Your World of Legal Intelligence
 United States | 1-800-335-6202

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Semi-annual agenda

As Enacted ( Federal Register) Cited authorities 86 Cited in Related
Vincent

December 11, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 237)

Unified Agenda

From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [frwais.access.gpo.gov]

DOCID: f:ua061005.wais

Page 73126-73165

Department of Defense

Part V

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

Page 73126

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 32 CFR Chs. I, V, VI, and VII 33 CFR Ch. II 36 CFR Ch. III 48 CFR Ch. 2

Improving Government Regulations; Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

SUMMARY: The Department of Defense (DoD) is publishing this semiannual agenda of regulatory documents, including those that are procurement- related, for public information and comments under Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review.'' This agenda incorporates the objective and criteria, when applicable, of the regulatory reform program under the Executive order and other regulatory guidance. It contains DoD issuances initiated by DoD components that may have economic and environmental impact on State, local, or tribal interests under the criteria of Executive Order 12866. Although most DoD issuances listed in the agenda are of negligible public impact, their nature may be of public interest and, therefore, are published to provide notice of rulemaking and an opportunity for public participation in the internal DoD rulemaking process.

For this edition of the Department of Defense's regulatory agenda, the most important significant regulatory actions are included in The Regulatory Plan, which appears in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. The regulatory plan entries are listed in the table of contents below and are denoted by a bracketed bold reference, which directs the reader to the appropriate sequence number in part II.

This agenda updates the report published on April 24, 2006, and includes regulations expected to be issued and under review over the next 12 months. The next agenda is scheduled to be published in the spring of 2007, with the next regulatory plan scheduled to be published in the fall of 2007. In addition to this agenda, DoD components also publish rulemaking notices pertaining to their specific statutory administration requirements as required.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information concerning the overall

DoD regulatory improvement program and for general semiannual agenda information, contact Mr. Robert Cushing, telephone 703-696-5282, or write to Executive Services Directorate, Washington Headquarters

Services, 1777 North Kent Street, RPN, Suite 11000, Arlington, VA 22209-2133, or e-mail: robert.cushing@whs.mil.

For questions of a legal nature concerning the agenda and its statutory requirements or obligations, write to Office of the

General Counsel, 1600 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1600, or call 703-697-2714.

For general information on Office of the Secretary regulations, other than those which are procurement-related, contact Mr. Edward Burbol, telephone 703-696-2503, or write to

Directives and Records Division, Executive Services Directorate,

Washington Headquarters Services, 1777 North Kent Street, RPN,

Suite 11100, Arlington, VA 22209-2133, or e-mail: edward.burbol@whs.mil.

For general information on Office of the Secretary agenda items, which are procurement-related, contact Ms. Michele Peterson, telephone 703-602-0311, or write to Defense Acquisition Regulations

Directorate, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062, or e-mail: michele.peterson@osd.mil.

For general information on Department of the Army regulations, contact Ms. Brenda Bowen, telephone 703-428-6422, or write to the

U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency, ATTN:

AHRC-PDD-RP, Casey Building, Room 102, 7701 Telegraph Road,

Alexandria, VA 22315-3860, or e-mail: brenda.bowen@rmda.belvoir.army.mil.

For general information on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regulations, contact Mr. Chip Smith, telephone 703-693-3644, or write to Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army

(Policy and Legislation), 108 Army Pentagon, Room 2E569,

Washington, DC 20310-0108, or e-mail: chip.smith@hqda.army.mil.

For general information on Department of the Navy regulations, contact LT Melissa Harvison, telephone 703-604-8227, or write to

Department of the Navy, Office of the Judge Advocate General,

Administrative Law Division (Code 13), Washington Navy Yard, 1322

Patterson Avenue SE., Suite 3000, Washington, DC 20374-5066, or e- mail: melissa.harvison@navy.mil.

For general information on Department of the Air Force regulations, contact Mr. Lawrence Shade, telephone 703-588-6115, or write to Department of the Air Force, SAF/XCISI, 1500 Wilson

Boulevard, Suite 220, Arlington, VA 22209-2133, or e-mail: lawrence.shade@pentagon.af.mil.

For specific agenda items, contact the appropriate individual indicated in each DoD component report.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This edition of the Unified Agenda of

Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions is composed of the regulatory status reports, including procurement-related regulatory status reports, from the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and the Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Included also is the regulatory status report from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, whose civil works functions fall under the reporting requirements of

Executive Order 12866 and involve water resource projects and regulation of activities in waters of the United States.

DoD issuances range from DoD directives (reflecting departmental policy) to implementing instructions and regulations

(largely internal and used to implement directives). The OSD agenda section contains the primary directives under which DoD components promulgate their implementing regulations.

To ease identification and to differentiate among the variety of issuances reported, they are identified by their DoD internal numbering system, which denotes component level of authority and type of issuance, in addition to the required CFR number.

In addition, this agenda, although published under the reporting requirements of Executive Order 12866, continues to be the DoD single-source reporting vehicle, which identifies issuances that are currently applicable under the various regulatory reform programs in progress. Therefore, DoD components will identify those rules which come under the criteria of the: a. Regulatory Flexibility Act; b. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; c. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995.

Page 73127

Those DoD issuances, which are directly applicable under these statutes, will be identified in the agenda and their action status indicated. Generally, the regulatory status reports in this agenda will contain five sections: (1) Prerule stage; (2) proposed rule stage; (3) final rule stage; (4) completed actions; and (5) long- term actions. Where certain regulatory actions indicate that small entities are affected, the effect on these entities may not necessarily have significant economic impact on a substantial number of these entities as defined in the Regulatory Flexibility

Act (5 U.S.C. 601(6)).

Although not a regulatory agency, DoD will continue to participate in regulatory initiatives designed to reduce economic costs and unnecessary environmental burdens upon the public.

Comments and recommendations are invited on the rules reported and should be addressed to the DoD component representatives identified in the regulatory status reports. Although sensitive to the needs of the public, as well as regulatory reform, DoD reserves the right to exercise the exemptions and flexibility permitted in its rulemaking process in order to proceed with its overall defense- oriented mission. The publishing of this agenda does not waive the applicability of the military affairs exemption in section 553 of title 5 U.S.C. and section 3 of Executive Order 12866.

Dated: September 5, 2006.

Ralph E. Newton,

Acting Deputy Director, Administration and Management.

Office of the Secretary--Proposed Rule Stage

Regulation

Sequence

Title

Identifier

Number

Number

763

Armed Services Exchange Regulations (ASER) (DoD Instruction 1330.21).................. 0790-AH77 764

Voluntary State Tax Withholding From Retired Pay...................................... 0790-AH78 765

Emergency Security Control of Air Traffic (ESCAT) Plan................................ 0790-AH81 766

Guidance on Obtaining Information From Financial Institutions (DoD Instruction

0790-AH85 5400.15).............................................................................. 767

Transition Assistance for Military Personnel (DoD Directive 1332.35).................. 0790-AH89 768

Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension............................................... 0790-AH97 769

DoD Policy on Organizations That Seek To Represent or Organize Members of the Armed

0790-AH99

Forces in Negotiation or Collective Bargaining........................................ 770

DLA Procedures for Eligible Purchasers of Munitions List/Commerce Control List Items.. 0790-AI02 771

DLA Procedures for Eligible Purchasers of Munitions List/Commerce Control List Items.. 0790-AI04

Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage

Regulation

Sequence

Title

Identifier

Number

Number

772

Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of

0790-AG76

Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations........................ 773

Provision of Early Intervention and Special Education Services to Eligible DoD

0790-AH70

Dependents............................................................................ 774

DoD Contractors' Safety Manual (DoD 4145.26-M)........................................ 0790-AH76 775

Department of Defense National Security Personnel System (NSPS)....................... 0790-AH82 776

Sale or Rental of Sexually Explicit Material on DoD Property (DoD Instruction 4105.70) 0790-AH86 777

Naturalization of Aliens Serving in the Armed Forces of the United States and of Alien 0790-AH88

Spouses and/or Alien Adopted Children of Military and Civilian Personnel Ordered

Overseas.............................................................................. 778

Management and Mobilization of Regular and Reserve Retired Military Members (DoDI

0790-AH92 1352.1)............................................................................... 779

User Charges.......................................................................... 0790-AH93 780

Financial Assistance to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs)(DoD Instruction 1342.18).... 0790-AH95 781

Department of Defense Privacy Program................................................. 0790-AH98 782

Privacy Act; Defense Logistics Agency Implementation.................................. 0790-AI00 783

Privacy Act; Inspector General Implementation......................................... 0790-AI01 784

DTRA Privacy Act; Implementation...................................................... 0790-AI03

Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions

Regulation

Sequence

Title

Identifier

Number

Number

785

Restoration Advisory Boards (RABs).................................................... 0790-AG31 786

Settling Personnel and General Claims and Processing Advance Decision Requests........ 0790-AG47 787

Waiver of Debts Resulting From Erroneous Payments of Pay and Allowances (DoD Directive 0790-AG90 1340.21).............................................................................. 788

Waiver Procedures for Debts Resulting From Erroneous Payments of Pay and Allowances

0790-AG91

(DoD Instruction 1340.23).............................................................

Page 73128

789

DoD Privacy Program (DoD Directive 5400.11)........................................... 0790-AH83 790

Obtaining Information From Financial Institutions..................................... 0790-AH84 791

Personal Commercial Solicitation on DoD Installations (DoD Directive 1344.7) and

0790-AH87

Personal Commercial Solicitation on DoD Installations Implementing Procedures (DoD

Instruction 1344.aa)..................................................................

Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Proposed Rule Stage

Regulation

Sequence

Title

Identifier

Number

Number

792

Patents, Data, and Copyrights (DFARS Case 2003-D049).................................. 0750-AF26 793

Contracting Methods and Contract Type (DFARS Case 2006-D018).......................... 0750-AF45 794

Multiyear Contracting (DFARS Case 2006-D016).......................................... 0750-AF50 795

Award Fee Contracts (DFARS Case 2006-D021)............................................ 0750-AF51 796

Information Assurance Contractor Training and Certification (DFARS Case 2006-D023).... 0750-AF52 797

Receiving Reports for Shipments (DFARS Case 2006-D024)................................ 0750-AF53 798

DoD Representations and Certifications in ORCA (DFARS Case 2006-D032)................. 0750-AF55

Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Final Rule Stage

Regulation

Sequence

Title

Identifier

Number

Number

799

Patent Rights--Ownership by the Contractor (Large Business) (DFARS Case 2001-D015).... 0750-AD72 800

Protests, Disputes, and Appeals (DFARS Case 2003-D010)................................ 0750-AE01 801

Contract Pricing and Cost Accounting Standards (DFARS Case 2003-D014)................. 0750-AE71 802

Material Inspection and Receiving Report (DFARS Case 2003-D085)....................... 0750-AE73 803

Transportation (DFARS Case 2003-D028)................................................. 0750-AE89 804

Small Business Programs (DFARS Case 2003-D047)........................................ 0750-AE93 805

Combating Trafficking in Persons (DFARS Case 2004-D017)............................... 0750-AF11 806

Notification Requirements for Critical Safety Items (DFARS Case 2004-D008)............ 0750-AF12 807

Export-Controlled Information and Technology (DFARS Case 2004-D010)................... 0750-AF13 808

Levy on Payments to Contractors (DFARS Case 2004-D033)................................ 0750-AF14 809

Inflation Adjustment of Acquisition-Related Thresholds (DFARS Case 2004-D022)......... 0750-AF16 810

Restriction on Carbon, Alloy, and Armor Steel Plate (DFARS Case 2005-D002)............ 0750-AF17 811

Earned Value Management Systems (DFARS Case 2005-D006)................................ 0750-AF19 812

Definitions of Component and Domestic Manufacture (DFARS Case 2005-D010).............. 0750-AF22 813

Reports of Government Property (DFARS Case 2005-D015)................................. 0750-AF24 814

Contractor Personnel Authorized To Accompany U.S. Armed Forces (DFARS Case 2005-D013). 0750-AF25 815

Electronic Submission and Processing of Payment Requests (DFARS Case 2005-D009)....... 0750-AF28 816

Contracting Officers' Representatives (DFARS Case 2005-D022).......................... 0750-AF30 817

Radio Frequency Identification (DFARS Case 2006-D002)................................. 0750-AF31 818

Berry Amendment Exceptions--Acquisition of Perishable Food and Fish, Shellfish, or

0750-AF32

Seafood (DFARS Case 2006-D005)........................................................ 819

Berry Amendment Notification Requirement (DFARS Case 2006-D006)....................... 0750-AF33 820

Prohibition on Acquisition From Communist Chinese Military Companies (DFARS Case 2006- 0750-AF34

D007)................................................................................. 821

Limitation on Tiered Evaluation of Offers (DFARS Case 2006-D009)...................... 0750-AF36 822

Security-Guard Services Contracts (DFARS Case 2006-D011).............................. 0750-AF37 823

Acquisition of Major Weapon Systems as Commercial Items (DFARS Case 2006-D012)........ 0750-AF38 824

Lease of Vessels, Aircraft, and Combat Vehicles (DFARS Case 2006-D013)................ 0750-AF39 825

Congressional Notification of Award of Architect-Engineer Services / Military Family

0750-AF41

Housing Contracts (DFARS Case 2006-D015).............................................. 826

Aviation Into-Plane Reimbursement (AIR) Card (DFARS Case 2006-D017)................... 0750-AF42 827

Free Trade Agreement--El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua (DFARS Case 2006-D019)..... 0750-AF43 828

Labor Reimbursement on DoD Non-Commercial Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour Contracts

0750-AF44

(DFARS Case 2006-D030)................................................................ 829

Free Trade Agreements--Guatemala and Bahrain (DFARS Case 2006-D028)................... 0750-AF49

Page 73129

830

Berry Amendment--Clothing Materials and Components (DFARS Case 2006-D031)............. 0750-AF54 831

Emergency Procurement Authority (DFARS Case 2006-D036)................................ 0750-AF56

Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Long-Term Actions

Regulation

Sequence

Title

Identifier

Number

Number

832

Codification and Modification of Berry Amendment (DFARS Case 2002-D002)............... 0750-AD76 833

Evaluation Factor for Employing or Subcontracting With Members of the Armed Forces

0750-AF40

Reserve (DFARS Case 2006-D014)........................................................

Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Completed Actions

Regulation

Sequence

Title

Identifier

Number

Number

834

Incremental Funding, Fixed-Price Contracts (DFARS Case 1990-037)...................... 0750-AA07 835

Threshold for Small Business Specialist Review (DFARS Case 2003-D060)................. 0750-AE30 836

Transition of Weapons-Related Prototype Projects to Follow-On Contracts (DFARS Case

0750-AE49 2003-D106)............................................................................ 837

Basic Agreements for Telecommunications Services (DFARS Case 2003-D056)............... 0750-AE69 838

Exchange or Sale of Government-Owned Information Technology (DFARS Case 2003-D094).... 0750-AE72 839

Uniform Contract Line Item Numbering (DFARS Case 2003-D082)........................... 0750-AE76 840

Administrative Matters (DFARS Case 2003-D084)......................................... 0750-AE77 841

Business Restructuring Costs (DFARS Case 2004-D026)................................... 0750-AE79 842

Sole Source Award of 8(a) Contracts to Native Hawaiian-Owned Small Business Concerns

0750-AE81

(DFARS Case 2004-D031)................................................................ 843

Quality Assurance (DFARS Case 2003-D027).............................................. 0750-AE85 844

Construction Contracting (DFARS Case 2003-D034)....................................... 0750-AE91 845

Acquisition Planning (DFARS Case 2003-D044)........................................... 0750-AE92 846

Contract Termination (DFARS Case 2003-D046)........................................... 0750-AE94 847

Authorization for Continued Contracts (DFARS Case 2003-D052).......................... 0750-AE95 848

Contract Administration Functions (DFARS Case 2003-D051).............................. 0750-AE96 849

Contractor Insurance/Pension Reviews (DFARS Case 2003-D050)........................... 0750-AE97 850

Acquisition of Information Technology (DFARS Case 2003-D068).......................... 0750-AE98 851

Describing Agency Needs (DFARS Case 2003-D073)........................................ 0750-AE99 852

Required Sources of Supplies and Services (DFARS Case 2003-D072)...................... 0750-AF00 853

Special Contracting Methods (DFARS Case 2003-D079).................................... 0750-AF02 854

Types of Contracts (DFARS Case 2003-D078)............................................. 0750-AF03 855

Labor Laws (DFARS Case 2003-D019)..................................................... 0750-AF06 856

Prohibition of Foreign Taxation on U.S. Assistance Programs (DFARS Case 2004-D012).... 0750-AF15 857

Contract Reporting (DFARS Case 2005-D004)............................................. 0750-AF18 858

Training for Contractor Personnel Interacting With Detainees (DFARS Case 2005-D007)... 0750-AF20 859

Foreign Acquisition Procedures (DFARS Case 2005-D012)................................. 0750-AF21 860

Buy American Act Exemption for Commercial Information Technology (DFARS Case 2005-

0750-AF23

D011)................................................................................. 861

Extension of Contract Goal for Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Certain Institutions 0750-AF27 of Higher Learning (DFARS Case 2006-D010)............................................. 862

Trade Agreements Thresholds and Morocco Free Trade Agreement (DFARS Case 2005-D017)... 0750-AF29 863

Purchase of Weapons Overseas for Force Protection Purposes (DFARS Case 2006-D008)..... 0750-AF35 864

Relocation of Subpart 225.6 to 225.76 (DFARS Case 2006-D003).......................... 0750-AF46 865

Definition of Terrorist Country (DFARS Case 2006-D034)................................ 0750-AF47 866

PAN Carbon Fiber--Deletion of Obsolete Restriction (DFARS Case 2006-D033)............. 0750-AF48

Page 73130

Department of the Army--Final Rule Stage

Regulation

Sequence

Title

Identifier

Number

Number

867

Claims Against the United States...................................................... 0702-AA54 868

Claims on Behalf of the United States................................................. 0702-AA55

Department of the Army--Completed Actions

Regulation

Sequence

Title

Identifier

Number

Number

869

Law Enforcement Reporting............................................................. 0702-AA52 870

The Army Privacy Program.............................................................. 0702-AA53

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Proposed Rule Stage

Regulation

Sequence

Title

Identifier

Number

Number

871

Regulatory Program of the Army Corps of Engineers and Historic Properties............. 0710-AA51

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Final Rule Stage

Regulation

Sequence

Title

Identifier

Number

Number

872

Compensatory Mitigation for Losses of Aquatic Resources............................... 0710-AA55 873

Nationwide Permit Program Regulations................................................. 0710-AA60

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Completed Actions

Regulation

Sequence

Title

Identifier

Number

Number

874

Environmental Quality; Procedures for Implementing the National Environmental Policy

0710-AA42

Act (NEPA)............................................................................ 875

Cost-Sharing Requirements Under the Ability To Pay Provisions......................... 0710-AA44 876

Navigation Regulations--Bonneville Lock and Dam....................................... 0710-AA63

Department of the Navy--Final Rule Stage

Regulation

Sequence

Title

Identifier

Number

Number

877

General Claims Regulations--Administrative Processing and Consideration of Claims on

0703-AA78

Behalf Of and Against the U.S......................................................... 878

Personnel Claims Regulations.......................................................... 0703-AA79 879

Procedures for Processing Claims Involving Non-Appropriated Fund Activities and Their

0703-AA80

Employees............................................................................. 880

Affirmative Claims Regulations........................................................ 0703-AA81

Department of the Navy--Completed Actions

Regulation

Sequence

Title

Identifier

Number

Number

881

Availability of DON Records and Publications of DON Documents Affecting the Public.... 0703-AA77

Page 73131

Department of the Air Force--Proposed Rule Stage

Regulation

Sequence

Title

Identifier

Number

Number

882

Implementation of AMC International Air Tender Rules Publication No. 1................ 0701-AA71

Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage

Regulation

Sequence

Title

Identifier

Number

Number

883

TRICARE; Changes to DRG and Inpatient Mental Health Payment Systems................... 0720-AA91 884

TRICARE Implementation of Changes to the Pharmacy Benefits Program; Double Coverage

0720-AA94

With Medicare Part D.................................................................. 885

TRICARE--Implementation of Changes to the Pharmacy Benefits Program; Double Coverage

0720-AB01

With Medicare Part D..................................................................

Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs--Final Rule Stage

Regulation

Sequence

Title

Identifier

Number

Number

886

Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Hospital

0720-AA20

Payment for Ambulatory Care........................................................... 887

Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Exception to

0720-AA41 the CHAMPUS Dual Compensation/Conflict of Interest Provisions......................... 888

Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Double

0720-AA50

Coverage.............................................................................. 889

Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Establishment 0720-AA56 of an Appeals Process for TRICARE Claimcheck Denials.................................. 890

Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Individual

0720-AA65

Case Management Program for Persons With Extraordinary Conditions (ICMP-PEC).......... 891

Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Voluntary

0720-AA69

Disenrollment From the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP).......................... 892

TRICARE; Coordination of Benefits Between TRICARE and the Department of Veterans

0720-AA87

Affairs............................................................................... 893

TRICARE Program; Rare Diseases Definition and Partial List of Examples of Unproven

0720-AA88

Drugs, Devices, Medical Treatments, or Procedures..................................... 894

TRICARE Program; Routine Care Not Directly Related to Study, Grant, or Research

0720-AA98

Program............................................................................... 895

TRICARE; Reserve and Guard Family Member Benefits..................................... 0720-AB00 896

TRICARE; Changes Included in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year

0720-AB02 2006; TRICARE Dental Program.......................................................... 897

TRICARE Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) (Reg Plan Seq No. 25)............ 0720-AB03 898

TRICARE; Certain Survivors of Deceased Active Duty Members; and Adoption

0720-AB04

Intermediaries (Reg Plan Seq No. 26).................................................. 899

Expand Eligibility of Selected Reserve Members Under the TRICARE Program (Reg Plan Seq 0720-AB05

No. 27)............................................................................... 900

TRICARE; Certain Survivors of Deceased Active Duty Members; and Adoption

0720-AB07

Intermediaries........................................................................

References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.

Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs--Completed Actions

Regulation

Sequence

Title

Identifier

Number

Number

901

TRICARE Reserve Select for Certain Members of the Selected Reserve, Transitional

0720-AA90

Assistance Management Program, Early Eligibility for TRICARE for Certain Reserve

Component Members..................................................................... 902

TRICARE; Changes Included in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year

0720-AA93 2005; TRICARE Dental Program.......................................................... 903

CHAMPUS/TRICARE; Coverage of Phase II and Phase III Clinical Trails Sponsored by the

0720-AA96

National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute............................... 904

TRICARE Prime Remote for Active Duty Family Members and TRICARE Prime Enrollment

0720-AA97

Period................................................................................

Page 73132

905

Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); TRICARE

0720-AA99

Reserve Select for Members of the Selected Reserve....................................

Department of Defense (DOD)

Proposed Rule Stage

Office of the Secretary (OS)

  1. ARMED SERVICES EXCHANGE REGULATIONS (ASER) (DOD INSTRUCTION 1330.21)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 5 USC 301

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 50

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule prescribes procedures and assigns responsibilities for operating the Armed Services exchanges.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    12/00/06

    NPRM Comment Period End

    02/00/07

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: George McNamara, Department of Defense, Office of the

    Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 602-4601

    RIN: 0790-AH77

  2. VOLUNTARY STATE TAX WITHHOLDING FROM RETIRED PAY

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 10 USC 1045

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 78

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule provides implementing guidance for voluntary State tax withholding from the retired pay of uniformed Service members.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    12/00/06

    NPRM Comment Period End

    02/00/07

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Jacqueline Jenkins, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 697-8282

    RIN: 0790-AH78

  3. EMERGENCY SECURITY CONTROL OF AIR TRAFFIC (ESCAT) PLAN

    Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.

    Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

    Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 245

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule incorporates provisions and actions for the newly formed Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security

    Administration in addition to the Department of Transportation and the

    Federal Aviation Administration.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    12/00/06

    NPRM Comment Period End

    02/00/07

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

    Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

    Federalism: Undetermined

    Agency Contact: William Whalen, Department of Defense, Office of the

    Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 416-3016

    William Mahony, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, Defense

    Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 697-6554

    RIN: 0790-AH81

  4. GUIDANCE ON OBTAINING INFORMATION FROM FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (DOD

    INSTRUCTION 5400.15)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 276

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule provides guidance on obtaining access to financial records maintained by financial institutions.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

    Federalism: Undetermined

    Agency Contact: Vahan Moushegian, Department of Defense, Office of the

    Secretary, Washington Headquarters Services, Defense Pentagon,

    Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 607-2944

    RIN: 0790-AH85

  5. TRANSITION ASSISTANCE FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL (DOD DIRECTIVE 1332.35)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.

    Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 88

    Legal Deadline: None

    Page 73133

    Abstract: This rule updates policy and responsibilities for the

    Transition Assistance Program for active duty military personnel and their families, members of the Reserve Components serving on active duty for a period of 180 days or more, members of the National Guard on full time National Guard Duty, and their eligible family members. The

    Transition Assistance Program prepares separating Service members and their families with the skills, tools, and self-confidence necessary to ensure successful re-entry into the Nation's civilian work force.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Ronald L. Horne, Department of Defense, Office of the

    Secretary, Crystal Square 4, Room 321a, Arlington, VA 22202

    Phone: 703 602-4949

    RIN: 0790-AH89

  6. [bull] NONPROCUREMENT DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION

    Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.

    Legal Authority: 10 USC 113; 5 USC 301; PL 103-355; 108 Stat 3327; EO 12549; EO 12689

    CFR Citation: 2 CFR 1125; 32 CFR 21; 32 CFR 22; 32 CFR 25; 32 CFR 32; 32 CFR 33; 32 CFR 34; 32 CFR 37

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: The Department of Defense (DoD) is revising the DoD Grant and

    Agreement Regulations (DoDGARs) to implement Office of Management and

    Budget (OMB) guidance on nonprocurement suspension and debarment and to make needed technical corrections. To implement the OMB guidance, DoD is adopting a new part in title 2 of the CFR, the Governmentwide title recently established for OMB guidance and agencies' implementing regulations on grants and agreements. The Department also is removing the common rule on nonprocurement suspension and debarment that is in the DoDGARs in 32 CFR, chapter I, subchapter C, since the common rule is superseded by the new DoD part implementing the OMB guidance. This regulatory action is the first step toward relocating all of the

    DoDGARs to 2 CFR.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Dr. Mark Herbst, Department of Defense, 1155 Defense

    Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 588-1377

    RIN: 0790-AH97

  7. [bull] DOD POLICY ON ORGANIZATIONS THAT SEEK TO REPRESENT OR

    ORGANIZE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES IN NEGOTIATION OR COLLECTIVE

    BARGAINING

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 10 USC 301

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 143

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule reflects policies and procedures for organizations whose objective is to organize or represent members of the Armed Forces of the United States for purposes of negotiating or bargaining about terms or conditions of military service. The policies and procedures set forth herein are designed to promote the readiness of the armed forces to defend the United States. The part does not modify or diminish the existing authority of commanders to control access to, or maintain good order and discipline on, military installations; nor does it modify or diminish the obligations of commanders and supervisors under 5 U.S.C. 7101 to 7135 with respect to organizations representing

    DoD civilian employees.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    10/12/06

    71 FR 60092

    NPRM Comment Period End

    12/11/06

    Final Action

    02/00/07

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Mark Gingras, Department of Defense, Office of the

    Secretary, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 693-6708

    RIN: 0790-AH99

  8. [bull] DLA PROCEDURES FOR ELIGIBLE PURCHASERS OF MUNITIONS LIST/

    COMMERCE CONTROL LIST ITEMS

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 40 USC 101(3)

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 161

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is proposing new procedures for determining the eligibility of applicants seeking to obtain excess and surplus United States Munitions List (USML) and

    Commerce Control List (CCL) items from DLA. The purpose of these new procedures is to provide greater safeguards to protect national security interests before releasing such property into commerce.

