Unified Agenda
5 CFR Ch. III and 48 CFR Ch. 01
AGENCY:
Office of Management and Budget.
ACTION:
Semiannual regulatory agenda.
SUMMARY:
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is publishing its semiannual agenda of upcoming activities for OMB Circulars, Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) Policy Letters, and Cost Accounting Standards Board (CASB) Cost Accounting Standards.
OMB Circulars and OFPP Policy Letters are published in accordance with OMB's internal procedures for implementing Executive Order 12866 (October 4, 1993, 58 FR 51735). OMB Policy guidelines are issued under authority derived from several sources including: subtitles I, II, and V of title 31, United States Code; Executive Order 11541; and other specific authority as cited. OMB Circulars and OFPP Policy Letters communicate guidance, and instructions of a continuing nature to executive branch agencies. As such, most OMB Circulars and OFPP Policy Letters are not regulations. Nonetheless, because these issuances are typically of public interest, they are generally published in the Federal Register in both proposed (for public comment) and final stages. For this reason, they are presented below in the standard format of "prerule," "proposed rule," and "final rule" stages.
CASB Cost Accounting Standards are issued under authority derived from 41 U.S.C. 422. Cost Accounting Standards are rules governing the measurement, assignment, and allocation of costs to contracts with the United States Government.
For purposes of this agenda, we have excluded directives that outline procedures to be followed in connection with the President's budget and legislative programs and directives that affect only the internal functions, management, or personnel of Federal agencies.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
See agency person listed for each entry in the agenda, c/o Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503. On the overall agenda, contact Stephen A. Weigler, (202) 395-3060 at the above address.
Dated:
March 12, 2001.
Stephen A. Weigler, Deputy Assistant Director for Administration.
| Office of Management and Budget—Proposed Rule Stage | Sequence Number | Title | Regulation Identification Number |
|---|---|---|
| 3761 | Revision of OMB Circular A-127 To Implement the Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (FFMIA) and To Reflect Updated Financial Management Policies | 0348-AB46 |
| 3762 | Guidance on Agency Responsibilities on Data Quality | 0348-AB52 |
| 3763 | Federal Participation in the Development and Use of Volunteer Consensus Standards and in Conformity Assessment Activities (OMB Circular A-119) | 0348-AB53 |
| 3764 | Accounting for the Cost of Post-Retirement Benefit Plans (Health Care) | 0348-AB54 |
| 3765 | Policies on Management of Federal Information Resources (OMB Circular A-130) | 0348-AB55 |
| Office of Management and Budget—Completed Actions | Sequence Number | Title | Regulation Identification Number |
|---|---|---|
| 3766 | Subcontracting Plans | 0348-AB31 |
| 3767 | Policies on Management of Federal Information Resources (OMB Circular A-130) | 0348-AB36 |
3761. REVISION OF OMB CIRCULAR A-127 TO IMPLEMENT THE FEDERAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT ACT (FFMIA) AND TO REFLECT UPDATED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT POLICIES
Agency:
Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
Priority:
Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority:
31 USC 503 et seq, Chief Financial Officer's Act of 1990; PL 104-208, Federal Financial Management Improvement Act of 1996; 31 USC 3111
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline:
None
Abstract:
The Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (FFMIA) of 1996 requires that financial management systems at each Federal agency covered by the CFOs Act, substantially comply with Federal financial management systems requirements, applicable Federal accounting standards, and the U.S. Government Standard General Ledger at the transaction level. The revisions are to incorporate this and other policy updates since the 1993 issuance of the last revision to A-127.
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| Proposed Revision | 09/00/01 | |
| Final Revision | 12/00/01 |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:
No
Government Levels Affected:
Federal
Federalism:
Undetermined
Agency Contact:
Jean Holcombe, Office of Federal Financial Management, Office of Management and Budget, Room 6025, NEOB, 725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503
Phone: 202 395-5048
Email: jholcombe@omb.eop.gov
RIN:
0348-AB46
3762. ¤ GUIDANCE ON AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES ON DATA QUALITY
Agency:
Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
Priority:
Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority:
HR 4577, Treasury/General Government Appropriations Act of 2001
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
None
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, September 30, 2001.
Abstract:
OMB's appropriation language for FY 2001 requires OMB to issue policy and procedural guidance to Federal agencies for ensuring and maximizing the quality, utility and integrity of information (including statistical information) disseminated by the Federal government in fulfillment of the Paperwork Reduction Act.
