Acquisition regulations: Semi-annual agenda
December 22, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 245)
Unified Agenda
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [frwais.access.gpo.gov]
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Part XXIX
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION 14 CFR Ch. V
Regulatory Agenda
AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
SUMMARY: NASA's regulatory agenda describes those regulations being considered for development or amendment by NASA, the need and legal basis for the actions being considered, the name and telephone number of the knowledgeable official, whether a regulatory analysis is required, and the status of regulations previously reported. This edition of the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory
Actions includes The Regulatory Plan, which appears in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. NASA's Statement of Regulatory
Priorities is included in part II.
ADDRESSES: Director, Management Assessment Division (Code JM), Office of Management Systems, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cheryl E. Parker (202) 358-0252.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB guidelines dated July 31, 2003, ``Fall 2003 Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and
Deregulatory Actions'' require a regulatory agenda of those regulations under development and review to be published in the Federal Register each April and October.
Dated: August 29, 2003.
John D. Werner,
Director, Management Assessment Division.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
Regulation
Sequence
Title
Identification
Number
Number
3618
Investigation Research Misconduct................................................... 2700--AC50 3619
NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook....................................... 2700--AC55 3620
Access to Sensitive Information..................................................... 2700--AC60 3621
NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Supplement--Research and Development
2700--AC64
Abstracts........................................................................... 3622
Reissuance of the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Parts 1801 to 1809, 2700--AC65 1811, and 1812 Consistent With the Federal Acquisition Regulations System Guidance and Policy in FAR Part 1............................................................ 3623
Government Property--Quarterly Reporting............................................ 2700--AC80 3624
Research and Development Abstracts--NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook... 2700--AC82 3625
Reissuance of the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Supplement (NFS) Part
2700--AC83 1813 to 1817 Consistent With The Federal Acquisition Regulations Systems Guidance and Policy in FAR Part 1............................................................ 3626
Reissuance of the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Supplement (NFS) Parts
2700--AC84 1819 and 1822 to 1825 Consistent With the Federal Acquisition Regulations System
Guidance and Policy in FAR Part 1................................................... 3627
Reissuance of the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Supplement (NFS) Parts
2700--AC85 1827 to 1833 Consistent With the Federal Acquisition Regulations System Guidance and
Policy in FAR Part 1................................................................ 3628
Reissuance of the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (NFS) Parts 1834 to 2700--AC86 1837, 1839, and 1841 Consistent With the Federal Acquisition Regulations System
Guidance and Policy in FAR Part 1................................................... 3629
Reissuance of the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Supplement (NFS) Parts
2700--AC87 1842 to 1851 Consistent With the Federal Acquisition Regulations System Guidance and
Policy in FAR Part 1................................................................ 3630
Reissuance of the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Supplement (NFS) Parts
2700--AC88 1852, 1853, 1871, and 1872 Consistent With Federal Acquisition Regulations System
Guidance and Policy in FAR Part 1................................................... 3631
NASA FAR Supplement--Procedures for NASA Headquarters Public Announcement of
2700--AC89
Contract Awards..................................................................... 3632
NASA FAR Supplement--Acquisition Planning and Option Exercise Procedures............ 2700--AC91
National Aeronautics and Space Administration--Final Rule Stage
Regulation
Sequence
Title
Identification
Number
Number
3633
Cross--Waiver of Liability.......................................................... 2700--AB51 3634
Code of Conduct for International Space Station Crew................................ 2700--AC40 3635
Government--Owned Contractor--Operated Vehicle Fleet Management and Reporting....... 2700--AC59 3636
Government Property--Instruction for Preparing NASA Form 1018....................... 2700--AC73 3637
Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide
2700--AC76
Requirements for Drug--Free Workplace (Grants)...................................... 3638
Grants and Cooperative Agreements--Government Property Report....................... 2700--AC79 3639
Development Work for Industry in NASA Wind Tunnels.................................. 2700--AC81
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration--Long--Term Actions
Regulation
Sequence
Title
Identification
Number
Number
3640
NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook--Investigative Requirements........... 2700--AC74 3641
NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook--Public Acknowledgements.............. 2700--AC75
National Aeronautics and Space Administration--Completed Actions
Regulation
Sequence
Title
Identification
Number
Number
3642
Miscellaneous Administrative Changes to the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation
2700--AC33
Supplement (NFS).................................................................... 3643
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, and Age in 2700--AC41
Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance...................... 3644
NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook--Miscellaneous Changes................ 2700--AC53 3645
NASA Astronaut Candidate Recruitment and Selection Program.......................... 2700--AC56 3646
Temporary Duty Travel--Issuance of Motor Vehicle for Home--to--Work Transportation.. 2700--AC57 3647
NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement--Format and Numbering of Award
2700--AC61
Document............................................................................ 3648
Conformance With FAX 01--14 and Miscellaneous Administrative and Editorial Changes.. 2700--AC72 3649
NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook--Financial Reporting.................. 2700--AC77 3650
NASA Federal Acquisition Supplement--Interagency Acquisition Approvals.............. 2700--AC78 3651
NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook--Format and Numbering of Award
2700--AC90
Document............................................................................
