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Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Semi-annual agenda

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October 31,2005 (Volume 70, Number 209)

Unified Agenda

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Department of Defense

Part V

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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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. II

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 May 16, 2005, 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 2006, with the next regulatory plan scheduled to be published in the fall of 2006. 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, Virginia 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 LCDR Eric McDonald, telephone 703-604-8202, 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: eric.mcdonald@navy.mil.

For general information on Department of the Air Force regulations, contact Mr. Albert Bodnar, telephone 703-696-6327, or write to Department of the Air Force, AF-CIO/P, 1155 Air Force

Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330-1155, or e-mail: albert.bodnar@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.

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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: August 31, 2005.

Howard G. Becker,

Deputy Director, Administration and Management.

Office of the Secretary--Proposed Rule Stage

Regulation

Sequence

Title

Identifier

Number

Number

752

Defense Contract Management Agency Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program.......... 0790-AH00 753

Armed Services Exchange Regulations (ASER) (DoD Instruction 1330.21).................. 0790-AH77 754

Voluntary State Tax Withholding From Retired Pay...................................... 0790-AH78 755

Emergency Security Control of Air Traffic (ESCAT) Plan................................ 0790-AH81 756

DoD Privacy Program (DoD Directive 5400.11)........................................... 0790-AH83 757

Obtaining Information From Financial Institutions (DoD Directive 5400.12)............. 0790-AH84 758

Guidance on Obtaining Information From Financial Institutions (DoD Instruction

0790-AH85 5400.15).............................................................................. 759

Sale or Rental of Sexually Explicit Material on DoD Property (DoD Instruction 4105.70) 0790-AH86 760

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.............................................................................. 761

Transition Assistance for Military Personnel (DoD Directive 1332.35).................. 0790-AH89 762

Revitalizing Base Closure Communities and Addressing Impacts of Realignment........... 0790-AH91

Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage

Regulation

Sequence

Title

Identifier

Number

Number

763

National Security Education Program (NSEP) Grants to Institutions of Higher Education

0790-AF59

(DoD Instruction 1025.5).............................................................. 764

Restoration Advisory Boards (RABs).................................................... 0790-AG31 765

Settling Personnel and General Claims and Processing Advance Decision Requests........ 0790-AG47 766

Personnel Security Policies for Granting Access to Classified Information............. 0790-AG54 767

National Policy on Reciprocity of Facilities and Guidelines for Implementation of

0790-AG55

Reciprocity........................................................................... 768

National Policy on Technical Surveillance Countermeasures............................. 0790-AG56 769

Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of

0790-AG76

Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations........................ 770

Waiver of Debts Resulting From Erroneous Payments of Pay and Allowances (DoD Directive 0790-AG90 1340.21).............................................................................. 771

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

0790-AG91

(DoD Instruction 1340.23)............................................................. 772

Review of the Manual for Courts-Martial (DoD Directive 5500.17)....................... 0790-AG99 773

Implementation of Section 740 of the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform

0790-AH02

Act for the 21st Century and Section 1051 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003.................................................................. 774

Provision of Early Intervention and Special Education Services to Eligible DoD

0790-AH70

Dependents............................................................................ 775

Criminal Jurisdiction Over Civilians Employed By or Accompanying the Armed Forces

0790-AH73

Outside the United States, Service Members, and Former Service Members (DoDI 5525.11). 776

Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Department of Defense.. 0790-AH74 777

DoD Contractors' Safety Manual (DoD 4145.26-M)........................................ 0790-AH76 778

Department of Defense National Security Personnel System (NSPS)....................... 0790-AH82 779

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).................................................................. 780

Management and Mobilization of Regular and Reserve Retired Military Members........... 0790-AH92

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Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions

Regulation

Sequence

Title

Identifier

Number

Number

781

Development of a Munitions Response Site Prioritization Protocol...................... 0790-AG94 782

DoD Grant and Agreement Regulations................................................... 0790-AH75 783

Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects................................... 0790-AH79 784

Administration and Support of Basic Research by the Department of Defense (DoDD

0790-AH90 3210.1)...............................................................................

Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Proposed Rule Stage

Regulation

Sequence

Title

Identifier

Number

Number

785

Contract Pricing (DFARS Case 2003-D014)............................................... 0750-AE71 786

Exchange or Sale of Government-Owned Information Technology (DFARS Case 2003-D094).... 0750-AE72 787

Acquisition Planning (DFARS Case 2003-D044)........................................... 0750-AE92 788

Small Business Programs (DFARS Case 2003-D047)........................................ 0750-AE93 789

Contract Administration Functions (DFARS Case 2003-D051).............................. 0750-AE96 790

Acquisition of Information Technology (DFARS Case 2003-D068).......................... 0750-AE98 791

Required Sources of Supplies and Services (DFARS Case 2003-D072)...................... 0750-AF00 792

Special Contracting Methods (DFARS Case 2003-D079).................................... 0750-AF02 793

Types of Contracts (DFARS Case 2003-D078)............................................. 0750-AF03 794

Inflation Adjustment of Acquisition-Related Thresholds (DFARS Case 2004-D022)......... 0750-AF16 795

Restriction on Carbon, Alloy, and Armor Steel Plate (DFARS Case 2005-D002)............ 0750-AF17 796

Earned Value Management Systems (DFARS Case 2005-D006)................................ 0750-AF19 797

Foreign Acquisition Procedures (DFARS Case 2005-D012)................................. 0750-AF21 798

Definitions of Component and Domestic Manufacture (DFARS Case 2005-D010).............. 0750-AF22 799

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

Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Final Rule Stage

Regulation

Sequence

Title

Identifier

Number

Number

800

Incremental Funding, Fixed-Price Contracts (DFARS Case 1990-037)...................... 0750-AA07 801

Patent Rights--Ownership by the Contractor (Large Business) (DFARS Case 2001-D015).... 0750-AD72 802

Approval of Service Contracts and Task Orders (DFARS Case 2002-D024).................. 0750-AD81 803

Contract Period for Task and Delivery Order Contracts (DFARS Case 2003-D097).......... 0750-AE25 804

Threshold for Small Business Specialist Review (DFARS Case 2003-D060)................. 0750-AE30 805

Consolidation of Contract Requirements (DFARS Case 2003-D109)......................... 0750-AE48 806

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

0750-AE49 2003-D106)............................................................................ 807

Free Trade Agreements--Australia and Morocco (DFARS Case 2004-D013)................... 0750-AE59 808

Specialized Service Contracting (DFARS Case 2003-D041)................................ 0750-AE62 809

Acquisition of Telecommunications Services (DFARS Case 2003-D055)..................... 0750-AE63 810

Utility Rates Established by Regulatory Bodies (DFARS Case 2003-D096)................. 0750-AE64 811

Acquisition of Utility Services (DFARS Case 2003-D069)................................ 0750-AE65 812

Extraordinary Contractual Actions (DFARS Case 2003-D048).............................. 0750-AE66 813

Update of Clauses for Telecommunications Services (DFARS Case 2003-D053).............. 0750-AE67 814

Information Technology Equipment--Screening of Government Inventory (DFARS Case 2003-

0750-AE68

D054)................................................................................. 815

Basic Agreements for Telecommunications Services (DFARS Case 2003-D056)............... 0750-AE69 816

Foreign Acquisition (DFARS Case 2003-D008)............................................ 0750-AE70 817

Material Inspection and Receiving Report (DFARS Case 2003-D085)....................... 0750-AE73 818

Micro-Purchases Not Using the Governmentwide Purchase Card (DFARS Case 2003-D059)..... 0750-AE74 819

Simplified Acquisition Procedures (DFARS Case 2003-D075).............................. 0750-AE75 820

Uniform Contract Line Item Numbering (DFARS Case 2003-D082)........................... 0750-AE76 821

Administrative Matters (DFARS Case 2003-D084)......................................... 0750-AE77 822

Contract Financing (DFARS Case 2003-D043)............................................. 0750-AE78 823

Business Restructuring Costs (DFARS Case 2004-D026)................................... 0750-AE79 824

DoD Pilot Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program (DFARS Case 2004-D028)................. 0750-AE80

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

0750-AE81

(DFARS Case 2004-D031)................................................................ 826

Incentive Program for Use of Domestic Machine Tools and Other Capital Assets (DFARS

0750-AE83

Case 2005-D003)....................................................................... 827

Quality Assurance (DFARS Case 2003-D027).............................................. 0750-AE85 828

Subcontracting Policies and Procedures (DFARS Case 2003-D025)......................... 0750-AE86 829

Contract Modifications (DFARS Case 2003-D024)......................................... 0750-AE87 830

Socioeconomic Programs (DFARS Case 2003-D029)......................................... 0750-AE88 831

Transportation (DFARS Case 2003-D028)................................................. 0750-AE89 832

Environment, Occupational Safety, and Drug-Free Workplace (DFARS Case 2003-D039)...... 0750-AE90 833

Construction Contracting (DFARS Case 2003-D034)....................................... 0750-AE91 834

Contract Termination (DFARS Case 2003-D046)........................................... 0750-AE94 835

Authorization for Continued Contracts (DFARS Case 2003-D052).......................... 0750-AE95 836

Contractor Insurance/Pension Reviews (DFARS Case 2003-D050)........................... 0750-AE97 837

Describing Agency Needs (DFARS Case 2003-D073)........................................ 0750-AE99 838

Component Breakout (DFARS Case 2003-D071)............................................. 0750-AF01 839

Contracting by Negotiation (DFARS Case 2003-D077)..................................... 0750-AF04 840

Contract Administration (DFARS Case 2003-D023)........................................ 0750-AF05 841

Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions (DFARS Case 2003-D019)........... 0750-AF06 842

Competition Requirements for Federal Supply Schedules and Multiple Award Contracts

0750-AF08

(DFARS Case 2004-D009)................................................................ 843

Contractor Performance of Acquisition Functions Closely Associated With Inherently

0750-AF09

Governmental Functions (DFARS Case 2004-D021)......................................... 844

Combating Trafficking in Persons (DFARS Case 2004-D017)............................... 0750-AF11 845

Notification Requirements for Critical Safety Items (DFARS Case 2004-D008)............ 0750-AF12 846

Export-Controlled Information and Technology (DFARS Case 2004-D010)................... 0750-AF13 847

Levy on Payments to Contractors (DFARS Case 2004-D033)................................ 0750-AF14 848

Prohibition of Foreign Taxation on U.S. Assistance Programs (DFARS Case 2004-D012).... 0750-AF15 849

Contract Reporting (DFARS Case 2005-D004)............................................. 0750-AF18 850

Training for Contractor Personnel Interacting With Detainees (DFARS Case 2005-D007)... 0750-AF20 851

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

0750-AF23

D011).................................................................................

Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Long-Term Actions

Regulation

Sequence

Title

Identifier

Number

Number

852

Codification and Modification of Berry Amendment (DFARS Case 2002-D002)............... 0750-AD76 853

Purchase Card Internal Controls (DFARS Case 2002-D025)................................ 0750-AD87 854

Protests, Disputes, and Appeals (DFARS Case 2003-D010)................................ 0750-AE01 855

Acquisition of Ball and Roller Bearings (DFARS Case 2003-D021)........................ 0750-AE60

Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Completed Actions

Regulation

Sequence

Title

Identifier

Number

Number

856

Unique Item Identification and Property Valuation (DFARS Case 2003-D081).............. 0750-AE09 857

Cost Accounting Standards (DFARS Case 2003-D015)...................................... 0750-AE10 858

Central Contractor Registration (DFARS Case 2003-D040)................................ 0750-AE11 859

Geographic Use of the Term ``United States'' (DFARS Case 2001-D003)................... 0750-AE12 860

Payment and Billing Instructions (DFARS Case 2003-D009)............................... 0750-AE34 861

Major Systems Acquisition (DFARS Case 2003-D030)...................................... 0750-AE35 862

Contractors Accompanying a Force Deployed (DFARS Case 2003-D087)...................... 0750-AE42 863

Reporting Contract Performance Outside the United States (DFARS Case 2004-D001)....... 0750-AE46 864

Personal Services Contracts (DFARS Case 2003-D103).................................... 0750-AE50 865

Quality Control of Aviation Critical Safety Items and Related Services (DFARS Case

0750-AE51 2003-D101)............................................................................ 866

Radio Frequency Identification (DFARS Case 2004-D011)................................. 0750-AE55

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Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders (DFARS Case 2004-D025)...... 0750-AE58 868

Advisory and Assistance Services (DFARS Case 2003-D042)............................... 0750-AE61 869

Restrictions on Totally Enclosed Lifeboat Survival Systems (DFARS Case 2004-D034)..... 0750-AE82 870

Berry Amendment Memoranda (DFARS Case 2004-D035)...................................... 0750-AE84 871

Assignment of Contract Administration Functions (DFARS Case 2004-D007)................ 0750-AF07 872

Multiyear Contracting (DFARS Case 2004-D024).......................................... 0750-AF10

Department of the Army--Final Rule Stage

Regulation

Sequence

Title

Identifier

Number

Number

873

The Freedom of Information Act Program................................................ 0702-AA45 874

Obtaining Information From Financial Institutions..................................... 0702-AA49 875

Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Boards and Off-Installation Liaison and Operations.. 0702-AA50 876

Personnel Review Board................................................................ 0702-AA51

Department of the Army--Long-Term Actions

Regulation

Sequence

Title

Identifier

Number

Number

877

Foreign Acquisition................................................................... 0702-AA38 878

Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses.......................................... 0702-AA39 879

Decorations, Medals, Ribbons, and Similar Devices..................................... 0702-AA41

Department of the Army--Completed Actions

Regulation

Sequence

Title

Identifier

Number

Number

880

Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision..................................................... 0702-AA43 881

Military Police Investigations........................................................ 0702-AA44 882

Personal Check Cashing Control and Abuse Prevention................................... 0702-AA48

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

Regulation

Sequence

Title

Identifier

Number

Number

883

Regulatory Program of the Army Corps of Engineers and Historic Properties............. 0710-AA51 884

Compensatory Mitigation for Losses of Aquatic Resources............................... 0710-AA55 885

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

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

Regulation

Sequence

Title

Identifier

Number

Number

886

Nationwide Permit Program Regulations................................................. 0710-AA60 887

Navigation Regulations--Lake Washington Ship Canal.................................... 0710-AA62

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Long-Term Actions

Regulation

Sequence

Title

Identifier

Number

Number

888

Environmental Quality; Procedures for Implementing the National Environmental Policy

0710-AA42

Act (NEPA)............................................................................ 889

Regulatory Programs of the Corps of Engineers, Endangered Species Act; Scope of

0710-AA43

Analysis.............................................................................. 890

Cost-Sharing Requirements Under the Ability To Pay Provisions......................... 0710-AA44 891

Special Events Rule................................................................... 0710-AA53

Department of the Navy--Long-Term Actions

Regulation

Sequence

Title

Identifier

Number

Number

892

Shipbuilding Capability Preservation Agreements....................................... 0703-AA50

Department of the Navy--Completed Actions

Regulation

Sequence

Title

Identifier

Number

Number

893

Release of Official Information for Litigation Purposes and Testimony by Department of 0703-AA76 the Navy Personnel....................................................................

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

Regulation

Sequence

Title

Identifier

Number

Number

894

TRICARE; Changes to DRG and Inpatient Mental Health Payment Systems................... 0720-AA91 895

TRICARE; Revision of Participating Providers Reimbursement Rate; TRICARE Dental

0720-AA92

Program (TDP).........................................................................

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

Regulation

Sequence

Title

Identifier

Number

Number

896

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

0720-AA20

Payment for Ambulatory Care........................................................... 897

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

0720-AA41 the CHAMPUS Dual Compensation/Conflict of Interest Provisions......................... 898

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

0720-AA49

Devices............................................................................... 899

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

0720-AA50

Coverage.............................................................................. 900

Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Establishment 0720-AA56 of an Appeals Process for TRICARE Claimcheck Denials.................................. 901

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

0720-AA57 for Coverage of NIH-Sponsored Clinical Trials......................................... 902

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

0720-AA65

Case Management Program for Persons With Extraordinary Conditions (ICMP-PEC).......... 903

TRICARE; Prime Remote for Active Duty Family Members.................................. 0720-AA68 904

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

0720-AA69

Disenrollment From the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP).......................... 905

TRICARE; Waiver of Certain TRICARE Deductibles; Clarification of the TRICARE Prime

0720-AA72

Enrollment Period..................................................................... 906

TRICARE; Sub-Acute Care Program; Uniform Skilled Nursing Facility Benefit; Home Health 0720-AA73

Care Benefit; Adopting Medicare Payment Methods for Skilled Nursing Facilities and

Home Health Care Providers............................................................ 907

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

0720-AA85 2003 (NDAA-03)........................................................................ 908

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

0720-AA87

Affairs............................................................................... 909

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

0720-AA88

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

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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..................................................................... 911

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

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

Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs--Completed Actions

Regulation

Sequence

Title

Identifier

Number

Number

912

Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS): Enuretic

0720-AA70

Devices, Breast Reconstructive Surgery, PFPWD Valid Authorization Period, Early

Intervention Services................................................................. 913

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

0720-AA77 2002 (NDAA-02) and a Technical Correction Included in the NDAA-03..................... 914

TRICARE; Changes to NDAA FY02 and Technical Correction to NDAA FY03................... 0720-AA89

Department of Defense (DOD)

Proposed Rule Stage

Office of the Secretary (OS)

  1. DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

    (FOIA) PROGRAM

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 5 USC 552

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 289

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule implements the Freedom of Information Act, as amended. It assigns responsibility for responding to written requests made pursuant to the Act and provides for the review required to determine the appropriateness of classification.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    10/00/05

    NPRM Comment Period End

    12/00/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Cathy Alphin, Department of Defense, Office of the

    Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 428-1453

    RIN: 0790-AH00

  2. 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

    10/00/05

    NPRM Comment Period End

    12/00/05

    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

  3. 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

    10/00/05

    NPRM Comment Period End

    12/00/05

    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

  4. 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

    Page 64491

    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

    10/00/05

    NPRM Comment Period End

    12/00/05

    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

  5. 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

    12/00/05

    Final Action Effective

    02/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Mr. Vahan Moushegian, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services,

    Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 607-2944

    RIN: 0790-AH83

  6. OBTAINING INFORMATION FROM FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (DOD DIRECTIVE 5400.12)

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

    Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

    Legal Authority: 12 USC 3401

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 275

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This proposed rule updates policies and responsibilities for obtaining access to financial records maintained by financial institutions.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    10/00/05

    NPRM Comment Period End

    12/00/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

    Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

    Federalism: Undetermined

    Agency Contact: Mr. Vahan Moushegian, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services,

    Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 607-2944

    RIN: 0790-AH84

  7. 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

    10/00/05

    NPRM Comment Period End

    12/00/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

    Federalism: Undetermined

    Agency Contact: Mr. Vahan Moushegian, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services,

    Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 607-2944

    RIN: 0790-AH85

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

    INSTRUCTION 4105.70)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    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

    10/00/05

    NPRM Comment Period End

    12/00/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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-AH86

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  9. [bull] 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 certify 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

    NPRM

    10/00/05

    NPRM Comment Period End

    12/00/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

    Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

    Federalism: Undetermined

    Agency Contact: Mr. William Gleason, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, Crystal Square 4, Room 302, Arlington, VA 22202

    Phone: 703 602-5012

    RIN: 0790-AH88

  10. [bull] 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

    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

    10/00/05

    NPRM Comment Period End

    12/00/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Mr. 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

  11. [bull] REVITALIZING BASE CLOSURE COMMUNITIES AND ADDRESSING IMPACTS

    OF REALIGNMENT

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

    Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 174; 32 CFR 175; 32 CFR 176

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This amendment consolidates parts 174, 175, and 176 into a single part. The amendment also address changes in law, policy, and environmental requirements not currently addressed.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    08/09/05

    70 FR 15698

    NPRM Comment Period End

    10/10/05

    70 FR 15698

    Final Action

    10/00/05

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: S. Kleiman, Department of Defense, Office of the

    Secretary, 3400 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310-3400

    Phone: 703 571-9085

    RIN: 0790-AH91

    Department of Defense (DOD)

    Final Rule Stage

    Office of the Secretary (OS)

  12. NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION PROGRAM (NSEP) GRANTS TO INSTITUTIONS

    OF HIGHER EDUCATION (DOD INSTRUCTION 1025.5)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 20 USC 1141(a)

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 206

    Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 5, 1994.

