GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)

3787. � DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED ON THE BASIS OF AGE

General Services Administration (GSA)/OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

29 USC 794

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

41 CFR 101-8.3; 41 CFR 102-7

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-8.3 in plain language and moves it into the Federal Management Regulation at 102-7. The revised regulation updates coverage for enforcement of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, in federally assisted programs or activities to include a cross-reference to the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes

Small Entities Affected:

Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected:

State, Federal

Agency Contact:

James M. Taylor, Director, Office of Civil Rights, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3852
Fax: 202 219-3369

RIN:

3090-AE32

3788. � NONDISCRIMINATION IN PROGRAMS RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

General Services Administration (GSA)/OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 6101 et seq

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

41 CFR 101-8.7

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-8.7 in plain language and moves it into the Federal Management Regulation. The rule enforces the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, which prohibits discrimination based on age in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Small Entities Affected:

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

James M. Taylor, Director, Office of Civil Rights, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3852
Fax: 202 219-3369

RIN:

3090-AH46

General Services Administration (GSA)/OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

40 USC 476; 42 2000d-1; 20 USC 1681

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

41 CFR 101-6; 41 CFR 102-4

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-6.2 in plain language and moves it into the Federal Management Regulation at 102-4. The rule enforces title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

James M. Taylor, Director, Office of Civil Rights, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3852
Fax: 202 219-3369

RIN:

3090-AH47

OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTWIDE POLICY

3789. TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT

3790. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION; ACQUISITION OF LEASEHOLD INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY; HISTORIC PREFERENCE

General Services Administration (GSA)/OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTWIDE POLICY

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

40 USC 486(c); 40 USC 1424(b)

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

41 CFR 101-35; 41 CFR 102-172

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-35 to update GSA's telecommunications management policy and moves it into the Federal Management Regulation at 102-172. The regulation is being rewritten in a plain language, question and answer format to make it easier to use and understand.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Interim Final Rule 08/07/96 61 FR 41003

Interim Final Rule Effective 08/08/96
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 10/07/96
NPRM 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

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:

James Cademartori, Configuration Manager, Federal Telecommunications Service, General Services Administration, 7980 Boeing Court, Third Floor, Vienna, VA 22182-3988
Phone: 703 760-7545
Email: james.cademartori@gsa.gov

RIN:

3090-AG03

General Services Administration (GSA)/OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTWIDE POLICY

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

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

48 CFR 552

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rulemaking updates GSAR clause 552.270-4, Historic Preference, that is used in the acquisition of leasehold interests. E.O. 13006 requires that Federal agencies give first consideration to historic properties within historic districts. If no such property is suitable, then Federal agencies shall consider other developed or undeveloped sites within historic districts. Federal agencies shall then consider historic properties outside of historic districts, if no suitable site within a district exists. As a result of the requirements of the E.O., 552.270-4 will be revised to establish the order of precedence.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/30/99 64 FR 35122

NPRM Comment Period End 08/30/99
Second NPRM 10/19/01 66 FR 53193

NPRM Comment Period End 12/18/01
Final Action 03/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

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:

Michael E. Hopkins, Regulatory Secretariat (MVPS), General Services Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 208-7312
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: michael.hopkins@gsa.gov

RIN:

3090-AH01

3791. SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

General Services Administration (GSA)/OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTWIDE POLICY

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

3792. DISPOSITION OF SEIZED AND FORFEITED, VOLUNTARILY ABANDONED, AND UNCLAIMED PERSONAL PROPERTY

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

41 CFR 101-45; 41 CFR 102-38

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-45 to streamline sales requirements and moves it into the Federal Management Regulation at 41 CFR 102-38. The regulation is being rewritten in a plain language, question and answer format to make it easier to use and understand.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Agency Contact:

Peter Zuidema, Acting Director, Personal Property Management Policy Division, General Services Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3846
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: peter.zuidema@gsa.gov

RIN:

