITY-GUARD SERVICES CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 
2006-D011)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 109-163, sec 334

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 237.102-70

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 334 of 
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section 
334 extends through September 30, 2007, the authority for contractor 
performance of security-guard functions at military installations or 
facilities if the functions would otherwise have to be performed by 
members of the armed forces who are not readily available due to a 
deployment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF37
_______________________________________________________________________




689.  PROCUREMENT OF MAJOR WEAPON SYSTEMS AS 
COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DFARS CASE 2006-D012)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 109-163, sec 803

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 212; 48 CFR 234

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 803 of 
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section 
803 limits the use of commercial item procedures for the acquisition of 
major weapon systems.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF38
_______________________________________________________________________




690.  LEASE OF VESSELS, AIRCRAFT, AND COMBAT VEHICLES 
(DFARS CASE 2006-D013)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 109-163, sec 815

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CFR Citation: 48 CFR 207.470

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 815 of 
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section 
815 extends the requirements that are applicable to the lease of 
aircraft and naval vessels to also include combat vehicles.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF39
_______________________________________________________________________




691.  EVALUATION FACTOR FOR EMPLOYING OR 
SUBCONTRACTING WITH MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES RESERVE (DFARS CASE 
2006-D014)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 109-163, sec 819

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 215; 48 CFR 252.215

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 819 of 
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section 
819 authorizes DoD to use an evaluation factor as to whether a 
prospective contractor intends to carry out the contract using 
individuals or subcontractors who are members of the Selected Reserve 
of the reserve components of the Armed Forces.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF40
_______________________________________________________________________




692.  CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION OF AWARD OF 
ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SERVICES / MILITARY FAMILY HOUSING CONTRACTS (DFARS 
CASE 2006-D015)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 1031

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 236.601

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 1031 
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004. Section 
1031 amends the congressional notification requirements related to the 
award of architect-engineer contracts for military construction or 
military family housing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF41
_______________________________________________________________________




693.  AVIATION INTO-PLANE REIMBURSEMENT (AIR) CARD 
(DFARS CASE 2006-D017)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 213.306

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to authorize use of the AIR 
card in lieu of a Standard Form 44 for purchase of aviation fuel and 
oil.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF42
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Long-Term Actions


Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/26/02                    67 FR 20697
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/25/02
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0750-AD76

[[Page 22495]]

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Completed Actions


Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)



_______________________________________________________________________




695. APPROVAL OF SERVICE CONTRACTS AND TASK ORDERS (DFARS CASE 2002-
D024)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107-107, sec 801(b); PL 108-375, sec 854

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 207.105; 48 CFR 208.404; 48 CFR 217.78; 48 CFR 
237.170

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 801(b) 
of the Fiscal Year 2002 National Defense Authorization Act. Section 
801(b) requires DoD to establish and implement a management structure 
for the procurement of services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/01/03                    68 FR 56563
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/01/03
Interim Final Rule              05/24/05                    70 FR 29640
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/25/05
Final Action                    03/21/06                    71 FR 14102
Final Action Effective          03/21/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD81
_______________________________________________________________________




696. PURCHASE CARD INTERNAL CONTROLS (DFARS CASE 2002-D025)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 213.3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Proposed amendments to the Defense FAR Supplement regarding 
internal controls for proper use of the Governmentwide commercial 
purchase card.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/20/02                    67 FR 77955
NPRM Comment Period End         02/18/03
Withdrawn                       10/24/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AD87
_______________________________________________________________________




697. CONTRACT PERIOD FOR TASK AND DELIVERY ORDER CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 
2003-D097)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 843

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 216.501-2; 48 CFR 217.204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 843 of 
the Fiscal Year 2004 National Defense Authorization Act. Section 843 
provides that a task or delivery order contract awarded under the 
authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304a may cover a total period of not more than 
10 years, unless the head of the contracting activity determines that 
exceptional circumstances require a longer ordering period.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/23/04                    69 FR 13478
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/24/04
Interim Final Rule              12/15/04                    69 FR 74992
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/14/05
Final Action                    12/09/05                    70 FR 73151
Final Action Effective          12/09/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE25
_______________________________________________________________________




698. CONSOLIDATION OF CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS (DFARS CASE 2003-D109)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 801; 10 USC 2382

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 207.170; 48 CFR 219.201

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, May 23, 2004, Applies to 
solicitations issued after 05/22/2004.

Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to place restrictions on 
consolidating two or more separate requirements into a single 
solicitation and contract. Requires agencies to include the following 
in acquisition strategies that involve consolidation of requirements 
exceeding $5,000,000: (1) The results of market research; (2) any 
alternatives that would involve a lesser degree of consolidation; and 
(3) a determination by the senior procurement executive that the 
consolidation is necessary and justified. This change implements 
section 801 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
2004 and is intended to ensure that decisions regarding consolidation 
of requirements are made with a view toward providing maximum 
practicable opportunity for small business concerns to participate in 
DoD procurements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/17/04                    69 FR 55986
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/16/04
Final Action                    03/21/06                    71 FR 14104
Final Action Effective          03/21/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele P. Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE48

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699. FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS--AUSTRALIA AND MOROCCO (DFARS CASE 2004-D013)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225; 48 CFR 252

