Unified Agenda


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


DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION


NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION


48 CFR Ch. 1

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

AGENCIES:

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

ACTION:

Semiannual regulatory agenda.

SUMMARY:

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

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Ms. Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, Room 4035, GS Building, Washington, DC 20405, (202) 501-4755.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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

The electronic version of the FAR, including changes, can be accessed on the FAR website at www.arnet.gov/FAR.

Dated:

March 9, 2001.

Al Matera, Acting Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division.

DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)—Proposed Rule Stage
Sequence Number Title Regulation Identification Number
3991 FAR Case 2001-014, Contractor Responsibility, Labor Relations Costs, and Costs Relating to Legal and Other Proceedings—Revocation9000-AJ10

DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)—Final Rule Stage
Sequence Number Title Regulation Identification Number
3992 FAR Case 95-013, Government Property9000-AH60
3993 FAR Case 99-010, Contractor Responsibility, Labor Relations Costs, and Costs Relating to Legal and Other Proceedings9000-AI40

DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)—Long-Term Actions
Sequence Number Title Regulation Identification Number
3994 FAR Case 89-093, Implementation of the Anti-Lobbying Statute9000-AD76
3995 FAR Case 91-078, Small Business Subcontracting Reporting9000-AG04
3996 FAR Case 94-753, Travel Costs9000-AG27
3997 FAR Case 97-032, Relocation Costs9000-AH96
3998 FAR Case 97-304, Electronic Commerce in Federal Procurement9000-AI10
3999 FAR Case 98-614, Veterans' Employment9000-AI46
4000 FAR Case 97-613, Application of the Davis-Bacon Act to Construction Contracts With Options To Extend the Term of the Contract9000-AI47
4001 FAR Case 98-024, Procurement Integrity Rewrite9000-AI61
4002 FAR Case 99-022, Discussion Requirements9000-AI68
4003 FAR Case 99-025, Cost Accounting Standards Administration9000-AI70
4004 FAR Case 99-011, Energy Efficiency of Supplies and Services9000-AI71
4005 FAR Case 2000-604, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)9000-AI75
4006 FAR Case 2000-402, Definitions for "Contract Action" and "Contracting Action"9000-AI76
4007 FAR Case 2000-404, Definitions for Classified Acquisitions9000-AI81
4008 FAR Case 99-017, JWOD Subcontract Preference Under Service Contracts9000-AI82
4009 FAR Case 2000-403, Definitions for Sealed Bid and Negotiated Procurements9000-AI84
4010 FAR Case 99-026, Final Contract Voucher Submission9000-AI86
4011 FAR Case 2000-303, Acquisition of Commercial Items9000-AI88
4012 FAR Case 99-023, Prompt Payment and the Recovery of Overpayment9000-AI89
4013 FAR Case 99-616, Balance of Payments Program9000-AI90
4014 FAR Case 2000-401, Definitions of "Applied Research" and "Development"9000-AI91
4015 FAR Case 2000-007, Financing Policies9000-AI92
4016 FAR Case 2000-302,Veterans Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Act of 19999000-AI93
4017 FAR Case 2000-304, Electronic Signatures9000-AI94
4018 FAR Case 99-612, Application of Labor Clauses9000-AI95
4019 FAR Case 99-024, Preference for U.S.-Flag Vessels9000-AI97
4020 FAR Case 2000-014, Signing and Retention of High-Technology Workers9000-AJ00
4021 FAR Case 99-614, Federal Supply Schedule Order Disputes and Incidental Items9000-AJ01
4022 FAR Case 2000-013, Contract Types for Commercial Item Acquisitions9000-AJ03
4023 FAR Case 2000-008, Acquisition of Helium9000-AJ09

DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)—Completed Actions
Sequence Number Title Regulation Identification Number
4024 FAR Case 96-308, Implementation of Commercially Available Off-the-Shelf Item Acquisition Provisions of the Federal Acquisition Reform Act9000-AH25
4025 FAR Case 96-023, Clause Flowdown-Commercial Items9000-AH69
4026 FAR Case 98-304, Commercial Items-Nongovernmental Purposes9000-AI41
4027 FAR Case 99-608, Prohibition of Acquisition of Products Produced by Forced or Indentured Child Labor9000-AI51
4028 FAR Case 99-607, Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility9000-AI69
4029 FAR Case 99-303, Task Order and Delivery Order Contracts9000-AI72
4030 FAR Case 99-016, Advance Payments for Non-Commercial Items9000-AI74
4031 FAR Case 2000-301, Applicability, Thresholds and Waiver of Cost Accounting Standards Coverage9000-AI79
4032 FAR Case 98-020, Hazardous Material Safety Data9000-AI87
4033 FAR Case 99-021, Part 12 and Assignment of Claims9000-AJ05
4034 FAR Case 1999-403, Definitions9000-AJ08


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

Proposed Rule Stage

 


3991. ¤ FAR CASE 2001-014, CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY, LABOR RELATIONS COSTS, AND COSTS RELATING TO LEGAL AND OTHER PROCEEDINGS—REVOCATION

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

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

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 9; 48 CFR 14; 48 CFR 15; 48 CFR 31; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The Federal Acquisition Regulations Council (FAR Council) published in the Federal Register at 65 FR 80255, December 20, 2000, a final rule addressing contractor responsibility and costs incurred in legal and other proceedings. The FAR Council is reconsidering its position and requests public comments on this proposed rule revoking the December 20, 2000, final rule. In an interim FAR rule (under FAR Case 1999-010, Contractor Responsibility, Labor Relations Cost, and Costs Relating to Legal and Other Proceedings, that is being published today) the FAR Council is staying the final rule.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 04/03/01 66 FR 17758
NPRM Comment Period End 06/04/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Procurement:

This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AJ10


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

Final Rule Stage

 


3992. FAR CASE 95-013, GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 45; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to simplify procedures, reduce recordkeeping, and eliminate requirements related to the management and disposition of Government property in the possession of contractors. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 06/02/97 62 FR 30186
NPRM Comment Period End 08/15/97
NPRM 01/10/00 65 FR 1438
NPRM Comment Period End 03/10/00
Final Action 04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes

Small Entities Affected:

Businesses

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Procurement:

This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AH60

3993. FAR CASE 99-010, CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY, LABOR RELATIONS COSTS, AND COSTS RELATING TO LEGAL AND OTHER PROCEEDINGS

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 9.104-1; 48 CFR 14.404-2; 48 CFR 15.503; 48 CFR 31.205-21; 48 CFR 31.205-47; 48 CFR 52.209-5; 48 CFR 52.212-3

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to clarify coverage and give examples of suitable contractor responsibility considerations. The rule also makes unallowable the costs of attempting to influence employee decisions regarding unionization. In addition, the rule makes unallowable those legal expenses related to defense of judicial or administrative proceedings brought by the Federal Government when a contractor is found to have violated a law or regulation, or the proceeding is settled by consent or compromise, except to the extent specifically provided as part of the settlement agreement. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 07/09/99 64 FR 37360
NPRM Comment Period End 11/08/99
NPRM 06/30/00 65 FR 40830
NPRM Comment Period End 08/29/00
Final Rule 12/20/00 65 FR 80256
Final Rule Effective 01/19/01
Interim Final Rule (Stay of Final Rule) 04/03/01 66 FR 17754
Interim Final Rule Effective 04/03/01
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 06/04/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Procurement:

This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AI40


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

Long-Term Actions

 


3994. FAR CASE 89-093, IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ANTI-LOBBYING STATUTE

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

PL 101-121, sec 319

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 3; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 319 of Public Law 101-121, which added a new section 1352 to title 31 U.S.C. entitled "Limitation on Use of Appropriated Funds to Influence Certain Federal Contracting and Financial Transactions." Section 319 generally prohibits recipients of Federal contracts, grants, and loans from using appropriated funds for lobbying the executive or legislative branches of the Federal Government in connection with a specific contract, grant, or loan. Section 319 also requires that each person who requests or receives a Federal contract, grant, or cooperative agreement, in excess of $100,000, or a loan or Federal commitment to insure or guarantee a loan, in excess of $150,000, must disclose lobbying with other than appropriated funds.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule 01/30/90 55 FR 3190
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes

Small Entities Affected:

Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Procurement:

This is a procurement-related action for which there is a statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AD76

