Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Semi-annual agenda
May 16, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 93)
Unified Agenda
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General Services Administration
Part XXVII
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 41 CFR Chs. 101, 102, 105, 300, 301, 302, 303, and 304 48 CFR Ch. 5
Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions
AGENCY: General Services Administration (GSA).
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
SUMMARY: This agenda announces the proposed regulatory actions that GSA plans for the next 12 months and those that were completed since the fall 2004 edition. This agenda was developed under the guidelines in an
Office of Management and Budget memorandum. GSA's purpose in publishing this agenda is to allow interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rulemaking process. GSA also invites interested persons to recommend existing significant regulations for review to determine whether they should be modified or eliminated. Proposed rules may be reviewed in their entirety at the Government's rulemaking website at http://www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ralph De Stefano, Regulatory and
Federal Assistance Publication Division, (202) 501-1758.
Dated: March 29, 2005.
G. Martin Wagner,
Associate Administrator, Office of Governmentwide Policy.
General Services Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
Regulation
Sequence
Title
Identifier
Number
Number
3293
General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) Case 2005-G501; Federal
3090-AI06
Agency Retail Pharmacy Program........................................................ 3294
Federal Management Regulation (FMR) Amendment 2003-2; FMR Case 2003-102-1; Mail
3090-AH13
Management............................................................................ 3295
Federal Management Regulation (FMR) Case 2004-102-1; Disposition of Personal Property. 3090-AH93
General Services Administration--Final Rule Stage
Regulation
Sequence
Title
Identifier
Number
Number
3296
General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) Case 2002-G503, Tax
3090-AH03
Adjustment............................................................................ 3297
General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) Amendment 2004-04; Case
3090-AI00 2004-G509; Access to the Federal Procurement Data System.............................. 3298
Federal Property Management Regulations (FPMR) Case 2004-101-1; Disposition of Seized, 3090-AH11
Forfeited, Voluntarily Abandoned, and Unclaimed Personal Property..................... 3299
Federal Management Regulation; FMR Case 2004-102-7; Donations, Exchange/Sale, and
3090-AI04
Foreign Gifts.........................................................................
General Services Administration--Long-Term Actions
Regulation
Sequence
Title
Identifier
Number
Number
3300
General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) Case 2004-G503,
3090-AH17
Clarification of HUBZone.............................................................. 3301
General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) Case 2004-G502;
3090-AH97
Debarment, Suspension, and Ineligibility.............................................. 3302
Federal Property Management Regulations; Enforcement of Nondiscrimination on the Basis 3090-AE32 of Handicap in Federally Assisted Programs............................................ 3303
Federal Property Management Regulations; Discrimination Prohibited on the Basis of Age 3090-AH46 3304
Federal Property Management Regulations; Nondiscrimination in Programs Receiving
3090-AH47
Federal Financial Assistance.......................................................... 3305
General Services Administration; Office of Civil Rights; Nondiscrimination Based on
3090-AH48
Sex in All Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Surplus Property................. 3306
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving
3090-AH49
Federal Financial Assistance.......................................................... 3307
General Services Administration; Office of Civil Rights; Enforcement of
3090-AH59
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Programs and Activities Conducted by
General Services Administration....................................................... 3308
Federal Property Management Regulations; Telecommunications Management................ 3090-AG03 3309
Federal Property Management Regulations (FPMR) Case 2003-101-1; Disposition of
3090-AH21
Personal Property With Special Handling Requirements.................................. 3310
Federal Management Regulation; Motor Vehicle Management............................... 3090-AH68 3311
Federal Property Management Regulation (FPMR) Case 2003-101-2; Federal Management
3090-AH80
Regulation (FMR) Case 2003-102-3; Supply and Procurement..............................
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3312
Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) Case 2003-309; Relocation Allowances.................. 3090-AH91 3313
Federal Property Management Regulations (FPMR) Case 2003-101-3; Federal Management
3090-AG33
Regulation (FMR) Case 2004-102-5; Pricing Policy for Occupancy in GSA Space...........
