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


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Part XLIV





Department of Defense





General Services Administration





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Federal Acquisition Regulation;

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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






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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

48 CFR Ch. 1

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dated: February 17, 2006.

 Gerald Zaffos,

Director, Contract Policy Division.

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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3613        FAR Case 2005-029, Termination or Cancellation of Purchase Orders.....................    9000-AK46
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                                      DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Final Rule Stage
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3614        FAR Case 2004-007, Federal Technical Data Solution....................................    9000-AK08
3615        FAR Case 2004-030, Definition of Information Technology...............................    9000-AK21
3616        FAR Case 2005-009, Confirmation of HUBZone Certification..............................    9000-AK22
3617        FAR Case 2004-031, Fast Payment Procedures............................................    9000-AK24
3618        FAR Case 2004-021, OMB Circular A-76..................................................    9000-AK25
3619        FAR Case 2005-002, Expiration of the Price Evaluation Adjustment......................    9000-AK28
3620        FAR Case 2005-012, Combatting Trafficking in Persons..................................    9000-AK31
3621        FAR Case 2005-045, Removal of Sanctions Against Certain European Union Member State...    9000-AK43
3622        FAR Case 2006-01, Free Trade Agreements--Morocco......................................    9000-AK45
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3623        FAR Case 1998-020, Hazardous Material Safety Data.....................................    9000-AJ21
3624        FAR Case 2000-305, Commercially Available Off-the-Shelf Items.........................    9000-AJ55
3625        FAR Case 1999-402, FAR Part 27 Rewrite in Plain Language..............................    9000-AJ64
3626        FAR Case 2003-027, Additional Commercial Contract Types...............................    9000-AK07
3627        FAR Case 2004-019, Earned Value Management System (EVMS)..............................    9000-AK16
3628        FAR Case 2004-035, Submission of Cost or Pricing Data on Noncommercial Modifications      9000-AK17
            of Commercial Items...................................................................
3629        FAR Case 2004-017, Small Business Credit for Alaskan Native Corporations and Indian       9000-AK18
            Tribes................................................................................
3630        FAR Case 2004-014, Buy-Back of Assets.................................................    9000-AK19

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3631        FAR Case 2004-012, Past Performance Evaluation of Orders..............................    9000-AK20
3632        FAR Case 2004-033, Inflation Adjustment of Acquisition-Related Thresholds.............    9000-AK26
3633        FAR Case 2004-018, Information Technology Security....................................    9000-AK29
3634        FAR Case 2004-025, Government Property................................................    9000-AK30
3635        FAR Case 2004-015, Payment Under Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour Contracts..........    9000-AK32
3636        FAR Case 2005-007, Central Contractor Registration--Taxpayer Identification Number        9000-AK33
            (TIN) Validation......................................................................
3637        FAR Case 2005-022, Exemption From Buy American Act for Commercial Information             9000-AK34
            Technology............................................................................
3638        FAR Case 2005-015, Common Identification Standard for Contractors.....................    9000-AK35
3639        FAR Case 2005-030, Trade Agreements--Thresholds.......................................    9000-AK40
3640        FAR Case 2005-011, Contractor Personnel in a Theater of Operations or at a Diplomatic     9000-AK42
            or Consular Mission...................................................................
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                                      DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Completed Actions
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3641        FAR Case 2003-008, Share-in-Savings Contracting.......................................    9000-AJ74
3642        FAR Case 2002-005, Transportation: Standard Industry Practices........................    9000-AJ84
3643        FAR Case 2003-023, Purchases From Federal Prison Industries--Requirement for Market       9000-AJ91
            Research..............................................................................
3644        FAR Case 2003-018, Performance-Based Service Acquisition..............................    9000-AK00
3645        FAR Case 2004-027, Free Trade Agreements--Australia and Morocco.......................    9000-AK09
3646        FAR Case 2003-024, Elimination of Certain Subcontract Notification Requirements.......    9000-AK10
3647        FAR Case 2002-004, Labor Standards for Contracts Involving Construction...............    9000-AK13
3648        FAR Case 2005-013, Deletion of the Very Small Business Pilot Program..................    9000-AK36
3649        FAR Case 2005-026, Removal of Sanctions Against Libya.................................    9000-AK37
3650        FAR Case 2005-006, Annual Representations and Certifications--NAICS Code/Size.........    9000-AK38
3651        FAR Case 2003-024, Elimination of Certain Subcontract Notification Requirements.......    9000-AK39
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR) Proposed Rule Stage






