Unified Agenda
14 CFR Ch. V
AGENCY:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
ACTION:
Semiannual regulatory agenda.
SUMMARY:
NASA's regulatory agenda describes those regulations being considered for development or amendment by NASA, the need and legal basis for the actions being considered, the name and telephone number of the knowledgeable official, whether a regulatory analysis is required, and the status of regulations previously reported. This edition of the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions includes The Regulatory Plan, which appears in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. NASA's Statement of Regulatory Priorities is included in part II.
ADDRESSES:
Director, Management Assessment Division (Code JM), Office of Management Systems, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nanette Jennings, (202) 358-0819.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB guidelines dated July 10, 2001, "October 2001 Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions" require a regulatory agenda of those regulations under development and review to be published in the Federal Register each April and October.
Dated:
September 13, 2001.
John D. Werner, Director, Management Assessment Division.
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration—Proposed Rule Stage | Sequence Number | Title | Regulation Identification Number |
|---|---|---|
| 3824 | Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants) | 2700-AC43 |
| 3825 | NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook—Rewrite of Section D—Cooperative Agreements With Commercial Firms and Implementation of Section 319 of Public Law 106-391, Buy American Encouragement | 2700-AC44 |
| 3826 | Research Misconduct | 2700-AC50 |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration—Final Rule Stage | Sequence Number | Title | Regulation Identification Number |
|---|---|---|
| 3827 | Cross-Waiver of Liability | 2700-AB51 |
| 3828 | Meritorious Claims Arising From the Conduct of NASA Functions Under 42 U.S.C. 2473(c)(13) | 2700-AC35 |
| 3829 | NASA Standards of Conduct | 2700-AC37 |
| 3830 | Code of Conduct for International Space Station Crew | 2700-AC40 |
| 3831 | Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2700-AC45 |
| 3832 | Boards and Committees | 2700-AC46 |
| 3833 | Inventions and Contributions | 2700-AC47 |
| 3834 | Patents and Other Intellectual Property Rights | 2700-AC48 |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration—Long-Term Actions | Sequence Number | Title | Regulation Identification Number |
|---|---|---|
| 3835 | Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System; Use and Reimbursement Policy for Non-U.S. Government Users | 2700-AA29 |
| 3836 | Miscellaneous Administrative Changes to the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (NFS) | 2700-AC33 |
| 3837 | Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, and Age in Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance | 2700-AC41 |
| 3838 | National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures | 2700-AC49 |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration—Completed Actions | Sequence Number | Title | Regulation Identification Number |
|---|---|---|
| 3839 | Use of Small Self-Contained Payload | 2700-AC39 |
| 3840 | NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook—Miscellaneous Changes | 2700-AC51 |
3824. GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) AND GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTS)
Agency:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Priority:
Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority:
41 USC 701 et seq; 42 USC 2473c; 31 USC 6101 note
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
14 CFR 1265
Legal Deadline:
None
Abstract:
NASA is participating in a proposed common rule that proposes substantive changes and amendments to the Governmentwide nonprocurement common rule for debarment and suspension and the Governmentwide rule implementing the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. The purpose of these proposed changes are as follows:
1. Resolve unnecessary technical differences between the procurement and nonprocurement debarment rules;
2. Make improvements to the existing common rule consistent with the purpose of the suspension and debarment system;
3. Revise the current approach to the style and format to use plain language; and
4. Move the drug-free workplace requirements currently in subpart F of the Debarment and Suspension Nonprocurement Common Rule to a new section.
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| NPRM | 12/00/01 |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:
No
Small Entities Affected:
No
Government Levels Affected:
None
Agency Contact:
Diane S. Thompson, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code HC), 300 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-0514
Fax: 202 358-3220
Email: dthompso@hq.nasa.gov
RIN:
2700-AC43
3825. NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK—REWRITE OF SECTION D—COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH COMMERCIAL FIRMS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 319 OF PUBLIC LAW 106-391, BUY AMERICAN ENCOURAGEMENT
Agency:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Priority:
Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority:
31 USC 6301-6308
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
14 CFR 1260 and 1274
Legal Deadline:
None
Abstract:
NASA's Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook will be revised to clarify and provide additional guidance on the award and administration of cooperative agreements with commercial firms. This includes incorporating appropriate guidance on risk-centered approaches to acquisitions under cooperative agreements.
