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[April 24, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 78)]
[Unified Agenda]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [frwais.access.gpo.gov]
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
32 CFR Chs. I, V, VI, and VII
33 CFR Ch. II
36 CFR Ch. III
48 CFR Ch. 2
Improving Government Regulations; Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory
and Deregulatory Actions
AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Defense (DoD) is publishing this semiannual
agenda of regulatory documents, including those that are procurement-
related, for public information and comments under Executive Order
12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review.'' This agenda incorporates the
objective and criteria, when applicable, of the regulatory reform
program under the Executive order and other regulatory guidance. It
contains DoD issuances initiated by DoD components that may have
economic and environmental impact on State, local, or tribal interests
under the criteria of Executive Order 12866. Although most DoD
issuances listed in the agenda are of negligible public impact, their
nature may be of public interest and, therefore, are published to
provide notice of rulemaking and an opportunity for public
participation in the internal DoD rulemaking process.
    This agenda updates the report published on October 31, 2005,
and includes regulations expected to be issued and under review
over the next 12 months. The next agenda and regulatory plan are
scheduled to be published in the fall of 2006. In addition to this
agenda, DoD components also publish rulemaking notices pertaining
to their specific statutory administration requirements as
required.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information concerning the overall
DoD regulatory improvement program and for general semiannual agenda
information, contact Mr. Robert Cushing, telephone 703-696-5282, or
write to Information Management Division, Executive Services
Directorate, Washington Headquarters Services, 1777 North Kent Street,
RPN, Suite 11000, Arlington, VA 22209-2133, or e-mail:
robert.cushing@whs.mil.
     For questions of a legal nature concerning the agenda and its
statutory requirements or obligations, write to Office of the
General Counsel, 1600 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1600,
or call 703-697-2714.
     For general information on Office of the Secretary
regulations, other than those which are procurement-related,
contact Mr. Edward Burbol, telephone 703-696-2503, or write to
Directives and Records Division, Executive Services Directorate,
Washington Headquarters Services, 1777 North Kent Street, RPN,
Suite 11100, Arlington, VA 22209-2133, or e-mail:
edward.burbol@whs.mil.
     For general information on Office of the Secretary agenda
items, which are procurement-related, contact Ms. Michele Peterson,
telephone 703-602-0311, or write to Defense Acquisition Regulations
Directorate, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062, or
e-mail: ichele.peterson@osd.mil.
     For general information on Department of the Army regulations,
contact Ms. Brenda Bowen, telephone 703-428-6422, or write to the
U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency, ATTN:
AHRC-PDD-RP, Casey Building, Room 102, 7701 Telegraph Road,
Alexandria, VA 22315-3860, or e-mail:
brenda.bowen@rmda.belvoir.army.mil.
     For general information on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
regulations, contact Mr. Chip Smith, telephone 703-693-3644, or
write to Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army
(Policy and Legislation), 108 Army Pentagon, Room 2E569,
Washington, DC 20310-0108, or e-mail: chip.smith@hqda.army.mil.
     For general information on Department of the Navy regulations,
contact LCDR Eric McDonald, telephone 703-604-8202, or write to
Department of the Navy, Office of the Judge Advocate General,
Administrative Law Division (Code 13), Washington Navy Yard, 1322
Patterson Avenue SE., Suite 3000, Washington, DC 20374-5066, or e-
mail: eric.mcdonald@navy.mil.
     For general information on Department of the Air Force
regulations, contact Mr. Lawrence Shade, telephone 703-588-6115, or
write to Department of the Air Force, SAF/XCISI, 1500 Wilson
Boulevard, Suite 220, Arlington, VA 22209-2133, or e-mail:
lawrence.shade@pentagon.af.mil.
     For specific agenda items, contact the appropriate individual
indicated in each DoD component report.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This edition of the Unified Agenda of
Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions is composed of the
regulatory status reports, including procurement-related regulatory
status reports, from the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and
the Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Included also is the
regulatory status report from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, whose
civil works functions fall under the reporting requirements of
Executive Order 12866 and involve water resource projects and
regulation of activities in waters of the United States.
     DoD issuances range from DoD directives (reflecting
departmental policy) to implementing instructions and regulations
(largely internal and used to implement directives). The OSD agenda
section contains the primary directives under which DoD components
promulgate their implementing regulations.
     To ease identification and to differentiate among the variety
of issuances reported, they are identified by their DoD internal
numbering system, which denotes component level of authority and
type of issuance, in addition to the required CFR number.
     In addition, this agenda, although published under the
reporting requirements of Executive Order 12866, continues to be
the DoD single-source reporting vehicle, which identifies issuances
that are currently applicable under the various regulatory reform
programs in progress. Therefore, DoD components will identify those
rules which come under the criteria of the:
    a. Regulatory Flexibility Act;
    b. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995;
    c. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995.
     Those DoD issuances, which are directly applicable under these
statutes, will be identified in the agenda and their action status
indicated. Generally, the regulatory status reports in this agenda
will contain five sections: (1) Prerule stage; (2) proposed rule
stage; (3) final rule stage; (4) completed actions; and (5) long-
term actions. Where certain
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regulatory actions indicate that small entities are affected, the
effect on these entities may not necessarily have significant
economic impact on a substantial number of these entities as
defined in the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601(6)).
     Although not a regulatory agency, DoD will continue to
participate in regulatory initiatives designed to reduce economic
costs and unnecessary environmental burdens upon the public.
Comments and recommendations are invited on the rules reported and
should be addressed to the DoD component representatives identified
in the regulatory status reports. Although sensitive to the needs
of the public, as well as regulatory reform, DoD reserves the right
to exercise the exemptions and flexibility permitted in its
rulemaking process in order to proceed with its overall defense-
oriented mission. The publishing of this agenda does not waive the
applicability of the military affairs exemption in section 553 of
title 5 U.S.C. and section 3 of Executive Order 12866.
Dated: February 23, 2006
 Howard G. Becker,
Deputy Director, Administration and Management.
                                  Office of the Secretary--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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602         Armed Services Exchange Regulations (ASER) (DoD Instruction 1330.21)..................    0790-AH77
603         Voluntary State Tax Withholding From Retired Pay......................................    0790-AH78
604         Emergency Security Control of Air Traffic (ESCAT) Plan................................    0790-AH81
605         Obtaining Information From Financial Institutions.....................................    0790-AH84
606         Guidance on Obtaining Information From Financial Institutions (DoD Instruction            0790-AH85
            5400.15)..............................................................................
607         Transition Assistance for Military Personnel (DoD Directive 1332.35)..................    0790-AH89
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                                    Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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608         Restoration Advisory Boards (RABs)....................................................    0790-AG31
609         Settling Personnel and General Claims and Processing Advance Decision Requests........    0790-AG47
610         Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of        0790-AG76
            Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations........................
611         Waiver of Debts Resulting From Erroneous Payments of Pay and Allowances (DoD Directive    0790-AG90
            1340.21)..............................................................................
612         Waiver Procedures for Debts Resulting From Erroneous Payments of Pay and Allowances       0790-AG91
            (DoD Instruction 1340.23).............................................................
613         Provision of Early Intervention and Special Education Services to Eligible DoD            0790-AH70
            Dependents............................................................................
614         DoD Contractors' Safety Manual (DoD 4145.26-M)........................................    0790-AH76
615         Department of Defense National Security Personnel System (NSPS).......................    0790-AH82
616         DoD Privacy Program (DoD Directive 5400.11)...........................................    0790-AH83
617         Sale or Rental of Sexually Explicit Material on DoD Property (DoD Instruction 4105.70)    0790-AH86
618         Personal Commercial Solicitation on DoD Installations (DoD Directive 1344.7) and          0790-AH87
            Personal Commercial Solicitation on DoD Installations Implementing Procedures (DoD
            Instruction 1344.aa)..................................................................
619         Naturalization of Aliens Serving in the Armed Forces of the United States and of Alien    0790-AH88
            Spouses and/or Alien Adopted Children of Military and Civilian Personnel Ordered
            Overseas..............................................................................
620         Management and Mobilization of Regular and Reserve Retired Military Members...........    0790-AH92
621         User Charges..........................................................................    0790-AH93
622         Financial Assistance to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs)(DoD Instruction 1342.18)....    0790-AH95
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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623         National Security Education Program (NSEP) Grants to Institutions of Higher Education     0790-AF59
            (DoD Instruction 1025.5)..............................................................
624         Personnel Security Policies for Granting Access to Classified Information.............    0790-AG54
625         National Policy on Reciprocity of Facilities and Guidelines for Implementation of         0790-AG55
            Reciprocity...........................................................................
626         National Policy on Technical Surveillance Countermeasures.............................    0790-AG56
627         Review of the Manual for Courts-Martial (DoD Directive 5500.17).......................    0790-AG99
628         Defense Contract Management Agency Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program..........    0790-AH00
629         Implementation of Section 740 of the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform       0790-AH02
            Act for the 21st Century and Section 1051 of the National Defense Authorization Act
            for Fiscal Year 2003..................................................................
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630         Criminal Jurisdiction Over Civilians Employed By or Accompanying the Armed Forces         0790-AH73
            Outside the United States, Service Members, and Former Service Members (DoDI 5525.11).
631         Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Department of Defense..    0790-AH74
632         Revitalizing Base Closure Communities and Addressing Impacts of Realignment...........    0790-AH91
633         Compliance of DoD Members, Employees, and Family Members Outside the United States        0790-AH94
            With Court Orders.....................................................................
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                          Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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634         Protests, Disputes, and Appeals (DFARS Case 2003-D010)................................    0750-AE01
635         Small Business Programs (DFARS Case 2003-D047)........................................    0750-AE93
636         Definitions of Component and Domestic Manufacture (DFARS Case 2005-D010)..............    0750-AF22
637         Buy American Act Exemption for Commercial Information Technology (DFARS Case 2005-        0750-AF23
            D011).................................................................................
