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

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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (OPM)                                   


  



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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

5 CFR Ch. I

Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Office of Personnel Management.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This edition of the Unified Agenda of 
Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions includes the Regulatory 
Plan, which appears in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. 
OPM's Statement of Regulatory Priorities is included in part II.

 Linda M. Springer,

Director.

                               Office of Personnel Management--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3480        Employment in the Excepted Service....................................................    3206-AH83
3481        Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Regulations.........................................    3206-AK53
3482        Privacy Act Regulations...............................................................    3206-AK54
3483        Time-In Grade Rule Eliminated.........................................................    3206-AL18
3484        Recruitment, Selection, and Placement (General).......................................    3206-AL04
3485        Recruitment and Selection Through Competitive Examination.............................    3206-AL13
3486        Merit Promotion and Internal Placement................................................    3206-AI20
3487        Qualification Requirements (General)..................................................    3206-AL15
3488        Other Than Full-Time Employment (Part-Time, Seasonal, and Intermittent)...............    3206-AI22
3489        Representative Rate; Order of Release From Competitive Level; Assignment Rights.......    3206-AL19
3490        Reemployment Rights...................................................................    3206-AI19
3491        Medical Qualification Determinations..................................................    3206-AL14
3492        Training and Executive Management and Supervisory Development.........................    3206-AK75
3493        Critical Position Pay Authority.......................................................    3206-AK87
3494        Nonforeign Area Cost-of-Living Allowance Rates; Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin           3206-AL12
            Islands...............................................................................
3495        Suitability...........................................................................    3206-AL08
3496        Retirement--Court Orders Awarding Survivor Annuities; Correcting or Supplementing the     3206-AG28
            First Order Dividing Marital Property.................................................
3497        Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Program: Expanded Opportunities to        3206-AG63
            Elect Coverage, Miscellaneous Changes and Clarifications, and Plain Language Rewrite..
3498        Federal Employees Health Benefits Program Administrative Sanctions Clarifications.....    3206-AL16
3499        Procedures for States and Localities To Request Indemnification.......................    3206-AK68
3500        Office of Personnel Management Guidance on Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment of     3206-AL17
            Common Rule...........................................................................
3501        Internal Revenue Service Broadbanding Systems.........................................    3206-AL02
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                                Office of Personnel Management--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3502        Veterans' Preference..................................................................    3206-AL00
3503        Human Resources Management in Agencies................................................    3206-AJ92
3504        Changes in Pay Administration Rules for General Schedule Employees....................    3206-AK88
3505        Reasonable Accommodation Language for Vacancy Announcements...........................    3206-AJ11
3506        SES Performance Pay...................................................................    3206-AL20
3507        Awards................................................................................    3206-AJ65
3508        Awards................................................................................    3206-AL06
3509        Classification Under the General Schedule.............................................    3206-AH38
3510        Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention Incentives.....................................    3206-AK81
3511        Job Grading Reviews and Appeals of Federal Wage System Employees......................    3206-AI14
3512        Allotments From Federal Employees.....................................................    3206-AJ88
3513        Pay Administration (General)..........................................................    3206-AK74
3514        Locality-Based Comparability Payments and Evacuation Payments.........................    3206-AL09