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)Proposed Rule Stage
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INVESTIGATION RESEARCH MISCONDUCT
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1275
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is proposing this rule to implement the ``Federal Policy on Research
Misconduct,'' issued by the Office of Science and Technology Policy in the Federal Register (FR) on December 6, 2000 (65 FR 76260). This proposed rule sets out the definition of research misconduct, the procedures for investigating allegations of research misconduct and recommending findings, and the procedure for adjudicating and appealing such findings. Findings of research misconduct must be accompanied by recommendations for administrative action by NASA in order to discourage such behavior and ensure the integrity of research funded by
NASA.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Mayra N. Montrose, National Aeronautics and Space
Administration, Office of the NASA Chief Scientist, Code AS, 300 E
Street SW, Washington, DC 20744
Phone: 202 358--1492
Email: mayra.montrose@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC50
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NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: NASA is amending 14 CFR 1260 to provide guidance on the format and content of its Cooperative Agreement Notices (CANs).
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Sauret, Office of Procurement, Code HK, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--1068
Email: thomas.e.sauret@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC55
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[bull] ACCESS TO SENSITIVE INFORMATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1809; 48 CFR 1852
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The rule amends the NASA FAR Supplement to include policy, guidance, and contract clauses addressing contractor access to sensitive information. This change is in response to the increased use of data management systems and reliance on
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contractors to support the administrative and technical functions of the Agency. This combination of factors has resulted in the increased need to release sensitive information generated by the Government or obtained from other contractors to non--Government employees.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Mr. David Forbes, National Aeronautics and Space
Administration, 300 E Street SW, Code GK, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--2051
Fax: 202--358--3083
RIN: 2700-AC60
-
[bull] NASA FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) SUPPLEMENT--
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ABSTRACTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1835; 48 CFR 1852
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the NASA FAR Supplement to include a requirement for the electronic submission of an abstract of the planned research to be conducted under Contract containing research and development effort valued at over $25,000. This requirement is being established to support NASA's implementation of section 207(g) of the
E--Government Act of 2002.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
10/31/03
68 FR 62048
NPRM Comment Period End
12/31/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Sauret, Office of Procurement, Code HK, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--1068
Email: thomas.e.sauret@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC64
-
[bull] REISSUANCE OF THE NASA FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION
SUPPLEMENT PARTS 1801 TO 1809, 1811, AND 1812 CONSISTENT WITH THE
FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM GUIDANCE AND POLICY IN FAR PART 1
Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1801 to 1809; 48 CFR 1811; 48 CFR 1812
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rules amends the NASA FAR Supplement by removing from the CFR those portions of the NFS containing information that consists of internal Agency guidance that does not control the relationship between NASA and contractors or prospective contractors. This change is consistent with the guidance and policy in FAR part 1 regarding what comprises the Federal Acquisition Regulation System and requires public comment. The NFS document will continue to contain both information requiring codification in the CFR and internal Agency guidance in a single document that is available on the Internet.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
11/17/03
68 FR 64847
NPRM Comment Period End
01/16/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Celeste M. Dalton, Procurement Analyst, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code HK), 300
E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--1645
Email: celeste.m.dalton@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC65
-
[bull] GOVERNMENT PROPERTY--QUARTERLY REPORTING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1845; 48 CFR 1852
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Government property reporting requirements will be amended to require the submission of quarterly reports in addition to the annual report.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Mr. Lou Becker, Procurement Analyst, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, 300 E Street SW, Code HK,
Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--4593
Email: lou.becker@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC80
-
[bull] RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ABSTRACTS--NASA GRANT AND
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The rule amends the NASA Grant and Cooperative Handbook to include a requirement for the electronic submission of an abstract of the planned research to be conducted on contracts containing research and development effort valued at over $25,000. This requirement is being established to support NASA's implementation of section 207(g) of the E--Government Act of 2002.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
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Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Sauret, Office of Procurement, Code HK, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--1068
Email: thomas.e.sauret@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC82
-
[bull] REISSUANCE OF THE NASA FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR)
SUPPLEMENT (NFS) PART 1813 TO 1817 CONSISTENT WITH THE FEDERAL
ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEMS GUIDANCE AND POLICY IN FAR PART 1
Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1813 to 1817
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the NASA Far Supplement (NFS) by removing from the CFR those portions of the NFS containing information that consists of internal Agency guidance that does not control the relationship between NASA and contractors or prospective contractors.
