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





Office of Personnel Management





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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: Stephen D. Hickman, (202) 606-1973.

 Linda M. Springer,

Director,
U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

                               Office of Personnel Management--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3132        Employment in the Excepted Service....................................................    3206-AH83
3133        Amendment of Federal Policy Regarding the Collection and Protection of Social Security    3206-AL24
            Numbers...............................................................................
3134        Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Regulations.........................................    3206-AK53
3135        Privacy Act Regulations...............................................................    3206-AK54
3136        Testimony by OPM Employees and Production of Official Records in Legal Proceedings....    3206-AL22
3137        Time-In Grade Rule Eliminated.........................................................    3206-AL18
3138        Disabled Veterans Documentation.......................................................    3206-AL29
3139        Recruitment, Selection, and Placement (General).......................................    3206-AL04
3140        Recruitment and Selection Through Competitive Examination.............................    3206-AL13
3141        Merit Promotion and Internal Placement................................................    3206-AI20
3142        Qualification Requirements (General)..................................................    3206-AL15
3143        Other Than Full-Time Employment (Part-Time, Seasonal, and Intermittent)...............    3206-AI22
3144        Representative Rate; Order of Release From Competitive Level; Assignment Rights.......    3206-AL19
3145        Reemployment Rights...................................................................    3206-AI19
3146        Medical Qualification Determinations..................................................    3206-AL14
3147        Training and Executive Management and Supervisory Development.........................    3206-AK75
3148        SES Performance Pay...................................................................    3206-AL25
3149        Critical Position Pay Authority.......................................................    3206-AK87
3150        Pay Administration; Availability Pay for Criminal Investigators.......................    3206-AJ49
3151        Nonforeign Area Cost-of-Living Allowance Rates--Alaska, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin          3206-AL28
            Islands, Hawaii, and Guam.............................................................
3152        Political Activities of Federal Employees.............................................    3206-AL23
3153        Amendments To Clarify Adverse Action Rules............................................    3206-AL30
3154        Retirement--Court Orders Awarding Survivor Annuities; Correcting or Supplementing the     3206-AG28
            First Order Dividing Marital Property.................................................
3155        Federal Employees' Health Benefits Program Administrative Sanctions Clarifications....    3206-AL16
3156        Procedures for States and Localities To Request Indemnification.......................    3206-AK68
3157        Office of Personnel Management Guidance on Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment of     3206-AL17
            Common Rule...........................................................................
3158        Internal Revenue Service Broadbanding Systems.........................................    3206-AL02
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3159        Veterans' Preference (Section 610 Review).............................................    3206-AL33
3160        Human Resources Management in Agencies................................................    3206-AJ92
3161        Changes in Pay Administration Rules for General Schedule Employees....................    3206-AK88
3162        Reasonable Accommodation Language for Vacancy Announcements...........................    3206-AJ11
3163        Recruitment and Selection Through Competitive Examination.............................    3206-AJ52
3164        Awards................................................................................    3206-AJ65
3165        Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention Incentives.....................................    3206-AK81
3166        General Schedule Locality Pay Areas...................................................    3206-AL27
3167        Repayment of Student Loans............................................................    3206-AK51
3168        Allotments From Federal Employees.....................................................    3206-AJ88
3169        Pay Administration (General)..........................................................    3206-AK74