    Applicants who do not meet the standards established herein will not be eligible to receive USML or CCL property.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Mark Vincent, Department of Defense, Office of the

    Secretary, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 767-2507

    Email: mark.d.vincent@dla.mil.

    RIN: 0790-AI02

  9. [bull] DLA PROCEDURES FOR ELIGIBLE PURCHASERS OF MUNITIONS LIST/

    COMMERCE CONTROL LIST ITEMS

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 40 USC 101(3)

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 161

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This part proposes to set forth policies and procedures to ensure disposal of excess and surplus personal property is administered in a manner

    Page 73134

    consistent with U.S. laws, regulations, and policies governing exports and related transfers of technology, goods, services, and munitions, as well as with other laws, regulations, and policies relating to the disposal of such property.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    10/25/06

    71 FR 62407

    NPRM Comment Period End

    12/26/06

    Final Action

    02/00/07

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Mark Vincent, Department of Defense, Office of the

    Secretary, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 767-2507

    Email: mark.d.vincent@dla.mil.

    RIN: 0790-AI04

    Department of Defense (DOD)

    Final Rule Stage

    Office of the Secretary (OS)

  10. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS WITH

    INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, HOSPITALS, AND OTHER NONPROFIT

    ORGANIZATIONS

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC 113

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 22; 32 CFR 32

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rulemaking is the Department of Defense portion of a multiple-agency action. The agencies are amending their rules implementing Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-110

    ``Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With

    Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit

    Organizations.'' The amendments to the rules incorporate updated language in Circular A-110 requiring Federal awarding agencies to ensure that all data produced under awards subject to the Circular are made available to the public through the procedures established under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). OMB updated the Circular language in this way in October 1999, in response to a provision in

    Public Law 105-277. With this rule amendment to 32 CFR parts 22 and 32, the Department of Defense therefore will maintain policies on access to data produced under awards subject to Circular A-110 that are consistent with the policies of other executive departments and agencies.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    03/16/00

    65 FR 14405

    Interim Final Rule Effective 04/17/00

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    05/15/00

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Mark Herbst, Department of Defense, Office of the

    Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 588-1377

    Email: mark.herbst@osd.mil

    RIN: 0790-AG76

  11. PROVISION OF EARLY INTERVENTION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES TO

    ELIGIBLE DOD DEPENDENTS

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 10 USC 301

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 57

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule implements the Individuals With Disabilities

    Education Act, as amended in 1997. The rule integrates into one policy both 32 CFR part 57 (which concerned provision of early intervention and special education to eligible DoD dependents in overseas areas) and 32 CFR part 80 (which concerned provision of early intervention and special education services in domestic Department of Defense schools).

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    06/10/04

    69 FR 32662

    Interim Final Rule Effective 06/10/04

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    08/09/04

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: R. Posante, Department of Defense, Office of the

    Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 696-4493

    RIN: 0790-AH70

  12. DOD CONTRACTORS' SAFETY MANUAL (DOD 4145.26-M)

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 5 USC 301

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 184

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule provides guidelines to contractors that are engaged in ammunition and explosives operations. This rule is necessary to minimize the potential for mishaps that should interrupt DoD operations, delay project completion dates, adversely impact DoD production base or capability, damage or destroy DoD-owned material/ equipment, cause injury to DoD personnel, or endanger the general public.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    03/29/05

    70 FR 16038

    NPRM Comment Period End

    05/31/05

    70 FR 16038

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/06

    Page 73135

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Dr. Josephine Covino, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, 2461 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22331

    Phone: 703 325-8625

    Fax: 703 325-6227

    Email: josephine.covino@ddesb.osd.mil

    RIN: 0790-AH76

  13. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE NATIONAL SECURITY PERSONNEL SYSTEM (NSPS)

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 5 USC 9902

    CFR Citation: 5 CFR 9901

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Office of Personnel

    Management (OPM) are issuing proposed regulations to establish the

    National Security Personnel System (NSPS), a human resources management system for the Department of Defense, as authorized by the National

    Defense Authorization Act (Pub. L. 108-136, November 24, 2003). NSPS governs basic pay, staffing, classification, performance management, labor relations, adverse actions, and employee appeals. NSPS aligns

    DoD's human resources management system with the Department's critical mission requirements and protects the civil service rights of its employees.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    02/14/05

    70 FR 7552

    NPRM Comment Period End

    03/16/05

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Final Action Effective

    02/00/07

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Brad Bunn, Department of Defense, Office of the

    Secretary, Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 696-7770

    Email: brad.bunn@cpms.osd.mil

    RIN: 0790-AH82

  14. SALE OR RENTAL OF SEXUALLY EXPLICIT MATERIAL ON DOD PROPERTY (DOD

    INSTRUCTION 4105.70)

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 10 USC 2489a

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 235

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule implements 10 U.S.C. 2489a, which prohibits the sale or rental of sexually explicit material on property under DoD jurisdiction. The part establishes responsibilities for monitoring compliance, establishes a review board to determine whether a material offered for sale or rental is sexually explicit as consistent with the definition in 10 U.S.C. 2489a, and delineates review board procedures and required reports.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    12/19/05

    70 FR 75091

    NPRM Comment Period End

    02/17/06

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Frank A Stich, Department of Defense, Office of the

    Secretary, 1160 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 602-4590

    RIN: 0790-AH86

  15. NATURALIZATION OF ALIENS SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED

    STATES AND OF ALIEN SPOUSES AND/OR ALIEN ADOPTED CHILDREN OF MILITARY

    AND CIVILIAN PERSONNEL ORDERED OVERSEAS

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.

    Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

    Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 94

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Militarily certifies alien dependents seeking naturalization under the provisions of sections 1430(b) and 1430(c) of title 8, United

    States Code, and furnishes policy guidance to the Secretaries of the

    Military Departments governing discharge of release from active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States of permanent residence aliens who desire to be naturalized as United States citizens.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

    Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

    Federalism: Undetermined

    Agency Contact: William Gleason, Department of Defense, Office of the

    Secretary, Crystal Square 4, Room 302, Arlington, VA 22202

    Phone: 703 602-5012

    RIN: 0790-AH88

  16. MANAGEMENT AND MOBILIZATION OF REGULAR AND RESERVE RETIRED MILITARY

    MEMBERS (DODI 1352.1)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 10 USC 688; 10 USC 973; 10 USC 12301(a)

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 64

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule prescribes uniform policy and guidance governing the peacetime management of retired Regular and Reserve military personnel preparing for their use during a mobilization. It implements sections 688, 973, 12301(a), and 12307 of chapters 61, 63, 65, 367, 571, 573, and 1223 of title 10, United States Code.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    04/18/06

    71 FR 19827

    Interim Final Rule Effective 04/18/06

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    06/19/06

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Daniel Kohner, Department of Defense, Office of the

    Secretary, 4000 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Page 73136

    Phone: 703 693-7479

    Email: dkohner@osd.pentagon.mil

    RIN: 0790-AH92

  17. USER CHARGES

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 31 USC 9701

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 204

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: The Department of Defense is revising 32 CFR part 204 to better align it with OMB Circular A-25 ``User Charges.'' This part provides guidelines to establish appropriate charges for authorized services supplied by Department of Defense organizations when such services provide special benefits to an identifiable recipient beyond those that accrue to the general public.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    01/26/06

    71 FR 4332

    NPRM Comment Period End

    03/27/06

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Tom Summers, Department of Defense, Office of the

    Secretary, 1160 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 602-0299

    RIN: 0790-AH93

  18. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES (LEAS)(DOD

    INSTRUCTION 1342.18)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 20 USC 7703

    CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule updates responsibilities and procedures to provide financial assistance to eligible local educational agencies (LEAs) to benefit dependent students of members of the Armed Forces and DoD civilian employees. It also assigns responsibilities and prescribes procedures for providing payments to eligible LEAs that provide services to military dependent children with severe disabilities.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Final Action Effective

    02/00/07

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Gary Woods, Department of Defense, Office of the

    Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 602-4949

    Email: gary.woods@osd.mil

    RIN: 0790-AH95

  19. [bull] DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PRIVACY PROGRAM

    Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.

    Legal Authority: 5 USC 552a; PL 93-579

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 310

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: The Department of Defense is updating policies and responsibilities for the Defense Privacy Program which implements the

    Privacy Act of 1974.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    07/14/06

    71 FR 40282

    NPRM Comment Period End

    09/12/06

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Vahan Moushegian, Department of Defense, Office of the

    Secretary, Washington Headquarters Services, Defense Pentagon,

    Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 607-2944

    RIN: 0790-AH98

  20. [bull] PRIVACY ACT; DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY IMPLEMENTATION

    Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.

    Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 323

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is proposing to update the

    DLA Privacy Act Program Rules, 32 CFR part 323, by replacing a(K)(2) exemption with a (k)(5) exemption.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    08/11/06

    71 FR 46180

    NPRM Comment Period End

    10/10/06

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Jody Sinkler, Department of Defense, Office of the

    Secretary, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 767-5045

    RIN: 0790-AI00

  21. [bull] PRIVACY ACT; INSPECTOR GENERAL IMPLEMENTATION

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 5 USC 552a

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 312

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is proposing to exempt a new system of records in its inventory of systems of records pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, to protect records that are presently exempt from certain requirements of the Act.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    08/07/06

    71 FR 44602

    NPRM Comment Period End

    10/06/06

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Darryl Aaron, Department of Defense, Office of the

    Secretary, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 604-9785

    RIN: 0790-AI01

    Page 73137

  22. [bull] DTRA PRIVACY ACT; IMPLEMENTATION

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 5 USC 552a

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 318

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: The Defense Threat Reduction Agency is proposing to exempt those records contained in HDTRA 021, entitled ``Freedom of Information

    Act and Privacy Act Case Files'' when an exemption has been previously claimed for the records in another Privacy Act system of records. The exemption is intended to preserve the exempt status of the record when the purposes underlying the exemption for the original records are still valid and necessary to protect the contents of the records.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    08/07/06

    71 FR 44603

    NPRM Comment Period End

    10/06/06

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Brenda M Carter, Department of Defense, Office of the

    Secretary, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 767-1771

    RIN: 0790-AI03

    Department of Defense (DOD)

    Completed Actions

    Office of the Secretary (OS)

  23. RESTORATION ADVISORY BOARDS (RABS)

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 5 USC 551 et seq; 10 USC 2705

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 202

    Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, September 15, 1996.

    Abstract: In accordance with the National Defense Authorization Acts for 1995 and 1996, the Department has prepared this rule for

    Restoration Advisory Boards (RABs). DoD has established RABs at over 200 installations and formerly used Defense sites that have environmental restoration programs for cleanup of contaminated sites.

    The purpose of the RAB is to facilitate public participation in restoration activities at operating and closing installations. The proposed rule is based on DoD's current policies for RABs, as well as

    DoD's experience in establishing and operating RABs over the past 2 years.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    08/06/96

    61 FR 40764

    NPRM Comment Period End

    11/04/96

    61 FR 40765

    NPRM Extension of Comment Period11/19/96

    61 FR 58803

    NPRM Comment Period End

    01/20/97

    Second NPRM

    01/28/05

    70 FR 4061

    Second NPRM Comment Period End 03/29/05

    Final Action

    05/12/06

    71 FR 27610

    Final Action Effective

    05/12/06

    Correction

    05/30/06

    71 FR 30719

    Correction

    07/28/06

    71 FR 42756

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Patricia Ferrebee, Department of Defense, Office of the

    Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 571-9060

    RIN: 0790-AG31

  24. SETTLING PERSONNEL AND GENERAL CLAIMS AND PROCESSING ADVANCE

    DECISION REQUESTS

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 10 USC 2575; 10 USC 2771; 10 USC 4712; 10 USC 9712; 24

    USC 420; 31 USC 3529; 31 USC 3702; 32 USC 714; 37 USC 554; . . .

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 281

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule proposes policy and assigns responsibilities for settling personnel and general claims and for processing requests for an advance decision. The Legislative Branch Appropriations Act of 1996 transferred to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget

    (OMB) the Comptroller General's authority to settle claims. The OMB

    Director subsequently delegated some of these authorities to the

    Department of Defense (DoD). Later, the General Accounting Office Act of 1996 codified many of these delegations to the Secretary of Defense and others and transferred to the OMB Director the authority of the

    Comptroller General to waive uniformed service member and employee debts arising out of the erroneous payment of pay or allowances exceeding $1,500. The OMB Director subsequently delegated the authority to waive such debts of uniformed service members and DoD employees to the Secretary of Defense. The Secretary of Defense further delegated his claims settlement and waiver authorities to the General Counsel.

    This rule implements the reassignment of the Comptroller General's former duties within the Department of Defense with little impact on the public.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    11/14/02

    67 FR 68956

    NPRM Comment Period End

    01/13/03

    Final Action

    09/29/06

    71 FR 57425

    Final Action Effective

    09/29/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Additional Information: Pending analysis of public comments and issuance of final regulations, DOHA intends to use the procedures and practices applicable to claims and waiver applications before the effective dates of the transfers of authority, June 30, 1996, and

    December 18, 1996, respectively, which are published in title 4, Code of Federal Regulations, chapter 1, subchapters C and G. See also 61 FR 50285, September 25, 1996; and 62 FR 5387, February 5, 1997.