This change is consistent with the guidance and policy in FAR part 1 regarding what comprises the Federal Acquisition Regulations System and requires publication for public comment. The NFS document will continue to contain both information requiring codification of CFR and internal
Agency guidance in a single document that is available on the Internet.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Celeste M. Dalton, Procurement Analyst, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code HK), 300
E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--1645
Email: celeste.m.dalton@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC83
-
[bull] REISSUANCE OF THE NASA FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR)
SUPPLEMENT (NFS) PARTS 1819 AND 1822 TO 1825 CONSISTENT WITH THE FEDERAL
ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM GUIDANCE AND POLICY IN FAR PART 1
Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1819; 48 CFR 1822 to 1825
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the NASA Far Supplement (NFS) by removing from the CFR those portions of the NFS containing information that consists of internal Agency guidance that does not control the relationship between NASA and contractors or prospective contractors.
This change is consistent with the guidance and policy in FAR part 1 regarding what comprises the Federal Acquisition Regulations System and requires publication for public comment. The NFS document will continue to contain both information requiring codification of CFR and internal
Agency guidance in a single document that is available on the Internet.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Celeste M. Dalton, Procurement Analyst, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code HK), 300
E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--1645
Email: celeste.m.dalton@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC84
-
[bull] REISSUANCE OF THE NASA FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR)
SUPPLEMENT (NFS) PARTS 1827 TO 1833 CONSISTENT WITH THE FEDERAL
ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM GUIDANCE AND POLICY IN FAR PART 1
Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1827 to 1833
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the NASA Far Supplement (NFS) by removing from the CFR those portions of the NFS containing information that consists of internal Agency guidance that does not control the relationship between NASA and contractors or prospective contractors.
This change is consistent with the guidance and policy in FAR part 1 regarding what comprises the Federal Acquisition Regulations System and requires publication for public comment. The NFS document will continue to contain both information requiring codification of CFR and internal
Agency guidance in a single document that is available on the Internet.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Celeste M. Dalton, Procurement Analyst, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code HK), 300
E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--1645
Email: celeste.m.dalton@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC85
-
[bull] REISSUANCE OF THE NASA FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION
SUPPLEMENT (NFS) PARTS 1834 TO 1837, 1839, AND 1841 CONSISTENT WITH THE
FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM GUIDANCE AND POLICY IN FAR PART 1
Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1834 to 1837; 48 CFR 1839; 48 CFR 1841
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the NASA Far Supplement (NFS) by removing from the CFR those portions of the NFS containing information that consists of internal Agency guidance that does not control the relationship between NASA and contractors or prospective contractors.
This change is consistent
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with the guidance and policy in FAR part 1 regarding what comprises the
Federal Acquisition Regulations System and requires publication for public comment. The NFS document will continue to contain both information requiring codification of CFR and internal Agency guidance in a single document that is available on the Internet.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Celeste M. Dalton, Procurement Analyst, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code HK), 300
E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--1645
Email: celeste.m.dalton@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC86
-
[bull] REISSUANCE OF THE NASA FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR)
SUPPLEMENT (NFS) PARTS 1842 TO 1851 CONSISTENT WITH THE FEDERAL
ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM GUIDANCE AND POLICY IN FAR PART 1
Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1842 to 1851
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the NASA Far Supplement (NFS) by removing from the CFR those portions of the NFS containing information that consists of internal Agency guidance that does not control the relationship between NASA and contractors or prospective contractors.
