[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[General Services Administration Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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Part XII





General Services Administration





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)






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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

41 CFR Chs. 101, 102, 105, 300, 301, and 302

48 CFR Chs. 5 and 61

Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions

AGENCY: General Services Administration (GSA).

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: This agenda announces the proposed regulatory actions that GSA 
plans for the next 12 months and those that were completed since the 
spring 2008 edition. This agenda was developed under the guidelines of 
Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review.'' GSA's purpose 
in publishing this agenda is to allow interested persons an opportunity 
to participate in the rulemaking process. GSA also invites interested 
persons to recommend existing significant regulations for review to 
determine whether they should be modified or eliminated. Proposed rules 
may be reviewed in their entirety at the Government's rulemaking 
website at http://www.regulations.gov.

     Since the spring 2008 edition, the Internet is the basic means 
for disseminating the Unified Agenda. The complete Unified Agenda 
will be available online at www.reginfo.gov, in a format that 
offers users a greatly enhanced ability to obtain information from 
the Agenda database.

     Because publication in the Federal Register is mandated for 
the regulatory flexibility agendas required by the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 602), General Services Administration's 
printed agenda entries include only:

    (1) Rules that are in the Agency's regulatory flexibility 
agenda, in accordance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act, because 
they are likely to have a significant economic impact on a 
substantial number of small entities; and

    (2) Any rules that the Agency has identified for periodic 
review under section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

     Printing of these entries is limited to fields that contain 
information required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act's Agenda 
requirements. Additional information on these entries is available 
in the Unified Agenda published on the Internet. In addition, for 
fall editions of the Agenda, the entire Regulatory Plan will 
continue to be printed in the Federal Register, as in past years, 
including GSA's regulatory plan.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, 
Regulatory Secretariat at (202) 501-4225.

Dated: September 16, 2008.

 Kevin Messner,

Acting Associate Administrator, Office of Governmentwide Policy.

Dated:  September 12, 2008.

Mary D. Gibert,

Director, Occupancy Administration.

Dated: September 12, 2008.

Regina M. Budd,

Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Civil Rights.

Dated:  September 11, 2008.

 Al Matera,

Director, Office of Acquisition Policy.

                                General Services Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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415         GSAR Case 2008-G517 (GSAR); Cooperative Purchasing-Acquisition of Security and Law        3090-AI68
            Enforcement Related Goods and Services (Schedule 84) by State and Local Governments
            Through Federal Supply Schedules......................................................
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                               General Services Administration--Long-Term Actions
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416         General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) Case 2005-G501; Federal     3090-AI06
            Agency Retail Pharmacy Program........................................................
417         General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) Case 2006-G522; Federal     3090-AI32
            Supply Schedule Contracts--Recovery Purchasing by State and Local Governments Through
            Federal Supply Schedules..............................................................
418         GSAR Case 2006-G501; GSA Mentor-Protege Program.......................................    3090-AI56
419         GSAR Case 2006-G507; Rewrite of Part 538, Federal Supply Schedule Contracting.........    3090-AI77
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General Services Administration (GSA)                  Final Rule Stage






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OFFICE OF ACQUISITION POLICY


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415.  GSAR CASE 2008-G517 (GSAR); COOPERATIVE 
PURCHASING-ACQUISITION OF SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT RELATED GOODS AND 
SERVICES (SCHEDULE 84) BY STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS THROUGH FEDERAL 
SUPPLY SCHEDULES

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c)

Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) is amending the 
General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) to 
implement Public Law 110-248, The Local Preparedness Acquisition Act. 
The Act authorizes the Administrator of General Services to provide for 
the use by State or local governments of Federal Supply Schedules of 
the General Services Administration (GSA) for alarm and signal systems, 
facility management systems, firefighting and rescue equipment, law 
enforcement and security equipment, marine craft and related equipment, 
special purpose clothing, and related services (as contained in Federal 
supply classification code group 84 or any amended or subsequent 
version of that Federal supply classification group).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              09/19/08                    73 FR 54334
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/18/08
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Director, Regulatory and Federal 
Assistance Division, Office of the Chief Acquisition Officer, General 
Services Administration, Room 4041, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 
20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AI68
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General Services Administration (GSA)                 Long-Term Actions






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OFFICE OF ACQUISITION POLICY


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416. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION (GSAR) CASE 
2005-G501; FEDERAL AGENCY RETAIL PHARMACY PROGRAM

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c)

Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) is proposing to 
amend the General Services Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) to add a new 
subpart and clause required by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), 
consistent with congressional intent under section 603 of the Veterans 
Health Care Act of 1992 (VHCA) and 38 U.S.C. 8126, that certain Federal 
agencies (i.e., VA, Department of Defense (DoD), Public Health Service 
(including the Indian Health Service), and the Coast Guard) have access 
to Federal pricing for pharmaceuticals purchased for their 
beneficiaries.
GSA is responsible for the schedules program and rules related to its 
operation. Under GSA's delegation of authority, the VA procures medical 
supplies under the VA Federal Supply Schedule program. VA and DoD seek 
this amendment. This new subpart adds a clause unique to the virtual 
depot system established by a Federal Agency Retail Pharmacy Program 
utilizing contracted retail pharmacies as part of a centralized 
pharmaceutical commodity management program. At this time, only DoD has 
a program in place, and the rule would facilitate DoD's access to 
Federal pricing on Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) pharmaceutical 
contracts for covered drugs purchased by DoD and dispensed to TRICARE 
beneficiaries through retail pharmacies in the TRICARE network.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/12/05                    70 FR 19045
NPRM Comment Period End         06/13/05
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Director, Regulatory and Federal 
Assistance Division, Office of the Chief Acquisition Officer, General 
Services Administration, Room 4041, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 
20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AI06
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417. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION (GSAR) CASE 
2006-G522; FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE CONTRACTS--RECOVERY PURCHASING BY 
STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS THROUGH FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULES

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 40 USC 502(d)

Abstract: The rule is amending the General Services Acquisition 
Regulation (GSAR) to implement section 833 of the John Warner National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (Pub. L. 109-364). 
Section 833 amends 40 U.S.C. 502 to authorize the Administrator of 
General Services to provide to State and local governments the use of 
Federal Supply Schedules of the GSA for purchase of products and 
services to be used to facilitate recovery from a major disaster 
declared by the President or to facilitate recovery from terrorism, or 
nuclear, biological, chemical, or radiological attack.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              02/01/07                     72 FR 4649
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/02/07
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Director, Regulatory and Federal 
Assistance Division, Office of the Chief Acquisition Officer, General 
Services Administration, Room 4041, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 
20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AI32

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418.  GSAR CASE 2006-G501; GSA MENTOR-PROTEGE PROGRAM

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c)

Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) is proposing to 
amend the General Services Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) to establish a 
GSA Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program. The GSA Mentor-
Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program is designed to encourage GSA prime 
contractors to assist small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, 
women-owned small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses, service-
disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and HUBZone small businesses 
in enhancing their capabilities to perform GSA contracts and 
subcontracts, foster the establishment of long-term business 
relationships between these small business entities and GSA prime 
contractors, and increase the overall number of small business entities 
that receive GSA contract and subcontract awards.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/10/08                    73 FR 32669
NPRM Comment Period End         08/11/08
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Director, Regulatory and Federal 
Assistance Division, Office of the Chief Acquisition Officer, General 
Services Administration, Room 4041, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 
20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AI56
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419.  GSAR CASE 2006-G507; REWRITE OF PART 538, 
FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE CONTRACTING

Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c)

Abstract: GSA is amending the GSA Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) to 
update the text addressing GSAR 538; subpart 538.9, Contractor 
Qualifications, is being added to define the roles and responsibilities 
of ``Contractor Partnering Arrangements (CPAs)'' for contractors; 
subpart 538.12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, has been added to 
outline solicitation provisions and clauses; subpart 538.15, 
Negotiation and Award of Contracts, has been added to provide clarity 
to FSS contracting officers regarding contract evaluation and award; 
subpart 538.25, Requirements for Foreign Entities, is added to advise 
contractors to submit commercial price lists in English and to allow 
for payments in local currency; subpart 538.42, Contract 
Administration, is being added to advise the contractor to abide by the 
terms and conditions of the Industrial Funding Fee (IFF) and Sales 
Reporting Requirements when entering into ``Contractor Partnering 
Arrangements (CPAs),'' and to explain the process and procedures that 
should be followed when canceling a contract at the contractor's 
request; and subpart 538.43, Contract Modifications, is added to 
provide guidance to the contractor when initiating a modification 
request to the Government.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Director, Regulatory and Federal 
Assistance Division, Office of the Chief Acquisition Officer, General 
Services Administration, Room 4041, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 
20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3090-AI77
[FR Doc. E8-21219 Filed 11-21-08; 8:45 am]
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