    Abstract: The National Security Education Act provided for the National

    Security Education Program, the National Security Education Board, and a trust fund in the U.S. Treasury to provide all resources for the program. Under the Act, the Secretary is directed to carry out a program to award undergraduate scholarships, graduate fellowships, and grants to institutions of higher education. This rule is to inform those concerned with institutional grants to be offered under the 1994- 1995 pilot grants program of the preliminary guidelines.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    05/19/94

    59 FR 26116

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    07/18/94

    Interim Final Rule Effective 05/05/94

    Final Action

    10/00/05

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: Organizations

    Page 64493

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Federalism: Undetermined

    Agency Contact: Steve Door, Department of Defense, Office of the

    Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 696-1991

    Email: nsep@nsep.policy.osd.mil

    RIN: 0790-AF59

  13. 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

    10/00/05

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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

  14. 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

    10/00/05

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/05

    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: Michael Hipple, Department of Defense, Office of the

    Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 696-8510

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

    RIN: 0790-AG47

  15. PERSONNEL SECURITY POLICIES FOR GRANTING ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED

    INFORMATION

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: EO 12968

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 147

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule is published to streamline security practices throughout the Government. Uniform adjudicative guidelines, investigative standards, and guidelines for temporary access are being established. This initiative will simplify security processing and allow the deserving public to obtain a security clearance in a faster, more efficient manner.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    01/30/98

    63 FR 4572

    Interim Final Rule Effective 03/24/98

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    03/31/98

    Final Action

    10/00/05

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Terence Thompson, Department of Defense, Office of the

    Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 602-9969

    RIN: 0790-AG54

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  16. NATIONAL POLICY ON RECIPROCITY OF FACILITIES AND GUIDELINES FOR

    IMPLEMENTATION OF RECIPROCITY

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: EO 12968

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 148

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule is published to make physical facilities available for reciprocal use in the storage of classified information. Once a facility has been certified as suitable for classified use by one organization, it may also be used by another for like purposes.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule Effective 09/16/97

    63 FR 4580

    Interim Final Rule

    01/30/98

    63 FR 4580

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    03/31/98

    Final Action

    10/00/05

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Terence Thompson, Department of Defense, Office of the

    Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 602-9969

    RIN: 0790-AG55

  17. NATIONAL POLICY ON TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCE COUNTERMEASURES

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: EO 12968

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 149

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule is published to limit the use of technical surveillance countermeasures within the boundaries of the U.S. to cases where there is a reasonable showing of threat.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule Effective 09/16/97

    63 FR 4582

    Interim Final Rule

    01/30/98

    63 FR 4582

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    03/31/98

    Final Action

    10/00/05

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Terence Thompson, Department of Defense, Office of the

    Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 602-9969

    RIN: 0790-AG56

  18. 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

    10/00/05

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/05

    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

  19. 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

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    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

    10/00/05

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/05

    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

  20. 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

    10/00/05

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/05

    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

  21. REVIEW OF THE MANUAL FOR COURTS-MARTIAL (DOD DIRECTIVE 5500.17)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: EO 12473; 10 USC 47

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 152

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: The Department of Defense promulgates procedures implementing

    Executive Order 12473, dated July 13, 1984, calling upon the Secretary of Defense to cause an annual review of the Manual for Courts-Martial

    (MCM) and to recommend to the President any appropriate amendments.

    Through the annual review process, the Secretary of Defense assists the

    President in fulfilling his rulemaking responsibilities under article 36 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ; chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code). Under the direction of the General Counsel of the Department of Defense, a Joint Service Committee on Military

    Justice (JSC) is established with responsibility to conduct the annual review and propose MCM amendments. The JSC also proposes amendments to the UCMJ, as necessary.

    This rule updates part 152 to title 32, Code of Federal Regulations,

    ``Review of the Manual for Courts-Martial,'' to reflect practice and procedures for conducting annual reviews and to change the annual review cycle from concluding with an annual report due to the General

    Counsel by December 31, instead of May 1. The change in the annual review cycle is due to legislative requirements on affecting JSC responsibilities. This interim rule is provided to afford a 60-day opportunity for public comment prior to issuing a final rule. This rule is intended only to improve the internal management of the Federal

    Government. It is not intended to create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law by any party against the

    United States, its agencies, its officers, or any person.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule Effective 05/03/03

    68 FR 36915

    Interim Final Rule

    06/20/03

    68 FR 36915

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    08/19/03

    Final Action

    10/00/05

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Robert E. Reed, Department of Defense, Office of the

    Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 695-1055

    RIN: 0790-AG99

  22. IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 740 OF THE WENDELL H. FORD AVIATION

    INVESTMENT AND REFORM ACT FOR THE 21ST CENTURY AND SECTION 1051 OF THE

    NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: PL 106-181; PL 107-314

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 207

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule prescribes regulations to implement section 740 of the Wendell H. Ford Aviation

    Page 64496

    Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century (Pub. L. 106-181) and section 1051 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 (Pub. L. 107-314). The regulations will establish procedures for the sale of excess Department of Defense aircraft to persons or entities that provide oil spill response services (including the application of oil dispersants by air) pursuant to an oil spill response plan that has been approved by the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    05/22/03

    68 FR 27904

    Interim Final Rule Effective 05/22/03

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    07/21/03

    Final Action

    10/00/05

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Debra Bennett, Department of Defense, Office of the

    Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 604-0098

    Related RIN: Related to 0790-AG95

    RIN: 0790-AH02

  23. 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

    10/00/05

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/05

    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

  24. CRIMINAL JURISDICTION OVER CIVILIANS EMPLOYED BY OR ACCOMPANYING

    THE ARMED FORCES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES, SERVICE MEMBERS, AND FORMER

    SERVICE MEMBERS (DODI 5525.11)

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

    Legal Authority: 18 USC 3261

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 153

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule establishes policies and procedures, and assigns responsibilities, under the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act

    (MEJA), for exercising extraterritorial criminal jurisdiction over certain military personnel, former service members of the United States

    Armed Forces, and over civilians employed by or accompanying the Armed

    Forces outside the United States (as specifically defined in section 3267 of MEJA).

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    02/02/04

    69 FR 4890

    NPRM Comment Period End

    04/02/04

    Final Action

    10/00/05

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

    Federalism: Undetermined

    Agency Contact: Robert E. Reed, Department of Defense, Office of the

    Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 695-1055

    RIN: 0790-AH73

  25. SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE

    DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

    Priority: Info./Admin./Other

    Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 5 USC 7301; 5 USC 7351; 5 USC 7353; EO 12674; EO 12731; 5 CFR 2635.105; 5 CFR 2635.203(a); 5 CFR 2635.204(k); 5 CFR 2635.803

    CFR Citation: 5 CFR 3601

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: The Department of Defense, with the concurrence of the Office of Government Ethics (OGE), is amending the Supplemental Standards of

    Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Department of Defense to reflect certain administrative changes as a result of DoD reorganizations, as well as to add a component.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule; Amendments 11/18/03

    68 FR 64979

    Interim Final Rule Effective;

    Amendments

    11/18/03

    Final Action

    10/00/05

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Gail Mason, Standards of Conduct Office, General

    Counsel, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, 1600 Defense

    Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1600

    Phone: 703 697-5305

    RIN: 0790-AH74

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

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 5 USC 301

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 184

    Page 64497

    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

    10/00/05

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/05

    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

  27. 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

    10/00/05

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/05

    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

  28. 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

    10/00/05

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

    Federalism: Undetermined

    Agency Contact: Mr. 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

  29. [bull] MANAGEMENT AND MOBILIZATION OF REGULAR AND RESERVE RETIRED

    MILITARY MEMBERS

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

    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

    Final Action

    10/00/05

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/05

    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

    Phone: 703 693-7479

    Email: dkohner@osd.pentagon.mil

    RIN: 0790-AH92

    Page 64498

    Department of Defense (DOD)

    Completed Actions

    Office of the Secretary (OS)

  30. DEVELOPMENT OF A MUNITIONS RESPONSE SITE PRIORITIZATION PROTOCOL

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 10 USC 2710

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 179

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: In response to section 311 of the Fiscal Year 2002 National

    Defense Authorization Act, the Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of

    Defense (Installations & Environment), U.S. Department of Defense

    (DoD), proposes to develop a site prioritization protocol for assigning to each defense site (hereinafter, munitions response site) a relative priority for response activities related to unexploded ordnance, discarded military munitions, and munitions constituents. Section 311 lists specific factors to be included in the protocol. DoD is requesting input from interested parties on: (a) These factors; (b) any additional factors to consider in developing a site prioritization protocol; (c) how the proposed protocol should incorporate such factors as they relate to safety and environmental hazards; and (d) recommendations on any existing prioritization methods, models, or tools that should be evaluated.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    ANPRM

    03/20/02

    67 FR 12937

    ANPRM Comment Period End

    05/20/02

    NPRM

    08/22/03

    68 FR 50900

    NPRM; Correction

    09/11/03

    68 FR 53532

    NPRM Comment Period End

    11/20/03

    68 FR 50900

    Final Action

    10/05/05

    70 FR 58016

    Final Action Effective

    10/05/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

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

    Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 571-9060

    RIN: 0790-AG94

  31. DOD GRANT AND AGREEMENT REGULATIONS

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC 113; 31 USC 6101 note; EO 12549; EO 12689