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3515        Pay Administration Under the Fair Labor Standards Act.................................    3206-AK89
3516        Reemployment of Civilian Retirees to Meet Exceptional Employment Needs................    3206-AI32
3517        Allowances and Differentials..........................................................    3206-AL07
3518        Implementation of Title II of the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination    3206-AK55
            and Retaliation Act of 2002--Reporting and Best Practices.............................
3519        National Security Investigations......................................................    3206-AC21
3520        Investigations........................................................................    3206-AB92
3521        Retirement; Coverage--Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities..........................    3206-AH57
3522        Retirement--State Income Tax Withholding Instrumentalities............................    3206-AH62
3523        Coverage for Certain Employees of the District of Columbia............................    3206-AI02
3524        Retirement, Health, and Life Insurance Coverage for Certain Employees of the District     3206-AI55
            of Columbia Under the District of Columbia Courts and Justice Technical Corrections
            Act of 1998...........................................................................
3525        Continuation of Eligibility for Certain Civil Service Benefits for Former Federal         3206-AJ55
            Employees of the Civilian Marksmanship Program........................................
3526        Correction of Retirement Coverage Errors Under the Federal Erroneous Retirement           3206-AJ38
            Coverage Correction Act...............................................................
3527        Retirement--General Administration....................................................    3206-AI83
3528        Retirement--FERS Basic Annuity........................................................    3206-AE73
3529        Retirement--Credit for Military Service...............................................    3206-AG58
3530        Retirement Coverage of Air Traffic Controllers........................................    3206-AK73
3531        Retirement--Credit for Certain Government Service Performed Abroad....................    3206-AK84
3532        Retirement--FERS Elections of Coverage................................................    3206-AG96
3533        Retirement Coverage and Service Credit Elections Available to Current and Former          3206-AJ72
            Nonappropriated Fund Employees........................................................
3534        Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program: Miscellaneous Changes, Corrections, and         3206-AK99
            Clarifications........................................................................
3535        Federal Employees' Health Benefits (FEHB) Program: Payment of Premiums for Periods of     3206-AG66
            Leave Without Pay or Insufficient Pay.................................................
3536        Federal Employees' Health Benefits (FEHB) Program: Waiver of Requirements for             3206-AI62
            Continued Coverage During Retirement..................................................
3537        Suspension of Peace Corps Eligibles' Enrollment in the Federal Employees Health           3206-AK90
            Benefits (FEHB) Program...............................................................
3538        Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: Discontinuance of Health Plan in an            3206-AK95
            Emergency.............................................................................
3539        FEHB Coverage and Premiums for Active Duty Members of the Military....................    3206-AK98
3540        Implementation of Flexible Spending Accounts for Executive Branch Federal Employees       3206-AJ66
            Participating in the Federal Employees' Health Benefits Program.......................
3541        Federal Employee Dental and Vision Benefits...........................................    3206-AL03
3542        Programs for Specific Positions and Examinations (Miscellaneous)......................    3206-AK86
3543        Solicitation of Federal Civilian and Uniformed Service Personnel for Contributions to     3206-AL05
            Private Voluntary Organizations--Eligibility and Public Accountability Standards......
3544        Federal Executive Boards..............................................................    3206-AJ68
3545        General and Miscellaneous.............................................................    3206-AJ97
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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3546        Agency Authority to Take Personnel Actions in a National Emergency....................    3206-AK65
3547        Enterprise Human Resource Integration (EHRI)..........................................    3206-AK40
3548        Recruitment and Selection Through Competitive Examination.............................    3206-AJ52
3549        Repayment of Student Loans............................................................    3206-AK51
3550        Pay Administration; Availability Pay for Criminal Investigators.......................    3206-AJ49
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                                Office of Personnel Management--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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3551        OPM Employee Responsibilities and Conduct.............................................    3206-AJ69

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3552        Excepted Service--New Freedom Appointment of Persons With Disabilities and Career and     3206-AK58
            Career-Conditional Employment.........................................................
3553        Excepted Service--Student Program.....................................................    3206-AK59
3554        Personnel Management in Agencies--Employee Surveys....................................    3206-AK77
3555        Temporary Assignment of Employees Between Federal, State, Local, and Indian Tribal        3206-AJ94
            Governments...........................................................................
3556        SARA (Service Acquisition Reform Act).................................................    3206-AK85
3557        Prevailing Rate Systems; North American Industry Classification System Based Federal      3206-AK94
            Wage System Wage Surveys..............................................................
3558        Senior Executive Service Pay..........................................................    3206-AL01
3559        Nonforeign Area Cost-of-Living Allowances; Rate Changes...............................    3206-AK67
3560        Nonforeign Area Cost-of-Living Allowances: 2005 Survey Rate Changes...................    3206-AK97
3561        Absence and Leave.....................................................................    3206-AK61
3562        Absence and Leave--SES Annual Leave...................................................    3206-AK72
3563        Absence and Leave--Creditable Service.................................................    3206-AK80
3564        Absence and Leave; Use of Restored Annual Leave.......................................    3206-AK93
3565        Implementation of Title II of the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination    3206-AJ93
            and Retaliation Act of 2002--Judgment Fund............................................
3566        Implementation of Title II of the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination    3206-AK38
            and Retaliation Act of 2002--Notification and Training................................
3567        Notification of Post-Employment Restrictions..........................................    3206-AK60
3568        Suitability...........................................................................    3206-AK69
3569        Employee Responsibilities and Conduct.................................................    3206-AJ74
3570        Training Reporting Requirements.......................................................    3206-AK46
3571        Solicitation of Federal Civilian and Uniformed Service Personnel for Contributions to     3206-AK79
            Private Voluntary Organizations.......................................................
3572        National Security Personnel System....................................................    3206-AK76
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Office of Personnel Management (OPM)                Proposed Rule Stage


  



