Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Semi-annual agenda
May 16, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 93)
Unified Agenda
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Part XLV
Department of Defense
General Services Administration
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulation;
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION 48 CFR Ch. 1
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration
(GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
SUMMARY: This agenda provides summary descriptions of regulations being developed by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council in compliance with Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review.'' This agenda is being published to allow interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rulemaking process.
The Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division has attempted to list all regulations pending at the time of publication, except for minor and routine or repetitive actions; however, unanticipated requirements may result in the issuance of regulations that are not included in this agenda. There is no legal significance to the omission of an item from this listing. Also, the dates shown for the steps of each action are estimated and are not commitments to act on or by the dates shown.
Published proposed rules may be reviewed in their entirety at the Government's rulemaking website at http://www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Laurieann Duarte, Regulatory and
Federal Assistance Division, Room 4035, GS Building, Washington, DC 20405, (202) 501-4755.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DoD, GSA, and NASA, under their several statutory authorities, jointly issue and maintain the FAR through periodic issuance of changes published in the Federal Register and produced electronically as Federal Acquisition Circulars (FACs).
The electronic version of the FAR, including changes, can be accessed on the FAR website at http://www.acqnet.gov/FAR.
Dated: March 21, 2005.
Rodney P. Lantier,
Director, Contract Policy Division.
DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Proposed Rule Stage
Regulation
Sequence
Title
Identifier
Number
Number
3605
FAR Case 2004-019, Earned Value Management System (EVMS).............................. 9000-AK16
DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Final Rule Stage
Regulation
Sequence
Title
Identifier
Number
Number
3606
FAR Case 2003-023, Purchases From Federal Prison Industries--Requirement for Market
9000-AJ91
Research..............................................................................
DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Long-Term Actions
Regulation
Sequence
Title
Identifier
Number
Number
3607
FAR Case 1989-093, Implementation of the Anti-Lobbying Statute........................ 9000-AD76 3608
FAR Case 1998-020, Hazardous Material Safety Data..................................... 9000-AJ21 3609
FAR Case 2001-021, Training and Education Cost Principle.............................. 9000-AJ38 3610
FAR Case 2000-305, Commercially Available Off-the-Shelf Items......................... 9000-AJ55 3611
FAR Case 1999-402, FAR Part 27 Rewrite in Plain Language.............................. 9000-AJ64 3612
FAR Case 2001-031, Deferred Compensation and Post-Retirement Benefits Other Than
9000-AJ67
Pensions.............................................................................. 3613
FAR Case 2003-008, Share-in-Savings Contracting....................................... 9000-AJ74 3614
FAR Case 2002-004, Labor Standards for Contracts Involving Construction............... 9000-AJ79 3615
FAR Case 2003-002, Reimbursement of Relocation Costs on a Lump-Sum Basis.............. 9000-AJ81 3616
FAR Case 2002-005, Transportation: Standard Industry Practices........................ 9000-AJ84 3617
FAR Case 2004-005, Gains and Losses................................................... 9000-AJ93 3618
FAR Case 2004-003, Payment Withholding................................................ 9000-AJ94 3619
FAR Case 2004-004, Incentives for Use of Performance-Based Contracting for Services... 9000-AJ97 3620
FAR Case 2002-015, Government Property Rental and Special Tooling..................... 9000-AJ99 3621
FAR Case 2003-018, Performance-Based Service Acquisition.............................. 9000-AK00 3622
FAR Case 2003-029, Powers of Attorney for Bid Bonds................................... 9000-AK01
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3623
FAR Case 2003-015, Applicability of SDB and HUBZone Price Evaluation Factor........... 9000-AK02 3624
FAR Case 2003-025, Telecommuting for Federal Contractors.............................. 9000-AK03 3625
FAR Case 2004-010, Notification of Employee Rights--Union Dues and Fees............... 9000-AK04 3626
