[April 30, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 82)] [Unified Agenda] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [frwais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID: f:ua070445.wais] [Page 23430-23440] Department of Defense ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Part XLV General Services Administration National Aeronautics and Space Administration ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Federal Acquisition Regulation; Semiannual Regulatory Agenda [[Page 23430]] 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.acquisition.gov/far. Dated: March 1, 2007. Ralph DeStefano, Director, Contract Policy Division. DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3311 FAR Case 2006-007, Contractor Code of Ethics and Business Conduct..................... 9000-AK67 3312 FAR Case 2006-015, Federal Computer Network (FACNET) Architecture..................... 9000-AK68 3313 FAR Case 2005-039, Use of Products Containing Recovered Materials In Service and 9000-AK69 Construction Contracts................................................................ 3314 FAR Case 2006-016, Numbered Notes for Synopses........................................ 9000-AK70 3315 FAR Case 2006-013, List of Approved Attorneys, Abstracters, and Title Companies....... 9000-AK71 3316 FAR Case 2006-029, Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA)-- 9000-AK72 Reporting Requirement of Subcontractor Award Data..................................... 3317 FAR Case 2006-011, Representations and Certifications--Tax Delinquency................ 9000-AK73 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3318 FAR Case 2000-305, Commercially Available Off-the-Shelf Items......................... 9000-AJ55 3319 FAR Case 1999-402, FAR Part 27 Rewrite in Plain Language.............................. 9000-AJ64 3320 FAR Case 2004-017, Small Business Credit for Alaskan Native Corporations and Indian 9000-AK18 Tribes................................................................................ 3321 FAR Case 2004-025, Government Property................................................ 9000-AK30 3322 FAR Case 2005-012, Combating Trafficking in Persons................................... 9000-AK31 3323 FAR Case 2005-015, Common Identification Standard for Contractors..................... 9000-AK35 3324 FAR Case 2005-011, Contractor Personnel in a Theater of Operations or at a Diplomatic 9000-AK42 or Consular Mission................................................................... 3325 FAR Case 2006-006,Trade Agreements--El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua.............. 9000-AK49 3326 FAR Case 2005-038, Emergency Acquisitions............................................. 9000-AK50 3327 FAR Case 2005-034, Reporting of Purchases From Sources Outside the United States...... 9000-AK52 3328 FAR Case 2005-017, Requirement To Purchase Approved Authentication Products and 9000-AK53 Services.............................................................................. 3329 FAR Case 2006-014, Local Community Recovery Act of 2006............................... 9000-AK54 3330 FAR Case 2005-037, Implement OMB Policy on the Use of Brand Name Specifications....... 9000-AK55 3331 FAR Case 2005-025, Online Representations and Certification Application (ORCA) 9000-AK56 Archiving Capability.................................................................. 3332 FAR Case 2005-041, Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6)................................. 9000-AK57 3333 FAR Case 2006-004, FAR Part 30--CAS Administration.................................... 9000-AK58 3334 FAR Case 2005-018, Contract Debts..................................................... 9000-AK59 [[Page 23431]] 3335 FAR Case 2005-027, FAR Part 30--CAS Administration.................................... 9000-AK60 3336 FAR Case 2006-017, Free Trade Agreements--Bahrain and Guatemala....................... 9000-AK61 3337 FAR Case 2005-035, Changes to Lobbying Restrictions................................... 9000-AK62 3338 FAR Case 2006-008, Implementation of Section 104 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005..... 9000-AK63 3339 FAR Case 2005-016, Performance-Based Payments......................................... 9000-AK64 3340 FAR Case 2004-032, Biobased Products Preference Program............................... 9000-AK65 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3341 FAR Case 2003-027, Additional Commercial Contract Types............................... 9000-AK07 3342 FAR Case 2004-015, Payment Under Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour Contracts.......... 9000-AK32 3343 FAR Case 2005-045, Removal of Sanctions Against Certain European Union Member States.. 9000-AK43 3344 FAR Case 2006-001, Free Trade Agreements--Morocco..................................... 9000-AK45 3345 FAR Case 2005-029, Termination or Cancellation of Purchase Orders..................... 9000-AK46 3346 FAR Case 2005-033, Implementation of Wage Determination OnLine (WDOL)................. 9000-AK47 3347 FAR Case 2006-012, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statue or 9000-AK51 Executive Orders--Commercial Items.................................................... 3348 FAR Case 2006-019, Contracts With Religious Entities.................................. 9000-AK66 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/ NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR) Proposed Rule Stage _______________________________________________________________________ 3311. [bull] FAR CASE 2006-007, CONTRACTOR CODE OF ETHICS AND BUSINESS CONDUCT 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 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to address Contractor Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and the display of Federal agency Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Fraud Hotline Poster. This regulatory action was not subject to the 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 02/16/07 72 FR 7588 NPRM Comment Period End 04/17/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK67 _______________________________________________________________________ 3312. [bull] FAR CASE 2006-015, FEDERAL COMPUTER NETWORK (FACNET) ARCHITECTURE 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 5; 48 CFR 13 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to delete references to FACNET. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget under Executive Order 12866. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/01/07 72 FR 4675 NPRM Comment Period End 04/02/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK68 [[Page 23432]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3313. [bull] FAR CASE 2005-039, USE OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING RECOVERED MATERIALS IN SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 23; 48 CFR 42; 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) to clarify language within the FAR on the use of products containing recovered materials, pursuant to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, and Executive Order 13101 ``Greening the Government Through Waste Prevention, Recycling, and Federal Acquisition.'' This regulatory action was not subject to review under Office of Management and Budget under Executive Order 12866. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK69 _______________________________________________________________________ 3314. [bull] FAR CASE 2006-016, NUMBERED NOTES FOR SYNOPSES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 10; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 25 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) to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to update and clarify policy for synopses of proposed contract actions and to delete all references to Numbered Notes. This is not a significant regulatory action and, therefore, 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 03/12/07 72 FR 10964 NPRM Comment Period End 05/11/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK70 _______________________________________________________________________ 3315. [bull] FAR CASE 2006-013, LIST OF APPROVED ATTORNEYS, ABSTRACTERS, AND TITLE COMPANIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 28; 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) to update the procedures for the acceptance of a bond with a security interest in real property. This is not a significant regulatory action and, therefore, 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 03/16/07 72 FR 12584 NPRM Comment Period End 05/15/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK71 _______________________________________________________________________ 3316. [bull] FAR CASE 2006-029, FEDERAL FUNDING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT (FFATA)--REPORTING REQUIREMENT OF SUBCONTRACTOR AWARD DATA Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 4; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the FAR to require that contractors report specific subcontract awards to a public database. The Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (FFATA) (Pub. L. 109-282) requires the existence and operation of a searchable website that provides public access to information about Federal expenditures. The FFATA specifically requires that a pilot program be established to test the collection and accession of subcontract award data. As a result, subcontracts awarded and funded with Federal appropriated funds will be disclosed to the public in a single searchable website. 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 ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/21/07 72 FR 13234 NPRM Comment Period End 05/21/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK72 [[Page 23433]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3317. [bull] FAR CASE 2006-011, REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--TAX DELINQUENCY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 9; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to change the provision at 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Proposed Debarment, and Other Responsibility Matters, and to make changes in part 9, Contractor Qualifications, to add language regarding nonpayment of taxes. This proposed rule requires offerors to also certify whether or not they have, within a 3-year period preceding the offer, been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for violating any tax law or failing to pay any tax, or been notified of any delinquent taxes for which the liability remains unsatisfied. In addition, the offeror will be required to certify whether or not they have received a notice of a tax lien filed against them for which the liability remains unsatisfied or the lien has not been released. 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 03/30/07 72 FR 15093 NPRM Comment Period End 05/29/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK73 _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/ NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR) Long-Term Actions _______________________________________________________________________ 3318. 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, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AJ55 _______________________________________________________________________ 3319. FAR CASE 1999-402, FAR PART 27 REWRITE IN PLAIN LANGUAGE Priority: Other Significant 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, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AJ64 _______________________________________________________________________ 3320. 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 [[Page 23434]] 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, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK18 _______________________________________________________________________ 3321. 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, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK30 _______________________________________________________________________ 3322. FAR CASE 2005-012, COMBATING 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 04/19/06 71 FR 20301 Interim Final Rule Effective 04/19/06 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 06/19/06 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK31 _______________________________________________________________________ 3323. 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, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK35 _______________________________________________________________________ 3324. 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) [[Page 23435]] 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 07/18/06 71 FR 40681 NPRM Comment Period End 09/18/06 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK42 _______________________________________________________________________ 3325. FAR CASE 2006-006,TRADE AGREEMENTS--EL SALVADOR, HONDURAS, AND NICARAGUA 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 interim rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement with respect to El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua. 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 06/28/06 71 FR 36935 Interim Final Rule Effective 06/28/06 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 08/28/06 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK49 _______________________________________________________________________ 3326. FAR CASE 2005-038, EMERGENCY ACQUISITIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473 (c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 18 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to provide a single reference to acquisition flexibilities that may be used to facilitate and expedite acquisitions of supplies and services during emergency situations. 