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.
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 February 14, 2002, "Spring 2002 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:
March 15, 2002.
John D. Werner, Director, Management Assessment Division.
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration—Proposed Rule Stage | Sequence Number | Title | Regulation Identification Number |
|---|---|---|
| 3267 | Research Misconduct | 2700-AC50 |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration—Final Rule Stage | Sequence Number | Title | Regulation Identification Number |
|---|---|---|
| 3268 | Code of Conduct for International Space Station Crew | 2700-AC40 |
| 3269 | 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 |
| 3270 | Inventions and Contributions | 2700-AC47 |
| 3271 | Delegation of Authority | 2700-AC54 |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration—Long-Term Actions | Sequence Number | Title | Regulation Identification Number |
|---|---|---|
| 3272 | Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System; Use and Reimbursement Policy for Non-U.S. Government Users | 2700-AA29 |
| 3273 | Cross-Waiver of Liability | 2700-AB51 |
| 3274 | Miscellaneous Administrative Changes to the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (NFS) | 2700-AC33 |
| 3275 | Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, and Age in Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance | 2700-AC41 |
| 3276 | Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants) | 2700-AC43 |
| 3277 | National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures | 2700-AC49 |
| 3278 | NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook—Miscellaneous Changes | 2700-AC53 |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration—Completed Actions | Sequence Number | Title | Regulation Identification Number |
|---|---|---|
| 3279 | NASA Standards of Conduct | 2700-AC37 |
| 3280 | Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2700-AC45 |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration—Discontinued Entries | Regulation Identification Number | Title | Date Withdrawn | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2700-AC35 | Meritorious Claims Arising From the Conduct of NASA Functions Under 42 U.S.C. 2473(c)(13) | 02/27/2002 | Withdrawn |
| 2700-AC46 | Boards and Committees | 02/27/2002 | Withdrawn |
| 2700-AC48 | Patents and Other Intellectual Property Rights | 02/27/2002 | Withdrawn |
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 | 10/00/02 |
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
3268. 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 | 11/00/02 |
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
3269. 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 to 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 | 05/00/02 |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:
No
Small Entities Affected:
No
Government Levels Affected:
None
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
3270. INVENTIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS
Agency:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Priority:
Substantive, Nonsignificant
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 | 10/00/02 |
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-AC47
3271. ¤ DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
Agency:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Priority:
Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority:
PL 105-389, as amended by PL 106-685
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
14 CFR 1204
Legal Deadline:
None
Abstract:
The Centennial of Flight Commemoration Act (the Act), Public Law 105-389, as amended by Public Law 106-685, was passed October 6, 1999. In section 9(a) and 9(b) of the Act, the NASA Administrator is given the sole and exclusive right to approve the usage of the U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission logo and name. NASA, with the concurrence of the U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission, now wishes to delegate to the Assistant Administrator for External Affairs this right to approve the usage of the U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission logo and name.
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| Final Rule | 10/00/02 |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:
No
Small Entities Affected:
No
Government Levels Affected:
None
Agency Contact:
Sharon Christy Foster, Executive Director, U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, 300 E Street SW, Code IA-1, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-1903
Fax: 202 358-3155
Email: sfoster@hq.nasa.gov
RIN:
2700-AC54
3272. 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
3273. CROSS-WAIVER OF LIABILITY
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 1266
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| Final Action | 05/00/03 |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:
No
Government Levels Affected:
None
Agency Contact:
Steven Mirmina
Phone: 202 358-0729
Fax: 202 358-4355
Email: smirmina@mail.hq.nasa.gov
RIN:
2700-AB51
3274. 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
3275. 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
3276. GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) AND GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTS)
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 1265
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| NPRM | 01/23/02 | 67 FR 3265 |
| NPRM Comment Period End | 03/25/02 |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:
No
Government Levels Affected:
None
Agency Contact:
Diane S. Thompson
Phone: 202 358-0514
Fax: 202 358-3220
Email: dthompso@hq.nasa.gov
RIN:
2700-AC43
3277. NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT IMPLEMENTING PROCEDURES
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 1216.3
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:
No
Government Levels Affected:
None
Agency Contact:
Ann Hooker
Phone: 202 358-0007
Email: ahooker@hq.nasa.gov
RIN:
2700-AC49
3278. ¤ NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK—MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES
Agency:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Priority:
Info./Admin./Other
Unfunded Mandates:
Undetermined
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 Government regulations for awarding and administering grants and cooperative agreements. This regulation was inadvertently entered as being complete. New RIN established to recharacterize the action as Long-Term.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:
No
Small Entities Affected:
No
Government Levels Affected:
None
Agency Contact:
Rita Svarcas, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Phone: 202 358-0464
Fax: 202 358-3220
Email: rsvarcas@hq.nasa.gov
Related RIN:
Duplicate of 2700-AC51
RIN:
2700-AC53
3279. NASA STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
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 1207; 5 CFR 6901
| Reason | Date | FR Cite |
| Final Action | 11/27/01 | 66 FR 59136 |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:
No
Government Levels Affected:
None
Agency Contact:
Laurie P. Rafferty
Phone: 202 358-2028
Fax: 202 358-4355
Email: lraffert@hq.nasa.gov
Related RIN:
Related To 2700-AC45
RIN:
2700-AC37
3280. 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
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
5 CFR 6901; 14 CFR 1207
| Reason | Date | FR Cite |
| Final Action | 11/27/01 | 66 FR 39135 |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:
No
Government Levels Affected:
None
Agency Contact:
Laurie P. Rafferty
Phone: 202 358-2028
Fax: 202 358-4355
Email: lraffert@hq.nasa.gov
Related RIN:
Related To 2700-AC37
RIN:
2700-AC45