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3480. EMPLOYMENT IN THE EXCEPTED SERVICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 213

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The revised regulations will make it easier for agencies to 
appoint persons in the excepted service, by allowing them to create 
better and more efficient employment procedures

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Christina Vay, Division of Strategic Human Resources, 
Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH83
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3481. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA) REGULATIONS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 294

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AK53
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3482. PRIVACY ACT REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 297

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Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/07
Final Action                    12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AK54
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3483. [bull] TIME-IN GRADE RULE ELIMINATED

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

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 5 USC 1104; 5 USC 3301

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The abolishment of the time-in-grade restriction on 
advancement to positions in the General Schedule would eliminate the 
52-week service requirement for promotions. If the requirement is 
abolished, employees must continue to meet qualification requirements 
which may require certain lengths of experience.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Christina Vay, Division of Strategic Human Resources, 
Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Duplicate of 3206-AG06
RIN: 3206-AL18
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3484. [bull] RECRUITMENT, SELECTION, AND PLACEMENT (GENERAL)

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

Legal Authority: 5 USC 101; 5 USC 1104; 5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3301

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 330

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing to 
revise the rules on Federal vacancy announcements, reemployment 
priority list requirements, positions restricted to preference 
eligibles, time after competitive appointment, the Career Transition 
Assistance Plan (CTAP), and the Interagency CTAP. The proposed rules 
enhance the clarity of the regulations, memorialize certain 
longstanding OPM policies, remove expired statutory placement 
assistance programs, reorganize information for ease of reading, and 
revise certain placement assistance program provisions for consistency 
and program improvements.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AL04
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3485. [bull] RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION THROUGH COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 1104; 5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 332

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing to 
amend its regulations governing recruitment and selection through 
competitive examination primarily to clarify the distinction between 
objections, pass overs, and suitability determinations. OPM is also 
proposing to amend the definition section of this part to make the 
regulations more readable and to remove the section in this part 
dealing with filling certain postmaster positions because the 
information is obsolete.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AL13
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3486. MERIT PROMOTION AND INTERNAL PLACEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 316; 5 CFR 335

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AI20
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3487. [bull] QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (GENERAL)

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

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301 to 3302; 5 USC 3304

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 338

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This is part of OPM's attempt to review and revise 
regulations for clarity, and to include website address of where 
qualification standards maybe reviewed.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cynthia Diane, Division for Strategic Human Capacity 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW, Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-2329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AL15
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3488. OTHER THAN FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT (PART-TIME, SEASONAL, AND 
INTERMITTENT)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 340; 5 CFR 110

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AI22
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3489. [bull] REPRESENTATIVE RATE; ORDER OF RELEASE FROM COMPETITIVE 
LEVEL; ASSIGNMENT RIGHTS

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

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3502(a)

CFR Citation: 5 USC 351

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations clarify representative rate as used in 
OPM's retention regulations. Specifically, these regulations clarify 
how an Agency determines employees' retention rights when the Agency 
has positions in one or more pay bands. These regulations also clarify 
the order in which an Agency releases employees from a competitive 
level. Finally, these regulations clarify how an Agency determines 
employees' retention rights when a competitive area includes more than 
one local commuting area.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas A. Glennon, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2205
Fax: 202 606-2329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AL19
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3490. REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 352

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management proposes regulations to 
update provisions to conform to law allowing employees assigned to 
international organizations under certain conditions to maintain FERS 
and FICA retirement coverage, and to eliminate entitlement to an 
equalization allowance upon return to Federal service. The current 
regulations require updates because they are outdated.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Ginley, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI19
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3491. [bull] MEDICAL QUALIFICATION DETERMINATIONS

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

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301 to 3302; 5 USC 3312(b); 5 USC 3318(b)

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 339

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing to 
amend its regulations governing medical qualifications determinations 
primarily to update references and language, add definitions, clarify 
coverage and applicability, and address the need for medical testing/
examination or medical documentation of an employee whose job has no 
physical standards or physical requirements.

