[May 16, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 93)] [Unified Agenda] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [frwais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID: f:ua050445.wais] [Page 27822-27833] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Part XLV Department of Defense General Services Administration National Aeronautics and Space Administration ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Federal Acquisition Regulation; Semiannual Regulatory Agenda [[Page 27822]] DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/ NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR) _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION 48 CFR Ch. 1 Semiannual Regulatory Agenda AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda. _______________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY: This agenda provides summary descriptions of regulations being developed by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council in compliance with Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review.'' This agenda is being published to allow interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rulemaking process. The Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division has attempted to list all regulations pending at the time of publication, except for minor and routine or repetitive actions; however, unanticipated requirements may result in the issuance of regulations that are not included in this agenda. There is no legal significance to the omission of an item from this listing. Also, the dates shown for the steps of each action are estimated and are not commitments to act on or by the dates shown. Published proposed rules may be reviewed in their entirety at the Government's rulemaking website at http://www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Laurieann Duarte, Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division, Room 4035, GS Building, Washington, DC 20405, (202) 501-4755. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DoD, GSA, and NASA, under their several statutory authorities, jointly issue and maintain the FAR through periodic issuance of changes published in the Federal Register and produced electronically as Federal Acquisition Circulars (FACs). The electronic version of the FAR, including changes, can be accessed on the FAR website at http://www.acqnet.gov/FAR. Dated: March 21, 2005. Rodney P. Lantier, Director, Contract Policy Division. DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3605 FAR Case 2004-019, Earned Value Management System (EVMS).............................. 9000-AK16 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3606 FAR Case 2003-023, Purchases From Federal Prison Industries--Requirement for Market 9000-AJ91 Research.............................................................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3607 FAR Case 1989-093, Implementation of the Anti-Lobbying Statute........................ 9000-AD76 3608 FAR Case 1998-020, Hazardous Material Safety Data..................................... 9000-AJ21 3609 FAR Case 2001-021, Training and Education Cost Principle.............................. 9000-AJ38 3610 FAR Case 2000-305, Commercially Available Off-the-Shelf Items......................... 9000-AJ55 3611 FAR Case 1999-402, FAR Part 27 Rewrite in Plain Language.............................. 9000-AJ64 3612 FAR Case 2001-031, Deferred Compensation and Post-Retirement Benefits Other Than 9000-AJ67 Pensions.............................................................................. 3613 FAR Case 2003-008, Share-in-Savings Contracting....................................... 9000-AJ74 3614 FAR Case 2002-004, Labor Standards for Contracts Involving Construction............... 9000-AJ79 3615 FAR Case 2003-002, Reimbursement of Relocation Costs on a Lump-Sum Basis.............. 9000-AJ81 3616 FAR Case 2002-005, Transportation: Standard Industry Practices........................ 9000-AJ84 3617 FAR Case 2004-005, Gains and Losses................................................... 9000-AJ93 3618 FAR Case 2004-003, Payment Withholding................................................ 9000-AJ94 3619 FAR Case 2004-004, Incentives for Use of Performance-Based Contracting for Services... 9000-AJ97 3620 FAR Case 2002-015, Government Property Rental and Special Tooling..................... 9000-AJ99 3621 FAR Case 2003-018, Performance-Based Service Acquisition.............................. 9000-AK00 3622 FAR Case 2003-029, Powers of Attorney for Bid Bonds................................... 9000-AK01 [[Page 27823]] 3623 FAR Case 2003-015, Applicability of SDB and HUBZone Price Evaluation Factor........... 9000-AK02 3624 FAR Case 2003-025, Telecommuting for Federal Contractors.............................. 9000-AK03 3625 FAR Case 2004-010, Notification of Employee Rights--Union Dues and Fees............... 9000-AK04 3626 FAR Case 2004-006, Accounting for Unallowable Costs................................... 9000-AK06 3627 FAR Case 2003-027, Additional Commercial Contract Types............................... 9000-AK07 3628 FAR Case 2004-007, Federal Technical Data Solution.................................... 9000-AK08 3629 FAR Case 2004-027, Free Trade Agreements -- Australia and Morocco..................... 9000-AK09 3630 FAR Case 2003-024, Elimination of Certain Subcontract Notification Requirements....... 9000-AK10 3631 FAR Case 2004-037, Increased Justification and Approval Threshold for DoD, NASA, and 9000-AK12 Coast Guard........................................................................... 3632 FAR Case 2002-004, Labor Standards for Contracts Involving Construction............... 9000-AK13 3633 FAR Case 2004-036, Landscaping and Pest Control Services.............................. 