FAR Case 2004-006, Accounting for Unallowable Costs................................... 9000-AK06 3627
FAR Case 2003-027, Additional Commercial Contract Types............................... 9000-AK07 3628
FAR Case 2004-007, Federal Technical Data Solution.................................... 9000-AK08 3629
FAR Case 2004-027, Free Trade Agreements -- Australia and Morocco..................... 9000-AK09 3630
FAR Case 2003-024, Elimination of Certain Subcontract Notification Requirements....... 9000-AK10 3631
FAR Case 2004-037, Increased Justification and Approval Threshold for DoD, NASA, and
9000-AK12
Coast Guard........................................................................... 3632
FAR Case 2002-004, Labor Standards for Contracts Involving Construction............... 9000-AK13 3633
FAR Case 2004-036, Landscaping and Pest Control Services.............................. 9000-AK14 3634
FAR Case 2004-001, Improvements in Contracting for Architect-Engineer Services........ 9000-AK15
DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Completed Actions
Regulation
Sequence
Title
Identifier
Number
Number
3635
FAR Case 1999-025, Cost Accounting Standards Administration........................... 9000-AI70 3636
FAR Case 2002-021, Subcontracts for Commercial Items and Commercial Components........ 9000-AJ75 3637
FAR Case 2001-018, Applicability of the Cost Principles and Penalties for Unallowable
9000-AJ77
Costs................................................................................. 3638
FAR Case 2002-023, Excluded Parties System Enhancement................................ 9000-AJ78 3639
FAR Case 2002-024, Electronic Representations and Certifications...................... 9000-AJ80 3640
FAR Case 2003-022, Special Emergency Procurement Authority............................ 9000-AJ88 3641
FAR Case 2003-010, Mentor-Protege Program--Delegation of Approval Authority for Mentor- 9000-AJ90
Protege Agreements.................................................................... 3642
FAR Case 2004-002, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns............. 9000-AJ92 3643
FAR Case 2003-021, Nonavailable Articles--Policy...................................... 9000-AJ95 3644
FAR Case 2004-020, Section 508 Micropurchases Exemption............................... 9000-AK05 3645
FAR Case 2004-034, Extension of Authority for Use of Simplified Acquisition Procedures 9000-AK11 for Certain Commercial Items, Test Program............................................
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR) Proposed Rule Stage
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[bull] FAR CASE 2004-019, EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EVMS)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 7; 48 CFR 34; 48 CFR 42; 48 CFR 52; . .
.
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement earned value management system (EVMS) policy. FAR coverage is essential to help standardize the use of EVMS across the Government.
The rule specifically impacts contracting officers, program managers, and contractors with earned value management systems. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
04/08/05
70 FR 17946
NPRM Comment Period End
06/07/05
Final Action
To Be
Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AK16
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Final Rule Stage
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FAR CASE 2003-023, PURCHASES FROM FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES--
REQUIREMENT FOR MARKET RESEARCH
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 8; 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 42; 48 CFR 52
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 637 of Division F of the Consolidated Appropriations
Act, 2004. Section 637 provides that no fiscal year 2004 funds shall be expended for purchase of a product or service offered by Federal Prison
Industries, Inc., unless the agency making the purchase determines that the offered product or service provides the best value to the buying agency. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Interim Final Rule
03/26/04
69 FR 16148
Interim Final Rule Effective 03/26/04
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End
05/25/04
Interim Final Rule
04/11/05
70 FR 18954
Interim Final Rule Effective 04/11/05
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End
06/10/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AJ91
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR) Long-Term Actions
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FAR CASE 1989-093, IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ANTI-LOBBYING STATUTE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 101-121, sec 319
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 3; 48 CFR 52