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Phil Spottswood, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW, Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-1389
Fax: 202 606-2329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AL14
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3492. TRAINING AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISORY DEVELOPMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 41

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 410

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AK75
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3493. CRITICAL POSITION PAY AUTHORITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5377

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 535

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joe Ratcliffe, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2838
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK87
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3494. [bull] NONFOREIGN AREA COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCE RATES; PUERTO RICO 
AND THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5941

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 591

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is publishing a proposed 
regulation to change the cost-of-living allowance rates received by 
certain white-collar Federal and U.S. Postal Service employees in 
Alaska, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The changes are the 
result of living-cost surveys conducted by OPM in 2005 and interim 
adjustments OPM calculated based on relative Consumer Price Index 
differences between the cost-of-living allowance areas and the 
Washington, DC, area.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donald L. Paquin, Human Resources and Systems Service, 
Office of Compensation Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2838
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AL12
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3495. [bull] SUITABILITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 7301; 5 USC 7701

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 731

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) will propose to 
amend its regulations governing Federal employment suitability to 
authorize agencies to debar from employment for up to three years those 
found unsuitable, extend the suitability process to those applying for 
or who are in positions that can be non-competitively converted to the 
competitive service, provide additional procedural protections for 
those found unsuitable for Federal employment, and clarify the scope of 
authority for the Merit Systems Protection Board to review actions 
taken under the regulations. OPM is also proposing changes to make the 
regulations more readable.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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Agency Contact: Gary Wahlert, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St. NW, Washington, DC 
20415
Phone: 202 606-2930
Fax: 202 606-2613
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AL08
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3496. RETIREMENT--COURT ORDERS AWARDING SURVIVOR ANNUITIES; CORRECTING 
OR SUPPLEMENTING THE FIRST ORDER DIVIDING MARITAL PROPERTY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 838

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Jennings, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20415-0001
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG28
_______________________________________________________________________




3497. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' GROUP LIFE INSURANCE (FEGLI) PROGRAM: EXPANDED 
OPPORTUNITIES TO ELECT COVERAGE, MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES AND 
CLARIFICATIONS, AND PLAIN LANGUAGE REWRITE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8716

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 870

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AG63
_______________________________________________________________________




3498. [bull] FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE 
SANCTIONS CLARIFICATIONS

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

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8902

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend several provisions of the regulations 
implementing the FEHBP health care provider administrative sanctions 
statute in order to (a) clarify language that has been subject to 
misinterpretation by persons to whom the regulation applies and (b) 
improve procedural efficiency of OPM's administrative sanctions 
operations, without affecting the rights of any individual subject to 
the regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: J. David Cope, Debarring Official, Office of the 
Inspector General, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2851
Fax: 202 606-2153
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AL16
_______________________________________________________________________




3499. PROCEDURES FOR STATES AND LOCALITIES TO REQUEST INDEMNIFICATION

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 911

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AK68
_______________________________________________________________________




3500. [bull] OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE ON NONPROCUREMENT 
SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT OF COMMON RULE

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

Legal Authority: OMB Controller's April 4, 2006 Memorandum; 2 CFR 
180.35

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 919

[[Page 74053]]

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory action will implement OMB's instructions on 
replacing agency-specific issuances of the Nonprocurement Suspension 
and Debarment Common Rule with a brief part in 2 CFR Chapter 17, 
indicating that OPM is adopting the guidance OMB issued as 2 CFR part 
180 on August 31, 2005, and providing OPM guidance to supplement the 
OMB guidance

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06
Final Action                    02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: J. David Cope, Debarring Official, Office of the 
Inspector General, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2851
Fax: 202 606-2153
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AL17
_______________________________________________________________________




3501. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE BROADBANDING SYSTEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 5 USC 9509(b)

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 9501

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing proposed 
regulations to revise the criteria for Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 
broadbanding systems. The proposed regulations would provide the 
Department of the Treasury with the flexibility, in coordination with 
OPM, to establish broader pay bands for covered IRS employees. The 
proposed regulations also would establish a more direct relationship 
between pay and performance. Finally, the proposed regulations would 
revise the criteria consistent with the changes in the General Schedule 
pay administration rules made by the Federal Workforce Flexibility Act 
of 2004 and OPM implementing regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AL02
_______________________________________________________________________


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3502. VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 2108

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 211

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/09/06                    71 FR 33375
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Scott A. Wilander, Division of Strategic Human 
Resources, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW, 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AL00
_______________________________________________________________________




3503. HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN AGENCIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 107-296

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing proposed 
regulations to: Make subpart A of 5 CFR 250 more readable; and 
Implement the requirement in Public Law 107--296, section 1304 for OPM 
to design a set of systems and metrics for assessing human capital 
management by Federal agencies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/23/06                    71 FR 29593
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
http://www.opm.gov/strategic--management--of--human--capital/
index.asp

URL For Public Comments:
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/leaving.cgi?from= leavingfr.html&log=linklog& tohttp://www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Chuck Grimes, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 418-3163
Fax: 202 606-2548
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ92
_______________________________________________________________________