This change is consistent with the guidance and policy in FAR part 1 regarding what comprises the Federal Acquisition Regulations System and requires publication for public comment. The NFS document will continue to contain both information requiring codification of CFR and internal
Agency guidance in a single document that is available on the Internet.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Celeste M. Dalton, Procurement Analyst, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code HK), 300
E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--1645
Email: celeste.m.dalton@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC87
-
[bull] REISSUANCE OF THE NASA FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR)
SUPPLEMENT (NFS) PARTS 1852, 1853, 1871, AND 1872 CONSISTENT WITH
FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM GUIDANCE AND POLICY IN FAR PART 1
Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1852; 48 CFR 1853; 48 CFR 1871; 48 CFR 1872
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the NASA Far Supplement (NFS) by removing from the CFR those portions of the NFS containing information that consists of internal Agency guidance that does not control the relationship between NASA and contractors or prospective contractors.
This change is consistent with the guidance and policy in FAR part 1 regarding what comprises the Federal Acquisition Regulations System and requires publication for public comment. The NFS document will continue to contain both information requiring codification of CFR and internal
Agency guidance in a single document that is available on the Internet.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Celeste M. Dalton, Procurement Analyst, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code HK), 300
E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--1645
Email: celeste.m.dalton@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC88
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[bull] NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT--PROCEDURES FOR NASA HEADQUARTERS
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONTRACT AWARDS
Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1805
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This change to the NFS will revise the process used to advise and provide information necessary for NASA Headquarters notification and announcements of significant contract awards.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Yolande Harden, Procurement Analyst, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, 300 E Street SW, Code HK,
Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--1279
Fax: 202--358--3083
Email: yharden@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC89
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[bull] NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT--ACQUISITION PLANNING AND OPTION
EXERCISE PROCEDURES
Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1805; 48 CFR 1807; 48 CFR 1817
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This change to the NFS focuses on improvement in the acquisition planning, public notice, and
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contract option exercise processes supportive of NASA's efforts under the President's Management Agenda Competitive Sourcing element.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Yolande Harden, Procurement Analyst, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, 300 E Street SW, Code HK,
Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--1279
Fax: 202--358--3083
Email: yharden@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC91
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Final Rule Stage
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CROSS--WAIVER OF LIABILITY
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1266
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This provides technical amendments to implement the cross-- waiver of liability provision of the intergovernmental agreement of the
International Space Station and to refine and clarify contractual cross--waivers in NASA agreements involving launch services.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
05/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Steven Mirmina, Attorney Advisor, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code GS), 300 E Street SW,
Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--0729
Fax: 202 358--4355
Email: steven.a.mirmina@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AB51
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CODE OF CONDUCT FOR INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION CREW
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2455, 2473, and 2475; 18 USC 799
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1214, subpart 1214.4
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: NASA is amending 14 CFR part 1214 by adding subpart 1214.4 to implement certain provisions of the International Space Station
Intergovernmental Agreement regarding crew members' observance of a
Code of Conduct.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Interim Final Rule Effective 10/01/00
Interim Final Rule
12/21/00
65 FR 80302
Final Rule
05/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: E. Jason Steptoe, Associate General Counsel, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, Office of General Counsel (Code
GS), 300 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--2432
Email: jsteptoe@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC40
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[bull] GOVERNMENT--OWNED CONTRACTOR--OPERATED VEHICLE FLEET
MANAGEMENT AND REPORTING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1801; 48 CFR 1811; 48 CFR 1823; 48 CFR 1851; 48
CFR 1852
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends NASA's Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
Supplement (NFS) to require contractors to collect data and report on usage of Government--owed Contractor--operated vehicles, including