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 319 of Public Law 101-121, which added a new section 1352 to title 31 U.S.C. entitled ``Limitation on Use of Appropriated
Funds To Influence Certain Federal Contracting and Financial
Transactions.'' Section 319 generally prohibits recipients of Federal contracts, grants, and loans from using appropriated funds for lobbying the executive or legislative branches of the Federal Government in connection with a specific contract, grant, or loan. Section 319 also requires that each person who requests or receives a Federal contract, grant, or cooperative agreement, in excess of $100,000, or a loan or
Federal commitment to insure or guarantee a loan, in excess of
$150,000, must disclose lobbying with other than appropriated funds.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Interim Final Rule
01/30/90
55 FR 3190
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End
04/02/90
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Federal
URL For More Information: www.regulations.gov
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AD76
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FAR CASE 1998-020, HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 23; 48 CFR 52
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to revise the policies and procedures for contractor submission of
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs). This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
01/04/02
67 FR 632
NPRM Comment Period End
03/05/02
NPRM
03/03/04
69 FR 10118
NPRM Comment Period End
05/03/04
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
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Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
Related RIN: Previously reported as 9000-AI87
RIN: 9000-AJ21
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FAR CASE 2001-021, TRAINING AND EDUCATION COST PRINCIPLE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to revise the ``Training and Education Costs'' cost principle. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
05/15/02
67 FR 34810
Correction
06/11/02
67 FR 40136
NPRM Comment Period End
07/15/02
NPRM
01/29/04
69 FR 4436
NPRM Comment Period End
03/29/04
Final Action
To Be
Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AJ38
-
FAR CASE 2000-305, COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE OFF-THE-SHELF ITEMS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 3; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 23; 48
CFR 25; 48 CFR 27; 48 CFR 44; 48 CFR 47; 48 CFR 52; . . .
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 4203 of the Federal Acquisition Reform Act (Pub. L. 104-106) (the Act) with respect to Commercially Available Off-the-Shelf
Item Acquisitions. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated
September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
ANPRM
01/30/03
68 FR 4874
ANPRM Comment Period End
03/31/03
NPRM
01/15/04
69 FR 2448
NPRM Comment Period End
03/15/04
Final Action
To Be
Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AJ55
-
FAR CASE 1999-402, FAR PART 27 REWRITE IN PLAIN LANGUAGE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 27; 48 CFR 52; . .
.
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to clarify, streamline, and update guidance and clauses on patents, data, and copyrights to provide a more logical presentation of this complex material. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated
September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
05/28/03
68 FR 31790
NPRM Comment Period End
07/28/03
Final Action
To Be
Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AJ64
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FAR CASE 2001-031, DEFERRED COMPENSATION AND POST-RETIREMENT
BENEFITS OTHER THAN PENSIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31; 48 CFR 52
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) are proposing to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) by revising the paragraphs of the
``compensation for personal services'' cost principle relating to deferred compensation and post-retirement benefits other than pensions.
This is not a significant regulatory action and, therefore, was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5
U.S.C. 804.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
06/03/03
68 FR 33326
NPRM Comment Period End
08/04/03
Final Action
To Be
Determined
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AJ67
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FAR CASE 2003-008, SHARE-IN-SAVINGS CONTRACTING
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c); PL 107- 347, sec 210
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 16; 48 CFR 39
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, September 16, 2003.
Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 210 of the E-Government Act of 2002, Public Law 107- 347. Section 210 authorizes Governmentwide use of share-in-saving (SIS) contracts for information technology (IT). This regulatory action is subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not major rule under 5
U.S.C. 804.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
ANPRM
10/01/03
68 FR 56613
Correction
10/15/03
68 FR 59447
ANPRM Comment Period End
10/31/03
68 FR 56613
NPRM
07/02/04
69 FR 40514
NPRM Comment Period End
08/31/04
Final Action
To Be
Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AJ74
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FAR CASE 2002-004, LABOR STANDARDS FOR CONTRACTS INVOLVING
CONSTRUCTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 49 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 52; 48 CFR 53
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the revised definitions of ``Construction'' and ``site of the work'' in the Department of Labor (DOL) regulations. In addition, the
Councils are proposing to clarify several definitions relating to labor standards for contracts involving construction and make requirements for flow down of labor clauses more precise. This rule was not subject to review under Office of Management and Budget review under Executive
Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
12/23/03
68 FR 74404
NPRM Comment Period End
02/23/04
Final Action
To Be
Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AJ79
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FAR CASE 2003-002, REIMBURSEMENT OF RELOCATION COSTS ON A LUMP-SUM
BASIS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to expand the use of reimbursement on a lump-sum basis to certain types of employee relocation costs. This regulatory action was not subject to
Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
12/11/03
68 FR 69264
NPRM Comment Period End
02/09/04
Final Action
To Be
Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AJ81
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FAR CASE 2002-005, TRANSPORTATION: STANDARD INDUSTRY PRACTICES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 42; 48 CFR 47; 48 CFR 52; 48 CFR 53
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement changes to the Interstate Transportation Act, which abolished tariff-filing requirements for motor carriers of freight and the
Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC). Also, the rule implements changes to the Federal Management Regulation that require use of commercial bills of lading for domestic shipments. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5
U.S.C. 804.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
01/27/04
69 FR 4004
NPRM Comment Period End
03/29/04
Final Action
To Be
Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Page 27827
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AJ84
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FAR CASE 2004-005, GAINS AND LOSSES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation to revise cost principle at FAR 31.205-16, Gains and Losses, on disposition or impairment of depreciable property or other capital assets. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
05/21/04
69 FR 29380
NPRM Comment Period End
07/20/04
Final Action
To Be
Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AJ93
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FAR CASE 2004-003, PAYMENT WITHHOLDING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 14; 48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 52
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation by removing the requirement that a contracting officer withhold 5 percent of the payments due under a time-and-materials or labor-hour contract, unless otherwise prescribed in the contract schedule. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
05/25/04
69 FR 29838
NPRM Comment Period End
07/26/04
Final Action
To Be
Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AJ94
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FAR CASE 2004-004, INCENTIVES FOR USE OF PERFORMANCE-BASED
CONTRACTING FOR SERVICES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 4; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 37; 48 CFR 52; . .
.
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement sections 1431 and 1433 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (Pub. L. 108-136). This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive
Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This is not a major rule under 5
U.S.C. 804.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Interim Final Rule
06/18/04
69 FR 34226
Interim Final Rule Effective 06/18/04
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End
08/17/04
Final Action
To Be
Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AJ97
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FAR CASE 2002-015, GOVERNMENT PROPERTY RENTAL AND SPECIAL TOOLING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 45; 48 CFR 52
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to incorporate Class Deviation 98-00010, Use and Charges, which has been applicable to the Department of Defense since 1998. This deviation is appropriate for application across the Federal Government. The change clarifies the basis for determining the rental charges for the use of
Government property and is intended to promote the dual use of such property. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated
September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
The Paperwork Reduction Act (Pub. L. 104-13) does apply.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
07/15/04
69 FR 42544
NPRM Comment Period End
09/13/04
Final Action
To Be
Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA
Page 27828
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AJ99
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FAR CASE 2003-018, PERFORMANCE-BASED SERVICE ACQUISITION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 7; 48 CFR 11; 48 CFR 16; 48 CFR 37; 48
CFR 39; 48 CFR 12; . . .