    CFR Citation: 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) proposes to amend parts 21, 22, 25, 32, 33, 34, and 37 of the DoD Grant and Agreement Regulations

    (DoDGARS) to implement four Office of Management and Budget (OMB) policy directives, to conform the DoDGARs with several statutory and regulatory revisions, and to make other administrative changes. The four OMB directives that are being implemented: Require Federal agencies to use a new standard format for announcements of funding opportunities; require Federal agencies to electronically post synopses of those announcements at a Governmentwide Internet site; require

    Governmentwide use of the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number as the universal identifier for recipient organizations; and amend OMB

    Circular A-133 to raise the threshold of Federal funding at which recipients must obtain single audits. The statutory and regulatory changes with which the DoDGARs are being conformed concern matters such as nonprocurement debarment and suspension, drug-free workplace requirements for grants, and campus access for military recruiters and

    Reserve Officer Training Corps.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    07/28/04

    69 FR 44990

    NPRM Comment Period End

    09/27/04

    Final Action

    08/23/05

    70 FR 49460

    Final Action Effective

    09/22/05

    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-AH75

  32. FEDERAL POLICY FOR THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS

    Priority: Info./Admin./Other

    Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 42 USC 289; 42 USC 300v-1(b)

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 219

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: The agencies listed in this rule are amending the common rule concerning the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects, which was published in the Federal Register on June 18, 1991 (56 FR 28003), to change all references to the Office for Protection from

    Research Risks (OPRR) to the Office for Human Research Protections

    (OHRP); revise a footnote by deleting references to research involving fetuses, pregnant women, or human in vitro fertilization; and revise subpart B of 45 CFR part 46.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Final Action

    06/23/05

    70 FR 36325

    Final Action Effective

    06/23/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Patty Decot, Department of Defense, Office of the

    Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 588-7402

    Fax: 703-588-7560

    Email: patty.decot@osd.mil

    RIN: 0790-AH79

  33. [bull] ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT OF BASIC RESEARCH BY THE

    DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DODD 3210.1)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: EO 10521; EO 13185

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 272

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule updates DoD Directive 3210.1 ``Administration and

    Support of Basic Research by the DoD.'' It will implement current policies in Executive Order 10521 ``Administration of Scientific

    Research by Agencies of the Federal Government,'' March 17, 1954, as amended, on the support of scientific research, and the guiding principles in Executive Order 13185 ``To Strengthen the Federal

    Government

    Page 64499

    University Research Partnership,'' December 28, 2000, for the

    Government university research partnership. It will provide guidance for DoD Components' Basic Research programs.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Final Action

    09/23/05

    70 FR 55725

    Final Action Effective

    09/23/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

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

    Secretary, 3015 Defense Pentagon, Washington , DC 20301

    Phone: 703 588-1377

    RIN: 0790-AH90

    Department of Defense (DOD)

    Proposed Rule Stage

    Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)

  34. CONTRACT PRICING (DFARS CASE 2003-D014)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 215.4; 48 CFR 252.215; 48 CFR 253.215

    Legal Deadline: None

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

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    11/00/05

    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

  35. 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

    12/00/05

    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

  36. 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

    12/00/05

    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

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

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219

    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

    11/00/05

    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

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

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 242.302

    Page 64500

    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

    11/00/05

    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

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

    Priority: Other Significant

    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

    12/00/05

    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

  40. 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

    11/00/05

    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

  41. 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

    12/00/05

    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

  42. 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

    12/00/05

    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

  43. [bull] 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 211; 48 CFR 216; 48 CFR 217; 48 CFR 219; 48 CFR 225; 48 CFR 228; 48 CFR 232; 48 CFR 236; 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 thresholds every 5 years.

    Page 64501

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    11/00/05

    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

  44. [bull] RESTRICTION ON CARBON, ALLOY, AND ARMOR STEEL PLATE (DFARS

    CASE 2005-D002)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: PL 108-287, sec 8029

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225; 48 CFR 252

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to clarify restrictions on the acquisition of carbon, alloy, and armor steel plate from foreign sources.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    11/00/05

    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

  45. [bull] 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

    11/00/05

    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

  46. [bull] 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 new DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    11/00/05

    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

  47. [bull] 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

    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

    11/00/05

    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

  48. [bull] REPORTS OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (DFARS CASE 2005-D015)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 245; 48 CFR 252

    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

    11/00/05

    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-AF24

    Page 64502

    Department of Defense (DOD)

    Final Rule Stage

    Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)

  49. 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

    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

    Case Opened

    09/26/90

    Interim Final Rule

    09/01/93

    58 FR 46091

    Final Action

    11/00/05

    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

  50. 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

    12/00/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm

    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

  51. APPROVAL OF SERVICE CONTRACTS AND TASK ORDERS (DFARS CASE 2002-

    D024)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: PL 107-107, sec 801(b); PL 108-375, sec 854

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 207.105; 48 CFR 208.404; 48 CFR 217.78; 48 CFR 237.170

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 801(b) of the Fiscal Year 2002 National Defense Authorization Act. Section 801(b) requires DoD to establish and implement a management structure for the procurement of services.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    10/01/03

    68 FR 56563

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    12/01/03

    Interim Final Rule

    05/24/05

    70 FR 29640

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    07/25/05

    Final Action

    11/00/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.htm

    URL For Public Comments: emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

    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-AD81

  52. CONTRACT PERIOD FOR TASK AND DELIVERY ORDER CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2003-D097)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 843

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 216.501-2; 48 CFR 217.204

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 843 of the Fiscal Year 2004 National Defense Authorization Act. Section 843 provides that a task or delivery order contract awarded under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304a may cover a total period of not more than 5 years.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    03/23/04

    69 FR 13478

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    05/24/04

    Interim Final Rule

    12/15/04

    69 FR 74992

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    02/14/05

    Final Action

    11/00/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: Businesses

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm

    URL For Public Comments: emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

    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-AE25

  53. 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 (1) within the

    Page 64503

    scope and under the terms of the existing contract or (2) under

    $100,000 and totally set aside for small business concerns. Also proposes to relocate text addressing the functions of small business specialists to a new DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI).

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    04/23/04

    69 FR 21997

    NPRM Comment Period End

    06/22/04

    Final Action

    12/00/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm

    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

  54. CONSOLIDATION OF CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS (DFARS CASE 2003-D109)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 801; 10 USC 2382

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 207.170; 48 CFR 219.201

    Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, May 23, 2004, Applies to solicitations issued after 05/22/2004.

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to place restrictions on consolidating two or more separate requirements into a single solicitation and contract. Requires agencies to include the following in acquisition strategies that involve consolidation of requirements exceeding $5,000,000: (1) The results of market research; (2) any alternatives that would involve a lesser degree of consolidation; and

    (3) a determination by the senior procurement executive that the consolidation is necessary and justified. This change implements section 801 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 and is intended to ensure that decisions regarding consolidation of requirements are made with a view toward providing maximum practicable opportunity for small business concerns to participate in

    DoD procurements.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    09/17/04

    69 FR 55986

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    11/16/04

    Final Action

    11/00/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: Businesses

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm

    URL For Public Comments: emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

    Agency Contact: Michele P. 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-AE48

  55. 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

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    01/03/05

    Final Action

    11/00/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm

    URL For Public Comments: emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

    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

  56. FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS--AUSTRALIA AND MOROCCO (DFARS CASE 2004-D013)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: PL 108-286; PL 108-302

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225; 48 CFR 252

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement new Free Trade

    Agreements with Australia and Morocco. The Free Trade Agreements waive the applicability of the Buy American Act for some foreign supplies and construction materials from Australia and Morocco, and specify procurement procedures designed to ensure fairness.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    01/13/05

    70 FR 2361

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    03/14/05

    Final Action

    11/00/05

    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

    Page 64504

    Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AE59

  57. SPECIALIZED SERVICE CONTRACTING (DFARS CASE 2003-D041)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 237.70; 48 CFR 237.71; 48 CFR 252.237

    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 mortuary and laundry and dry cleaning services.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    02/22/05

    70 FR 8563

    NPRM Comment Period End

    04/25/05

    Final Action

    11/00/05

    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-AE62

  58. ACQUISITION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES (DFARS CASE 2003-D055)

    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 acquisition of telecommunications services.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    02/22/05

    70 FR 8564

    NPRM Comment Period End

    04/25/05

    Final Action

    11/00/05

    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-AE63

  59. UTILITY RATES ESTABLISHED BY REGULATORY BODIES (DFARS CASE 2003-

    D096)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 241.201; 48 CFR 241.501

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to utility rates established by independent and nonindependent regulatory bodies.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    02/22/05

    70 FR 8565

    NPRM Comment Period End

    04/25/05

    Final Action

    11/00/05

    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-AE64

  60. ACQUISITION OF UTILITY SERVICES (DFARS CASE 2003-D069)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 241

    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 utility services.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    02/22/05

    70 FR 8566

    NPRM Comment Period End

    04/25/05

    Final Action

    11/00/05

    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-AE65

  61. EXTRAORDINARY CONTRACTUAL ACTIONS (DFARS CASE 2003-D048)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 250

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to the processing of requests for extraordinary contract adjustments.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    02/07/05

    70 FR 6393

    NPRM Comment Period End

    04/08/05

    Final Action

    11/00/05

    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

    Page 64505

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AE66

  62. UPDATE OF CLAUSES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES (DFARS CASE 2003-

    D053)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 239.74; 48 CFR 252.239

    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 telecommunications services.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    11/22/04

    69 FR 67885

    NPRM Comment Period End

    01/21/05

    Final Action

    11/00/05

    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-AE67

  63. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT--SCREENING OF GOVERNMENT INVENTORY

    (DFARS CASE 2003-D054)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 239.73

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to procedures for screening of Government inventory before authorizing a contractor to purchase information technology equipment.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    11/22/04