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| NPRM | 10/29/01 | 66 FR 54468 |
| NPRM Comment Period End | 12/28/01 | |
| Final Action | 03/00/02 |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:
No
Small Entities Affected:
No
Government Levels Affected:
None
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:
Eugene Johnson, Procurement Analyst, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code HC), 300 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-4703
Fax: 202 358-3220
Email: ejohnson@hq.nasa.gov
RIN:
2700-AC44
Agency:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Priority:
Other Significant
Legal Authority:
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
14 CFR 1275
Legal Deadline:
None
Abstract:
The proposed rule implements the "Federal Policy on Research Misconduct," issued by the Office of Science and Technology Policy in the Federal Register (FR) on December 6, 2000 (65 FR 76260). The proposed rule sets out the definition of research misconduct and the procedures for determining whether research misconduct has occurred and for recommending administrative action by NASA pursuant to applicable laws.
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| NPRM | 01/00/02 |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:
No
Small Entities Affected:
No
Government Levels Affected:
None
Agency Contact:
Mayra N. Montrose, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Office of the NASA Chief Scientist, Code AS, 300 E Street, SW, Washington, DC 20744
Phone: 202 358-1492
Email: mmontros@mail.hq.nasa.gov
RIN:
2700-AC50
3827. CROSS-WAIVER OF LIABILITY
Agency:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Priority:
Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority:
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
14 CFR 1266
Legal Deadline:
None
Abstract:
This provides technical amendments to implement the cross-waiver of liability provision of the intergovernmental agreement of the International Space Station and to refine and clarify contractual cross-waivers in NASA agreements involving launch services.
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| Final Action | 05/00/02 |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:
No
Government Levels Affected:
None
Agency Contact:
Steven Mirmina, Attorney Advisor, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code GS), 300 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-0729
Fax: 202 358-4355
Email: smirmina@mail.hq.nasa.gov
RIN:
2700-AB51
3828. MERITORIOUS CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE CONDUCT OF NASA FUNCTIONS UNDER 42 U.S.C. 2473(C)(13)
Agency:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Priority:
Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority:
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
14 CFR 1267
Legal Deadline:
None
Abstract:
This rule would establish NASA policies and procedures for meritorious claims, other than Federal Tort Claims Act claims or claims otherwise covered under 14 CFR part 1261, arising from the conduct of NASA functions and pursuant to 203(c)(13) of the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2473(c)(13)).
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| NPRM | 12/21/99 | 64 FR 71339 |
| NPRM Comment Period End | 02/22/00 | |
| Final Action | 04/00/02 |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:
Undetermined
Small Entities Affected:
No
Government Levels Affected:
None
Agency Contact:
Bernard J. Roan, Senior Attorney, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Office of Associate General Counsel (Contracts), 300 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-2072
RIN:
2700-AC35
3829. NASA STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
Agency:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Priority:
Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority:
42 USC 2473(c)(1), 5 USC appendix (Ethics in Government Act of 1978, as amended); 5 USC 7301; 18 USC 208; 5 CFR part 2640
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
14 CFR 1207.102; 5 CFR 6901
Legal Deadline:
None
Abstract:
Changes in references that are obsolete because of superseding Office of Government Ethics regulations and internal Agency reorganization.
Deletion of section to conform with superseding regulation (5 CFR 2640); revision of remainder to reflect organization changes.
This action is not required by action or court order. The changes are being made to rescind or amend NASA regulations that have already been published, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 2473(c)(1).
Because the Agency is conforming with Office of Government Ethics regulations (5 CFR 2640), there are no alternatives to revision.