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3613.  FAR CASE 2005-029, TERMINATION OR CANCELLATION 
OF PURCHASE ORDERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 13

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
correct the inadvertent omission of appropriate references in the FAR 
pertaining to termination for cause of those purchase orders that have 
been accepted in writing. This regulatory action was not subject to 
Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/22/06                    71 FR 14445
NPRM Comment Period End         05/22/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 
F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AK46

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






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3614. FAR CASE 2004-007, FEDERAL TECHNICAL DATA SOLUTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/01/04                    69 FR 63436
NPRM Comment Period End         01/03/05
Final Action                    04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 
F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AK08
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3615. FAR CASE 2004-030, DEFINITION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
revise the definition of ``information technology'' to reflect the 
changes to the definition resulting from the enactment of Public Law 
108-199, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2004. This regulatory action 
was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under 
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This is not a major 
rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              07/27/05                    70 FR 43577
Interim Final Rule Effective    07/27/05
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: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 
F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AK21
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3616. FAR CASE 2005-009, CONFIRMATION OF HUBZONE CERTIFICATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
clarify that prime contractors must confirm that a small business 
concern representing itself as a Historically Underutilized Business 
Zone (HUBZone) small business concern is certified, consistent with the 
requirements of 15 U.S.C. 632 et seq., as amended. This regulatory 
action was not subject to Office of Management Budget review under 
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a 
major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              07/27/05                    70 FR 43582
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/26/05
Final Action                    04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 
F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AK22
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3617. FAR CASE 2004-031, FAST PAYMENT PROCEDURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/13/05                    70 FR 40279
NPRM Comment Period End         09/12/05
Final Action                    04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 
F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AK24

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3618. FAR CASE 2004-021, OMB CIRCULAR A-76

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 7; 48 CFR 14; 48 CFR 37; 48 
CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
provide language that is consistent with OMB Circular A-76 (Revised), 
Performance of Commercial Activities, dated May 29, 2003. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule 
is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/26/05                    70 FR 43107
NPRM 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: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 
F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AK25
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3619. FAR CASE 2005-002, EXPIRATION OF THE PRICE EVALUATION ADJUSTMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
cancel for civilian agencies (except National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration (NASA) and Coast Guard) the Small Disadvantaged Business 
(SDB) price evaluation adjustment, which was originally authorized 
under the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (Pub. L. 103-
355, sec. 7102). Civilian agencies (except NASA and Coast Guard) are 
not authorized to apply the price evaluation adjustment to their 
acquisitions. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              09/30/05                    70 FR 57462
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/29/05
Final Action                    04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 
F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AK28
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3620.  FAR CASE 2005-012, COMBATTING TRAFFICKING IN 
PERSONS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement section 3(b) of the Trafficking Victims Protection 
Reauthorization Act of 2003. This regulatory action was subject to 
Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 
804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 
F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AK31
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3621.  FAR CASE 2005-045, REMOVAL OF SANCTIONS AGAINST 
CERTAIN EUROPEAN UNION MEMBER STATE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
remove the sanctions against certain European Union (EU) countries. 
This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and 
Budget review under Executive Order 12866. This rule is not a major 
rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For Public Comments:
www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 
F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AK43
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3622.  FAR CASE 2006-01, FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS--
MOROCCO

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 25 ; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement the new Free Trade Agreement with Morocco as approved by 
Congress (Pub. L. 108-302). This Free Trade Agreement went into effect 
January 1, 2006. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866. This rule is 
not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For Public Comments:
www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 
F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AK45
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)   Long-Term Actions






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3623. FAR CASE 1998-020, HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 23; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 
F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Previously reported as 9000-AI87
RIN: 9000-AJ21
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3624. FAR CASE 2000-305, COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE OFF-THE-SHELF ITEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           01/30/03                     68 FR 4874
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/31/03
NPRM                            01/15/04                     69 FR 2448
NPRM Comment Period End         03/15/04