    69 FR 67884

    NPRM Comment Period End

    01/21/05

    Final Action

    11/00/05

    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-AE68

  64. 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

    12/00/05

    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

  65. FOREIGN ACQUISITION (DFARS CASE 2003-D008)

    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 (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that relate to the acquisition of supplies and services from foreign sources.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    03/23/05

    70 FR 14625

    NPRM Comment Period End

    05/23/05

    Final Action

    11/00/05

    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-AE70

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

    Priority: Other Significant

    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

    12/00/05

    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

    Page 64506

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AE73

  67. MICRO-PURCHASES NOT USING THE GOVERNMENTWIDE PURCHASE CARD (DFARS

    CASE 2003-D059)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 213.270

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card for actions at or below the micro-purchase threshold.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    04/12/05

    70 FR 19041

    NPRM Comment Period End

    06/13/05

    Final Action

    12/00/05

    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-AE74

  68. SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (DFARS CASE 2003-D075)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 213; 48 CFR 253.213

    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 simplified acquisition procedures.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    04/12/05

    70 FR 19042

    NPRM Comment Period End

    06/13/05

    Final Action

    11/00/05

    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-AE75

  69. 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 requirements for uniform contract line item numbering.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    04/12/05

    70 FR 19036

    NPRM Comment Period End

    06/13/05

    Final Action

    11/00/05

    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

  70. 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 execution.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    04/12/05

    70 FR 19037

    NPRM Comment Period End

    06/13/05

    Final Action

    11/00/05

    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

  71. CONTRACT FINANCING (DFARS CASE 2003-D043)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 232

    Legal Deadline: None

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

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    05/05/05

    70 FR 23827

    NPRM Comment Period End

    07/05/05

    Final Action

    12/00/05

    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-AE78

    Page 64507

  72. 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 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

    01/00/06

    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-AE79

  73. DOD PILOT MENTOR-PROT[eacute]G[eacute] PROGRAM (DFARS CASE 2004-

    D028)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: PL 108-375, sec 841; PL 108-375, sec 842

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219.71; 48 CFR ch 2, app I

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement sections 841 and 842 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005.

    Section 841 provides for a 5-year extension of the DoD Pilot Mentor-

    Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program. Section 842 expands the program to include service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns and

    HUBZone small business concerns.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    05/24/05

    70 FR 29644

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    07/25/05

    Final Action

    12/00/05

    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-AE80

  74. 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

    01/00/06

    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-AE81

  75. INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR USE OF DOMESTIC MACHINE TOOLS AND OTHER

    CAPITAL ASSETS (DFARS CASE 2005-D003)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 822

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 215; 48 CFR 216

    Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, May 24, 2005, Interim Final.

    Final, Statutory, February 18, 2006.

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 822 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004. Section 822 requires DoD to establish incentives for DoD contractors to purchase capital assets manufactured in the United States.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    05/24/05

    70 FR 29643

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    07/25/05

    Final Action

    12/00/05

    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-AE83

  76. 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

    12/00/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Page 64508

    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

  77. SUBCONTRACTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (DFARS CASE 2003-D025)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 244.3; 48 CFR 252.244-7000

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative pertaining to subcontracts awarded under DoD contracts.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    04/12/05

    70 FR 19044

    NPRM Comment Period End

    06/13/05

    Final Action

    12/00/05

    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-AE86

  78. CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS (DFARS CASE 2003-D024)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 243.1; 48 CFR 243.2

    Legal Deadline: None

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

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    03/23/05

    70 FR 14629

    NPRM Comment Period End

    05/23/05

    Final Action

    12/00/05

    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-AE87

  79. SOCIOECONOMIC PROGRAMS (DFARS CASE 2003-D029)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 226

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to socioeconomic considerations in DoD contracting.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    04/12/05

    70 FR 19038

    NPRM Comment Period End

    06/13/05

    Final Action

    12/00/05

    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-AE88

  80. 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

    01/00/06

    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

  81. ENVIRONMENT, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (DFARS

    CASE 2003-D039)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 223

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative pertaining to environmental and safety matters under DoD contracts.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    04/12/05

    70 FR 19039

    NPRM Comment Period End

    06/13/05

    Final Action

    11/00/05

    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

    Page 64509

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AE90

  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

    12/00/05

    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. 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.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    07/12/05

    70 FR 39980

    NPRM Comment Period End

    09/12/05

    Final Action

    01/00/06

    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-AE94

  84. 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 that would authorize the issuance of a ``mirror contract'' when performance under the original contract number is no longer possible solely for administrative reasons.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    05/05/05

    70 FR 23826

    NPRM Comment Period End

    07/05/05

    Final Action

    12/00/05

    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

  85. 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

    12/00/05

    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

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

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    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

    12/00/05

    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

  87. COMPONENT BREAKOUT (DFARS CASE 2003-D071)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    Page 64510

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 207.105; 48 CFR app D

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to the breakout of components of end items for future acquisitions.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    03/23/05

    70 FR 14623

    NPRM Comment Period End

    05/23/05

    Final Action

    11/00/05

    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-AF01

  88. CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION (DFARS CASE 2003-D077)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 215

    Legal Deadline: None

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

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    03/23/05

    70 FR 14624

    NPRM Comment Period End

    05/23/05

    Final Action

    11/00/05

    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-AF04

  89. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION (DFARS CASE 2003-D023)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 242; 48 CFR 252.242-7000; 48 CFR 252.242-7004

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that pertain to DoD contract administration and audit services.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    04/12/05

    70 FR 19043

    NPRM Comment Period End

    06/13/05

    Final Action

    11/00/05

    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-AF05

  90. APPLICATION OF LABOR LAWS TO GOVERNMENT ACQUISITIONS (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

    01/00/06

    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-AF06

  91. COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULES AND MULTIPLE

    AWARD CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2004-D009)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 208.4; 48 CFR 216.5

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to strengthen requirements for competition in the placement of orders under Federal Supply

    Schedules and multiple award contracts.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    06/02/05

    70 FR 32280

    NPRM Comment Period End

    08/01/05

    Final Action

    11/00/05

    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-AF08

  92. CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE OF ACQUISITION FUNCTIONS CLOSELY ASSOCIATED

    WITH INHERENTLY GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS (DFARS CASE 2004-D021)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 10 USC 2383

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 207.5

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 804

    Page 64511

    of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Section 804 places limitations on the award of contracts for the performance of acquisition functions closely associated with inherently governmental functions.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    03/23/05

    70 FR 14572

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    05/23/05

    Final Action

    12/00/05

    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-AF09

  93. [bull] COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (DFARS CASE 2004-D017)

    Priority: Other Significant

    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

    Final Action

    12/00/05

    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

  94. [bull] 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

    12/00/05

    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

  95. [bull] 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

    09/12/05

    Final Action

    12/00/05

    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

  96. [bull] 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.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    09/01/05

    70 FR 52031

    Interim Final Rule Effective 09/01/05

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    10/31/05

    Final Action

    11/00/05

    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

  97. [bull] 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

    Page 64512

    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 Effective 09/30/05

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    11/29/05

    Final Action

    12/00/05

    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

  98. [bull] 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

    11/00/05

    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

  99. [bull] 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; 48 CFR 252

    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 Effective 09/01/05

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    10/31/05

    Final Action

    11/00/05

    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

  100. [bull] 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

    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

    Interim Final Rule

    11/00/05

    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

    Department of Defense (DOD)

    Long-Term Actions

    Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)

  101. 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

    Page 64513

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AD76

  102. PURCHASE CARD INTERNAL CONTROLS (DFARS CASE 2002-D025)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 213.3

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    12/20/02

    67 FR 77955

    NPRM Comment Period End

    02/18/03

    Final Action

    To Be

    Determined

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AD87

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

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 233

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    To Be

    Determined

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil

    RIN: 0750-AE01

  104. ACQUISITION OF BALL AND ROLLER BEARINGS (DFARS CASE 2003-D021)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.70; 48 CFR 252.225-7016

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    02/22/05

    70 FR 8560

    NPRM Comment Period End

    04/25/05

    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-AE60

    Department of Defense (DOD)

    Completed Actions

    Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)

  105. UNIQUE ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND PROPERTY VALUATION (DFARS CASE 2003-

    D081)

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 204.7104; 48 CFR 211.2; 48 CFR 212.301; 48 CFR 252.211

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to add requirements for DoD contractors to provide unique identification for property items delivered to DoD, through the use of item identification marking. In addition, this change adds requirements for DoD contracts to identify the acquisition cost of all items built or acquired by the contractor and subsequently delivered to DoD under the contract. This change will improve management of DoD assets.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    10/10/03

    68 FR 58631

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    11/10/03

    Final Action

    04/22/05

    70 FR 20831

    Final Action Effective

    04/22/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: Businesses

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm

    URL For Public Comments: emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

    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-AE09

  106. COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (DFARS CASE 2003-D015)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 230

    Legal Deadline: None

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

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Case Opened

    07/01/03

    Merged With

    07/27/05

    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-AE71

    RIN: 0750-AE10

  107. CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (DFARS CASE 2003-D040)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 204; 48 CFR 212.3; 48 CFR 213.1; 48 CFR 252.204

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to remove Central

    Contractor Registration (CCR)

    Page 64514

    requirements, since CCR requirements have been incorporated into the

    FAR.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Case Opened

    07/28/03

    Interim Final Rule

    11/14/03

    68 FR 64557

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    01/13/04

    Final Action

    09/30/05

    70 FR 57188

    Final Action Effective

    09/30/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm

    URL For Public Comments: emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

    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-AE11

  108. GEOGRAPHIC USE OF THE TERM ``UNITED STATES'' (DFARS CASE 2001-D003)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 204; 48 CFR 208; 48 CFR 209; 48 CFR 212; 48 CFR 213; 48 CFR 215; 48 CFR 219; 48 CFR 252; . . .