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3170        Locality-Based Comparability Payments and Evacuation Payments.........................    3206-AL09
3171        Pay Administration Under the Fair Labor Standards Act.................................    3206-AK89
3172        Reemployment of Civilian Retirees To Meet Exceptional Employment Needs................    3206-AI32
3173        Allowances and Differentials..........................................................    3206-AL07
3174        Nonforeign Area Cost-of-Living Allowance Rates; Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin           3206-AL12
            Islands...............................................................................
3175        Emergency Leave Transfer Program......................................................    3206-AL26
3176        Suitability...........................................................................    3206-AL08
3177        National Security Investigations......................................................    3206-AC21
3178        Investigations........................................................................    3206-AB92
3179        Retirement; Coverage--Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities..........................    3206-AH57
3180        Retirement--State Income Tax Withholding Instrumentalities............................    3206-AH62
3181        Coverage for Certain Employees of the District of Columbia............................    3206-AI02
3182        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...........................................................................
3183        Continuation of Eligibility for Certain Civil Service Benefits for Former Federal         3206-AJ55
            Employees of the Civilian Marksmanship Program........................................
3184        Correction of Retirement Coverage Errors Under the Federal Erroneous Retirement           3206-AJ38
            Coverage Correction Act...............................................................
3185        Retirement--General Administration....................................................    3206-AI83
3186        Retirement--FERS Basic Annuity........................................................    3206-AE73
3187        Retirement--Credit for Military Service...............................................    3206-AG58
3188        Retirement Coverage of Air Traffic Controllers........................................    3206-AK73
3189        Retirement--Credit for Certain Government Service Performed Abroad....................    3206-AK84
3190        Retirement--FERS Elections of Coverage................................................    3206-AG96
3191        Retirement Coverage and Service Credit Elections Available to Current and Former          3206-AJ72
            Nonappropriated Fund Employees........................................................
3192        Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Program: Expanded Opportunities To        3206-AG63
            Elect Coverage, Miscellaneous Changes and Clarifications, and Plain Language Rewrite..
3193        Federal Employees' Health Benefits (FEHB) Program: Waiver of Requirements for             3206-AI62
            Continued Coverage During Retirement..................................................
3194        Federal Employee Dental and Vision Benefits...........................................    3206-AL03
3195        Federal Executive Boards..............................................................    3206-AJ68
3196        General and Miscellaneous.............................................................    3206-AJ97
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3197        SES Performance Management System Certification.......................................    3206-AL20
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                                Office of Personnel Management--Completed Actions
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3198        Agency Authority To Take Personnel Actions in a National Emergency....................    3206-AK65
3199        Veterans' Preference..................................................................    3206-AL00
3200        Enterprise Human Resource Integration (EHRI)..........................................    3206-AK40
3201        Employment in the Senior Executive Service, Restoration to Duty From Uniformed Service    3206-AL21
            or Compensable Injury, Pay Administration (General), and Pay Administration Under the
            Fair Labor Standards Act..............................................................
3202        Awards................................................................................    3206-AL06
3203        Classification Under the General Schedule and Prevailing Rate System..................    3206-AH38
3204        Job Grading Reviews and Appeals of Federal Wage System Employees......................    3206-AI14
3205        Implementation of Title II of the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination    3206-AK55
            and Retaliation Act of 2002--Reporting and Best Practices.............................
3206        Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program: Miscellaneous Changes, Corrections, and         3206-AK99
            Clarifications........................................................................

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3207        Federal Employees' Health Benefits (FEHB) Program: Payment of Premiums for Periods of     3206-AG66
            Leave Without Pay or Insufficient Pay.................................................
3208        Suspension of Peace Corps Eligibles' Enrollment in the Federal Employees Health           3206-AK90
            Benefits (FEHB) Program...............................................................
3209        Federal Employees' Health Benefits Program: Discontinuance of Health Plan in an           3206-AK95
            Emergency.............................................................................
3210        FEHB Coverage and Premiums for Active Duty Members of the Military....................    3206-AK98
3211        Implementation of Flexible Spending Accounts for Executive Branch Federal Employees       3206-AJ66
            Participating in the Federal Employees' Health Benefits Program.......................
3212        Programs for Specific Positions and Examinations (Miscellaneous)......................    3206-AK86
3213        Solicitation of Federal Civilian and Uniformed Service Personnel for Contributions to     3206-AL05
            Private Voluntary Organizations--Eligibility and Public Accountability Standards......
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Office of Personnel Management (OPM)                Proposed Rule Stage


  



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3132. 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                            05/00/07

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: 202 606-2329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH83
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3133. [bull] AMENDMENT OF FEDERAL POLICY REGARDING THE COLLECTION AND 
PROTECTION OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS

Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect State, local or tribal 
governments.

Legal Authority: 5 USC 2951

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 293

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule is designed to achieve a consistent and effective 
policy for the use of Social Security Number(s) by Federal agencies to 
combat identity theft. This proposed regulation imposes significant 
restrictions on the use of Social security Number throughout the 
Federal Government and is consistent with the recommendations made by 
the President's Identity Theft Task Forces.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  This action may have federalism implications as defined in 
EO 13132.