    Agency Contact: Christine Kopocis, Department of Defense, Office of the

    Page 73138

    Secretary, 1160 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 696-1809

    Related RIN: Related to 0790-AG89, Related to 0790-AG90, Related to 0790-AG91

    RIN: 0790-AG47

  25. WAIVER OF DEBTS RESULTING FROM ERRONEOUS PAYMENTS OF PAY AND

    ALLOWANCES (DOD DIRECTIVE 1340.21)

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 5 USC 5584; 10 USC 2774; 32 USC 716

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 283

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule proposes policy and assigns responsibilities for considering applications for the waiver of debts resulting from erroneous payments of pay and allowances (including travel and transportation allowances) to or on behalf of members of the Uniformed

    Services and civilian DoD employees. The Legislative Branch

    Appropriations Act of 1996 transferred to the Director of the Office of

    Management and Budget (OMB) the Comptroller General's authority to settle claims. The OMB Director subsequently delegated some of these authorities to the Department of Defense (DoD). Later, the General

    Accounting Office Act of 1996 codified many of these delegations to the

    Secretary of Defense and others and transferred to the OMB Director the authority of the Comptroller General to waive uniformed service member and employee debts arising out of the erroneous payment of pay or allowances exceeding $1,500. The OMB Director subsequently delegated the authority to waive such debts of uniformed service members and DoD employees to the Secretary of Defense. The Secretary of Defense further delegated his claims settlement and waiver authorities to the General

    Counsel. This rule implements the reassignment of the Comptroller

    General's former duties within the Department of Defense with little impact on the public.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    11/14/02

    67 FR 68963

    NPRM Comment Period End

    01/13/03

    Final Action

    09/29/06

    71 FR 57427

    Final Action Effective

    09/29/06

    Final Action; Correction

    10/06/06

    71 FR 59009

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Michael Hipple, Department of Defense, Office of the

    Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 696-8510

    Related RIN: Related to 0790-AG47, Related to 0790-AG89, Related to 0790-AG91

    RIN: 0790-AG90

  26. WAIVER PROCEDURES FOR DEBTS RESULTING FROM ERRONEOUS PAYMENTS OF

    PAY AND ALLOWANCES (DOD INSTRUCTION 1340.23)

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 5 USC 552a; 5 USC 2104; 5 USC 2105; 5 USC 5584; 10 USC 2774; 32 USC 716; . . .

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 284

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule proposes policy and prescribes procedures for considering waiver applications. The Legislative Branch Appropriations

    Act of 1996 transferred to the Director of the Office of Management and

    Budget (OMB) the Comptroller General's authority to settle claims. The

    OMB Director subsequently delegated some of these authorities to the

    Department of Defense (DoD). Later, the General Accounting Office Act of 1996 codified many of these delegations to the Secretary of Defense and others and transferred to the OMB Director the authority of the

    Comptroller General to waive uniformed service member and employee debts arising out of the erroneous payment of pay or allowances exceeding $1,500. The OMB Director subsequently delegated the authority to waive such debts of uniformed service members and DoD employees to the Secretary of Defense. The Secretary of Defense further delegated his claims settlement and waiver authorities to the General Counsel.

    This rule implements the reassignment of the Comptroller General's former duties within the Department of Defense with little impact on the public.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    11/14/02

    67 FR 68965

    NPRM Comment Period End

    01/13/03

    Final Action

    10/10/06

    71 FR 59374

    Final Action Effective

    10/10/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Michael Hipple, Department of Defense, Office of the

    Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 696-8510

    Related RIN: Related to 0790-AG47, Related to 0790-AG89, Related to 0790-AG90

    RIN: 0790-AG91

  27. DOD PRIVACY PROGRAM (DOD DIRECTIVE 5400.11)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 5 USC 552a

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 310

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This proposed rule amends 32 CFR part 310 to show organizational changes and realignments, to reflect assigned responsibilities, to affirm program coverage, and to delete and add, as appropriate, statutory and regulatory authorities.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    09/07/05

    70 FR 53135

    NPRM Comment Period End

    11/07/05

    Final Action

    11/22/05

    70 FR 70489

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Vahan Moushegian, Department of Defense, Office of the

    Secretary, Washington Headquarters Services, Defense Pentagon,

    Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 607-2944

    RIN: 0790-AH83

    Page 73139

  28. OBTAINING INFORMATION FROM FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 12 USC 3401

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 275

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: The Department of Defense is proposing to revise its current policies concerning obtaining information from financial institutions under the Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978, as amended (12 United

    States Code chapter 35). This part prescribes practices and procedures for the Department of Defense to obtain from a financial institution the financial records of its customers.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    02/02/06

    71 FR 5631

    NPRM Comment Period End

    04/03/06

    Final Action

    05/04/06

    71 FR 26220

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Vahan Moushegian, Department of Defense, Office of the

    Secretary, Washington Headquarters Services, Defense Pentagon,

    Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 607-2944

    RIN: 0790-AH84

  29. PERSONAL COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION ON DOD INSTALLATIONS (DOD

    DIRECTIVE 1344.7) AND PERSONAL COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION ON DOD

    INSTALLATIONS IMPLEMENTING PROCEDURES (DOD INSTRUCTION 1344.AA)

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 5 USC 301

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 50

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule continues the established annual DoD registration requirements for life insurance companies operating on all DoD installations. It continues the established requirement for the sale of insurance and securities on DoD installations overseas. This rule identifies prohibited practices that may cause withdrawal of commercial solicitation privileges on DoD installations and establishes notification requirements when privileges are withdrawn. This rule establishes procedures for persons solicited on DoD installations to evaluate solicitors, and it identifies procedures for providing financial education programs to military personnel.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    04/19/05

    70 FR 20316

    NPRM Comment Period End

    06/20/05

    70 FR 20316

    Final Action

    07/10/06

    71 FR 38760

    Final Action Effective

    07/10/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: James Ellis, Department of Defense, Office of the

    Secretary, 241 South 18th Street, Crystal Square 4, Suite 302,

    Arlington, VA 22202

    Phone: 703 602-5009

    RIN: 0790-AH87

    Department of Defense (DOD)

    Proposed Rule Stage

    Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)

  30. PATENTS, DATA, AND COPYRIGHTS (DFARS CASE 2003-D049)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 10 USC 2320; 10 USC 2321

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 227; 48 CFR 252.227

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative pertaining to the acquisition of technical data, computer software, and computer software documentation.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    01/00/07

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF26

  31. [bull] CONTRACTING METHODS AND CONTRACT TYPE (DFARS CASE 2006-D018)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 235.006

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to add an exception to the requirement for a written determination before using a fixed-price type contract for a development program effort. The exception would apply to contracts for systems integration of commercial off-the-shelf information technology products under the DoD Enterprise Software

    Initiative.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    11/09/06

    71 FR 65768

    NPRM Comment Period End

    01/08/07

    Final Action

    03/00/07

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF45

    Page 73140

  32. [bull] MULTIYEAR CONTRACTING (DFARS CASE 2006-D016)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 217.1

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to simplify and clarify existing text relating to the use of multiyear contracting.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF50

  33. [bull] AWARD FEE CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2006-D021)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 207.1; 48 CFR 216.4

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to add policy on the proper use of award fee contracts. The policy will address requirements for tying award fees to desired outcomes and for documenting award fee decisions.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF51

  34. [bull] INFORMATION ASSURANCE CONTRACTOR TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

    (DFARS CASE 2006-D023)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 239.71; 48 CFR 252.239

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to address requirements for contractor personnel accessing information systems to have the proper information assurance certifications, in accordance with DoD Manual 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: Businesses

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF52

  35. [bull] RECEIVING REPORTS FOR SHIPMENTS (DFARS CASE 2006-D024)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 252.246-7000

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to clarify that copies of material inspection and receiving reports must be distributed with contract shipments, including those reports produced using the Wide

    Area WorkFlow-Receipt and Acceptance electronic system.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    11/09/06

    71 FR 65769

    NPRM Comment Period End

    01/08/07

    Final Action

    03/00/07

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF53

  36. [bull] DOD REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN ORCA (DFARS CASE 2006-D032)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 204; 48 CFR 212; 48 CFR 252

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to address completion of

    DoD representations and certifications by offerors using the Online

    Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA).

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: Businesses

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF55

    Page 73141

    Department of Defense (DOD)

    Final Rule Stage

    Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)

  37. PATENT RIGHTS--OWNERSHIP BY THE CONTRACTOR (LARGE BUSINESS) (DFARS

    CASE 2001-D015)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 227.3; 48 CFR 252.227

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to add a contract clause on patent rights to replace a FAR clause that has been proposed for deletion.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    09/30/04

    69 FR 58377

    NPRM Comment Period End

    11/01/04

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AD72

  38. PROTESTS, DISPUTES, AND APPEALS (DFARS CASE 2003-D010)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 233

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to protests, disputes, and appeals.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    06/16/06

    71 FR 34867

    NPRM Comment Period End

    08/15/06

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AE01

  39. CONTRACT PRICING AND COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (DFARS CASE 2003-

    D014)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 215.4; 48 CFR 230; 48 CFR 252.215-7002; 48 CFR 253.215-70

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to contract pricing matters and cost accounting standards administration.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    12/20/05

    70 FR 75440

    NPRM Comment Period End

    02/21/06

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    Related RIN: Merged with 0750-AE10

    RIN: 0750-AE71

  40. MATERIAL INSPECTION AND RECEIVING REPORT (DFARS CASE 2003-D085)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR ch 2, app F

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that relate to the use of material inspection and receiving reports for items delivered under DoD contracts.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    07/12/05

    70 FR 39975

    NPRM Comment Period End

    09/12/05

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AE73

  41. TRANSPORTATION (DFARS CASE 2003-D028)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 247

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to transportation requirements under DoD contracts.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    07/26/05

    70 FR 43109

    NPRM Comment Period End

    09/26/05

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AE89

  42. SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS (DFARS CASE 2003-D047)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219

    Page 73142

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to the participation of small business concerns in DoD acquisitions.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    02/23/06

    71 FR 9303

    NPRM Comment Period End

    04/24/06

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AE93

  43. COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (DFARS CASE 2004-D017)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 212.301; 48 CFR 225.74; 48 CFR 252.225

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement DoD policy prohibiting contractor employees from supporting or promoting trafficking in persons.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    06/21/05

    70 FR 35603

    NPRM Comment Period End

    08/22/05

    Interim Final Rule

    10/26/06

    71 FR 62560

    Interim Final Rule Effective 10/26/06

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    12/26/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF11

  44. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CRITICAL SAFETY ITEMS (DFARS CASE 2004-D008)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: PL 108-87, sec 8143

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 246; 48 CFR 252

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to add a contract clause requiring contractors to promptly notify the Government of any nonconformance or deficiency that could impact item safety.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    08/01/05

    70 FR 44077

    NPRM Comment Period End

    09/30/05

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF12

  45. EXPORT-CONTROLLED INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY (DFARS CASE 2004-D010)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 204; 48 CFR 235; 48 CFR 252

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to address requirements for preventing unauthorized disclosure of export-controlled information and technology under DoD contracts.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    07/12/05

    70 FR 39976

    NPRM Comment Period End

    10/12/05

    70 FR 46807

    NPRM

    08/14/06

    71 FR 46434

    NPRM Comment Period End

    10/13/06

    NPRM Comment Period Reopened 10/17/06

    71 FR 61012

    NPRM Comment Period End

    11/02/06

    Final Action

    03/00/07

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF13

  46. LEVY ON PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTORS (DFARS CASE 2004-D033)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 232; 48 CFR 252

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to address the effect of

    Internal Revenue Service levies on contract payments. The rule requires a DoD contractor to promptly notify the contracting officer if a levy may result in an inability to perform the contract.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    09/01/05

    70 FR 52031

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    10/31/05

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF14

    Page 73143

  47. INFLATION ADJUSTMENT OF ACQUISITION-RELATED THRESHOLDS (DFARS CASE 2004-D022)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: PL 108-375, sec 807

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 205; 48 CFR 207; 48 CFR 211; 48 CFR 217; 48 CFR 219; 48 CFR 223; 48 CFR 225; 48 CFR 228; 48 CFR 232; 48 CFR 237; 48 CFR 252

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 807 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Section 807 provides for an adjustment of acquisition-related dollar thresholds every 5 years.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    01/23/06

    71 FR 3446

    NPRM Comment Period End

    03/24/06

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF16

  48. RESTRICTION ON CARBON, ALLOY, AND ARMOR STEEL PLATE (DFARS CASE 2005-D002)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: PL 109-148, sec 8027

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.7011; 48 CFR 252.225-7030

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to clarify restrictions on the acquisition of foreign carbon, alloy, and armor steel plate. The restrictions implement provisions of annual DoD appropriations acts.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    12/09/05

    70 FR 73189

    NPRM Comment Period End

    02/07/06

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF17

  49. EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (DFARS CASE 2005-D006)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 242; 48 CFR 252

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to update requirements for contractor compliance with earned value management system criteria.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    01/23/06

    71 FR 3449

    NPRM Comment Period End

    03/24/06

    Final Action

    01/00/07

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: Businesses

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF19

  50. DEFINITIONS OF COMPONENT AND DOMESTIC MANUFACTURE (DFARS CASE 2005-

    D010)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225; 48 CFR 252.225

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to clarify use of the terms

    ``component'' and ``domestic manufacture'' as they relate to restrictions on the acquisition of items from foreign sources.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    04/12/06

    71 FR 18695

    NPRM Comment Period End

    06/12/06

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF22

  51. REPORTS OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (DFARS CASE 2005-D015)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 252.245-7001

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to update requirements for contractor reporting of government property in the contractor's possession. DoD contractors will be required to provide item unique identification (IUID) information electronically in the IUID Registry.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    03/21/06

    71 FR 14151

    NPRM Comment Period End

    05/22/06

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: Businesses

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF24

    Page 73144

  52. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL AUTHORIZED TO ACCOMPANY U.S. ARMED FORCES

    (DFARS CASE 2005-D013)

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 212.301; 48 CFR 225.7402; 48 CFR 252.225-7040

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement DoD policy regarding contractor personnel authorized to accompany U.S. Armed