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to standardize the use of geographic terms, in accordance with definitions found in the FAR.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    11/10/04

    69 FR 65121

    NPRM Comment Period End

    01/10/05

    Final Action

    06/21/05

    70 FR 35543

    Final Action Effective

    06/21/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm

    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-AE12

  109. PAYMENT AND BILLING INSTRUCTIONS (DFARS CASE 2003-D009)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 204.2; 48 CFR 204.71; 48 CFR 252.204; 48 CFR app F

    Legal Deadline: None

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

    DFARS Transformation Initiative. Eliminates the need for non-standard local payment clauses by providing a menu of standard payment instructions from which the contracting officer will make a selection for inclusion in section G of the contract. Adds a clause addressing contract line item information needed in contract financing and interim payment requests and amends Material Inspection and Receiving Report instructions to address electronic submissions.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    06/25/04

    69 FR 35564

    NPRM Comment Period End

    08/24/04

    Final Action

    10/11/05

    70 FR 58980

    Final Action Effective

    10/11/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm

    URL For Public Comments: emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

    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-AE34

  110. MAJOR SYSTEMS ACQUISITION (DFARS CASE 2003-D030)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 234.0; 48 CFR 242.11; 48 CFR 252.234; 48 CFR 252.242

    Legal Deadline: None

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

    DFARS Transformation Initiative. Updates text pertaining to major systems acquisition, earned value management systems, and cost/schedule status reporting.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    02/23/04

    69 FR 8155

    NPRM Comment Period End

    04/23/04

    Final Action

    03/23/05

    70 FR 14574

    Final Action Effective

    03/23/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm

    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-AE35

  111. CONTRACTORS ACCOMPANYING A FORCE DEPLOYED (DFARS CASE 2003-D087)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 207; 48 CFR 212; 48 CFR 225; 48 CFR 252

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to add policy for contracts that require contractor employees to accompany a force engaged in contingency, humanitarian, peacekeeping, or combat operations outside the United States.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    03/23/04

    69 FR 13500

    Page 64515

    NPRM Comment Period End

    05/24/04

    Final Action

    05/05/05

    70 FR 23790

    Final Action Effective

    06/06/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm

    URL For Public Comments: emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

    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-AE42

  112. REPORTING CONTRACT PERFORMANCE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES (DFARS

    CASE 2004-D001)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.72; 48 CFR 252.225

    Legal Deadline: None

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

    DFARS Transformation Initiative. Clarifies requirements for contractor reporting of performance outside the United States and establishes two separate clauses to eliminate confusion between two reporting requirements presently contained in one clause.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    06/08/04

    69 FR 31939

    NPRM Comment Period End

    08/09/04

    Final Action

    04/22/05

    70 FR 20838

    Final Action Effective

    04/22/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm

    URL For Public Comments: emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

    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-AE46

  113. PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2003-D103)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 721; 10 USC 1091(a)(2); PL 108-136, sec 841; 10 USC 129b

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 237.1

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to authorize the use of personal services contracts for health care at locations outside of medical treatment facilities (such as military entrance processing stations) and for services that are to be performed outside the United

    States or that directly support the mission of a DoD intelligence or counter-intelligence organization or the special operations command.

    This change implements sections 721 and 841 of the National Defense

    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 and enables the award of contracts for specialized services that would be impractical for DoD to obtain by other means.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    09/17/04

    69 FR 55991

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    11/16/04

    Final Action

    04/12/05

    70 FR 19003

    Final Action Effective

    04/12/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm

    URL For Public Comments: emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

    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-AE50

  114. QUALITY CONTROL OF AVIATION CRITICAL SAFETY ITEMS AND RELATED

    SERVICES (DFARS CASE 2003-D101)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 802

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 209.270; 48 CFR 217.75; 48 CFR 246.407; 48 CFR 246.504

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to establish requirements for quality control in the procurement of aviation critical safety items and the modification, repair, and overhaul of those items.

    Specifies that the design control activity is responsible for qualifying and identifying aviation critical safety item suppliers and products. This change implements section 802 of the National Defense

    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 and is intended to ensure flight safety.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    09/17/04

    69 FR 55987

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    11/16/04

    Final Action

    09/30/05

    70 FR 57188

    Final Action Effective

    09/30/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm

    URL For Public Comments: emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

    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-AE51

  115. RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (DFARS CASE 2004-D011)

    Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    Page 64516

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 211; 48 CFR 212; 48 CFR 252

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to add requirements for contractors to affix passive radio frequency identification tags to the exterior packaging of certain items to be delivered to certain DoD locations. The change will improve visibility of DoD assets in the supply chain, increase the accuracy of shipment and receipt data, and reduce the amount of time it takes to deliver material to the warfighter.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    04/21/05

    70 FR 20726

    NPRM Comment Period End

    06/27/05

    70 FR 21729

    Final Action

    09/13/05

    70 FR 53955

    Final Action Effective

    11/14/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

    Small Entities Affected: Businesses

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    URL For More Information: www.acq.osd.mil/log/rfid/index.htm

    URL For Public Comments: emissary.acq.osd.mil/dar/dfars.nsf

    Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense

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

    Phone: 703 602-0311

    RIN: 0750-AE55

  116. PROVISION OF INFORMATION TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HOLDERS (DFARS

    CASE 2004-D025)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 10 USC 2416(d)

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 205.470

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to increase, from $500,000 to $1,000,000, the threshold at which DoD contracts must include a requirement for the contractor to provide to cooperative agreement holders, upon their request, a list of the contractor's employees who are responsible for entering into subcontracts. Implements section 816 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    02/22/05

    70 FR 8536

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    04/25/05

    Final Action

    09/16/05

    70 FR 54651

    Final Action Effective

    09/16/05

    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-AE58

  117. ADVISORY AND ASSISTANCE SERVICES (DFARS CASE 2003-D042)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 237.2

    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 advisory and assistance services.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    02/22/05

    70 FR 8562

    NPRM Comment Period End

    04/25/05

    Final Action

    09/30/05

    70 FR 57193

    Final Action Effective

    09/30/05

    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-AE61

  118. RESTRICTIONS ON TOTALLY ENCLOSED LIFEBOAT SURVIVAL SYSTEMS (DFARS

    CASE 2004-D034)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: PL 103-139, sec 8124; PL 103-335, sec 8093; 10 USC 2534

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.7008; 48 CFR 252.225-7039

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to remove text addressing restrictions on the acquisition of totally enclosed lifeboat survival systems. The text being removed addresses 1994 and 1995 appropriations act restrictions that are no longer considered applicable and other statutory restrictions that apply only to the Navy.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    03/23/05

    70 FR 14628

    NPRM Comment Period End

    05/23/05

    Final Action

    09/01/05

    70 FR 52030

    Final Action Effective

    09/01/05

    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-AE82

  119. BERRY AMENDMENT MEMORANDA (DFARS CASE 2004-D035)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 10 USC 2533a

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.7002

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement DoD policy memoranda on determinations regarding the nonavailability of domestic supplies.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Final Action

    07/26/05

    70 FR 43073

    Final Action Effective

    07/26/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Page 64517

    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-AE84

  120. ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION FUNCTIONS (DFARS CASE 2004-

    D007)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 41 USC 421

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 242.202

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to add the Defense Energy

    Support Center to the list of DoD activities authorized to perform contract administration functions at or near a contractor's facilities.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Final Action

    09/01/05

    70 FR 52034

    Final Action Effective

    09/01/05

    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-AF07

  121. MULTIYEAR CONTRACTING (DFARS CASE 2004-D024)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 10 USC 2306b; 10 USC 2306c; PL 108-287, sec 8008

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 217.1

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 8008 of the Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2005 and section 814 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005.

    Sections 8008 and 814 establish new requirements related to the funding of multiyear contracts.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    05/09/05

    70 FR 24323

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    07/08/05

    Final Action

    09/16/05

    70 FR 54651

    Final Action Effective

    09/16/05

    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-AF10

    Department of Defense (DOD)

    Final Rule Stage

    Department of the Army (DOA)

  122. THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT PROGRAM

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 5 USC 551, 552, 552a, 5101 to 5108, 5110 to 5113, 5115, 5332 to 5334, 5341 to 5342, 5504 to 5509, 7154; 10 USC 130, 1102, 2320 to 2321, 2328; 18 USC 798, 3500; 31 USC 3710; 35 USC 181 to 188; 42 USC 2162; 44 USC 33; E.O. 12600

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 518

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This proposed rule updates the provisions for access and release of information from all Army information systems (automated and manual) in support of the Freedom of Information Act as required by public law.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    12/28/04

    69 FR 77836

    NPRM Comment Period End

    02/28/05

    Final Action

    12/00/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

    ATTN: AHRC-PDD-R, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315-3860

    Phone: 703 428-6422

    Fax: 703 428-6514

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

    RIN: 0702-AA45

  123. [bull] OBTAINING INFORMATION FROM FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 12 USC 3401 et seq; PL 95-630

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 504

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This proposed rule prescribes policies for the Department of the Army to obtain information on a customer's financial records from financial institutions.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    07/21/05

    70 FR 42012

    NPRM Comment Period End

    09/19/05

    Final Action

    12/00/05

    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: AHRC-PDD-R, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315-3860

    Phone: 703 428-6422

    Fax: 703 428-6514

    Page 64518

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

    RIN: 0702-AA49

  124. [bull] ARMED FORCES DISCIPLINARY CONTROL BOARDS AND OFF-

    INSTALLATION LIAISON AND OPERATIONS

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 10 USC 3012(b)(1)(g)

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 631

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This proposed rule prescribes uniform policies and procedures for the establishment and operation of Armed Forces Disciplinary

    Control Boards, and off-installation liaison and operations.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    07/20/05

    70 FR 41641

    NPRM Comment Period End

    09/19/05

    Final Action

    12/00/05

    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: AHRC-PDD-R, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315-3860

    Phone: 703 428-6422

    Fax: 703 428-6514

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

    RIN: 0702-AA50

  125. [bull] PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 10 USC 1552, 1553, 1554, 3013, 3014, 3016; 38 USC 3103(a)

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 581

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: The Department of the Army is amending its regulation on Army

    Board for Correction of Military Records to be in compliance with the

    United States District Court for the District of Columbia decision

    (Daniel J. Lipsman v. Secretary of the Army--Civil Action No. 02-0151

    (RMU), Document Nos. 18, 20, decided September 7, 2004, 2004 U.S. Dist.