638         Reports of Government Property (DFARS Case 2005-D015).................................    0750-AF24
639         Patents, Data, and Copyrights (DFARS Case 2003-D049)..................................    0750-AF26
640         Electronic Submission and Processing of Payment Requests (DFARS Case 2005-D009).......    0750-AF28
641         Contracting Officers' Representatives (DFARS Case 2005-D022)..........................    0750-AF30
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                            Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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642         Incremental Funding, Fixed-Price Contracts (DFARS Case 1990-037)......................    0750-AA07
643         Patent Rights--Ownership by the Contractor (Large Business) (DFARS Case 2001-D015)....    0750-AD72
644         Threshold for Small Business Specialist Review (DFARS Case 2003-D060).................    0750-AE30
645         Transition of Weapons-Related Prototype Projects to Follow-On Contracts (DFARS Case       0750-AE49
            2003-D106)............................................................................
646         Basic Agreements for Telecommunications Services (DFARS Case 2003-D056)...............    0750-AE69
647         Contract Pricing and Cost Accounting Standards (DFARS Case 2003-D014).................    0750-AE71
648         Exchange or Sale of Government-Owned Information Technology (DFARS Case 2003-D094)....    0750-AE72
649         Material Inspection and Receiving Report (DFARS Case 2003-D085).......................    0750-AE73
650         Uniform Contract Line Item Numbering (DFARS Case 2003-D082)...........................    0750-AE76
651         Administrative Matters (DFARS Case 2003-D084).........................................    0750-AE77
652         Business Restructuring Costs (DFARS Case 2004-D026)...................................    0750-AE79
653         Sole Source Award of 8(a) Contracts to Native Hawaiian-Owned Small Business Concerns      0750-AE81
            (DFARS Case 2004-D031)................................................................
654         Quality Assurance (DFARS Case 2003-D027)..............................................    0750-AE85
655         Transportation (DFARS Case 2003-D028).................................................    0750-AE89
656         Construction Contracting (DFARS Case 2003-D034).......................................    0750-AE91
657         Acquisition Planning (DFARS Case 2003-D044)...........................................    0750-AE92
658         Contract Termination (DFARS Case 2003-D046)...........................................    0750-AE94
659         Authorization for Continued Contracts (DFARS Case 2003-D052)..........................    0750-AE95
660         Contract Administration Functions (DFARS Case 2003-D051)..............................    0750-AE96
661         Contractor Insurance/Pension Reviews (DFARS Case 2003-D050)...........................    0750-AE97
662         Acquisition of Information Technology (DFARS Case 2003-D068)..........................    0750-AE98
663         Describing Agency Needs (DFARS Case 2003-D073)........................................    0750-AE99
664         Required Sources of Supplies and Services (DFARS Case 2003-D072)......................    0750-AF00
665         Special Contracting Methods (DFARS Case 2003-D079)....................................    0750-AF02
666         Types of Contracts (DFARS Case 2003-D078).............................................    0750-AF03
667         Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions (DFARS Case 2003-D019)...........    0750-AF06
668         Combating Trafficking in Persons (DFARS Case 2004-D017)...............................    0750-AF11
669         Notification Requirements for Critical Safety Items (DFARS Case 2004-D008)............    0750-AF12
670         Export-Controlled Information and Technology (DFARS Case 2004-D010)...................    0750-AF13
671         Levy on Payments to Contractors (DFARS Case 2004-D033)................................    0750-AF14
672         Prohibition of Foreign Taxation on U.S. Assistance Programs (DFARS Case 2004-D012)....    0750-AF15
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673         Inflation Adjustment of Acquisition-Related Thresholds (DFARS Case 2004-D022).........    0750-AF16
674         Restriction on Carbon, Alloy, and Armor Steel Plate (DFARS Case 2005-D002)............    0750-AF17
675         Contract Reporting (DFARS Case 2005-D004).............................................    0750-AF18
676         Earned Value Management Systems (DFARS Case 2005-D006)................................    0750-AF19
677         Training for Contractor Personnel Interacting With Detainees (DFARS Case 2005-D007)...    0750-AF20
678         Foreign Acquisition Procedures (DFARS Case 2005-D012).................................    0750-AF21
679         Contractor Personnel Authorized To Accompany U.S. Armed Forces (DFARS Case 2005-D013).    0750-AF25
680         Extension of Contract Goal for Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Certain Institutions    0750-AF27
            of Higher Learning (DFARS Case 2006-D010).............................................
681         Trade Agreements Thresholds and Morocco Free Trade Agreement (DFARS Case 2005-D017)...    0750-AF29
682         Radio Frequency Identification (DFARS Case 2006-D002).................................    0750-AF31
683         Berry Amendment Exceptions--Acquisition of Perishable Food and Fish, Shellfish, or        0750-AF32
            Seafood (DFARS Case 2006-D005)........................................................
684         Berry Amendment--Notification Requirement and Clothing Materials and Components (DFARS    0750-AF33
            Case 2006-D006).......................................................................
685         Prohibition on Procurements From Communist Chinese Military Companies (DFARS Case 2006-   0750-AF34
            D007).................................................................................
686         Purchase of Weapons Overseas for Force Protection Purposes (DFARS Case 2006-D008).....    0750-AF35
687         Limitation on Tiered Evaluation of Offers (DFARS Case 2006-D009)......................    0750-AF36
688         Security-Guard Services Contracts (DFARS Case 2006-D011)..............................    0750-AF37
689         Procurement of Major Weapon Systems as Commercial Items (DFARS Case 2006-D012)........    0750-AF38
690         Lease of Vessels, Aircraft, and Combat Vehicles (DFARS Case 2006-D013)................    0750-AF39
691         Evaluation Factor for Employing or Subcontracting With Members of the Armed Forces        0750-AF40
            Reserve (DFARS Case 2006-D014)........................................................
692         Congressional Notification of Award of Architect-Engineer Services / Military Family      0750-AF41
            Housing Contracts (DFARS Case 2006-D015)..............................................
693         Aviation Into-Plane Reimbursement (AIR) Card (DFARS Case 2006-D017)...................    0750-AF42
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                           Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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694         Codification and Modification of Berry Amendment (DFARS Case 2002-D002)...............    0750-AD76
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                           Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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695         Approval of Service Contracts and Task Orders (DFARS Case 2002-D024)..................    0750-AD81
696         Purchase Card Internal Controls (DFARS Case 2002-D025)................................    0750-AD87
697         Contract Period for Task and Delivery Order Contracts (DFARS Case 2003-D097)..........    0750-AE25
698         Consolidation of Contract Requirements (DFARS Case 2003-D109).........................    0750-AE48
699         Free Trade Agreements--Australia and Morocco (DFARS Case 2004-D013)...................    0750-AE59
700         Acquisition of Ball and Roller Bearings (DFARS Case 2003-D021)........................    0750-AE60
701         Specialized Service Contracting (DFARS Case 2003-D041)................................    0750-AE62
702         Acquisition of Telecommunications Services (DFARS Case 2003-D055).....................    0750-AE63
703         Utility Rates Established by Regulatory Bodies (DFARS Case 2003-D096).................    0750-AE64
704         Acquisition of Utility Services (DFARS Case 2003-D069)................................    0750-AE65
705         Extraordinary Contractual Actions (DFARS Case 2003-D048)..............................    0750-AE66
706         Update of Clauses for Telecommunications Services (DFARS Case 2003-D053)..............    0750-AE67
707         Information Technology Equipment--Screening of Government Inventory (DFARS Case 2003-     0750-AE68
            D054).................................................................................
708         Foreign Acquisition (DFARS Case 2003-D008)............................................    0750-AE70
709         Micro-Purchases Not Using the Governmentwide Purchase Card (DFARS Case 2003-D059).....    0750-AE74
710         Simplified Acquisition Procedures (DFARS Case 2003-D075)..............................    0750-AE75
711         Contract Financing (DFARS Case 2003-D043).............................................    0750-AE78
712         DoD Pilot Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program (DFARS Case 2004-D028).................    0750-AE80
713         Incentive Program for Use of Domestic Machine Tools and Other Capital Assets (DFARS       0750-AE83
            Case 2005-D003).......................................................................
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714         Subcontracting Policies and Procedures (DFARS Case 2003-D025).........................    0750-AE86
715         Contract Modifications (DFARS Case 2003-D024).........................................    0750-AE87
716         Socioeconomic Programs (DFARS Case 2003-D029).........................................    0750-AE88
717         Environment, Occupational Safety, and Drug-Free Workplace (DFARS Case 2003-D039)......    0750-AE90
718         Component Breakout (DFARS Case 2003-D071).............................................    0750-AF01
719         Contracting by Negotiation (DFARS Case 2003-D077).....................................    0750-AF04
720         Contract Administration (DFARS Case 2003-D023)........................................    0750-AF05
721         Competition Requirements for Federal Supply Schedules and Multiple Award Contracts        0750-AF08
            (DFARS Case 2004-D009)................................................................
722         Contractor Performance of Acquisition Functions Closely Associated With Inherently        0750-AF09
            Governmental Functions (DFARS Case 2004-D021).........................................
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                                    Department of the Army--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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723         Law Enforcement Reporting.............................................................    0702-AA52
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                                    Department of the Army--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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724         Foreign Acquisition...................................................................    0702-AA38
725         Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses..........................................    0702-AA39
726         Decorations, Medals, Ribbons, and Similar Devices.....................................    0702-AA41
727         The Freedom of Information Act Program................................................    0702-AA45
728         Obtaining Information From Financial Institutions.....................................    0702-AA49
729         Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Boards and Off-Installation Liaison and Operations..    0702-AA50
730         Personnel Review Board................................................................    0702-AA51
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                                U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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731         Regulatory Program of the Army Corps of Engineers and Historic Properties.............    0710-AA51
732         Compensatory Mitigation for Losses of Aquatic Resources...............................    0710-AA55
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                                 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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733         Nationwide Permit Program Regulations.................................................    0710-AA60
734         Navigation Regulations--Bonneville Lock and Dam.......................................    0710-AA63
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                                 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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735         Environmental Quality; Procedures for Implementing the National Environmental Policy      0710-AA42
            Act (NEPA)............................................................................