9000-AK14 3634 FAR Case 2004-001, Improvements in Contracting for Architect-Engineer Services........ 9000-AK15 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3635 FAR Case 1999-025, Cost Accounting Standards Administration........................... 9000-AI70 3636 FAR Case 2002-021, Subcontracts for Commercial Items and Commercial Components........ 9000-AJ75 3637 FAR Case 2001-018, Applicability of the Cost Principles and Penalties for Unallowable 9000-AJ77 Costs................................................................................. 3638 FAR Case 2002-023, Excluded Parties System Enhancement................................ 9000-AJ78 3639 FAR Case 2002-024, Electronic Representations and Certifications...................... 9000-AJ80 3640 FAR Case 2003-022, Special Emergency Procurement Authority............................ 9000-AJ88 3641 FAR Case 2003-010, Mentor-Protege Program--Delegation of Approval Authority for Mentor- 9000-AJ90 Protege Agreements.................................................................... 3642 FAR Case 2004-002, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns............. 9000-AJ92 3643 FAR Case 2003-021, Nonavailable Articles--Policy...................................... 9000-AJ95 3644 FAR Case 2004-020, Section 508 Micropurchases Exemption............................... 9000-AK05 3645 FAR Case 2004-034, Extension of Authority for Use of Simplified Acquisition Procedures 9000-AK11 for Certain Commercial Items, Test Program............................................ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/ NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR) Proposed Rule Stage _______________________________________________________________________ 3605. [bull] FAR CASE 2004-019, EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EVMS) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 7; 48 CFR 34; 48 CFR 42; 48 CFR 52; . . . Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement earned value management system (EVMS) policy. FAR coverage is essential to help standardize the use of EVMS across the Government. The rule specifically impacts contracting officers, program managers, and contractors with earned value management systems. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/08/05 70 FR 17946 NPRM Comment Period End 06/07/05 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK16 [[Page 27824]] _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/ NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR) Final Rule Stage _______________________________________________________________________ 3606. FAR CASE 2003-023, PURCHASES FROM FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES-- REQUIREMENT FOR MARKET RESEARCH Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 8; 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 42; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 637 of Division F of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2004. Section 637 provides that no fiscal year 2004 funds shall be expended for purchase of a product or service offered by Federal Prison Industries, Inc., unless the agency making the purchase determines that the offered product or service provides the best value to the buying agency. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 03/26/04 69 FR 16148 Interim Final Rule Effective 03/26/04 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 05/25/04 Interim Final Rule 04/11/05 70 FR 18954 Interim Final Rule Effective 04/11/05 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 06/10/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AJ91 _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/ NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR) Long-Term Actions _______________________________________________________________________ 3607. FAR CASE 1989-093, IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ANTI-LOBBYING STATUTE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 101-121, sec 319 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 3; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 319 of Public Law 101-121, which added a new section 1352 to title 31 U.S.C. entitled ``Limitation on Use of Appropriated Funds To Influence Certain Federal Contracting and Financial Transactions.'' Section 319 generally prohibits recipients of Federal contracts, grants, and loans from using appropriated funds for lobbying the executive or legislative branches of the Federal Government in connection with a specific contract, grant, or loan. Section 319 also requires that each person who requests or receives a Federal contract, grant, or cooperative agreement, in excess of $100,000, or a loan or Federal commitment to insure or guarantee a loan, in excess of $150,000, must disclose lobbying with other than appropriated funds. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 01/30/90 55 FR 3190 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 04/02/90 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AD76 _______________________________________________________________________ 3608. FAR CASE 1998-020, HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 23; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to revise the policies and procedures for contractor submission of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs). This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/04/02 67 FR 632 NPRM Comment Period End 03/05/02 NPRM 03/03/04 69 FR 10118 NPRM Comment Period End 05/03/04 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No [[Page 27825]] Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov Related RIN: Previously reported as 9000-AI87 RIN: 9000-AJ21 _______________________________________________________________________ 3609. FAR CASE 2001-021, TRAINING AND EDUCATION COST PRINCIPLE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to revise the ``Training and Education Costs'' cost principle. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/15/02 67 FR 34810 Correction 06/11/02 67 FR 40136 NPRM Comment Period End 07/15/02 NPRM 01/29/04 69 FR 4436 NPRM Comment Period End 03/29/04 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AJ38 _______________________________________________________________________ 3610. FAR CASE 2000-305, COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE OFF-THE-SHELF ITEMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 3; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 23; 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 27; 48 CFR 44; 48 CFR 47; 48 CFR 52; . . . Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 4203 of the Federal Acquisition Reform Act (Pub. L. 104-106) (the Act) with respect to Commercially Available Off-the-Shelf Item Acquisitions. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 01/30/03 68 FR 4874 ANPRM Comment Period End 03/31/03 NPRM 01/15/04 69 FR 2448 NPRM Comment Period End 03/15/04 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AJ55 _______________________________________________________________________ 3611. FAR CASE 1999-402, FAR PART 27 REWRITE IN PLAIN LANGUAGE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 27; 48 CFR 52; . . . Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to clarify, streamline, and update guidance and clauses on patents, data, and copyrights to provide a more logical presentation of this complex material. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/28/03 68 FR 31790 NPRM Comment Period End 07/28/03 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AJ64 _______________________________________________________________________ 3612. FAR CASE 2001-031, DEFERRED COMPENSATION AND POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS OTHER THAN PENSIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) by revising the paragraphs of the ``compensation for personal services'' cost principle relating to deferred compensation and post-retirement benefits other than pensions. This is not a significant regulatory action and, therefore, was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/03/03 68 FR 33326 NPRM Comment Period End 08/04/03 Final Action To Be Determined [[Page 27826]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AJ67 _______________________________________________________________________ 3613. FAR CASE 2003-008, SHARE-IN-SAVINGS CONTRACTING Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c); PL 107- 347, sec 210 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 16; 48 CFR 39 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, September 16, 2003. Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 210 of the E-Government Act of 2002, Public Law 107- 347. Section 210 authorizes Governmentwide use of share-in-saving (SIS) contracts for information technology (IT). This regulatory action is subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 10/01/03 68 FR 56613 Correction 10/15/03 68 FR 59447 ANPRM Comment Period End 10/31/03 68 FR 56613 NPRM 07/02/04 69 FR 40514 NPRM Comment Period End 08/31/04 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AJ74 _______________________________________________________________________ 3614. FAR CASE 2002-004, LABOR STANDARDS FOR CONTRACTS INVOLVING CONSTRUCTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 49 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 52; 48 CFR 53 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the revised definitions of ``Construction'' and ``site of the work'' in the Department of Labor (DOL) regulations. In addition, the Councils are proposing to clarify several definitions relating to labor standards for contracts involving construction and make requirements for flow down of labor clauses more precise. This rule was not subject to review under Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/23/03 68 FR 74404 NPRM Comment Period End 02/23/04 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AJ79 _______________________________________________________________________ 3615. FAR CASE 2003-002, REIMBURSEMENT OF RELOCATION COSTS ON A LUMP-SUM BASIS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to expand the use of reimbursement on a lump-sum basis to certain types of employee relocation costs. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/11/03 68 FR 69264 NPRM Comment Period End 02/09/04 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AJ81 _______________________________________________________________________ 3616. FAR CASE 2002-005, TRANSPORTATION: STANDARD INDUSTRY PRACTICES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 42; 48 CFR 47; 48 CFR 52; 48 CFR 53 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement changes to the Interstate Transportation Act, which abolished tariff-filing requirements for motor carriers of freight and the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC). Also, the rule implements changes to the Federal Management Regulation that require use of commercial bills of lading for domestic shipments. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/27/04 69 FR 4004 NPRM Comment Period End 03/29/04 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No [[Page 27827]] Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AJ84 _______________________________________________________________________ 3617. FAR CASE 2004-005, GAINS AND LOSSES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation to revise cost principle at FAR 31.205-16, Gains and Losses, on disposition or impairment of depreciable property or other capital assets. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/21/04 69 FR 29380 NPRM Comment Period End 07/20/04 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AJ93 _______________________________________________________________________ 3618. FAR CASE 2004-003, PAYMENT WITHHOLDING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 14; 48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation by removing the requirement that a contracting officer withhold 5 percent of the payments due under a time-and-materials or labor-hour contract, unless otherwise prescribed in the contract schedule. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/25/04 69 FR 29838 NPRM Comment Period End 07/26/04 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AJ94 _______________________________________________________________________ 3619. FAR CASE 2004-004, INCENTIVES FOR USE OF PERFORMANCE-BASED CONTRACTING FOR SERVICES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 4; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 37; 48 CFR 52; . . . Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement sections 1431 and 1433 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (Pub. L. 108-136). This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 06/18/04 69 FR 34226 Interim Final Rule Effective 06/18/04 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 08/17/04 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AJ97 _______________________________________________________________________ 3620. FAR CASE 2002-015, GOVERNMENT PROPERTY RENTAL AND SPECIAL TOOLING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 45; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to incorporate Class Deviation 98-00010, Use and Charges, which has been applicable to the Department of Defense since 1998. This deviation is appropriate for application across the Federal Government. The change clarifies the basis for determining the rental charges for the use of Government property and is intended to promote the dual use of such property. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. The Paperwork Reduction Act (Pub. L. 104-13) does apply. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/15/04 69 FR 42544 NPRM Comment Period End 09/13/04 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA [[Page 27828]] (FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AJ99 _______________________________________________________________________ 3621. FAR CASE 2003-018, PERFORMANCE-BASED SERVICE ACQUISITION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 7; 48 CFR 11; 48 CFR 16; 48 CFR 37; 48 CFR 39; 48 CFR 12; . . . Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to change the terms performance-based contracting (PBC) and performance- based service contracting (PBSC) to performance-based acquisition (PBA) or performance-based service acquisition (PBSA) in areas of the FAR where appropriate. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/21/04 69 FR 43712 NPRM Comment Period End 09/20/04 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK00 _______________________________________________________________________ 3622. FAR CASE 2003-029, POWERS OF ATTORNEY FOR BID BONDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 28 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to establish that a copy of an original power of attorney, including a photocopy or facsimile copy, when submitted in support of a bid bond, is sufficient evidence of the authority to bind the surety. The authenticity and enforceability of the power of attorney at the time of the bid opening will be treated as a matter of responsibility. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/23/04 69 FR 51936 NPRM Comment Period End 10/22/04 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK01 _______________________________________________________________________ 3623. FAR CASE 2003-015, APPLICABILITY OF SDB AND HUBZONE PRICE EVALUATION FACTOR Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) at the request of the Small Business Administration, in order to remove some of the exceptions to the applicability of the Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) and HUBZone price evaluation factor. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/02/04 69 FR 53780 NPRM Comment Period End 11/01/04 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK02 _______________________________________________________________________ 3624. FAR CASE 2003-025, TELECOMMUTING FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTORS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 7; 48 CFR 11; 48 CFR 13; 48 CFR 15 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 1428 of the Services Acquisition Reform Act of 2003, title XIV of Public Law 108-136, Authorization of Telecommuting for Federal Contractors. This regulatory action was not subject to review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 10/05/04 69 FR 59701 Interim Final Rule Effective 10/05/04 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 12/06/04 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 [[Page 27829]] Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK03 _______________________________________________________________________ 3625. FAR CASE 2004-010, NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS--UNION DUES AND FEES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order 13201, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees. This regulatory action was not subject to review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13) is deemed to apply because the rule contains information collection requirements already covered by DOL rulemaking at 69 FR 16376. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 12/20/04 69 FR 76352 Interim Final Rule Effective 12/20/04 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 02/18/05 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK04 _______________________________________________________________________ 3626. FAR CASE 2004-006, ACCOUNTING FOR UNALLOWABLE COSTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) by revising FAR 31.201-6, Accounting for Unallowable Costs. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/28/04 69 FR 58014 NPRM Comment Period End 11/29/04 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK06 _______________________________________________________________________ 3627. FAR CASE 2003-027, ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL CONTRACT TYPES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137 ; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 10; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 16; 48 CFR 52; . . . Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This advance notice of proposed rulemaking is being issued to solicit comments that can be used to assist in the implementation of section 1432 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (Pub. L. 108-136) in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 09/20/04 69 FR 56316 ANPRM Comment Period End 11/19/04 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK07 _______________________________________________________________________ 3628. FAR CASE 2004-007, FEDERAL TECHNICAL DATA SOLUTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 7 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to provide for the access and distribution of solicitation requirements or other documents (e.g., technical specifications, maps, building designs, schedules, etc.) when controls are necessary according to agency procedures through the Federal Technical Data Solution (FedTeds) website in lieu of the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE). This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/01/04 69 FR 63436 NPRM Comment Period End 01/03/05 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK08 [[Page 27830]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3629. [bull] FAR CASE 2004-027, FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS -- AUSTRALIA AND MOROCCO Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 6; 48 CFR 9; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 14; 48 CFR 17; 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 52; . . . Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement new Free Trade Agreements with Australia and Morocco as approved by Congress (Pub. L. 108-286 and 108-302). These Free Trade Agreements are scheduled to go into effect January 1, 2005. This was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 12/28/04 69 FR 77870 Interim Final Rule Effective 01/01/05 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 02/28/05 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13) does apply. Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK09 _______________________________________________________________________ 3630. [bull] FAR CASE 2003-024, ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN SUBCONTRACT NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 44 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (the Councils) have agreed to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation language regarding advance notification requirements. This change is required to implement section 842 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004, Public Law 108-136, which resulted in revisions to 10 U.S.C. 2306(e). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 03/09/05 70 FR 11761 Interim Final Rule Effective 03/09/05 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 05/09/05 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK10 _______________________________________________________________________ 3631. [bull] FAR CASE 2004-037, INCREASED JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL THRESHOLD FOR DOD, NASA, AND COAST GUARD Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 6 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to increase the justification and approval thresholds for DoD, NASA, and the U.S. Coast Guard. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 03/09/05 70 FR 11739 Interim Final Rule Effective 03/09/05 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 05/09/05 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK12 _______________________________________________________________________ 3632. [bull] FAR CASE 2002-004, LABOR STANDARDS FOR CONTRACTS INVOLVING CONSTRUCTION Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 52; 48 CFR 53 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the revised definitions of ``construction'' and ``site of the work'' in the Department of Labor (DOL) regulations and definitions relating to labor standards for contracts involving construction and made requirements for flow down of labor clauses more precise. This regulatory action was subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/23/03 68 FR 74404 NPRM Comment Period End 02/23/04 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 [[Page 27831]] Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK13 _______________________________________________________________________ 3633. [bull] FAR CASE 2004-036, LANDSCAPING AND PEST CONTROL SERVICES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to add landscaping and pest control services to FAR subpart 19.10, the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. This revision implements section 821 of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005, Public Law 108-375, which amends section 717 of the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program