Agency Contact: Leroy McKnight, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy (SHRP), Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2463
Fax: 202 606-1719
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AL24
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3134. 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                            09/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/08
Final Action                    06/00/08

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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3135. PRIVACY ACT REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552

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CFR Citation: 5 CFR 297

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/08
Final Action                    12/00/08

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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3136. [bull] TESTIMONY BY OPM EMPLOYEES AND PRODUCTION OF OFFICIAL 
RECORDS IN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC App (Ethics in Government Act of 1978, sec 401); 
44 USC 3101 to 3107; 44 USC 3301 to 3303a; 44 USC 3308 to 3314

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 298

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management seeks public comment on a 
proposed rule that would set forth procedures that requesters would 
have to follow when making demands or requests to an OPM employee to 
produce official records and information, and provide testimony 
relating to official information, in connection with a legal proceeding 
in which OPM is not a party. As proposed, this rule would establish 
procedures to respond to such demands and requests in an orderly and 
consistent manner. The proposed rule, among other benefits, will 
promote uniformity in decisions, protect confidential information, 
provide guidance to requesters, and reduce the potential for both 
inappropriate disclosures of official information and wasteful 
allocation of agency resources.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kathie Whipple, Deputy General Counsel, Office of 
Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1700
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AL22
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3137. TIME-IN GRADE RULE ELIMINATED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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                            04/00/07

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: 202 606-2329
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Duplicate of 3206-AG06
RIN: 3206-AL18
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3138. [bull] DISABLED VETERANS DOCUMENTATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3112

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 315

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) proposes to revise 
its regulation regarding documentation required for non-competitive 
temporary and term appointments, and conversion of 30 percent or more 
disabled veterans from non-permanent appointments. The Department of 
Veterans Affairs considers any VA disability letter issued in 1991, or 
later as proof of a permanent disability, unless the letter states 
otherwise.

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: Darlene Phelps, 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-AL29
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3139. 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

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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                            05/00/07

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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3140. RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION THROUGH COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 1104; 5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3301 to 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                            10/00/07

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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3141. MERIT PROMOTION AND INTERNAL PLACEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301 to 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

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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3142. 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                            03/00/08

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 Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-2329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AL15
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3143. 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; modifies seasonal employment, and includes plain language 
changes.

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: Diane Tyrell, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Center for Talent and Capacity Policy, Staffing Group, 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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3144. REPRESENTATIVE RATE; ORDER OF RELEASE FROM COMPETITIVE LEVEL; 
ASSIGNMENT RIGHTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3502(a)

CFR Citation: 5 USC 351

Legal Deadline: None

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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                            03/15/07                    72 FR 12122
NPRM Comment Period End         05/14/07

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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3145. 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 the provisions are outdated.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/00/07

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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3146. 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.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/07

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 Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1389
Fax: 202 606-2329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AL14
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3147. TRAINING AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISORY DEVELOPMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 41

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 410; 5 CFR 412

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AK75
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3148. [bull] SES PERFORMANCE PAY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5382 to 5384

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 534

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations will revise existing regulations at 5 CFR 534, 
subpart D, drawing from lessons learned from the first 3 years of SES 
performance pay.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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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]

RIN: 3206-AL25
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3149. CRITICAL POSITION PAY AUTHORITY

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5377

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 535

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing new 
regulations to govern the use of a critical position pay authority that 
allows higher rates of pay for positions that require a very high level 
of expertise in a scientific, technical, professional, or 
administrative field and are critical to the agency's mission. By law, 
agency requests for critical position pay authority must be approved by 
OPM in consultation with the Office of Management and Budget.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/07
Final Action                    01/00/08

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3150. 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                            03/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vicki Draper, Division of Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Center for Pay and Leave Administration, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




3151. [bull] NONFOREIGN AREA COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCE RATES--ALASKA, 
PUERTO RICO, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, HAWAII, AND GUAM

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, U.S. Virgin Islands, Hawaii and Guam. The changes 
are the result of living-cost surveys conducted by OPM in 2006, 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: J. Stanley Austin, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Salary Wage Systems Group, Office of Personnel 
Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2838
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AL28
_______________________________________________________________________




3152. [bull] POLITICAL ACTIVITIES OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

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

Legal Authority: 5 USC 1103 to 1104; 5 USC 7325; Reorganization Plan 
No. 2 of 1978; 92 Stat. 3783; 3 CFR 1978 Comp. p. 264.

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 734

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulatory proposal includes four categories of proposed 
amendments. Most of the proposed amendments reflect interpretations of 
the Hatch Act found in advisory opinions of the United States Office of 
Special Counsel, as well as in decisions of the United States Court of 
Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the Merit Systems Protection Board, 
and the former United States Civil Service Commission, since the last 
time the regulations were amended.
The first category includes amendments that would elaborate upon and 
modify selected existing definitions for clarity. The second category 
includes amendments that would add more examples of prohibited and 
permitted activity. The third category includes proposed editorial 
changes that would tighten the organization of part 734 and remove 
redundancies. Finally, the fourth category would update the regulatory 
list of sensitive agencies and positions in 5 CFR 734.401 to substitute 
the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency for the Central Imagery 
Office, and to add Administrative Appeals Judge positions described in 
5 U.S.C. section 5372b. These proposed amendments reflect Congressional 
amendment of the statutory list of sensitive agencies and positions in 
5 U.S.C. section 7323(b).