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736         Cost-Sharing Requirements Under the Ability To Pay Provisions.........................    0710-AA44
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                                 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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737         Regulatory Programs of the Corps of Engineers, Endangered Species Act; Scope of           0710-AA43
            Analysis..............................................................................
738         Special Events Rule...................................................................    0710-AA53
739         Navigation Regulations--Lake Washington Ship Canal....................................    0710-AA62
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                                    Department of the Navy--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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740         Shipbuilding Capability Preservation Agreements.......................................    0703-AA50
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                      Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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741         TRICARE; Changes to DRG and Inpatient Mental Health Payment Systems...................    0720-AA91
742         TRICARE Implementation of Changes to the Pharmacy Benefits Program; Double Coverage       0720-AA94
            With Medicare Part D..................................................................
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                       Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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743         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Hospital         0720-AA20
            Payment for Ambulatory Care...........................................................
744         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Exception to     0720-AA41
            the CHAMPUS Dual Compensation/Conflict of Interest Provisions.........................
745         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Double           0720-AA50
            Coverage..............................................................................
746         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Establishment    0720-AA56
            of an Appeals Process for TRICARE Claimcheck Denials..................................
747         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Individual       0720-AA65
            Case Management Program for Persons With Extraordinary Conditions (ICMP-PEC)..........
748         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Voluntary        0720-AA69
            Disenrollment From the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP)..........................
749         TRICARE; Coordination of Benefits Between TRICARE and the Department of Veterans          0720-AA87
            Affairs...............................................................................
750         TRICARE Program; Rare Diseases Definition and Partial List of Examples of Unproven        0720-AA88
            Drugs, Devices, Medical Treatments, or Procedures.....................................
751         TRICARE Reserve Select for Certain Members of the Selected Reserve, Transitional          0720-AA90
            Assistance Management Program, Early Eligibility for TRICARE for Certain Reserve
            Component Members.....................................................................
752         TRICARE; Changes Included in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year       0720-AA93
            2005; TRICARE Dental Program..........................................................
753         CHAMPUS/TRICARE; Coverage of Phase II and Phase III Clinical Trails Sponsored by the      0720-AA96
            National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute...............................
754         TRICARE Prime Remote for Active Duty Family Members and TRICARE Prime Enrollment          0720-AA97
            Period................................................................................
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                       Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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755         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Prosthetic       0720-AA49
            Devices...............................................................................
756         Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Methodology      0720-AA57
            for Coverage of NIH-Sponsored Clinical Trials.........................................
757         TRICARE; Prime Remote for Active Duty Family Members..................................    0720-AA68
758         TRICARE; Waiver of Certain TRICARE Deductibles; Clarification of the TRICARE Prime        0720-AA72
            Enrollment Period.....................................................................
759         TRICARE; Sub-Acute Care Program; Uniform Skilled Nursing Facility Benefit; Home Health    0720-AA73
            Care Benefit; Adopting Medicare Payment Methods for Skilled Nursing Facilities and
            Home Health Care Providers............................................................
760         TRICARE; Changes Included in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year       0720-AA85
            2003 (NDAA-03)........................................................................
761         TRICARE; Revision of Participating Providers Reimbursement Rate; TRICARE Dental           0720-AA92
            Program (TDP).........................................................................
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_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Defense (DOD)                         Proposed Rule Stage
Office of the Secretary (OS)
_______________________________________________________________________
602. ARMED SERVICES EXCHANGE REGULATIONS (ASER) (DOD INSTRUCTION
1330.21)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 50
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule prescribes procedures and assigns responsibilities
for operating the Armed Services exchanges.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            10/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: George McNamara, Department of Defense, Office of the
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 602-4601
RIN: 0790-AH77
_______________________________________________________________________
603. VOLUNTARY STATE TAX WITHHOLDING FROM RETIRED PAY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 10 USC 1045
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 78
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule provides implementing guidance for voluntary State
tax withholding from the retired pay of uniformed Service members.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            10/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jacqueline Jenkins, Department of Defense, Office of
the Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 697-8282
RIN: 0790-AH78
_______________________________________________________________________
604. EMERGENCY SECURITY CONTROL OF AIR TRAFFIC (ESCAT) PLAN
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 245
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule incorporates provisions and actions for the newly
formed Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security
Administration in addition to the Department of Transportation and the
Federal Aviation Administration.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            10/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism:  Undetermined
Agency Contact: William Whalen, Department of Defense, Office of the
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 416-3016
William Mahony, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, Defense
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 697-6554
RIN: 0790-AH81
_______________________________________________________________________
605. OBTAINING INFORMATION FROM FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 12 USC 3401
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 275
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Department of Defense is proposing to revise its current
policies concerning obtaining information from financial institutions
under the Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978, as amended (12 United
States Code chapter 35). This part prescribes practices and procedures
for the Department of Defense to obtain from a financial institution
the financial records of its customers.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            02/02/06                     71 FR 5631
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NPRM Comment Period End         04/03/06
Final Action                    09/00/06
Final Action Effective          09/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Mr. Vahan Moushegian, Department of Defense, Office of
the Secretary, Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services,
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 607-2944
RIN: 0790-AH84
_______________________________________________________________________
606. GUIDANCE ON OBTAINING INFORMATION FROM FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (DOD
INSTRUCTION 5400.15)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 276
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule provides guidance on obtaining access to financial
records maintained by financial institutions.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            10/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism:  Undetermined
Agency Contact: Mr. Vahan Moushegian, Department of Defense, Office of
the Secretary, Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services,
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 607-2944
RIN: 0790-AH85
_______________________________________________________________________
607. TRANSITION ASSISTANCE FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL (DOD DIRECTIVE
1332.35)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 88
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule updates policy and responsibilities for the
Transition Assistance Program for active duty military personnel and
their families, members of the Reserve Components serving on active
duty for a period of 180 days or more, members of the National Guard on
full time National Guard Duty, and their eligible family members. The
Transition Assistance Program prepares separating Service members and
their families with the skills, tools, and self-confidence necessary to
ensure successful re-entry into the Nation's civilian work force.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            10/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Mr. Ronald L. Horne, Department of Defense, Office of
the Secretary, Crystal Square 4, Room 321a, Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: 703 602-4949
RIN: 0790-AH89
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Defense (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage
Office of the Secretary (OS)
_______________________________________________________________________
608. RESTORATION ADVISORY BOARDS (RABS)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 551 et seq; 10 USC 2705
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 202
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, September 15, 1996.
Abstract: In accordance with the National Defense Authorization Acts
for 1995 and 1996, the Department has prepared this rule for
Restoration Advisory Boards (RABs). DoD has established RABs at over
200 installations and formerly used Defense sites that have
environmental restoration programs for cleanup of contaminated sites.
The purpose of the RAB is to facilitate public participation in
restoration activities at operating and closing installations. The
proposed rule is based on DoD's current policies for RABs, as well as
DoD's experience in establishing and operating RABs over the past 2
years.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            08/06/96                    61 FR 40764
NPRM Comment Period End         11/04/96                    61 FR 40765
NPRM Extension of Comment Period11/19/96                    61 FR 58803
NPRM Comment Period End         01/20/97
Second NPRM                     01/28/05                     70 FR 4061
Second NPRM Comment Period End  03/29/05
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Patricia Ferrebee, Department of Defense, Office of the
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 571-9060
RIN: 0790-AG31
_______________________________________________________________________
609. SETTLING PERSONNEL AND GENERAL CLAIMS AND PROCESSING ADVANCE
DECISION REQUESTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 10 USC 2575; 10 USC 2771; 10 USC 4712; 10 USC 9712; 24
USC 420; 31 USC 3529; 31 USC 3702; 32 USC 714; 37 USC 554; . . .
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 281
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule proposes policy and assigns responsibilities for
settling personnel and general claims and for processing requests for
an advance decision. The Legislative Branch Appropriations Act of 1996
transferred to the Director of the Office of
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Management and Budget (OMB) the Comptroller General's authority to
settle claims. The OMB Director subsequently delegated some of these
authorities to the Department of Defense (DoD). Later, the General
Accounting Office Act of 1996 codified many of these delegations to the
Secretary of Defense and others and transferred to the OMB Director the
authority of the Comptroller General to waive uniformed service member
and employee debts arising out of the erroneous payment of pay or
allowances exceeding $1,500. The OMB Director subsequently delegated
the authority to waive such debts of uniformed service members and DoD
employees to the Secretary of Defense. The Secretary of Defense further
delegated his claims settlement and waiver authorities to the General
Counsel. This rule implements the reassignment of the Comptroller
General's former duties within the Department of Defense with little
impact on the public.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            11/14/02                    67 FR 68956
NPRM Comment Period End         01/13/03
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Pending analysis of public comments and
issuance of final regulations, DOHA intends to use the procedures and
practices applicable to claims and waiver applications before the
effective dates of the transfers of authority, June 30, 1996, and
December 18, 1996, respectively, which are published in title 4, Code
of Federal Regulations, chapter 1, subchapters C and G. See also 61 FR
50285, September 25, 1996; and 62 FR 5387, February 5, 1997.
