[April 24, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 78)] [Unified Agenda] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [frwais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID: f:ua060444.wais] [Page 23530-23540] Department of Defense ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Part XLIV General Services Administration National Aeronautics and Space Administration ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Federal Acquisition Regulation; Semiannual Regulatory Agenda [[Page 23530]] 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: February 17, 2006. Gerald Zaffos, Director, Contract Policy Division. DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3613 FAR Case 2005-029, Termination or Cancellation of Purchase Orders..................... 9000-AK46 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3614 FAR Case 2004-007, Federal Technical Data Solution.................................... 9000-AK08 3615 FAR Case 2004-030, Definition of Information Technology............................... 9000-AK21 3616 FAR Case 2005-009, Confirmation of HUBZone Certification.............................. 9000-AK22 3617 FAR Case 2004-031, Fast Payment Procedures............................................ 9000-AK24 3618 FAR Case 2004-021, OMB Circular A-76.................................................. 9000-AK25 3619 FAR Case 2005-002, Expiration of the Price Evaluation Adjustment...................... 9000-AK28 3620 FAR Case 2005-012, Combatting Trafficking in Persons.................................. 9000-AK31 3621 FAR Case 2005-045, Removal of Sanctions Against Certain European Union Member State... 9000-AK43 3622 FAR Case 2006-01, Free Trade Agreements--Morocco...................................... 9000-AK45 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3623 FAR Case 1998-020, Hazardous Material Safety Data..................................... 9000-AJ21 3624 FAR Case 2000-305, Commercially Available Off-the-Shelf Items......................... 9000-AJ55 3625 FAR Case 1999-402, FAR Part 27 Rewrite in Plain Language.............................. 9000-AJ64 3626 FAR Case 2003-027, Additional Commercial Contract Types............................... 9000-AK07 3627 FAR Case 2004-019, Earned Value Management System (EVMS).............................. 9000-AK16 3628 FAR Case 2004-035, Submission of Cost or Pricing Data on Noncommercial Modifications 9000-AK17 of Commercial Items................................................................... 3629 FAR Case 2004-017, Small Business Credit for Alaskan Native Corporations and Indian 9000-AK18 Tribes................................................................................ 3630 FAR Case 2004-014, Buy-Back of Assets................................................. 9000-AK19 [[Page 23531]] 3631 FAR Case 2004-012, Past Performance Evaluation of Orders.............................. 9000-AK20 3632 FAR Case 2004-033, Inflation Adjustment of Acquisition-Related Thresholds............. 9000-AK26 3633 FAR Case 2004-018, Information Technology Security.................................... 9000-AK29 3634 FAR Case 2004-025, Government Property................................................ 9000-AK30 3635 FAR Case 2004-015, Payment Under Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour Contracts.......... 9000-AK32 3636 FAR Case 2005-007, Central Contractor Registration--Taxpayer Identification Number 9000-AK33 (TIN) Validation...................................................................... 3637 FAR Case 2005-022, Exemption From Buy American Act for Commercial Information 9000-AK34 Technology............................................................................ 3638 FAR Case 2005-015, Common Identification Standard for Contractors..................... 9000-AK35 3639 FAR Case 2005-030, Trade Agreements--Thresholds....................................... 9000-AK40 3640 FAR Case 2005-011, Contractor Personnel in a Theater of Operations or at a Diplomatic 9000-AK42 or Consular Mission................................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3641 FAR Case 2003-008, Share-in-Savings Contracting....................................... 9000-AJ74 3642 FAR Case 2002-005, Transportation: Standard Industry Practices........................ 9000-AJ84 3643 FAR Case 2003-023, Purchases From Federal Prison Industries--Requirement for Market 9000-AJ91 Research.............................................................................. 3644 FAR Case 2003-018, Performance-Based Service Acquisition.............................. 9000-AK00 3645 FAR Case 2004-027, Free Trade Agreements--Australia and Morocco....................... 9000-AK09 3646 FAR Case 2003-024, Elimination of Certain Subcontract Notification Requirements....... 9000-AK10 3647 FAR Case 2002-004, Labor Standards for Contracts Involving Construction............... 9000-AK13 3648 FAR Case 2005-013, Deletion of the Very Small Business Pilot Program.................. 9000-AK36 3649 FAR Case 2005-026, Removal of Sanctions Against Libya................................. 9000-AK37 3650 FAR Case 2005-006, Annual Representations and Certifications--NAICS Code/Size......... 9000-AK38 3651 FAR Case 2003-024, Elimination of Certain Subcontract Notification Requirements....... 9000-AK39 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/ NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR) Proposed Rule Stage _______________________________________________________________________ 3613. FAR CASE 2005-029, TERMINATION OR CANCELLATION OF PURCHASE ORDERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC 137; 42 USC 2473 (c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 13 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to correct the inadvertent omission of appropriate references in the FAR pertaining to termination for cause of those purchase orders that have been accepted in writing. 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 03/22/06 71 FR 14445 NPRM Comment Period End 05/22/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK46 [[Page 23532]] _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/ NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR) Final Rule Stage _______________________________________________________________________ 3614. 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 04/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK08 _______________________________________________________________________ 3615. FAR CASE 2004-030, DEFINITION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to revise the definition of ``information technology'' to reflect the changes to the definition resulting from the enactment of Public Law 108-199, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2004. 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 07/27/05 70 FR 43577 Interim Final Rule Effective 07/27/05 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 09/26/05 Final Action 04/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK21 _______________________________________________________________________ 3616. FAR CASE 2005-009, CONFIRMATION OF HUBZONE CERTIFICATION 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) to clarify that prime contractors must confirm that a small business concern representing itself as a Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) small business concern is certified, consistent with the requirements of 15 U.S.C. 632 et seq., as amended. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management 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 07/27/05 70 FR 43582 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 09/26/05 Final Action 04/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK22 _______________________________________________________________________ 3617. FAR CASE 2004-031, FAST PAYMENT PROCEDURES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) by revising fast payment procedures. 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 07/13/05 70 FR 40279 NPRM Comment Period End 09/12/05 Final Action 04/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK24 [[Page 23533]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3618. FAR CASE 2004-021, OMB CIRCULAR A-76 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; 48 CFR 14; 48 CFR 37; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to provide language that is consistent with OMB Circular A-76 (Revised), Performance of Commercial Activities, dated May 29, 2003. 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 07/26/05 70 FR 43107 NPRM Comment Period End 09/26/05 Final Action 04/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK25 _______________________________________________________________________ 3619. FAR CASE 2005-002, EXPIRATION OF THE PRICE EVALUATION ADJUSTMENT 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) to cancel for civilian agencies (except National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Coast Guard) the Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) price evaluation adjustment, which was originally authorized under the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (Pub. L. 103- 355, sec. 7102). Civilian agencies (except NASA and Coast Guard) are not authorized to apply the price evaluation adjustment to their acquisitions. 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 09/30/05 70 FR 57462 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 11/29/05 Final Action 04/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK28 _______________________________________________________________________ 3620. FAR CASE 2005-012, COMBATTING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 3(b) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2003. 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 ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 04/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK31 _______________________________________________________________________ 3621. FAR CASE 2005-045, REMOVAL OF SANCTIONS AGAINST CERTAIN EUROPEAN UNION MEMBER STATE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to remove the sanctions against certain European Union (EU) countries. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 04/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For Public Comments: www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK43 _______________________________________________________________________ 3622. FAR CASE 2006-01, FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS-- MOROCCO Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 25 ; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the new Free Trade Agreement with Morocco as approved by Congress (Pub. L. 108-302). This Free Trade Agreement went into effect January 1, 2006. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. [[Page 23534]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 04/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For Public Comments: www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK45 _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/ NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR) Long-Term Actions _______________________________________________________________________ 3623. 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 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 Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov Related RIN: Previously reported as 9000-AI87 RIN: 9000-AJ21 _______________________________________________________________________ 3624. 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 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AJ55 _______________________________________________________________________ 3625. 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 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AJ64 _______________________________________________________________________ 3626. 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) [[Page 23535]] CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 10; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 16; 48 CFR 52; . . . Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 1432 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004. 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 NPRM 09/26/05 70 FR 56318 NPRM Comment Period End 11/25/05 NPRM 11/29/05 70 FR 71448 NPRM Comment Period End 12/09/05 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.regulations.gov URL For Public Comments: www.acqnet.gov/far/proposedrules/proposed.htm Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK07 _______________________________________________________________________ 3627. 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 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK16 _______________________________________________________________________ 3628. FAR CASE 2004-035, SUBMISSION OF COST OR PRICING DATA ON NONCOMMERCIAL MODIFICATIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 15 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 818 of Public Law 108-375, the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. This regulatory action was not subject to 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 06/08/05 70 FR 33659 Interim Final Rule Effective 06/08/05 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 08/08/05 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK17 _______________________________________________________________________ 3629. FAR CASE 2004-017, SMALL BUSINESS CREDIT FOR ALASKAN NATIVE CORPORATIONS AND INDIAN TRIBES 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; 48 CFR 53 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 702 of Public Law 107-117, as amended by section 3003 of Public Law 107-206 (43 U.S.C. 1626). The law permits subcontracts awarded to certain Alaskan Native Corporations (ANCs) to be counted towards a contractor's goals for subcontracting with small business (SB) and small disadvantaged business (SDB) concerns. The law also permits Indian tribes to be counted towards a contractor's goal for subcontracting with SB. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management 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 06/03/05 70 FR 32553 NPRM Comment Period End 08/02/05 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK18 [[Page 23536]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3630. FAR CASE 2004-014, BUY-BACK OF ASSETS 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 revise the contract cost principle regarding depreciation. The rule adds language that addresses the allowability of depreciation costs of re-acquired assets involved in a sales and leaseback arrangement. 