3090-AH10

General Services Administration (GSA)/OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTWIDE POLICY

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

40 USC 484(m)

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

41 CFR 101-48; 41 CFR 102-41

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-48 and moves it into the Federal Management Regulation at 102-41. The regulation is being rewritten in a plain language, question and answer format to make the regulation easier to use and understand.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Agency Contact:

RIN:

3090-AH11

3793. MAIL MANAGEMENT

3794. DISPOSITION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY WITH SPECIAL HANDLING REQUIREMENTS

General Services Administration (GSA)/OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTWIDE POLICY

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

40 USC 486(c); 44 USC 2904; PL 94-575, sec 2

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

41 CFR 101-9; 41 CFR 102-192

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-9 and moves it into the Federal Management Regulation at 102-192. The regulation, rewritten in plain language, requires agencies to submit data annually to GSA on their volumes of mail and to prepare and submit annual cost control plans to GSA. These data and reports will be used to help agencies develop performance measures. Also, in accordance with E.O. 12977, this rule extends the requirement to maintain agency-level mail security plans to the facility level.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/29/01 66 FR 29067

NPRM Comment Period End 07/30/01
NPRM Comment Period Extended 07/31/01 66 FR 39473

NPRM Comment Period End 09/28/01
Second NPRM 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Agency Contact:

Henry Maury, General Services Administration, Office of Transportation and Personal Property (MT), Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 208-7928
Email: henry.maury@gsa.gov

RIN:

3090-AH13

General Services Administration (GSA)/OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTWIDE POLICY

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

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

41 CFR 101-42; 41 CFR 102-40

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-42 and moves it into the Federal Management Regulation at 102-40. The regulation revises use, handling, and disposal requirements for special categories of personal property. The rule is being rewritten in plain language in a question and answer format.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Government Levels Affected:

State, Federal

Agency Contact:

RIN:

3090-AH21

3795. PERSONAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

3796. � GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) AND GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTS)

General Services Administration (GSA)/OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTWIDE POLICY

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

40 USC 481; 40 USC 483 to 487

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

41 CFR 102-35

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rulemaking provides a general outline of the policies governing the management of Federal personal property and summarizes the processes provided for in FMR parts 102-36 through 102-42.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Agency Contact:

RIN:

3090-AH31

3797. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, HANDICAP, AND AGE IN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

General Services Administration (GSA)/OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTWIDE POLICY

Priority:

Other Significant

Legal Authority:

EO 12549 (2/18/86); 41 USC 701 et seq.; 40 USC 486(c)

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

41 CFR 105

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

Rewrites current rule into plain language question and answer format and clarifies ambiguities in existing rules.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Small Entities Affected:

Government Levels Affected:

State, Federal

Agency Contact:

Donald J. Suda, Special Assistant, Office of Acquisition Policy (MV), General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4770
Email: donald.suda@gsa.gov

RIN:

3090-AH35

General Services Administration (GSA)

Final Rule Stage

OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS

3798. FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION (FTR), CHAPTER 304 PAYMENT OF TRAVEL EXPENSES FROM A NON-FEDERAL SOURCE

General Services Administration (GSA)/OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 794; 42 USC 2000d to 2000d-7; 42 USC 6101 to 6107; EO 12250

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

41 CFR 101-6; 41 CFR 101-8

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rulemaking proposes to amend the FPMR to implement title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (title VI), section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972 (section 504), and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (Age Discrimination Act). Together, these statutes prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, and age in programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance. GSA's proposed rulemaking was published as part of a joint notice of proposed rulemaking involving up to 24 agencies.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/06/00 65 FR 76460

NPRM Comment Period End 01/05/01
Final Action 12/00/01
Final Action Effective 01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Small Entities Affected:

Government Levels Affected:

State, Federal

Agency Contact:

James M. Taylor, Director, Office of Civil Rights, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3852
Fax: 202 219-3369

RIN:

3090-AH33

OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTWIDE POLICY

General Services Administration (GSA)/OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTWIDE POLICY

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 5701 to 5709; 31 USC 1353; 40 USC 486(c)

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

41 CFR 301-1; 41 CFR 304-1

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This amendment finalizes the interim rule governing the acceptance of payment for travel, subsistence, and related expenses from a non-Federal source. This rule supersedes Interim Rule 4, published at 57 FR 53283, November 9, 1992, with request for comments. The economic impact of this amendment is favorable on all Federal agencies.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Interim Final Rule Effective 10/30/89
Interim Final Rule 12/28/89 54 FR 53321

Interim Final Rule 3 Effective 03/06/91
Interim Final Rule 3 03/08/91 56 FR 9878

Interim Final Rule 3 Comment Period End 05/07/91
Interim Final Rule 4 11/09/92 57 FR 53283

Interim Final Rule 4 Effective 12/09/92
Interim Final Rule 4 Comment Period End 01/08/93
NPRM 05/04/01 66 FR 22491

NPRM Comment Period End 07/03/01
Final Action 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Agency Contact:

William T. Rivers, Director, Travel and Transportation Management Policy Division (MTT), General Services Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-1538
Fax: 202 501-0349
Email: bill.rivers@gsa.gov

RIN:

3090-AE19

3799. ANNUAL REAL PROPERTY INVENTORIES

General Services Administration (GSA)/OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTWIDE POLICY

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

3800. FTR INTERIM RULE 7—INCOME TAX REIMBURSEMENT ALLOWANCE (ITRA)

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

41 CFR 101-3; 41 CFR 102-84

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rulemaking revises FPMR part 101-3 and moves it into the Federal Management Regulation at 102-84. The revised regulation is being rewritten in a plain language, question and answer format and will enable Federal agencies to more effectively manage their inventory of real property assets.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Interim Final Rule 11/02/01 66 FR 55593

Interim Final Rule Effective 11/02/01
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 01/02/02
Final Action 04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Agency Contact:

Stanley C. Langfeld, Director, Real Property Policy Division (MPR), Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-1737

RIN:

3090-AG55

General Services Administration (GSA)/OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTWIDE POLICY

Priority:

Other Significant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 5707

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

41 CFR 301-11

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rulemaking amended the FTR to add authority to implement sections of the Travel and Transportation Reform Act of 1998, which authorize Federal agencies to reimburse Federal, State, and local income taxes incurred as a result of long-term official travel. It also allows for the reimbursement of penalty and interest payments due to incorrect withholdings by the employee's agency for tax years 1993 and 1994.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Interim Final Rule Effective 01/01/93
Interim Final Rule 06/18/99 64 FR 32812

Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 08/17/99
Final Action 04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Agency Contact:

RIN:

3090-AG99

3801. GSAR; TAX ADJUSTMENT

General Services Administration (GSA)/OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTWIDE POLICY

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

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

48 CFR 552

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rulemaking establishes a provision at GSAR 552.270-74, Tax Adjustment. The provision outlines the methodology for calculating real estate taxes for use in solicitations for offers for acquisition of leasehold interests in real property.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/25/00 65 FR 33799

NPRM Comment Period End 07/24/00
Final Action 01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

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:

RIN:

3090-AH03

3802. CLARIFICATION OF HUBZONE

General Services Administration (GSA)/OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTWIDE POLICY

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

3803. DONATION OF SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY

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

48 CFR 519; 48 CFR 552

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rulemaking will clarify how the HUBZone program applies to acquiring leasehold interests in real property.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

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:

RIN:

3090-AH17

General Services Administration (GSA)/OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTWIDE POLICY

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

3804. GSAR; IDENTIFICATION OF ENERGY-EFFICIENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES CONTAINING RECOVERED MATERIALS OR OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL ATTRIBUTES

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

41 CFR 101-44; 41 CFR 102-37

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-44 in plain language and moves it into the Federal Management Regulation at 102-37.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 04/13/00 65 FR 20014