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to change the terms performance-based contracting (PBC) and performance- based service contracting (PBSC) to performance-based acquisition (PBA) or performance-based service acquisition (PBSA) in areas of the FAR where appropriate. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated
September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
07/21/04
69 FR 43712
NPRM Comment Period End
09/20/04
Final Action
To Be
Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AK00
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FAR CASE 2003-029, POWERS OF ATTORNEY FOR BID BONDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 28
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to establish that a copy of an original power of attorney, including a photocopy or facsimile copy, when submitted in support of a bid bond, is sufficient evidence of the authority to bind the surety. The authenticity and enforceability of the power of attorney at the time of the bid opening will be treated as a matter of responsibility. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
08/23/04
69 FR 51936
NPRM Comment Period End
10/22/04
Final Action
To Be
Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AK01
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FAR CASE 2003-015, APPLICABILITY OF SDB AND HUBZONE PRICE
EVALUATION FACTOR
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 52
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) at the request of the Small Business Administration, in order to remove some of the exceptions to the applicability of the Small Disadvantaged
Business (SDB) and HUBZone price evaluation factor. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under
Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
09/02/04
69 FR 53780
NPRM Comment Period End
11/01/04
Final Action
To Be
Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AK02
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FAR CASE 2003-025, TELECOMMUTING FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTORS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 7; 48 CFR 11; 48 CFR 13; 48 CFR 15
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 1428 of the Services Acquisition Reform Act of 2003, title XIV of Public Law 108-136, Authorization of Telecommuting for
Federal Contractors. This regulatory action was not subject to review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Interim Final Rule
10/05/04
69 FR 59701
Interim Final Rule Effective 10/05/04
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End
12/06/04
Final Action
To Be
Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Page 27829
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AK03
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FAR CASE 2004-010, NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS--UNION DUES AND
FEES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 52
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order 13201, Notification of Employee Rights
Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees. This regulatory action was not subject to review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13) is deemed to apply because the rule contains information collection requirements already covered by DOL rulemaking at 69 FR 16376.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Interim Final Rule
12/20/04
69 FR 76352
Interim Final Rule Effective 12/20/04
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End
02/18/05
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AK04
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FAR CASE 2004-006, ACCOUNTING FOR UNALLOWABLE COSTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) by revising FAR 31.201-6, Accounting for Unallowable Costs. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
09/28/04
69 FR 58014
NPRM Comment Period End
11/29/04
Final Action
To Be
Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AK06
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FAR CASE 2003-027, ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL CONTRACT TYPES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137 ; 42 USC 2473(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 10; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 16; 48 CFR 52; . .
.
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This advance notice of proposed rulemaking is being issued to solicit comments that can be used to assist in the implementation of section 1432 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (Pub. L. 108-136) in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and
Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.
This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
ANPRM
09/20/04
69 FR 56316
ANPRM Comment Period End
11/19/04
Final Action
To Be
Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AK07
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FAR CASE 2004-007, FEDERAL TECHNICAL DATA SOLUTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 7
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to provide for the access and distribution of solicitation requirements or other documents (e.g., technical specifications, maps, building designs, schedules, etc.) when controls are necessary according to agency procedures through the Federal Technical Data Solution (FedTeds) website in lieu of the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE). This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
11/01/04
69 FR 63436
NPRM Comment Period End
01/03/05
Final Action
To Be
Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AK08
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[bull] FAR CASE 2004-027, FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS -- AUSTRALIA AND
MOROCCO
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 6; 48 CFR 9; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 14; 48
CFR 17; 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 52; . . .
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement new Free Trade Agreements with Australia and Morocco as approved by Congress (Pub. L. 108-286 and 108-302). These Free Trade
Agreements are scheduled to go into effect January 1, 2005. This was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive
Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Interim Final Rule
12/28/04
69 FR 77870
Interim Final Rule Effective 01/01/05
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End
02/28/05
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13) does apply.
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AK09
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[bull] FAR CASE 2003-024, ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN SUBCONTRACT
NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 44
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council (the Councils) have agreed to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation language regarding advance notification requirements. This change is required to implement section 842 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004, Public Law 108-136, which resulted in revisions to 10 U.S.C. 2306(e).