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| Proposed Action | 05/00/01 | |
| Final Action | 09/00/01 |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:
No
Small Entities Affected:
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected:
Federal
Federalism:
Undetermined
Agency Contact:
Brooke J. Dickson, Policy Analyst, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10236, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503
Phone: 202 395-3191
Email: brooke-dickson@omb.eop.gov
RIN:
0348-AB52
3763. ¤ FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF VOLUNTEER CONSENSUS STANDARDS AND IN CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES (OMB CIRCULAR A-119)
Agency:
Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
Priority:
Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority:
31 USC 1111; PL 104-113
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline:
None
Abstract:
OMB Circular A-119, "Federal Participation in the Development and Use of Voluntary Consensus Standards," contains reporting requirements regarding agency use of government-unique standards and voluntary consensus standards along with agency participation in voluntary consensus standards bodies. The Circular instructs agencies to use voluntary consensus standards in lieu of government-unique standards in their procurement and regulatory activities, except where inconsistent with law or otherwise impractical. Language in A-119 calls on OMB to review the Circular for effectiveness 3 years from the date of issuance (February 1998).
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| Proposed Revision | 08/00/01 | |
| Final Revision | 10/00/01 |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:
No
Government Levels Affected:
None
Agency Contact:
Kamela White, Policy Analyst, Office of Management and Budget
Phone: 202 395-3630
Fax: 202 395-5167
Email: kgwhite@omb.eop.gov
RIN:
0348-AB53
3764. ¤ ACCOUNTING FOR THE COST OF POST-RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS (HEALTH CARE)
Agency:
Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
Priority:
Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority:
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
48 CFR 99
Legal Deadline:
None
Abstract:
The cost accounting standards board is proposing a new standard that provides criteria for measuring the costs of post-retirement benefit plans, assigning the measured costs to cost accounting periods, and allocating the assigned costs to segments of an organization.
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| ANPRM | 10/05/00 | 65 FR 59504 |
| ANPRM Comment Period End | 12/19/00 | |
| NPRM | 11/00/01 |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:
No
Government Levels Affected:
None
Procurement:
This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. The agency has not yet determined whether there is a paperwork burden associated with this action.
Agency Contact:
Richard C. Loeb, Executive Secretary, Cost Accounting Standards Board, Office of Management and Budget, Room 9013, NEOB, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503
Phone: 202 395-4550
Fax: 202 395-5105
RIN:
0348-AB54
3765. ¤ POLICIES ON MANAGEMENT OF FEDERAL INFORMATION RESOURCES (OMB CIRCULAR A-130)
Agency:
Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
Priority:
Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority:
PL 104-106
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline:
None
Abstract:
OMB Circular A-130 establishes policy for the management of Federal information resources, and includes procedural and analytic guidelines for implementing aspects of these policies as appendices. OMB is reviewing the Circular for consistency with the Government Information Security Reform Act, and revising sections on Information Policy and Privacy.
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| Proposed Revision | 07/00/01 | |
| Final Revision | 10/00/01 |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:
No
Government Levels Affected:
None
Agency Contact:
Tony Frater, Policy Analyst, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10236, NEOB, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503
Phone: 202 395-3785
Fax: 202 395-5167
Email: afrater@omb.eop.gov
RIN:
0348-AB55
Agency:
Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
Priority:
Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority:
15 USC 637(d); PL 103-355, sec 1091; 41 USC 405
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
48 CFR 19.7
Legal Deadline:
None
Abstract:
OFPP proposes to issue a Final Policy Letter that covers subcontracting plans. This Policy Letter supersedes and cancels OFPP Policy Letter 80-1, 80-2, Supplement No. 1 to 80-2, and 80-4.
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| Proposed Policy Letter | 09/26/95 | 60 FR 49644 |
| Second Proposed Policy Letter | 04/02/99 | 64 FR 16001 |
| Withdrawn | 03/16/01 |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:
Yes
Small Entities Affected:
Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations
Government Levels Affected:
None
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:
Michael Gerich, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Federal Procurement Policy, Washington, DC 20503
Phone: 202 395-6811
Fax: 202 395-5105
RIN:
0348-AB31
3767. POLICIES ON MANAGEMENT OF FEDERAL INFORMATION RESOURCES (OMB CIRCULAR A-130)
Agency:
Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
Priority:
Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority:
PL 104-106
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
None
Legal Deadline:
None
Abstract:
OMB Circular A-130, Management of Federal Information Resources, establishes policies for the management of Federal information resources and provides certain procedures and analytical guidelines for implementing specific aspects of these policies. OMB is reviewing the Circular for consistency with the Information Technology Management Reform Act (ITMRA) of 1996, Public Law 104-106. This proposed revision is consistent with the National Performance Reviews reinventing government efforts.
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| Proposed Revision | 04/13/00 | 65 FR 19933 |
| Final Revision | 12/12/00 | 65 FR 77677 |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:
No
Government Levels Affected:
None
Agency Contact:
Tony Frater, Policy Analyst, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10236, NEOB, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503
Phone: 202 395-3785
Fax: 202 395-5167
Email: afrater@omb.eop.gov
RIN:
0348-AB36