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/13/05                     70 FR 2361
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/14/05
Final Action                    12/09/05                    70 FR 73152
Final Action Effective          12/09/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE59
_______________________________________________________________________




700. ACQUISITION OF BALL AND ROLLER BEARINGS (DFARS CASE 2003-D021)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 2534

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/22/05                     70 FR 8560
NPRM Comment Period End         04/25/05
Final Action                    03/21/06                    71 FR 14110
Final Action Effective          03/21/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE60
_______________________________________________________________________




701. SPECIALIZED SERVICE CONTRACTING (DFARS CASE 2003-D041)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/22/05                     70 FR 8563
NPRM Comment Period End         04/25/05
Final Action                    01/23/06                     71 FR 3415
Final Action Effective          01/23/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE62
_______________________________________________________________________




702. ACQUISITION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES (DFARS CASE 2003-D055)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 239.74

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/22/05                     70 FR 8564
NPRM Comment Period End         04/25/05
Final Action                    11/09/05                    70 FR 67918
Final Action Effective          11/09/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE63
_______________________________________________________________________




703. UTILITY RATES ESTABLISHED BY REGULATORY BODIES (DFARS CASE 2003-
D096)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 241.201; 48 CFR 241.501

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/22/05                     70 FR 8565
NPRM Comment Period End         04/25/05
Final Action                    01/23/06                     71 FR 3418
Final Action Effective          01/23/06

[[Page 22497]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE64
_______________________________________________________________________




704. ACQUISITION OF UTILITY SERVICES (DFARS CASE 2003-D069)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 241

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/22/05                     70 FR 8566
NPRM Comment Period End         04/25/05
Final Action                    01/23/06                     71 FR 3416
Final Action Effective          01/23/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE65
_______________________________________________________________________




705. EXTRAORDINARY CONTRACTUAL ACTIONS (DFARS CASE 2003-D048)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/07/05                     70 FR 6393
NPRM Comment Period End         04/08/05
Final Action                    11/09/05                    70 FR 67923
Final Action Effective          11/09/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE66
_______________________________________________________________________




706. UPDATE OF CLAUSES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES (DFARS CASE 2003-
D053)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 239.74; 48 CFR 252.239

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/22/04                    69 FR 67885
NPRM Comment Period End         01/21/05
Final Action                    11/09/05                    70 FR 67919
Final Action Effective          11/09/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE67
_______________________________________________________________________




707. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT--SCREENING OF GOVERNMENT INVENTORY 
(DFARS CASE 2003-D054)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 239.73

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/22/04                    69 FR 67884
NPRM Comment Period End         01/21/05
Final Action                    11/09/05                    70 FR 67917
Final Action Effective          11/09/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE68
_______________________________________________________________________




708. FOREIGN ACQUISITION (DFARS CASE 2003-D008)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225; 48 CFR 252.225

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/23/05                    70 FR 14625
NPRM Comment Period End         05/23/05
Final Action                    12/09/05                    70 FR 73153
Final Action Effective          12/09/05

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE70
_______________________________________________________________________




709. MICRO-PURCHASES NOT USING THE GOVERNMENTWIDE PURCHASE CARD (DFARS 
CASE 2003-D059)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 213.270

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Proposed amendments to the Defense FAR Supplement regarding 
use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card for actions at or 
below the micro-purchase threshold.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/12/05                    70 FR 19041
NPRM Comment Period End         06/13/05
Withdrawn                       11/15/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE74
_______________________________________________________________________




710. SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (DFARS CASE 2003-D075)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 213; 48 CFR 253.213

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/12/05                    70 FR 19042
NPRM Comment Period End         06/13/05
Final Action                    01/23/06                     71 FR 3412
Final Action Effective          01/23/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE75
_______________________________________________________________________




711. CONTRACT FINANCING (DFARS CASE 2003-D043)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 232

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/05/05                    70 FR 23827
NPRM Comment Period End         07/05/05
Final Action                    12/20/05                    70 FR 75412
Final Action Effective          12/20/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE78
_______________________________________________________________________




712. DOD PILOT MENTOR-PROT[Eacute]G[Eacute] PROGRAM (DFARS CASE 2004-
D028)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/24/05                    70 FR 29644
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/25/05
Final Action                    01/23/06                     71 FR 3414
Final Action Effective          01/23/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE80
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 822

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 215; 48 CFR 216

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

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

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/24/05                    70 FR 29643
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/25/05
Final Action                    03/21/06                    71 FR 14108
Final Action Effective          03/21/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE83
_______________________________________________________________________




714. SUBCONTRACTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (DFARS CASE 2003-D025)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/12/05                    70 FR 19044
NPRM Comment Period End         06/13/05
Final Action                    11/09/05                    70 FR 67922
Final Action Effective          11/09/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE86
_______________________________________________________________________




715. CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS (DFARS CASE 2003-D024)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 243.1; 48 CFR 243.2

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/23/05                    70 FR 14629
NPRM Comment Period End         05/23/05
Final Action                    11/09/05                    70 FR 67921
Final Action Effective          11/09/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE87
_______________________________________________________________________