Agency Contact: Christine Kopocis, Department of Defense, Office of the
Secretary, 1160 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 696-1809
Related RIN: Related to 0790-AG89, Related to 0790-AG90, Related to
0790-AG91
RIN: 0790-AG47
_______________________________________________________________________
610. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS WITH
INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, HOSPITALS, AND OTHER NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC 113
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 22; 32 CFR 32
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking is the Department of Defense portion of a
multiple-agency action. The agencies are amending their rules
implementing Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-110
``Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With
Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit
Organizations.'' The amendments to the rules incorporate updated
language in Circular A-110 requiring Federal awarding agencies to
ensure that all data produced under awards subject to the Circular are
made available to the public through the procedures established under
the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). OMB updated the Circular
language in this way in October 1999, in response to a provision in
Public Law 105-277. With this rule amendment to 32 CFR parts 22 and 32,
the Department of Defense therefore will maintain policies on access to
data produced under awards subject to Circular A-110 that are
consistent with the policies of other executive departments and
agencies.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              03/16/00                    65 FR 14405
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/17/00
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End                      05/15/00
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Mark Herbst, Department of Defense, Office of the
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 588-1377
Email: mark.herbst@osd.mil
RIN: 0790-AG76
_______________________________________________________________________
611. WAIVER OF DEBTS RESULTING FROM ERRONEOUS PAYMENTS OF PAY AND
ALLOWANCES (DOD DIRECTIVE 1340.21)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5584; 10 USC 2774; 32 USC 716
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 283
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule proposes policy and assigns responsibilities for
considering applications for the waiver of debts resulting from
erroneous payments of pay and allowances (including travel and
transportation allowances) to or on behalf of members of the Uniformed
Services and civilian DoD employees. The Legislative Branch
Appropriations Act of 1996 transferred to the Director of the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) the Comptroller General's authority to
settle claims. The OMB Director subsequently delegated some of these
authorities to the Department of Defense (DoD). Later, the General
Accounting Office Act of 1996 codified many of these delegations to the
Secretary of Defense and others and transferred to the OMB Director the
authority of the Comptroller General to waive uniformed service member
and employee debts arising out of the erroneous payment of pay or
allowances exceeding $1,500. The OMB Director subsequently delegated
the authority to waive such debts of uniformed service members and DoD
employees to the Secretary of Defense. The Secretary of Defense further
delegated his claims settlement and waiver authorities to the General
Counsel. This rule implements the reassignment of the Comptroller
General's former duties within the Department of Defense with little
impact on the public.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            11/14/02                    67 FR 68963
NPRM Comment Period End         01/13/03
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Michael Hipple, Department of Defense, Office of the
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Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 696-8510
Related RIN: Related to 0790-AG47, Related to 0790-AG89, Related to
0790-AG91
RIN: 0790-AG90
_______________________________________________________________________
612. WAIVER PROCEDURES FOR DEBTS RESULTING FROM ERRONEOUS PAYMENTS OF
PAY AND ALLOWANCES (DOD INSTRUCTION 1340.23)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552a; 5 USC 2104; 5 USC 2105; 5 USC 5584; 10 USC
2774; 32 USC 716; . . .
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 284
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule proposes policy and prescribes procedures for
considering waiver applications. The Legislative Branch Appropriations
Act of 1996 transferred to the Director of the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) the Comptroller General's authority to settle claims. The
OMB Director subsequently delegated some of these authorities to the
Department of Defense (DoD). Later, the General Accounting Office Act
of 1996 codified many of these delegations to the Secretary of Defense
and others and transferred to the OMB Director the authority of the
Comptroller General to waive uniformed service member and employee
debts arising out of the erroneous payment of pay or allowances
exceeding $1,500. The OMB Director subsequently delegated the authority
to waive such debts of uniformed service members and DoD employees to
the Secretary of Defense. The Secretary of Defense further delegated
his claims settlement and waiver authorities to the General Counsel.
This rule implements the reassignment of the Comptroller General's
former duties within the Department of Defense with little impact on
the public.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            11/14/02                    67 FR 68965
NPRM Comment Period End         01/13/03
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Michael Hipple, Department of Defense, Office of the
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 696-8510
Related RIN: Related to 0790-AG47, Related to 0790-AG89, Related to
0790-AG90
RIN: 0790-AG91
_______________________________________________________________________
613. PROVISION OF EARLY INTERVENTION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES TO
ELIGIBLE DOD DEPENDENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 10 USC 301
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 57
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule implements the Individuals With Disabilities
Education Act, as amended in 1997. The rule integrates into one policy
both 32 CFR part 57 (which concerned provision of early intervention
and special education to eligible DoD dependents in overseas areas) and
32 CFR part 80 (which concerned provision of early intervention and
special education services in domestic Department of Defense schools).
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              06/10/04                    69 FR 32662
Interim Final Rule Effective    06/10/04
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End                      08/09/04
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: R. Posante, Department of Defense, Office of the
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 696-4493
RIN: 0790-AH70
_______________________________________________________________________
614. DOD CONTRACTORS' SAFETY MANUAL (DOD 4145.26-M)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 184
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule provides guidelines to contractors that are engaged
in ammunition and explosives operations. This rule is necessary to
minimize the potential for mishaps that should interrupt DoD
operations, delay project completion dates, adversely impact DoD
production base or capability, damage or destroy DoD-owned material/
equipment, cause injury to DoD personnel, or endanger the general
public.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            03/29/05                    70 FR 16038
NPRM Comment Period End         05/31/05                    70 FR 16038
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Dr. Josephine Covino, Department of Defense, Office of
the Secretary, 2461 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22331
Phone: 703 325-8625
Fax: 703 325-6227
Email: josephine.covino@ddesb.osd.mil
RIN: 0790-AH76
_______________________________________________________________________
615. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE NATIONAL SECURITY PERSONNEL SYSTEM (NSPS)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 9902
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 9901
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Office of Personnel
Management (OPM) are issuing proposed regulations to establish the
National Security Personnel System (NSPS), a human resources management
system for the Department of Defense, as authorized by the National
Defense Authorization Act (Pub. L. 108-136, November 24, 2003). NSPS
governs basic pay, staffing, classification, performance management,
labor relations, adverse actions, and employee appeals. NSPS aligns
DoD's human resources management system with the Department's critical
mission
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requirements and protects the civil service rights of its employees.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            02/14/05                     70 FR 7552
NPRM Comment Period End         03/16/05
Final Action                    10/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Brad Bunn, Department of Defense, Office of the
Secretary, Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 696-7770
Email: brad.bunn@cpms.osd.mil
RIN: 0790-AH82
_______________________________________________________________________
616. DOD PRIVACY PROGRAM (DOD DIRECTIVE 5400.11)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552a
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 310
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule amends 32 CFR part 310 to show
organizational changes and realignments, to reflect assigned
responsibilities, to affirm program coverage, and to delete and add, as
appropriate, statutory and regulatory authorities.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            09/07/05                    70 FR 53135
NPRM Comment Period End         11/07/05
Final Action                    09/00/06
Final Action Effective          09/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Mr. Vahan Moushegian, Department of Defense, Office of
the Secretary, Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services,
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 607-2944
RIN: 0790-AH83
_______________________________________________________________________
617. SALE OR RENTAL OF SEXUALLY EXPLICIT MATERIAL ON DOD PROPERTY (DOD
INSTRUCTION 4105.70)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 10 USC 2489a
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 235
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule implements 10 U.S.C. 2489a, which prohibits the
sale or rental of sexually explicit material on property under DoD
jurisdiction. The part establishes responsibilities for monitoring
compliance, establishes a review board to determine whether a material
offered for sale or rental is sexually explicit as consistent with the
definition in 10 U.S.C. 2489a, and delineates review board procedures
and required reports.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            12/19/05                    70 FR 75091
NPRM Comment Period End         02/17/06
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Frank A Stich, Department of Defense, Office of the
Secretary, 1160 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 602-4590
RIN: 0790-AH86
_______________________________________________________________________
618. PERSONAL COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION ON DOD INSTALLATIONS (DOD
DIRECTIVE 1344.7) AND PERSONAL COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION ON DOD
INSTALLATIONS IMPLEMENTING PROCEDURES (DOD INSTRUCTION 1344.AA)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 50
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule continues the established annual DoD registration
requirements for life insurance companies operating on all DoD
installations. It continues the established requirement for the sale of
insurance and securities on DoD installations overseas. This rule
identifies prohibited practices that may cause withdrawal of commercial
solicitation privileges on DoD installations and establishes
notification requirements when privileges are withdrawn. This rule
establishes procedures for persons solicited on DoD installations to
evaluate solicitors, and it identifies procedures for providing
financial education programs to military personnel.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            04/19/05                    70 FR 20316
NPRM Comment Period End         06/20/05                    70 FR 20316
Final Action                    10/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism:  Undetermined
Agency Contact: Mr. James Ellis, Department of Defense, Office of the
Secretary, 241 South 18th Street, Crystal Square 4, Suite 302,
Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: 703 602-5009
RIN: 0790-AH87
_______________________________________________________________________
619. NATURALIZATION OF ALIENS SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED
STATES AND OF ALIEN SPOUSES AND/OR ALIEN ADOPTED CHILDREN OF MILITARY
AND CIVILIAN PERSONNEL ORDERED OVERSEAS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 94
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Militarily certifies alien dependents seeking naturalization
under the provisions of sections 1430(b) and 1430(c) of title 8, United
States Code, and furnishes policy guidance to the Secretaries of the
Military Departments governing discharge of release from active duty in
the Armed Forces of the United States of permanent residence aliens who
desire to be naturalized as United States citizens.
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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action                    10/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism:  Undetermined
Agency Contact: Mr. William Gleason, Department of Defense, Office of
the Secretary, Crystal Square 4, Room 302, Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: 703 602-5012
RIN: 0790-AH88
_______________________________________________________________________
620. MANAGEMENT AND MOBILIZATION OF REGULAR AND RESERVE RETIRED MILITARY
MEMBERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 10 USC 688; 10 USC 973; 10 USC 12301(a)
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 64
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule prescribes uniform policy and guidance governing
the peacetime management of retired Regular and Reserve military
personnel preparing for their use during a mobilization. It implements
sections 688, 973, 12301(a), and 12307 of chapters 61, 63, 65, 367,
571, 573, and 1223 of title 10, United States Code.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action                    10/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Daniel Kohner, Department of Defense, Office of the
Secretary, 4000 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 693-7479
Email: dkohner@osd.pentagon.mil
RIN: 0790-AH92
_______________________________________________________________________
621. <bullet> USER CHARGES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 31 USC 9701
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 204
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Department of Defense is revising 32 CFR part 204 to
better align it with OMB Circular A-25 ``User Charges.'' This part
provides guidelines to establish appropriate charges for authorized
services supplied by Department of Defense organizations when such
services provide special benefits to an identifiable recipient beyond
those that accrue to the general public.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            01/26/06                     71 FR 4332
NPRM Comment Period End         03/27/06
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Summers, Department of Defense, Office of the
Secretary, 1160 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 602-0299
RIN: 0790-AH93
_______________________________________________________________________
622. <bullet> FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL EDUCATIONAL
AGENCIES (LEAS)(DOD INSTRUCTION 1342.18)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 20 USC 7703
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule updates responsibilities and procedures to provide
financial assistance to eligible local educational agencies (LEAs) to
benefit dependent students of members of the Armed Forces and DoD
civilian employees. It also assigns responsibilities and prescribes
procedures for providing payments to eligible LEAs that provide
services to military dependent children with severe disabilities.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action                    10/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Gary Woods, Department of Defense, Office of the
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 602-4949
Email: gary.woods@osd.mil
RIN: 0790-AH95
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Defense (DOD)                           Completed Actions
Office of the Secretary (OS)
_______________________________________________________________________
623. NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION PROGRAM (NSEP) GRANTS TO INSTITUTIONS
OF HIGHER EDUCATION (DOD INSTRUCTION 1025.5)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 20 USC 1141(a)
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 206
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 5, 1994.