NPRM Comment Period End 06/12/00
Final Action 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Government Levels Affected:

State, Federal

Agency Contact:

RIN:

3090-AH20

General Services Administration (GSA)/OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTWIDE POLICY

Priority:

Other Significant

Legal Authority:

3805. GSAR; GUIDANCE ON ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER

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

48 CFR 538; 48 CFR 552

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rulemaking would amend the GSAR for consistency with the proposed FAR revision of energy conservation regulations and President Clinton's issuance of E.O. 13123 on efficient energy management.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/18/00 65 FR 44508

NPRM Comment Period End 09/18/00
Final Action 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Small Entities Affected:

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:

RIN:

3090-AH25

General Services Administration (GSA)/OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTWIDE POLICY

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

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

48 CFR 532; 48 CFR 552

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rulemaking establishes procedures for implementing the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 in accordance with Department of Treasury rules at 31 CFR part 208 and OMB Prompt Payment Act rules at 5 CFR 1315. To comply with these rules, GSA must collect specific vendor information. 5 CFR 1315.9(b) requires a proper invoice to include the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and banking information for electronic funds transfer, unless agency procedures provide otherwise. GSA will require the TIN on each invoice but will enter banking information on the GSA Form 300 in lieu of requiring it on the invoice.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Small Entities Affected:

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:

RIN:

3090-AH30

3806. � REAL PROPERTY POLICIES UPDATE

General Services Administration (GSA)/OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTWIDE POLICY

Priority:

Other Significant

Legal Authority:

3807. � FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION (FTR); MAXIMUM PER DIEM RATES

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

41 CFR 102-71 to 41 CFR 102-82

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

Final Rule FMR parts 102-71 to 102-82 was published in the Federal Register on January 18, 2001, and was effective on January 18, 2001. The completion of that regulatory action initiates the start of a new initiative entitled "Real Property Policies Update." The goal of this new initiative is to amend FMR parts 102-71 to 102-82 to reflect updated policies, such as location policy, outleasing policy, historic preservation/E.O. 13006 policy, and security policy.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Interim Final Rule 05/00/02
Interim Final Rule Effective 05/00/02
Final Action 02/00/03
Final Action Effective 02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Agency Contact:

Stanley C. Langfeld, Director, Real Property Policy Division (MPR), Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-1737

RIN:

3090-AH45

3808. PRICING POLICY FOR OCCUPANCY IN GSA SPACE

General Services Administration (GSA)/OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTWIDE POLICY

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 5707

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

41 CFR 300; 41 CFR 301

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

Section 5702 of title 5, United States Code, provides for the Administrator of General Services to prescribe a maximum per diem allowance for travel within the continental United States. Analysis of data from the most recent subsistence cost surveys reveals that the current listing of specific per diem rates contained in a final rule appearing in part II of the Federal Register of Friday, August 31, 2001 (66 FR 46070), should be updated to add new entries and revise previous entries.
This amendment is not subject to the rulemaking requirements contained in section 553 of the Administrative Procedures Act (5 U.S.C. 551 to 559), since it involves matters related solely to agency management or personnel. GSA, therefore, did not request public comments on this rule. GSA will, however, send a copy of the amendment to Federal employee unions for review and will reconcile any comments received before issuing the final rule.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action Effective 10/00/01
Final Action 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Small Entities Affected:

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Agency Contact:

RIN:

3090-AH51

PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE

General Services Administration (GSA)/PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE

Priority:

Other Significant

Legal Authority:

Sec 210(j), Fed Prop and Admin Services Act of 1949, as amended (40 USC 490(j))

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

41 CFR 102-85

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The General Services Administration (GSA) is revising the Federal Property Management Regulations (FPMR) by moving coverage of GSA's Rent Program into the Federal Management Regulation (FMR). A cross-reference is added to the FPMR to direct readers to the coverage in the FMR. The FMR is written in plain language to provide agencies with updated regulatory material that is easy to read and understand. This interim rule establishes the pricing policy guidance for Occupancy Agreements between GSA and the customer agencies. It also governs intra-governmental pricing of space and services.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Interim Final Rule 05/08/01 66 FR 23169

