[December 10, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 236)] [Unified Agenda] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [frwais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID: f:ua071021.wais] [Page 70144-70145] Department of Defense ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Part XXI General Services Administration National Aeronautics and Space Administration ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Federal Acquisition Regulation; Semiannual Regulatory Agenda [[Page 70144]] 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 Publication 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, Director, 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: September 25, 2007. Molly A. Wilkinson, Senior Procurement Executive. DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 463 FAR Case 2006-032, Small Business Size Rerepresentation............................... 9000-AK78 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 464 FAR Case 2004-025, Government Property................................................ 9000-AK30 465 FAR Case 2005-017, Requirement To Purchase Approved Authentication Products and 9000-AK53 Services.............................................................................. 466 FAR Case 2004-032, Biobased Products Preference Program............................... 9000-AK65 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/ NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR) Long-Term Actions _______________________________________________________________________ 463. FAR CASE 2006-032, SMALL BUSINESS SIZE REREPRESENTATION Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) Abstract: This interim rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the Small Business Administration's (SBA) final rule published on November 15, 2006 (71 FR 66434), entitled ``Small Business Size Regulations; Size for Purposes of Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, Multiple Award Schedule Contracts and Other Long-Term Contracts; 8(a) Business Development/Small Disadvantaged Business; Business Status Determinations.'' The purpose of the SBA rule is to improve the accuracy of small business size status reporting over the life of certain contracts. 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 07/05/07 72 FR 36852 [[Page 70145]] Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 09/04/07 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK78 _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/ NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR) Completed Actions _______________________________________________________________________ 464. FAR CASE 2004-025, GOVERNMENT PROPERTY Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) 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. Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 05/15/07 72 FR 27364 Final Action Effective 06/14/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK30 _______________________________________________________________________ 465. FAR CASE 2005-017, REQUIREMENT TO PURCHASE APPROVED AUTHENTICATION PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) 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. Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 08/17/07 72 FR 46333 Final Action Effective 09/17/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK53 _______________________________________________________________________ 466. FAR CASE 2004-032, BIOBASED PRODUCTS PREFERENCE PROGRAM Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) 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. Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 11/07/07 72 FR 63040 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK65 [FR Doc. 07-04843 Filed 12-07-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820-EP-S