716. SOCIOECONOMIC PROGRAMS (DFARS CASE 2003-D029)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 226

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/12/05                    70 FR 19038
NPRM Comment Period End         06/13/05
Final Action                    12/09/05                    70 FR 73148
Final Action Effective          12/09/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE88
_______________________________________________________________________




717. ENVIRONMENT, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (DFARS 
CASE 2003-D039)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 223

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/12/05                    70 FR 19039
NPRM Comment Period End         06/13/05
Final Action                    12/09/05                    70 FR 73150
Final Action Effective          12/09/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AE90
_______________________________________________________________________




718. COMPONENT BREAKOUT (DFARS CASE 2003-D071)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 207.105; 48 CFR app D

Legal Deadline: None

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

[[Page 22500]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/23/05                    70 FR 14623
NPRM Comment Period End         05/23/05
Final Action                    03/21/06                    71 FR 14101
Final Action Effective          03/21/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF01
_______________________________________________________________________




719. CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION (DFARS CASE 2003-D077)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 215

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/23/05                    70 FR 14624
NPRM Comment Period End         05/23/05
Final Action                    01/23/06                     71 FR 3413
Final Action Effective          01/23/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF04
_______________________________________________________________________




720. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION (DFARS CASE 2003-D023)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/12/05                    70 FR 19043
NPRM Comment Period End         06/13/05
Final Action                    11/09/05                    70 FR 67919
Final Action Effective          11/09/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF05
_______________________________________________________________________




721. COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULES AND MULTIPLE 
AWARD CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2004-D009)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 208.4; 48 CFR 216.5

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/02/05                    70 FR 32280
NPRM Comment Period End         08/01/05
Final Action                    03/21/06                    71 FR 14106
Final Action Effective          03/21/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF08
_______________________________________________________________________




722. CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE OF ACQUISITION FUNCTIONS CLOSELY ASSOCIATED 
WITH INHERENTLY GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS (DFARS CASE 2004-D021)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 2383

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 207.5

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/23/05                    70 FR 14572
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/23/05
Final Action                    03/21/06                    71 FR 14100
Final Action Effective          03/21/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0750-AF09

[[Page 22501]]

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Department of Defense (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


Department of the Army (DOA)



_______________________________________________________________________




723.  LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTING

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 28 USC 534 note; 42 USC 10601; 18 USC 922; 42 USC 
14071; 10 USC 1562; 10 USC ch 47; PL 108-374; . . .

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule is being amended to implement portions of section 
577(b)(5) of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 2005, October 28, 2004, Public Law 108-375, pertaining 
to reporting of sexual assaults. This revision also implements 
Department of Defense policy concerning sexual assault.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/09/05                    70 FR 73181
NPRM Comment Period End         01/09/06
Final Action                    04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brenda S. Bowen, Department of Defense, Department of 
the Army, U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency, 
ATTN: JDRP-RDR-C, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315-3860
Phone: 703 428-6422
Fax: 703 428-6514
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0702-AA52
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Completed Actions


Department of the Army (DOA)



_______________________________________________________________________




724. FOREIGN ACQUISITION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC 2202; FAR 1.301; DFARS 201.3; DODD 
5000.35; . . .

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 5125

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To increase consistency in Army contracts that may require 
deployment of personnel, the Department of the Army is amending 48 CFR 
chapter 51. This interim rule is a consolidation and summarization of 
current information available in several documents, some of which are 
currently in draft form, and does not include new Army contracting 
policy.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/28/03                    68 FR 66738
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/27/04
Withdrawn                       01/30/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This interim rule is added to incorporate 
information to facilitate deploying contractor personnel to Iraq and 
other areas of operations. It also seeks to ease the administrative 
difficulty for each contractor and contracting office researching 
current guidance on contractors accompanying the force and to increase 
consistency among Army contracts. This amendment addresses contractor 
and Army contracting offices' questions and concerns.

Agency Contact: Brenda S. Bowen, Department of Defense, Department of 
the Army, U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency, 
ATTN: JDRP-RDR-C, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315-3860
Phone: 703 428-6422
Fax: 703 428-6514
Email: [email protected]

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




725. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC 2202; FAR 1.301; DOD FAR 201.3; DODD 
5000.35; . . .

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 5152

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To increase consistency in Army contracts that may require 
deployment of contractor personnel, the Department of the Army is 
amending 48 CFR part 5152. This interim rule seeks to incorporate 
information to facilitate the deployment of contractor personnel to 
Iraq or other areas of operations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/28/03                    68 FR 66740
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/27/04
Withdrawn                       01/30/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rule is a consolidation and summarization 
of current information available in several documents, some of which 
are currently in draft form, and does not include new Army contracting 
policy.