General Services Administration--Completed Actions
Regulation
Sequence
Title
Identifier
Number
Number
3314
General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) Case 2004-G504, Guidance 3090-AH30 on Electronic Funds Transfer.......................................................... 3315
General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) Case 2002-G501,
3090-AH67
FedBizOpps Notice on Charging for E-mail Notification Service......................... 3316
General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) Amendment 2004-05; Case
3090-AH98 2004-G501; Disputes and Appeals....................................................... 3317
General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) Amendment 2005-01; Case
3090-AI07 2004-G508; Deviations................................................................. 3318
Federal Management Regulation (FMR) Amendment 2005-02; FMR Case 2004-102-6;
3090-AI01
Interagency Reports Management Program................................................ 3319
Federal Management Regulation (FMR) Amendment 2005-1; Case 2004-102-8; Change in
3090-AI02
Consumer Price Index Minimal Value.................................................... 3320
Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) Amendment 2005-01; FTR Case 2005-301; Privately Owned
3090-AI03
Vehicle Mileage Reimbursement......................................................... 3321
Federal Travel Regulation; Case 2005-302; Relocation Income Tax (RIT) Allowance Tax
3090-AI05
Tables--2005 Update...................................................................
General Services Administration (GSA)
Proposed Rule Stage
OFFICE OF ACQUISITION POLICY
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[bull] GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION
(GSAR) CASE 2005-G501; FEDERAL AGENCY RETAIL PHARMACY PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 538; 48 CFR 552
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) is proposing to amend the General Services Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) to add a new subpart and clause required by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), consistent with congressional intent under section 603 of the Veterans
Health Care Act of 1992 (VHCA), that certain Federal agencies (i.e.,
VA, Department of Defense (DoD), Public Health Service (including the
Indian Health Service), and the Coast Guard) have access to Federal pricing for pharmaceuticals purchased for their beneficiaries.
GSA is responsible for the schedules program and rules related to its operation. Under GSA's delegation of authority, the VA procures medical supplies under the VA Federal Supply Schedule program. VA and DoD seek this amendment. This new subpart adds a clause unique to the virtual depot system established by a Federal Agency Retail Pharmacy Program utilizing contracted retail pharmacies as part of a centralized pharmaceutical commodity management program. At this time, only DoD has a program in place, and the rule would facilitate DoD's access to
Federal pricing offered on Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) pharmaceutical contracts for covered drugs purchased by DoD and dispensed to TRICARE beneficiaries through retail pharmacies in the TRICARE network.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
04/12/05
70 FR 19045
NPRM Comment Period End
06/13/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
URL For Public Comments: www.acqnet.gov/gsam/gsamcomments.html
Agency Contact: Ralph J Destefano, Director, General Services
Administration, 1800 F Street, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-1758
Fax: 202-501-4067
Email: ralph.destefano@gsa.gov
RIN: 3090-AI06
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OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTWIDE POLICY
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FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION (FMR) AMENDMENT 2003-2; FMR CASE 2003-102-1; MAIL MANAGEMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 44 USC 2904; 40 USC 121(c)
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 102-192
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The interim rule published in the Federal Register at 67 FR 38896, June 6, 2002, revised FPMR 101-9 and moved it into the Federal
Management Regulation at 102-192. The new rule, rewritten in plain language, established four requirements at the agency level.
Specifically, all agencies must (1) have written security plans at the agency and facility level; (2) ensure that mail costs are identified at the program level; (3) ensure that all payments to the United States
Postal Service are made using commercial payment processes (i.e., not using the Postal Service's Official Mail Accounting System)--the effective date of this requirement will be October 1, 2003; and (4) have performance measures for mail operations. In addition, the new rule requires all agencies that spend over $1 million per year on postage to send GSA an annual report that states the total amounts spent on postage, verifies that facility security plans have been reviewed at the agency level, identifies performance measures in use, and describes the agency's plans to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their mail operations.
This second interim rule amended the Federal Management Regulation
(FMR) to extend the deadline for agencies to convert to commercial payment to the United States Postal Service instead of the Official
Mail Accounting System (OMAS). This rule amended the interim rule published in the Federal Register at 67 FR 38896, June 6, 2002, to reflect the extension of the deadline from October 1, 2003, to December 31, 2003.