[[Page 23369]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joann Chabot, Office of the General Counsel, Office of 
Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0092

RIN: 3206-AL23
_______________________________________________________________________




3153. [bull] AMENDMENTS TO CLARIFY ADVERSE ACTION RULES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 7504; 5 USC 7514; 5 USC 7543

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 752

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) proposes to amend 
its regulations governing Federal adverse actions. The proposed 
amendments would: Clarify the adverse action rules regarding employee 
coverage, indefinite suspension, and reductions in pay. In addition, 
OPM proposes to remove unnecessary subparts pertaining to statutory 
requirements, make a number of technical corrections, and utilize 
consistent language for similar regulatory requirements. OPM also 
proposes various revisions to make the regulations more readable.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon L. Mayhew, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy (SHRP), Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E. Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2930
Fax: 202 606-2613
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AL30
_______________________________________________________________________




3154. 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                            03/00/08

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3155. 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                            03/00/08

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3156. 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                            12/00/07

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: 202 606-1122
Fax: 202 606-2372
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK68

[[Page 23370]]

_______________________________________________________________________




3157. 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

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                            03/00/08

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3158. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE BROADBANDING SYSTEMS

Priority: Other Significant

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                            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, Pay and Leave Administration Group, 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
_______________________________________________________________________


Office of Personnel Management (OPM)                   Final Rule Stage


  



_______________________________________________________________________




3159. [bull] VETERANS' PREFERENCE (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 1302

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 211

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing interim 
regulations to implement a change to the definition of ``active duty'' 
contained in section 211.102(f) of title 5, Code of Federal 
Regulations. We are making this change in response to a Merit System 
Protection Board (MSPB) decision that affects eligibility for veterans' 
preference based on a service-connected disability. This action will 
conform OPM's regulations with MSPB's decision.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/00/07

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]

Related RIN: Related to 3206-AL00
RIN: 3206-AL33
_______________________________________________________________________




3160. 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 final 
regulations to: (1) Make subpart A of 5 CFR 250 more readable; and (2) 
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
NPRM Comment Period End         07/24/06
Final Action                    06/00/07

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:
ttp://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi- bin/leaving.cgi?from= 
leavingfr.html&log=linklog &to=http://www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Chuck Grimes, Division for Strategic Human Resources

[[Page 23371]]

Policy, Center for Performance and Pay Systems Design, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




3161. 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;

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                    03/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeanne Jacobson, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Pay and Leave Administration Group, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




3162. 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                    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]

Karen Church, Division for Strategic Human Resources Policy, Center for 
Talent and Capacity Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-2329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ11
_______________________________________________________________________




3163. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




3164. AWARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 4507

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 451, subpart C

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations at 5 CFR 451, 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                    09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 23372]]

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: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ65
_______________________________________________________________________




3165. 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                    09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeanne Jacobson, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Pay and Leave Administration Group, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




3166. [bull] GENERAL SCHEDULE LOCALITY PAY AREAS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5304

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 531

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On behalf of the President's Pay Agent, the Office of 
Personnel Management is issuing interim regulations on the locality pay 
program for General Schedule and certain other employees. The interim 
regulations add Whatcom County, WA, to the Seattle locality pay area, 
and make a number of changes in the official names of locality pay 
areas to correspond to revised names of Metropolitan Statistical Areas 
and Combined Statistical Areas as established by the Office of 
Management and Budget.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/00/07
Interim Final Rule Effective    06/00/07
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/00/07
Final Action                    11/00/07
Final Action Effective          12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AL27
_______________________________________________________________________




3167. REPAYMENT OF STUDENT LOANS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5379

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 537

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing final 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/09/07                      72 FR 914
NPRM Comment Period End         03/12/07
Final Action                    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, Center for Pay and Leave Administration, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




3168. 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 final 
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              11/17/06                    71 FR 66827
Interim Final Rule Effective    12/18/06
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/16/07
Final Action                    12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brenda Roberts, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Center for Pay and Leave Administration, Office of Personnel 
Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ88
_______________________________________________________________________




3169. PAY ADMINISTRATION (GENERAL)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5550b

[[Page 23373]]

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 550

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing final 
regulations on compensatory time off for time spent by an employee in a 
travel status away from the employee's official duty station when such 
time is not otherwise compensable.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/27/05                     70 FR 3855
Final Action                    04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vicki Draper, Division of Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Center for Pay and Leave Administration, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




3170. 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 final 
regulations concerning pay actions for employees affected by a pandemic 
health crisis.