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 
F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ55
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3625. FAR CASE 1999-402, FAR PART 27 REWRITE IN PLAIN LANGUAGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/28/03                    68 FR 31790
NPRM Comment Period End         07/28/03


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 
F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ64
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3626. FAR CASE 2003-027, ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL CONTRACT TYPES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement section 1432 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2004. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           09/20/04                    69 FR 56316
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/19/04
NPRM                            09/26/05                    70 FR 56318
NPRM Comment Period End         11/25/05
NPRM                            11/29/05                    70 FR 71448
NPRM Comment Period End         12/09/05


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.regulations.gov

URL For Public Comments:
www.acqnet.gov/far/proposedrules/proposed.htm

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 
F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AK07
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3627. FAR CASE 2004-019, EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EVMS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/08/05                    70 FR 17946
NPRM Comment Period End         06/07/05


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 
F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AK16
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3628. FAR CASE 2004-035, SUBMISSION OF COST OR PRICING DATA ON 
NONCOMMERCIAL MODIFICATIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement section 818 of Public Law 108-375, the Ronald W. Reagan 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/08/05                    70 FR 33659
Interim Final Rule Effective    06/08/05
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/08/05


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 
F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AK17
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3629. FAR CASE 2004-017, SMALL BUSINESS CREDIT FOR ALASKAN NATIVE 
CORPORATIONS AND INDIAN TRIBES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 52; 48 CFR 53

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement section 702 of Public Law 107-117, as amended by section 3003 
of Public Law 107-206 (43 U.S.C. 1626). The law permits subcontracts 
awarded to certain Alaskan Native Corporations (ANCs) to be counted 
towards a contractor's goals for subcontracting with small business 
(SB) and small disadvantaged business (SDB) concerns. The law also 
permits Indian tribes to be counted towards a contractor's goal for 
subcontracting with SB. This regulatory action was not subject to 
Office of Management Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/03/05                    70 FR 32553
NPRM Comment Period End         08/02/05


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 
F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AK18

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3630. FAR CASE 2004-014, BUY-BACK OF ASSETS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
revise the contract cost principle regarding depreciation. The rule 
adds language that addresses the allowability of depreciation costs of 
re-acquired assets involved in a sales and leaseback arrangement. This 
regulatory action was not subject to review under Executive Order 
12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 
U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/13/05                    70 FR 34080
NPRM Comment Period End         08/12/05


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 
F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AK19
_______________________________________________________________________




3631. FAR CASE 2004-012, PAST PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF ORDERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 42

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
require past performance evaluation of certain orders and to ensure 
that subcontracting management is addressed during evaluation of a 
contractor's past performance. This regulatory action was not subject 
to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 
804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/21/05                    70 FR 35601
NPRM Comment Period End         08/22/05


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 
F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AK20
_______________________________________________________________________




3632. FAR CASE 2004-033, INFLATION ADJUSTMENT OF ACQUISITION-RELATED 
THRESHOLDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1 to 2; 48 CFR 4 to 9; 48 CFR 12 to 13; 48 CFR 15 
to 17; 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 28; 48 CFR 30; 48 CFR 
32; 48 CFR 36; 48 CFR 42; 48 CFR 48; 48 CFR 49 to 50; 48 CFR 52 to 53

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
adjust acquisition-related thresholds for inflation. Section 807 of the 
Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
2005 (Pub. L. 108-375) requires that the FAR Council periodically 
adjust all statutory acquisition-related dollar thresholds in the FAR 
for inflation, except the statute does not permit escalation of 
acquisition-related dollar thresholds established by the Davis-Bacon 
Act, the Service Contract Act, or trade agreements. This rule also 
proposes to amend other acquisition-related thresholds that are based 
on policy rather than statute. This regulatory action was not subject 
to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 
804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/12/05                    70 FR 73415
NPRM Comment Period End         02/10/06


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 
F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AK26
_______________________________________________________________________




3633. FAR CASE 2004-018, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1; 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 7 ; 48 CFR 11; 48 CFR 39; . . 
 