The FMR and corresponding documents are available via the Internet at http://www.gsa.gov.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
05/29/01
66 FR 29067
NPRM Comment Period End
07/30/01
NPRM Comment Period Extended 07/31/01
66 FR 39473
NPRM Comment Period End
09/28/01
Interim Final Rule
06/06/02
67 FR 38896
Interim Final Rule Effective 06/06/02
Interim Final Rule
09/29/03
68 FR 56112
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End
11/28/03
NPRM
05/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Henry Maury, Senior Policy Analyst, Office of
Transportation and Personal Property (MT), General Services
Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 208-7928
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: henry.maury@gsa.gov
RIN: 3090-AH13
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FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION (FMR) CASE 2004-102-1; DISPOSITION
OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c)
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 102-35
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) proposes amending the Federal Management Regulation (FMR) by revising coverage on personal property and moving it into subchapter B of the FMR. This proposed rule adds a new part to subchapter B of the FMR to provide an overview of the property disposal regulation and provide definitions for terms found in FMR parts 102-36 through 102-42, as well as Federal
Property Management Regulations (FPMR) parts 101-42 and 101-48. The
FPMR parts will be included in the FMR in the near future.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
05/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Robert Holcombe, Director, Personal Property Management
Policy Division, General Services Administration, 1800 F Street NW,
Room 1221A, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3828
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: robert.holcombe@gsa.gov
RIN: 3090-AH93
General Services Administration (GSA)
Final Rule Stage
OFFICE OF ACQUISITION POLICY
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION (GSAR) CASE 2002-G503, TAX ADJUSTMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 552.270-30
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking establishes a provision at GSAR 552.270-30,
Tax Adjustment. The provision outlines the methodology for calculating real estate taxes for use in solicitations for offers for acquisition of leasehold interests in real property.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
05/25/00
65 FR 33799
NPRM Comment Period End
07/24/00
Final Action
05/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
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Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, Regulatory Secretariat,
Office of the Chief Acquisition Officer, General Services
Administration, Room 4035, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 3090-AH03
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[bull] GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION
(GSAR) AMENDMENT 2004-04; CASE 2004-G509; ACCESS TO THE FEDERAL
PROCUREMENT DATA SYSTEM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 504
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) is amending the
General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) by adding coverage to specify the rate that will be charged to non-governmental entities in exchange for permitting them to establish a direct computer connection with the Federal Procurement Data System database.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Interim Final Rule
12/28/04
69 FR 77661
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End
02/28/05
Final Action
05/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, Regulatory Secretariat,
Office of the Chief Acquisition Officer, General Services
Administration, Room 4035, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 3090-AI00
OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTWIDE POLICY
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FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS (FPMR) CASE 2004-101-1;
DISPOSITION OF SEIZED, FORFEITED, VOLUNTARILY ABANDONED, AND UNCLAIMED
PERSONAL PROPERTY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 552; 40 USC 121(c); 40 USC 1306
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-48; 41 CFR 102-41
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The General Services Administration is proposing to amend the
Federal Property Management Regulations (FPMR) by revising coverage on utilization, donation, or disposal of abandoned and forfeited personal property and moving it into the Federal Management Regulation (FMR). A cross-reference is added to the FPMR to direct readers to the coverage in the FMR. The FMR coverage is written in plain language to provide agencies with updated regulatory material that is easy to read and understand.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
03/29/05
70 FR 15792
NPRM Comment Period End
04/28/05
Final Action
05/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Robert Holcombe, Director, Personal Property Management
Policy Division, General Services Administration, 1800 F Street NW,
Room 1221A, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3828
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: robert.holcombe@gsa.gov
RIN: 3090-AH11
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[bull] FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION; FMR CASE 2004-102-7;
DONATIONS, EXCHANGE/SALE, AND FOREIGN GIFTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 549; 40 USC 121(c)
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 102-37; 41 CFR 102-39; 41 CFR 102-42
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The General Services Administration is amending the Federal
Management Regulation language that pertains to personal property by correcting references to outdated or superceded provisions of law or regulation; correcting text to be in conformance with revised laws, regulation, or Federal agency responsibilities; and clarifying text where the intended meaning could be updated or made clearer.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
05/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Robert Holcombe, Director, Personal Property Management
Policy Division, General Services Administration, 1800 F Street NW,
Room 1221A, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3828
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: robert.holcombe@gsa.gov
RIN: 3090-AI04
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General Services Administration (GSA)
Long-Term Actions
OFFICE OF ACQUISITION POLICY
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION (GSAR) CASE 2004-G503, CLARIFICATION OF HUBZONE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 6.205; 48 CFR 552.270
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking will clarify how the HUBZone program applies to acquiring leasehold interests in real property.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
To Be
Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, Regulatory Secretariat,
Office of the Chief Acquisition Officer, General Services
Administration, Room 4035, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 3090-AH17
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION (GSAR) CASE 2004-G502; DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, AND INELIGIBILITY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 509.4
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The General Services Administration proposed amending General