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 07/05/06 71 FR 38247 Interim Final Rule Effective 07/05/06 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 09/05/06 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK50 _______________________________________________________________________ 3327. FAR CASE 2005-034, REPORTING OF PURCHASES FROM SOURCES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES 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 section 837 of Division AS of the Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriation Act, 2006 (Pub. L. 109-115) and similar sections in subsequent appropriations actions. Section 837 requires the head of each Federal agency to submit a report to Congress relating to acquisitions of articles, materials, or supplies that are manufactured outside the United States. This rule amends the FAR to request from offerors necessary data regarding place of manufacture. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866 , dated September 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 11/22/06 71 FR 67776 Interim Final Rule Effective 11/22/06 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 01/22/07 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK52 [[Page 23436]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3328. FAR CASE 2005-017, REQUIREMENT TO PURCHASE APPROVED AUTHENTICATION PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 4 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to address the acquisition of products and services for personal identity verification that comply with requirements in Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12 ``Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors'' and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) 201 ``Personal Identity Verification of Federal Employees and Contractors.'' This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866. This rule is not as major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/23/06 71 FR 49405 NPRM Comment Period End 10/23/06 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK53 _______________________________________________________________________ 3329. FAR CASE 2006-014, LOCAL COMMUNITY RECOVERY ACT OF 2006 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 6; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 26; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the Local Community Recovery Act of 2006. The Local Community Recovery Act of 2006 amended the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize set-asides for major disaster or emergency assistance acquisitions to businesses that reside or primarily do business in the geographic area affected by the disaster or emergency. 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 08/04/06 71 FR 44546 Interim Final Rule Effective 08/04/06 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 10/03/06 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK54 _______________________________________________________________________ 3330. FAR CASE 2005-037, IMPLEMENT OMB POLICY ON THE USE OF BRAND NAME SPECIFICATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 6; 48 CFR 8; 48 CFR 11; 48 CFR 13 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to require agencies to publish on the Governmentwide point of entry (GPE) or e-Buy the documentation required by the FAR to support the use of brand name specifications. 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 09/28/06 71 FR 57357 Interim Final Rule Effective 09/28/06 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 11/27/06 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK55 _______________________________________________________________________ 3331. FAR CASE 2005-025, ONLINE REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATION APPLICATION (ORCA) ARCHIVING CAPABILITY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 4; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 14; 48 CFR 15 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to address the record retention policy where the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) is used to submit an offeror's representations and certification. This rule 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 09/28/06 71 FR 57362 Interim Final Rule Effective 09/28/06 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 11/27/06 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 [[Page 23437]] Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK56 _______________________________________________________________________ 3332. FAR CASE 2005-041, INTERNET PROTOCOL VERSION 6 (IPV6) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 7; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 39 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to require Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) capable products be included in information technology procurements to the maximum extent practicable. 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 08/24/06 71 FR 50011 NPRM Comment Period End 10/23/06 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK57 _______________________________________________________________________ 3333. FAR CASE 2006-004, FAR PART 30--CAS ADMINISTRATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 30; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule proposes to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement recommendations to change the regulations at FAR part 30 related to the administration of the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). 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 10/03/06 71 FR 58338 NPRM Comment Period End 12/04/06 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK58 _______________________________________________________________________ 3334. [bull] FAR CASE 2005-018, CONTRACT DEBTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 13; 48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 36; 48 CFR 42; 48 CFR 52; Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to revise the policies and procedures for contract debts. 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 11/24/06 71 FR 62230 NPRM Comment Period End 12/26/06 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK59 _______________________________________________________________________ 3335. FAR CASE 2005-027, FAR PART 30--CAS ADMINISTRATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 30 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement recommendations to change the regulations related to the administration of the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). 