3995. FAR CASE 91-078, SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING REPORTING

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 53.219

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council are proposing to amend FAR 53.219 to authorize the addition of a column to the Standard Form 295, Summary Subcontract Report, to report the number of subcontracts awarded to small business concerns, small disadvantaged business concerns, and women-owned small business enterprises. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 09/26/94 59 FR 49037
NPRM Comment Period End 11/25/94
NPRM To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes

Small Entities Affected:

Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Procurement:

This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AG04

3996. FAR CASE 94-753, TRAVEL COSTS

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Other Significant

Legal Authority:

PL 103-355

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 31.205-46

Legal Deadline:

Final, Statutory, October 1, 1995, The Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act eliminated the statutory requirement to the travel cost principle concerning the Federal Travel Regulations. No regulatory implementation was required.

Abstract:

This rule is issued pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994, Public Law 103-355 (the Act). The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council is considering amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as a result of changes to 41 U.S.C. 22 by section 2191 of the Act. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.

Timetable:

Next Action Undetermined

Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 12/14/94 59 FR 64542
NPRM Comment Period End 02/13/95
NPRM 05/20/99 64 FR 27654
NPRM Comment Period End 07/19/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Procurement:

This is a procurement-related action for which there is a statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AG27

3997. FAR CASE 97-032, RELOCATION COSTS

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

10 USC 2301 to 2331; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to remove the ceilings imposed on certain types of relocation costs; to permit reimbursement of relocation costs on an appropriate lump-sum basis; and to make allowable payments for spouse employment assistance and payments for increase employee income and social security taxes incident to allowable reimbursed relocation. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and this is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 05/25/99 64 FR 28330
NPRM Comment Period End 07/26/99
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Procurement:

This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AH96

3998. FAR CASE 97-304, ELECTRONIC COMMERCE IN FEDERAL PROCUREMENT

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

PL 105-85, sec 850

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 4; 48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 13; 48 CFR 14; 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 34; 48 CFR 35; 48 CFR 36

Legal Deadline:

Final, Statutory, May 16, 1998.

Abstract:

This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation to implement section 850 of the National Defense Act for FY 1998 (Pub. L. 105-85) to eliminate the preference for electronic commerce within Federal Acquisition Computer Network. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule 10/30/98 63 FR 58590
Interim Final Rule Effective 10/30/98
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 12/29/98
NPRM 08/21/00 65 FR 50872
NPRM Comment Period End 10/20/00
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes

Small Entities Affected:

Businesses

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Procurement:

This is a procurement-related action for which there is a statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AI10

3999. FAR CASE 98-614, VETERANS' EMPLOYMENT

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 13; 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement sections 7 and 8 of the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-339). Section 7 expands and improves veterans' employment emphasis under Federal contracts. Section 8 amends the veterans' employment reporting requirements. This rule also implements the Department of Labor's (DOL) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) final rule amending 41 CFR part 60-250, Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination Obligations of Contractors and Subcontractors Regarding Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, which clarifies DOL implementation of the affirmative action provisions of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended (38 U.S.C. 4212). This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 12/03/99 64 FR 67992
NPRM Comment Period End 02/01/00
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Procurement:

This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AI46

4000. FAR CASE 97-613, APPLICATION OF THE DAVIS-BACON ACT TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS WITH OPTIONS TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 1; 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the requirement of Department of Labor (DOL) All Agency Memorandum No. 157 (AAM 157), as clarified in the Federal Register on November 20, 1998. The rule requires incorporation of the current Davis-Bacon Act wage determination at the exercise of each option period in construction contracts. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 12/03/99 64 FR 67986
NPRM Comment Period End 02/01/00
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes

Small Entities Affected:

Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Procurement:

This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AI47

4001. FAR CASE 98-024, PROCUREMENT INTEGRITY REWRITE

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 3; 48 CFR 4; 48 CFR 9; 48 CFR 15; 48 CFR 52; ...