Services Administration Acquisition Regulation section 509.406-3(d) to add an additional procedure to the decisionmaking process for the debarment and suspension of parties.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
06/18/04
69 FR 34248
NPRM Comment Period End
08/17/04
Final Action
To Be
Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, Regulatory Secretariat,
Office of the Chief Acquisition Officer, General Services
Administration, Room 4035, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 3090-AH97
OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS
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FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS; ENFORCEMENT OF
NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED
PROGRAMS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 29 USC 794
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-8.3; 41 CFR 102-7
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-8.3 in plain language and moves it into the Federal Management Regulation at 102-7. The revised regulation updates coverage for enforcement of section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, in federally assisted programs or activities to include a cross-reference to the Uniform Federal
Accessibility Standards.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
To Be
Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Agency Contact: Regina Budd, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of
Civil Rights, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4571
Email: regina.budd@gsa.gov
RIN: 3090-AE32
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FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS; DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED
ON THE BASIS OF AGE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6101 to 6107
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-8.7
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The General Services Administration proposes a revision to convert FPMR 101-8.7 to plain language and move it into the Federal
Management Regulation. The rule enforces the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, which prohibits discrimination based on age in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
To Be
Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal
Agency Contact: Regina Budd, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of
Civil Rights, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4571
Email: regina.budd@gsa.gov
RIN: 3090-AH46
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FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS; NONDISCRIMINATION IN
PROGRAMS RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2000d-1; 20 USC 1681; 40 USC 122
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-6; 41 CFR 102-4
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The General Services Administration proposes a revision to convert FPMR 101-6.2 to plain language and move it into the Federal
Management Regulation at 102-4. The rule enforces title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, as amended, which
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prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
To Be
Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal
Agency Contact: Regina Budd, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of
Civil Rights, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4571
Email: regina.budd@gsa.gov
RIN: 3090-AH47
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION; OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS;
NONDISCRIMINATION BASED ON SEX IN ALL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES RECEIVING
FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 122
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Civil Rights has no implementing regulation for this statute at this time. However, the statute states that this provision shall be enforced through agency provisions and rules similar to those under title VI.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
To Be
Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal
Agency Contact: Regina Budd, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of
Civil Rights, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4571
Email: regina.budd@gsa.gov
RIN: 3090-AH48
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NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR
ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 20 USC 1681 to 1688
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-4
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The General Services Administration proposes to convert FPMR 41 CFR 101-4 into plain language and move it into the Federal
Management Regulation. The revised regulation enforces title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, in federally assisted education and training programs.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
To Be
Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal
Agency Contact: Regina Budd, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of
Civil Rights, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4571
Email: regina.budd@gsa.gov
RIN: 3090-AH49
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION; OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS;
ENFORCEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP IN PROGRAMS
AND ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 29 USC 794
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 105-8
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulation enforces nondiscrimination on the basis of handicap in programs and activities conducted by GSA. This rulemaking will be updated.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
To Be
Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal
Agency Contact: Regina Budd, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of
Civil Rights, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4571
Email: regina.budd@gsa.gov
RIN: 3090-AH59
OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTWIDE POLICY
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FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS; TELECOMMUNICATIONS
MANAGEMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 40 USC 11314(b)
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-35; 41 CFR 102-172
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-35 to update GSA's telecommunications management policy and moves it into the Federal
Management Regulation at 102-172. The regulation is being rewritten in a plain language, question and answer format to make it easier to use and understand.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Interim Final Rule
08/07/96
61 FR 41003
Interim Final Rule Effective 08/08/96
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End
10/07/96
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Keith Thurston, Assistant to Deputy Associate
Administrator, Office of Information Technology Policy, General
Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-0202
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Email: keith.thurston@gsa.gov
RIN: 3090-AG03
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FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS (FPMR) CASE 2003-101-1;
DISPOSITION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY WITH SPECIAL HANDLING REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c)
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-42; 41 CFR 101-45; 41 CFR 102-40
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The General Services Administration proposes revising FPMR 101-42 and moving it into the Federal Management Regulation at 102-40.