Interim Final Rule Effective 05/08/01
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 07/09/01
Final Action 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Small Entities Affected:

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Agency Contact:

Ronald Edward Kendall, Director, Policy and Analysis, Portfolio Management (PT), General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4940
Fax: 202 219-1966

RIN:

3090-AG33

General Services Administration (GSA)

Long-Term Actions

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER

3809. GSA PRIVACY ACT

General Services Administration (GSA)/OFFICE OF THE CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

3810. � NONDISCRIMINATION BASED ON SEX IN ALL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY

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

41 CFR 105

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rulemaking updates GSA's privacy policy and procedures and provides current organizational citations, privacy-related responsibilities, and the names and addresses of persons to contact concerning the GSA Privacy Act Program and systems of records.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Jinaita Kanarchuk, General Services Administration, Information Management Division (CAI), Office of the Chief People Officer, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-1452
Email: jinaita.kanarchuk@gsa.gov

RIN:

3090-AH05

OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS

3811. � TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION AMENDMENTS ACT

General Services Administration (GSA)/OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

40 USC 476

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

41 CFR 101-6.2

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The Office of Civil Rights has no implementing regulation for this provision at this time. However, the statute states that this provision shall be enforced through agency provisions and rules similar to those under title VI.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Small Entities Affected:

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

James M. Taylor, Director, Office of Civil Rights, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3852
Fax: 202 219-3369

RIN:

3090-AH48

3812. � PROHIBITED PURCHASES OF PROPERTY SOLD BY GSA

General Services Administration (GSA)/OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

Not Yet Determined

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

41 CFR 101-4.100 et seq

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

Final common rule was published August 2000. Needs to be rewritten in plain language, then published for comment, then published in final. (Needs Department of Justice approval.)

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Small Entities Affected:

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

James M. Taylor, Director, Office of Civil Rights, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3852
Fax: 202 219-3369

RIN:

3090-AH49

OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL

General Services Administration (GSA)/OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL

Priority:

Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:

5 USC 7301; 5 CFR 2635.105; 5 CFR 2635.702; 5 CFR 2635.703

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

5 CFR 2635.105; 5 CFR 2635.702; 5 CFR 2635.703

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

Under the current regulation at 5 CFR 6701.103, GSA employees (and their spouses and minor children) are prohibited from purchasing for themselves or others any personal or real property being sold by GSA. This regulation supplemented the prohibition on the use of public office for private gain at 5 CFR 2635.702 and the prohibition on the use of nonpublic information at 5 CFR 2635.703. GSA believes that the current prohibition at section 6701.103 for all GSA employees, their spouses, and minor children is unnecessarily broad and that the prohibition should be extended only to those employees where the possibility of using public office or nonpublic information for private gain exists or where the possibility of the appearance of a conflict of interest occurs. For that reason, GSA is retaining but liberalizing this provision, so as to allow the purchase by GSA employees of property sold by GSA, except for those GSA employees who personally and substantially participate in, or have official responsibility for, the sale of real and personal property.

Timetable:
Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Small Entities Affected:

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Eugenia Ellison, Associate General Counsel, General Law Division Office of General Counsel, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-0765
Fax: 202 501-6347

RIN:

3090-AH50

OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTWIDE POLICY

3813. � INTERNET GOV DOMAIN

3814. FEDERAL RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, INTERAGENCY REPORTS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, AND STANDARD AND OPTIONAL FORMS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

General Services Administration (GSA)/OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTWIDE POLICY

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

sec 205, Federal Property and Admin Services Act of 1949 (40 USC 486(c))

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

41 CFR 102-173

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The General Service Administration (GSA) is adding coverage on the Internet GOV Domain to the Federal Management Regulation (FMR). This interim rule establishes a new FMR part covering the Internet GOV Domain. This interim rule provides mainly a framework for future Internet GOV Domain policy, but it also establishes policy on naming conventions for U.S. Government registration of domain names, located in subpart B of the new part.