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement the Information Technology (IT) Security provisions of the 
Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA) (title III 
of Pub. L. 107-347) and the E-Government Act of 2002 (E-Gov Act). This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule 
is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/30/05                    70 FR 57450
Correction                      11/14/05                    70 FR 69100
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/29/05


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 
F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AK29

[[Page 23537]]

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3634. FAR CASE 2004-025, GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1 ; 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 17 ; 48 CFR 31 ; 48 CFR 32; 
48 CFR 35; 48 CFR 42; 48 CFR 45; 48 CFR 49 ; 48 CFR 51 ; 48 CFR 52 ; 48 
CFR 53

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
simplify procedures, clarify language, and eliminate obsolete 
requirements related to the management and disposition of Government 
property in the possession of contractors. Various FAR parts are 
amended to implement a policy that fosters efficiency, flexibility, 
innovation, and creativity, while continuing to protect the 
Government's interest in the public's property. The proposed rule 
specifically impacts contracting officers, property administrators, and 
contractors responsible for the management of Government property. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866. This is not a major rule under 5 
U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/19/05                    70 FR 54878
NPRM Comment Period End         11/18/05


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 
F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AK30
_______________________________________________________________________




3635.  FAR CASE 2004-015, PAYMENT UNDER TIME-AND-
MATERIALS AND LABOR-HOUR CONTRACTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 16; 48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 
16.307, 16.601, 32.111, and 52.232-7 regarding payments under Time-and-
Materials (T&M) and Labor-Hour (LH) Contracts. This regulatory action 
was not subject to Office of Management review under Executive Order 
12866 dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 
U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/26/05                    70 FR 56314
NPRM Comment Period End         11/25/05
NPRM                            11/29/05                    70 FR 71448
NPRM Comment Period End         12/09/05


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.regulations.gov

URL For Public Comments:
www.acqnet.gov/far/proposedrules/proposed.htm

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 
F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AK32
_______________________________________________________________________




3636.  FAR CASE 2005-007, CENTRAL CONTRACTOR 
REGISTRATION--TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (TIN) VALIDATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 4; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
include the process of validating a Central Contractor Registration 
(CCR) registrant's taxpayer identification number (TIN) with the 
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to improve the quality of data in the 
Federal procurement system and CCR. This regulatory action was not 
subject to review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 
1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/19/05                    70 FR 60782
NPRM Comment Period End         12/19/05


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.regulations.gov

URL For Public Comments:
www.acqnet.gov/far/proposedrules/proposed.htm

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 
F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AK33
_______________________________________________________________________




3637.  FAR CASE 2005-022, EXEMPTION FROM BUY AMERICAN 
ACT FOR COMMERCIAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense 
Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) have agreed on an interim 
rule to implement section 517 of Division H, title V of the 
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005 (Pub. L. 108-447). Section 517 
authorizes exemption from the Buy American Act for acquisitions of 
information technology that are commercial items.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/03/06                      71 FR 223
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/06/06


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

[[Page 23538]]

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 
F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AK34
_______________________________________________________________________




3638.  FAR CASE 2005-015, COMMON IDENTIFICATION 
STANDARD FOR CONTRACTORS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 4; 48 CFR 7; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
address the contractor personal identification requirements in Homeland 
Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12, ``Policy for a Common 
Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors,'' and 
Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) Number 201, ``Personal 
Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors.''

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/03/06                      71 FR 208
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/06/06
Interim Final Rule Effective    01/03/06


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 
F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AK35
_______________________________________________________________________




3639.  FAR CASE 2005-030, TRADE AGREEMENTS--THRESHOLDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement the increased thresholds for the World Trade Organization 
Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements. This 
regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget 
review under Executive Order 12866. This rule is not a major rule under 
5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/05/06                      71 FR 864
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/06/06


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 
F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AK40
_______________________________________________________________________




3640.  FAR CASE 2005-011, CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL IN A 
THEATER OF OPERATIONS OR AT A DIPLOMATIC OR CONSULAR MISSION