Abstract: The National Security Education Act provided for the National
Security Education Program, the National Security Education Board, and
a trust fund in the U.S. Treasury to provide all resources for the
program. Under the Act, the Secretary is directed to carry out a
program to award undergraduate scholarships, graduate fellowships, and
grants to institutions of higher education. This rule is to inform
those concerned with institutional grants to be offered under the 1994-
1995 pilot grants program of the preliminary guidelines.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              05/19/94                    59 FR 26116
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End                      07/18/94
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/05/94
Withdrawn                       01/13/06
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Organizations
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: E. Collier, Department of Defense, Office of the
Secretary, 1160 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 696-5670
Email: nsep@nsep.policy.osd.mil
RIN: 0790-AF59
_______________________________________________________________________
624. PERSONNEL SECURITY POLICIES FOR GRANTING ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED
INFORMATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: EO 12968
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 147
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule is published to streamline security practices
throughout the Government. Uniform adjudicative guidelines,
investigative standards, and guidelines for temporary access are being
established. This initiative will simplify security processing and
allow the deserving public to obtain a security clearance in a faster,
more efficient manner.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              01/30/98                     63 FR 4572
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/24/98
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End                      03/31/98
Withdrawn                       01/13/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Terence Thompson, Department of Defense, Office of the
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 602-9969
RIN: 0790-AG54
_______________________________________________________________________
625. NATIONAL POLICY ON RECIPROCITY OF FACILITIES AND GUIDELINES FOR
IMPLEMENTATION OF RECIPROCITY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: EO 12968
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 148
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule is published to make physical facilities available
for reciprocal use in the storage of classified information. Once a
facility has been certified as suitable for classified use by one
organization, it may also be used by another for like purposes.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule Effective    09/16/97                     63 FR 4580
Interim Final Rule              01/30/98                     63 FR 4580
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End                      03/31/98
Withdrawn                       01/13/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Terence Thompson, Department of Defense, Office of the
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 602-9969
RIN: 0790-AG55
_______________________________________________________________________
626. NATIONAL POLICY ON TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCE COUNTERMEASURES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: EO 12968
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 149
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule is published to limit the use of technical
surveillance countermeasures within the boundaries of the U.S. to cases
where there is a reasonable showing of threat.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule Effective    09/16/97                     63 FR 4582
Interim Final Rule              01/30/98                     63 FR 4582
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End                      03/31/98
Withdrawn                       01/13/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Terence Thompson, Department of Defense, Office of the
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 602-9969
RIN: 0790-AG56
_______________________________________________________________________
627. REVIEW OF THE MANUAL FOR COURTS-MARTIAL (DOD DIRECTIVE 5500.17)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: EO 12473; 10 USC 47
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 152
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Department of Defense promulgates procedures implementing
Executive Order 12473, dated July 13, 1984, calling upon the Secretary
of Defense to cause an annual review of the Manual for Courts-Martial
(MCM) and to recommend to the President any appropriate amendments.
Through the annual review process, the Secretary of Defense assists the
President in fulfilling his rulemaking responsibilities under article
36 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ; chapter 47 of title
10, United States Code). Under the direction of the General Counsel of
the Department of Defense, a Joint Service Committee on Military
Justice (JSC) is established with responsibility to conduct the annual
review and propose MCM amendments. The JSC also proposes amendments to
the UCMJ, as necessary.
This rule updates part 152 to title 32, Code of Federal Regulations,
``Review of the Manual for Courts-Martial,'' to reflect practice and
procedures for conducting annual reviews and to change the annual
review cycle from concluding with an annual report due to the General
Counsel by December 31, instead of May 1. The change in the annual
review cycle is due to legislative requirements on affecting JSC
responsibilities. This interim rule is provided to afford a 60-day
opportunity for public comment prior to issuing a final rule. This rule
is intended only to improve the internal management of the Federal
Government. It is not intended to create any right or benefit,
substantive or procedural, enforceable at law by any party against the
United States, its agencies, its officers, or any person.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/03/03                    68 FR 36915
[[Page 22481]]
Interim Final Rule              06/20/03                    68 FR 36915
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End                      08/19/03
Withdrawn                       01/13/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert E. Reed, Department of Defense, Office of the
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 695-1055
RIN: 0790-AG99
_______________________________________________________________________
628. DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT
(FOIA) PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 289
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule implements the Freedom of Information Act, as
amended. It assigns responsibility for responding to written requests
made pursuant to the Act and provides for the review required to
determine the appropriateness of classification.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn                       01/13/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Cathy Alphin, Department of Defense, Office of the
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 428-1453
RIN: 0790-AH00
_______________________________________________________________________
629. IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 740 OF THE WENDELL H. FORD AVIATION
INVESTMENT AND REFORM ACT FOR THE 21ST CENTURY AND SECTION 1051 OF THE
NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 106-181; PL 107-314
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 207
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule prescribes regulations to implement section 740 of
the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st
Century (Pub. L. 106-181) and section 1051 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 (Pub. L. 107-314). The
regulations will establish procedures for the sale of excess Department
of Defense aircraft to persons or entities that provide oil spill
response services (including the application of oil dispersants by air)
pursuant to an oil spill response plan that has been approved by the
Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              05/22/03                    68 FR 27904
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/22/03
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End                      07/21/03
Withdrawn                       01/13/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Debra Bennett, Department of Defense, Office of the
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 604-0098
Related RIN: Related to 0790-AG95
RIN: 0790-AH02
_______________________________________________________________________
630. CRIMINAL JURISDICTION OVER CIVILIANS EMPLOYED BY OR ACCOMPANYING
THE ARMED FORCES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES, SERVICE MEMBERS, AND FORMER
SERVICE MEMBERS (DODI 5525.11)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 18 USC 3261
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 153
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule establishes policies and procedures, and assigns
responsibilities, under the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act
(MEJA), for exercising extraterritorial criminal jurisdiction over
certain military personnel, former service members of the United States
Armed Forces, and over civilians employed by or accompanying the Armed
Forces outside the United States (as specifically defined in section
3267 of MEJA).