This proposed rule updates, streamlines, and clarifies FPMR part 101-42 and moves the part into the FMR as part 102-40. This proposed rule amends the FPMR by revising coverage on the hazardous and certain categories of personal property and moving it into the FMR. The proposed rule is written in a plain language question and answer format. This style uses an active voice, shorter sentences, and pronouns. A question and its answer combine to establish a rule. The employee and the agency must follow the language contained in both the question and its answer.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
To Be
Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Agency Contact: Robert Holcombe, Director, Personal Property Management
Policy Division, General Services Administration, 1800 F Street NW,
Room 1221A, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3828
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: robert.holcombe@gsa.gov
RIN: 3090-AH21
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FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION; MOTOR VEHICLE MANAGEMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c)
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 102-34
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: An amendment to FMR 102-34 has been drafted to incorporate recent changes in the program. The significant changes proposed are: 1. The Fleet Average Fuel Economy Standards for FY 2000 and beyond is 20.7 miles per gallon for light trucks. 2. Motor vehicle identification requirements have been changed. All required identifiers are now to be included on the license plate: ``For
Official Use Only,'' ``U.S. Government,'' and Federal agency or bureau identification. Previously, the identifiers were on decals that were placed on the vehicles. A waiver is currently allowing agencies to deviate from the decal requirement. 3. UNICOR is the mandatory supplier of official U.S. Government license plates. Lorton Prison in Virginia was the supplier for a number of years but has closed. The GSA Federal Vehicle Policy Division (MTV) initiated a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with UNICOR to provide license plates to all Federal agencies. 4. Agencies are identified by a letter code on the license plate. For example, the letter G designates GSA Fleet. 5. The exemption from displaying U.S. Government license plates and other motor vehicle identification currently did not allow agencies to request this on administrative vehicles that were not directly connected to investigative, law enforcement, or intelligence duties.
