Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Semi-annual agenda
December 11, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 237)
Unified Agenda
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [frwais.access.gpo.gov]
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Page 74114-74124
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Part XLIV
Department of Defense
General Services Administration
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation;
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
Page 74114
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, 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: August 25, 2006.
Ralph DeStefano,
Director, Contract Policy Division.
DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Proposed Rule Stage
Regulation
Sequence
Title
Identifier
Number
Number
3684
FAR Case 2005-041, Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6)................................. 9000-AK57 3685
FAR Case 2006-004, FAR Part 30--CAS Administration.................................... 9000-AK58 3686
FAR Case 2005-027, FAR Part 30-CAS Administration..................................... 9000-AK60
DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Final Rule Stage
Regulation
Sequence
Title
Identifier
Number
Number
3687
FAR Case 2005-038, Emergency Acquisitions............................................. 9000-AK50 3688
FAR Case 2005-034, Reporting of Purchases From Sources Outside the United States...... 9000-AK52
DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Long-Term Actions
Regulation
Sequence
Title
Identifier
Number
Number
3689
FAR Case 2000-305, Commercially Available Off-the-Shelf Items......................... 9000-AJ55 3690
FAR Case 1999-402, FAR Part 27 Rewrite in Plain Language.............................. 9000-AJ64 3691
FAR Case 2003-027, Additional Commercial Contract Types............................... 9000-AK07 3692
FAR Case 2004-017, Small Business Credit for Alaskan Native Corporations and Indian
9000-AK18
Tribes................................................................................ 3693
FAR Case 2004-025, Government Property................................................ 9000-AK30 3694
FAR Case 2005-012, Combatting Trafficking in Persons.................................. 9000-AK31 3695
FAR Case 2004-015, Payment Under Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour Contracts.......... 9000-AK32 3696
FAR Case 2005-015, Common Identification Standard for Contractors..................... 9000-AK35 3697
FAR Case 2005-011, Contractor Personnel in a Theater of Operations or at a Diplomatic
9000-AK42 or Consular Mission................................................................... 3698
FAR Case 2005-045, Removal of Sanctions Against Certain European Union Member States.. 9000-AK43 3699
FAR Case 2006-001, Free Trade Agreements--Morocco..................................... 9000-AK45 3700
FAR Case 2005-029, Termination or Cancellation of Purchase Orders..................... 9000-AK46
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3701
FAR Case 2005-033, Implementation of Wage Determination OnLine (WDOL)................. 9000-AK47 3702
FAR Case 2006-006,Trade Agreements--El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua.............. 9000-AK49 3703
FAR Case 2006-012, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statue or
9000-AK51
Executive Orders--Commercial Items.................................................... 3704
FAR Case 2005-017, Requirement To Purchase Approved Authentication Products and
9000-AK53
Services.............................................................................. 3705
FAR Case 2006-014, Local Community Recovery Act of 2006............................... 9000-AK54 3706
FAR Case 2005-037, Implement OMB Policy on the Use of Brand Name Specifications....... 9000-AK55 3707
FAR Case 2005-025, Online Representations and Certification Application (ORCA)
9000-AK56
Archiving Capability.................................................................. 3708
FAR Case 2005-035, Changes to Lobbying Restrictions................................... 9000-AK62
DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Completed Actions
Regulation
Sequence
Title
Identifier
Number
Number
3709
FAR Case 1998-020, Hazardous Material Safety Data..................................... 9000-AJ21 3710
FAR Case 2004-007, Federal Technical Data Solution.................................... 9000-AK08 3711
FAR Case 2004-019, Earned Value Management System (EVMS).............................. 9000-AK16 3712
FAR Case 2004-035, Submission of Cost or Pricing Data on Noncommercial Modifications
9000-AK17 of Commercial Items................................................................... 3713
FAR Case 2004-014, Buy-Back of Assets................................................. 9000-AK19 3714
FAR Case 2004-012, Past Performance Evaluation of Orders.............................. 9000-AK20 3715
FAR Case 2004-030, Definition of Information Technology............................... 9000-AK21 3716
FAR Case 2005-009, Confirmation of HUBZone Certification.............................. 9000-AK22 3717
FAR Case 2004-031, Fast Payment Procedures............................................ 9000-AK24 3718
FAR Case 2004-021, OMB Circular A-76.................................................. 9000-AK25 3719
FAR Case 2004-033, Inflation Adjustment of Acquisition-Related Thresholds............. 9000-AK26 3720
FAR Case 2005-002, Expiration of the Price Evaluation Adjustment...................... 9000-AK28 3721
FAR Case 2004-018, Information Technology Security.................................... 9000-AK29 3722
FAR Case 2005-007, Central Contractor Registration--Taxpayer Identification Number
9000-AK33
(TIN) Validation...................................................................... 3723
FAR Case 2005-022, Exemption From Buy American Act for Commercial Information
9000-AK34
Technology............................................................................ 3724
FAR Case 2005-030, Trade Agreements--Thresholds....................................... 9000-AK40 3725
FAR Case 2006-003, Procedures Related to Procurement Center Representatives........... 9000-AK48
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR) Proposed Rule Stage
-
[bull] 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
12/00/06
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
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[bull] 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
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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
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
-
[bull] 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
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
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Final Rule Stage
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[bull] 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
12/00/06
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
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[bull] 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
12/00/06
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
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR) Long-Term Actions
-
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
-
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, 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
-
FAR CASE 2003-027, ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL CONTRACT TYPES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137 ; 42 USC 2473(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 10; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 16; 48 CFR 52; . .