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            02/02/04                     69 FR 4890
NPRM                            12/22/05                    70 FR 75998
Second NPRM                     12/22/05                    70 FR 75998
NPRM Withdrawn                  01/20/06                     71 FR 3254
Second NPRM Comment Period End  02/26/06
Final Action                    02/22/06                     71 FR 8946
Final Action Effective          03/03/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert E. Reed, Department of Defense, Office of the
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 695-1055
RIN: 0790-AH73
_______________________________________________________________________
631. SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 5 USC 7301; 5 USC 7351; 5 USC 7353; EO
12674; EO 12731; 5 CFR 2635.105; 5 CFR 2635.203(a); 5 CFR 2635.204(k);
5 CFR 2635.803
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 3601
Legal Deadline: None
[[Page 22482]]
Abstract: The Department of Defense, with the concurrence of the Office
of Government Ethics (OGE), is amending the Supplemental Standards of
Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Department of Defense to reflect
certain administrative changes as a result of DoD reorganizations, as
well as to add a component.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule; Amendments  11/18/03                    68 FR 64979
Interim Final Rule Effective;
Amendments                      11/18/03
Withdrawn                       01/13/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Gail Mason, Standards of Conduct Office, General
Counsel, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, 1600 Defense
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1600
Phone: 703 697-5305
RIN: 0790-AH74
_______________________________________________________________________
632. REVITALIZING BASE CLOSURE COMMUNITIES AND ADDRESSING IMPACTS OF
REALIGNMENT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 10 USC 113; 10 USC 2687 note
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 174; 32 CFR 175; 32 CFR 176
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This amendment consolidates parts 174, 175, and 176 into a
single part. The amendment also address changes in law, policy, and
environmental requirements not currently addressed.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            08/09/05                    70 FR 15698
NPRM Comment Period End         10/10/05                    70 FR 15698
Final Action                    02/28/06                     71 FR 9910
Final Action Effective          02/28/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: S. Kleiman, Department of Defense, Office of the
Secretary, 3400 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310-3400
Phone: 703 571-9085
RIN: 0790-AH91
_______________________________________________________________________
633. <bullet> COMPLIANCE OF DOD MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AND FAMILY
MEMBERS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES WITH COURT ORDERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 18 USC ch 212
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 146
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Chapter 212 of title 18, United States Code (Military
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act of 2000 (MEJA)) establishes Federal
criminal jurisdiction over whoever engages in conduct outside the
United States that would constitute an offense punishable by
imprisonment for more than 1 year (i.e., a felony offense) while
employed by or accompanying the Armed Forces outside the United States,
certain members of the Armed Forces subject to the Uniform Code of
Military Justice (chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code), and
former members of the Armed Forces.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action                    02/24/06                     71 FR 9451
Final Action Effective          02/24/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marsha Mouyal, Department of Defense, Office of the
Secretary, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 695-3657
Email: mouyalm@dodgc.osd.mil
RIN: 0790-AH94
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Defense (DOD)                         Proposed Rule Stage
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)
_______________________________________________________________________
634. PROTESTS, DISPUTES, AND APPEALS (DFARS CASE 2003-D010)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 233
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that
pertain to protests, disputes, and appeals.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            07/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE01
_______________________________________________________________________
635. SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS (DFARS CASE 2003-D047)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that
pertain to the participation of small business concerns in DoD
acquisitions.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            04/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
[[Page 22483]]
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE93
_______________________________________________________________________
636. DEFINITIONS OF COMPONENT AND DOMESTIC MANUFACTURE (DFARS CASE 2005-
D010)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225; 48 CFR 252
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to clarify use of the terms
``component'' and ``domestic manufacture'' as they relate to
restrictions on the acquisition of items from foreign sources.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF22
_______________________________________________________________________
637. BUY AMERICAN ACT EXEMPTION FOR COMMERCIAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(DFARS CASE 2005-D011)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 108-447, sec 517
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 517 of
Division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005. Section 517
authorizes an exemption from the Buy American Act for information
technology that is a commercial item.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF23
_______________________________________________________________________
638. REPORTS OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (DFARS CASE 2005-D015)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 245; 48 CFR 252
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to update requirements for
contractor reporting of government property in the contractor's
possession. DoD contractors will be required to provide item unique
identification (IUID) information electronically in the IUID Registry.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            03/21/06                    71 FR 14151
NPRM Comment Period End         04/20/06
Final Action                    07/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF24
_______________________________________________________________________
639. <bullet> PATENTS, DATA, AND COPYRIGHTS (DFARS CASE 2003-
D049)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 10 USC 2320; 10 USC 2321
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 227; 48 CFR 252.227
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative
pertaining to the acquisition of technical data, computer software, and
computer software documentation.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            09/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF26
_______________________________________________________________________
640. <bullet> ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION AND PROCESSING OF PAYMENT
REQUESTS (DFARS CASE 2005-D009)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 232.70; 48 CFR 252.232-7003
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to update policy addressing
requirements for DoD contractors to submit payment requests in
electronic form. Clarifies the situations under which DoD will grant
exceptions to requirements for electronic submission of payment
requests.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            03/21/06                    71 FR 14149
NPRM Comment Period End         05/22/06
Final Action                    07/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
[[Page 22484]]
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF28
_______________________________________________________________________
641. <bullet> CONTRACTING OFFICERS' REPRESENTATIVES (DFARS
CASE 2005-D022)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 201.602-2
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to clarify the
authority of personnel designated as contracting officers'
representatives. Also relocates procedures regarding designation of a
contracting officer's representative, to the new DFARS companion
resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF30
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Defense (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)
_______________________________________________________________________
642. INCREMENTAL FUNDING, FIXED-PRICE CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 1990-037)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 232.7; 48 CFR 252.232
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to permit the use of
incremental funding of fixed-price contracts in certain situations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Case Opened                     09/26/90
Interim Final Rule              09/01/93                    58 FR 46091
Final Action                    05/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
Related RIN: Previously reported as 0790-AE42
RIN: 0750-AA07
_______________________________________________________________________
643. PATENT RIGHTS--OWNERSHIP BY THE CONTRACTOR (LARGE BUSINESS) (DFARS
CASE 2001-D015)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 227.3; 48 CFR 252.227
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to add a contract clause on
patent rights to replace a FAR clause that has been proposed for
deletion.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            09/30/04                    69 FR 58377
NPRM Comment Period End         11/01/04
Final Action                    06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AD72
_______________________________________________________________________
644. THRESHOLD FOR SMALL BUSINESS SPECIALIST REVIEW (DFARS CASE 2003-
D060)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219.201
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as a result of the
DFARS Transformation Initiative. Eliminates requirements for small
business specialists to review proposed acquisitions that are under
$100,000 and totally set aside for small business concerns. Also
proposes to relocate text addressing the functions of small business
specialists to the new DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance,
and Information.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            04/23/04                    69 FR 21997
NPRM Comment Period End         06/22/04
Final Action                    07/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE30
_______________________________________________________________________
645. TRANSITION OF WEAPONS-RELATED PROTOTYPE PROJECTS TO FOLLOW-ON
CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2003-D106)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 847
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 212.212; 48 CFR 212.70
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to establish a pilot
program that permits contracting officers to use FAR part 12
(Acquisition of Commercial Items) procedures to award follow-on
contracts for the production of items begun as prototype
[[Page 22485]]
projects under other transaction agreements. The follow-on contract
must be awarded to a nontraditional defense contractor; must not exceed
$50,000,000; must be either firm-fixed-price or fixed-price with
economic price adjustment; and must be awarded on or before September
30, 2008. This change implements section 847 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 and is intended to ease the
transition of nontraditional defense contractors from prototype
transactions to standard contracts.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              11/01/04                    69 FR 63329
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End                      01/03/05
Final Action                    05/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE49
_______________________________________________________________________
646. BASIC AGREEMENTS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES (DFARS CASE 2003-
D056)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 239.74
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that
pertain to the use of basic agreements in the acquisition of
telecommunications services.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            11/22/04                    69 FR 67883
NPRM Comment Period End         01/21/05
Final Action                    06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE69
_______________________________________________________________________
647. CONTRACT PRICING AND COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (DFARS CASE 2003-
D014)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 215.4; 48 CFR 230; 48 CFR 252.215-7002; 48 CFR
253.215-70
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that
pertain to contract pricing matters and cost accounting standards
administration.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            12/20/05                    70 FR 75440
NPRM Comment Period End         02/21/06
Final Action                    09/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
Related RIN: Merged with 0750-AE10
RIN: 0750-AE71
_______________________________________________________________________
648. EXCHANGE OR SALE OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DFARS
CASE 2003-D094)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 239.70
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that
pertain to the exchange or sale of Government-owned information
technology.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            09/16/05                    70 FR 54697
NPRM Comment Period End         11/15/05
Final Action                    09/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE72
_______________________________________________________________________
649. MATERIAL INSPECTION AND RECEIVING REPORT (DFARS CASE 2003-D085)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR ch 2, app F
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that
relate to the use of material inspection and receiving reports for
items delivered under DoD contracts.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            07/12/05                    70 FR 39975
NPRM Comment Period End         09/12/05
Final Action                    10/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE73
[[Page 22486]]
_______________________________________________________________________
650. UNIFORM CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBERING (DFARS CASE 2003-D082)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 204.71
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that
pertain to uniform line item numbering in DoD contracts.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            04/12/05                    70 FR 19036
NPRM Comment Period End         06/13/05
Final Action                    04/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE76
_______________________________________________________________________
651. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS (DFARS CASE 2003-D084)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 204.1; 48 CFR 204.4; 48 CFR 204.9
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that
relate to administrative aspects of contract placement.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            04/12/05                    70 FR 19037
NPRM Comment Period End         06/13/05
Final Action                    04/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE77
_______________________________________________________________________
652. BUSINESS RESTRUCTURING COSTS (DFARS CASE 2004-D026)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 10 USC 2325
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 231.205-70
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 819 of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Section
819 lowers the approval level for determinations relating to payment of
restructuring costs to DoD contractors.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              07/26/05                    70 FR 43074
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End                      09/26/05
Final Action                    04/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE79
_______________________________________________________________________
653. SOLE SOURCE AWARD OF 8(A) CONTRACTS TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN-OWNED SMALL
BUSINESS CONCERNS (DFARS CASE 2004-D031)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 108-287, sec 8021
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219.805
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 8021
of the DoD Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Section 8021
permits sole source awards to Native Hawaiian small business concerns
under the 8(a) Program.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              07/26/05                    70 FR 43072
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End                      09/26/05
Final Action                    07/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE81
_______________________________________________________________________
654. QUALITY ASSURANCE (DFARS CASE 2003-D027)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 246
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that
pertain to contract quality assurance.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            05/24/05                    70 FR 29710
NPRM Comment Period End         07/25/05
Final Action                    06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE85
_______________________________________________________________________
655. TRANSPORTATION (DFARS CASE 2003-D028)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
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CFR Citation: 48 CFR 247
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that
pertain to transportation requirements under DoD contracts.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            07/26/05                    70 FR 43109
NPRM Comment Period End         09/26/05
Final Action                    10/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE89
_______________________________________________________________________
656. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING (DFARS CASE 2003-D034)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 236.1; 48 CFR 236.2
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that
pertain to construction contracts.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            06/21/05                    70 FR 35605
NPRM Comment Period End         08/22/05
Final Action                    04/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE91
_______________________________________________________________________
657. ACQUISITION PLANNING (DFARS CASE 2003-D044)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 207
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that
pertain to acquisition planning.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            09/16/05                    70 FR 54693
NPRM Comment Period End         11/15/05
Final Action                    10/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE92
_______________________________________________________________________
658. CONTRACT TERMINATION (DFARS CASE 2003-D046)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 249
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that
pertain to contract termination matters.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            07/12/05                    70 FR 39980
NPRM Comment Period End         09/12/05
Final Action                    06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE94
_______________________________________________________________________
659. AUTHORIZATION FOR CONTINUED CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2003-D052)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 204.7001
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement a
recommendation resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that
would authorize the issuance of a ``mirror contract'' when performance
under the original contract number is no longer possible solely for
administrative reasons.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            05/05/05                    70 FR 23826
NPRM Comment Period End         07/05/05
Final Action                    06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE95
_______________________________________________________________________
660. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION FUNCTIONS (DFARS CASE 2003-D051)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 242.302
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative
pertaining to contract administration functions.