3504. CHANGES IN PAY ADMINISTRATION RULES FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE EMPLOYEES

Priority: Other Significant

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

[[Page 74054]]

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/31/05                    70 FR 31278
Correction                      12/19/05                    70 FR 74995
Final Action                    06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AK88
_______________________________________________________________________




3505. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION LANGUAGE FOR VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/11/01                    66 FR 63905
Interim Final Rule Effective    01/10/02
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/11/02
Final Action                    09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AJ11
_______________________________________________________________________




3506. [bull] SES PERFORMANCE PAY

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

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5307

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 430

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Final regulations will replace interim regulations published 
in 2004, updating and finalizing the regulations based on lessons 
learned from 2 years of certifying agency SES and SL/ST performance 
management systems.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/29/04                    69 FR 45548
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/30/04
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/30/04
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul R. Thompson, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-8046
Fax: 202 606-1637
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Previously reported as 3206-AJ86
RIN: 3206-AL20
_______________________________________________________________________




3507. AWARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 4506

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 450, subpart C

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen English, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-8046
Fax: 202 606-1637
Email: executiveresources [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ65
_______________________________________________________________________




3508. [bull] AWARDS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 4302; 5 USC 4501; 5 USC 4503; 5 USC 4506

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 451

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing final 
regulations regarding the employee awards program. These revisions 
clarify that performance-based cash awards are granted on the basis of 
a rating of record of ``fully successful'' or equivalent or higher. In 
addition, performance-based cash awards programs, as designed and 
applied, must make meaningful distinctions based on levels of 
performance. The

[[Page 74055]]

proposed changes are designed to ensure that better performers receive 
greater recognition.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/21/06                    71 FR 35561
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barbara Colchao, Division of Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2720
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AL06
_______________________________________________________________________




3509. CLASSIFICATION UNDER THE GENERAL SCHEDULE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5112

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM Comment Period End         04/29/05
Direct Final Rule               06/30/06                    71 FR 37489
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AH38
_______________________________________________________________________




3510. RECRUITMENT, RELOCATION, AND RETENTION INCENTIVES

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 530; 5 CFR 575

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/13/05                    70 FR 25732
Correction                      12/19/05                    70 FR 74995
Final Action                    06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AK81
_______________________________________________________________________




3511. JOB GRADING REVIEWS AND APPEALS OF FEDERAL WAGE SYSTEM EMPLOYEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5346

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 532, subpart G

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AI14
_______________________________________________________________________




3512. ALLOTMENTS FROM FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 550

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing interim 
regulations on the use of OPM's allotment authority to allow for salary 
reductions made as part of a flexible benefits plan.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brenda Roberts, Human Resources Systems Service, Office 
of Compensation Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street 
NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824

RIN: 3206-AJ88
_______________________________________________________________________




3513. PAY ADMINISTRATION (GENERAL)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5550b

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 550

Legal Deadline: None

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

[[Page 74056]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/27/05                     70 FR 3855
Final Action                    06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AK74
_______________________________________________________________________




3514. [bull] LOCALITY-BASED COMPARABILITY PAYMENTS AND EVACUATION 
PAYMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5115; 5 USC 5307; 5 USC 5338

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 530; 5 CFR 550

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing interim 
regulations concerning pay actions for employees affected by a pandemic 
health crisis. The interim regulations clarify the rules for 
determining an employee's official worksite when he or she teleworks 
from an alternative worksite during an emergency situation, such as a 
pandemic health crisis. In addition, the interim regulations permit an 
agency to provide evacuation payments to an employee who is ordered to 
evacuate from his or her regular worksite and directed to work from 
home during a pandemic health crisis. These regulations are being 
issued as part of OPM's efforts to provide agencies with guidance to 
ensure they are able to fulfill their critical missions while at the 
same time protect their employees should a pandemic influenza outbreak 
occur.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/17/06                    71 FR 47692
Interim Final Rule Effective    09/18/06
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/16/06
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AL09
_______________________________________________________________________




3515. PAY ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 29 USC 201 et seq

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 551

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/25/06                    71 FR 30301
Final Action                    02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AK89
_______________________________________________________________________




3516. REEMPLOYMENT OF CIVILIAN RETIREES TO MEET EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYMENT 
NEEDS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8344; 5 USC 8468