Interagency Fleet Management System (IFMS) vehicles.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Interim Final Rule
07/22/03
68 FR 43333
Interim Final Rule Effective 07/22/03
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End
09/22/03
Final Action
11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Mr. Patrick Flynn, Procurement Analyst, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, 300 E Street SW, Code HK,
Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--0460
Fax: 202--358--3083
Email: pflynn@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC59
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[bull] GOVERNMENT PROPERTY--INSTRUCTION FOR PREPARING NASA FORM 1018
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1845; 48 CFR 1852
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: NASA uses the data contained in contractor reports for annual financial statements and property management. In order to ensure consistent reporting of NASA property by contractors, an amendment to the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (NFS) is necessary to provide a definition of obsolete property, addresses contractor validation of 1018 data and proper reporting of software to which NASA has title, clarify other property
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classifications, and revise the date for submission of annual property reports from October 31st to October 15th.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Interim Final Rule
10/31/03
68 FR 62023
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End
12/30/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Mr. Lou Becker, Procurement Analyst, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, 300 E Street SW, Code HK,
Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--4593
Email: lou.becker@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC73
-
[bull] GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT)
AND GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG--FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTS)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
Legal Authority: 41 USC 701; 42 USC 2473(c); 31 USC 6101
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1265
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: NASA is participating in a proposed common rule that proposes substantive changes and amendments to the Governmentwide nonprocurement common rule for debarment and suspension and the Governmentwide rule implementing the Drug--Free Workplace Act of 1988. The purpose of these proposed changes are as follows: 1. Resolve unnecessary technical differences between the procurement and nonprocurement debarment rules; 2. Make improvements to the existing common rule consistent with the purpose of the suspension and debarment system; 3. Revise the current approach to the style and format to use plain language; and 4. Move the drug--free workplace requirements currently in subpart F of the Debarment and Suspension Nonprocurement Common Rule to a new section.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Paul D Brundage, National Aeronautics and Space
Administration, 300 E Street SW, Code HK, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--0481
Email: paul.d.brundage@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC76
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[bull] GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS--GOVERNMENT PROPERTY
REPORT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Government property reporting requirements will be amended to revise the date for submission of annual property reports from October 31st to October 15th.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Interim Final Rule
11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Mr. Lou Becker, Procurement Analyst, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, 300 E Street SW, Code HK,
Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--4593
Email: lou.becker@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC79
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[bull] DEVELOPMENT WORK FOR INDUSTRY IN NASA WIND TUNNELS
Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
Legal Authority: 50 USC 511 to 515; 42 USC 2473(c)(5) and (6)
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1210
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The regulations set forth in 14 CFR 1210 detail the policies and procedures by which NASA makes certain of its wind tunnel facilities available for use in development work by industry. NASA is in the process of updating these regulations to more accurately reflect current accounting policies and operating procedures.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
10/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Jay M. Henn, Director, Research Support Division,
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 300 E Street SW, Code R,
Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--4741
Fax: 202--358--3750
Email: jay.m.henn@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC81
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Long-Term Actions
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[bull] NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK--
INVESTIGATIVE REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: NASA sometimes, albeit infrequently, requires information for investigations of individuals working on grants and cooperative agreements in order to determine whether to permit, deny, or restrict access to a NASA Center, facility, or computer system, or to NASA technical information. The provision at section 1260.35, Investigative
Requirements, is inserted in all grants and cooperative agreements to ensure recipients provide the information requested by NASA for any required investigation. This proposed change is needed because recipients of grants and cooperative agreements, especially educational institutions, often do not maintain or have access to the types of information required by the provision at section 1260.35 about their staff, faculty, and students because of policy and legal restrictions.