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Interim Final Rule
03/09/05
70 FR 11761
Interim Final Rule Effective 03/09/05
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End
05/09/05
Final Action
To Be
Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AK10
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[bull] FAR CASE 2004-037, INCREASED JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL
THRESHOLD FOR DOD, NASA, AND COAST GUARD
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 6
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to increase the justification and approval thresholds for DoD, NASA, and the U.S. Coast Guard. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated
September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Interim Final Rule
03/09/05
70 FR 11739
Interim Final Rule Effective 03/09/05
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End
05/09/05
Final Action
To Be
Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AK12
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[bull] FAR CASE 2002-004, LABOR STANDARDS FOR CONTRACTS INVOLVING
CONSTRUCTION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 52; 48 CFR 53
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the revised definitions of ``construction'' and ``site of the work'' in the Department of Labor (DOL) regulations and definitions relating to labor standards for contracts involving construction and made requirements for flow down of labor clauses more precise. This regulatory action was subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
12/23/03
68 FR 74404
NPRM Comment Period End
02/23/04
Final Action
To Be
Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Page 27831
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AK13
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[bull] FAR CASE 2004-036, LANDSCAPING AND PEST CONTROL SERVICES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 52
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to add landscaping and pest control services to FAR subpart 19.10, the
Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. This revision implements section 821 of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005, Public Law 108-375, which amends section 717 of the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration
Program Act of 1988 (15 U.S.C. 644 note). This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive
Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Interim Final Rule
03/09/05
70 FR 11740
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End
05/09/05
Interim Final Rule Effective 03/09/05
Final Action
To Be
Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AK14
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[bull] FAR CASE 2004-001, IMPROVEMENTS IN CONTRACTING FOR
ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SERVICES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 8; 48 CFR 16; 48 CFR 36
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 1427(b) of the Services Acquisition Reform Act of 2003 (title XIV of Pub. L. 108-136). This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5
U.S.C. 804.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Interim Final Rule
03/09/05
70 FR 11737
Interim Final Rule Effective 03/09/05
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End
05/09/05
Final Action
To Be
Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AK15
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR) Completed Actions
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FAR CASE 1999-025, COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 30; 48 CFR 52
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
03/09/05
70 FR 11743
Final Action Effective
04/08/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AI70
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FAR CASE 2002-021, SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS AND
COMMERCIAL COMPONENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 44; 48 CFR 52
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
03/09/05
70 FR 11762
Final Action Effective
03/09/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AJ75
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FAR CASE 2001-018, APPLICABILITY OF THE COST PRINCIPLES AND
PENALTIES FOR UNALLOWABLE COSTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 15; 48 CFR 31; 48 CFR 42
Page 27832
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
12/20/04
69 FR 76356
Final Action Effective
01/19/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AJ77
-
FAR CASE 2002-023, EXCLUDED PARTIES SYSTEM ENHANCEMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 9; 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 28; 48 CFR 44; 48
CFR 52
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
12/20/04
69 FR 76347
Final Action Effective
01/19/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AJ78
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FAR CASE 2002-024, ELECTRONIC REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 14; 48 CFR 15; 48 CFR 52
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
12/20/04
69 FR 76341
Final Action Effective
01/01/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AJ80
-
FAR CASE 2003-022, SPECIAL EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 10; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 13; 48 CFR 15; 48
CFR 19; 48 CFR 25; . . .
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
12/20/04
69 FR 76350
Final Action Effective
01/19/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AJ88
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FAR CASE 2003-010, MENTOR-PROTEGE PROGRAM--DELEGATION OF APPROVAL
AUTHORITY FOR MENTOR-PROTEGE AGREEMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 19
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
12/20/04
69 FR 76355
Final Action Effective
01/19/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AJ90
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FAR CASE 2004-002, SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS
CONCERNS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 6; 48 CFR 13; 48 CFR 14; 48
CFR 15; 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 33; 48 CFR 36; 48 CFR 52
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
03/23/05
70 FR 14950
Final Action Effective
03/23/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AJ92
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FAR CASE 2003-021, NONAVAILABLE ARTICLES--POLICY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 25
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
03/09/05
70 FR 11742
Final Action Effective
04/08/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AJ95
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FAR CASE 2004-020, SECTION 508 MICROPURCHASES EXEMPTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 39
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Interim Final Rule
10/05/04
69 FR 59702
Interim Final Rule Effective 10/05/04
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End
12/06/04
Final Action
04/11/05
70 FR 18958
Final Action Effective
04/11/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AK05
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[bull] FAR CASE 2004-034, EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR USE OF
SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ITEMS, TEST
PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 13
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to extend the timeframe to use the test program for commercial items. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
03/09/05
70 FR 11740
Final Action Effective
04/08/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurie Duarte, FAR Secretariat (MVA), DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), Room 4033, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4225
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurie.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 9000-AK11
FR Doc. 05-6007 Filed 05-13-05; 8:45 am
BILLING CODE 6820-EP-S