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 553

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing proposed 
regulations to amend the criteria under which OPM may grant dual 
compensation (salary offset) waivers on a case-by-case basis, or 
delegate waiver authority to agencies. This amendment clarifies that 
OPM may grant or delegate to agencies the authority to grant such 
waivers in situations resulting from emergencies posing an immediate 
and direct threat to life or property or situations resulting from 
unusual circumstances that do not involve an emergency. The proposed 
changes will make it easier for agencies to reemploy needed individuals 
when faced with unusual circumstances. In addition, we are proposing to 
amend the section headings to avoid redundancy. This amendment is also 
removing information concerning military employees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/21/06                    71 FR 41376
NPRM Comment Period End         09/19/06
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AI32
_______________________________________________________________________




3517. [bull] ALLOWANCES AND DIFFERENTIALS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5903

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 591

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing proposed 
regulations to increase the maximum annual uniform allowance rate. When 
civilian Federal employees are required to wear a uniform in the 
performance of their duties agencies must pay a uniform allowance or 
furnish a

[[Page 74057]]

uniform. OPM is proposing to increase the maximum annual uniform 
allowance rate from $400 to $500.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/30/06                    71 FR 37507
Final Action                    06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AL07
_______________________________________________________________________




3518. IMPLEMENTATION OF TITLE II OF THE NOTIFICATION AND FEDERAL 
EMPLOYEE ANTIDISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION ACT OF 2002--REPORTING AND 
BEST PRACTICES

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 724

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/25/06                     71 FR 4053
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Allen, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2838
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK55
_______________________________________________________________________




3519. NATIONAL SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 732

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/23/91                    56 FR 18650
Interim Final Rule              09/16/94                    59 FR 47527
Interim Final Rule Effective 
Date                            10/17/94
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AC21
_______________________________________________________________________




3520. INVESTIGATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 736

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/23/91                    56 FR 18650
Begin Review                    10/01/93
Interim Final Rule              09/16/94                    59 FR 47527
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AB92
_______________________________________________________________________




3521. RETIREMENT; COVERAGE--NONAPPROPRIATED FUND INSTRUMENTALITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347

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

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/09/96                    61 FR 41714
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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Email: [email protected]

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




3522. RETIREMENT--STATE INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING INSTRUMENTALITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/23/99                    64 FR 33429
Final Action                    09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AH62
_______________________________________________________________________




3523. COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/30/97                    62 FR 50995
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/01/97
Final Action                    09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AI02
_______________________________________________________________________




3524. RETIREMENT, HEALTH, AND LIFE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN 
EMPLOYEES OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA UNDER THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 
COURTS AND JUSTICE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT OF 1998

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 105-274

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/31/99                    64 FR 15286
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/29/99
Final Action                    09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AI55
_______________________________________________________________________




3525. CONTINUATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN CIVIL SERVICE BENEFITS FOR 
FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES OF THE CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/03/02                    67 FR 38210
NPRM Comment Period End         08/02/02
Final Action                    09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AJ55

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3526. CORRECTION OF RETIREMENT COVERAGE ERRORS UNDER THE FEDERAL 
ERRONEOUS RETIREMENT COVERAGE CORRECTION ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-265

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 839

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/19/01                    66 FR 15605
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/19/01
Final Action                    09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AJ38
_______________________________________________________________________




3527. RETIREMENT--GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 841

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/20/00                    65 FR 21119
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/20/00
Final Action                    03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AI83
_______________________________________________________________________




3528. RETIREMENT--FERS BASIC ANNUITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8461

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 842, subparts B to G

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AE73
_______________________________________________________________________




3529. RETIREMENT--CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 842.306; 5 CFR 842.307

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AG58
_______________________________________________________________________




3530. RETIREMENT COVERAGE OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8461(g)

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 842

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/06/05                    70 FR 32709
Final Action                    03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AK73
_______________________________________________________________________




3531. RETIREMENT--CREDIT FOR CERTAIN GOVERNMENT SERVICE PERFORMED ABROAD

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 107-228, sec 321

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 842

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/29/05                    70 FR 50951
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/29/05
Final Action                    09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AK84
_______________________________________________________________________




3532. RETIREMENT--FERS ELECTIONS OF COVERAGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 846

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/21/87                    52 FR 19235
Interim Final Rule              09/13/93                    58 FR 47821
Interim Final Rule              06/18/98                    63 FR 33231
Final Action                    09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AG96
_______________________________________________________________________




3533. RETIREMENT COVERAGE AND SERVICE CREDIT ELECTIONS AVAILABLE TO 
CURRENT AND FORMER NONAPPROPRIATED FUND EMPLOYEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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




3534. FEDERAL LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE PROGRAM: MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES, 
CORRECTIONS, AND CLARIFICATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 9008