    Forces deployed outside the United States. Addresses the status of contractor personnel as civilians accompanying the U.S. Armed Forces and the responsibilities of the combatant commander regarding the protection of contractor personnel.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    06/16/06

    71 FR 34826

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    09/18/06

    71 FR 46409

    Final Action

    02/00/07

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF25

  53. ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION AND PROCESSING OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (DFARS

    CASE 2005-D009)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 232.70; 48 CFR 252.232-7003

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to update policy addressing requirements for DoD contractors to submit payment requests in electronic form. Clarifies the situations under which DoD will grant exceptions to requirements for electronic submission of payment requests.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    03/21/06

    71 FR 14149

    NPRM Comment Period End

    05/22/06

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF28

  54. CONTRACTING OFFICERS' REPRESENTATIVES (DFARS CASE 2005-D022)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 201.602-2

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to clarify the authority of personnel designated as contracting officers' representatives. Also relocates procedures regarding designation of a contracting officer's representative, to the DFARS companion resource,

    Procedures, Guidance, and Information.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    05/12/06

    71 FR 27659

    NPRM Comment Period End

    07/11/06

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF30

  55. RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (DFARS CASE 2006-D002)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 211.275; 48 CFR 212.301; 48 CFR 252.211-7006

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to include additional commodities and ship-to locations that are subject to requirements for package marking with passive radio frequency identification tags.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    05/19/06

    71 FR 29084

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    07/18/06

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: Businesses

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF31

  56. BERRY AMENDMENT EXCEPTIONS--ACQUISITION OF PERISHABLE FOOD AND

    FISH, SHELLFISH, OR SEAFOOD (DFARS CASE 2006-D005)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: PL 109-163, sec 831; 10 USC 2533a; PL 108-287, sec 8118; 10 USC 2533a

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.7002-2

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 831 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 and section 8118 of the DoD Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Section 831 amends 10 U.S.C. 2533a(d)(3) to expand the exception from domestic source requirements, that is applicable to purchase of perishable foods by activities located outside the United States, to include acquisitions by other

    Page 73145

    activities on behalf of those activities. Section 8118 makes permanent the requirements of 10 U.S.C. 2533a(f), that DoD must acquire only domestic fish, shellfish, and seafood manufactured or processed in the

    United States, including fish, shellfish, and seafood contained in foods manufactured or processed in the United States.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    06/16/06

    71 FR 34832

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    08/15/06

    Final Action

    01/00/07

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF32

  57. BERRY AMENDMENT NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT (DFARS CASE 2006-D006)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: PL 109-163, sec 833(a); 10 USC 2533a

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.7002

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 833(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section 833(a) amends 10 U.S.C. 2533a to add a requirement for DoD to provide notice on FedBizOpps when certain exceptions to domestic source requirements are applied.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    10/04/06

    71 FR 58536

    Interim Final Rule Effective 10/04/06

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    12/04/06

    Final Action

    01/00/07

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF33

  58. PROHIBITION ON ACQUISITION FROM COMMUNIST CHINESE MILITARY

    COMPANIES (DFARS CASE 2006-D007)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: PL 109-163, sec 1211

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225; 48 CFR 252.225

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 1211 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section 1211 prohibits DoD from acquiring goods or services from Communist

    Chinese military companies.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    09/08/06

    71 FR 53045

    Interim Final Rule Effective 09/08/06

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    11/07/06

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF34

  59. LIMITATION ON TIERED EVALUATION OF OFFERS (DFARS CASE 2006-D009)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: PL 109-163, sec 816

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 210; 48 CFR 215

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 816 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section 816 requires DoD to prescribe guidance on the use of tiered evaluation of offers for contracts and for task or delivery orders under contracts.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    09/08/06

    71 FR 53042

    Interim Final Rule Effective 09/08/06

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    11/07/06

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF36

  60. SECURITY-GUARD SERVICES CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2006-D011)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: PL 109-163, sec 334

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 237.102-70

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 334 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section 334 extends through September 30, 2007, the authority for contractor performance of security-guard functions at military installations or facilities if the functions would otherwise have to be performed by members of the armed forces who are not readily available due to a deployment.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    06/16/06

    71 FR 34833

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    08/15/06

    Final Action

    01/00/07

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Page 73146

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF37

  61. ACQUISITION OF MAJOR WEAPON SYSTEMS AS COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DFARS CASE 2006-D012)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: PL 109-163, sec 803

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 207; 48 CFR 212; 48 CFR 234

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 803 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section 803 limits the use of commercial item procedures for the acquisition of major weapon systems.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    10/04/06

    71 FR 58537

    Interim Final Rule Effective 10/04/06

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    12/04/06

    Final Action

    01/00/07

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF38

  62. LEASE OF VESSELS, AIRCRAFT, AND COMBAT VEHICLES (DFARS CASE 2006-

    D013)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: PL 109-163, sec 815

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 207.470

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 815 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section 815 extends the requirements that are applicable to the lease of aircraft and naval vessels to also include combat vehicles.

    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: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF39

  63. CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION OF AWARD OF ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SERVICES

    / MILITARY FAMILY HOUSING CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2006-D015)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 1031

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 236.601

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 1031 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004. Section 1031 amends the congressional notification requirements related to the award of architect-engineer contracts for military construction or military family housing.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    10/04/06

    71 FR 58540

    Interim Final Rule Effective 10/04/06

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    12/04/06

    Final Action

    01/00/07

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF41

  64. AVIATION INTO-PLANE REIMBURSEMENT (AIR) CARD (DFARS CASE 2006-D017)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 213.306

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to authorize use of the AIR card in lieu of a Standard Form 44 for purchase of aviation fuel and oil.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    06/16/06

    71 FR 34867

    NPRM Comment Period End

    08/15/06

    Final Action

    01/00/07

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF42

  65. [bull] FREE TRADE AGREEMENT--EL SALVADOR, HONDURAS, AND NICARAGUA

    (DFARS CASE 2006-D019)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: PL 109-53

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 252.212-7001; 48 CFR 252.225-7013; 48 CFR 252.225- 7021; 48 CFR 252.225-7035; 48 CFR 252.225-7036; 48 CFR 252.225-7045

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement the Dominican

    Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement with respect to El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The Free Trade

    Agreement waives the applicability of the Buy American Act for some foreign

    Page 73147

    supplies and construction materials and specifies procurement procedures designed to ensure fairness.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    06/16/06

    71 FR 34834

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    08/15/06

    Final Action

    01/00/07

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF43

  66. [bull] LABOR REIMBURSEMENT ON DOD NON-COMMERCIAL TIME-AND-MATERIALS

    AND LABOR-HOUR CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2006-D030)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 216.6; 48 CFR 252.216

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to provide policy for reimbursing labor costs on competitively awarded DoD non-commercial time-and-materials and labor-hour contracts.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: Businesses

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF44

  67. [bull] FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS--GUATEMALA AND BAHRAIN (DFARS CASE 2006-D028)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: PL 109-53; PL 109-169

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 252.212-7001; 48 CFR 252.225-7013; 48 CFR 252.225- 7021; 48 CFR 252.225-7035; 48 CFR 252.225-7036; 48 CFR 252.225-7045

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement the Dominican

    Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement, with respect to Guatemala, and the United States-Bahrain Free Trade

    Agreement. These trade agreements waive the applicability of the Buy

    American Act for some foreign supplies and construction materials and specify procurement procedures designed to ensure fairness.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    10/04/06

    71 FR 58541

    Interim Final Rule Effective 10/04/06

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    12/04/06

    Final Action

    01/00/07

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF49

  68. [bull] BERRY AMENDMENT--CLOTHING MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS (DFARS

    CASE 2006-D031)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: PL 109-163, sec 833(b)

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.7002-1; 48 CFR 252.225-7012

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 833(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section 833(b) amends domestic source requirements relating to the acquisition of clothing materials and components.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: Businesses

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF54

  69. [bull] EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY (DFARS CASE 2006-D036)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 218

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Adds a new part to the Defense FAR Supplement to address the emergency procurement authorities that are available to DoD.

    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: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF56

    Page 73148

    Department of Defense (DOD)

    Long-Term Actions

    Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)

  70. CODIFICATION AND MODIFICATION OF BERRY AMENDMENT (DFARS CASE 2002-

    D002)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.7002; 48 CFR 252.212-7001; 48 CFR 252.225-7012

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    04/26/02

    67 FR 20697

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    06/25/02

    Final Action

    To Be

    Determined

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: Businesses

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AD76

  71. EVALUATION FACTOR FOR EMPLOYING OR SUBCONTRACTING WITH MEMBERS OF

    THE ARMED FORCES RESERVE (DFARS CASE 2006-D014)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 215; 48 CFR 252.215

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    To Be

    Determined

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: Businesses

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF40

    Department of Defense (DOD)

    Completed Actions

    Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)

  72. INCREMENTAL FUNDING, FIXED-PRICE CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 1990-037)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 232.7; 48 CFR 252.232-7007

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to permit the use of incremental funding of fixed-price contracts in certain situations.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    09/01/93

    58 FR 46091

    Final Action

    04/12/06

    71 FR 18671

    Final Action Effective

    04/12/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: Businesses

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    Related RIN: Previously reported as 0790-AE42

    RIN: 0750-AA07

  73. THRESHOLD FOR SMALL BUSINESS SPECIALIST REVIEW (DFARS CASE 2003-

    D060)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219.201

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the

    DFARS Transformation Initiative. Eliminates requirements for small business specialists to review proposed acquisitions that are under

    $100,000 and totally set aside for small business concerns. Also relocates text addressing the functions of small business specialists to the DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    04/23/04

    69 FR 21997

    NPRM Comment Period End

    06/22/04

    Final Action

    08/08/06

    71 FR 44926

    Final Action Effective

    08/08/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AE30

  74. TRANSITION OF WEAPONS-RELATED PROTOTYPE PROJECTS TO FOLLOW-ON

    CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2003-D106)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 847

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 212.212; 48 CFR 212.70

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to establish a pilot program that permits contracting officers to use FAR part 12

    (Acquisition of Commercial Items) procedures to award follow-on contracts for the production of items begun as prototype projects under other transaction agreements. The follow-on contract must be awarded to a nontraditional defense contractor; must not exceed $50,000,000; must be either firm-fixed-price or fixed-price with economic price adjustment; and must be awarded on or before September 30, 2008. This change implements section 847 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 and is intended to ease the transition of nontraditional defense contractors from prototype transactions to standard contracts.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    11/01/04

    69 FR 63329

    Page 73149

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    01/03/05

    Final Action

    04/12/06

    71 FR 18667

    Final Action Effective

    04/12/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: Businesses

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AE49

  75. BASIC AGREEMENTS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES (DFARS CASE 2003-

    D056)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 239.74

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to the use of basic agreements in the acquisition of telecommunications services.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    11/22/04

    69 FR 67883

    NPRM Comment Period End

    01/21/05

    Final Action

    05/12/06

    71 FR 27645

    Final Action Effective

    05/12/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AE69

  76. EXCHANGE OR SALE OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DFARS

    CASE 2003-D094)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 239.70

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to the exchange or sale of Government-owned information technology.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    09/16/05

    70 FR 54697

    NPRM Comment Period End

    11/15/05

    Final Action

    07/11/06

    71 FR 39009

    Final Action Effective

    07/11/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AE72

  77. UNIFORM CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBERING (DFARS CASE 2003-D082)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 204.71

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to uniform line item numbering in DoD contracts.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    04/12/05

    70 FR 19036

    NPRM Comment Period End

    06/13/05

    Final Action

    02/23/06

    71 FR 9268

    Final Action Effective

    02/26/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AE76

  78. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS (DFARS CASE 2003-D084)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 204.1; 48 CFR 204.4; 48 CFR 204.9

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that relate to administrative aspects of contract placement.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    04/12/05

    70 FR 19037

    NPRM Comment Period End

    06/13/05

    Final Action

    02/23/06

    71 FR 9267

    Final Action Effective

    02/23/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AE77

  79. BUSINESS RESTRUCTURING COSTS (DFARS CASE 2004-D026)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 10 USC 2325

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 231.205-70

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 819 of the National Defense Authorization

    Page 73150

    Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Section 819 lowers the approval level for determinations relating to payment of restructuring costs to DoD contractors.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    07/26/05

    70 FR 43074

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    09/26/05

    Final Action

    02/23/06

    71 FR 9271

    Final Action Effective

    02/23/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AE79

  80. SOLE SOURCE AWARD OF 8(A) CONTRACTS TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN-OWNED SMALL

    BUSINESS CONCERNS (DFARS CASE 2004-D031)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: PL 108-287, sec 8021

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219.805

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 8021 of the DoD Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Section 8021 permits sole source awards to Native Hawaiian small business concerns under the 8(a) Program.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    07/26/05

    70 FR 43072

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    09/26/05

    Final Action

    06/16/06

    71 FR 34831

    Final Action Effective

    06/16/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: Businesses

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AE81

  81. QUALITY ASSURANCE (DFARS CASE 2003-D027)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 246

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to contract quality assurance.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    05/24/05

    70 FR 29710

    NPRM Comment Period End

    07/25/05

    Final Action

    05/12/06

    71 FR 27646

    Final Action Effective

    05/12/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AE85

  82. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING (DFARS CASE 2003-D034)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 236.1; 48 CFR 236.2

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to construction contracts.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    06/21/05

    70 FR 35605

    NPRM Comment Period End

    08/22/05

    Final Action

    02/23/06

    71 FR 9272

    Final Action Effective

    02/23/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AE91

  83. ACQUISITION PLANNING (DFARS CASE 2003-D044)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 207

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to acquisition planning.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    09/16/05

    70 FR 54693

    NPRM Comment Period End

    11/15/05

    Final Action

    09/08/06

    71 FR 53044

    Final Action Effective

    09/08/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AE92

  84. CONTRACT TERMINATION (DFARS CASE 2003-D046)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 249

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to contract termination matters.