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 ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/03/06 71 FR 58336 NPRM Comment Period End 12/04/06 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK60 _______________________________________________________________________ 3336. [bull] FAR CASE 2006-017, FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS--BAHRAIN AND GUATEMALA 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 the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement with respect to Guatemala and the United States-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement. 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 11/22/06 71 FR 67776 [[Page 23438]] Interim Final Rule Effective 11/22/06 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 01/22/07 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK61 _______________________________________________________________________ 3337. FAR CASE 2005-035, CHANGES TO LOBBYING RESTRICTIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 3; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to be consistent with the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 and the OMB Interim Final Guidance, and to improve clarity of the regulation through improved use of plain language and compliance with FAR drafting conventions. 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 09/14/06 71 FR 54255 NPRM Comment Period End 11/13/06 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK62 _______________________________________________________________________ 3338. [bull] FAR CASE 2006-008, IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 104 OF THE ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 23; 48 CFR 36; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to address implementation of section 104 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. 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 ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/07/06 71 FR 70937 NPRM Comment Period End 02/05/06 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK63 _______________________________________________________________________ 3339. [bull] FAR CASE 2005-016, PERFORMANCE-BASED PAYMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule proposes to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement recommendations to change the regulations related to performance-based payments (PBP). 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 ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/14/06 71 FR 75186 NPRM Comment Period End 02/12/07 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK64 _______________________________________________________________________ 3340. [bull] FAR CASE 2004-032, BIOBASED PRODUCTS PREFERENCE PROGRAM 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 12; 48 CFR 13; 48 CFR 23; 48 CFR 42; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule proposes to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), as amended by sections 205 and 943 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Entitled Federal Procurement of Biobased Products, section 9002 requires that a procurement preference be afforded biobased products within items designated by the Secretary of Agriculture. 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 ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/26/06 71 FR 77360 NPRM Comment Period End 02/26/07 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 [[Page 23439]] Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK65 _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/ NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR) Completed Actions _______________________________________________________________________ 3341. FAR CASE 2003-027, ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL CONTRACT TYPES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 10; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 16; 48 CFR 52; Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 12/12/06 71 FR 74656 Final Action Effective 02/12/07 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-AK07 _______________________________________________________________________ 3342. FAR CASE 2004-015, PAYMENT UNDER TIME-AND-MATERIALS AND LABOR-HOUR CONTRACTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 16; 48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 52 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 12/12/06 71 FR 74656 Final Action Effective 02/12/07 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-AK32 _______________________________________________________________________ 3343. FAR CASE 2005-045, REMOVAL OF SANCTIONS AGAINST CERTAIN EUROPEAN UNION MEMBER STATES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 52 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 11/22/06 71 FR 67775 Final Action Effective 11/22/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK43 _______________________________________________________________________ 3344. FAR CASE 2006-001, FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS--MOROCCO Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 25 ; 48 CFR 52 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 11/22/06 71 FR 67778 Final Action Effective 11/22/06 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-AK45 _______________________________________________________________________ 3345. FAR CASE 2005-029, TERMINATION OR CANCELLATION OF PURCHASE ORDERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 13 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 03/22/07 72 FR 13586 Final Action Effective 03/22/07 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-AK46 _______________________________________________________________________ 3346. FAR CASE 2005-033, IMPLEMENTATION OF WAGE DETERMINATION ONLINE (WDOL) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 47 ; 48 CFR 52; 48 CFR 53; 48 CFR 4 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 03/22/07 72 FR 13585 Final Action Effective 03/22/07 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-AK47 _______________________________________________________________________ 3347. FAR CASE 2006-012, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUE OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 52 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 03/22/07 72 FR 13588 Final Action Effective 03/22/07 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-AK51 [[Page 23440]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3348. [bull] FAR CASE 2006-019, CONTRACTS WITH RELIGIOUS ENTITIES 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 FAR part 22 to implement E.O. 11246, as amended, Equal Employment Opportunity, to incorporate the exemption for religious entities prescribed in E.O. 13279. 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 03/22/07 72 FR 13586 Final Action Effective 03/22/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK66 [FR Doc. 07-01239 Filed 04-27-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820-EP-S