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 875

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/14/06                    71 FR 19459
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AK99

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3535. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS (FEHB) PROGRAM: PAYMENT OF 
PREMIUMS FOR PERIODS OF LEAVE WITHOUT PAY OR INSUFFICIENT PAY

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8913

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/22/96                    61 FR 37807
NPRM                            06/16/06                    71 FR 34849
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AG66
_______________________________________________________________________




3536. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS (FEHB) PROGRAM: WAIVER OF 
REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTINUED COVERAGE DURING RETIREMENT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8913

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/07/06                    71 FR 44592
NPRM Comment Period End         10/06/06
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AI62
_______________________________________________________________________




3537. SUSPENSION OF PEACE CORPS ELIGIBLES' ENROLLMENT IN THE FEDERAL 
EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS (FEHB) PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8913

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/30/05                    70 FR 71749
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AK90
_______________________________________________________________________




3538. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM: DISCONTINUANCE OF 
HEALTH PLAN IN AN EMERGENCY

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8913

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/07/06                    71 FR 11287
NPRM Comment Period End         05/08/06
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AK95

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3539. FEHB COVERAGE AND PREMIUMS FOR ACTIVE DUTY MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8913

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AK98
_______________________________________________________________________




3540. IMPLEMENTATION OF FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS FOR EXECUTIVE BRANCH 
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATING IN THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH 
BENEFITS PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 892

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AJ66
_______________________________________________________________________




3541. FEDERAL EMPLOYEE DENTAL AND VISION BENEFITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8962 ; 5 USC 8992

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 894

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AL03
_______________________________________________________________________




3542. PROGRAMS FOR SPECIFIC POSITIONS AND EXAMINATIONS (MISCELLANEOUS)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 930

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/21/05                    70 FR 75745
NPRM Comment Period End         02/21/06
Final Action                    03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AK86

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3543. [bull] SOLICITATION OF FEDERAL CIVILIAN AND UNIFORMED SERVICE 
PERSONNEL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO PRIVATE VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS--
ELIGIBILITY AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY STANDARDS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: EO 12353; 47 FR 12785

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 950

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The OPM is issuing proposed changes in eligibility 
requirements and public accountability standards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/29/06                    71 FR 37003
NPRM Comment Period End         08/14/06
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AL05
_______________________________________________________________________




3544. FEDERAL EXECUTIVE BOARDS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 960

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/25/02                    67 FR 70559
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AJ68
_______________________________________________________________________




3545. GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 5 CFR 1

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 990

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hakeem Basheerud-Deen, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1434
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ97
_______________________________________________________________________


Office of Personnel Management (OPM)                  Long-Term Actions


  



_______________________________________________________________________




3546. AGENCY AUTHORITY TO TAKE PERSONNEL ACTIONS IN A NATIONAL EMERGENCY

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 230

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Ginley, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK65
_______________________________________________________________________




3547. ENTERPRISE HUMAN RESOURCE INTEGRATION (EHRI)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 2951

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 293

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Eric Bryant, Personnel Systems Group, Office of 
Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415

[[Page 74064]]

Phone: 202 606-2463
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK40
_______________________________________________________________________




3548. RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION THROUGH COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301 to 3302

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 332

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/15/02                     67 FR 7055
Interim Final Rule Effective    02/15/02
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/16/02
Final Action                    12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AJ52
_______________________________________________________________________




3549. REPAYMENT OF STUDENT LOANS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5379

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 537

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AK51
_______________________________________________________________________




3550. PAY ADMINISTRATION; AVAILABILITY PAY FOR CRIMINAL INVESTIGATORS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 550

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/23/94                    59 FR 66149
Second Interim Final Rule       01/29/99                     64 FR 4517
NPRM                            12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AJ49
_______________________________________________________________________


Office of Personnel Management (OPM)                  Completed Actions


  



_______________________________________________________________________




3551. OPM EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONDUCT

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 1001

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/01/06                    71 FR 43345
Final Action Effective          08/31/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Wade Plunkett
Phone: 202 606-1700

RIN: 3206-AJ69
_______________________________________________________________________




3552. EXCEPTED SERVICE--NEW FREEDOM APPOINTMENT OF PERSONS WITH 
DISABILITIES AND CAREER AND CAREER-CONDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 213

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Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/26/06                    71 FR 42241
Final Action Effective          08/25/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dede Dessommes
Phone: 202 606-0830
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK58
_______________________________________________________________________