    Page 73151

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    07/12/05

    70 FR 39980

    NPRM Comment Period End

    09/12/05

    Final Action

    05/12/06

    71 FR 27644

    Final Action Effective

    05/12/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AE94

  85. AUTHORIZATION FOR CONTINUED CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2003-D052)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 204.7001

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement a recommendation resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative. The

    DFARS change permits DoD contracting activities to assign an additional identification number to an existing contract, by issuing a separate

    ``continued'' contract, when continued performance under the existing contract number is not practical for administrative reasons. The continued contract will incorporate all prices, terms, and conditions of the predecessor contract.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    05/05/05

    70 FR 23826

    NPRM Comment Period End

    07/05/05

    Final Action

    05/12/06

    71 FR 27640

    Final Action Effective

    05/12/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AE95

  86. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION FUNCTIONS (DFARS CASE 2003-D051)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 242.302

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative pertaining to contract administration functions.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    11/09/05

    70 FR 67955

    NPRM Comment Period End

    01/09/06

    Final Action

    08/08/06

    71 FR 44928

    Final Action Effective

    08/08/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AE96

  87. CONTRACTOR INSURANCE/PENSION REVIEWS (DFARS CASE 2003-D050)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 242.73

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to the conduct of contractor insurance/pension reviews.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    06/21/05

    70 FR 35606

    NPRM Comment Period End

    08/22/05

    Final Action

    02/23/06

    71 FR 9273

    Final Action Effective

    02/23/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AE97

  88. ACQUISITION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DFARS CASE 2003-D068)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 239

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to the acquisition of information technology.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    09/16/05

    70 FR 54698

    NPRM Comment Period End

    11/15/05

    Final Action

    07/11/06

    71 FR 39010

    Final Action Effective

    07/11/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AE98

  89. DESCRIBING AGENCY NEEDS (DFARS CASE 2003-D073)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    Page 73152

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 211

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to the use of requirements documents in DoD contracts.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    06/21/05

    70 FR 35602

    NPRM Comment Period End

    08/22/05

    Final Action

    05/12/06

    71 FR 27641

    Final Action Effective

    05/12/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AE99

  90. REQUIRED SOURCES OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES (DFARS CASE 2003-D072)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 208

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to the acquisition of supplies and services through Government sources.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    12/09/05

    70 FR 73187

    NPRM Comment Period End

    02/07/06

    Final Action

    07/11/06

    71 FR 39004

    Final Action Effective

    07/11/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF00

  91. SPECIAL CONTRACTING METHODS (DFARS CASE 2003-D079)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 217

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to the acquisition of supplies and services through special contracting methods.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    09/16/05

    70 FR 54695

    NPRM Comment Period End

    11/15/05

    Final Action

    05/12/06

    71 FR 27642

    Final Action Effective

    05/12/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF02

  92. TYPES OF CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2003-D078)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 216

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to the types of contracts that may be used in DoD acquisitions.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    09/16/05

    70 FR 54694

    NPRM Comment Period End

    11/15/05

    Final Action

    07/11/06

    71 FR 39006

    Final Action Effective

    07/11/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF03

  93. LABOR LAWS (DFARS CASE 2003-D019)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 222

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to requirements for compliance with labor laws under DoD contracts.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    07/12/05

    70 FR 39978

    NPRM Comment Period End

    09/12/05

    Final Action

    04/12/06

    71 FR 18669

    Final Action Effective

    04/12/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF06

    Page 73153

  94. PROHIBITION OF FOREIGN TAXATION ON U.S. ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (DFARS

    CASE 2004-D012)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: PL 108-7, sec 579 ; PL 108-199, sec 506

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225; 48 CFR 252

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement section 579 of Division E of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2003, as amended by section 506 of Division D of the Consolidated

    Appropriations Act, 2004. These statutes provide that commodities financed under U.S. assistance programs shall be exempt from taxation by the foreign government. This DFARS amendment includes a contract clause requiring the contractor to notify the contracting officer if a foreign government inappropriately imposes taxes.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    09/30/05

    70 FR 57191

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    11/29/05

    Final Action

    04/12/06

    71 FR 18671

    Final Action Effective

    04/12/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF15

  95. CONTRACT REPORTING (DFARS CASE 2005-D004)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 204; 48 CFR 253

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to update requirements for reporting contract actions in the Defense Contract Action Data System.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Final Action

    08/08/06

    71 FR 44926

    Final Action Effective

    08/08/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF18

  96. TRAINING FOR CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL INTERACTING WITH DETAINEES (DFARS

    CASE 2005-D007)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: PL 108-375, sec 1092

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 237.171; 48 CFR 252.237-7019

    Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, March 27, 2005, Prescription of implementing policies.

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 1092 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Section 1092 requires that DoD contractor personnel who interact with detainees receive training regarding the applicable international obligations and laws of the United States.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    09/01/05

    70 FR 52032

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    10/31/05

    Final Action

    09/08/06

    71 FR 53047

    Final Action Effective

    09/08/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF20

  97. FOREIGN ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (DFARS CASE 2005-D012)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to remove text containing internal DoD procedures relating to the acquisition of items from foreign sources. This text will be relocated to the DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    01/23/06

    71 FR 3448

    NPRM Comment Period End

    03/24/06

    Final Action

    10/26/06

    71 FR 62565

    Final Action Effective

    10/26/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF21

  98. BUY AMERICAN ACT EXEMPTION FOR COMMERCIAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

    (DFARS CASE 2005-D011)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: PL 108-447, sec 517

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.1101; 48 CFR 225.7501

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 517 of

    Division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005. Section 517 authorizes an exemption from the Buy American Act for information technology that is a commercial item.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    04/12/06

    71 FR 18694

    NPRM Comment Period End

    06/12/06

    Page 73154

    Final Action

    10/04/06

    71 FR 58539

    Final Action Effective

    10/04/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: Businesses

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF23

  99. EXTENSION OF CONTRACT GOAL FOR SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESSES AND

    CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING (DFARS CASE 2006-D010)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: PL 109-163, sec 842; 10 USC 2323

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219.000

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 842 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section 842 extends, through fiscal year 2009, DoD's 5 percent goal for award of contract and subcontract dollars to small disadvantaged businesses and historically black colleges and universities and minority institutions.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Final Action

    07/11/06

    71 FR 39008

    Final Action Effective

    07/11/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF27

  100. TRADE AGREEMENTS THRESHOLDS AND MOROCCO FREE TRADE AGREEMENT (DFARS

    CASE 2005-D017)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: PL 108-302; 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225; 48 CFR 252.225

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to incorporate increased thresholds for application of the World Trade Organization Government

    Procurement Agreement and the Free Trade Agreements, as determined by the United States Trade Representative. Also implements a new Free

    Trade Agreement with Morocco and amends the list of end products that are subject to trade agreements.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    02/23/06

    71 FR 9269

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    04/24/06

    Final Action

    11/09/06

    71 FR 65752

    Final Action Effective

    11/09/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF29

  101. PURCHASE OF WEAPONS OVERSEAS FOR FORCE PROTECTION PURPOSES (DFARS

    CASE 2006-D008)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: PL 109-163, sec 1231

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 1231 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section 1231 permits DoD to purchase weapons from any entity in a foreign country, if necessary to protect U.S. forces engaged in ongoing military operations in that country.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Withdrawn

    06/07/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF35

  102. [bull] RELOCATION OF SUBPART 225.6 TO 225.76 (DFARS CASE 2006-D003)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.6; 48 CFR 225.76

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to relocate text addressing trade sanctions, to reflect the removal of the corresponding FAR subpart.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Final Action

    07/11/06

    71 FR 39005

    Final Action Effective

    07/11/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF46

  103. [bull] DEFINITION OF TERRORIST COUNTRY (DFARS CASE 2006-D034)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 252.209-7001

    Legal Deadline: None

    Page 73155

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to remove Libya from the list of terrorist countries, consistent with the Secretary of State removal of Libya from the list of designated state sponsors of terrorism on June 30, 2006.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Final Action

    10/26/06

    71 FR 62566

    Final Action Effective

    10/26/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF47

  104. [bull] PAN CARBON FIBER--DELETION OF OBSOLETE RESTRICTION (DFARS

    CASE 2006-D033)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.7103; 48 CFR 252.225-7022

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to remove obsolete text relating to a restriction on the acquisition of polyacrylonitrile

    (PAN) carbon fiber from foreign sources. The restriction expired on May 31, 2006, as specified in the DFARS text.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Final Action

    10/26/06

    71 FR 62566

    Final Action Effective

    10/26/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

    Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AF48

    Department of Defense (DOD)

    Final Rule Stage

    Department of the Army (DOA)

  105. [bull] CLAIMS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 10 USC 2733; 10 USC 1089; 10 USC 1054; 28 USC 1291, 2401 to 2402, 2411 to 2412, 2671 to 2680; 10 USC 2737; 32 USC 715; 10

    USC 2734a, 2734b; 10 USC 2734; 10 USC 4801, 4802, 4806; 46 USC app 740; 39 USC 411; 10 USC 939; 10 USC 2736; 10 USC 2735; 10 USC 2731; . . .

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 536

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: The Department of the Army is amending its regulations to reflect a substantial revision of AR 27-20, an Army publication which governs the processing of claims worldwide. This rewrite ensures that

    AR 27-20 is keeping with current statutes, legal opinions, and

    Department of Justice guidance pertaining to claims processing. This updated rule will expedite payment of meritorious claims throughout the world.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    08/11/06

    71 FR 46260

    NPRM Comment Period End

    10/10/06

    Final Action

    01/00/07

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Brenda S. Bowen, Department of Defense, Department of the Army, U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency,

    ATTN: JDRP-RDR-C, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315-3860

    Phone: 703 428-6422

    Fax: 703 428-6514

    Email: brenda.bowen@rmda.belvoir.army.mil

    RIN: 0702-AA54

  106. [bull] CLAIMS ON BEHALF OF THE UNITED STATES

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.

    Legal Authority: 31 USC 3711 to 3720E; 42 USC 2651 to 2653; 10 USC 1095; 10 USC 4803 to 4804; 33 USC 408; . . .

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 537

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: The Department of the Army is amending its regulations to reflect a substantial revision of AR 27-20, an Army publication which governs the processing of claims worldwide. This rewrite ensures that

    AR 27-20 is keeping with current statutes, legal opinions, and

    Department of Justice guidance pertaining to claims processing. This expedited rule will expedite payment of meritorious claims throughout the world. AR 27-20 includes rules for processing affirmative claims; i.e., recovery actions on behalf of the United States.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    08/09/06

    71 FR 45475

    NPRM Comment Period End

    10/10/06

    Final Action

    01/00/07

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Brenda S. Bowen, Department of Defense, Department of the Army, U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency,

    ATTN: JDRP-RDR-C, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315-3860

    Phone: 703 428-6422

    Fax: 703 428-6514

    Email: brenda.bowen@rmda.belvoir.army.mil

    RIN: 0702-AA55

    Page 73156

    Department of Defense (DOD)

    Completed Actions

    Department of the Army (DOA)

  107. LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTING

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 28 USC 534 note; 42 USC 10601; 18 USC 922; 42 USC 14071; 10 USC 1562; 10 USC ch 47; PL 108-374; . . .

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 635

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule is being amended to implement portions of section 577(b)(5) of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005, October 28, 2004, Public Law 108-375, pertaining to reporting of sexual assaults. This revision also implements

    Department of Defense policy concerning sexual assault.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    12/09/05

    70 FR 73181

    NPRM Comment Period End

    01/09/06

    Final Action

    05/15/06

    71 FR 27961

    Final Action Effective

    06/14/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Brenda S. Bowen, Department of Defense, Department of the Army, U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency,

    ATTN: JDRP-RDR-C, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315-3860

    Phone: 703 428-6422

    Fax: 703 428-6514

    Email: brenda.bowen@rmda.belvoir.army.mil

    RIN: 0702-AA52

  108. [bull] THE ARMY PRIVACY PROGRAM

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: PL 93-579; 88 Stat 1896; 5 USC 552a

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 505

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule will update policies and responsibilities for the

    Army Privacy Program, which implements the Privacy Act of 1974 by showing organizational realignments and by revising referenced statutory and regulatory authority, such as the Health Insurance

    Portability and Accountability Act, and E-Government Act of 2002.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    04/25/06

    71 FR 24494

    NPRM Comment Period End

    06/26/06

    Final Action

    08/10/06

    71 FR 46052

    Final Action Effective

    09/11/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Brenda S. Bowen, Department of Defense, Department of the Army, U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency,

    ATTN: JDRP-RDR-C, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315-3860

    Phone: 703 428-6422

    Fax: 703 428-6514

    Email: brenda.bowen@rmda.belvoir.army.mil

    RIN: 0702-AA53

    Department of Defense (DOD)

    Proposed Rule Stage

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)

  109. REGULATORY PROGRAM OF THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS AND HISTORIC

    PROPERTIES

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 33 USC 401; 33 USC 403; 33 USC 1344; 33 USC 1413

    CFR Citation: 33 CFR 325

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: In 1990, the Corps published its final regulations regarding the protection of historic properties and compliance with the National

    Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and other historic preservation laws.

    Since those final regulations were published, the NHPA was amended in 1992, and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's implementing regulations at 36 CFR part 800 have been substantially revised. The

    Corps will revise its regulations to conform to the NHPA's revised implementing regulations.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    ANPRM

    09/27/04

    69 FR 57662

    ANPRM Comment Period End

    11/26/04

    NPRM

    10/00/07

    NPRM Comment Period End

    12/00/07

    Final Action

    01/00/08

    Final Action Effective

    03/00/08

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Margaret Gaffney-Smith, Regulatory Program Manager,

    Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Attn: CECW-CO, 441

    G Street NW, Washington, DC 20314

    Phone: 202 761-4229

    RIN: 0710-AA51

    Page 73157

    Department of Defense (DOD)

    Final Rule Stage

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)

  110. COMPENSATORY MITIGATION FOR LOSSES OF AQUATIC RESOURCES

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 33 USC 1344; PL 108-136; 33 USC 401; 33 USC 403

    CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

    Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 24, 2005.