    LEXIS 17866).

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    08/03/05

    70 FR 44536

    NPRM Comment Period End

    09/02/05

    Final Action

    11/00/05

    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: AHRC-PDD-R, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315-3860

    Phone: 703 428-6422

    Fax: 703 428-6514

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

    RIN: 0702-AA51

    Department of Defense (DOD)

    Long-Term Actions

    Department of the Army (DOA)

  126. FOREIGN ACQUISITION

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

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 5125

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    11/28/03

    68 FR 66738

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    01/27/04

    Final Action

    To Be

    Determined

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Brenda S. Bowen

    Phone: 703 428-6422

    Fax: 703 428-6514

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

    Related RIN: Related to 0702-AA39

    RIN: 0702-AA38

  127. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 5152

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    11/28/03

    68 FR 66740

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    01/27/04

    Final Action

    To Be

    Determined

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Brenda S. Bowen

    Phone: 703 428-6422

    Fax: 703 428-6514

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

    Related RIN: Related to 0702-AA38

    RIN: 0702-AA39

  128. DECORATIONS, MEDALS, RIBBONS, AND SIMILAR DEVICES

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 578

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    07/28/04

    69 FR 45114

    NPRM Comment Period End

    09/27/04

    Final Action

    To Be

    Determined

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

    Agency Contact: Brenda S. Bowen

    Phone: 703 428-6422

    Fax: 703 428-6514

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

    RIN: 0702-AA41

    Page 64519

    Department of Defense (DOD)

    Completed Actions

    Department of the Army (DOA)

  129. MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC SUPERVISION

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 10 USC 30112(g); 5 USC 2951; PL 89-564; 89-670; 91- 605; 93-87

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 634

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule prescribes policies and procedures on motor vehicle traffic supervision on military installations in the continental United

    States and overseas areas, including registration of privately owned vehicles; granting, suspending, or revoking the privilege to operate a privately owned vehicle on a military installation; administration of the vehicle registration program; driver improvement programs; police traffic supervision; an off-installation traffic activities.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    12/21/04

    69 FR 76526

    NPRM Comment Period End

    02/22/05

    Final Action

    04/12/05

    70 FR 18969

    Final Action Effective

    05/12/05

    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: AHRC-PDD-R, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315-3860

    Phone: 703 428-6422

    Fax: 703 428-6514

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

    RIN: 0702-AA43

  130. MILITARY POLICE INVESTIGATIONS

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 28 USC 534 note; 42 USC 10601; 18 USC 922; 42 USC 14071; 10 USC 1562; 10 USC ch 47

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 637

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule prescribes policies and procedures on types and categories of offenses investigated by Military Police and DA Civilian detectives/investigators.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    12/16/04

    69 FR 75287

    NPRM Comment Period End

    02/14/05

    Final Action

    06/22/05

    70 FR 36028

    Final Action Effective

    07/22/05

    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: AHRC-PDD-R, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315-3860

    Phone: 703 428-6422

    Fax: 703 428-6514

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

    RIN: 0702-AA44

  131. [bull] PERSONAL CHECK CASHING CONTROL AND ABUSE PREVENTION

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 5 USC 5511 to 5512; 37 USC 1007; 18 USC 1382; Articles 123a, 133, and 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 527

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This action removes 32 CFR part 527 published in the Federal

    Register, May 27, 1988 (53 FR 19286). The rule is being removed because it is obsolete and no longer governs policies to control and prevent abuse of check-cashing privileges on Army installations. The program responsibility has been transferred to the Office of the Comptroller of the Department of Defense.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Withdrawn

    04/11/05

    70 FR 18301

    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: AHRC-PDD-R, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315-3860

    Phone: 703 428-6422

    Fax: 703 428-6514

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

    RIN: 0702-AA48

    Department of Defense (DOD)

    Proposed Rule Stage

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)

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

    PROPERTIES

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    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

    03/00/06

    NPRM Comment Period End

    05/00/06

    Final Action

    01/00/07

    Final Action Effective

    03/00/07

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Page 64520

    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

  133. COMPENSATORY MITIGATION FOR LOSSES OF AQUATIC RESOURCES

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

    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

    10/00/05

    NPRM Comment Period End

    12/00/05

    Final Action

    05/00/06

    Final Action Effective

    07/00/06

    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, Attn: CECW-MVD (3G81), 441 G

    Street NW, Washington, DC 20314-1000

    Phone: 202 761-4922

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

    RIN: 0710-AA55

  134. [bull] NAVIGATION REGULATIONS--BONNEVILLE LOCK AND DAM

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

    Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

    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

    10/00/05

    NPRM Comment Period End

    12/00/05

    Final Action

    05/00/06

    Final Action Effective

    06/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

    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

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)

  135. 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 will propose 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 will propose 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 is also proposing 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

    11/00/05

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/05

    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,

    Page 64521

    Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, CECW-MVD (3G81), 441 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20314-1000

    Phone: 202 761-4922

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

    RIN: 0710-AA60

  136. [bull] NAVIGATION REGULATIONS--LAKE WASHINGTON SHIP CANAL

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

    Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

    Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

    CFR Citation: 33 CFR 207.750

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is proposing to establish a procedure for modifying schedule operational hours at Lake Washington

    Ship Canal, Hiram H. Chittenden Locks in Seattle, Washington. This procedure would allow the operations manager of the locks to change the scheduled operational hours of the locks providing a 30-day notice and public comment period for any proposed change.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    05/25/05

    70 FR 30042

    NPRM Comment Period End

    07/25/05

    Final Action

    11/00/05

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

    Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

    Agency Contact: Michael Kidby, Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Attn: CECW-CO, 441 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20314

    Phone: 202 761-0250

    RIN: 0710-AA62

    Department of Defense (DOD)

    Long-Term Actions

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)

  137. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY; PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE NATIONAL

    ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    CFR Citation: 33 CFR 230

    Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Forester Einarsen

    Phone: 202 761-4700

    RIN: 0710-AA42

  138. REGULATORY PROGRAMS OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS, ENDANGERED SPECIES

    ACT; SCOPE OF ANALYSIS

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    CFR Citation: 33 CFR 325

    Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Federalism: Undetermined

    Agency Contact: Russell Kaiser

    Phone: 202 761-4614

    RIN: 0710-AA43

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

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    CFR Citation: 33 CFR 241

    Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Federalism: Undetermined

    Agency Contact: Janice Rasgus

    Phone: 202 761-7674

    RIN: 0710-AA44

  140. SPECIAL EVENTS RULE

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

    CFR Citation: 36 CFR 327

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    To Be

    Determined

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

    Agency Contact: Judy Rice

    Phone: 202 761-5541

    RIN: 0710-AA53

    Department of Defense (DOD)

    Long-Term Actions

    Department of the Navy (NAVY)

  141. SHIPBUILDING CAPABILITY PRESERVATION AGREEMENTS

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    CFR Citation: 48 CFR 5231 (New)

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    12/22/97

    62 FR 66826

    Interim Final Rule Effective 12/22/97

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    02/20/98

    Final Action

    To Be

    Determined

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Clarence Belton

    Phone: 703 693-4006

    Email: belton.clarence@hq.navy.mil

    RIN: 0703-AA50

    Page 64522

    Department of Defense (DOD)

    Completed Actions

    Department of the Navy (NAVY)

  142. RELEASE OF OFFICIAL INFORMATION FOR LITIGATION PURPOSES AND

    TESTIMONY BY DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY PERSONNEL

    Priority: Info./Admin./Other

    Legal Authority: 10 USC 7861

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 725

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: The Secretary of the Navy's sole delegate for service of process, the Navy General Counsel, is changing the address where the service of process documents shall be delivered. This action is being taken in order to streamline the service process and expedite legal response on behalf of the Department of the Navy.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Final Action

    03/17/05

    70 FR 12966

    Final Action Effective

    03/17/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: LT Samuel Wartell, Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, 1000 Navy Pentagon, Washington, DC 20350-1000

    Phone: 703 614-4473

    RIN: 0703-AA76

    Department of Defense (DOD)

    Proposed Rule Stage

    Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs (DODOASHA)

  143. 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

    10/00/05

    NPRM Comment Period End

    12/00/05

    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

  144. TRICARE; REVISION OF PARTICIPATING PROVIDERS REIMBURSEMENT RATE;

    TRICARE DENTAL PROGRAM (TDP)

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC 55

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule revises the requirements and procedures for the reimbursement of TRICARE Dental Program participating providers.

    Participating providers will no longer be reimbursed at the equivalent of a percentile of prevailing charges sufficiently above the 50th percentile of prevailing charges made for similar services in the same locality (region) or State, or the providers's actual charge, whichever is lower, less any cost-share amount due for authorized services.

