[May 16, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 93)] [Unified Agenda] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [frwais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID: f:ua050405.wais] [Page 26744-26791] Department of Defense ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Part V ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Semiannual Regulatory Agenda [[Page 26744]] DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 32 CFR Chs. I, V, VI, and VII 33 CFR Ch. II 36 CFR Ch. III 48 CFR Ch. II Improving Government Regulations; Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda. _______________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY: The Department of Defense (DoD) is publishing this semiannual agenda of regulatory documents, including those that are procurement- related, for public information and comments under Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review.'' This agenda incorporates the objective and criteria, when applicable, of the regulatory reform program under the Executive order and other regulatory guidance. It contains DoD issuances initiated by DoD components that may have economic and environmental impact on State, local, or tribal interests under the criteria of Executive Order 12866. Although most DoD issuances listed in the agenda are of negligible public impact, their nature may be of public interest and, therefore, are published to provide notice of rulemaking and an opportunity for public participation in the internal DoD rulemaking process. This agenda updates the report published on December 13, 2004, and includes regulations expected to be issued and under review over the next 12 months. The next agenda and regulatory plan are scheduled to be published in the fall of 2005. In addition to this agenda, DoD components also publish rulemaking notices pertaining to their specific statutory administration requirements as required. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information concerning the overall DoD regulatory improvement program and for general semiannual agenda information, contact Mr. Robert Cushing, telephone 703-604-6269, or write to Executive Services Directorate, Washington Headquarters Services, 1225 South Clark Street, Suite 504, Arlington, Virginia 22202-4326, or e-mail: robert.cushing@whs.mil. For questions of a legal nature concerning the agenda and its statutory requirements or obligations, write to Office of the General Counsel, 1600 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1600, or call 703-697-2714. For general information on Office of the Secretary regulations, other than those which are procurement-related, contact Ms. Jeanette Owings-Ballard, telephone 703-601-4722, extension 140, or write to Directives and Records Division, Executive Services Directorate, Washington Headquarters Services, Suite 501, 1111 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Virginia 22202, or e-mail: jeannette.owings-bal@whs.mil. For general information on Office of the Secretary agenda items, which are procurement-related, contact Ms. Michele Peterson, telephone 703-602-0311, or write to Defense Acquisition Regulations Directorate, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062, or e-mail: michele.peterson@osd.mil. For general information on Department of the Army regulations, contact Ms. Brenda Bowen, telephone 703-428-6422, or write to the U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency, ATTN: AHRC-PDD-RP, Casey Building, Room 102, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22315-3860, or e-mail: brenda.bowen@rmda.belvoir.army.mil. For general information on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regulations, contact Mr. Chip Smith, telephone 703-693-3644, or write to Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Policy and Legislation), 108 Army Pentagon, Room 2E569, Washington, DC 20310-0108, or e-mail: chip.smith@hqda.army.mil. For general information on Department of the Navy regulations, contact Lieutenant I. C. LeMoyne, Jr., telephone 703-601-3631, or write to Department of the Navy, Office of the Judge Advocate General, Administrative Law Division (Code 13), Washington Navy Yard, 1322 Patterson Avenue SE., Suite 3000, Washington, DC 20374- 5066, or e-mail: chuck.lemoyne@navy.mil. For general information on Department of the Air Force regulations, contact Mr. Albert Bodnar, telephone 703-696-6327, or write to Department of the Air Force, AF-CIO/P, 1155 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330-1155, or e-mail: albert.bodnar@pentagon.af.mil. For specific agenda items, contact the appropriate individual indicated in each DoD component report. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This edition of the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions is composed of the regulatory status reports, including procurement-related regulatory status reports, from the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and the Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Included also is the regulatory status report from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, whose civil works functions fall under the reporting requirements of Executive Order 12866 and involve water resource projects and regulation of activities in waters of the United States. DoD issuances range from DoD directives (reflecting departmental policy) to implementing instructions and regulations (largely internal and used to implement directives). The OSD agenda section contains the primary directives under which DoD components promulgate their implementing regulations. To ease identification and to differentiate among the variety of issuances reported, they are identified by their DoD internal numbering system, which denotes component level of authority and type of issuance, in addition to the required CFR number. In addition, this agenda, although published under the reporting requirements of Executive Order 12866, continues to be the DoD single-source reporting vehicle, which identifies issuances that are currently applicable under the various regulatory reform programs in progress. Therefore, DoD components will identify those rules which come under the criteria of the: 1. Regulatory Flexibility Act; 2. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 3. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995. Those DoD issuances, which are directly applicable under these statutes, will be identified in the agenda and their action status indicated. Generally, the regulatory status reports in this agenda will contain five sections: (1) Prerule stage; (2) proposed rule stage; (3) final rule stage; (4) completed actions; and (5) long- term actions. Where certain regulatory actions indicate that small entities are affected, the effect on these [[Page 26745]] entities may not necessarily have significant economic impact on a substantial number of these entities as defined in the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601(6)). Although not a regulatory agency, DoD will continue to participate in regulatory initiatives designed to reduce economic costs and unnecessary environmental burdens upon the public. Comments and recommendations are invited on the rules reported and should be addressed to the DoD component representatives identified in the regulatory status reports. Although sensitive to the needs of the public, as well as regulatory reform, DoD reserves the right to exercise the exemptions and flexibility permitted in its rulemaking process in order to proceed with its overall defense- oriented mission. The publishing of this agenda does not waive the applicability of the military affairs exemption in section 553 of title 5 U.S.C. and section 3 of Executive Order 12866. Dated: March 22, 2005. Howard G. Becker, Deputy Director, Administration and Management. Office of the Secretary--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 588 Defense Contract Management Agency Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program.......... 0790-AH00 589 DoD Contractors' Safety Manual (DoD 4145.26-M)........................................ 0790-AH76 590 Armed Services Exchange Regulations (ASER) (DoD Instruction 1330.21).................. 0790-AH77 591 Voluntary State Tax Withholding From Retired Pay...................................... 0790-AH78 592 Emergency Security Control of Air Traffic (ESCAT) Plan................................ 0790-AH81 593 DoD Privacy Program (DoD Directive 5400.11)........................................... 0790-AH83 594 Obtaining Information From Financial Institutions (DoD Directive 5400.12)............. 0790-AH84 595 Guidance on Obtaining Information From Financial Institutions (DoD Instruction 0790-AH85 5400.15).............................................................................. 596 Sale or Rental of Sexually Explicit Material on DoD Property (DoD Instruction 4105.70) 0790-AH86 597 Personal Commercial Solicitation on DoD Installations (DoD Directive 1344.7) and 0790-AH87 Personal Commercial Solicitation on DoD Installations Implementing Procedures (DoD Instruction 1344.aa).................................................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 598 National Security Education Program (NSEP) Grants to Institutions of Higher Education 0790-AF59 (DoD Instruction 1025.5).............................................................. 599 Restoration Advisory Boards (RABs).................................................... 0790-AG31 600 Settling Personnel and General Claims and Processing Advance Decision Requests........ 0790-AG47 601 Personnel Security Policies for Granting Access to Classified Information............. 0790-AG54 602 National Policy on Reciprocity of Facilities and Guidelines for Implementation of 0790-AG55 Reciprocity........................................................................... 603 National Policy on Technical Surveillance Countermeasures............................. 0790-AG56 604 Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of 0790-AG76 Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations........................ 605 Waiver of Debts Resulting From Erroneous Payments of Pay and Allowances (DoD Directive 0790-AG90 1340.21).............................................................................. 606 Waiver Procedures for Debts Resulting From Erroneous Payments of Pay and Allowances 0790-AG91 (DoD Instruction 1340.23)............................................................. 607 Development of a Munitions Response Site Prioritization Protocol...................... 0790-AG94 608 Review of the Manual for Courts-Martial (DoD Directive 5500.17)....................... 0790-AG99 609 Implementation of Section 740 of the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform 0790-AH02 Act for the 21st Century and Section 1051 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003.................................................................. 610 Provision of Early Intervention and Special Education Services to Eligible DoD 0790-AH70 Dependents............................................................................ 611 Criminal Jurisdiction Over Civilians Employed By or Accompanying the Armed Forces 0790-AH73 Outside the United States, Service Members, and Former Service Members................ 612 Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Department of Defense.. 0790-AH74 613 DoD Grant and Agreement Regulations................................................... 0790-AH75 614 Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects................................... 0790-AH79 615 Department of Defense National Security Personnel System (NSPS)....................... 0790-AH82 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 26746]] Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 616 Protests, Disputes, and Appeals (DFARS Case 2003-D010)................................ 0750-AE01 617 Cost Accounting Standards (DFARS Case 2003-D015)...................................... 0750-AE10 618 Radio Frequency Identification (DFARS Case 2004-D011)................................. 0750-AE55 619 Foreign Acquisition (DFARS Case 2003-D008)............................................ 0750-AE70 620 Contract Pricing (DFARS Case 2003-D014)............................................... 0750-AE71 621 Exchange or Sale of Government-Owned Information Technology (DFARS Case 2003-D094).... 0750-AE72 622 Material Inspection and Receiving Report (DFARS Case 2003-D085)....................... 0750-AE73 623 Micro-Purchases Not Using the Governmentwide Purchase Card (DFARS Case 2003-D059)..... 0750-AE74 624 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (DFARS Case 2003-D075).............................. 0750-AE75 625 Uniform Contract Line Item Numbering (DFARS Case 2003-D082)........................... 0750-AE76 626 Administrative Matters (DFARS Case 2003-D084)......................................... 0750-AE77 627 Contract Financing (DFARS Case 2003-D043)............................................. 0750-AE78 628 Restrictions on Totally Enclosed Lifeboat Survival Systems (DFARS Case 2004-D034)..... 0750-AE82 629 Quality Assurance (DFARS Case 2003-D027).............................................. 0750-AE85 630 Subcontracting Policies and Procedures (DFARS Case 2003-D025)......................... 0750-AE86 631 Contract Modifications (DFARS Case 2003-D024)......................................... 0750-AE87 632 Socioeconomic Programs (DFARS Case 2003-D029)......................................... 0750-AE88 633 Transportation (DFARS Case 2003-D028)................................................. 0750-AE89 634 Environment, Occupational Safety, and Drug-Free Workplace (DFARS Case 2003-D039)...... 0750-AE90 635 Construction (DFARS Case 2003-D034)................................................... 0750-AE91 636 Acquisition Planning (DFARS Case 2003-D044)........................................... 0750-AE92 637 Small Business Programs (DFARS Case 2003-D047)........................................ 0750-AE93 638 Termination of Contracts (DFARS Case 2003-D046)....................................... 0750-AE94 639 Authorization for Continued Contracts (DFARS Case 2003-D052).......................... 0750-AE95 640 Contract Administration Functions (DFARS Case 2003-D051).............................. 0750-AE96 641 Contractor Insurance/Pension Reviews (DFARS Case 2003-D050)........................... 0750-AE97 642 Acquisition of Information Technology (DFARS Case 2003-D068).......................... 0750-AE98 643 Describing Agency Needs (DFARS Case 2003-D073)........................................ 0750-AE99 644 Required Sources of Supplies and Services (DFARS Case 2003-D072)...................... 0750-AF00 645 Component Breakout (DFARS Case 2003-D071)............................................. 0750-AF01 646 Special Contracting Methods (DFARS Case 2003-D079).................................... 0750-AF02 647 Types of Contracts (DFARS Case 2003-D078)............................................. 0750-AF03 648 Contracting by Negotiation (DFARS Case 2003-D077)..................................... 0750-AF04 649 Contract Administration (DFARS Case 2003-D023)........................................ 0750-AF05 650 Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions (DFARS Case 2003-D019)........... 0750-AF06 651 Competition Requirements for Federal Supply Schedules and Multiple Award Contracts 0750-AF08 (DFARS Case 2004-D009)................................................................ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 652 Incremental Funding, Fixed-Price Contracts (DFARS Case 1990-037)...................... 0750-AA07 653 Patent Rights--Ownership by the Contractor (Large Business) (DFARS Case 2001-D015).... 0750-AD72 654 Approval of Service Contracts and Task Orders (DFARS Case 2002-D024).................. 0750-AD81 655 Purchase Card Internal Controls (DFARS Case 2002-D025)................................ 0750-AD87 656 Central Contractor Registration (DFARS Case 2003-D040)................................ 0750-AE11 657 Geographic Use of the Term ``United States'' (DFARS Case 2001-D003)................... 0750-AE12 658 Contract Period for Task and Delivery Order Contracts (DFARS Case 2003-D097).......... 0750-AE25 659 Threshold for Small Business Specialist Review (DFARS Case 2003-D060)................. 0750-AE30 660 Payment and Billing Instructions (DFARS Case 2003-D009)............................... 0750-AE34 661 Major Systems Acquisition (DFARS Case 2003-D030)...................................... 0750-AE35 662 Contractors Accompanying a Force Deployed (DFARS Case 2003-D087)...................... 0750-AE42 663 Reporting Contract Performance Outside the United States (DFARS Case 2004-D001)....... 0750-AE46 664 Consolidation of Contract Requirements (DFARS Case 2003-D109)......................... 0750-AE48 665 Transition of Weapons-Related Prototype Projects to Follow-On Contracts (DFARS Case 0750-AE49 2003-D106)............................................................................ 666 Personal Services Contracts (DFARS Case 2003-D103).................................... 0750-AE50 [[Page 26747]] 667 Quality Control of Aviation Critical Safety Items and Related Services (DFARS Case 0750-AE51 2003-D101)............................................................................ 668 Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders (DFARS Case 2004-D025)...... 0750-AE58 669 Free Trade Agreements--Australia and Morocco (DFARS Case 2004-D013)................... 0750-AE59 670 Acquisition of Ball and Roller Bearings (DFARS Case 2003-D021)........................ 0750-AE60 671 Advisory and Assistance Services (DFARS Case 2003-D042)............................... 0750-AE61 672 Specialized Service Contracting (DFARS Case 2003-D041)................................ 0750-AE62 673 Acquisition of Telecommunications Services (DFARS Case 2003-D055)..................... 0750-AE63 674 Utility Rates Established by Regulatory Bodies (DFARS Case 2003-D096)................. 0750-AE64 675 Acquisition of Utility Services (DFARS Case 2003-D069)................................ 0750-AE65 676 Extraordinary Contractual Actions (DFARS Case 2003-D048).............................. 0750-AE66 677 Update of Clauses for Telecommunications Services (DFARS Case 2003-D053).............. 0750-AE67 678 Information Technology Equipment--Screening of Government Inventory (DFARS Case 2003- 0750-AE68 D054)................................................................................. 679 Basic Agreements for Telecommunications Services (DFARS Case 2003-D056)............... 0750-AE69 680 Business Restructuring Costs (DFARS Case 2004-D026)................................... 0750-AE79 681 DoD Pilot Mentor-Protege Program (DFARS Case 2004-D028)............................... 0750-AE80 682 Sole Source Award of 8(a) Contracts to Native Hawaiian-Owned Small Business Concerns 0750-AE81 (DFARS Case 2004-D031)................................................................ 683 Incentive Program for Use of Domestic Machine Tools and Other Capital Assets (DFARS 0750-AE83 Case 2005-D003)....................................................................... 684 Berry Amendment Memoranda (DFARS Case 2004-D035)...................................... 0750-AE84 685 Assignment of Contract Administration Functions (DFARS Case 2004-D007)................ 0750-AF07 686 Contractor Performance of Acquisition Functions Closely Associated With Inherently 0750-AF09 Governmental Functions (DFARS Case 2004-D021)......................................... 687 Multiyear Contracting (DFARS Case 2004-D024).......................................... 0750-AF10 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 688 Codification and Modification of Berry Amendment (DFARS Case 2002-D002)............... 0750-AD76 689 Unique Item Identification and Property Valuation (DFARS Case 2003-D081).............. 0750-AE09 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 690 Improper Business Practices, Organizational Conflicts of Interest, and Debarment 0750-AE02 (DFARS Case 2003-D012)................................................................ 691 Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information (DFARS Case 2003-D038)............... 0750-AE03 692 Contractor Qualifications Relating to Contract Placement (DFARS Case 2003-D011)....... 0750-AE06 693 Government Source Inspection Requirements (DFARS Case 2002-D032)...................... 0750-AE08 694 Laws Inapplicable to Commercial Subcontracts (DFARS Case 2003-D018)................... 0750-AE14 695 Tax Procedures for Overseas Contracts (DFARS Case 2003-D031).......................... 0750-AE18 696 Resolving Tax Problems (DFARS Case 2003-D032)......................................... 0750-AE19 697 Architect-Engineer Services (DFARS Case 2003-D035).................................... 0750-AE20 698 Contracting for Architect-Engineer Services (DFARS Case 2003-D105).................... 0750-AE21 699 Publicizing Contract Actions (DFARS Case 2003-D016)................................... 0750-AE22 700 Competition Requirements (DFARS Case 2003-D017)....................................... 0750-AE23 701 Sealed Bidding (DFARS Case 2003-D076)................................................. 0750-AE24 702 Firefighting Services Contracts (DFARS Case 2003-D107)................................ 0750-AE26 703 Contractor Use of Government Supply Sources (DFARS Case 2003-D045).................... 0750-AE28 704 DoD Pilot Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program (DFARS Case 2003-D013)................. 0750-AE29 705 Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program (DFARS Case 2003-D063)........... 0750-AE31 706 Acquisition of Commercial Items (DFARS Case 2003-D074)................................ 0750-AE32 707 Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Leader Company Contracting (DFARS Case 2003-D092).. 0750-AE33 708 Bonds (DFARS Case 2003-D033).......................................................... 0750-AE36 709 Cost Principles and Procedures (DFARS Case 2003-D036)................................. 0750-AE37 [[Page 26748]] 710 Insurance (DFARS Case 2003-D037)...................................................... 