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 7; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
address the issues of contractor personnel that are providing support 
to the mission of the United States Government in the theater of 
operations or at a diplomatic or consular mission outside the United 
States, but are not covered by the DoD clause for contractor personnel 
authorized to accompany the U.S. Armed Forces. This regulatory action 
was subject to review under section 6(b) of Executive Order 12866, 
dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 
804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 
F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AK42
_______________________________________________________________________


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






_______________________________________________________________________




3641. FAR CASE 2003-008, SHARE-IN-SAVINGS CONTRACTING

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 16; 48 CFR 39

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       01/30/06                     71 FR 4854

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4225

[[Page 23539]]

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ74
_______________________________________________________________________




3642. FAR CASE 2002-005, TRANSPORTATION: STANDARD INDUSTRY PRACTICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/03/06                      71 FR 200
Final Action Effective          02/02/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ84
_______________________________________________________________________




3643. FAR CASE 2003-023, PURCHASES FROM FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES--
REQUIREMENT FOR MARKET RESEARCH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/03/06                      71 FR 221

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AJ91
_______________________________________________________________________




3644. FAR CASE 2003-018, PERFORMANCE-BASED SERVICE ACQUISITION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/03/06                      71 FR 211

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AK00
_______________________________________________________________________




3645. FAR CASE 2004-027, FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS--AUSTRALIA AND MOROCCO

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/03/06                      71 FR 219

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AK09
_______________________________________________________________________




3646. FAR CASE 2003-024, ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN SUBCONTRACT NOTIFICATION 
REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 44

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/03/06                      71 FR 225

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AK10
_______________________________________________________________________




3647. FAR CASE 2002-004, LABOR STANDARDS FOR CONTRACTS INVOLVING 
CONSTRUCTION

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Duplicate of 9000-AJ79          06/08/05

RIN: 9000-AK13
_______________________________________________________________________




3648.  FAR CASE 2005-013, DELETION OF THE VERY SMALL 
BUSINESS PILOT PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
delete the Very Small Business Pilot Program. Under the pilot program, 
contracting officers were required to set-aside for very small business 
concerns certain acquisitions with an anticipated dollar value between 
$2,500 and $50,000. The Councils removed the FAR provisions because the 
legislative authority for the program terminated on September 30, 2003. 
This is not a significant regulatory action and, therefore, was not 
subject to review under section 6(b) of Executive Order 12866 
``Regulatory Planning and Review,'' dated September 30, 1993. This rule 
is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/03/06                      71 FR 220

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 
F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AK36
_______________________________________________________________________




3649.  FAR CASE 2005-026, REMOVAL OF SANCTIONS AGAINST 
LIBYA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
implement Executive Order 13357, which removed sanctions against Libya. 
This is not a significant regulatory action and, therefore, was not 
subject to review under section 6(b) of

[[Page 23540]]

Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review,'' dated 
September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/03/06                      71 FR 224

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 
F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AK37
_______________________________________________________________________




3650.  FAR CASE 2005-006, ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND 
CERTIFICATIONS--NAICS CODE/SIZE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to 
modify the provision regarding Annual Representations and 
Certifications to include a section whereby the contracting officer can 
insert the appropriate North American Industry Classification System 
(NAICS) code and small business size standard for the procurement. Its 
exclusion in the original drafting of the subject provision was an 
oversight. When the FAR provision is included in a solicitation, the 
provision regarding Small Business Program Representations, where this 
information is normally placed, is not included. Without this change, 
there is no standard way in which the NAICS code and small business 
size standard can be communicated to the vendor. This is not a 
significant regulatory action and, therefore, was not subject to review 
under section 6(b) of Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory Planning and 
Review,'' dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 
5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/03/06                      71 FR 226

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 
F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AK38
_______________________________________________________________________




3651.  FAR CASE 2003-024, ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN 
SUBCONTRACT NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 44; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)to 
modify the language regarding advance notification requirements. This 
is required to implement section 842 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004, Public Law 108-136, which 
resulted in revisions to 10 U.S.C. 2306(e). This regulatory action was 
not subject to review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 
1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/03/06                      71 FR 225

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 
F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 9000-AK39
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