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| Final Rule | 12/00/01 |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:
No
Small Entities Affected:
No
Government Levels Affected:
None
Agency Contact:
Laurie P. Rafferty, Attorney, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Office of the General Counsel, Code GG, 300 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-2028
Fax: 202 358-4355
Email: lraffert@hq.nasa.gov
RIN:
2700-AC37
3830. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION CREW
Agency:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Priority:
Other Significant
Legal Authority:
42 USC 2455, 2473, 2475; 18 USC 799
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
14 CFR 1214, subpart 1214.4
Legal Deadline:
None
Abstract:
NASA is amending 14 CFR part 1214 by adding subpart 1214.4 to implement certain provisions of the International Space Station Intergovernmental Agreement regarding crew members' observance of a Code of Conduct.
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| Interim Final Rule Effective | 10/01/00 | |
| Interim Final Rule | 12/21/00 | 65 FR 80302 |
| Final Rule | 08/00/02 |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:
No
Small Entities Affected:
No
Government Levels Affected:
None
Agency Contact:
E. Jason Steptoe, Associate General Counsel, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Office of General Counsel (Code GS), 300 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-2432
RIN:
2700-AC40
3831. ¤ SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Agency:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Priority:
Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority:
5 USC 7301; 5 USC app (Ethics in Government Act of 1978); 42 USC 2473(c)(1); EO 12674, as modified by EO 12731; 5 CFR 2635.105, 2635.403(a), 2635.802(a), 2635.803
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
5 CFR 6901; 14 CFR 1207
Legal Deadline:
None
Abstract:
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, with the concurrence of the Office of Government Ethics, is amending its supplemental standards of ethical conduct to revise the designations of officials authorized to perform ethics related-functions and move those designations from 5 CFR part 6901 to 14 CFR part 1207, subpart A.
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| Final Rule | 12/00/01 |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:
No
Small Entities Affected:
No
Government Levels Affected:
None
Agency Contact:
Laurie P. Rafferty, Attorney, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Office of the General Counsel, Code GG, 300 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-2028
Fax: 202 358-4355
Email: lraffert@hq.nasa.gov
RIN:
2700-AC45
Agency:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Priority:
Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority:
42 USC 2457f and 2458; secs 305 and 306 of the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958, as amended
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
14 CFR 1209
Legal Deadline:
None
Abstract:
NASA is amending 14 CFR part 1209 to provide for a change in responsibilities and an organizational change. Moves responsibility from Code I (External Relations) to Code R (Aerospace Technology).
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| Final Rule | 12/00/01 |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:
No
Small Entities Affected:
No
Government Levels Affected:
Federal
Agency Contact:
Paul A. Curto, Senior Technologist, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Code RI, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-2279
Fax: 202 358-3197
Email: pcurto@hq.nasa.gov
RIN:
2700-AC46
3833. ¤ INVENTIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS
Agency:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Priority:
Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority:
42 USC 2458, sec 306 of the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958; 15 USC 3710b(1), sec 12 of the Federal Technology Transfer Act of 1986
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
14 CFR 1240
Legal Deadline:
None
Abstract:
NASA is amending 14 CFR part 1240 to provide definitions (including a software definition), add a new category of initial awards for release of software, provide initial awards for the issuance of patents based upon continuation-in-part and divisional patent applications, increase the amount of certain awards and change delegations of authority from the NASA Administrator.
Award amounts have not been changed since 1985, and this updates to current day dollars. This includes significant increases in initial awards for technical briefs from $150 to $350, multiple author software and patents from $250 to $500, and single author software and patents from $500 to $1,000. Any award of an amount less than $2,000 no longer requires the Administrator's signature.
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| Final Rule | 12/00/01 |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:
No
Small Entities Affected:
No
Government Levels Affected:
Federal
Agency Contact:
Paul A. Curto, Senior Technologist, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Code RI, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-2279
Fax: 202 358-3197
Email: pcurto@hq.nasa.gov
RIN:
2700-AC47
3834. ¤ PATENTS AND OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
Agency:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Priority:
Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority:
42 USC 2457 and 2458; 35 USC 202 and 203; 37 CFR 401.6
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
14 CFR 1245
Legal Deadline:
None
Abstract:
NASA will be proposing to amend 14 CFR part 1245 to designate the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals to conduct fact finding in march-in proceedings. NASA no longer has a Board of Contract Appeals, so designating another Board is necessary.