Agency Contact: Brenda S. Bowen, Department of Defense, Department of 
the Army, U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency, 
ATTN: JDRP-RDR-C, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315-3860
Phone: 703 428-6422
Fax: 703 428-6514
Email: [email protected]

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




726. DECORATIONS, MEDALS, RIBBONS, AND SIMILAR DEVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 3013; sec 3012, 70A Stat 157

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 578

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule prescribes policy, criteria, and administrative 
instructions

[[Page 22502]]

concerning individual military awards and incorporates laws enacted and 
policies approved since the rule was last published in 1956.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/02/05                    70 FR 66602
NPRM Comment Period End         01/03/06
Final Action                    04/05/06                    71 FR 17275
Final Action Effective          05/05/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Brenda S. Bowen, Department of Defense, Department of 
the Army, U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency, 
ATTN: JDRP-RDR-C, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315-3860
Phone: 703 428-6422
Fax: 703 428-6514
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0702-AA41
_______________________________________________________________________




727. THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 518

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/28/04                    69 FR 77836
NPRM Comment Period End         02/28/05
Final Action                    02/22/06                     71 FR 9221
Final Action Effective          03/24/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brenda S. Bowen, Department of Defense, Department of 
the Army, U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency, 
ATTN: JDRP-RDR-C, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315-3860
Phone: 703 428-6422
Fax: 703 428-6514
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0702-AA45
_______________________________________________________________________




728. OBTAINING INFORMATION FROM FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 3401 et seq; PL 95-630

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 504

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule prescribes policies for the Department of the Army 
to obtain information on a customer's financial records from financial 
institutions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/21/05                    70 FR 42012
NPRM Comment Period End         09/19/05
Final Action                    10/19/05                    70 FR 60723
Final Action Effective          11/18/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brenda S. Bowen, Department of Defense, Department of 
the Army, U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency, 
ATTN: JDRP-RDR-C, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315-3860
Phone: 703 428-6422
Fax: 703 428-6514
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0702-AA49
_______________________________________________________________________




729. ARMED FORCES DISCIPLINARY CONTROL BOARDS AND OFF-INSTALLATION 
LIAISON AND OPERATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 3012(b)(1)(g)

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 631

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule prescribes uniform policies and procedures for the 
establishment and operation of Armed Forces Disciplinary Control 
Boards, and off-installation liaison and operations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/20/05                    70 FR 41641
NPRM Comment Period End         09/19/05
Final Action                    10/19/05                    70 FR 60728
Final Action Effective          11/18/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brenda S. Bowen, Department of Defense, Department of 
the Army, U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency, 
ATTN: JDRP-RDR-C, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315-3860
Phone: 703 428-6422
Fax: 703 428-6514
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0702-AA50
_______________________________________________________________________




730. PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 1552, 1553, 1554, 3013, 3014, 3016; 38 USC 
3103(a)

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 581

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of the Army amended its regulation on Army 
Board for Correction of Military Records to be in compliance with the 
United States District Court for the District of Columbia decision 
(Daniel J. Lipsman v. Secretary of the Army--Civil Action No. 02-0151 
(RMU), Document Nos. 18, 20, decided September 7, 2004, 2004 U.S. Dist. 
LEXIS 17866).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/03/05                    70 FR 44536
NPRM Comment Period End         09/02/05
Final Action                    11/07/05                    70 FR 67367
Final Action Effective          12/07/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 22503]]

Agency Contact: Brenda S. Bowen, Department of Defense, Department of 
the Army, U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency, 
ATTN: JDRP-RDR-C, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315-3860
Phone: 703 428-6422
Fax: 703 428-6514
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0702-AA51
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                         Proposed Rule Stage


U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)



_______________________________________________________________________




731. REGULATORY PROGRAM OF THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS AND HISTORIC 
PROPERTIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 401; 33 USC 403; 33 USC 1344; 33 USC 1413

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 325

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In 1990, the Corps published its final regulations regarding 
the protection of historic properties and compliance with the National 
Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and other historic preservation laws. 
Since those final regulations were published, the NHPA was amended in 
1992, and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's implementing 
regulations at 36 CFR part 800 have been substantially revised. The 
Corps will revise its regulations to conform to the NHPA's revised 
implementing regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/27/04                    69 FR 57662
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/26/04
NPRM                            09/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/06
Final Action                    05/00/07
Final Action Effective          07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Margaret Gaffney-Smith, Regulatory Program Manager, 
Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Attn: CECW-CO, 441 
G Street NW, Washington, DC 20314
Phone: 202 761-4229

RIN: 0710-AA51
_______________________________________________________________________




732. COMPENSATORY MITIGATION FOR LOSSES OF AQUATIC RESOURCES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1344; PL 108-136; 33 USC 401; 33 USC 403

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 24, 2005.
Public Law 108-136 requires that the final regulations be issued no 
later than two years after the enactment of the Act.

Abstract: Section 314(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act of 
2004 (Pub. L. 108-136) requires the Secretary of the Army, acting 
through the Chief of Engineers, to issue regulations establishing 
performance standards and criteria for on-site, off-site, and in lieu 
fee mitigation and mitigation banking consistent with section 404 of 
the Clean Water Act. The requirements and standards in the regulations 
will improve the quality and performance of compensatory mitigation in 
replacing aquatic resource functions lost as a result of activities 
authorized by Department of the Army permits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Energy Effects:  Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by 
Executive Order 13211.