0750-AE38 711 Removal of Obsolete Research and Development Contracting Procedures (DFARS Case 2003- 0750-AE39 D058)................................................................................. 712 Research and Development Contracting (DFARS Case 2003-D067)........................... 0750-AE40 713 Procedures, Guidance, and Information (DFARS Case 2003-D090).......................... 0750-AE41 714 Free Trade Agreements--Chile and Singapore (DFARS Case 2003-D088)..................... 0750-AE43 715 Written Assurance of Technical Data Conformity (DFARS Case 2003-D104)................. 0750-AE45 716 Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) Carbon Fiber--Restriction to Domestic Sources (DFARS Case 2004- 0750-AE52 D002)................................................................................. 717 Extension of Partnership Agreement Under the 8(a) Program (DFARS Case 2004-D015)...... 0750-AE56 718 Purchases From Federal Prison Industries--Deletion of Duplicative Text (DFARS Case 0750-AE57 2004-D005)............................................................................ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Department of the Army--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 719 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision..................................................... 0702-AA43 720 Military Police Investigations........................................................ 0702-AA44 721 The Freedom of Information Act Program................................................ 0702-AA45 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Department of the Army--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 722 Foreign Acquisition................................................................... 0702-AA38 723 Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses.......................................... 0702-AA39 724 Decorations, Medals, Ribbons, and Similar Devices..................................... 0702-AA41 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Department of the Army--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 725 Law Enforcement Reporting............................................................. 0702-AA42 726 Apprehension and Restraint............................................................ 0702-AA46 727 Absentee Deserter Apprehension Program and Surrender of Military Personnel to Civilian 0702-AA47 Authorities........................................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 728 Regulatory Program of the Army Corps of Engineers and Historic Properties............. 0710-AA51 729 Compensatory Mitigation for Losses of Aquatic Resources............................... 0710-AA55 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 730 Nationwide Permit Program Regulations................................................. 0710-AA60 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 26749]] U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 731 Environmental Quality; Procedures for Implementing the National Environmental Policy 0710-AA42 Act (NEPA)............................................................................ 732 Regulatory Programs of the Corps of Engineers, Endangered Species Act; Scope of 0710-AA43 Analysis.............................................................................. 733 Cost-Sharing Requirements Under the Ability To Pay Provisions......................... 0710-AA44 734 Special Events Rule................................................................... 0710-AA53 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 735 United States Coast Guard Restricted Area; Coast Guard Base Mobile; Mobile, Alabama... 0710-AA56 736 United States Marine Corps Restricted Area and Danger Zone; Brickyard Creek and 0710-AA57 Tributaries and the Broad River; Marine Corps Air Station; Beaufort, South Carolina... 737 United States Army Danger Zone; Salt River, Rolling Fork River, and Otter Creek; U.S. 0710-AA58 Army Garrison, Fort Knox Military Reservation; Fort Knox, Kentucky.................... 738 Department of the Army; Fort Richardson Alaska; Small Arms Complex; Fort Wainwright, 0710-AA59 Alaska................................................................................ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Department of the Navy--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 739 Release of Official Information for Litigation Purposes and Testimony by Department of 0703-AA76 the Navy Personnel.................................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Department of the Navy--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 740 Shipbuilding Capability Preservation Agreements....................................... 0703-AA50 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 741 TRICARE; Changes to DRG and Inpatient Mental Health Payment Systems................... 0720-AA91 742 TRICARE; Revision of Participating Providers Reimbursement Rate; TRICARE Dental 0720-AA92 Program (TDP)......................................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 743 Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Hospital 0720-AA20 Payment for Ambulatory Care........................................................... 744 Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Exception to 0720-AA41 the CHAMPUS Dual Compensation/Conflict of Interest Provisions......................... 745 Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Prosthetic 0720-AA49 Devices............................................................................... 746 Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Double 0720-AA50 Coverage.............................................................................. 747 Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Establishment 0720-AA56 of an Appeals Process for TRICARE Claimcheck Denials.................................. 748 Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Methodology 0720-AA57 for Coverage of NIH-Sponsored Clinical Trials......................................... [[Page 26750]] 749 Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services; Individual Case 0720-AA65 Management Program for Persons With Extraordinary Conditions (ICMP-PEC)............... 750 TRICARE; Prime Remote for Active Duty Family Members.................................. 0720-AA68 751 Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Voluntary 0720-AA69 Disenrollment From the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP).......................... 752 Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS): Enuretic 0720-AA70 Devices, Breast Reconstructive Surgery, PFPWD Valid Authorization Period, Early Intervention Services................................................................. 753 TRICARE; Waiver of Certain TRICARE Deductibles; Clarification of the TRICARE Prime 0720-AA72 Enrollment Period..................................................................... 754 TRICARE; Sub-Acute Care Program; Uniform Skilled Nursing Facility Benefit; Home Health 0720-AA73 Care Benefit; Adopting Medicare Payment Methods for Skilled Nursing Facilities and Home Health Care Providers............................................................ 755 TRICARE; Changes Included in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 0720-AA77 2002 (NDAA-02) and a Technical Correction Included in the NDAA-03..................... 756 TRICARE; Changes Included in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 0720-AA85 2003 (NDAA-03)........................................................................ 757 TRICARE; Coordination of Benefits Between TRICARE and The Department of Veterans 0720-AA87 Affairs............................................................................... 758 TRICARE Program; Rare Diseases Definition and Partial List of Examples of Unproven 0720-AA88 Drugs, Devices, Medical Treatments, or Procedures..................................... 759 TRICARE; Changes to NDAA FY02 and Technical Correction to NDAA FY03................... 0720-AA89 760 TRICARE Reserve Select for Certain Members of the Selected Reserve, Transitional 0720-AA90 Assistance Management Program, Early Eligibility for TRICARE for Certain Reserve Component Members..................................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 761 TRICARE; Elimination of Nonavailability Statement and Referral Authorization 0720-AA79 Requirements and Elimination of Specialized Treatment Services Program................ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Defense (DOD) Proposed Rule Stage Office of the Secretary (OS) _______________________________________________________________________ 588. DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA) PROGRAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 552 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 289 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule implements the Freedom of Information Act, as amended. It assigns responsibility for responding to written requests made pursuant to the Act and provides for the review required to determine the appropriateness of classification. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Cathy Alphin, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 703 428-1453 RIN: 0790-AH00 _______________________________________________________________________ 589. DOD CONTRACTORS' SAFETY MANUAL (DOD 4145.26-M) Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 184 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule provides guidelines to contractors that are engaged in ammunition and explosives operations. This rule is necessary to minimize the potential for mishaps that should interrupt DoD operations, delay project completion dates, adversely impact DoD production base or capability, damage or destroy DoD-owned material/ equipment, cause injury to DoD personnel, or endanger the general public. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/29/05 70 FR 16038 NPRM Comment Period End 05/31/05 Final Action 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Dr Josephine Covino, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, 2461 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22331 [[Page 26751]] Phone: 703 325-8625 Fax: 703 325-6227 Email: josephine.covino@ddesb.osd.mil RIN: 0790-AH76 _______________________________________________________________________ 590. ARMED SERVICES EXCHANGE REGULATIONS (ASER) (DOD INSTRUCTION 1330.21) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 50 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule prescribes procedures and assigns responsibilities for operating the Armed Services exchanges. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: George McNamara, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 703 602-4601 RIN: 0790-AH77 _______________________________________________________________________ 591. VOLUNTARY STATE TAX WITHHOLDING FROM RETIRED PAY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 1045 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 78 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule provides implementing guidance for voluntary State tax withholding from the retired pay of uniformed Service members. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jacqueline Jenkins, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 703 697-8282 RIN: 0790-AH78 _______________________________________________________________________ 592. EMERGENCY SECURITY CONTROL OF AIR TRAFFIC (ESCAT) PLAN Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: 32 CFR 245 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule incorporates provisions and actions for the newly formed Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security Administration in addition to the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: William Whalen, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 703 416-3016 William Mahony, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 703 697-6554 RIN: 0790-AH81 _______________________________________________________________________ 593. [bull] DOD PRIVACY PROGRAM (DOD DIRECTIVE 5400.11) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 552a CFR Citation: 32 CFR 310 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule amends 32 CFR part 310 to show organizational changes and realignments, to reflect assigned responsibilities, to affirm program coverage, and to delete and add, as appropriate, statutory and regulatory authorities. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Mr. Vahan Moushegian, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 703 607-2944 RIN: 0790-AH83 _______________________________________________________________________ 594. [bull] OBTAINING INFORMATION FROM FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (DOD DIRECTIVE 5400.12) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 12 USC 3401 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 275 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule updates policies and responsibilities for obtaining access to financial records maintained by financial institutions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Mr. Vahan Moushegian, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 703 607-2944 RIN: 0790-AH84 [[Page 26752]] _______________________________________________________________________ 595. [bull] GUIDANCE ON OBTAINING INFORMATION FROM FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (DOD INSTRUCTION 5400.15) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: 32 CFR 276 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule provides guidance on obtaining access to financial records maintained by financial institutions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Mr. Vahan Moushegian, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 703 607-2944 RIN: 0790-AH85 _______________________________________________________________________ 596. [bull] SALE OR RENTAL OF SEXUALLY EXPLICIT MATERIAL ON DOD PROPERTY (DOD INSTRUCTION 4105.70) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 2489a CFR Citation: 32 CFR 235 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule implements 10 U.S.C. 2489a, which prohibits the sale or rental of sexually explicit material on property under DoD jurisdiction. The part establishes responsibilities for monitoring compliance, establishes a review board to determine whether a material offered for sale or rental is sexually explicit as consistent with the definition in 10 U.S.C. 2489a, and delineates review board procedures and required reports. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: George McNamara, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 703 602-4601 RIN: 0790-AH86 _______________________________________________________________________ 597. [bull] PERSONAL COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION ON DOD INSTALLATIONS (DOD DIRECTIVE 1344.7) AND PERSONAL COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION ON DOD INSTALLATIONS IMPLEMENTING PROCEDURES (DOD INSTRUCTION 1344.AA) Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 50 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule continues the established annual DoD registration requirements for life insurance companies operating on all DoD installations. It continues the established requirement for the sale of insurance and securities on DoD installations overseas. This rule identifies prohibited practices that may cause withdrawal of commercial solicitation privileges on DoD installations and establishes notification requirements when privileges are withdrawn. This rule establishes procedures for persons solicited on DoD installations to evaluate solicitors, and it identifies procedures for providing financial education programs to military personnel. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/19/05 70 FR 20316 NPRM Comment Period End 06/20/05 Final Action 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Mr. James Ellis, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, 241 South 18th Street, Crystal Square 4, Suite 302, Arlington, VA 22202 Phone: 703 602-5009 RIN: 0790-AH87 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Defense (DOD) Final Rule Stage Office of the Secretary (OS) _______________________________________________________________________ 598. NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION PROGRAM (NSEP) GRANTS TO INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION (DOD INSTRUCTION 1025.5) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 20 USC 1141(a) CFR Citation: 32 CFR 206 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 5, 1994. Abstract: The National Security Education Act provided for the National Security Education Program, the National Security Education Board, and a trust fund in the U.S. Treasury to provide all resources for the program. Under the Act, the Secretary is directed to carry out a program to award undergraduate scholarships, graduate fellowships, and grants to institutions of higher education. This rule is to inform those concerned with institutional grants to be offered under the 1994- 1995 pilot grants program of the preliminary guidelines. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 05/19/94 59 FR 26116 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 07/18/94 Interim Final Rule Effective 05/05/94 Final Action 05/00/05 Final Action Effective 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Organizations Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined [[Page 26753]] Agency Contact: Steve Door, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 703 696-1991 Email: nsep@nsep.policy.osd.mil RIN: 0790-AF59 _______________________________________________________________________ 599. RESTORATION ADVISORY BOARDS (RABS) Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 5 USC 551 et seq; 10 USC 2705 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 202 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, September 15, 1996. Abstract: In accordance with the National Defense Authorization Acts for 1995 and 1996, the Department has prepared this rule for Restoration Advisory Boards (RABs). DoD has established RABs at over 200 installations and formerly used Defense sites that have environmental restoration programs for cleanup of contaminated sites. The purpose of the RAB is to facilitate public participation in restoration activities at operating and closing installations. The proposed rule is based on DoD's current policies for RABs, as well as DoD's experience in establishing and operating RABs over the past 2 years. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/06/96 61 FR 40764 NPRM Comment Period End 11/04/96 61 FR 40765 NPRM Extension of Comment Period11/19/96 61 FR 58803 NPRM Comment Period End 01/20/97 Second NPRM 01/28/05 70 FR 4061 Second NPRM Comment Period End 03/29/05 Final Action 05/00/05 Final Action Effective 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Patricia Ferrebee, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 703 571-9060 RIN: 0790-AG31 _______________________________________________________________________ 600. SETTLING PERSONNEL AND GENERAL CLAIMS AND PROCESSING ADVANCE DECISION REQUESTS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 10 USC 2575; 10 USC 2771; 10 USC 4712; 10 USC 9712; 24 USC 420; 31 USC 3529; 31 USC 3702; 32 USC 714; 37 USC 554; . . . CFR Citation: 32 CFR 281 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule proposes policy and assigns responsibilities for settling personnel and general claims and for processing requests for an advance decision. The Legislative Branch Appropriations Act of 1996 transferred to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) the Comptroller General's authority to settle claims. The OMB Director subsequently delegated some of these authorities to the Department of Defense (DoD). Later, the General Accounting Office Act of 1996 codified many of these delegations to the Secretary of Defense and others and transferred to the OMB Director the authority of the Comptroller General to waive uniformed service member and employee debts arising out of the erroneous payment of pay or allowances exceeding $1,500. The OMB Director subsequently delegated the authority to waive such debts of uniformed service members and DoD employees to the Secretary of Defense. The Secretary of Defense further delegated his claims settlement and waiver authorities to the General Counsel. This rule implements the reassignment of the Comptroller General's former duties within the Department of Defense with little impact on the public. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/14/02 67 FR 68956 NPRM Comment Period End 01/13/03 Final Action 05/00/05 Final Action Effective 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: Pending analysis of public comments and issuance of final regulations, DOHA intends to use the procedures and practices applicable to claims and waiver applications before the effective dates of the transfers of authority, June 30, 1996, and December 18, 1996, respectively, which are published in title 4, Code of Federal Regulations, chapter 1, subchapters C and G. See also 61 FR 50285, September 25, 1996; and 62 FR 5387, February 5, 1997. Agency Contact: Michael Hipple, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 703 696-8510 Related RIN: Related to 0790-AG89, Related to 0790-AG90, Related to 0790-AG91 RIN: 0790-AG47 _______________________________________________________________________ 601. PERSONNEL SECURITY POLICIES FOR GRANTING ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED INFORMATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: EO 12968 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 147 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule is published to streamline security practices throughout the Government. Uniform adjudicative guidelines, investigative standards, and guidelines for temporary access are being established. This initiative will simplify security processing and allow the deserving public to obtain a security clearance in a faster, more efficient manner. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 01/30/98 63 FR 4572 Interim Final Rule Effective 03/24/98 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 03/31/98 Final Action 05/00/05 Final Action Effective 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Terence Thompson, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 703 602-9969 RIN: 0790-AG54 [[Page 26754]] _______________________________________________________________________ 602. NATIONAL POLICY ON RECIPROCITY OF FACILITIES AND GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF RECIPROCITY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: EO 12968 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 148 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule is published to make physical facilities available for reciprocal use in the storage of classified information. Once a facility has been certified as suitable for classified use by one organization, it may also be used by another for like purposes. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule Effective 09/16/97 63 FR 4580 Interim Final Rule 01/30/98 63 FR 4580 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 03/31/98 Final Action 05/00/05 Final Action Effective 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Terence Thompson, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 703 602-9969 RIN: 0790-AG55 _______________________________________________________________________ 603. NATIONAL POLICY ON TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCE COUNTERMEASURES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: EO 12968 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 149 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule is published to limit the use of technical surveillance countermeasures within the boundaries of the U.S. to cases where there is a reasonable showing of threat. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule Effective 09/16/97 63 FR 4582 Interim Final Rule 01/30/98 63 FR 4582 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 03/31/98 Final Action 05/00/05 Final Action Effective 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Terence Thompson, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 703 602-9969 RIN: 0790-AG56 _______________________________________________________________________ 604. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS WITH INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, HOSPITALS, AND OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC 113 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 22; 32 CFR 32 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking is the Department of Defense portion of a multiple-agency action. The agencies are amending their rules implementing Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-110 ``Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations.'' The amendments to the rules incorporate updated language in Circular A-110 requiring Federal awarding agencies to ensure that all data produced under awards subject to the Circular are made available to the public through the procedures established under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). OMB updated the Circular language in this way in October 1999, in response to a provision in Public Law 105-277. With this rule amendment to 32 CFR parts 22 and 32, the Department of Defense therefore will maintain policies on access to data produced under awards subject to Circular A-110 that are consistent with the policies of other executive departments and agencies. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 03/16/00 65 FR 14405 Interim Final Rule Effective 04/17/00 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 05/15/00 Final Action 05/00/05 Final Action Effective 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Mark Herbst, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 703 696-0372 Email: herbstm@acq.osd.mil RIN: 0790-AG76 _______________________________________________________________________ 605. WAIVER OF DEBTS RESULTING FROM ERRONEOUS PAYMENTS OF PAY AND ALLOWANCES (DOD DIRECTIVE 1340.21) Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 5 USC 5584; 10 USC 2774; 32 USC 716 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 283 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule proposes policy and assigns responsibilities for considering applications for the waiver of debts resulting from erroneous payments of pay and allowances (including travel and transportation allowances) to or on behalf of members of the Uniformed Services and civilian DoD employees. The Legislative Branch Appropriations Act of 1996 transferred to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) the Comptroller General's authority to settle claims. The OMB Director subsequently delegated some of these authorities to the Department of Defense (DoD). Later, the General Accounting Office Act of 1996 codified many of these delegations to the Secretary of Defense and others and transferred to the OMB Director the authority of the Comptroller General to waive uniformed service member and employee debts arising out of the erroneous payment of pay or allowances exceeding $1,500. The OMB Director subsequently delegated the authority to waive such debts of uniformed service members and DoD employees to the Secretary of Defense. The Secretary of Defense further delegated his claims settlement and waiver authorities to the General Counsel. This rule implements the [[Page 26755]] reassignment of the Comptroller General's former duties within the Department of Defense with little impact on the public. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/14/02 67 FR 68963 NPRM Comment Period End 01/13/03 Final Action 05/00/05 Final Action Effective 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michael Hipple, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 703 696-8510 Related RIN: Related to 0790-AG47, Related to 0790-AG89, Related to 0790-AG91 RIN: 0790-AG90 _______________________________________________________________________ 606. WAIVER PROCEDURES FOR DEBTS RESULTING FROM ERRONEOUS PAYMENTS OF PAY AND ALLOWANCES (DOD INSTRUCTION 1340.23) Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 5 USC 552a; 5 USC 2104; 5 USC 2105; 5 USC 5584; 10 USC 2774; 32 USC 716; . . . CFR Citation: 32 CFR 284 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule proposes policy and prescribes procedures for considering waiver applications. The Legislative Branch Appropriations Act of 1996 transferred to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) the Comptroller General's authority to settle claims. The OMB Director subsequently delegated some of these authorities to the Department of Defense (DoD). Later, the General Accounting Office Act of 1996 codified many of these delegations to the Secretary of Defense and others and transferred to the OMB Director the authority of the Comptroller General to waive uniformed service member and employee debts arising out of the erroneous payment of pay or allowances exceeding $1,500. The OMB Director subsequently delegated the authority to waive such debts of uniformed service members and DoD employees to the Secretary of Defense. The Secretary of Defense further delegated his claims settlement and waiver authorities to the General Counsel. This rule implements the reassignment of the Comptroller General's former duties within the Department of Defense with little impact on the public. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/14/02 67 FR 68965 NPRM Comment Period End 01/13/03 Final Action 05/00/05 Final Action Effective 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michael Hipple, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 703 696-8510 Related RIN: Related to 0790-AG47, Related to 0790-AG89, Related to 0790-AG90 RIN: 0790-AG91 _______________________________________________________________________ 607. DEVELOPMENT OF A MUNITIONS RESPONSE SITE PRIORITIZATION PROTOCOL Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 10 USC 2710 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 179 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: In response to section 311 of the Fiscal Year 2002 National Defense Authorization Act, the Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Installations & Environment), U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), proposes to develop a site prioritization protocol for assigning to each defense site (hereinafter, munitions response site) a relative priority for response activities related to unexploded ordnance, discarded military munitions, and munitions constituents. Section 311 lists specific factors to be included in the protocol. DoD is requesting input from interested parties on: (a) These factors; (b) any additional factors to consider in developing a site prioritization protocol; (c) how the proposed protocol should incorporate such factors as they relate to safety and environmental hazards; and (d) recommendations on any existing prioritization methods, models, or tools that should be evaluated. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 03/20/02 67 FR 12937 ANPRM Comment Period End 05/20/02 NPRM 08/22/03 68 FR 50900 NPRM; Correction 09/11/03 68 FR 53532 NPRM Comment Period End 11/20/03 68 FR 50900 Final Action 05/00/05 Final Action Effective 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Patricia Ferrebee, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 703 571-9060 RIN: 0790-AG94 _______________________________________________________________________ 608. REVIEW OF THE MANUAL FOR COURTS-MARTIAL (DOD DIRECTIVE 5500.17) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: EO 12473; 10 USC 47 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 152 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Department of Defense promulgates procedures implementing Executive Order 12473, dated July 13, 1984, calling upon the Secretary of Defense to cause an annual review of the Manual for Courts-Martial (MCM) and to recommend to the President any appropriate amendments. Through the annual review process, the Secretary of Defense assists the President in fulfilling his rulemaking responsibilities under article 36 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ; chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code). Under the direction of the General Counsel of the Department of Defense, a Joint Service Committee on Military Justice (JSC) is established with responsibility to conduct the annual review and propose MCM amendments. The JSC also proposes amendments to the UCMJ, as necessary. This rule updates part 152 to title 32, Code of Federal Regulations, ``Review [[Page 26756]] of the Manual for Courts-Martial,'' to reflect practice and procedures for conducting annual reviews and to change the annual review cycle from concluding with an annual report due to the General Counsel by December 31, instead of May 1. The change in the annual review cycle is due to legislative requirements on affecting JSC responsibilities. This interim rule is provided to afford a 60-day opportunity for public comment prior to issuing a final rule. This rule is intended only to improve the internal management of the Federal Government. It is not intended to create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law by any party against the United States, its agencies, its officers, or any person. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule Effective 05/03/03 68 FR 36915 Interim Final Rule 06/20/03 68 FR 36915 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 08/19/03 Final Action 05/00/05 Final Action Effective 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Robert E. Reed, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 703 695-1055 RIN: 0790-AG99 _______________________________________________________________________ 609. IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 740 OF THE WENDELL H. FORD AVIATION INVESTMENT AND REFORM ACT FOR THE 21ST CENTURY AND SECTION 1051 OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 106-181; PL 107-314 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 207 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule prescribes regulations to implement section 740 of the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century (Pub. L. 106-181) and section 1051 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 (Pub. L. 107-314). The regulations will establish procedures for the sale of excess Department of Defense aircraft to persons or entities that provide oil spill response services (including the application of oil dispersants by air) pursuant to an oil spill response plan that has been approved by the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 05/22/03 68 FR 27904 Interim Final Rule Effective 05/22/03 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 07/21/03 Final Action 05/00/05 Final Action Effective 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Debra Bennett, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 703 604-0098 Related RIN: Related to 0790-AG95 RIN: 0790-AH02 _______________________________________________________________________ 610. PROVISION OF EARLY INTERVENTION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE DOD DEPENDENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 57 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule implements the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, as amended in 1997. The rule integrates into one policy both 32 CFR part 57 (which concerned provision of early intervention and special education to eligible DoD dependents in overseas areas) and 32 CFR part 80 (which concerned provision of early intervention and special education services in domestic Department of Defense schools). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 06/10/04 69 FR 32662 Interim Final Rule Effective 06/10/04 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 08/09/04 Final Action 05/00/05 Final Action Effective 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: R. Posante, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 703 696-4493 RIN: 0790-AH70 _______________________________________________________________________ 611. CRIMINAL JURISDICTION OVER CIVILIANS EMPLOYED BY OR ACCOMPANYING THE ARMED FORCES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES, SERVICE MEMBERS, AND FORMER SERVICE MEMBERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 18 USC 3261 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 153 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule establishes policies and procedures, and assigns responsibilities, under the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act (MEJA), for exercising extraterritorial criminal jurisdiction over certain military personnel, former service members of the United States Armed Forces, and over civilians employed by or accompanying the Armed Forces outside the United States (as specifically defined in section 3267 of MEJA). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/02/04 69 FR 4890 NPRM Comment Period End 04/02/04 Final Action 05/00/05 Final Action Effective 07/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined [[Page 26757]] Agency Contact: Robert E. Reed, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 703 695-1055 RIN: 0790-AH73 _______________________________________________________________________ 612. SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 5 USC 7301; 5 USC 7351; 5 USC 7353; EO 12674; EO 12731; 5 CFR 2635.105; 5 CFR 2635.203(a); 5 CFR 2635.204(k); 5 CFR 2635.803 CFR Citation: 5 CFR 3601 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Department of Defense, with the concurrence of the Office of Government Ethics (OGE), is amending the Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Department of Defense to reflect certain administrative changes as a result of DoD reorganizations, as well as to add a component. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule; Amendments 11/18/03 68 FR 64979 Interim Final Rule Effective; Amendments 11/18/03 Final Action 05/00/05 Final Action Effective 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Gail Mason, Standards of Conduct Office, General Counsel, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, 1600 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1600 Phone: 703 697-5305 RIN: 0790-AH74 _______________________________________________________________________ 613. DOD GRANT AND AGREEMENT REGULATIONS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC 113; 31 USC 6101 note; EO 12549; EO 12689 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 21; 32 CFR 22; 32 CFR 25; 32 CFR 32; 32 CFR 33; 32 CFR 34; 32 CFR 37 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Department of Defense (DoD) proposes to amend parts 21, 22, 25, 32, 33, 34, and 37 of the DoD Grant and Agreement Regulations (DoDGARS) to implement four Office of Management and Budget (OMB) policy directives, to conform the DoDGARs with several statutory and regulatory revisions, and to make other administrative changes. The four OMB directives that are being implemented: Require Federal agencies to use a new standard format for announcements of funding opportunities; require Federal agencies to electronically post synopses of those announcements at a Governmentwide Internet site; require Governmentwide use of the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number as the universal identifier for recipient organizations; and amend OMB Circular A-133 to raise the threshold of Federal funding at which recipients must obtain single audits. The statutory and regulatory changes with which the DoDGARs are being conformed concern matters such as nonprocurement debarment and suspension, drug-free workplace requirements for grants, and campus access for military recruiters and Reserve Officer Training Corps. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/28/04 69 FR 44990 NPRM Comment Period End 09/27/04 Final Action 05/00/05 Final Action Effective 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Mark Herbst, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 703 696-0372 Email: herbstm@acq.osd.mil RIN: 0790-AH75 _______________________________________________________________________ 614. FEDERAL POLICY FOR THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 42 USC 289; 42 USC 300v-1(b) CFR Citation: 32 CFR 219 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The agencies listed in this rule are amending the common rule concerning the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects, which was published in the Federal Register on June 18, 1991 (56 FR 28003), to change all references to the Office for Protection from Research Risks (OPRR) to the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP); revise a footnote by deleting references to research involving fetuses, pregnant women, or human in vitro fertilization; and revise subpart B of 45 CFR part 46. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 05/00/05 Final Action Effective 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patty Decot, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 703 588-7402 Fax: 703-588-7560 Email: patty.decot@osd.mil RIN: 0790-AH79 _______________________________________________________________________ 615. [bull] DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE NATIONAL SECURITY PERSONNEL SYSTEM (NSPS) Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 5 USC 9902 CFR Citation: 5 CFR 9901 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) are issuing proposed regulations to establish the National Security Personnel System (NSPS), a human resources management system for the Department of Defense, as authorized by the National Defense Authorization Act (Pub. L. 108-136, November 24, 2003). NSPS governs basic pay, staffing, classification, performance management, labor relations, adverse actions, and employee appeals. NSPS aligns DoD's human resources management system with the Department's critical mission requirements and protects the civil service rights of its employees. [[Page 26758]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/14/05 70 FR 7552 NPRM Comment Period End 03/16/05 Final Action 05/00/05 Final Action Effective 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Brad Bunn, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 703 696-7770 Email: brad.bunn@cpms.osd.mil RIN: 0790-AH82 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Defense (DOD) Proposed Rule Stage Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC) _______________________________________________________________________ 616. PROTESTS, DISPUTES, AND APPEALS (DFARS CASE 2003-D010) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 233 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to protests, disputes, and appeals. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE01 _______________________________________________________________________ 617. COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (DFARS CASE 2003-D015) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 230 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to Cost Accounting Standards. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Case Opened 07/01/03 NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE10 _______________________________________________________________________ 618. RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (DFARS CASE 2004-D011) Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 211; 48 CFR 212; 48 CFR 252 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to add requirements for contractors to affix radio frequency identification tags to certain commodities to be delivered to certain DoD locations. The change will improve visibility of DoD assets in the supply chain, increase the accuracy of shipment and receipt data, and reduce the amount of time it takes to deliver material to the warfighter. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/21/05 70 FR 20726 NPRM Comment Period End 06/20/05 70 FR 20727 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 RIN: 0750-AE55 _______________________________________________________________________ 619. [bull] FOREIGN ACQUISITION (DFARS CASE 2003-D008) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225; 48 CFR 252.225 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that relate to the acquisition of supplies and services from foreign sources. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE70 [[Page 26759]] _______________________________________________________________________ 620. [bull] CONTRACT PRICING (DFARS CASE 2003-D014) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 215.4; 48 CFR 252.215; 48 CFR 253.215 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to contract pricing. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE71 _______________________________________________________________________ 621. [bull] EXCHANGE OR SALE OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DFARS CASE 2003-D094) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 239.70 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to the exchange or sale of Government-owned information technology. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE72 _______________________________________________________________________ 622. [bull] MATERIAL INSPECTION AND RECEIVING REPORT (DFARS CASE 2003- D085) Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR ch 2, app F Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that relate to the use of material inspection and receiving reports for items delivered under DoD contracts. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE73 _______________________________________________________________________ 623. [bull] MICRO-PURCHASES NOT USING THE GOVERNMENTWIDE PURCHASE CARD (DFARS CASE 2003-D059) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 213.270 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card for actions at or below the micro-purchase threshold. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE74 _______________________________________________________________________ 624. [bull] SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (DFARS CASE 2003-D075) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 213; 48 CFR 253.213 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to the use of simplified acquisition procedures. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE75 _______________________________________________________________________ 625. [bull] UNIFORM CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBERING (DFARS CASE 2003-D082) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 204.71 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to requirements for uniform contract line item numbering. [[Page 26760]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE76 _______________________________________________________________________ 626. [bull] ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS (DFARS CASE 2003-D084) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 204.1; 48 CFR 204.4; 48 CFR 204.9 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that relate to administrative aspects of contract execution. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE77 _______________________________________________________________________ 627. [bull] CONTRACT FINANCING (DFARS CASE 2003-D043) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 232 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to contract financing and payment. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE78 _______________________________________________________________________ 628. [bull] RESTRICTIONS ON TOTALLY ENCLOSED LIFEBOAT SURVIVAL SYSTEMS (DFARS CASE 2004-D034) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 103-139, sec 8124; PL 103-335, sec 8093; 10 USC 2534 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.7008; 48 CFR 252.225-7039 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to remove text addressing restrictions on the acquisition of totally enclosed lifeboat survival systems. The text being removed addresses 1994 and 1995 appropriations act restrictions that are no longer considered applicable and other statutory restrictions that apply only to the Navy. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE82 _______________________________________________________________________ 629. [bull] QUALITY ASSURANCE (DFARS CASE 2003-D027) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 246 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to contract quality assurance. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE85 _______________________________________________________________________ 630. [bull] SUBCONTRACTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (DFARS CASE 2003- D025) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 244.3; 48 CFR 252.244-7000 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative pertaining to subcontracts awarded under DoD contracts. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 [[Page 26761]] Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE86 _______________________________________________________________________ 631. [bull] CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS (DFARS CASE 2003-D024) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 243.1; 48 CFR 243.2 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative pertaining to contract modifications. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE87 _______________________________________________________________________ 632. [bull] SOCIOECONOMIC PROGRAMS (DFARS CASE 2003-D029) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 226 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to socioeconomic considerations in DoD contracting. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE88 _______________________________________________________________________ 633. [bull] TRANSPORTATION (DFARS CASE 2003-D028) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 247 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to transportation requirements under DoD contracts. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE89 _______________________________________________________________________ 634. [bull] ENVIRONMENT, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (DFARS CASE 2003-D039) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 223 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative pertaining to environmental and safety matters under DoD contracts. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE90 _______________________________________________________________________ 635. [bull] CONSTRUCTION (DFARS CASE 2003-D034) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 236.1; 48 CFR 236.2 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to construction contracts. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE91 _______________________________________________________________________ 636. [bull] ACQUISITION PLANNING (DFARS CASE 2003-D044) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 207 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to acquisition planning. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No [[Page 26762]] Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE92 _______________________________________________________________________ 637. [bull] SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS (DFARS CASE 2003-D047) Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to the participation of small business concerns in DoD acquisitions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE93 _______________________________________________________________________ 638. [bull] TERMINATION OF CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2003-D046) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 249 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to contract termination matters. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE94 _______________________________________________________________________ 639. [bull] AUTHORIZATION FOR CONTINUED CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2003-D052) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 204.7001 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement a recommendation resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that would authorize the issuance of a ``mirror contract'' when performance under the original contract number is no longer possible solely for administrative reasons. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE95 _______________________________________________________________________ 640. [bull] CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION FUNCTIONS (DFARS CASE 2003-D051) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 242.302 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative pertaining to contract administration functions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE96 _______________________________________________________________________ 641. [bull] CONTRACTOR INSURANCE/PENSION REVIEWS (DFARS CASE 2003-D050) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 242.73 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to the conduct of contractor insurance/pension reviews. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE97 _______________________________________________________________________ 642. [bull] ACQUISITION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DFARS CASE 2003-D068) Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 239 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement [[Page 26763]] recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to the acquisition of information technology. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE98 _______________________________________________________________________ 643. [bull] DESCRIBING AGENCY NEEDS (DFARS CASE 2003-D073) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 211 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to the use of requirements documents in DoD contracts. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE99 _______________________________________________________________________ 644. [bull] REQUIRED SOURCES OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES (DFARS CASE 2003- D072) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 208 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to the acquisition of supplies and services through Government sources. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AF00 _______________________________________________________________________ 645. [bull] COMPONENT BREAKOUT (DFARS CASE 2003-D071) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 207.105; 48 CFR app D Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to the breakout of components of end items for future acquisitions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AF01 _______________________________________________________________________ 646. [bull] SPECIAL CONTRACTING METHODS (DFARS CASE 2003-D079) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 217 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to the acquisition of supplies and services through special contracting methods. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AF02 _______________________________________________________________________ 647. [bull] TYPES OF CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2003-D078) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 216 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to the types of contracts that may be used in DoD acquisitions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 [[Page 26764]] Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AF03 _______________________________________________________________________ 648. [bull] CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION (DFARS CASE 2003-D077) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 215 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to DoD negotiated acquisitions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AF04 _______________________________________________________________________ 649. [bull] CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION (DFARS CASE 2003-D023) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 242; 48 CFR 252.242-7000; 48 CFR 252.242-7004 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to DoD contract administration and audit services. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AF05 _______________________________________________________________________ 650. [bull] APPLICATION OF LABOR LAWS TO GOVERNMENT ACQUISITIONS (DFARS CASE 2003-D019) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 222 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to requirements for compliance with labor laws under DoD contracts. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AF06 _______________________________________________________________________ 651. [bull] COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULES AND MULTIPLE AWARD CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2004-D009) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 208.4; 48 CFR 216.5 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to strengthen requirements for competition in the placement of orders under Federal Supply Schedules and multiple award contracts. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AF08 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Defense (DOD) Final Rule Stage Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC) _______________________________________________________________________ 652. INCREMENTAL FUNDING, FIXED-PRICE CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 1990-037) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 232.7; 48 CFR 252.232 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to permit the use of incremental funding of fixed-price contracts in certain situations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Case Opened 09/26/90 Interim Final Rule 09/01/93 58 FR 46091 Final Action 09/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 [[Page 26765]] Phone: 703 602-0311 Related RIN: Previously reported as 0790-AE42 RIN: 0750-AA07 _______________________________________________________________________ 653. PATENT RIGHTS--OWNERSHIP BY THE CONTRACTOR (LARGE BUSINESS) (DFARS CASE 2001-D015) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 227.3; 48 CFR 252.227 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to add a contract clause on patent rights to replace a FAR clause that has been proposed for deletion. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/30/04 69 FR 58377 NPRM Comment Period End 11/01/04 Final Action 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 RIN: 0750-AD72 _______________________________________________________________________ 654. APPROVAL OF SERVICE CONTRACTS AND TASK ORDERS (DFARS CASE 2002- D024) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 107-107, sec 801(b) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 237.170 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 801(b) of the Fiscal Year 2002 National Defense Authorization Act. Section 801(b) requires DoD to establish and implement a management structure for the procurement of services. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 10/01/03 68 FR 56563 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 12/01/03 Interim Final Rule 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm URL For Public Comments: emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 RIN: 0750-AD81 _______________________________________________________________________ 655. PURCHASE CARD INTERNAL CONTROLS (DFARS CASE 2002-D025) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 213.3 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to add policy on internal controls for proper use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/20/02 67 FR 77955 NPRM Comment Period End 02/18/03 Final Action 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm URL For Public Comments: emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 RIN: 0750-AD87 _______________________________________________________________________ 656. CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (DFARS CASE 2003-D040) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 204; 48 CFR 212.3; 48 CFR 213.1; 48 CFR 252.204 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to remove Central Contractor Registration (CCR) requirements, since CCR requirements have been incorporated into the FAR. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Case Opened 07/28/03 Interim Final Rule 11/14/03 68 FR 64557 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 01/13/04 Final Action 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm URL For Public Comments: emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE11 _______________________________________________________________________ 657. GEOGRAPHIC USE OF THE TERM ``UNITED STATES'' (DFARS CASE 2001-D003) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 204; 48 CFR 208; 48 CFR 209; 48 CFR 212; 48 CFR 213; 48 CFR 215; 48 CFR 219; 48 CFR 252; . . . Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to standardize the use of geographic terms, in accordance with definitions found in the FAR. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/10/04 69 FR 65121 [[Page 26766]] NPRM Comment Period End 01/10/05 Final Action 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE12 _______________________________________________________________________ 658. CONTRACT PERIOD FOR TASK AND DELIVERY ORDER CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2003-D097) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 843 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 216.501-2; 48 CFR 217.204 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 843 of the Fiscal Year 2004 National Defense Authorization Act. Section 843 provides that a task or delivery order contract awarded under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304a may cover a total period of not more than 5 years. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 03/23/04 69 FR 13478 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 05/24/04 Interim Final Rule 12/15/04 69 FR 74992 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 02/14/05 Final Action 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm URL For Public Comments: emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE25 _______________________________________________________________________ 659. THRESHOLD FOR SMALL BUSINESS SPECIALIST REVIEW (DFARS CASE 2003- D060) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219.201 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the DFARS Transformation Initiative. Eliminates requirements for small business specialists to review proposed acquisitions that are (1) within the scope and under the terms of the existing contract or (2) under $100,000 and totally set aside for small business concerns. Also proposes to relocate text addressing the functions of small business specialists to a new DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/23/04 69 FR 21997 NPRM Comment Period End 06/22/04 Final Action 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE30 _______________________________________________________________________ 660. PAYMENT AND BILLING INSTRUCTIONS (DFARS CASE 2003-D009) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 204.2; 48 CFR 204.71; 48 CFR 252.204; 48 CFR app F Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the DFARS Transformation Initiative. Eliminates the need for non-standard local payment clauses by providing a menu of standard payment instructions from which the contracting officer will make a selection for inclusion in section G of the contract. Adds a clause addressing contract line item information needed in contract financing and interim payment requests and amends Material Inspection and Receiving Report instructions to address electronic submissions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/25/04 69 FR 35564 NPRM Comment Period End 08/24/04 Final Action 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm URL For Public Comments: emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE34 _______________________________________________________________________ 661. MAJOR SYSTEMS ACQUISITION (DFARS CASE 2003-D030) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 234.0; 48 CFR 242.11; 48 CFR 252.234; 48 CFR 252.242 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the DFARS Transformation Initiative. Updates text pertaining to major systems acquisition, earned value management systems, and cost/schedule status reporting. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/23/04 69 FR 8155 [[Page 26767]] NPRM Comment Period End 04/23/04 Final Action 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE35 _______________________________________________________________________ 662. CONTRACTORS ACCOMPANYING A FORCE DEPLOYED (DFARS CASE 2003-D087) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 207; 48 CFR 212; 48 CFR 225; 48 CFR 252 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to add policy for contracts that require contractor employees to accompany a force engaged in contingency, humanitarian, peacekeeping, or combat operations outside the United States. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/23/04 69 FR 13500 NPRM Comment Period End 05/24/04 Final Action 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm URL For Public Comments: emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE42 _______________________________________________________________________ 663. REPORTING CONTRACT PERFORMANCE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES (DFARS CASE 2004-D001) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.72; 48 CFR 252.225 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the DFARS Transformation Initiative. Clarifies requirements for contractor reporting of performance outside the United States and establishes two separate clauses to eliminate confusion between two reporting requirements presently contained in one clause. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/08/04 69 FR 31939 NPRM Comment Period End 08/09/04 Final Action 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm URL For Public Comments: emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE46 _______________________________________________________________________ 664. CONSOLIDATION OF CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS (DFARS CASE 2003-D109) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 801; 10 USC 2382 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 207.170; 48 CFR 219.201 Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, May 23, 2004, Applies to solicitations issued after 05/22/2004. Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to place restrictions on consolidating two or more separate requirements into a single solicitation and contract. Requires agencies to include the following in acquisition strategies that involve consolidation of requirements exceeding $5,000,000: (1) The results of market research; (2) any alternatives that would involve a lesser degree of consolidation; and (3) a determination by the senior procurement executive that the consolidation is necessary and justified. This change implements section 801 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 and is intended to ensure that decisions regarding consolidation of requirements are made with a view toward providing maximum practicable opportunity for small business concerns to participate in DoD procurements. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 09/17/04 69 FR 55986 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 11/16/04 Final Action 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm URL For Public Comments: emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf Agency Contact: Michele P Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE48 _______________________________________________________________________ 665. TRANSITION OF WEAPONS-RELATED PROTOTYPE PROJECTS TO FOLLOW-ON CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2003-D106) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 847 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 212.212; 48 CFR 212.70 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to establish a pilot program that permits contracting officers to use FAR part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) procedures to [[Page 26768]] award follow-on contracts for the production of items begun as prototype projects under other transaction agreements. The follow-on contract must be awarded to a nontraditional defense contractor; must not exceed $50,000,000; must be either firm-fixed-price or fixed-price with economic price adjustment; and must be awarded on or before September 30, 2008. This change implements section 847 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 and is intended to ease the transition of nontraditional defense contractors from prototype transactions to standard contracts. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 11/01/04 69 FR 63329 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 01/03/05 Final Action 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm URL For Public Comments: emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 RIN: 0750-AE49 _______________________________________________________________________ 666. PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2003-D103) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 721; 10 USC 1091(a)(2); PL 108-136, sec 841; 10 USC 129b CFR Citation: 48 CFR 237.1 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to authorize the use of personal services contracts for health care at locations outside of medical treatment facilities (such as military entrance processing stations) and for services that are to be performed outside the United States or that directly support the mission of a DoD intelligence or counter-intelligence organization or the special operations command. This change implements sections 721 and 841 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 and enables the award of contracts for specialized services that would be impractical for DoD to obtain by other means. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 09/17/04 69 FR 55991 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 11/16/04 Final Action 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm URL For Public Comments: emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 RIN: 0750-AE50 _______________________________________________________________________ 667. QUALITY CONTROL OF AVIATION CRITICAL SAFETY ITEMS AND RELATED SERVICES (DFARS CASE 2003-D101) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 802 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 209.270; 48 CFR 217.75; 48 CFR 246.407; 48 CFR 246.504 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to establish requirements for quality control in the procurement of aviation critical safety items and the modification, repair, and overhaul of those items. Specifies that the design control activity is responsible for qualifying and identifying aviation critical safety item suppliers and products. This change implements section 802 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 and is intended to ensure flight safety. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 09/17/04 69 FR 55987 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 11/16/04 Final Action 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm URL For Public Comments: emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 RIN: 0750-AE51 _______________________________________________________________________ 668. [bull] PROVISION OF INFORMATION TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HOLDERS (DFARS CASE 2004-D025) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 2416(d) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 205.470 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to increase, from $500,000 to $1,000,000, the threshold at which DoD contracts must include a requirement for the contractor to provide to cooperative agreement holders, upon their request, a list of the contractor's employees who are responsible for entering into subcontracts. Implements section 816 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 02/22/05 70 FR 8536 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 04/25/05 Final Action 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 [[Page 26769]] Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE58 _______________________________________________________________________ 669. [bull] FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS--AUSTRALIA AND MOROCCO (DFARS CASE 2004-D013) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 108-286; PL 108-302 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225; 48 CFR 252 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement new Free Trade Agreements with Australia and Morocco. The Free Trade Agreements waive the applicability of the Buy American Act for some foreign supplies and construction materials from Australia and Morocco, and specify procurement procedures designed to ensure fairness. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 01/13/05 70 FR 2361 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 03/14/05 Final Action 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE59 _______________________________________________________________________ 670. [bull] ACQUISITION OF BALL AND ROLLER BEARINGS (DFARS CASE 2003- D021) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 2534; 41 USC 430; PL 108-287, sec 8059 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.70; 48 CFR 252.225-7016 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to improve the clarity of domestic source restrictions on the acquisition of ball and roller bearings, by addressing only the exceptions, waivers, and waiver authority available to the contracting officer under current law, and by making the restrictions inapplicable to bearings that are commercial components of non-commercial end items or components. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/22/05 70 FR 8560 NPRM Comment Period End 04/25/05 Final Action 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE60 _______________________________________________________________________ 671. [bull] ADVISORY AND ASSISTANCE SERVICES (DFARS CASE 2003-D042) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 237.2 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to the acquisition of advisory and assistance services. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/22/05 70 FR 8562 NPRM Comment Period End 04/25/05 Final Action 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE61 _______________________________________________________________________ 672. [bull] SPECIALIZED SERVICE CONTRACTING (DFARS CASE 2003-D041) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 237.70; 48 CFR 237.71; 48 CFR 252.237 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to the acquisition of mortuary and laundry and dry cleaning services. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/22/05 70 FR 8563 NPRM Comment Period End 04/25/05 Final Action 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE62 _______________________________________________________________________ 673. [bull] ACQUISITION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES (DFARS CASE 2003- D055) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 239.74 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to the acquisition of telecommunications services. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/22/05 70 FR 8564 NPRM Comment Period End 04/25/05 Final Action 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No [[Page 26770]] Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE63 _______________________________________________________________________ 674. [bull] UTILITY RATES ESTABLISHED BY REGULATORY BODIES (DFARS CASE 2003-D096) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 241.201; 48 CFR 241.501 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to utility rates established by independent and nonindependent regulatory bodies. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/22/05 70 FR 8565 NPRM Comment Period End 04/25/05 Final Action 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE64 _______________________________________________________________________ 675. [bull] ACQUISITION OF UTILITY SERVICES (DFARS CASE 2003-D069) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 241 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to the acquisition of utility services. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/22/05 70 FR 8566 NPRM Comment Period End 04/25/05 Final Action 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE65 _______________________________________________________________________ 676. [bull] EXTRAORDINARY CONTRACTUAL ACTIONS (DFARS CASE 2003-D048) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 250 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to the processing of requests for extraordinary contract adjustments. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/07/05 70 FR 6393 NPRM Comment Period End 04/08/05 Final Action 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE66 _______________________________________________________________________ 677. [bull] UPDATE OF CLAUSES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES (DFARS CASE 2003-D053) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 239.74; 48 CFR 252.239 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to the acquisition of telecommunications services. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/22/04 69 FR 67885 NPRM Comment Period End 01/21/05 Final Action 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE67 _______________________________________________________________________ 678. [bull] INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT--SCREENING OF GOVERNMENT INVENTORY (DFARS CASE 2003-D054) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 239.73 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to procedures for screening of Government inventory before authorizing a contractor to purchase information technology equipment. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/22/04 69 FR 67884 NPRM Comment Period End 01/21/05 Final Action 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense [[Page 26771]] Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE68 _______________________________________________________________________ 679. [bull] BASIC AGREEMENTS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES (DFARS CASE 2003-D056) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 239.74 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to the use of basic agreements in the acquisition of telecommunications services. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/22/04 69 FR 67883 NPRM Comment Period End 01/21/05 Final Action 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE69 _______________________________________________________________________ 680. [bull] BUSINESS RESTRUCTURING COSTS (DFARS CASE 2004-D026) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 2325 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 231.205-70 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 819 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Section 819 lowers the approval level for determinations relating to payment of restructuring costs to DoD contractors. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE79 _______________________________________________________________________ 681. [bull] DOD PILOT MENTOR-PROTEGE PROGRAM (DFARS CASE 2004-D028) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 108-375, sec 841; PL 108-375, sec 842 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219.71; 48 CFR ch 2, app I Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement sections 841 and 842 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Section 841 provides for a 5-year extension of the DoD Pilot Mentor- Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program. Section 842 expands the program to include service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns and HUBZone small business concerns. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE80 _______________________________________________________________________ 682. [bull] SOLE SOURCE AWARD OF 8(A) CONTRACTS TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (DFARS CASE 2004-D031) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 108-287, sec 8021 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219.805 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 8021 of the DoD Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Section 8021 permits sole source awards to Native Hawaiian small business concerns under the 8(a) Program. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE81 _______________________________________________________________________ 683. [bull] INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR USE OF DOMESTIC MACHINE TOOLS AND OTHER CAPITAL ASSETS (DFARS CASE 2005-D003) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 822 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 215; 48 CFR 216 Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, May 24, 2005, Interim Final. Final, Statutory, February 18, 2006. Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 822 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004. Section 822 requires DoD to establish incentives for DoD contractors to purchase capital assets manufactured in the United States. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 [[Page 26772]] Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE83 _______________________________________________________________________ 684. [bull] BERRY AMENDMENT MEMORANDA (DFARS CASE 2004-D035) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 2533a CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.7002 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement DoD policy mememoranda on determinations regarding the nonavailability of domestic supplies. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE84 _______________________________________________________________________ 685. [bull] ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION FUNCTIONS (DFARS CASE 2004-D007) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 242.202 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to add the Defense Energy Support Center to the list of DoD activities authorized to perform contract administration functions at or near a contractor's facilities. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AF07 _______________________________________________________________________ 686. [bull] CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE OF ACQUISITION FUNCTIONS CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH INHERENTLY GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS (DFARS CASE 2004-D021) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 2383 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 207.5 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 804 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Section 804 places limitations on the award of contracts for the performance of acquisition functions closely associated with inherently governmental functions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AF09 _______________________________________________________________________ 687. [bull] MULTIYEAR CONTRACTING (DFARS CASE 2004-D024) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 2306b; 10 USC 2306c; PL 108-287, sec 8008 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 217.1 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 8008 of the Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2005 and section 814 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Sections 8008 and 814 establish new requirements related to the funding of multiyear contracts. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AF10 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Defense (DOD) Long-Term Actions Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC) _______________________________________________________________________ 688. CODIFICATION AND MODIFICATION OF BERRY AMENDMENT (DFARS CASE 2002- D002) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.7002; 48 CFR 252.212-7001; 48 CFR 252.225-7012 Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 04/26/02 67 FR 20697 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 06/25/02 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson Phone: 703 602-0311 RIN: 0750-AD76 [[Page 26773]] _______________________________________________________________________ 689. UNIQUE ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND PROPERTY VALUATION (DFARS CASE 2003- D081) Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 204.7104; 48 CFR 211.2; 48 CFR 212.301; 48 CFR 252.211 Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 10/10/03 68 FR 58631 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 11/10/03 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michele Peterson Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE09 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Defense (DOD) Completed Actions Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC) _______________________________________________________________________ 690. IMPROPER BUSINESS PRACTICES, ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, AND DEBARMENT (DFARS CASE 2003-D012) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 203; 48 CFR 209 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to improper business practices, organizational conflicts of interest, and debarment. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/23/04 69 FR 8146 NPRM Comment Period End 04/23/04 Final Action 12/15/04 69 FR 74989 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm URL For Public Comments: emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE02 _______________________________________________________________________ 691. PROTECTION OF PRIVACY AND FREEDOM OF INFORMATION (DFARS CASE 2003- D038) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 224 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to protection of privacy and freedom of information. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Case Opened 07/28/03 NPRM 02/23/04 69 FR 8152 NPRM Comment Period End 04/23/04 Final Action 11/22/04 69 FR 67856 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm URL For Public Comments: emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE03 _______________________________________________________________________ 692. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS RELATING TO CONTRACT PLACEMENT (DFARS CASE 2003-D011) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 209; 48 CFR 252.209 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that relate to contractor qualification requirements and contract placement. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/23/04 69 FR 8150 NPRM Comment Period End 04/23/04 Final Action 11/10/04 69 FR 65088 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE06 _______________________________________________________________________ 693. GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS (DFARS CASE 2002-D032) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 246.4 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to limit Government source inspection requirements for contracts below $250,000. This change will permit contract administration [[Page 26774]] offices to devote more resources to high-risk contracts. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/15/03 68 FR 53946 NPRM Comment Period End 11/14/03 Final Action 02/22/05 70 FR 8539 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm URL For Public Comments: emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE08 _______________________________________________________________________ 694. LAWS INAPPLICABLE TO COMMERCIAL SUBCONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2003-D018) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 212.504 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to remove the Buy American Act and the Trade Agreements Act from the list of laws inapplicable to commercial subcontracts. This change implements a recommendation resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/23/04 69 FR 8151 NPRM Comment Period End 04/23/04 Final Action 11/01/04 69 FR 63330 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm URL For Public Comments: emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE14 _______________________________________________________________________ 695. TAX PROCEDURES FOR OVERSEAS CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2003-D031) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 229.70 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the DFARS Transformation Initiative. Relocates text to a new DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI). The text to be relocated contains procedures for contracting officers to use in obtaining tax relief and duty-free import privileges for acquisitions conducted in foreign countries. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/02/04 69 FR 46129 NPRM Comment Period End 10/01/04 Final Action 02/07/05 70 FR 6375 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm URL For Public Comments: emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE18 _______________________________________________________________________ 696. RESOLVING TAX PROBLEMS (DFARS CASE 2003-D032) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 229.101 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the DFARS Transformation Initiative. Relocates text to a new DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI). The text to be relocated addresses situations where a contracting officer may direct a contractor to litigate the applicability of a particular tax and addresses information on tax relief agreements between the United States and foreign governments. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/10/04 69 FR 48445 NPRM Comment Period End 10/12/04 Final Action 02/22/05 70 FR 8538 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm URL For Public Comments: emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE19 _______________________________________________________________________ 697. ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SERVICES (DFARS CASE 2003-D035) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 236.6 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the DFARS Transformation Initiative. Relocates text to a new DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI). The text to be relocated contains procedures for establishment of evaluation criteria in the selection of firms for architect-engineer contracts. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/25/04 69 FR 35568 NPRM Comment Period End 08/24/04 Final Action 12/15/04 69 FR 75000 [[Page 26775]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm URL For Public Comments: emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE20 _______________________________________________________________________ 698. CONTRACTING FOR ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SERVICES (DFARS CASE 2003-D105) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 1427 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219.502; 48 CFR 219.1005 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 1427 of the Fiscal Year 2004 National Defense Authorization Act. Section 1427 increases, from $85,000 to $300,000, the value below which acquisitions for architect-engineer services for military construction or family housing projects are set aside for small business concerns. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 06/08/04 69 FR 31909 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 08/09/04 Final Action 11/22/04 69 FR 67855 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE21 _______________________________________________________________________ 699. PUBLICIZING CONTRACT ACTIONS (DFARS CASE 2003-D016) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 205; 48 CFR 226; 48 CFR 235; 48 CFR 252 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the DFARS Transformation Initiative. Relocates text to a new DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI). The text to be relocated contains a notice for inclusion in acquisitions being considered for historically black college and minority institution set-aside. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/23/04 69 FR 8148 NPRM Comment Period End 04/23/04 Final Action 11/01/04 69 FR 63327 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE22 _______________________________________________________________________ 700. COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS (DFARS CASE 2003-D017) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 206.001; 48 CFR 206.202; 48 CFR 206.3 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the DFARS Transformation Initiative. Relocates text to a new DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI). The text to be relocated addresses circumstances under which use of other than full and open competition may be appropriate due to unusual and compelling urgency. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/23/04 69 FR 8149 NPRM Comment Period End 04/23/04 Final Action 12/15/04 69 FR 74990 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm URL For Public Comments: emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE23 _______________________________________________________________________ 701. SEALED BIDDING (DFARS CASE 2003-D076) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 214.2; 48 CFR 214.4; 48 CFR 214.5 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the DFARS Transformation Initiative. Deletes unnecessary text pertaining to sealed bidding and updates administrative information. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/23/04 69 FR 8152 NPRM Comment Period End 04/23/04 Final Action 11/10/04 69 FR 65089 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE24 [[Page 26776]] _______________________________________________________________________ 702. FIREFIGHTING SERVICES CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2003-D107) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 331 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 237.102-70 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 331 of the Fiscal Year 2004 National Defense Authorization Act. Section 331 adds an exception to the prohibition on contracting for firefighting services, to permit such contracts for periods of 1 year or less, if the firefighting functions would otherwise have to be performed by members of the armed forces who are not readily available by reason of a deployment. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 06/25/04 69 FR 35532 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 08/24/04 Final Action 12/15/04 69 FR 75000 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm URL For Public Comments: emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE26 _______________________________________________________________________ 703. CONTRACTOR USE OF GOVERNMENT SUPPLY SOURCES (DFARS CASE 2003-D045) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 251.1; 48 CFR 252.251-7000 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the DFARS Transformation Initiative. Relocates text to a new DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI). The text to be relocated contains procedures for authorizing contractors to use Government supply sources. Also updates policy regarding contractor payment for purchases from Government supply sources. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/23/04 69 FR 8159 NPRM Comment Period End 04/23/04 Final Action 11/22/04 69 FR 67858 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE28 _______________________________________________________________________ 704. DOD PILOT MENTOR-PROT[eacute]G[eacute] PROGRAM (DFARS CASE 2003- D013) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 101-510, sec 831 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219.71; 48 CFR app I Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to update policy pertaining to the DoD Pilot Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program. The changes authorize the Director, Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, of each military department and defense agency to approve mentor firms and mentor-prot[eacute]g[eacute] agreements. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/13/04 69 FR 26533 NPRM Comment Period End 07/12/04 Final Action 12/15/04 69 FR 74995 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm URL For Public Comments: emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE29 _______________________________________________________________________ 705. SMALL BUSINESS COMPETITIVENESS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM (DFARS CASE 2003-D063) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219.1007 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Supplements FAR text that requires a statement on the face page of contracts to identify awards under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. To accommodate the use of automated systems, the change specifies that, when it is not possible to mark the face page, alternate means may be used to identify a contact as an award under the Program. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/25/04 69 FR 35566 NPRM Comment Period End 08/24/04 Final Action 02/07/05 70 FR 6373 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm URL For Public Comments: emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE31 _______________________________________________________________________ 706. ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DFARS CASE 2003-D074) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 [[Page 26777]] CFR Citation: 48 CFR 212.303; 48 CFR 212.503 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the DFARS Transformation Initiative. Deletes unnecessary text pertaining to the structuring of contracts. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/08/04 69 FR 31939 NPRM Comment Period End 08/09/04 Final Action 11/10/04 69 FR 65089 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE32 _______________________________________________________________________ 707. SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESSES AND LEADER COMPANY CONTRACTING (DFARS CASE 2003-D092) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 217.401; 48 CFR 219.705-4 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the DFARS Transformation Initiative. Lowers the approval level for subcontracting plans that contain a small disadvantaged business goal of less than 5 percent, from two levels above the contracting officer to one level above the contracting officer. Also deletes unnecessary text pertaining to leader company contracting. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/23/04 69 FR 21996 NPRM Comment Period End 06/22/04 Final Action 11/22/04 69 FR 67855 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE33 _______________________________________________________________________ 708. BONDS (DFARS CASE 2003-D033) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 228.1 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the DFARS Transformation Initiative. Clarifies that fidelity and forgery bonds are authorized for use under certain circumstances. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/10/04 69 FR 48444 NPRM Comment Period End 10/12/04 Final Action 02/22/05 70 FR 8537 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE36 _______________________________________________________________________ 709. COST PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES (DFARS CASE 2003-D036) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 231.205 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the DFARS Transformation Initiative. Updates DFARS text pertaining to cost principles and procedures. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/23/04 69 FR 8154 NPRM Comment Period End 04/23/04 Final Action 11/01/04 69 FR 63331 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE37 _______________________________________________________________________ 710. INSURANCE (DFARS CASE 2003-D037) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 228.3 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the DFARS Transformation Initiative. Relocates text to a new DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI). The text to be relocated addresses risk-pooling arrangements, overseas workers' compensation, and war-hazard insurance. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/23/04 69 FR 8153 NPRM Comment Period End 04/23/04 Final Action 11/10/04 69 FR 65090 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 [[Page 26778]] Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE38 _______________________________________________________________________ 711. REMOVAL OF OBSOLETE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTING PROCEDURES (DFARS CASE 2003-D058) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 235.70 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the DFARS Transformation Initiative. Removes obsolete procedures for research and development contracting. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/23/04 69 FR 8157 NPRM Comment Period End 04/23/04 Final Action 11/22/04 69 FR 67857 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE39 _______________________________________________________________________ 712. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTING (DFARS CASE 2003-D067) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 235.0; 48 CFR 252.235-7011 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the DFARS Transformation Initiative. Updates text on research and development contracting. Relocates text addressing maintenance of scientific and technical reports to a new DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/23/04 69 FR 8158 NPRM Comment Period End 04/23/04 Final Action 11/10/04 69 FR 65091 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE40 _______________________________________________________________________ 713. PROCEDURES, GUIDANCE, AND INFORMATION (DFARS CASE 2003-D090) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 201.105-3; 48 CFR 201.2; 48 CFR 201.301; 48 CFR 202.101 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the DFARS Transformation Initiative. Establishes the framework for a new DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI), which will contain mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures, non-mandatory guidance, and supplemental information. Use of PGI will enable DoD to more rapidly convey internal administrative and procedural information to the acquisition workforce. PGI will not contain policy or procedures that significantly affect the public and, therefore, will not be published in the Federal Register or the Code of Federal Regulations. PGI will be available on the World Wide Web and will be electronically linked to the DFARS. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/23/04 69 FR 8145 NPRM Comment Period End 04/23/04 Final Action 11/01/04 69 FR 63326 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm URL For Public Comments: emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE41 _______________________________________________________________________ 714. FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS--CHILE AND SINGAPORE (DFARS CASE 2003-D088) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 108-77; PL 108-78 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 212; 48 CFR 213; 48 CFR 225; 48 CFR 252 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement new Free Trade Agreements with Chile and Singapore, as approved by Congress in the United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act and the United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. The new Free Trade Agreements waive the applicability of the Buy American Act for some foreign supplies and construction materials from Chile and Singapore, and specify procurement procedures designed to ensure fairness. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 01/13/04 69 FR 1926 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 03/15/04 Final Action 12/15/04 69 FR 74991 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 [[Page 26779]] Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE43 _______________________________________________________________________ 715. WRITTEN ASSURANCE OF TECHNICAL DATA CONFORMITY (DFARS CASE 2003- D104) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 844 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 227.71; 48 CFR 252.227-7036 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 844 of the Fiscal Year 2004 National Defense Authorization Act. Section 844 eliminates the requirement for a contractor to furnish written assurance that delivered technical data is complete, accurate, and complies with all requirements of the contract. The change reduces paperwork for contractors but does not diminish the contractor's contractual obligations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 06/08/04 69 FR 31911 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 08/09/04 Final Action 11/22/04 69 FR 67856 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm URL For Public Comments: emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AE45 _______________________________________________________________________ 716. POLYACRYLONITRILE (PAN) CARBON FIBER--RESTRICTION TO DOMESTIC SOURCES (DFARS CASE 2004-D002) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.7103-1 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to extend the ending date for phasing out domestic source restrictions on the acquisition of PAN carbon fiber, from May 31, 2005, to May 31, 2006. The aerospace industry requested the extension to provide U.S. companies sufficient time to maintain the industrial and technological capability to support a critical material used in advanced aerospace weapons programs. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/25/04 69 FR 35567 NPRM Comment Period End 08/24/04 Final Action 02/07/05 70 FR 6374 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm URL For Public Comments: emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 RIN: 0750-AE52 _______________________________________________________________________ 717. EXTENSION OF PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT UNDER THE 8(A) PROGRAM (DFARS CASE 2004-D015) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219.800 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to extend the expiration date of a partnership agreement between DoD and the Small Business Administration (SBA). The partnership agreement permits DoD to award contracts to 8(a) Program participants on behalf of SBA. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 09/30/04 69 FR 58353 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 RIN: 0750-AE56 _______________________________________________________________________ 718. PURCHASES FROM FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES--DELETION OF DUPLICATIVE TEXT (DFARS CASE 2004-D005) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 208, 210, 219, and 252 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to delete obsolete text pertaining to purchase of products from Federal Prison Industries. The text has been superseded by policy published in the FAR. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 11/01/04 69 FR 63328 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0311 RIN: 0750-AE57 [[Page 26780]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Defense (DOD) Final Rule Stage Department of the Army (DOA) _______________________________________________________________________ 719. [bull] MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC SUPERVISION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 30112(g); 5 USC 2951; PL 89-564; 89-670; 91- 605; 93-87 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 634 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule prescribes policies and procedures on motor vehicle traffic supervision on military installations in the continental United States and overseas areas, including registration of privately owned vehicles; granting, suspending, or revoking the privilege to operate a privately owned vehicle on a military installation; administration of the vehicle registration program; driver improvement programs; police traffic supervision; an off- installation traffic activities. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/21/04 69 FR 76526 NPRM Comment Period End 02/22/05 Final Action 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Brenda S. Bowen, Department of Defense, Department of the Army, U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency, ATTN: AHRC-PDD-R, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315-3860 Phone: 703 428-6422 Fax: 703 428-6514 Email: brenda.bowen@rmda.belvoir.army.mil RIN: 0702-AA43 _______________________________________________________________________ 720. [bull] MILITARY POLICE INVESTIGATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 28 USC 534 note; 42 USC 10601; 18 USC 922; 42 USC 14071; 10 USC 1562; 10 USC ch 47 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 637 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule prescribes policies and procedures on types and categories of offenses investigated by Military Police and DA Civilian detectives/investigators. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/16/04 69 FR 75287 NPRM Comment Period End 02/14/05 Final Action 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Brenda S. Bowen, Department of Defense, Department of the Army, U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency, ATTN: AHRC-PDD-R, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315-3860 Phone: 703 428-6422 Fax: 703 428-6514 Email: brenda.bowen@rmda.belvoir.army.mil RIN: 0702-AA44 _______________________________________________________________________ 721. [bull] THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT PROGRAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 551, 552, 552a, 5101 to 5108, 5110 to 5113, 5115, 5332 to 5334, 5341 to 5342, 5504 to 5509, 7154; 10 USC 130, 1102, 2320 to 2321, 2328; 18 USC 798, 3500; 31 USC 3710; 35 USC 181 to 188; 42 USC 2162; 44 USC 33; E.O. 12600 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 518 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule updates the provisions for access and release of information from all Army information systems (automated and manual) in support of the Freedom of Information Act as required by public law. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/28/04 69 FR 77836 NPRM Comment Period End 02/28/05 Final Action 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Brenda S. Bowen, Department of Defense, Department of the Army, U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency, ATTN: AHRC-PDD-R, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315-3860 Phone: 703 428-6422 Fax: 703 428-6514 Email: brenda.bowen@rmda.belvoir.army.mil RIN: 0702-AA45 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Defense (DOD) Long-Term Actions Department of the Army (DOA) _______________________________________________________________________ 722. FOREIGN ACQUISITION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. CFR Citation: 48 CFR 5125 Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 11/28/03 68 FR 66738 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 01/27/04 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Brenda S. Bowen Phone: 703 428-6422 Fax: 703 428-6514 Email: brenda.bowen@rmda.belvoir.army.mil Related RIN: Related to 0702-AA39 RIN: 0702-AA38 [[Page 26781]] _______________________________________________________________________ 723. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. CFR Citation: 48 CFR 5152 Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 11/28/03 68 FR 66740 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 01/27/04 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Brenda S. Bowen Phone: 703 428-6422 Fax: 703 428-6514 Email: brenda.bowen@rmda.belvoir.army.mil Related RIN: Related to 0702-AA38 RIN: 0702-AA39 _______________________________________________________________________ 724. DECORATIONS, MEDALS, RIBBONS, AND SIMILAR DEVICES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 32 CFR 578 Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/28/04 69 FR 45114 NPRM Comment Period End 09/27/04 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Brenda S. Bowen Phone: 703 428-6422 Fax: 703 428-6514 Email: brenda.bowen@rmda.belvoir.army.mil RIN: 0702-AA41 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Defense (DOD) Completed Actions Department of the Army (DOA) _______________________________________________________________________ 725. LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 28 USC 534 note; 42 USC 10601; 18 USC 922; 42 USC 14071; 10 USC 1562; 10 USC ch 47 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 635 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule prescribes policies and procedures on preparing, reporting, using, retaining, and disposing of Military Police Reports. The rule also prescribes policies and procedures for offense reporting and the release of law enforcement information. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/16/04 69 FR 42626 NPRM Comment Period End 09/14/04 Final Action 12/16/04 69 FR 75245 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Brenda S. Bowen, Department of Defense, Department of the Army, U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency, ATTN: AHRC-PDD-R, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315-3860 Phone: 703 428-6422 Fax: 703 428-6514 Email: brenda.bowen@rmda.belvoir.army.mil RIN: 0702-AA42 _______________________________________________________________________ 726. [bull] APPREHENSION AND RESTRAINT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: sec 3012, 70A Stat 157; 10 USC 3012 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 503 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action removes 32 CFR part 503 published in the Federal Register, December 9, 1981 (44 FR 60195). The rule is being removed because it is now obsolete. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 12/21/04 69 FR 76412 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Brenda S. Bowen, Department of Defense, Department of the Army, U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency, ATTN: AHRC-PDD-R, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315-3860 Phone: 703 428-6422 Fax: 703 428-6514 Email: brenda.bowen@rmda.belvoir.army.mil RIN: 0702-AA46 _______________________________________________________________________ 727. [bull] ABSENTEE DESERTER APPREHENSION PROGRAM AND SURRENDER OF MILITARY PERSONNEL TO CIVILIAN AUTHORITIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 801 through 940; Manual for Courts-Martial, U.S. 2002 revised addition as amended, sec 709; PL 96-154; Defense Appropriation Act, 93 Stat 1153 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 630 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action removes 32 CFR part 630 published in the Federal Register, July 26, 1996 (61 FR 39073). The rule is being removed because it is now obsolete and does not affect the general public. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 12/21/04 69 FR 76412 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Brenda S. Bowen, Department of Defense, Department of the Army, U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification [[Page 26782]] Agency, ATTN: AHRC-PDD-R, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315- 3860 Phone: 703 428-6422 Fax: 703 428-6514 Email: brenda.bowen@rmda.belvoir.army.mil RIN: 0702-AA47 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Defense (DOD) Proposed Rule Stage U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) _______________________________________________________________________ 728. REGULATORY PROGRAM OF THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS AND HISTORIC PROPERTIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 33 USC 401; 33 USC 403; 33 USC 1344; 33 USC 1413 CFR Citation: 33 CFR 325 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: In 1990, the Corps published its final regulations regarding the protection of historic properties and compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and other historic preservation laws. Since those final regulations were published, the NHPA was amended in 1992, and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's implementing regulations at 36 CFR part 800 have been revised substantially. The Corps will revise its regulations to conform to the NHPA's revised implementing regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 09/27/04 69 FR 57662 ANPRM Comment Period End 11/26/04 NPRM 09/00/05 NPRM Comment Period End 11/00/05 Final Action 09/00/06 Final Action Effective 11/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: David B. Olson, Regulatory Program Manager, Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, CECW-MVD (3G81), 441 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20314-1000 Phone: 202 761-4922 Email: david.b.olson@hq02.usace.army.mil RIN: 0710-AA51 _______________________________________________________________________ 729. COMPENSATORY MITIGATION FOR LOSSES OF AQUATIC RESOURCES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 33 USC 1344; PL 108-136; 33 USC 403 CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 24, 2005. Public Law 108-136 requires that the final regulations be issued no later than two years after the enactment of the Act. Abstract: Section 314(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2004 (Pub. L. 108-136) requires the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to issue regulations establishing performance standards and criteria for on-site, off-site, and in lieu fee mitigation and mitigation banking consistent with section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/05 NPRM Comment Period End 09/00/05 Final Action 12/00/05 Final Action Effective 02/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Energy Effects: Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by Executive Order 13211. Agency Contact: David B. Olson, Regulatory Program Manager, Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Attn: CECW-MVD (3G81), 441 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20314-1000 Phone: 202 761-4922 Email: david.b.olson@hq02.usace.army.mil RIN: 0710-AA55 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Defense (DOD) Final Rule Stage U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) _______________________________________________________________________ 730. NATIONWIDE PERMIT PROGRAM REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 33 USC 1344; 33 USC 401 et seq; 33 USC 1413 CFR Citation: 33 CFR 330 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Corps will propose to revise its Nationwide Permit Program regulations at 33 CFR part 330 to address changes in regulatory procedures and policy that have occurred since those regulations were last revised in 1991. The Corps will propose to revise the regulation to increase the pre-construction notification review period to 45 days, to be consistent with the current nationwide permits. The Corps is also proposing to amend the regulation to allow district engineers to issue verification letters that can have the same expiration date as the nationwide permit. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/30/04 69 FR 69563 NPRM Comment Period End 01/31/05 Final Action 07/00/05 Final Action Effective 09/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined [[Page 26783]] Energy Effects: Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by Executive Order 13211. Agency Contact: David B. Olson, Regulatory Program Manager, Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, CECW-MVD (3G81), 441 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20314-1000 Phone: 202 761-4922 Email: david.b.olson@hq02.usace.army.mil RIN: 0710-AA60 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Defense (DOD) Long-Term Actions U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) _______________________________________________________________________ 731. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY; PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 33 CFR 230 Timetable: Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Forester Einarsen Phone: 202 761-4700 RIN: 0710-AA42 _______________________________________________________________________ 732. REGULATORY PROGRAMS OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS, ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT; SCOPE OF ANALYSIS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 33 CFR 325 Timetable: Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Russell Kaiser Phone: 202 761-4614 RIN: 0710-AA43 _______________________________________________________________________ 733. COST-SHARING REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE ABILITY TO PAY PROVISIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 33 CFR 241 Timetable: Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Janice Rasgus Phone: 202 761-7674 RIN: 0710-AA44 _______________________________________________________________________ 734. SPECIAL EVENTS RULE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. CFR Citation: 36 CFR 327 Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Judy Rice Phone: 202 761-5541 RIN: 0710-AA53 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Defense (DOD) Completed Actions U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) _______________________________________________________________________ 735. UNITED STATES COAST GUARD RESTRICTED AREA; COAST GUARD BASE MOBILE; MOBILE, ALABAMA Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1; 33 USC 3 CFR Citation: 33 CFR 334 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers is proposing to establish a new restricted area in the waters of Arlington Channel surrounding the U.S. Coast Guard Base Mobile Docks at Mobile, Alabama. The designation would ensure public safety and satisfy the Coast Guard's security, safety, and operational requirements as they pertain to vessels at U.S. Coast Guard Base Mobile by establishing an area into which unauthorized vessels and persons may not enter. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/16/04 69 FR 20570 NPRM Comment Period End 05/17/04 Final Action 07/29/04 69 FR 45258 Final Action Effective 08/30/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: David B. Olson, Regulatory Program Manager, Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, CECW-MVD (3G81), 441 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20314-1000 Phone: 202 761-4922 Email: david.b.olson@hq02.usace.army.mil RIN: 0710-AA56 _______________________________________________________________________ 736. UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESTRICTED AREA AND DANGER ZONE; BRICKYARD CREEK AND TRIBUTARIES AND THE BROAD RIVER; MARINE CORPS AIR STATION; BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1; 33 USC 3 CFR Citation: 33 CFR 334 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Corps is proposing a regulation to establish a restricted area and danger zone in Brickyard Creek, a portion of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Mulligan Creek, Albergottie Creek and Salt Creek in the vicinity of the Marine Corps Air Station in Beaufort, South Carolina. In addition, the proposed regulation will establish a restricted area in the Broad River in the vicinity of Laurel Bay Military [[Page 26784]] Family Housing Area. The purpose of these regulations is to provide effective security in the vicinity of the Marine Corps Air Station and the Laurel Bay Military Family Housing Area. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/29/04 69 FR 45298 NPRM Comment Period End 08/30/04 Withdrawn 03/01/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: David B. Olson, Regulatory Program Manager, Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, CECW-MVD (3G81), 441 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20314-1000 Phone: 202 761-4922 Email: david.b.olson@hq02.usace.army.mil RIN: 0710-AA57 _______________________________________________________________________ 737. UNITED STATES ARMY DANGER ZONE; SALT RIVER, ROLLING FORK RIVER, AND OTTER CREEK; U.S. ARMY GARRISON, FORT KNOX MILITARY RESERVATION; FORT KNOX, KENTUCKY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1; 33 USC 3 CFR Citation: 33 CFR 334 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Corps of Engineers is proposing regulations to establish a danger zone on navigable portions of the Salt River and the Rolling Fork River and the non-navigable portions of Otter Creek, within the installation boundaries of the Fort Knox Military Reservation. These regulations will enable the Army to prohibit public access to the area and enhance safety and security within active military impact and training areas. These regulations are necessary to protect the public from potentially hazardous conditions that may exist as a result of Army use and security of the area. The regulations will also safeguard Government personnel and property from sabotage and other subversive acts, accidents, or incidents of similar nature. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/27/04 69 FR 44613 NPRM Comment Period End 08/26/04 Withdrawn 03/01/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: David B. Olson, Regulatory Program Manager, Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, CECW-MVD (3G81), 441 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20314-1000 Phone: 202 761-4922 Email: david.b.olson@hq02.usace.army.mil RIN: 0710-AA58 _______________________________________________________________________ 738. DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY; FORT RICHARDSON ALASKA; SMALL ARMS COMPLEX; FORT WAINWRIGHT, ALASKA Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1; 33 USC 3 CFR Citation: 33 CFR 334.1301 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Corps of Engineers is proposing to amend its regulations to designate an existing military small arms impact area as a Danger Zone. The military exercise area is located within the Small Arms Complex of Fort Wainwright, Alaska, along the Tanana River. The Danger Zone will only be activated by the United States Army Fort Wainwright during live fire training exercises. There will be no change in use of the existing military exercise area. The area needs to be marked on navigation charts as a Danger Zone to ensure security and safety for the public. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/23/04 69 FR 51788 NPRM Comment Period End 09/22/04 Withdrawn 03/01/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: David B. Olson, Regulatory Program Manager, Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, CECW-MVD (3G81), 441 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20314-1000 Phone: 202 761-4922 Email: david.b.olson@hq02.usace.army.mil RIN: 0710-AA59 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Defense (DOD) Final Rule Stage Department of the Navy (NAVY) _______________________________________________________________________ 739. [bull] RELEASE OF OFFICIAL INFORMATION FOR LITIGATION PURPOSES AND TESTIMONY BY DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY PERSONNEL Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: 32 CFR 725 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Secretary of the Navy's sole delegate for service of process, the Navy General Counsel, is changing the address where the service of process documents shall be delivered. This action is being taken in order to streamline the service process and expedite legal response on behalf of the Department of the Navy. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 05/00/05 Final Action Effective 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: LT Samuel Wartell, Department of Defense, Department of [[Page 26785]] the Navy, 1000 Navy Penatgon, Washington, DC 20350-1000 Phone: 703 614-4473 RIN: 0703-AA76 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Defense (DOD) Long-Term Actions Department of the Navy (NAVY) _______________________________________________________________________ 740. SHIPBUILDING CAPABILITY PRESERVATION AGREEMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 5231 (New) Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 12/22/97 62 FR 66826 Interim Final Rule Effective 12/22/97 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 02/20/98 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Clarence Belton Phone: 703 693-4006 Email: belton.clarence@hq.navy.mil RIN: 0703-AA50 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Defense (DOD) Proposed Rule Stage Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs (DODOASHA) _______________________________________________________________________ 741. [bull] TRICARE; CHANGES TO DRG AND INPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH PAYMENT SYSTEMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule amends the exclusion of services and supplies provided as part of or under a research study, grant or research program to add coverage for routine patient care that would have been necessary in the absence of the study as well as care of complications that result from participation in the trial. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Marty Maxey, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 303 676-3627 RIN: 0720-AA91 _______________________________________________________________________ 742. [bull] TRICARE; REVISION OF PARTICIPATING PROVIDERS REIMBURSEMENT RATE; TRICARE DENTAL PROGRAM (TDP) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC 55 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule revises the requirements and procedures for the reimbursement of TRICARE Dental Program participating providers. Participating providers will no longer be reimbursed at the equivalent of a percentile of prevailing charges sufficiently above the 50th percentile of prevailing charges made for similar services in the same locality (region) or State, or the providers's actual charge, whichever is lower, less any cost-share amount due for authorized services. Specifically, the revision will require TRICARE Dental Program participating providers to be reimbursed in accordance with the contractor's network agreements, less any cost-share amount due for authorized services. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: COL Gary Martin, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, Department of Defense, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 703 681-0039 RIN: 0720-AA92 [[Page 26786]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Defense (DOD) Final Rule Stage Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs (DODOASHA) _______________________________________________________________________ 743. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES (CHAMPUS); HOSPITAL PAYMENT FOR AMBULATORY CARE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule establishes a new payment method for ambulatory care (other than ambulatory surgery) provided by hospitals to CHAMPUS beneficiaries under which payment amounts would be based on the cost of the service rather than on the billed charge as at present. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/20/94 59 FR 3046 NPRM Comment Period End 03/21/94 Final Action 05/00/05 Final Action Effective 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Steve Lillie, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 703 681-3628 Email: steve.lillie@tma.osd.mil RIN: 0720-AA20 _______________________________________________________________________ 744. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES (CHAMPUS); EXCEPTION TO THE CHAMPUS DUAL COMPENSATION/CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROVISIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Currently, any individual who is a civilian employee of the United States Government cannot be authorized by CHAMPUS as a provider of medical services. We propose to provide an exception to this prohibition to permit these individuals to be authorized CHAMPUS providers if they meet three conditions. First, they must be employed by the Government agency on a part-time basis; that is, less than 20 hours per week. Second, the agency must certify that unique or special circumstances detrimental to the delivery of quality health care exist that can be overcome only by employing part-time, non-Government physicians. Third, the agency and the physician must certify that they understand and have taken appropriate measures to avoid violation of Standards of Conduct, dual compensation, and conflict of interest requirements including protection against referral of patients to the employee's private practice. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/26/97 62 FR 45196 NPRM Comment Period End 10/27/97 Final Action 05/00/05 Final Action Effective 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Stephen Isaacson, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 303 676-3572 Email: stephen.isaacson@tma.osd.mil RIN: 0720-AA41 _______________________________________________________________________ 745. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES (CHAMPUS); PROSTHETIC DEVICES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule implements section 702 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Pub. L. 105-85), which authorizes purchase of prosthetic devices, as determined by the Secretary of Defense, to be necessary because of significant conditions resulting from trauma, congenital anomalies, or disease. The Act changes the existing limited provisions for prosthetic devices, expands coverage to include cost sharing of other prostheses; e.g., noses, ears, and fingers. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule Effective 05/20/99 64 FR 45453 Interim Final Rule 08/20/99 64 FR 45453 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 10/19/99 Final Action 05/00/05 Final Action Effective 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Margaret Brown, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 303 676-3581 Fax: 303 676-3579 Email: margaret.brown@tma.osd.mil RIN: 0720-AA49 _______________________________________________________________________ 746. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES (CHAMPUS); DOUBLE COVERAGE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule clarifies our double coverage policy for non- institutional claims for beneficiaries with primary health insurance. TRICARE network, non-network but participating, and non-participating providers are all reimbursed differently under current procedures. This has had the unintended effect of discouraging TRICARE network participation since non-network but participating providers receive the most favorable treatment with respect to double coverage calculations. The Department proposes to revise double coverage reimbursement calculations by reimbursing all providers up to 100 percent of the CHAMPUS Maximum Allowable Charge after the primary health insurance has paid or 115 percent for nonparticipating providers. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/17/99 64 FR 32451 NPRM Comment Period End 08/16/99 [[Page 26787]] Final Action 05/00/05 Final Action Effective 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Steve Lillie, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 703 681-3628 Email: steve.lillie@tma.osd.mil RIN: 0720-AA50 _______________________________________________________________________ 747. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES (CHAMPUS); ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APPEALS PROCESS FOR TRICARE CLAIMCHECK DENIALS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule implements section 714 of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 1999, which requires the establishment of an appeals process for denials by TRICARE Claimcheck (TCC) or any similar software system. This rule enhances the current appeals process by adding an additional level of appeal conducted at the TRICARE Management Activity (TMA) and by codifying the entire process in this part. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/13/00 65 FR 2085 NPRM Comment Period End 03/13/00 Final Action 05/00/05 Final Action Effective 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Donald Wagner, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 303 676-3411 RIN: 0720-AA56 _______________________________________________________________________ 748. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES (CHAMPUS); METHODOLOGY FOR COVERAGE OF NIH-SPONSORED CLINICAL TRIALS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule modifies the general prohibition against CHAMPUS cost-sharing of unproven drugs, devices, and medical treatments or procedures by adding a provision allowing a waiver of the prohibition in connection with clinical trials sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, if it is determined that such a waiver will promote access by covered beneficiaries to promising new treatments and contribute to the development of such treatments. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/31/00 65 FR 34627 NPRM Comment Period End 07/31/00 Final Rule 01/31/01 66 FR 8365 Final Rule Effective 03/02/01 Final Rule Withdrawn 02/07/01 66 FR 9199 Final Action 05/00/05 Final Action Effective 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Steve Lillie, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 703 681-3628 Email: steve.lillie@tma.osd.mil RIN: 0720-AA57 _______________________________________________________________________ 749. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES; INDIVIDUAL CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR PERSONS WITH EXTRAORDINARY CONDITIONS (ICMP-PEC) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Department of Defense proposes to amend its regulations of the Individual Case Management Program (ICMP) to implement requirements stipulated by section 703 of the Fiscal Year 2000 National Defense Authorization Act, section 8118 of the Fiscal Year 2000 Defense Appropriations Act, section 701 of the Fiscal Year 2001 National Defense Authorization Act, and section 8100 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Defense Appropriations Act. Other administrative amendments are also proposed to clarify specific policies that relate to the program. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/01/01 66 FR 39699 NPRM Comment Period End 10/01/01 Final Action 05/00/05 Final Action Effective 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Mary Stockdale, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 703 681-0039 RIN: 0720-AA65 _______________________________________________________________________ 750. TRICARE; PRIME REMOTE FOR ACTIVE DUTY FAMILY MEMBERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule implements 10 U.S.C. 1079(p), as added by section 722(b) of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001. This rule provides coverage for medical care for active-duty family members who reside with an active-duty member of the Uniformed Services assigned to remote areas and eligible for the program known as TRICARE Prime Remote. Active-duty family members who enroll in TRICARE Prime Remote for Active-Duty Family Members (TPRADFM) will enjoy benefits generally comparable to TRICARE Prime enrollees including [[Page 26788]] access standards, benefit coverage, and cost-shares. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 02/06/02 67 FR 5477 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 04/08/02 Interim Final Rule Effective 04/08/02 Final Action 05/00/05 Final Action Effective 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: LCDR Robert Styron, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 703 681-0064 RIN: 0720-AA68 _______________________________________________________________________ 751. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES (CHAMPUS); VOLUNTARY DISENROLLMENT FROM THE TRICARE RETIREE DENTAL PROGRAM (TRDP) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule implements section 726 of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001, which amended 10 U.S.C. 1076c to allow for voluntary disenrollment from the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program in certain circumstances. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/30/02 67 FR 4375 NPRM Comment Period End 04/01/02 Final Action 05/00/05 Final Action Effective 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Linda Winter, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 303 676-3682 RIN: 0720-AA69 _______________________________________________________________________ 752. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES (CHAMPUS): ENURETIC DEVICES, BREAST RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, PFPWD VALID AUTHORIZATION PERIOD, EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule removes the exclusion of enuresis alarms, corrects contradictory language as it relates to breast reconstructive surgery, changes the valid period of an authorization for services and items under the Program for Persons With Disabilities, implements section 640 of Public Law 105-17, which establishes the CHAMPUS payment relationship for IDEA part C and items, and revises a statement to the paragraph at 32 CFR 199.4(g)(15)(i)(D). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/15/00 65 FR 68957 NPRM Comment Period End 01/16/01 Final Action 05/00/05 Final Action Effective 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Margaret Brown, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 303 676-3581 Fax: 303 676-3579 Email: margaret.brown@tma.osd.mil Mike Kottyan, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 303 676-3520 RIN: 0720-AA70 _______________________________________________________________________ 753. TRICARE; WAIVER OF CERTAIN TRICARE DEDUCTIBLES; CLARIFICATION OF THE TRICARE PRIME ENROLLMENT PERIOD Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule implements section 714 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000, which authorizes the Secretary of Defense to waive the TRICARE deductible in certain cases for care provided to a dependent of a member of a Reserve Component or the National Guard who is called to active duty for more than 30 days but less than 1 year. In implementing this rule, we are limiting this to Reserve Component and National Guard members called to active duty in support of contingency operations. The term ``contingency operations'' is defined at 10 U.S.C. 101(a)(13). This rule also establishes circumstances under which eligible beneficiaries may enroll in TRICARE Prime for a period of less than 1 year. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/18/02 67 FR 19141 NPRM Comment Period End 06/17/02 Interim Final Rule 07/31/03 68 FR 44882 Interim Final Rule Effective 09/29/03 Final Action 05/00/05 Final Action Effective 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Stephen Isaacson, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 303 676-3572 Email: stephen.isaacson@tma.osd.mil RIN: 0720-AA72 [[Page 26789]] _______________________________________________________________________ 754. TRICARE; SUB-ACUTE CARE PROGRAM; UNIFORM SKILLED NURSING FACILITY BENEFIT; HOME HEALTH CARE BENEFIT; ADOPTING MEDICARE PAYMENT METHODS FOR SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES AND HOME HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule partially implements the TRICARE ``sub-acute and long-term care program reform'' enacted by Congress in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002, Public Law 107-107, specifically: (1) Establishment of ``an effective, efficient, and integrated sub-acute care benefits program,'' with skilled nursing facility and home health care benefits modeled after those of the Medicare Program; (2) adoption of Medicare payment methods for skilled nursing facility, home health care, and certain other institutional health care providers; (3) adoption of Medicare rules on balance billing of beneficiaries, prohibiting it by institutional providers and limiting it by non-institutional providers; and (4) change in the statutory exclusion of coverage for custodial and domiciliary care. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 06/13/02 67 FR 40597 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 08/12/02 Interim Final Rule Effective 08/12/02 Final Action 05/00/05 Final Action Effective 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: David E. Bennett, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 303 676-3494 Email: david.bennett@tma.osd.mil RIN: 0720-AA73 _______________________________________________________________________ 755. TRICARE; CHANGES INCLUDED IN THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002 (NDAA-02) AND A TECHNICAL CORRECTION INCLUDED IN THE NDAA-03 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule proposes several changes to the TRICARE program that were enacted by Congress in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (NDAA-02), Public Law 107-107 (December 28, 2001). Specifically, (1) revisions to the definition of durable medical equipment (DME); (2) adoption of the same pricing methods for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) as are in effect for the Medicare program; (3) clarification that rehabilitative therapy is a TRICARE benefit; (4) addition of augmentative communication devices (ACD)/speech generating devices (SGD) as a TRICARE benefit; (5) addition of hearing aids for family members of active duty members as a TRICARE benefit; (6) revisions to the definition of prosthetics; (7) permanent authority for transitional health care for certain members separated from active duty; and (8) revisions to the time period of eligibility for transitional health care. This rule also addresses a technical correction found in section 706 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 (NDAA-03), Public Law 107-62, relating to transitional health care for dependents of certain members separated from active duty. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/16/03 68 FR 18575 NPRM Comment Period End 06/16/03 Final Action 05/00/05 Final Action Effective 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ann N. Fazzini, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 303 676-3803 RIN: 0720-AA77 _______________________________________________________________________ 756. TRICARE; CHANGES INCLUDED IN THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003 (NDAA-03) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC ch 55 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This interim final rule contains several provisions found in the NDAA-03 (Pub. L. 107-314). Specifically, this rule addresses eliminating the requirement for TRICARE preauthorization of inpatient mental health care for Medicare-eligible beneficiaries where Medicare is primary payer and has already authorized the care using Medicare certification of individual professional providers as sufficient documentation to also certify individual professional providers under TRICARE and expanding the TRICARE Dental Program eligibility for dependents of deceased members. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 11/19/03 68 FR 65172 Interim Final Rule Effective 11/19/03 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 01/20/04 Final Action 07/00/05 Final Action Effective 09/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: This rule is effective 11/19/2003. The effective date for 32 CFR 199.4(a)(12)(ii)(e)(2) is 10/01/2003. The effective date for 32 CFR 199.13(c)(3)(ii)(e)(2) is 12/02/2002. The applicability date for 32 CFR 199.6(c)(2)(v) is for any TRICARE contract entered into on or after 12/02/2002. Agency Contact: Ann N. Fazzini, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 303 676-3803 RIN: 0720-AA85 [[Page 26790]] _______________________________________________________________________ 757. TRICARE; COORDINATION OF BENEFITS BETWEEN TRICARE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC ch 55 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Under current rules, beneficiaries who are eligible for both TRICARE and the Veterans Administration benefits may use only one program for care but cannot use both at the same time. This rule changes that policy to establish Veterans Administration benefits as double coverage under TRICARE, so that beneficiaries may use TRICARE benefits to augment or replace services being provided through the Veterans Administration. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/19/03 68 FR 49732 NPRM; Correction 09/05/03 68 FR 52722 NPRM; Correction Effective 09/05/03 68 FR 52722 NPRM Comment Period End 10/20/03 68 FR 49732 Final Action 05/00/05 Final Action Effective 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Stephen Isaacson, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 303 676-3572 Email: stephen.isaacson@tma.osd.mil Related RIN: Previously reported as 0720-AA86 RIN: 0720-AA87 _______________________________________________________________________ 758. TRICARE PROGRAM; RARE DISEASES DEFINITION AND PARTIAL LIST OF EXAMPLES OF UNPROVEN DRUGS, DEVICES, MEDICAL TREATMENTS, OR PROCEDURES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC ch 55 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule revises the definition of rare diseases to be more in compliance with the definition of other Federal agencies and national organizations. This rule also clarifies the provision for case-by-case review of benefits for rare diseases. In addition, this rule removes the partial list of examples of unproven drugs, devices, medical treatments, or procedures. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/10/04 69 FR 48433 NPRM Comment Period End 10/12/04 Final Action 05/00/05 Final Action Effective 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Rene' Morrell, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 303 676-3618 RIN: 0720-AA88 _______________________________________________________________________ 759. TRICARE; CHANGES TO NDAA FY02 AND TECHNICAL CORRECTION TO NDAA FY03 Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule makes several changes to the TRICARE program authorized by Congress in the NDAA-02 (Pub. L. 107-107, December 28, 2001). Specifically, revisions to the definition of durable medical equipment (DME); adoption of the same pricing methods for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) as are in effect for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS); clarification that rehabilitative therapy is a TRICARE benefit; addition of augmentative communication devices (ACD)/speech generating devices (SGDs) as a TRICARE benefit; addition of hearing aids for family members of active duty members as a TRICARE Basic Program benefit; revisions to the definition of prosthetics; permanent authority for transitional health care for certain members separated from active duty; and revisions to the time period of eligibility for transitional health care. This rule also addresses a technical correction found in section 706 of the Bob Stump NDAA-03, relating to transitional health care for dependents of certain members separated from active duty. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/16/03 68 FR 18575 NPRM Comment Period End 06/16/03 Final Action 05/00/05 Final Action Effective 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ann N. Fazzini, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 303 676-3803 Related RIN: Duplicate of 0720-AA77 RIN: 0720-AA89 _______________________________________________________________________ 760. [bull] TRICARE RESERVE SELECT FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE SELECTED RESERVE, TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, EARLY ELIGIBILITY FOR TRICARE FOR CERTAIN RESERVE COMPONENT MEMBERS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 26, 2005. Abstract: This rule establishes requirements and procedures for implementation of TRICARE Reserve Select, the program authorized by section 701 of the Ronald Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 for premium-based medical coverage for certain members of the Selected Reserve and their family members. It also revises requirements and procedures for the Transitional Assistance Management Program, in accordance with section 706 of the NDAA-05, and implements earlier TRICARE eligibility for certain Reserve component members as authorized by section 703 of the NDAA-05. [[Page 26791]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 03/16/05 70 FR 12798 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 05/16/05 70 FR 12799 Interim Final Rule Effective 04/15/05 Final Action 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jody Donehoo, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 703 681-0039 RIN: 0720-AA90 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Defense (DOD) Completed Actions Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs (DODOASHA) _______________________________________________________________________ 761. TRICARE; ELIMINATION OF NONAVAILABILITY STATEMENT AND REFERRAL AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS AND ELIMINATION OF SPECIALIZED TREATMENT SERVICES PROGRAM Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC chapter 55 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule implements section 735 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (NDAA-02) (Pub. L. 107-107). It also implements section 728 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (NDAA-01) (Pub. L. 106-398). Section 735 of NDAA- 02 eliminates the requirement for TRICARE Standard beneficiaries who live within a 40-mile radius of a military medical treatment facility (MTF) to obtain a nonavailability statement (NAS) or preauthorization from an MTF before receiving inpatient care (other than mental health services) or maternity care from a civilian provider in order that TRICARE will cost-share for such services. Further, this section eliminates the NAS requirement for specialized treatment services (STSs) for TRICARE Standard beneficiaries who live outside the 200-mile radius of a designated STS facility. This rule portrays the Department's decision to eliminate the STS program entirely. Finally, section 728 of NDAA-01 requires that prior authorization before referral to a specialty care provider that is part of the contractor network be eliminated under any new TRICARE contract. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 07/31/03 68 FR 44878 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 09/29/03 68 FR 44879 Interim Final Rule Effective 12/28/03 Final Action Effective 12/28/03 Final Action 04/13/05 70 FR 19263 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Tariq Shahid, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 303 676-3801 RIN: 0720-AA79 [FR Doc. 05-6963 Filed 05-13-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-S