Our office issued a wavier to this after the events of September 11, 2001, at the request of the agencies. This note has been removed to allow agencies to request an exemption on all their vehicles. 6. Addition of a clause that agencies are required to purchase EPA- designated content products such as re-refined engine oils, retread tires, and reclaimed engine coolant. 7. The Federal Motor Vehicle Fleet Report reporting is now accomplished through the Federal Automotive Statistical Tool (FAST). FAST is an
Internet-based reporting system used by GSA and the Department of
Energy to capture motor vehicle inventory, cost, fuel, and use data from all Federal agencies. 8. A new subpart has been added on Environmental Concerns, which addresses hazardous wastes, Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, Energy
Policy Act of 1992, Executive Order 13149, the Federal Fleet Program,
EPA-designated recycled content products, and the Federal Alternative
Fuel Vehicle USER Program.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
To Be
Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Russ Pentz, Director, Federal Vehicle Policy Division,
Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services Administration,
Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 208-0572
Fax: 202 501-2149
Email: russ.pentz@gsa.gov
RIN: 3090-AH68
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FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATION (FPMR) CASE 2003-101-2;
FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION (FMR) CASE 2003-102-3; SUPPLY AND
PROCUREMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 40 USC 506(a); 40 USC 506(b)
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-25 to 101-30; 41 CFR 102-21 to 102-28
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The General Services Administration proposes amending the
Federal Property Management Regulation (FPMR) by revising coverage at 41 CFR parts 101-25 to 101-30 regarding Government property management policies and moving it into the Federal Management Regulation (FMR) at 41 CFR parts 102-21 to 102-28. A cross-reference in the FPMR will direct readers to the coverage in the FMR.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
To Be
Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Robert Holcombe, Director, Personal Property Management
Policy Division, General Services Administration, 1800 F Street NW,
Room 1221A, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3828
Fax: 202 501-6742
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Email: robert.holcombe@gsa.gov
RIN: 3090-AH80
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FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION (FTR) CASE 2003-309; RELOCATION
ALLOWANCES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5707; 5 USC 5738; 5 USC 5741; 5 USC 5742; 20 USC 905(a); 31 USC 1353; 40 USC 121(c); 49 USC 40118; EO 11609, 3 CFR, 1971 to 1975 Comp, p 586
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 300-3; 41 CFR 302-2; 41 CFR 302-3; 41 CFR 302-4; 41 CFR 302-5; 41 CFR 302-6; 41 CFR 302-7; 41 CFR 302-9; 41 CFR 302-11; 41 CFR 302-15
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) Office of
Governmentwide Policy continually reviews and adjusts policies as a part of its ongoing mission to provide policy assistance to the
Government agencies bound by the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR). As part of that ongoing mission, GSA created the Relocation Best Practices
Committee (RBPC) to examine Government relocation policy. The RBPC consists of Government as well as private sector relocation experts.
The RBPC researched and produced a complete package of relocation changes that included both statutory as well as regulatory elements.
The proposed FTR changes are the result of RBPC recommendations, benchmarking against private industry, and GSA, representing
Governmentwide policy needs. The proposed changes are intended to keep
Government relocation practices in line with current relocation trends and allow for better management of the Government relocation programs including costs.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
11/23/04
69 FR 68111
NPRM Comment Period End
01/24/05
Final Action
To Be
Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Peggy G. DeProspero, Acting Director, Travel Management
Policy, Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services
Administration, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-2826
Fax: 202 501-0349
Email: peggy.deprospero@gsa.gov
RIN: 3090-AH91
PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE
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FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS (FPMR) CASE 2003-101-3;
FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION (FMR) CASE 2004-102-5; PRICING POLICY FOR
OCCUPANCY IN GSA SPACE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 40 USC 586(b)(2)
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-17; 41 CFR 101-20; 41 CFR 101-21; 41 CFR 102- 85
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) is amending the
Federal Property Management Regulations (FPMR) by moving coverage of
GSA's Rent program into the Federal Management Regulation (FMR). A cross-reference is added to the FPMR to direct readers to the coverage in the FMR. The FMR is written in plain language to provide agencies with updated regulatory material that is easy to read and understand.
This final rule establishes pricing procedures for space and services provided by GSA to its customer agencies.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Interim Final Rule
05/08/01
66 FR 23169
Interim Final Rule Effective 05/08/01
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End
07/09/01
Final Action
To Be
Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Emily Karam, Director of Portfolio Analysis Division,
Office of Real Property Asset Management, General Services
Administration, Public Buildings Service, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3489
Email: emily.karam@gsa.gov
RIN: 3090-AG33
General Services Administration (GSA)
Completed Actions
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION (GSAR) CASE 2004-G504, GUIDANCE ON ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 532; 48 CFR 552
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Withdrawn
03/07/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 3090-AH30
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION (GSAR) CASE 2002-G501, FEDBIZOPPS NOTICE ON CHARGING FOR E-MAIL NOTIFICATION SERVICE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 505
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Withdrawn
03/07/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 3090-AH67
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION (GSAR)
AMENDMENT 2004-05; CASE 2004-G501; DISPUTES AND APPEALS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 533; 48 CFR 552
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
01/04/05
70 FR 298
Final Action Effective
01/04/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov
Related RIN: Previously reported as 3090-AH96
RIN: 3090-AH98
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[bull] GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION
(GSAR) AMENDMENT 2005-01; CASE 2004-G508; DEVIATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 501
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) is amending the
General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) by issuing a final rule to modify existing policy on obtaining deviations from both the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and GSAR. This final rule will include revised procedures for obtaining deviations and will clarify the term ``class deviation,'' and add clarification regarding the term ``contract action.''