[[Page 22488]]
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            11/09/05                    70 FR 67955
NPRM Comment Period End         01/09/06
Final Action                    08/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE96
_______________________________________________________________________
661. CONTRACTOR INSURANCE/PENSION REVIEWS (DFARS CASE 2003-D050)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 242.73
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that
pertain to the conduct of contractor insurance/pension reviews.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            06/21/05                    70 FR 35606
NPRM Comment Period End         08/22/05
Final Action                    04/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE97
_______________________________________________________________________
662. ACQUISITION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DFARS CASE 2003-D068)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 239
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that
pertain to the acquisition of information technology.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            09/16/05                    70 FR 54698
NPRM Comment Period End         11/15/05
Final Action                    09/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE98
_______________________________________________________________________
663. DESCRIBING AGENCY NEEDS (DFARS CASE 2003-D073)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 211
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that
pertain to the use of requirements documents in DoD contracts.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            06/21/05                    70 FR 35602
NPRM Comment Period End         08/22/05
Final Action                    06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE99
_______________________________________________________________________
664. REQUIRED SOURCES OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES (DFARS CASE 2003-D072)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 208
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that
pertain to the acquisition of supplies and services through Government
sources.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            12/09/05                    70 FR 73187
NPRM Comment Period End         02/07/06
Final Action                    08/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF00
_______________________________________________________________________
665. SPECIAL CONTRACTING METHODS (DFARS CASE 2003-D079)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 217
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that
pertain to the acquisition of supplies and services through special
contracting methods.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            09/16/05                    70 FR 54695
NPRM Comment Period End         11/15/05
Final Action                    06/00/06
[[Page 22489]]
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF02
_______________________________________________________________________
666. TYPES OF CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2003-D078)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 216
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that
pertain to the types of contracts that may be used in DoD acquisitions.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            09/16/05                    70 FR 54694
NPRM Comment Period End         11/15/05
Final Action                    06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF03
_______________________________________________________________________
667. APPLICATION OF LABOR LAWS TO GOVERNMENT ACQUISITIONS (DFARS CASE
2003-D019)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 222
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that
pertain to requirements for compliance with labor laws under DoD
contracts.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            07/12/05                    70 FR 39978
NPRM Comment Period End         09/12/05
Final Action                    06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF06
_______________________________________________________________________
668. COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (DFARS CASE 2004-D017)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 212.301; 48 CFR 225.74; 48 CFR 252.225
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement DoD policy
prohibiting contractor employees from supporting or promoting
trafficking in persons.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            06/21/05                    70 FR 35603
NPRM Comment Period End         08/22/05
Final Action                    06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF11
_______________________________________________________________________
669. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CRITICAL SAFETY ITEMS (DFARS CASE
2004-D008)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 108-87, sec 8143
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 246; 48 CFR 252
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to add a contract clause
requiring contractors to promptly notify the Government of any
nonconformance or deficiency that could impact item safety.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            08/01/05                    70 FR 44077
NPRM Comment Period End         09/30/05
Final Action                    09/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF12
_______________________________________________________________________
670. EXPORT-CONTROLLED INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY (DFARS CASE 2004-D010)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 204; 48 CFR 235; 48 CFR 252
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to address requirements for
preventing unauthorized disclosure of export-controlled information and
technology under DoD contracts.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            07/12/05                    70 FR 39976
NPRM Comment Period End         09/12/05
Final Action                    08/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
[[Page 22490]]
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF13
_______________________________________________________________________
671. LEVY ON PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTORS (DFARS CASE 2004-D033)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 232; 48 CFR 252
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to address the effect of
Internal Revenue Service levies on contract payments.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              09/01/05                    70 FR 52031
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End                      10/31/05
Final Action                    08/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF14
_______________________________________________________________________
672. PROHIBITION OF FOREIGN TAXATION ON U.S. ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (DFARS
CASE 2004-D012)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 108-7, sec 579 ; PL 108-199, sec 506
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225; 48 CFR 252
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
section 579 of Division E of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2003,
as amended by section 506 of Division D of the Consolidated
Appropriations Act, 2004. These statutes provide that commodities
financed under U.S. assistance programs shall be exempt from taxation
by the foreign government. This DFARS amendment includes a contract
clause requiring the contractor to notify the contracting officer if a
foreign government inappropriately imposes taxes.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              09/30/05                    70 FR 57191
Interim Final Rule Effective    09/30/05
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End                      11/29/05
Final Action                    06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF15
_______________________________________________________________________
673. INFLATION ADJUSTMENT OF ACQUISITION-RELATED THRESHOLDS (DFARS CASE
2004-D022)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 108-375, sec 807
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 205; 48 CFR 211; 48 CFR 216; 48 CFR 217; 48 CFR
219; 48 CFR 225; 48 CFR 228; 48 CFR 232; 48 CFR 236; 48 CFR 237; 48 CFR
252
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 807 of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Section
807 provides for an adjustment of acquisition-related thresholds every
5 years.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            01/23/06                     71 FR 3446
NPRM Comment Period End         03/24/06
Final Action                    10/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF16
_______________________________________________________________________
674. RESTRICTION ON CARBON, ALLOY, AND ARMOR STEEL PLATE (DFARS CASE
2005-D002)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 108-287, sec 8029
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225; 48 CFR 252
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to clarify restrictions on
the acquisition of carbon, alloy, and armor steel plate from foreign
sources.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            12/09/05                    70 FR 73189
NPRM Comment Period End         02/07/06
Final Action                    09/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF17
_______________________________________________________________________
675. CONTRACT REPORTING (DFARS CASE 2005-D004)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 204; 48 CFR 253
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to update requirements for
reporting contract actions in the Defense Contract Action Data System.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action                    04/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
[[Page 22491]]
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF18
_______________________________________________________________________
676. EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (DFARS CASE 2005-D006)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 242; 48 CFR 252
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to update requirements for
contractor compliance with earned value management system criteria.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            01/23/06                     71 FR 3449
NPRM Comment Period End         03/24/06
Final Action                    10/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF19
_______________________________________________________________________
677. TRAINING FOR CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL INTERACTING WITH DETAINEES (DFARS
CASE 2005-D007)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 108-375, sec 1092
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 237; 48 CFR 252
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, March 27, 2005, Prescription of
implementing policies.
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 1092
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Section
1092 requires that DoD contractor personnel who interact with detainees
receive training regarding the applicable international obligations and
laws of the United States.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              09/01/05                    70 FR 52032
Interim Final Rule Effective    09/01/05
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End                      10/31/05
Final Action                    07/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF20
_______________________________________________________________________
678. FOREIGN ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (DFARS CASE 2005-D012)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to remove text
containing internal DoD procedures relating to the acquisition of items
from foreign sources. This text will be relocated to the new DFARS
companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            01/23/06                     71 FR 3448
NPRM Comment Period End         03/24/06
Final Action                    10/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF21
_______________________________________________________________________
679. <bullet> CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL AUTHORIZED TO ACCOMPANY
U.S. ARMED FORCES (DFARS CASE 2005-D013)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 212.301; 48 CFR 225.7402; 48 CFR 252.225-7040
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement DoD policy
regarding contractor personnel authorized to accompany U.S. Armed
Forces deployed outside the United States. Addresses the status of
contractor personnel as civilians accompanying the U.S. Armed Forces
and the responsibilities of the combatant commander regarding the
protection of contractor personnel.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              05/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF25
_______________________________________________________________________
680. <bullet> EXTENSION OF CONTRACT GOAL FOR SMALL
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESSES AND CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING
(DFARS CASE 2006-D010)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 109-163, sec 842; 10 USC 2323
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219.000
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 842 of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section
842 extends, through fiscal year 2009, DoD's 5 percent goal for award
of
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contract and subcontract dollars to small disadvantaged businesses and
historically black colleges and universities and minority institutions.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action                    07/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF27
_______________________________________________________________________
681. <bullet> TRADE AGREEMENTS THRESHOLDS AND MOROCCO FREE
TRADE AGREEMENT (DFARS CASE 2005-D017)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 108-302; 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225; 48 CFR 252.225
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to incorporate increased
thresholds for application of the World Trade Organization Government
Procurement Agreement and the Free Trade Agreements, as determined by
the United States Trade Representative. Also implements a new Free
Trade Agreement with Morocco and amends the list of end products that
are subject to trade agreements.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              04/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF29
_______________________________________________________________________
682. <bullet> RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (DFARS CASE 2006-
D002)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 211.275; 48 CFR 212.301; 48 CFR 252.211-7006
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to add additional
commodities and ship-to locations that are subject to requirements for
package marking with passive radio frequency identification tags.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              09/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF31
_______________________________________________________________________
683. <bullet> BERRY AMENDMENT EXCEPTIONS--ACQUISITION OF
PERISHABLE FOOD AND FISH, SHELLFISH, OR SEAFOOD (DFARS CASE 2006-D005)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 109-163, sec 831; 10 USC 2533a; PL 108-287, sec
8118; 10 USC 2533a
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.7002-2
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 831 of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 and section
8118 of the DoD Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Section 831
amends 10 U.S.C. 2533a(d)(3) to expand the exception from domestic
source requirements, that is applicable to purchase of perishable foods
by activities located outside the United States, to include
acquisitions by other activities on behalf of those activities. Section
8118 makes permanent the requirements of 10 U.S.C. 2533a(f), that DoD
must acquire only domestic fish, shellfish, and seafood manufactured or
processed in the United States, including fish, shellfish, and seafood
contained in foods manufactured or processed in the United States.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              07/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF32
_______________________________________________________________________
684. <bullet> BERRY AMENDMENT--NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT AND
CLOTHING MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS (DFARS CASE 2006-D006)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 109-163, sec 833; 10 USC 2533a
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.7002
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 833 of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section
833 amends 10 U.S.C. 2533a to add a requirement for DoD to provide
notice on FedBizOpps when certain exceptions to domestic source
requirements are applied and amends the restrictions on the acquisition
of foreign clothing.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              07/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF33
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_______________________________________________________________________
685. <bullet> PROHIBITION ON PROCUREMENTS FROM COMMUNIST
CHINESE MILITARY COMPANIES (DFARS CASE 2006-D007)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 109-163, sec 1211
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 1211
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section
1211 prohibits DoD from acquiring goods or services from Communist