    Public Law 108-136 requires that the final regulations be issued no later than two years after the enactment of the Act.

    Abstract: Section 314(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2004 (Pub. L. 108-136) requires the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to issue regulations establishing performance standards and criteria for on-site, off-site, and in lieu fee mitigation and mitigation banking consistent with section 404 of the Clean Water Act. The requirements and standards in the regulations will improve the quality and performance of compensatory mitigation in replacing aquatic resource functions lost as a result of activities authorized by Department of the Army permits.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    03/28/06

    71 FR 15520

    NPRM Comment Period End

    06/30/06

    71 FR 29604

    Final Action

    03/00/07

    Final Action Effective

    05/00/07

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

    Federalism: Undetermined

    Energy Effects: Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by

    Executive Order 13211.

    Agency Contact: David B. Olson, Regulatory Program Manager, Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Attn: CECW-OR, 441 G Street

    NW, Washington, DC 20314-1000

    Phone: 202 761-4922

    Email: david.b.olson@hq02.usace.army.mil

    RIN: 0710-AA55

  111. NATIONWIDE PERMIT PROGRAM REGULATIONS

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.

    Legal Authority: 33 USC 1344; 33 USC 401 et seq; 33 USC 1413

    CFR Citation: 33 CFR 330

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: The Corps proposed to revise its Nationwide Permit Program regulations at 33 CFR part 330 to address changes in regulatory procedures and policy that have occurred since those regulations were last revised in 1991. The Corps proposed to revise the regulation to increase the pre-construction notification review period to 45 days, to be consistent with the current nationwide permits. The Corps also proposed to amend the regulation to allow district engineers to issue verification letters that can have the same expiration date as the nationwide permit.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    11/30/04

    69 FR 69563

    NPRM Comment Period End

    01/31/05

    Final Action

    02/00/07

    Final Action Effective

    03/00/07

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

    Energy Effects: Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by

    Executive Order 13211.

    Agency Contact: David B. Olson, Regulatory Program Manager, Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, CECW-CO/MVD, 441 G Street NW,

    Washington, DC 20314-1000

    Phone: 202 761-4922

    Email: david.b.olson@hq02.usace.army.mil

    RIN: 0710-AA60

    Department of Defense (DOD)

    Completed Actions

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)

  112. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY; PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE NATIONAL

    ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 42 USC 4321 et seq; 40 CFR 1500.6

    CFR Citation: 33 CFR 230

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: The purpose of this regulatory revision is to update, clarify, and provide additional guidance for the preparation and processing of Corps NEPA documents in support of Civil Works-funded activities. These requirements will cover all such U.S. Army Corps of

    Engineers Civil Works activities at Federal water resource development projects and associated lands.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Withdrawn

    08/11/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: David B. Olson, Regulatory Program Manager, Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, CECW-CO/MVD, 441 G Street NW,

    Washington, DC 20314-1000

    Phone: 202 761-4922

    Email: david.b.olson@hq02.usace.army.mil

    RIN: 0710-AA42

  113. COST-SHARING REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE ABILITY TO PAY PROVISIONS

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 33 USC 2213; PL 106-541

    CFR Citation: 33 CFR 241

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: The Department of the Army is proposing to amend the procedures in 33 CFR part 241 for ability to pay determinations for flood control projects. The proposed amendment will

    Page 73158

    establish an eligibility for reductions in the non-Federal cost, using county per capita income and county per capita non-Federal project cost criterion. In addition, the new rule will apply to feasibility studies as well as projects and expand the coverage to environmental protection and restoration, navigation, storm damage protection, shoreline erosion, hurricane protection, recreation, and agricultural water supply or for separable elements of any of the applicable purposes. A final rule implementing section 103(m) of Public Law 99-662, 33 U.S.C. 2213m, was published in the Federal Register on January 26, 1995 (60 FR 5133). The proposed rule will amend these 1995 guidelines in accordance with the authority of WRDA 2000 (Pub. L. 106-541).

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Withdrawn

    08/11/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Janice Rasgus, Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, CECW-PB, 441 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20314-1000

    Phone: 202 761-7674

    RIN: 0710-AA44

  114. NAVIGATION REGULATIONS--BONNEVILLE LOCK AND DAM

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 40 Stat 266; 33 USC 1

    CFR Citation: 33 CFR 207.718

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: The Corps is proposing to amend the regulations for lockage operations at Bonneville Lock and Dam and amend the regulations that establish the restricted areas at Little Goose Lock and Dam. The Corps is making corrections and adjustments to the lockage control, signals, and permissible dimensions of vessels for Bonneville Lock and Dam.

    These changes correct language for the new replacement lock. For the

    Little Goose Lock and Dam, the Corps is making adjustments in the upstream channel restricted area boundary to provide a small craft portage route around the lock and dam along the north shoreline. This reduces interference between fisherman and the boat ramp.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    10/24/05

    70 FR 61401

    NPRM Comment Period End

    12/08/05

    Final Action

    05/01/06

    71 FR 25502

    Final Action Effective

    05/31/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Ken Hall, Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of

    Engineers, CECW-NWD, 441 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20314

    Phone: 202 761-4717

    RIN: 0710-AA63

    Department of Defense (DOD)

    Final Rule Stage

    Department of the Navy (NAVY)

  115. [bull] GENERAL CLAIMS REGULATIONS--ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING AND

    CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS ON BEHALF OF AND AGAINST THE U.S.

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 5 USC 552; 10 USC 5013; 10 USC 5148

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 750

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Administrative processing and consideration of claims on behalf of and against the Navy.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Dan Fields, Department of Defense, Department of the

    Navy, 1322 Patterson Avenue SE, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC 20374

    Phone: 202 685-5921

    Fax: 202 685-5484

    Email: danny.fields@navy.mil

    RIN: 0703-AA78

  116. [bull] PERSONNEL CLAIMS REGULATIONS

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 5 USC 552(a)(1)

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 751

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Personnel claims regulations that prescribe procedures and substantive basis for administrative settlement of claims against the

    United States submitted by Department of the Navy (DON) personnel and civilian employees of the naval establishment.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Enrique Mendez, Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, 1322 Patterson Avenue SE, Washington Navy Yard, Washington,

    DC 20374

    Phone: 202 685-4600

    RIN: 0703-AA79

  117. [bull] PROCEDURES FOR PROCESSING CLAIMS INVOLVING NON-APPROPRIATED

    FUND ACTIVITIES AND THEIR EMPLOYEES

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC 5013; 10 USC 5148

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 756

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Non-appropriated fund claims regulations that explain the settlement for and against the United States for property damage, personal injury, or death arising out of the operation of non- appropriated fund instrumentalities.

    Page 73159

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Dan Fields, Department of Defense, Department of the

    Navy, 1322 Patterson Avenue SE, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC 20374

    Phone: 202 685-5921

    Fax: 202 685-5484

    Email: danny.fields@navy.mil

    RIN: 0703-AA80

  118. [bull] AFFIRMATIVE CLAIMS REGULATIONS

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 5 USC 552 (a)(1)

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 757

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Affirmative claims regulations that describe how to assert, administer, and collect claims for damage to or loss or destruction of

    Government property through negligent wrongful acts.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Enrique Mendez, Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, 1322 Patterson Avenue SE, Washington Navy Yard, Washington,

    DC 20374

    Phone: 202 685-4600

    RIN: 0703-AA81

    Department of Defense (DOD)

    Completed Actions

    Department of the Navy (NAVY)

  119. [bull] AVAILABILITY OF DON RECORDS AND PUBLICATIONS OF DON

    DOCUMENTS AFFECTING THE PUBLIC

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 5 USC 552

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 701

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: The rule sets forth amended regulations pertaining to the

    Department of the Navy's (DON) Privacy Program. The rule reflects changes in the Secretary of the Navy Instruction (SECNAVINST) 5211.5 series from which it is derived.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Final Action

    05/11/06

    71 FR 27535

    Final Action Effective

    05/11/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Doris Lama, Department of Defense, Department of the

    Navy, 2000 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20305-2000

    Phone: 202 685-6545

    RIN: 0703-AA77

    Department of Defense (DOD)

    Proposed Rule Stage

    Department of the Air Force (AF)

  120. [bull] IMPLEMENTATION OF AMC INTERNATIONAL AIR TENDER RULES

    PUBLICATION NO. 1

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 856

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Air Mobility Command is proposing to implement AMC

    International Air Tender Rules Publication No. 1, Rules and Accessorial

    Services Governing the Air Movement of Department of Defense

    International Freight Traffic, to articulate the air transportation service needs of the Department of Defense (DoD) for the movement of its international air freight traffic. This rule will ensure that air freight carriers providing freight transportation have both the willingness and the capability to meet the DoD's needs and provide the standardization necessary for accomplishing a fair and equitable best value analysis of each tender submitted.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Greg Hunt, Department of Defense, Department of the Air

    Force, 1800 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330-1800

    Phone: 618 229-4454

    RIN: 0701-AA71

    Page 73160

    Department of Defense (DOD)

    Proposed Rule Stage

    Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs (DODOASHA)

  121. TRICARE; CHANGES TO DRG AND INPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH PAYMENT SYSTEMS

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This proposed rule amends the exclusion of services and supplies provided as part of or under a research study, grant or research program to add coverage for routine patient care that would have been necessary in the absence of the study as well as care of complications that result from participation in the trial.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    12/00/06

    NPRM Comment Period End

    02/00/07

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

    Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

    Agency Contact: Marty Maxey, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant

    Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 303 676-3627

    RIN: 0720-AA91

  122. TRICARE IMPLEMENTATION OF CHANGES TO THE PHARMACY BENEFITS PROGRAM;

    DOUBLE COVERAGE WITH MEDICARE PART D

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC ch 55

    CFR Citation: None

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule prescribes double coverage payment procedures and makes revisions to TRICARE rules to accommodate benefit who are eligible under both Medicare and TRICARE, and who participate in

    Medicare's outpatient prescription drug program under Medicare Part D.

    It also establishes requirements and procedures for implementation of the improvements to the TRICARE Pharmacy Benefits Program directed by section 714 of the Ronald Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for

    Fiscal Year 2005 (NDAA FY 05) (Pub. L. 108-365).

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: MAJ Travis Watson, Department of Defense, Office of

    Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon,

    Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 681-0064

    Email: pharmacyrulecomments@tms.osd.mil

    RIN: 0720-AA94

  123. [bull] TRICARE--IMPLEMENTATION OF CHANGES TO THE PHARMACY BENEFITS

    PROGRAM; DOUBLE COVERAGE WITH MEDICARE PART D

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC ch 55

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: TRICARE eligible beneficiaries, who are entitled to Medicare

    Part A on the basis of age, disability, or end-stage renal disease, maintain their TRICARE eligibility when they are enrolled in the supplementary medical insurance program under Part B of Medicare. In general, in the case of medical or dental care provided to these individuals for which payment may be made under both Medicare and

    TRICARE, Medicare is the primary payer and TRICARE will normally pay the actual out-of-pocket costs incurred by the person. This proposed rule prescribes double coverage payment procedures and makes revisions to TRICARE rules to accommodate beneficiaries who are eligible under both Medicare and TRICARE and who participate in Medicare's outpatient prescription drug program under Medicare Part D.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: MAJ Travis Watson, Department of Defense, Office of

    Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon,

    Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 681-0064

    Email: pharmacyrulecomments@tms.osd.mil

    Related RIN: Previously reported as 0720-AA94

    RIN: 0720-AB01

    Department of Defense (DOD)

    Final Rule Stage

    Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs (DODOASHA)

  124. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES

    (CHAMPUS); HOSPITAL PAYMENT FOR AMBULATORY CARE

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule establishes a new payment method for ambulatory care (other than ambulatory surgery) provided by hospitals to CHAMPUS beneficiaries under which payment amounts would be based on the cost of the service rather than on the billed charge as at present.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    01/20/94

    59 FR 3046

    NPRM Comment Period End

    03/21/94

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Page 73161

    Federalism: Undetermined

    Agency Contact: Steve Lillie, Department of Defense, Office of

    Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon,

    Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 681-3628

    Email: steve.lillie@tma.osd.mil

    RIN: 0720-AA20

  125. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES

    (CHAMPUS); EXCEPTION TO THE CHAMPUS DUAL COMPENSATION/CONFLICT OF

    INTEREST PROVISIONS

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Currently, any individual who is a civilian employee of the

    United States Government cannot be authorized by CHAMPUS as a provider of medical services. We propose to provide an exception to this prohibition to permit these individuals to be authorized CHAMPUS providers if they meet three conditions. First, they must be employed by the Government agency on a part-time basis; that is, less than 20 hours per week. Second, the agency must certify that unique or special circumstances detrimental to the delivery of quality health care exist that can be overcome only by employing part-time, non-Government physicians. Third, the agency and the physician must certify that they understand and have taken appropriate measures to avoid violation of

    Standards of Conduct, dual compensation, and conflict of interest requirements including protection against referral of patients to the employee's private practice.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    08/26/97

    62 FR 45196

    NPRM Comment Period End

    10/27/97

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Federalism: Undetermined

    Agency Contact: Stephen Isaacson, Department of Defense, Office of

    Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon,

    Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 303 676-3572

    Email: stephen.isaacson@tma.osd.mil

    RIN: 0720-AA41

  126. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES

    (CHAMPUS); DOUBLE COVERAGE

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule clarifies our double coverage policy for non- institutional claims for beneficiaries with primary health insurance.

    TRICARE network, non-network but participating, and non-participating providers are all reimbursed differently under current procedures. This has had the unintended effect of discouraging TRICARE network participation since non-network but participating providers receive the most favorable treatment with respect to double coverage calculations.