Agency Contact: David B. Olson, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Attn: CECW-COR/MVD (3G81), 
441 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20314-1000
Phone: 202 761-4922
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0710-AA55
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)



_______________________________________________________________________




733. NATIONWIDE PERMIT PROGRAM REGULATIONS

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

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1344; 33 USC 401 et seq; 33 USC 1413

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 330

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Corps proposed to revise its Nationwide Permit Program 
regulations at 33 CFR part 330 to address changes in regulatory 
procedures and policy that have occurred since those regulations were 
last revised in 1991. The Corps proposed to revise the regulation to 
increase the pre-construction notification review period to 45 days, to 
be consistent with the current nationwide permits. The Corps also 
proposed to amend the regulation to allow district engineers to issue 
verification letters that can have the same expiration date as the 
nationwide permit.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/30/04                    69 FR 69563

[[Page 22504]]

NPRM Comment Period End         01/31/05
Final Action                    05/00/06
Final Action Effective          06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Energy Effects:  Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by 
Executive Order 13211.

Agency Contact: David B. Olson, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, CECW-CO/MVD (3G81), 441 G 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20314-1000
Phone: 202 761-4922
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0710-AA60
_______________________________________________________________________




734. NAVIGATION REGULATIONS--BONNEVILLE LOCK AND DAM

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 40 Stat 266; 33 USC 1

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 207.718

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Corps is proposing to amend the regulations for lockage 
operations at Bonneville Lock and Dam and amend the regulations that 
establish the restricted areas at Little Goose Lock and Dam. The Corps 
is making corrections and adjustments to the lockage control, signals, 
and permissible dimensions of vessels for Bonneville Lock and Dam. 
These changes correct language for the new replacement lock. For the 
Little Goose Lock and Dam, the Corps is making adjustments in the 
upstream channel restricted area boundary to provide a small craft 
portage route around the lock and dam along the north shoreline. This 
reduces interference between fisherman and the boat ramp.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/24/05                    70 FR 61401
NPRM Comment Period End         12/08/05
Final Action                    07/00/06
Final Action Effective          08/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ken Hall, Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of 
Engineers, CECW-NWD, 441 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20314
Phone: 202 761-4717

RIN: 0710-AA63
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Long-Term Actions


U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 230

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Forester Einarsen
Phone: 202 761-4700

RIN: 0710-AA42
_______________________________________________________________________




736. COST-SHARING REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE ABILITY TO PAY PROVISIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 241

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Janice Rasgus
Phone: 202 761-7674

RIN: 0710-AA44
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Completed Actions


U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)



_______________________________________________________________________




737. REGULATORY PROGRAMS OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS, ENDANGERED SPECIES 
ACT; SCOPE OF ANALYSIS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 401; 33 USC 403; 33 USC 1344; 33 USC 1413

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 325

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulation will clarify the scope of analysis that the 
Corps has responsibility for under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). 
This regulation will adopt the Corps ESA scope of analysis consistent 
with the ESA, the ESA regulations, and the Corps authorities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       01/18/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Katherine Trott, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 441 G Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20314
Phone: 202 761-5542

RIN: 0710-AA43
_______________________________________________________________________




738. SPECIAL EVENTS RULE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 460(l)

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 327

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 22505]]

Abstract: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) may propose to amend 
its special events program regulations at 36 CFR 327.21 to better 
define the special events program at Corps of Engineers water resources 
projects. Special events may be held at any Corps of Engineers water 
resources project provided a permit is obtained by the sponsor in 
advance of the event. The proposed rule would define what constitutes a 
special event and when a permit is required to hold an event at a Corps 
water resources project. This proposed rule would contain new 
definitions, outline when a fee may be charged to hold an event, 
describe permitting procedures, and include a sample permit 
application, event permit, and permit checklist.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       01/18/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ms. Judy Rice, Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps 
of Engineers, CECW-CO, 441 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20314
Phone: 202 761-5541

RIN: 0710-AA53
_______________________________________________________________________




739. NAVIGATION REGULATIONS--LAKE WASHINGTON SHIP CANAL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 207.750

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is proposing to establish a 
procedure for modifying schedule operational hours at Lake Washington 
Ship Canal, Hiram H. Chittenden Locks in Seattle, Washington. This 
procedure would allow the operations manager of the locks to change the 
scheduled operational hours of the locks providing a 30-day notice and 
public comment period for any proposed change.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/25/05                    70 FR 30042
NPRM Comment Period End         07/25/05
Withdrawn                       01/23/06                     71 FR 3446

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Kidby, Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps 
of Engineers, Attn: CECW-CO, 441 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20314
Phone: 202 761-0250

RIN: 0710-AA62
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Completed Actions


Department of the Navy (NAVY)



_______________________________________________________________________




740. SHIPBUILDING CAPABILITY PRESERVATION AGREEMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 2501(b); 10 USC 7315; PL 105-85, sec 1027

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 5231 (New)

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, December 18, 1997, The Navy was given 
30 days from enactment of Public Law 105-85 to establish application 
procedures.