Instead of requiring the recipients to obtain and submit personal information, this proposed rule makes it clear that the individuals needing access may provide the requisite information directly to NASA.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
08/15/03
68 FR 48838
NPRM Comment Period End
10/14/03
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Suzan Moody, National Aeronautics and Space
Administration, 300 E Street SW, Code SJ, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--0503
Email: smoody@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC74
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[bull] NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK--PUBLIC
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule would amend the NASA Grant and Cooperative
Agreement Handbook to include public acknowledgement of NASA photographs and illustrations in reports or publications generated as a result of NASA's award of grants or cooperative agreements.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
08/15/03
68 FR 48837
NPRM Comment Period End
10/14/03
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Paul D Brundage, National Aeronautics and Space
Administration, 300 E Street SW, Code HK, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--0481
Email: paul.d.brundage@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC75
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Completed Actions
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MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES TO THE NASA FEDERAL
ACQUISITION REGULATION SUPPLEMENT (NFS)
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1801 to 1872
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Withdrawn
08/29/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Celeste M. Dalton
Phone: 202 358--1645
Email: celeste.m.dalton@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC33
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NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN,
HANDICAP, AND AGE IN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1250; 14 CFR 1251; 14 CFR 1252
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
08/26/03
68 FR 51334
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Dr. Dorothy Hayden--Watkins
Phone: 202 358--2167
Fax: 202 358--3336
Email: dorothy.hayden--watkins--1@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC41
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NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK--MISCELLANEOUS
CHANGES
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260; 14 CFR 1274
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Withdrawn
08/29/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Rita Svarcas
Phone: 202 358--0464
Fax: 202 358--3220
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Email: rita.svarcas@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC53
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NASA ASTRONAUT CANDIDATE RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROGRAM
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1214
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Direct Final Rule
04/23/03
68 FR 19947
Comment Period End
05/23/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Candace S. Irwin
Phone: 202 358--1206
Fax: 202 358--3040
Email: cirwin@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC56
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TEMPORARY DUTY TRAVEL--ISSUANCE OF MOTOR VEHICLE FOR HOME--TO--
WORK TRANSPORTATION
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1204.1600
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
06/23/03
68 FR 37108
Final Action
10/24/03
68 FR 60847
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: William E. Gookin
Phone: 202 358--2306
Fax: 202 358--3235
Email: william.e.gookin@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC57
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[bull] NASA FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION SUPPLEMENT--FORMAT AND
NUMBERING OF AWARD DOCUMENT
Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1804
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the NASA FAR Supplement to include a revised numbering scheme for contracts required by the changes to the Federal
Procurement Data System--Next Generation (FPDS--NG).
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
09/11/03
68 FR 53525
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Celeste M. Dalton, Procurement Analyst, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code HK), 300
E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--1645
Email: celeste.m.dalton@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC61
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[bull] CONFORMANCE WITH FAX 01--14 AND MISCELLANEOUS
ADMINISTRATIVE AND EDITORIAL CHANGES
Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1806; 48 CFR 1815; 48 CFR 1825; 48 CFR 1872
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This final rule revised the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) to confirm to changes made to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) by
Federal Acquisition Circular 2001--14 and to make administrative and editorial changes needed to update the designated agency competition advocate, update references, and clarify the term ``NASA workforce'' as used in the instruction for drafting an announcement of opportunity.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
08/01/03
68 FR 45168
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Celeste M. Dalton, Procurement Analyst, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code HK), 300
E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--1645
Email: celeste.m.dalton@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC72
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[bull] NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK--FINANCIAL
REPORTING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This change amends the NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement
Handbook to reflect NASA's implementation of the Department of Health and Human Services' Payment Management System (DHHS/PMS), including electronic submission of grantees' quarterly Federal Cash Transactions
Reports (SF272s). The changes also clarify NASA's policies and internal practices with regard to suspension or termination of advance payments.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
08/21/03
68 FR 50468
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Rita Svarcas, National Aeronautics and Space
Administration, 300 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20744
Phone: 202 358--0464
Fax: 202 358--3220
Email: rita.svarcas@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC77
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[bull] NASA FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLEMENT--INTERAGENCY
ACQUISITION APPROVALS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1817
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will amend the NASA FAR Supplement by establishing a 5--year limitation on interagency acquisitions.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
10/06/03
68 FR 57629
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Page 73727
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Joseph LeCren, Procurement Analyst, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Code HK,
Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--0444
RIN: 2700-AC78
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[bull] NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK--FORMAT AND
NUMBERING OF AWARD DOCUMENT
Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1260
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends NASA's Grant and Cooperative Handbook to include a reviewed numbering scheme for grants and cooperative agreements required by the changes the Federal Procurement Data
System--Next Generation (FPDS--NG).
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
09/18/03
68 FR 54654
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Suzan Moody, National Aeronautics and Space
Administration, 300 E Street SW, Code SJ, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358--0503
Email: smoody@nasa.gov
RIN: 2700-AC90
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