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 ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/13/05 70 FR 34080 NPRM Comment Period End 08/12/05 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK19 _______________________________________________________________________ 3631. FAR CASE 2004-012, PAST PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF ORDERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 42 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to require past performance evaluation of certain orders and to ensure that subcontracting management is addressed during evaluation of a contractor's past performance. 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 06/21/05 70 FR 35601 NPRM Comment Period End 08/22/05 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK20 _______________________________________________________________________ 3632. FAR CASE 2004-033, INFLATION ADJUSTMENT OF ACQUISITION-RELATED THRESHOLDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1 to 2; 48 CFR 4 to 9; 48 CFR 12 to 13; 48 CFR 15 to 17; 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 28; 48 CFR 30; 48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 36; 48 CFR 42; 48 CFR 48; 48 CFR 49 to 50; 48 CFR 52 to 53 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to adjust acquisition-related thresholds for inflation. Section 807 of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 (Pub. L. 108-375) requires that the FAR Council periodically adjust all statutory acquisition-related dollar thresholds in the FAR for inflation, except the statute does not permit escalation of acquisition-related dollar thresholds established by the Davis-Bacon Act, the Service Contract Act, or trade agreements. This rule also proposes to amend other acquisition-related thresholds that are based on policy rather than statute. 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 12/12/05 70 FR 73415 NPRM Comment Period End 02/10/06 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK26 _______________________________________________________________________ 3633. FAR CASE 2004-018, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1; 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 7 ; 48 CFR 11; 48 CFR 39; . . . Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the Information Technology (IT) Security provisions of the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA) (title III of Pub. L. 107-347) and the E-Government Act of 2002 (E-Gov Act). 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 09/30/05 70 FR 57450 Correction 11/14/05 70 FR 69100 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 11/29/05 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK29 [[Page 23537]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3634. FAR CASE 2004-025, GOVERNMENT PROPERTY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1 ; 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 17 ; 48 CFR 31 ; 48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 35; 48 CFR 42; 48 CFR 45; 48 CFR 49 ; 48 CFR 51 ; 48 CFR 52 ; 48 CFR 53 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to simplify procedures, clarify language, and eliminate obsolete requirements related to the management and disposition of Government property in the possession of contractors. Various FAR parts are amended to implement a policy that fosters efficiency, flexibility, innovation, and creativity, while continuing to protect the Government's interest in the public's property. The proposed rule specifically impacts contracting officers, property administrators, and contractors responsible for the management of Government property. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866. This is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/19/05 70 FR 54878 NPRM Comment Period End 11/18/05 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK30 _______________________________________________________________________ 3635. FAR CASE 2004-015, PAYMENT UNDER TIME-AND- MATERIALS AND LABOR-HOUR CONTRACTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 16; 48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 16.307, 16.601, 32.111, and 52.232-7 regarding payments under Time-and- Materials (T&M) and Labor-Hour (LH) Contracts. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management 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 09/26/05 70 FR 56314 NPRM Comment Period End 11/25/05 NPRM 11/29/05 70 FR 71448 NPRM Comment Period End 12/09/05 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.regulations.gov URL For Public Comments: www.acqnet.gov/far/proposedrules/proposed.htm Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK32 _______________________________________________________________________ 3636. FAR CASE 2005-007, CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION--TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (TIN) VALIDATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 4; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to include the process of validating a Central Contractor Registration (CCR) registrant's taxpayer identification number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to improve the quality of data in the Federal procurement system and CCR. 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 ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/19/05 70 FR 60782 NPRM Comment Period End 12/19/05 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.regulations.gov URL For Public Comments: www.acqnet.gov/far/proposedrules/proposed.htm Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK33 _______________________________________________________________________ 3637. FAR CASE 2005-022, EXEMPTION FROM BUY AMERICAN ACT FOR COMMERCIAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 25 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) have agreed on an interim rule to implement section 517 of Division H, title V of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005 (Pub. L. 108-447). Section 517 authorizes exemption from the Buy American Act for acquisitions of information technology that are commercial items. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 01/03/06 71 FR 223 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 03/06/06 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes [[Page 23538]] Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK34 _______________________________________________________________________ 3638. FAR CASE 2005-015, COMMON IDENTIFICATION STANDARD FOR CONTRACTORS 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 7; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to address the contractor personal identification requirements in Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12, ``Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors,'' and Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) Number 201, ``Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors.'' Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 01/03/06 71 FR 208 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 03/06/06 Interim Final Rule Effective 01/03/06 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK35 _______________________________________________________________________ 3639. FAR CASE 2005-030, TRADE AGREEMENTS--THRESHOLDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c) ; 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the increased thresholds for the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 01/05/06 71 FR 864 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 03/06/06 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK40 _______________________________________________________________________ 3640. FAR CASE 2005-011, CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL IN A THEATER OF OPERATIONS OR AT A DIPLOMATIC OR CONSULAR MISSION Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 7; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to address the issues of contractor personnel that are providing support to the mission of the United States Government in the theater of operations or at a diplomatic or consular mission outside the United States, but are not covered by the DoD clause for contractor personnel authorized to accompany the U.S. Armed Forces. This regulatory action was subject to review under section 6(b) of 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 To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK42 _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/ NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR) Completed Actions _______________________________________________________________________ 3641. FAR CASE 2003-008, SHARE-IN-SAVINGS CONTRACTING Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 16; 48 CFR 39 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 01/30/06 71 FR 4854 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte Phone: 202 501-4225 [[Page 23539]] Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AJ74 _______________________________________________________________________ 3642. FAR CASE 2002-005, TRANSPORTATION: STANDARD INDUSTRY PRACTICES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 42; 48 CFR 47; 48 CFR 52; 48 CFR 53 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 01/03/06 71 FR 200 Final Action Effective 02/02/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AJ84 _______________________________________________________________________ 3643. FAR CASE 2003-023, PURCHASES FROM FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES-- REQUIREMENT FOR MARKET RESEARCH Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 8; 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 42; 48 CFR 52 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 01/03/06 71 FR 221 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AJ91 _______________________________________________________________________ 3644. FAR CASE 2003-018, PERFORMANCE-BASED SERVICE ACQUISITION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 7; 48 CFR 11; 48 CFR 16; 48 CFR 37; 48 CFR 39; 48 CFR 12; . . . Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 01/03/06 71 FR 211 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK00 _______________________________________________________________________ 3645. FAR CASE 2004-027, FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS--AUSTRALIA AND MOROCCO Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 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; . . . Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 01/03/06 71 FR 219 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK09 _______________________________________________________________________ 3646. FAR CASE 2003-024, ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN SUBCONTRACT NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 44 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 01/03/06 71 FR 225 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK10 _______________________________________________________________________ 3647. FAR CASE 2002-004, LABOR STANDARDS FOR CONTRACTS INVOLVING CONSTRUCTION Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Duplicate of 9000-AJ79 06/08/05 RIN: 9000-AK13 _______________________________________________________________________ 3648. FAR CASE 2005-013, DELETION OF THE VERY SMALL BUSINESS PILOT PROGRAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to delete the Very Small Business Pilot Program. Under the pilot program, contracting officers were required to set-aside for very small business concerns certain acquisitions with an anticipated dollar value between $2,500 and $50,000. The Councils removed the FAR provisions because the legislative authority for the program terminated on September 30, 2003. This is not a significant regulatory action and, therefore, was not subject to review under section 6(b) of Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review,'' dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 01/03/06 71 FR 220 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK36 _______________________________________________________________________ 3649. FAR CASE 2005-026, REMOVAL OF SANCTIONS AGAINST LIBYA Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order 13357, which removed sanctions against Libya. This is not a significant regulatory action and, therefore, was not subject to review under section 6(b) of [[Page 23540]] Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review,'' dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 01/03/06 71 FR 224 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK37 _______________________________________________________________________ 3650. FAR CASE 2005-006, ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--NAICS CODE/SIZE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to modify the provision regarding Annual Representations and Certifications to include a section whereby the contracting officer can insert the appropriate North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard for the procurement. Its exclusion in the original drafting of the subject provision was an oversight. When the FAR provision is included in a solicitation, the provision regarding Small Business Program Representations, where this information is normally placed, is not included. Without this change, there is no standard way in which the NAICS code and small business size standard can be communicated to the vendor. This is not a significant regulatory action and, therefore, was not subject to review under section 6(b) of Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review,'' dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 01/03/06 71 FR 226 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK38 _______________________________________________________________________ 3651. 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; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)to modify the language regarding advance notification requirements. This 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). 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 ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 01/03/06 71 FR 225 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK39 [FR Doc. 06-2055 Filed 04-21-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820-EP-S