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                    12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vicki Draper, Division of Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Center for Pay and Leave Administration, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




3171. 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 issue a 
final rule 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                    10/00/07

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
Fax: 202 606-4981
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK89
_______________________________________________________________________




3172. 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                    04/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3173. 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 final 
regulations to increase the maximum annual uniform allowance rate from 
$400 to $800. 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 uniform.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/30/06                    71 FR 37507
Final Action                    05/00/07

[[Page 23374]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vicki Draper, Division of Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Center for Pay and Leave Administration, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




3174. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/27/06                    71 FR 63178
NPRM Comment Period End         12/26/06
Final Action                    06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: J. Stanley Austin, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Salary Wage Systems Group, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




3175. [bull] EMERGENCY LEAVE TRANSFER PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 6391

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 630

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing interim 
regulations to revise the rules for returning unused donated annual 
leave to emergency leave donors, to allow employees of the Judicial 
branch to donate and receive annual leave in an Agency's voluntary 
leave bank program, and to allow donated annual leave in an Agency's 
voluntary leave bank program to be transferred to an emergency leave 
transfer program administered by another Agency.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/00/07
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/00/07
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AL26
_______________________________________________________________________




3176. SUITABILITY

Priority: Other Significant

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                            01/18/07                     72 FR 2203
NPRM Comment Period End         03/19/07
Final Action                    09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3206-AL08
_______________________________________________________________________




3177. 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                    03/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 23375]]

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: 202 606-1122
Fax: 202 606-2372
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AC21
_______________________________________________________________________




3178. 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                    03/00/08

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: 202 606-1122
Fax: 202 606-2372
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AB92
_______________________________________________________________________




3179. RETIREMENT; COVERAGE--NONAPPROPRIATED FUND INSTRUMENTALITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347

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

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/09/96                    61 FR 41714
Final Action                    09/00/07

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
Fax: 202 606-0990
Email: [email protected]

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




3180. 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
Fax: 202 606-0990
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH62
_______________________________________________________________________




3181. 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
Fax: 202 606-0990
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI02
_______________________________________________________________________




3182. 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

[[Page 23376]]

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
Fax: 202 606-0990
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI55
_______________________________________________________________________




3183. 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
Fax: 202 606-0990
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ55
_______________________________________________________________________




3184. 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
Fax: 202 606-0990
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ38
_______________________________________________________________________




3185. 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                    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
Fax: 202 606-0990
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI83
_______________________________________________________________________




3186. 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

[[Page 23377]]

Interim Final Rule              02/11/87                     52 FR 4473
Interim Final Rule              02/11/87                     52 FR 4479
Interim Final Rule              05/14/87                    52 FR 18193
Interim Final Rule              04/08/88                    53 FR 11635
Interim Final Rule              02/09/90                     55 FR 4598
Final Rule                      12/27/90                    55 FR 53136
Interim Final Rule              02/19/91                     56 FR 6549
Final Action                    09/00/07

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
Fax: 202 606-0990
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AE73
_______________________________________________________________________




3187. 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 to 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
Fax: 202 606-0990
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG58
_______________________________________________________________________




3188. 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                    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
Fax: 202 606-0990
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK73
_______________________________________________________________________




3189. 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
Fax: 202 606-0990
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK84
_______________________________________________________________________




3190. 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
Fax: 202 606-0990

[[Page 23378]]

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG96
_______________________________________________________________________




3191. 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                    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
Fax: 202 606-0990
Email: [email protected]

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




3192. 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 Comment Period End         12/26/00
Final Action                    03/00/08

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG63
_______________________________________________________________________




3193. 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 
final 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                    04/00/07

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
Fax: 202 606-0633
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI62
_______________________________________________________________________




3194. 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

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nataya Battle, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20515

[[Page 23379]]

Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AL03
_______________________________________________________________________




3195. 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                    08/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3196. GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 CFR 1

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 990

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is removing 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                    06/00/07

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: 202 606-2329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ97
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3197. SES PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CERTIFICATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 3 years of certifying agency SES and SL/ST performance 
management systems. Depending on the extent of the changes to the 
interim regulations, we may need to issue new proposed rules before 
moving into the final rule stage.