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to rewrite in plain language and clarify guidance regarding procurement integrity in A-76 procurements. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C 804.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 03/29/00 65 FR 16758
NPRM Comment Period End 05/30/00
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Procurement:

This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AI61

4002. FAR CASE 99-022, DISCUSSION REQUIREMENTS

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 15

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to clarify the scope of discussions in competitive negotiated acquisitions. This regulatory action is not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 04/03/00 65 FR 17582
NPRM Comment Period End 06/02/00
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Procurement:

This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AI68

4003. FAR CASE 99-025, COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 30; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to delineate the process for determining and resolving the cost impact on contracts and subcontracts when a contractor makes a compliant change to a cost accounting practice or follows a noncompliant practice. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 04/18/00 65 FR 20854
NPRM Comment Period End 06/19/00
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Procurement:

This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AI70

4004. FAR CASE 99-011, ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 11; 48 CFR 15; 48 CFR 23; 48 CFR 42

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 13123 of June 3, 1999, Greening the Government through Efficient Energy Management. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 05/10/00 65 FR 30310
NPRM Comment Period End 07/10/00
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Procurement:

This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AI71

4005. FAR CASE 2000-604, NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS)

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 23; 48 CFR 52; 48 CFR 53

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to convert size standards and other programs in the FAR based on the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule 07/26/00 65 FR 46055
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 09/25/00
Interim Final Rule Effective 10/01/00
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Procurement:

This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AI75

4006. FAR CASE 2000-402, DEFINITIONS FOR "CONTRACT ACTION" AND "CONTRACTING ACTION"

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 1; 48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 8; 48 CFR 17; 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to provide for consistent use of the term "contract action." This case is one of a series of cases that implement the White House memorandum, Plain Language in Government Writing, dated June 1, 1999. This regulatory action was not subject to review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 05/31/00 65 FR 34894
NPRM Comment Period End 07/31/00
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Procurement:

This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AI76

4007. FAR CASE 2000-404, DEFINITIONS FOR CLASSIFIED ACQUISITIONS

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 4; 48 CFR 14; 48 CFR 32

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to provide consistent definitions for classified acquisitions. This case is one of a series of cases in response to the White House memorandum, Plain Language in Government Writing, dated June 1, 1999. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866 and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 07/28/00 65 FR 46558
NPRM Comment Period End 09/26/00
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Procurement:

This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AI81

4008. FAR CASE 99-017, JWOD SUBCONTRACT PREFERENCE UNDER SERVICE CONTRACTS

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 8; 48 CFR 44; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement changes relating to preferences for award of subcontracts under service contracts to nonprofit workshops designated by the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled (Javits-Wagner-O'Day (JWOD) (41 U.S.C. 48)). This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866 and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 07/03/00 65 FR 41266
NPRM Comment Period End 09/01/00
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes

Small Entities Affected:

Businesses

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Procurement:

This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AI82

4009. FAR CASE 2000-403, DEFINITIONS FOR SEALED BID AND NEGOTIATED PROCUREMENTS

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 3; 48 CFR 14; 48 CFR 15; 48 CFR 28; 48 CFR 35; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to provide consistent definitions for sealed bids and negotiated procurements. This case is one of a series of cases in response to the White House memorandum, Plain Language in Government Writing, dated June 1, 1999. This regulatory action is not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 07/11/00 65 FR 42852
NPRM Comment Period End 09/11/00
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Procurement:

This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AI84

4010. FAR CASE 99-026, FINAL CONTRACT VOUCHER SUBMISSION

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 42; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to explicitly state the right of the contracting officer to unilaterally determine the final contract payment amount when the contractor does not submit the final invoice or voucher within the time specified in the contract. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:

Next Action Undetermined

Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 07/27/00 65 FR 46332
NPRM Comment Period End 09/25/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Procurement:

This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AI86

4011. FAR CASE 2000-303, ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 46; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation to implement two statutory changes relevant to the definition of "Commercial Items": (1) Section 803(a)(2)(D) of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 to revise the definition of "commercial item" to provide specific guidance on the meaning and appropriate application of the term "purposes other than Government purposes" at 41 U.S.C. 403(12)(A) and (2) section 805 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 to clarify the definition of "commercial item" with respect to associated services. This regulatory action is not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 08/28/00 65 FR 52284
NPRM Comment Period End 10/27/00
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Procurement:

This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AI88

4012. FAR CASE 99-023, PROMPT PAYMENT AND THE RECOVERY OF OVERPAYMENT

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

40 USC 486 (c); 10 USC 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to reflect changes made to the Office of Management and Budget prompt payment regulations; simplify and clarify the prompt payment coverage currently in the FAR; require the contractor to notify the contracting officer if the contractor becomes aware of an overpayment; and write all new and revised text using plain language in accordance with the White House memorandum, Plain Language in Government Writing, dated June 1, 1998. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 08/28/00 65 FR 52243
NPRM Comment Period End 10/27/00
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Procurement:

This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AI89

4013. FAR CASE 99-616, BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 13; 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to remove subpart 25.3, Balance of Payments Program. This regulatory action is not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 09/11/00 65 FR 54936
NPRM Comment Period End 11/13/00
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Procurement:

This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AI90

4014. FAR CASE 2000-401, DEFINITIONS OF "APPLIED RESEARCH" AND "DEVELOPMENT"

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 31; 48 CFR 35

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to move the definitions of "Applied Research" and "Development" from separate areas of the FAR into the same FAR section pertaining to definitions. This regulatory action is not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 09/11/00 65 FR 54940
NPRM Comment Period End 11/13/00
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Procurement:

This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AI91

4015. FAR CASE 2000-007, FINANCING POLICIES

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to permit the use of performance-based payments type of financing on fixed-price contracts prior to definitization and to establish a standard time period of 30 days that contractors have to pay their vendors after the contractors have billed the Government for incurred vendor costs. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 09/18/00 65 FR 56454
NPRM Comment Period End 11/17/00
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Procurement:

This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AI92

4016. FAR CASE 2000-302,VETERANS ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1999

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 137; 42 USC 2473(c); PL 106-50

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 4; 48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 7; 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 52; 48 CFR 53

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement portions of the Veterans Entrepeneurship and Small Business Development Act of 1999 (Pub. L. 106-50). The Act established new assistance programs for veterans and service-disabled veterans who own and operate small businesses. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:

Next Action Undetermined

Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule 10/11/00 65 FR 60542
Interim Final Rule Effective 10/11/00
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 12/11/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes

Small Entities Affected:

Businesses

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Procurement:

This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AI93

4017. ¤ FAR CASE 2000-304, ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 4

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to clarify and encourage the use of electronic signatures in Federal procurement. This regulatory action was not subject to review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 11/01/00 65 FR 65698
NPRM Comment Period End 01/02/01
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Procurement:

This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AI94

4018. ¤ FAR CASE 99-612, APPLICATION OF LABOR CLAUSES

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) by amending the clause, Terms and Conditions-Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Items), to include the Prohibition of Segregated Facilities clause and to clarify the application of labor clauses below the simplified acquisition threshold and to amend the Equal Opportunity clause to incorporate the exception for work performed outside the United States. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 10/26/00 65 FR 64298
NPRM Comment Period End 12/26/00
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Procurement:

This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AI95

4019. ¤ FAR CASE 99-024, PREFERENCE FOR U.S.-FLAG VESSELS

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 47; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) regarding the applicability of statutory requirements for use of U.S.-flag vessels in the transportation of supplies by sea. The FAR presently waives these requirements for subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial items. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 11/07/00 65 FR 66920
NPRM Comment Period End 01/08/01
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Procurement:

This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AI97

4020. ¤ FAR CASE 2000-014, SIGNING AND RETENTION OF HIGH-TECHNOLOGY WORKERS

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 31

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to explicitly make allowable signing and retention bonuses that defense contractors often must offer in order to recruit and retain workers that have critical technical skills. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 12/28/00 65 FR 82876
NPRM Comment Period End 02/26/01
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Procurement:

This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AJ00

4021. ¤ FAR CASE 99-614, FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE ORDER DISPUTES AND INCIDENTAL ITEMS

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 8; 48 CFR 51

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to add policies on disputes and incidental items under Federal Supply Schedule contracts and to remove the requirement to notify the General Services Administration when a schedule contractor refuses to honor an order placed by a Government contractor. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 12/29/00 65 FR 79702
NPRM Comment Period End 02/20/01
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Procurement:

This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AJ01

4022. ¤ FAR CASE 2000-013, CONTRACT TYPES FOR COMMERCIAL ITEM ACQUISITIONS

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 16

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to provide clarification on what contract types are authorized for commercial item acquisitions. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 12/29/00 65 FR 83292
NPRM Comment Period End 02/27/01
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Procurement:

This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AJ03

4023. ¤ FAR CASE 2000-008, ACQUISITION OF HELIUM

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 8; 48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation to implement the Helium Privatization Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-273) and associated changes to the U.S. Department of the Interior's regulations regarding its helium program. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 01/11/01 66 FR 2752
NPRM Comment Period End 03/12/01
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Procurement:

This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AJ09


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

Completed Actions

 


4024. FAR CASE 96-308, IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE OFF-THE-SHELF ITEM ACQUISITION PROVISIONS OF THE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REFORM ACT

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 2.101; 48 CFR 52.212-4; 48 CFR 52.212-00; 48 CFR 3.104-10(c); 48 CFR 3.503; 48 CFR 12.301; 48 CFR 12.7; 48 CFR 15.106-1; 48 CFR 19.508; 48 CFR 25.605; 48 CFR 27.409

Completed:
Reason Date FR Cite
Withdrawn 09/14/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AH25

4025. FAR CASE 96-023, CLAUSE FLOWDOWN-COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 52.244-6

Completed:
Reason Date FR Cite
Final Action 01/10/01 66 FR 2140
Final Action Effective 05/11/01 66 FR 14260

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AH69

4026. FAR CASE 98-304, COMMERCIAL ITEMS-NONGOVERNMENTAL PURPOSES

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
Reason Date FR Cite
Withdrawn 07/31/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AI41

4027. FAR CASE 99-608, PROHIBITION OF ACQUISITION OF PRODUCTS PRODUCED BY FORCED OR INDENTURED CHILD LABOR

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
Reason Date FR Cite
Final Action 01/18/01 66 FR 5346
Final Action Effective 02/20/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AI51

4028. FAR CASE 99-607, ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 7; 48 CFR 10; 48 CFR 11; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 39

Completed:
Reason Date FR Cite
NPRM 01/22/01 66 FR 7166
Final Action 04/25/01 66 FR 20894
Final Action Effective 06/25/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AI69

4029. FAR CASE 99-303, TASK ORDER AND DELIVERY ORDER CONTRACTS

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 16

Completed:
Reason Date FR Cite
Withdrawn 02/06/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AI72

4030. FAR CASE 99-016, ADVANCE PAYMENTS FOR NON-COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
Reason Date FR Cite
Final Action 01/10/01 66 FR 2137
Final Action Effective 05/11/01 66 FR 14260

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AI74

4031. FAR CASE 2000-301, APPLICABILITY, THRESHOLDS AND WAIVER OF COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS COVERAGE

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 30; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
Reason Date FR Cite
Final Action 01/10/01 66 FR 2136
Final Action Effective 03/12/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AI79

4032. FAR CASE 98-020, HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 23; 48 CFR 52

Completed:
Reason Date FR Cite
Withdrawn 02/06/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AI87

4033. ¤ FAR CASE 99-021, PART 12 AND ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 52

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to add, in the contract clause addressing terms and conditions for commercial items, the prohibition for a contractor to assign its rights to receive payment in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727) when a third party makes payment under the contract (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card). This prohibition is currently in the contract clause addressing terms and conditions required to implement statutes or Executive orders for commercial items. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Final Action 01/10/01 66 FR 2139
Final Action Effective 05/11/01 66 FR 14260

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Procurement:

This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AJ05

4034. ¤ FAR CASE 1999-403, DEFINITIONS

Agency:

Department of Defense/General Services Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

40 USC 486(c); 10 USC 137; 42 USC 2473(c)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 1; 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 3; 48 CFR 4; 48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 6; 48 CFR 7; 48 CFR 8; 48 CFR 9; 48 CFR 11; 48 CFR 13; 48 CFR 14; 48 CFR 15; ...

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to clarify the applicability of definitions used in the FAR, eliminate redundant or conflicting definitions, and make definitions easier to find. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Final Action 01/10/01 66 FR 2117
Final Action Effective 05/11/01 66 FR 14260

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Procurement:

This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact:

Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), GSA (MVRS-FAR Secretariat), 18th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov

RIN:

9000-AJ08