Abstract: This interim rule adds part 5231 to the Department of Navy 
Acquisition Regulations (48 CFR chapter 52) to implement section 1027 
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Pub. L. 
105-85). Section 1027 permits the Navy to enter into a shipbuilding 
capability preservation agreement where it would facilitate the 
achievement of the policy objectives set forth in 10 U.S.C. 2501(b). 
Such an agreement would permit the contractor to claim certain indirect 
costs attributable to its private sector work on its shipbuilding 
contracts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/22/97                    62 FR 66826
Interim Final Rule Effective    12/22/97
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/20/98
Withdrawn                       02/24/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Clarence Belton, Office of the Asst. Secretary of the 
Navy, Acquisition and Business Management, Department of Defense, 
Department of the Navy, 2211 South Clark Place, Arlington, VA 22244
Phone: 703 693-4006
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0703-AA50
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs (DODOASHA)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

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

[[Page 22506]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0720-AA91
_______________________________________________________________________




742.  TRICARE IMPLEMENTATION OF CHANGES TO THE 
PHARMACY BENEFITS PROGRAM; DOUBLE COVERAGE WITH MEDICARE PART D

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC ch 55

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule prescribes double coverage payment procedures and 
makes revisions to TRICARE rules to accommodate benefit who are 
eligible under both Medicare and TRICARE, and who participate in 
Medicare's outpatient prescription drug program under Medicare Part D. 
It also establishes requirements and procedures for implementation of 
the improvements to the TRICARE Pharmacy Benefits Program directed by 
section 714 of the Ronald Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2005 (NDAA FY 05) (Pub. L. 108-365).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: MAJ Travis Watson, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 681-0064
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA94
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage


Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs (DODOASHA)



_______________________________________________________________________




743. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); HOSPITAL PAYMENT FOR AMBULATORY CARE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes a new payment method for ambulatory 
care (other than ambulatory surgery) provided by hospitals to CHAMPUS 
beneficiaries under which payment amounts would be based on the cost of 
the service rather than on the billed charge as at present.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/20/94                     59 FR 3046
NPRM Comment Period End         03/21/94
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steve Lillie, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 681-3628
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA20
_______________________________________________________________________




744. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); EXCEPTION TO THE CHAMPUS DUAL COMPENSATION/CONFLICT OF 
INTEREST PROVISIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Currently, any individual who is a civilian employee of the 
United States Government cannot be authorized by CHAMPUS as a provider 
of medical services. We propose to provide an exception to this 
prohibition to permit these individuals to be authorized CHAMPUS 
providers if they meet three conditions. First, they must be employed 
by the Government agency on a part-time basis; that is, less than 20 
hours per week. Second, the agency must certify that unique or special 
circumstances detrimental to the delivery of quality health care exist 
that can be overcome only by employing part-time, non-Government 
physicians. Third, the agency and the physician must certify that they 
understand and have taken appropriate measures to avoid violation of 
Standards of Conduct, dual compensation, and conflict of interest 
requirements including protection against referral of patients to the 
employee's private practice.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/26/97                    62 FR 45196
NPRM Comment Period End         10/27/97
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Stephen Isaacson, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3572
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA41

[[Page 22507]]

_______________________________________________________________________




745. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); DOUBLE COVERAGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule clarifies our double coverage policy for non-
institutional claims for beneficiaries with primary health insurance. 
TRICARE network, non-network but participating, and non-participating 
providers are all reimbursed differently under current procedures. This 
has had the unintended effect of discouraging TRICARE network 
participation since non-network but participating providers receive the 
most favorable treatment with respect to double coverage calculations. 
The Department proposes to revise double coverage reimbursement 
calculations by reimbursing all providers up to 100 percent of the 
CHAMPUS Maximum Allowable Charge after the primary health insurance has 
paid or 115 percent for nonparticipating providers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/17/99                    64 FR 32451
NPRM Comment Period End         08/16/99
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steve Lillie, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 681-3628
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA50
_______________________________________________________________________




746. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APPEALS PROCESS FOR TRICARE CLAIMCHECK 
DENIALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements section 714 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for FY 1999, which requires the establishment of an 
appeals process for denials by TRICARE Claimcheck (TCC) or any similar 
software system. This rule enhances the current appeals process by 
adding an additional level of appeal conducted at the TRICARE 
Management Activity (TMA) and by codifying the entire process in this 
part.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/13/00                     65 FR 2085
NPRM Comment Period End         03/13/00
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Donald Wagner, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3411

RIN: 0720-AA56
_______________________________________________________________________




747. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); INDIVIDUAL CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR PERSONS WITH 
EXTRAORDINARY CONDITIONS (ICMP-PEC)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Defense proposes to amend its regulations 
of the Individual Case Management Program (ICMP) to implement 
requirements stipulated by section 703 of the Fiscal Year 2000 National 
Defense Authorization Act, section 8118 of the Fiscal Year 2000 Defense 
Appropriations Act, section 701 of the Fiscal Year 2001 National 
Defense Authorization Act, and section 8100 of the Fiscal Year 2001 
Defense Appropriations Act. Other administrative amendments are also 
proposed to clarify specific policies that relate to the program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/01/01                    66 FR 39699
NPRM Comment Period End         10/01/01
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Stockdale, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 681-0039

RIN: 0720-AA65
_______________________________________________________________________




748. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); VOLUNTARY DISENROLLMENT FROM THE TRICARE RETIREE DENTAL 
PROGRAM (TRDP)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements section 726 of the Floyd D. Spence 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001, which amended 
10 U.S.C. 1076c to allow for voluntary disenrollment from the TRICARE 
Retiree Dental Program in certain circumstances.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/30/02                     67 FR 4375
NPRM Comment Period End         04/01/02
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Winter, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3682