Act of 1988 (15 U.S.C. 644 note). This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 03/09/05 70 FR 11740 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 05/09/05 Interim Final Rule Effective 03/09/05 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK14 _______________________________________________________________________ 3634. [bull] FAR CASE 2004-001, IMPROVEMENTS IN CONTRACTING FOR ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SERVICES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 8; 48 CFR 16; 48 CFR 36 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 1427(b) of the Services Acquisition Reform Act of 2003 (title XIV of Pub. L. 108-136). This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 03/09/05 70 FR 11737 Interim Final Rule Effective 03/09/05 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 05/09/05 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK15 _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/ NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR) Completed Actions _______________________________________________________________________ 3635. FAR CASE 1999-025, COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 30; 48 CFR 52 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 03/09/05 70 FR 11743 Final Action Effective 04/08/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AI70 _______________________________________________________________________ 3636. FAR CASE 2002-021, SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS AND COMMERCIAL COMPONENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 44; 48 CFR 52 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 03/09/05 70 FR 11762 Final Action Effective 03/09/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AJ75 _______________________________________________________________________ 3637. FAR CASE 2001-018, APPLICABILITY OF THE COST PRINCIPLES AND PENALTIES FOR UNALLOWABLE COSTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 15; 48 CFR 31; 48 CFR 42 [[Page 27832]] Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 12/20/04 69 FR 76356 Final Action Effective 01/19/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AJ77 _______________________________________________________________________ 3638. FAR CASE 2002-023, EXCLUDED PARTIES SYSTEM ENHANCEMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 9; 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 28; 48 CFR 44; 48 CFR 52 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 12/20/04 69 FR 76347 Final Action Effective 01/19/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AJ78 _______________________________________________________________________ 3639. FAR CASE 2002-024, ELECTRONIC REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 14; 48 CFR 15; 48 CFR 52 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 12/20/04 69 FR 76341 Final Action Effective 01/01/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AJ80 _______________________________________________________________________ 3640. FAR CASE 2003-022, SPECIAL EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 10; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 13; 48 CFR 15; 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 25; . . . Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 12/20/04 69 FR 76350 Final Action Effective 01/19/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AJ88 _______________________________________________________________________ 3641. FAR CASE 2003-010, MENTOR-PROTEGE PROGRAM--DELEGATION OF APPROVAL AUTHORITY FOR MENTOR-PROTEGE AGREEMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 19 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 12/20/04 69 FR 76355 Final Action Effective 01/19/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AJ90 _______________________________________________________________________ 3642. FAR CASE 2004-002, SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 6; 48 CFR 13; 48 CFR 14; 48 CFR 15; 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 33; 48 CFR 36; 48 CFR 52 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 03/23/05 70 FR 14950 Final Action Effective 03/23/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AJ92 _______________________________________________________________________ 3643. FAR CASE 2003-021, NONAVAILABLE ARTICLES--POLICY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 25 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 03/09/05 70 FR 11742 Final Action Effective 04/08/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AJ95 _______________________________________________________________________ 3644. FAR CASE 2004-020, SECTION 508 MICROPURCHASES EXEMPTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 39 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 10/05/04 69 FR 59702 Interim Final Rule Effective 10/05/04 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 12/06/04 Final Action 04/11/05 70 FR 18958 Final Action Effective 04/11/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK05 [[Page 27833]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3645. [bull] FAR CASE 2004-034, EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR USE OF SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ITEMS, TEST PROGRAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 13 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to extend the timeframe to use the test program for commercial items. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 03/09/05 70 FR 11740 Final Action Effective 04/08/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Fax: 202 501-4067 Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK11 [FR Doc. 05-6007 Filed 05-13-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820-EP-S