.
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This 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, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AK07
-
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
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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
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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
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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
04/19/06
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
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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, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AK32
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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
Page 74119
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
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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
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
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FAR CASE 2005-045, REMOVAL OF SANCTIONS AGAINST CERTAIN EUROPEAN
UNION MEMBER STATES
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
04/19/06
Interim Final Rule Effective 04/19/06
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End
06/19/06
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
URL For Public Comments: www.regulations.gov
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-AK43
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FAR CASE 2006-001, 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.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Interim Final Rule
04/19/06
71 FR 20306
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
URL For Public Comments: www.regulations.gov
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-AK45
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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
Page 74120
NPRM Comment Period End
05/22/06
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-AK46
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[bull] FAR CASE 2005-033, IMPLEMENTATION OF WAGE DETERMINATION
ONLINE (WDOL)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 47 ; 48 CFR 52; 48 CFR 53; 48 CFR 4
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the Wage Determinations OnLine (WDOL) Internet website as the source for Federal contracting agencies to obtain wage determinations issued by the Department of Labor (DOL) for service contracts subject to the McNamara-O'Hare Service Contract Act (SCA) and for construction contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA). 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 36930
Interim Final Rule Effective 06/28/06
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End
08/28/06
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-AK47
-
[bull] 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
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-AK49
-
[bull] FAR CASE 2006-012, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED
TO IMPLEMENT STATUE OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS
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 update the required contract clauses that implement provisions of law or Executive orders for acquisitions of commercial items. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
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-AK51
-
[bull] 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
To Be
Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Page 74121
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
-
[bull] 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
-
[bull] FAR CASE 2005-037, IMPLEMENT OMB POLICY ON THE USE OF BRAND
NAME SPECIFICATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
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 57358
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
-
[bull] 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
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AK56
-
[bull] 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
Page 74122
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
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR) Completed Actions
-
FAR CASE 1998-020, HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 23; 48 CFR 52
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Withdrawn
05/11/06
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
Related RIN: Previously reported as 9000-AI87
RIN: 9000-AJ21
-
FAR CASE 2004-007, FEDERAL TECHNICAL DATA SOLUTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 7
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
04/19/06
71 FR 20295
Final Action Effective
05/19/06
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-AK08
-
FAR CASE 2004-019, EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EVMS)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 7; 48 CFR 34; 48 CFR 42; 48 CFR 52; . .
.
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
07/05/06
71 FR 38238
Final Action Effective
07/05/06
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-AK16
-
FAR CASE 2004-035, SUBMISSION OF COST OR PRICING DATA ON
NONCOMMERCIAL MODIFICATIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 15
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
06/28/06
71 FR 36927
Final Action Effective
07/28/06
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-AK17
-
FAR CASE 2004-014, BUY-BACK OF ASSETS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
06/28/06
71 FR 36939
Final Action Effective
07/28/06
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-AK19
-
FAR CASE 2004-012, PAST PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF ORDERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 42
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Withdrawn
05/23/06
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-AK20
-
FAR CASE 2004-030, DEFINITION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
04/19/06
71 FR 20298
Final Action Effective
04/19/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Page 74123
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AK21
-
FAR CASE 2005-009, CONFIRMATION OF HUBZONE CERTIFICATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 52
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
04/19/06
71 FR 20303
Final Action Effective
04/19/06
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-AK22
-
FAR CASE 2004-031, FAST PAYMENT PROCEDURES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 52
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
04/19/06
71 FR 20308
Correction
05/01/06
71 FR 25507
Final Action Effective
05/19/06
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-AK24
-
FAR CASE 2004-021, OMB CIRCULAR A-76
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 7; 48 CFR 14; 48 CFR 37; 48
CFR 52
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
04/19/06
71 FR 20299
Final Action Effective
05/19/06
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-AK25
-
FAR CASE 2004-033, INFLATION ADJUSTMENT OF ACQUISITION-RELATED
THRESHOLDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
09/28/06
71 FR 57363
Final Action Effective
09/28/06
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-AK26
-
FAR CASE 2005-002, EXPIRATION OF THE PRICE EVALUATION ADJUSTMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 52
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
04/19/06
71 FR 20304
Final Action Effective
04/19/06
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-AK28
-
FAR CASE 2004-018, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1; 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 7 ; 48 CFR 11; 48 CFR 39; . .
.
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
09/28/06
71 FR 57360
Interim Final Rule Effective 09/28/06
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-AK29
-
FAR CASE 2005-007, CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION--TAXPAYER
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (TIN) VALIDATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 4; 48 CFR 52
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
06/28/06
71 FR 36923
Final Action Effective
07/28/06
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-AK33
-
FAR CASE 2005-022, EXEMPTION FROM BUY AMERICAN ACT FOR COMMERCIAL
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 25
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
09/28/06
71 FR 57378
Final Action Effective
09/28/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Page 74124
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4225
Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AK34
-
FAR CASE 2005-030, TRADE AGREEMENTS--THRESHOLDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 52
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
09/28/06
71 FR 57375
Interim Final Rule Effective 09/28/06
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-AK40
-
[bull] FAR CASE 2006-003, PROCEDURES RELATED TO PROCUREMENT CENTER
REPRESENTATIVES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 10; 48 CFR 19
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to provide internal procedures to cover situations when the FAR requires interaction with a procurement center representative and one has not been assigned to the procuring activity or contract administration office. 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
Final Action
06/28/06
71 FR 36925
Final Action Effective
07/28/06
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-AK48
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