RIN: 0720-AA69

[[Page 22508]]

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749. TRICARE; COORDINATION OF BENEFITS BETWEEN TRICARE AND THE 
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC ch 55

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under current rules, beneficiaries who are eligible for both 
TRICARE and the Veterans Administration benefits may use only one 
program for care but cannot use both at the same time. This rule 
changes that policy to establish Veterans Administration benefits as 
double coverage under TRICARE, so that beneficiaries may use TRICARE 
benefits to augment or replace services being provided through the 
Veterans Administration.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/19/03                    68 FR 49732
NPRM; Correction                09/05/03                    68 FR 52722
NPRM; Correction Effective      09/05/03                    68 FR 52722
NPRM Comment Period End         10/20/03                    68 FR 49732
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen Isaacson, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3572
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Previously reported as 0720-AA86
RIN: 0720-AA87
_______________________________________________________________________




750. TRICARE PROGRAM; RARE DISEASES DEFINITION AND PARTIAL LIST OF 
EXAMPLES OF UNPROVEN DRUGS, DEVICES, MEDICAL TREATMENTS, OR PROCEDURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC ch 55

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises the definition of rare diseases to be more 
in compliance with the definition of other Federal agencies and 
national organizations. This rule also clarifies the provision for 
case-by-case review of benefits for rare diseases. In addition, this 
rule removes the partial list of examples of unproven drugs, devices, 
medical treatments, or procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/10/04                    69 FR 48433
NPRM Comment Period End         10/12/04
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rene Morrell, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3618

RIN: 0720-AA88
_______________________________________________________________________




751. TRICARE RESERVE SELECT FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE SELECTED RESERVE, 
TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, EARLY ELIGIBILITY FOR 
TRICARE FOR CERTAIN RESERVE COMPONENT MEMBERS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/16/05                    70 FR 12798
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/16/05                    70 FR 12799
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/15/05
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0720-AA90
_______________________________________________________________________




752. TRICARE; CHANGES INCLUDED IN THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT 
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005; TRICARE DENTAL PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC 55

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements sections 711 and 715 of the Ronald W. 
Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 (NDAA-
05), Public Law 108-375. Specifically, that legislation makes young 
dependents of deceased Service members eligible for enrollment in the 
TRICARE Dental Program when the child was not previously enrolled 
because of age, and authorizes post-graduate dental residents in a 
dental treatment facility of the uniformed services under a graduate 
dental education program accredited by the American Dental Association 
to provide dental treatment to dependents who are 12 years of age or 
younger and who are covered by a dental plan established under 10 
U.S.C. 1076a. This rule also corrects certain references in 32 CFR 
199.13.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/21/05                    70 FR 55251
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/21/05

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Interim Final Rule Effective    11/21/05
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Col Gary Martin, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, Falls Church, VA 22041-3206
Phone: 703 681-0039
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA93
_______________________________________________________________________




753.  CHAMPUS/TRICARE; COVERAGE OF PHASE II AND PHASE 
III CLINICAL TRAILS SPONSORED BY THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH 
NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 10 USC ch 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule allows the Department of Defense to waive normal 
requirements so that covered beneficiaries can participate in Phase II 
and Phase III clinical trials sponsored or approved by the National 
Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute (NIH NCI). This benefit 
has been provided under TRICARE demonstration authority since 1996. 
This rule portrays the Department's decision to eliminate the current 
demonstration and establish a permanent TRICARE benefit for NIH NCI-
approved Phase II and Phase III clinical trials.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/31/00                    65 FR 34627
NPRM Comment Period End         07/31/00
Final Action                    10/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Debra Hatzel, Department of Defense, Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3572

Related RIN: Previously reported as 0720-AA57
RIN: 0720-AA96
_______________________________________________________________________




754.  TRICARE PRIME REMOTE FOR ACTIVE DUTY FAMILY 
MEMBERS AND TRICARE PRIME ENROLLMENT PERIOD

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 10 USC ch 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements section 722(b) of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001. Section 722(b)established the 
TRICARE Prime Remote for Active Duty Family Members Program (TPRADFM). 
This rule also implements section 702 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003. Section 702 expanded 
eligibility for family members of activated Reserve Component and 
National Guard members, and for family members whose sponsor served an 
unaccompanied tour. A third provision of this rule establishes 
circumstances under which eligible beneficiaries may enroll in TRICARE 
Prime for a period of less than one year.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/06/02                     67 FR 5477
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/08/02
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/08/02
Final Action                    10/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Leininger, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, Defense Pentagon, Washington, 
DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3613
Email: [email protected]

Ann N. Fazzini, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary 
for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3803

Related RIN: Previously reported as 0720-AA68
RIN: 0720-AA97
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Defense (DOD)                           Completed Actions


Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs (DODOASHA)