    The Department proposes to revise double coverage reimbursement calculations by reimbursing all providers up to 100 percent of the

    CHAMPUS Maximum Allowable Charge after the primary health insurance has paid or 115 percent for nonparticipating providers.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    06/17/99

    64 FR 32451

    NPRM Comment Period End

    08/16/99

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Federalism: Undetermined

    Agency Contact: Steve Lillie, Department of Defense, Office of

    Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon,

    Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 681-3628

    Email: steve.lillie@tma.osd.mil

    RIN: 0720-AA50

  127. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES

    (CHAMPUS); ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APPEALS PROCESS FOR TRICARE CLAIMCHECK

    DENIALS

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule implements section 714 of the National Defense

    Authorization Act for FY 1999, which requires the establishment of an appeals process for denials by TRICARE Claimcheck (TCC) or any similar software system. This rule enhances the current appeals process by adding an additional level of appeal conducted at the TRICARE

    Management Activity (TMA) and by codifying the entire process in this part.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    01/13/00

    65 FR 2085

    NPRM Comment Period End

    03/13/00

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Federalism: Undetermined

    Agency Contact: Donald Wagner, Department of Defense, Office of

    Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon,

    Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 303 676-3411

    RIN: 0720-AA56

  128. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES

    (CHAMPUS); INDIVIDUAL CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR PERSONS WITH

    EXTRAORDINARY CONDITIONS (ICMP-PEC)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: The Department of Defense proposes to amend its regulations of the Individual Case Management Program (ICMP) to implement requirements stipulated by section 703 of the Fiscal

    Page 73162

    Year 2000 National Defense Authorization Act, section 8118 of the

    Fiscal Year 2000 Defense Appropriations Act, section 701 of the Fiscal

    Year 2001 National Defense Authorization Act, and section 8100 of the

    Fiscal Year 2001 Defense Appropriations Act. Other administrative amendments are also proposed to clarify specific policies that relate to the program.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    08/01/01

    66 FR 39699

    NPRM Comment Period End

    10/01/01

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Mary Stockdale, Department of Defense, Office of

    Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon,

    Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 681-0039

    RIN: 0720-AA65

  129. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES

    (CHAMPUS); VOLUNTARY DISENROLLMENT FROM THE TRICARE RETIREE DENTAL

    PROGRAM (TRDP)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule implements section 726 of the Floyd D. Spence

    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001, which amended 10 U.S.C. 1076c to allow for voluntary disenrollment from the TRICARE

    Retiree Dental Program in certain circumstances.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    01/30/02

    67 FR 4375

    NPRM Comment Period End

    04/01/02

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Linda Winter, Department of Defense, Office of

    Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon,

    Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 303 676-3682

    RIN: 0720-AA69

  130. TRICARE; COORDINATION OF BENEFITS BETWEEN TRICARE AND THE

    DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC ch 55

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Under current rules, beneficiaries who are eligible for both

    TRICARE and the Veterans Administration benefits may use only one program for care but cannot use both at the same time. This rule changes that policy to establish Veterans Administration benefits as double coverage under TRICARE, so that beneficiaries may use TRICARE benefits to augment or replace services being provided through the

    Veterans Administration.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    08/19/03

    68 FR 49732

    NPRM; Correction

    09/05/03

    68 FR 52722

    NPRM; Correction Effective

    09/05/03

    68 FR 52722

    NPRM Comment Period End

    10/20/03

    68 FR 49732

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Stephen Isaacson, Department of Defense, Office of

    Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon,

    Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 303 676-3572

    Email: stephen.isaacson@tma.osd.mil

    Related RIN: Previously reported as 0720-AA86

    RIN: 0720-AA87

  131. TRICARE PROGRAM; RARE DISEASES DEFINITION AND PARTIAL LIST OF

    EXAMPLES OF UNPROVEN DRUGS, DEVICES, MEDICAL TREATMENTS, OR PROCEDURES

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC ch 55

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule revises the definition of rare diseases to be more in compliance with the definition of other Federal agencies and national organizations. This rule also clarifies the provision for case-by-case review of benefits for rare diseases. In addition, this rule removes the partial list of examples of unproven drugs, devices, medical treatments, or procedures.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    08/10/04

    69 FR 48433

    NPRM Comment Period End

    10/12/04

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Rene Morrell, Department of Defense, Office of

    Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon,

    Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 303 676-3618

    RIN: 0720-AA88

  132. [bull] TRICARE PROGRAM; ROUTINE CARE NOT DIRECTLY RELATED TO STUDY,

    GRANT, OR RESEARCH PROGRAM

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This proposed rule amends the exclusion of services and supplies provided as part of or under a research study, grant, or research program to add coverage for routine patient care that would have been necessary in the absence of the study, as well as care of complications that result from participation in the trial.

    Page 73163

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    06/20/06

    71 FR 35402

    NPRM Comment Period End

    08/21/06

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Rene Morrell, Department of Defense, Office of

    Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon,

    Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 303 676-3618

    RIN: 0720-AA98

  133. [bull] TRICARE; RESERVE AND GUARD FAMILY MEMBER BENEFITS

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This proposed rule would implement the authority granted the

    Secretary of Defense under sections 704 and 705 of the Ronald W. Reagan

    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. These provisions would apply to eligible family members who become eligible for TRICARE as a result of their Reserve Component (RC) sponsor

    (including those with delayed effective date orders up to 90 days) being called or ordered to active duty for more than 30 days in support of a Federal/contingency operation and choose to participate in TRICARE

    Standard or Extra, rather than enroll in TRICARE Prime. The first provision would waive the annual TRICARE Standard (or Extra) deductible, which is set by law (10 U.S.C. 1079(b)) at $150 per individual and $300 per family ($50/$150 for families of members in pay grades E-4 and below). The second provision would increase TRICARE payments up to 115 percent of the TRICARE maximum allowable charge, less the applicable patient cost share if not previously waived under the first provision, for covered outpatient health services received from a provider that does not participate (accept assignment) with

    TRICARE. These provisions would help ensure timely access to health care and maintain clinically appropriate continuity of health care to family members of Reservists and Guardsmen activated in support of a

    Federal/contingency operation; limit the out-of-pocket health care expenses for those family members; and remove potential barriers to health care access by Guard and Reserve families.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    08/22/06

    71 FR 48864

    NPRM Comment Period End

    10/23/06

    Final Action

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Lt Col James Whitton, Department of Defense, Office of

    Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1155 Defense Pentagon,

    Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 681-0039

    RIN: 0720-AB00

  134. [bull] TRICARE; CHANGES INCLUDED IN THE NATIONAL DEFENSE

    AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006; TRICARE DENTAL PROGRAM

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC 55

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: The Department is publishing this interim final rule to implement section 713 of the National Defense Authorization Act for

    Fiscal Year 2006 (NDAA for FY06), Public Law 109-163. Specifically, that legislation expands the eligibility for survivor benefits under the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) to include the active duty spouse of a member who dies while on active duty for a period of more than 30 days.

    The rule is being published as an interim final rule with comment period in order to comply with statutory effective dates. Public comments are invited and will be considered for possible revisions to the final rule.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Col Gary Martin, Department of Defense, Office of

    Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, Falls Church, VA 22041-3206

    Phone: 703 681-0039

    Email: gary.martin@tma.osd.mil

    RIN: 0720-AB02

  135. [bull] TRICARE OUTPATIENT PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEM (OPPS)

    Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 25 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.

    RIN: 0720-AB03

  136. [bull] TRICARE; CERTAIN SURVIVORS OF DECEASED ACTIVE DUTY MEMBERS;

    AND ADOPTION INTERMEDIARIES

    Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 26 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.

    RIN: 0720-AB04

  137. [bull] EXPAND ELIGIBILITY OF SELECTED RESERVE MEMBERS UNDER THE

    TRICARE PROGRAM

    Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 27 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.

    RIN: 0720-AB05

  138. [bull] TRICARE; CERTAIN SURVIVORS OF DECEASED ACTIVE DUTY MEMBERS;

    AND ADOPTION INTERMEDIARIES

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC ch 55

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This interim final rule implements two provisions of the

    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (NDAA FY06),

    Public Law 109-163. First, section 715 of the NDAA FY06 extends the time frame that certain dependents of Active Duty Service Members

    (ADSM) who die while on active duty for more than 30 days shall receive

    TRICARE medical benefits at active duty dependent payment rates.

    Second, section 592 of the NDAA FY06 modifies the

    Page 73164

    requirement for those intermediaries who provide adoption placements.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    12/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Ann Fazzini, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant

    Secretary for Health Affairs, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 303 676-3803

    RIN: 0720-AB07

    Department of Defense (DOD)

    Completed Actions

    Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs (DODOASHA)

  139. TRICARE RESERVE SELECT FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE SELECTED RESERVE,

    TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, EARLY ELIGIBILITY FOR

    TRICARE FOR CERTAIN RESERVE COMPONENT MEMBERS

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

    Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 26, 2005.

    Abstract: This rule establishes requirements and procedures for implementation of TRICARE Reserve Select, the program authorized by section 701 of the Ronald Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for

    Fiscal Year 2005 for premium-based medical coverage for certain members of the Selected Reserve and their family members. It also revises requirements and procedures for the Transitional Assistance Management

    Program, in accordance with section 706 of the NDAA-05, and implements earlier TRICARE eligibility for certain Reserve component members as authorized by section 703 of the NDAA-05.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    03/16/05

    70 FR 12798

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    05/16/05

    70 FR 12799

    Interim Final Rule Effective 04/15/05

    Final Action

    06/02/06

    71 FR 31943

    Final Action Effective

    06/02/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Jody Donehoo, Department of Defense, Office of

    Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, Defense Pentagon, Washington,

    DC 20301

    Phone: 703 681-0039

    RIN: 0720-AA90

  140. TRICARE; CHANGES INCLUDED IN THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT

    FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005; TRICARE DENTAL PROGRAM

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC 55

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule implements sections 711 and 715 of the Ronald W.

    Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 (NDAA- 05), Public Law 108-375. Specifically, that legislation makes young dependents of deceased Service members eligible for enrollment in the

    TRICARE Dental Program when the child was not previously enrolled because of age, and authorizes post-graduate dental residents in a dental treatment facility of the uniformed services under a graduate dental education program accredited by the American Dental Association to provide dental treatment to dependents who are 12 years of age or younger and who are covered by a dental plan established under 10

    U.S.C. 1076a. This rule also corrects certain references in 32 CFR 199.13.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    09/21/05

    70 FR 55251

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    11/21/05

    Final Action

    06/02/06

    71 FR 31942

    Final Action Effective

    06/02/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Col Gary Martin, Department of Defense, Office of

    Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, Falls Church, VA 22041-3206

    Phone: 703 681-0039

    Email: gary.martin@tma.osd.mil

    RIN: 0720-AA93

  141. CHAMPUS/TRICARE; COVERAGE OF PHASE II AND PHASE III CLINICAL TRAILS

    SPONSORED BY THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 10 USC ch 55; 5 USC 301

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule allows the Department of Defense to waive normal requirements so that covered beneficiaries can participate in Phase II and Phase III clinical trials sponsored or approved by the National

    Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute (NIH NCI). This benefit has been provided under TRICARE demonstration authority since 1996.

    This rule portrays the Department's decision to eliminate the current demonstration and establish a permanent TRICARE benefit for NIH NCI- approved Phase II and Phase III clinical trials.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    05/31/00

    65 FR 34627

    NPRM Comment Period End

    07/31/00

    Final Action

    06/20/06

    71 FR 35389

    Final Action Effective

    07/20/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Page 73165

    Agency Contact: Debra Hatzel, Department of Defense, Defense Pentagon,

    Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 303 676-3572

    Related RIN: Previously reported as 0720-AA57

    RIN: 0720-AA96

  142. TRICARE PRIME REMOTE FOR ACTIVE DUTY FAMILY MEMBERS AND TRICARE

    PRIME ENROLLMENT PERIOD

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 10 USC ch 55; 5 USC 301

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule implements section 722(b) of the National Defense

    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001. Section 722(b)established the

    TRICARE Prime Remote for Active Duty Family Members Program (TPRADFM).

    This rule also implements section 702 of the National Defense

    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003. Section 702 expanded eligibility for family members of activated Reserve Component and

    National Guard members, and for family members whose sponsor served an unaccompanied tour. A third provision of this rule establishes circumstances under which eligible beneficiaries may enroll in TRICARE

    Prime for a period of less than one year.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    02/06/02

    67 FR 5477

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    04/08/02

    Interim Final Rule Effective 04/08/02

    Final Action

    08/25/06

    71 FR 50347

    Final Action Effective

    10/24/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: John Leininger, Department of Defense, Office of

    Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, Defense Pentagon, Washington,

    DC 20301

    Phone: 303 676-3613

    Email: john.leininger@tma.osd.mil

    Ann N. Fazzini, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 303 676-3803

    Related RIN: Previously reported as 0720-AA68

    RIN: 0720-AA97

  143. [bull] CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED

    SERVICES (CHAMPUS); TRICARE RESERVE SELECT FOR MEMBERS OF THE SELECTED

    RESERVE

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This IFR addresses authorities contained in section 701 of

    NDAA for FY06 to enhance the TRICARE Reserve Select program implemented in fulfillment of section 701 of the NDAA for FY05. It also addresses authorities contained in section 702 of the NDAA for FY06 to expand eligibility to make the TRICARE Reserve Select program available to all members of the Selected Reserve by providing the statutory basis to establish two tiers of premium sharing subject to a number of additional specific statutory requirements, which are outlined in this regulation. These two tiers are in addition to the premium sharing tier that was established by section 701 of the NDAA for FY05.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    06/21/06

    71 FR 35527

    Interim Final Rule Effective 07/21/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Jody Donehoo, Department of Defense, Office of

    Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, Defense Pentagon, Washington,

    DC 20301

    Phone: 703 681-0039

    RIN: 0720-AA99

    FR Doc. 06-7776 Filed 12-08-06; 8:45 am

    BILLING CODE 5001-06-S

VLEX uses login cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience. If you click on 'Accept' or continue browsing this site we consider that you accept our cookie policy. ACCEPT