    Specifically, the revision will require TRICARE Dental Program participating providers to be reimbursed in accordance with the contractor's network agreements, less any cost-share amount due for authorized services.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    08/31/05

    70 FR 51692

    NPRM Comment Period End

    10/31/05

    Final Action

    11/00/05

    Final Action Effective

    01/00/06

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

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

    Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, Department of Defense, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon,

    Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 681-0039

    RIN: 0720-AA92

    Department of Defense (DOD)

    Final Rule Stage

    Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs (DODOASHA)

  145. 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

    10/00/05

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Page 64523

    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-AA20

  146. 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

    10/00/05

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/05

    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

  147. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES

    (CHAMPUS); PROSTHETIC DEVICES

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule implements section 702 of the National Defense

    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Pub. L. 105-85), which authorizes purchase of prosthetic devices, as determined by the

    Secretary of Defense, to be necessary because of significant conditions resulting from trauma, congenital anomalies, or disease. The Act changes the existing limited provisions for prosthetic devices, expands coverage to include cost sharing of other prostheses; e.g., noses, ears, and fingers.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule Effective 05/20/99

    64 FR 45453

    Interim Final Rule

    08/20/99

    64 FR 45453

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    10/19/99

    Final Action

    10/00/05

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Federalism: Undetermined

    Agency Contact: Margaret Brown, Department of Defense, Office of

    Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon,

    Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 303 676-3581

    Fax: 303 676-3579

    Email: margaret.brown@tma.osd.mil

    RIN: 0720-AA49

  148. 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

    10/00/05

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/05

    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

  149. 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

    Page 64524

    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

    10/00/05

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/05

    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

  150. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES

    (CHAMPUS); METHODOLOGY FOR COVERAGE OF NIH-SPONSORED CLINICAL TRIALS

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule modifies the general prohibition against CHAMPUS cost-sharing of unproven drugs, devices, and medical treatments or procedures by adding a provision allowing a waiver of the prohibition in connection with clinical trials sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, if it is determined that such a waiver will promote access by covered beneficiaries to promising new treatments and contribute to the development of such treatments.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    05/31/00

    65 FR 34627

    NPRM Comment Period End

    07/31/00

    Final Rule

    01/31/01

    66 FR 8365

    Final Rule Effective

    03/02/01

    Final Rule Withdrawn

    02/07/01

    66 FR 9199

    Final Action

    10/00/05

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    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-AA57

  151. 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 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

    10/00/05

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/05

    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

  152. TRICARE; PRIME REMOTE FOR ACTIVE DUTY FAMILY MEMBERS

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule implements 10 U.S.C. 1079(p), as added by section 722(b) of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for

    Fiscal Year 2001. This rule provides coverage for medical care for active-duty family members who reside with an active-duty member of the

    Uniformed Services assigned to remote areas and eligible for the program known as TRICARE Prime Remote. Active-duty family members who enroll in TRICARE Prime Remote for Active-Duty Family Members (TPRADFM) will enjoy benefits generally comparable to TRICARE Prime enrollees including access standards, benefit coverage, and cost-shares.

    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

    10/00/05

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: LCDR Robert Styron, Department of Defense, Office of

    Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon,

    Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 703 681-0064

    RIN: 0720-AA68

    Page 64525

  153. 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

    10/00/05

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/05

    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

  154. TRICARE; WAIVER OF CERTAIN TRICARE DEDUCTIBLES; CLARIFICATION OF

    THE TRICARE PRIME ENROLLMENT PERIOD

    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 Fiscal Year 2000, which authorizes the Secretary of Defense to waive the TRICARE deductible in certain cases for care provided to a dependent of a member of a Reserve Component or the

    National Guard who is called to active duty for more than 30 days but less than 1 year. In implementing this rule, we are limiting this to

    Reserve Component and National Guard members called to active duty in support of contingency operations. The term ``contingency operations'' is defined at 10 U.S.C. 101(a)(13). This rule also establishes circumstances under which eligible beneficiaries may enroll in TRICARE

    Prime for a period of less than 1 year.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    04/18/02

    67 FR 19141

    NPRM Comment Period End

    06/17/02

    Interim Final Rule

    07/31/03

    68 FR 44882

    Interim Final Rule Effective 09/29/03

    Final Action

    10/00/05

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/05

    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

    RIN: 0720-AA72

  155. TRICARE; SUB-ACUTE CARE PROGRAM; UNIFORM SKILLED NURSING FACILITY

    BENEFIT; HOME HEALTH CARE BENEFIT; ADOPTING MEDICARE PAYMENT METHODS FOR

    SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES AND HOME HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule partially implements the TRICARE ``sub-acute and long-term care program reform'' enacted by Congress in the National

    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002, Public Law 107-107, specifically: (1) Establishment of ``an effective, efficient, and integrated sub-acute care benefits program,'' with skilled nursing facility and home health care benefits modeled after those of the

    Medicare Program; (2) adoption of Medicare payment methods for skilled nursing facility, home health care, and certain other institutional health care providers; (3) adoption of Medicare rules on balance billing of beneficiaries, prohibiting it by institutional providers and limiting it by non-institutional providers; and (4) change in the statutory exclusion of coverage for custodial and domiciliary care.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    06/13/02

    67 FR 40597

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    08/12/02

    Interim Final Rule Effective 08/12/02

    Final Action

    10/00/05

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: Federal

    Agency Contact: David E. Bennett, Department of Defense, Office of

    Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon,

    Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 303 676-3494

    Email: david.bennett@tma.osd.mil

    RIN: 0720-AA73

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

    FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003 (NDAA-03)

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC ch 55

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This interim final rule contains several provisions found in the NDAA-03 (Pub. L. 107-314). Specifically, this rule addresses eliminating the requirement for TRICARE preauthorization of inpatient mental health care for Medicare-eligible beneficiaries where Medicare is primary payer and has already authorized the care using Medicare certification of individual professional providers as sufficient documentation to also certify individual professional providers under

    TRICARE and expanding the TRICARE Dental Program eligibility for dependents of deceased members.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    Interim Final Rule

    11/19/03

    68 FR 65172

    Interim Final Rule Effective 11/19/03

    Page 64526

    Interim Final Rule Comment

    Period End

    01/20/04

    Final Action

    10/00/05

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/05

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Additional Information: This rule is effective 11/19/2003. The effective date for 32 CFR 199.4(a)(12)(ii)(e)(2) is 10/01/2003. The effective date for 32 CFR 199.13(c)(3)(ii)(e)(2) is 12/02/2002. The applicability date for 32 CFR 199.6(c)(2)(v) is for any TRICARE contract entered into on or after 12/02/2002.

    Agency Contact: Ann N. Fazzini, Department of Defense, Office of

    Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon,

    Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 303 676-3803

    RIN: 0720-AA85

  157. 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

    10/00/05

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/05

    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

  158. 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

    10/00/05

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/05

    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

  159. 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

    10/00/05

    Final Action Effective

    12/00/05

    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

  160. [bull] 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

    Page 64527

    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 USC 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

    Interim Final Rule Effective 11/21/05

    Final Action

    12/00/05

    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

    Department of Defense (DOD)

    Completed Actions

    Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs (DODOASHA)

  161. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES

    (CHAMPUS): ENURETIC DEVICES, BREAST RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, PFPWD VALID

    AUTHORIZATION PERIOD, EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule removes the exclusion of enuresis alarms, corrects contradictory language as it relates to breast reconstructive surgery, changes the valid period of an authorization for services and items under the Program for Persons With Disabilities, implements section 640 of Public Law 105-17, which establishes the CHAMPUS payment relationship for IDEA part C and items, and revises a statement to the paragraph at 32 CFR 199.4(g)(15)(i)(D).

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    11/15/00

    65 FR 68957

    NPRM Comment Period End

    01/16/01

    Final Action

    04/17/02

    67 FR 18825

    Final Action Effective

    05/17/02

    67 FR 18825

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Margaret Brown, Department of Defense, Office of

    Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon,

    Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 303 676-3581

    Fax: 303 676-3579

    Email: margaret.brown@tma.osd.mil

    Mike Kottyan, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for

    Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 303 676-3520

    RIN: 0720-AA70

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

    FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002 (NDAA-02) AND A TECHNICAL CORRECTION INCLUDED IN

    THE NDAA-03

    Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

    Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule proposes several changes to the TRICARE program that were enacted by Congress in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (NDAA-02), Public Law 107-107 (December 28, 2001).

    Specifically, (1) revisions to the definition of durable medical equipment (DME); (2) adoption of the same pricing methods for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) as are in effect for the Medicare program; (3) clarification that rehabilitative therapy is a TRICARE benefit; (4) addition of augmentative communication devices (ACD)/speech generating devices

    (SGD) as a TRICARE benefit; (5) addition of hearing aids for family members of active duty members as a TRICARE benefit; (6) revisions to the definition of prosthetics; (7) permanent authority for transitional health care for certain members separated from active duty; and (8) revisions to the time period of eligibility for transitional health care. This rule also addresses a technical correction found in section 706 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003

    (NDAA-03), Public Law 107-62, relating to transitional health care for dependents of certain members separated from active duty.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    04/16/03

    68 FR 18575

    NPRM Comment Period End

    06/16/03

    Final Action

    10/12/04

    69 FR 60547

    Final Action Effective

    12/13/04

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: Ann N. Fazzini, Department of Defense, Office of

    Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon,

    Washington, DC 20301

    Phone: 303 676-3803

    RIN: 0720-AA77

    Page 64528

  163. TRICARE; CHANGES TO NDAA FY02 AND TECHNICAL CORRECTION TO NDAA FY03

    Priority: Other Significant

    Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301

    CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199

    Legal Deadline: None

    Abstract: This rule makes several changes to the TRICARE program authorized by Congress in the NDAA-02 (Pub. L. 107-107, December 28, 2001). Specifically, revisions to the definition of durable medical equipment (DME); adoption of the same pricing methods for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) as are in effect for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS); clarification that rehabilitative therapy is a TRICARE benefit; addition of augmentative communication devices (ACD)/speech generating devices (SGDs) as a TRICARE benefit; addition of hearing aids for family members of active duty members as a TRICARE Basic Program benefit; revisions to the definition of prosthetics; permanent authority for transitional health care for certain members separated from active duty; and revisions to the time period of eligibility for transitional health care. This rule also addresses a technical correction found in section 706 of the Bob Stump NDAA-03, relating to transitional health care for dependents of certain members separated from active duty.

    Timetable:

    Action

    Date

    FR Cite

    NPRM

    04/16/03

    68 FR 18575

    NPRM Comment Period End

    06/16/03

    Final Action

    10/12/04

    69 FR 60547

    Final Action Effective

    12/13/04

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

    Small Entities Affected: No

    Government Levels Affected: None

    Agency Contact: 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: Duplicate of 0720-AA77

    RIN: 0720-AA89

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