_______________________________________________________________________




755. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES 
(CHAMPUS); PROSTHETIC DEVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements section 702 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Pub. L. 105-85), which 
authorizes purchase of prosthetic devices, as determined by the 
Secretary of Defense, to be necessary because of significant conditions 
resulting from trauma, congenital anomalies, or disease. The Act 
changes the existing limited provisions for prosthetic devices, expands 
coverage to include cost sharing of other prostheses; e.g., noses, 
ears, and fingers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/20/99                    64 FR 45453
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/19/99
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/20/99
Withdrawn                       01/21/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Margaret Brown, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3581
Fax: 303 676-3579
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA49
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule modifies the general prohibition against CHAMPUS 
cost-sharing of unproven drugs, devices, and medical treatments or 
procedures by adding a provision allowing a waiver of the prohibition 
in connection with clinical trials sponsored by the National Institutes 
of Health, if it is determined that such a waiver will promote access 
by covered beneficiaries to promising new treatments and contribute to 
the development of such treatments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/31/00                    65 FR 34627
NPRM Comment Period End         07/31/00
Final Action                    01/31/01                     66 FR 8365
Final Action Effective          03/02/01
Withdrawn                       02/07/01                     66 FR 9199

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steve Lillie, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 681-3628
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA57
_______________________________________________________________________




757. TRICARE; PRIME REMOTE FOR ACTIVE DUTY FAMILY MEMBERS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements 10 U.S.C. 1079(p), as added by section 
722(b) of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2001. This rule provides coverage for medical care for 
active-duty family members who reside with an active-duty member of the 
Uniformed Services assigned to remote areas and eligible for the 
program known as TRICARE Prime Remote. Active-duty family members who 
enroll in TRICARE Prime Remote for Active-Duty Family Members (TPRADFM) 
will enjoy benefits generally comparable to TRICARE Prime enrollees 
including access standards, benefit coverage, and cost-shares.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/06/02                     67 FR 5477
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/08/02
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/08/02
Withdrawn                       01/21/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: LCDR Robert Styron, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 681-0064

RIN: 0720-AA68
_______________________________________________________________________




758. TRICARE; WAIVER OF CERTAIN TRICARE DEDUCTIBLES; CLARIFICATION OF 
THE TRICARE PRIME ENROLLMENT PERIOD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements section 714 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000, which authorizes the Secretary 
of Defense to waive the TRICARE deductible in certain cases for care 
provided to a dependent of a member of a Reserve Component or the 
National Guard who is called to active duty for more than 30 days but 
less than 1 year. In implementing this rule, we are limiting this to 
Reserve Component and National Guard members called to active duty in 
support of contingency operations. The term ``contingency operations'' 
is defined at 10 U.S.C. 101(a)(13). This rule also establishes 
circumstances under which eligible beneficiaries may enroll in TRICARE 
Prime for a period of less than 1 year.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/18/02                    67 FR 19141
NPRM Comment Period End         06/17/02
Interim Final Rule              07/31/03                    68 FR 44882
Interim Final Rule Effective    09/29/03
Withdrawn                       01/23/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen Isaacson, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3572
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA72
_______________________________________________________________________




759. TRICARE; SUB-ACUTE CARE PROGRAM; UNIFORM SKILLED NURSING FACILITY 
BENEFIT; HOME HEALTH CARE BENEFIT; ADOPTING MEDICARE PAYMENT METHODS FOR 
SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES AND HOME HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule partially implements the TRICARE ``sub-acute and 
long-term care program reform'' enacted by Congress in the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002, Public Law 107-107, 
specifically: (1) Establishment of ``an effective, efficient, and 
integrated sub-acute care benefits program,'' with skilled nursing 
facility and home health care benefits modeled after those of the 
Medicare Program; (2) adoption of Medicare payment methods for skilled 
nursing facility, home health care, and certain other institutional 
health care

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providers; (3) adoption of Medicare rules on balance billing of 
beneficiaries, prohibiting it by institutional providers and limiting 
it by non-institutional providers; and (4) change in the statutory 
exclusion of coverage for custodial and domiciliary care.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/13/02                    67 FR 40597
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/12/02
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/12/02
Withdrawn                       01/23/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: David E. Bennett, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3494
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0720-AA73
_______________________________________________________________________




760. TRICARE; CHANGES INCLUDED IN THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT 
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003 (NDAA-03)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC ch 55

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim final rule contains several provisions found in 
the NDAA-03 (Pub. L. 107-314). Specifically, this rule addresses 
eliminating the requirement for TRICARE preauthorization of inpatient 
mental health care for Medicare-eligible beneficiaries where Medicare 
is primary payer and has already authorized the care using Medicare 
certification of individual professional providers as sufficient 
documentation to also certify individual professional providers under 
TRICARE and expanding the TRICARE Dental Program eligibility for 
dependents of deceased members.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/19/03                    68 FR 65172
Interim Final Rule Effective    11/19/03
Withdrawn                       01/23/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: Ann N. Fazzini, Department of Defense, Office of 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3803

RIN: 0720-AA85
_______________________________________________________________________




761. TRICARE; REVISION OF PARTICIPATING PROVIDERS REIMBURSEMENT RATE; 
TRICARE DENTAL PROGRAM (TDP)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC 55

CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/31/05                    70 FR 51692
NPRM Comment Period End         10/31/05
Final Action                    01/11/06                     71 FR 1695
Final Action Effective          01/11/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0720-AA92
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