Timetable:
Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Small Entities Affected:

Government Levels Affected:

State, Local

Agency Contact:

Marion A. Royal, Policy Advisor, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 208-4643
Fax: 202 501-6455
Email: marion.royal@gsa.gov

RIN:

3090-AH41

General Services Administration (GSA)

Completed Actions

3815. FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MANAGEMENT

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

41 CFR 101-11; 41 CFR 102-193; 41 CFR 102-194; 41 CFR 102-195

Completed:

Reason Date FR Cite

Final Action 09/20/01 66 FR 48357

Final Action Effective 10/22/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Agency Contact:

R. Stewart Randall
Phone: 202 501-4469
Fax: 202 219-0987
Email: stewart.randall@gsa.gov

RIN:

3090-AG02

3816. FTR AMENDMENT (UNASSIGNED); RELOCATION ALLOWANCES

Priority:

Other Significant

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

41 CFR 101-6; 41 CFR 102-3

Completed:

Reason Date FR Cite

Final Action 07/19/01 66 FR 37728

Final Action Effective 08/20/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Agency Contact:

Charles F. Howton
Phone: 202 273-3561
Email: charles.howton@gsa.gov

RIN:

3090-AG49

3817. REPLACEMENT OF PERSONAL PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE EXCHANGE/SALE AUTHORITY

Priority:

Other Significant

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

41 CFR 302

Completed:

Reason Date FR Cite

Final Action 11/20/01 66 FR 58194

Final Action Effective 02/19/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Agency Contact:

William T. Rivers
Phone: 202 501-1538
Fax: 202 501-0349
Email: bill.rivers@gsa.gov

RIN:

3090-AG93

3818. � FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION; RELOCATION INCOME TAX (RIT) ALLOWANCE TAX TABLES

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

41 CFR 101-46; 41 CFR 102-39

Completed:

Reason Date FR Cite

Final Action 09/21/01 66 FR 48614

Final Action Effective 09/21/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Agency Contact:

Peter Zuidema
Phone: 202 501-3846
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: peter.zuidema@gsa.gov

RIN:

3090-AH23

3819. � TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION PAYMENT AND AUDIT

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 5738; 20 USC 905(a); EO 11609; 36 FR 13747; 3 CFR, 1971-1975 Comp., p. 586

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

41 CFR 302

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The Federal, State, and Puerto Rico tax tables for calculating the relocation income tax (RIT) allowance must be updated yearly to reflect changes in Federal, State, and Puerto Rico income tax brackets and rates.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action Effective 01/01/01 66 FR 23177

Final Action 05/08/01 66 FR 23177

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Small Entities Affected:

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Agency Contact:

RIN:

3090-AH40

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

3820. � FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION (FTR); MAXIMUM PER DIEM RATES

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

41 CFR 102-117.90; 41 CFR 102-118.40; 41 CFR 102-118.95; 41 CFR 102-118.115; 41 CFR 102-118.175

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The General Services Administration (GSA) is extending the retirement date of Optional Forms 1103, U.S. Government Bill of Lading (GBL), and 1203, U.S. Government Bill of Lading-Privately Owned Personal Property (PPGBL), until March 31, 2002. A GSA review indicated that instead of transitioning to standard business practices, agencies were creating a new form to replace the GBL. Extending the retirement date for 6 months will give agencies more time to enhance electronic transportation systems currently in place and transition to the use of commercial practices.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action Effective 09/21/01
Final Action 09/24/01 66 FR 48812

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Small Entities Affected:

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:

Elizabeth Allison, Program Analyst, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 219-1729
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: elizabeth.allison@gsa.gov

RIN:

3090-AH43