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| Final Rule | 04/00/02 |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:
No
Small Entities Affected:
No
Government Levels Affected:
Federal
Agency Contact:
Paul A. Curto, Senior Technologist, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Code RI, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-2279
Fax: 202 358-3197
Email: pcurto@hq.nasa.gov
RIN:
2700-AC48
3835. TRACKING AND DATA RELAY SATELLITE SYSTEM; USE AND REIMBURSEMENT POLICY FOR NON-U.S. GOVERNMENT USERS
Agency:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Priority:
Info./Admin./Other
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
14 CFR 1215
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| Final Action for CY 1993 Rate Change | 05/15/92 | 57 FR 20746 |
| Final Action for CY 1994 Rate Change | 09/28/93 | 58 FR 50515 |
| Final Action for CY 1995 Rate Change | 10/31/94 | 59 FR 54385 |
| Final Action for CY 1997 Rate Change | 05/15/95 | 60 FR 25843 |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:
No
Government Levels Affected:
None
Agency Contact:
Joseph LaCurto
Phone: 202 358-2764
RIN:
2700-AA29
3836. MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES TO THE NASA FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION SUPPLEMENT (NFS)
Agency:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Priority:
Info./Admin./Other
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
48 CFR 1801 to 1872
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:
No
Government Levels Affected:
None
Agency Contact:
Celeste M. Dalton
Phone: 202 358-1645
Email: cdalton@hq.nasa.gov
RIN:
2700-AC33
3837. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, HANDICAP, AND AGE IN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Agency:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Priority:
Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
14 CFR 1250; 14 CFR 1251; 14 CFR 1252
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| NPRM | 12/06/00 | 65 FR 76460 |
| NPRM Comment Period End | 01/05/01 |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:
No
Government Levels Affected:
Federal
Agency Contact:
George E. Reese
Phone: 202 358-2167
Fax: 202 358-3336
Email: greese@hq.nasa.gov
RIN:
2700-AC41
3838. ¤ NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT IMPLEMENTING PROCEDURES
Agency:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Priority:
Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority:
42 USC 4332(2)
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
14 CFR 1216.3
Legal Deadline:
None
Abstract:
NASA will be revising its procedures for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, and its procedures under Executive Order 12114, Environmental Effects Abroad of Major Federal Actions.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:
No
Small Entities Affected:
No
Government Levels Affected:
None
Agency Contact:
Ann Hooker, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Office of Management Systems, Environmental Management Division, Code JE, 300 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20744
Phone: 202 358-0007
Email: ahooker@hq.nasa.gov
RIN:
2700-AC49
3839. USE OF SMALL SELF-CONTAINED PAYLOAD
Agency:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Priority:
Other Significant
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
14 CFR 1214.9
| Reason | Date | FR Cite |
| Final Rule | 07/18/01 | 66 FR 37410 |
| Comment Period End | 08/17/01 | |
| Final Rule Effective | 09/17/01 |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:
No
Government Levels Affected:
None
Agency Contact:
Lynda J. Cywanowicz
Phone: 202 358-1673
Email: lcynanow@mail.hq.nasa.gov
RIN:
2700-AC39
3840. ¤ NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK—MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES
Agency:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Priority:
Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority:
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
14 CFR 1260; 14 CFR 1274
Legal Deadline:
None
Abstract:
The Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook will be amended as necessary to reflect administrative and editorial changes to clarify internal procedures and amplify Governmentwide regulations for awarding and administering grants and cooperative agreements.
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| Final Action | 10/26/01 | 66 FR 54120 |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:
No
Small Entities Affected:
No
Government Levels Affected:
None
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:
Eugene Johnson, Procurement Analyst, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code HC), 300 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-4703
Fax: 202 358-3220
Email: ejohnson@hq.nasa.gov
RIN:
2700-AC51