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                    05/00/08

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
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3198. AGENCY AUTHORITY TO TAKE PERSONNEL ACTIONS IN A NATIONAL EMERGENCY

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 230

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/09/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Ginley
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK65
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3199. VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 211

[[Page 23380]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/15/07                    72 FR 12031

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Scott A. Wilander
Phone: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AL00
_______________________________________________________________________




3200. ENTERPRISE HUMAN RESOURCE INTEGRATION (EHRI)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 293

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/09/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Eric Bryant
Phone: 202 606-2463
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK40
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3201. [bull] EMPLOYMENT IN THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE, RESTORATION TO 
DUTY FROM UNIFORMED SERVICE OR COMPENSABLE INJURY, PAY ADMINISTRATION 
(GENERAL), AND PAY ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3392 to 3393; 5 USC 3395; 5 USC 3397; 5 USC 3592 
to 3593; 5 USC 3595 to 3596; 5 USC 8414; 5 USC 8421

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 317; 5 CFR 353; 5 CFR 550 to 551

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing final 
regulations to amend a number of rules on pay and leave administration, 
including employment in the Senior Executive Service, use of paid leave 
during uniformed service, time limits for using compensatory time off 
earned in lieu of overtime pay, and other miscellaneous changes. The 
final regulations are being issued to standardize pay and leave 
policies in support of the consolidation of agency human resources and 
payroll systems.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/15/07                    72 FR 12032
Final Action Effective          05/14/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Related RIN: Split from 3206-AK61
RIN: 3206-AL21
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3202. AWARDS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 451

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/11/07                     72 FR 1267

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barbara Colchao
Phone: 202 606-2720
Fax: 202 606-2395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AL06
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3203. CLASSIFICATION UNDER THE GENERAL SCHEDULE AND PREVAILING RATE 
SYSTEM

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 511, subpart F; 5 CFR 532, subpart G

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule Effective            09/28/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrea J. Bright
Phone: 202 606-3590
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH38
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3204. JOB GRADING REVIEWS AND APPEALS OF FEDERAL WAGE SYSTEM EMPLOYEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 532, subpart G

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/09/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrea J. Bright
Phone: 202 606-3590
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Merged with 3206-AH38
RIN: 3206-AI14
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3205. IMPLEMENTATION OF TITLE II OF THE NOTIFICATION AND FEDERAL 
EMPLOYEE ANTIDISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION ACT OF 2002--REPORTING AND 
BEST PRACTICES

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 724

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/28/06                    71 FR 78033

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-AK55
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3206. FEDERAL LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE PROGRAM: MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES, 
CORRECTIONS, AND CLARIFICATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 875

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/15/07                    72 FR 12037
Final Action Effective          04/16/07

[[Page 23381]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Anne Easton
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK99
_______________________________________________________________________




3207. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS (FEHB) PROGRAM: PAYMENT OF 
PREMIUMS FOR PERIODS OF LEAVE WITHOUT PAY OR INSUFFICIENT PAY

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      02/05/07                     72 FR 5151
Final Rule Effective            03/07/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael W. Kaszynski
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG66
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3208. SUSPENSION OF PEACE CORPS ELIGIBLES' ENROLLMENT IN THE FEDERAL 
EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS (FEHB) PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/17/06                    71 FR 66828

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael W. Kaszynski
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK90
_______________________________________________________________________




3209. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM: DISCONTINUANCE OF 
HEALTH PLAN IN AN EMERGENCY

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/17/07                     72 FR 1911

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Anne Easton
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK95
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3210. FEHB COVERAGE AND PREMIUMS FOR ACTIVE DUTY MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/15/07                     72 FR 7345

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael W. Kaszynski
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK98
_______________________________________________________________________




3211. IMPLEMENTATION OF FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS FOR EXECUTIVE BRANCH 
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATING IN THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH 
BENEFITS PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 892

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/09/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Anne Easton
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ66
_______________________________________________________________________




3212. PROGRAMS FOR SPECIFIC POSITIONS AND EXAMINATIONS (MISCELLANEOUS)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 930

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/20/07                    72 FR 12947
Final Action Effective          04/19/07

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-AK86
_______________________________________________________________________




3213. SOLICITATION OF FEDERAL CIVILIAN AND UNIFORMED SERVICE PERSONNEL 
FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO PRIVATE VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS--ELIGIBILITY AND 
PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY STANDARDS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 950

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/20/06                    71 FR 67276

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-AL05
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