3553. EXCEPTED SERVICE--STUDENT PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 213

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/11/06                    71 FR 18161
Final Action Effective          05/11/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hakeem Basheerud-Deen
Phone: 202 606-1434
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK59
_______________________________________________________________________




3554. PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT IN AGENCIES--EMPLOYEE SURVEYS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 250

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/24/06                    71 FR 49979
Final Action Effective          01/01/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hakeem Basheerud-Deen
Phone: 202 606-1434
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

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




3555. TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT OF EMPLOYEES BETWEEN FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, 
AND INDIAN TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 334

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/18/06                    71 FR 54565

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AJ94
_______________________________________________________________________




3556. SARA (SERVICE ACQUISITION REFORM ACT)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 337

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/12/06                    71 FR 53545

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Watson
Phone: 202 606-2329
Fax: 202 606-2329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK85
_______________________________________________________________________




3557. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION 
SYSTEM BASED FEDERAL WAGE SYSTEM WAGE SURVEYS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 532

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/20/06                    71 FR 35373
Final Action Effective          07/20/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Allen
Phone: 202 606-2838
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK94
_______________________________________________________________________




3558. SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE PAY

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 534

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/10/06                    71 FR 38753
Final Action Effective          07/10/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jo Ann Perrini
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AL01
_______________________________________________________________________




3559. NONFOREIGN AREA COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCES; RATE CHANGES

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 591

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/02/06                    71 FR 43897

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donald L. Paquin
Phone: 202 606-2838
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK67
_______________________________________________________________________




3560. NONFOREIGN AREA COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCES: 2005 SURVEY RATE 
CHANGES

Priority: Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 591

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/23/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donald L. Paquin
Phone: 202 606-2838
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Duplicate of 3206-AL12
RIN: 3206-AK97
_______________________________________________________________________




3561. ABSENCE AND LEAVE

Priority: Other Significant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/17/06                    71 FR 47693
Final Action Effective          09/18/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Dobson
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK61
_______________________________________________________________________




3562. ABSENCE AND LEAVE--SES ANNUAL LEAVE

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 630

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/19/06                    71 FR 61633
Final Action Effective          11/20/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Dobson
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK72
_______________________________________________________________________




3563. ABSENCE AND LEAVE--CREDITABLE SERVICE

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 630

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/18/06                    71 FR 54567
Final Action Effective          10/18/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Dobson
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK80
_______________________________________________________________________




3564. ABSENCE AND LEAVE; USE OF RESTORED ANNUAL LEAVE

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 630

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       11/22/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donald J. Winstead
Phone: 202 606-2880
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK93
_______________________________________________________________________




3565. IMPLEMENTATION OF TITLE II OF THE NOTIFICATION AND FEDERAL 
EMPLOYEE ANTIDISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION ACT OF 2002--JUDGMENT FUND

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 724

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/10/06                    71 FR 27185

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary D. Wahlert
Phone: 202 606-2930
Fax: 202 606-2613
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ93
_______________________________________________________________________




3566. IMPLEMENTATION OF TITLE II OF THE NOTIFICATION AND FEDERAL 
EMPLOYEE ANTIDISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION ACT OF 2002--NOTIFICATION 
AND TRAINING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 724

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/20/06                    71 FR 41095
Final Action Effective          09/18/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary D. Wahlert
Phone: 202 606-2930
Fax: 202 606-2613
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK38
_______________________________________________________________________




3567. NOTIFICATION OF POST-EMPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 730

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/16/06                    71 FR 13525
Final Action Effective          04/17/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brenda Roberts
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824

RIN: 3206-AK60
_______________________________________________________________________




3568. SUITABILITY

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 731

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged with 3206-AL08           06/02/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Pekrul
Phone: 202 606-1622

[[Page 74067]]

Fax: 202 606-2372
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK69
_______________________________________________________________________




3569. EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONDUCT

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 735

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/11/06                    71 FR 46073
Final Action Effective          09/11/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Wade Plunkett
Phone: 202 606-1700

RIN: 3206-AJ74
_______________________________________________________________________




3570. TRAINING REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/16/06                    71 FR 28545

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AK46
_______________________________________________________________________




3571. SOLICITATION OF FEDERAL CIVILIAN AND UNIFORMED SERVICE PERSONNEL 
FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO PRIVATE VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 950

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       06/29/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AK79
_______________________________________________________________________




3572. NATIONAL SECURITY PERSONNEL SYSTEM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 9901

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/01/05                    70 FR 66116
Final Action Effective          11/28/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy H. Kichak
Phone: 202 606-6500
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK76
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