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
03/29/05
70 FR 15779
Final Action Effective
03/29/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Supervisor, Regulatory Secretariat,
Office of the Chief Acquisition Officer, General Services
Administration, Room 4035, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov
RIN: 3090-AI07
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[bull] FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION (FMR) AMENDMENT 2005-02; FMR
CASE 2004-102-6; INTERAGENCY REPORTS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c)
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 102-195; 41 CFR 101-11
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The General Services Administration amended the Federal
Management Regulation to delete the specific requirements of the
Interagency Reports Management Program.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
01/19/05
70 FR 3132
Final Action Effective
01/19/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: David Pritzker, Attorney-Advisor, General Services
Administration, 1800 F Street NW, Room 3033, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 482-7340
Fax: 202 482-7360
Email: david.pritzker@gsa.gov
RIN: 3090-AI01
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[bull] FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION (FMR) AMENDMENT 2005-1; CASE 2004-102-8; CHANGE IN CONSUMER PRICE INDEX MINIMAL VALUE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 5 USC 7342
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 102-42
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Public Law 95-105 requires that, at 3-year intervals following January 1, 1981, minimal value for reporting foreign gifts be redefined by the Administrator of General Services, after consultation with the Secretary of State, to reflect changes in the Consumer Price
Index for the immediately preceding 3-year period. The required consultation has been completed and the minimal value has been increased to mean $305 or less as of January 1, 2005.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
01/12/05
70 FR 2318
Final Action Effective
01/01/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Robert Holcombe, Director, Personal Property Management
Policy Division, General Services Administration, 1800 F Street NW,
Room 1221A, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3828
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: robert.holcombe@gsa.gov
RIN: 3090-AI02
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[bull] FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION (FTR) AMENDMENT 2005-01; FTR CASE 2005-301; PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLE MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5707; 40 USC 121(c); 49 USC 40118
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 301-10
Legal Deadline: None
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Abstract: This final rule amended the mileage reimbursement rate for use of a privately owned vehicle on official travel to reflect current costs of operation as determined in cost studies conducted by the
General Services Administration (GSA). The governing regulation is revised to increase the mileage allowance for advantageous use of a privately owned airplane from $0.995 to $1.07 per mile, the cost of operating a privately owned automobile from $0.375 to $0.405 per mile, and the cost of operating a privately owned motorcycle from $0.285 to
$0.305 per mile.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
02/04/05
70 FR 5932
Final Action Effective
02/04/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Peggy G. DeProspero, Acting Director, Travel Management
Policy, Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services
Administration, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-2826
Fax: 202 501-0349
Email: peggy.deprospero@gsa.gov
RIN: 3090-AI03
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[bull] FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION; CASE 2005-302; RELOCATION INCOME
TAX (RIT) ALLOWANCE TAX TABLES--2005 UPDATE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5738; 20 USC 905(a); EO 11609
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 302-17
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Federal, State, and Puerto Rico tax tables for calculating the relocation income tax (RIT) allowance must be updated yearly to reflect changes in Federal, State, and Puerto Rico income tax brackets and rates. The Federal, State, and Puerto Rico tax tables contained in this rule are for calculating the 2005 RIT allowance to be paid to relocating Federal employees.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
03/15/05
70 FR 12598
Final Action Effective
01/01/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Agency Contact: Peggy G. DeProspero, Acting Director, Travel Management
Policy, Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services
Administration, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-2826
Fax: 202 501-0349
Email: peggy.deprospero@gsa.gov
RIN: 3090-AI05
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