Chinese military companies.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              07/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF34
_______________________________________________________________________
686. <bullet> PURCHASE OF WEAPONS OVERSEAS FOR FORCE
PROTECTION PURPOSES (DFARS CASE 2006-D008)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 109-163, sec 1231
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 1231
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section
1231 permits DoD to purchase weapons from any entity in a foreign
country, if necessary to protect U.S. forces engaged in ongoing
military operations in that country.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              07/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF35
_______________________________________________________________________
687. <bullet> LIMITATION ON TIERED EVALUATION OF OFFERS (DFARS
CASE 2006-D009)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 109-163, sec 816
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 210; 48 CFR 215
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 816 of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section
816 requires DoD to prescribe guidance on the use of tiered evaluation
of offers for contracts and for task or delivery orders under
contracts.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              09/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF36
_______________________________________________________________________
688. <bullet> SECURITY-GUARD SERVICES CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE
2006-D011)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 109-163, sec 334
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 237.102-70
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 334 of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section
334 extends through September 30, 2007, the authority for contractor
performance of security-guard functions at military installations or
facilities if the functions would otherwise have to be performed by
members of the armed forces who are not readily available due to a
deployment.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              07/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF37
_______________________________________________________________________
689. <bullet> PROCUREMENT OF MAJOR WEAPON SYSTEMS AS
COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DFARS CASE 2006-D012)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 109-163, sec 803
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 212; 48 CFR 234
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 803 of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section
803 limits the use of commercial item procedures for the acquisition of
major weapon systems.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              09/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF38
_______________________________________________________________________
690. <bullet> LEASE OF VESSELS, AIRCRAFT, AND COMBAT VEHICLES
(DFARS CASE 2006-D013)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 109-163, sec 815
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CFR Citation: 48 CFR 207.470
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 815 of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section
815 extends the requirements that are applicable to the lease of
aircraft and naval vessels to also include combat vehicles.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              09/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF39
_______________________________________________________________________
691. <bullet> EVALUATION FACTOR FOR EMPLOYING OR
SUBCONTRACTING WITH MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES RESERVE (DFARS CASE
2006-D014)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 109-163, sec 819
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 215; 48 CFR 252.215
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 819 of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. Section
819 authorizes DoD to use an evaluation factor as to whether a
prospective contractor intends to carry out the contract using
individuals or subcontractors who are members of the Selected Reserve
of the reserve components of the Armed Forces.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              09/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF40
_______________________________________________________________________
692. <bullet> CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION OF AWARD OF
ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SERVICES / MILITARY FAMILY HOUSING CONTRACTS (DFARS
CASE 2006-D015)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 1031
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 236.601
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 1031
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004. Section
1031 amends the congressional notification requirements related to the
award of architect-engineer contracts for military construction or
military family housing.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              08/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF41
_______________________________________________________________________
693. <bullet> AVIATION INTO-PLANE REIMBURSEMENT (AIR) CARD
(DFARS CASE 2006-D017)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 213.306
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to authorize use of the AIR
card in lieu of a Standard Form 44 for purchase of aviation fuel and
oil.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action                    07/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF42
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Defense (DOD)                           Long-Term Actions
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)
_______________________________________________________________________
694. CODIFICATION AND MODIFICATION OF BERRY AMENDMENT (DFARS CASE 2002-
D002)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.7002; 48 CFR 252.212-7001; 48 CFR 252.225-7012
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              04/26/02                    67 FR 20697
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End                      06/25/02
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AD76
[[Page 22495]]
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Defense (DOD)                           Completed Actions
Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)
_______________________________________________________________________
695. APPROVAL OF SERVICE CONTRACTS AND TASK ORDERS (DFARS CASE 2002-
D024)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 107-107, sec 801(b); PL 108-375, sec 854
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 207.105; 48 CFR 208.404; 48 CFR 217.78; 48 CFR
237.170
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 801(b)
of the Fiscal Year 2002 National Defense Authorization Act. Section
801(b) requires DoD to establish and implement a management structure
for the procurement of services.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              10/01/03                    68 FR 56563
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End                      12/01/03
Interim Final Rule              05/24/05                    70 FR 29640
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End                      07/25/05
Final Action                    03/21/06                    71 FR 14102
Final Action Effective          03/21/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AD81
_______________________________________________________________________
696. PURCHASE CARD INTERNAL CONTROLS (DFARS CASE 2002-D025)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 213.3
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Proposed amendments to the Defense FAR Supplement regarding
internal controls for proper use of the Governmentwide commercial
purchase card.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            12/20/02                    67 FR 77955
NPRM Comment Period End         02/18/03
Withdrawn                       10/24/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AD87
_______________________________________________________________________
697. CONTRACT PERIOD FOR TASK AND DELIVERY ORDER CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE
2003-D097)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 843
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 216.501-2; 48 CFR 217.204
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 843 of
the Fiscal Year 2004 National Defense Authorization Act. Section 843
provides that a task or delivery order contract awarded under the
authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304a may cover a total period of not more than
10 years, unless the head of the contracting activity determines that
exceptional circumstances require a longer ordering period.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              03/23/04                    69 FR 13478
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End                      05/24/04
Interim Final Rule              12/15/04                    69 FR 74992
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End                      02/14/05
Final Action                    12/09/05                    70 FR 73151
Final Action Effective          12/09/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE25
_______________________________________________________________________
698. CONSOLIDATION OF CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS (DFARS CASE 2003-D109)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 801; 10 USC 2382
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 207.170; 48 CFR 219.201
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, May 23, 2004, Applies to
solicitations issued after 05/22/2004.
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to place restrictions on
consolidating two or more separate requirements into a single
solicitation and contract. Requires agencies to include the following
in acquisition strategies that involve consolidation of requirements
exceeding $5,000,000: (1) The results of market research; (2) any
alternatives that would involve a lesser degree of consolidation; and
(3) a determination by the senior procurement executive that the
consolidation is necessary and justified. This change implements
section 801 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2004 and is intended to ensure that decisions regarding consolidation
of requirements are made with a view toward providing maximum
practicable opportunity for small business concerns to participate in
DoD procurements.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              09/17/04                    69 FR 55986
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End                      11/16/04
Final Action                    03/21/06                    71 FR 14104
Final Action Effective          03/21/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele P. Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE48
[[Page 22496]]
_______________________________________________________________________
699. FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS--AUSTRALIA AND MOROCCO (DFARS CASE 2004-D013)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 108-286; PL 108-302
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225; 48 CFR 252
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement new Free Trade
Agreements with Australia and Morocco. The Free Trade Agreements waive
the applicability of the Buy American Act for some foreign supplies and
construction materials from Australia and Morocco, and specify
procurement procedures designed to ensure fairness.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              01/13/05                     70 FR 2361
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End                      03/14/05
Final Action                    12/09/05                    70 FR 73152
Final Action Effective          12/09/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE59
_______________________________________________________________________
700. ACQUISITION OF BALL AND ROLLER BEARINGS (DFARS CASE 2003-D021)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 10 USC 2534
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.70; 48 CFR 252.225-7016
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to improve the clarity of
domestic source restrictions on the acquisition of ball and roller
bearings, by addressing only the exceptions, waivers, and waiver
authority available to the contracting officer under current law, and
by making the restrictions inapplicable to bearings that are commercial
components of non-commercial end items or components.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            02/22/05                     70 FR 8560
NPRM Comment Period End         04/25/05
Final Action                    03/21/06                    71 FR 14110
Final Action Effective          03/21/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE60
_______________________________________________________________________
701. SPECIALIZED SERVICE CONTRACTING (DFARS CASE 2003-D041)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 237.70; 48 CFR 237.71; 48 CFR 252.237
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that
pertain to the acquisition of mortuary and laundry and dry cleaning
services.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            02/22/05                     70 FR 8563
NPRM Comment Period End         04/25/05
Final Action                    01/23/06                     71 FR 3415
Final Action Effective          01/23/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE62
_______________________________________________________________________
702. ACQUISITION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES (DFARS CASE 2003-D055)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 239.74
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that
pertain to the acquisition of telecommunications services.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            02/22/05                     70 FR 8564
NPRM Comment Period End         04/25/05
Final Action                    11/09/05                    70 FR 67918
Final Action Effective          11/09/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE63
_______________________________________________________________________
703. UTILITY RATES ESTABLISHED BY REGULATORY BODIES (DFARS CASE 2003-
D096)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 241.201; 48 CFR 241.501
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that
pertain to utility rates established by independent and non-independent
regulatory bodies.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            02/22/05                     70 FR 8565
NPRM Comment Period End         04/25/05
Final Action                    01/23/06                     71 FR 3418
Final Action Effective          01/23/06
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE64
_______________________________________________________________________
704. ACQUISITION OF UTILITY SERVICES (DFARS CASE 2003-D069)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 241
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that
pertain to the acquisition of utility services.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            02/22/05                     70 FR 8566
NPRM Comment Period End         04/25/05
Final Action                    01/23/06                     71 FR 3416
Final Action Effective          01/23/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE65
_______________________________________________________________________
705. EXTRAORDINARY CONTRACTUAL ACTIONS (DFARS CASE 2003-D048)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 250
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that
pertain to the processing of requests for extraordinary contract
adjustments.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            02/07/05                     70 FR 6393
NPRM Comment Period End         04/08/05
Final Action                    11/09/05                    70 FR 67923
Final Action Effective          11/09/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE66
_______________________________________________________________________
706. UPDATE OF CLAUSES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES (DFARS CASE 2003-
D053)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 239.74; 48 CFR 252.239
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that
pertain to the acquisition of telecommunications services.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            11/22/04                    69 FR 67885
NPRM Comment Period End         01/21/05
Final Action                    11/09/05                    70 FR 67919
Final Action Effective          11/09/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE67
_______________________________________________________________________
707. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT--SCREENING OF GOVERNMENT INVENTORY
(DFARS CASE 2003-D054)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 239.73
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that
pertain to procedures for screening of Government inventory before
authorizing a contractor to purchase information technology equipment.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            11/22/04                    69 FR 67884
NPRM Comment Period End         01/21/05
Final Action                    11/09/05                    70 FR 67917
Final Action Effective          11/09/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE68
_______________________________________________________________________
708. FOREIGN ACQUISITION (DFARS CASE 2003-D008)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225; 48 CFR 252.225
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that
relate to the acquisition of supplies and services from foreign
sources.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            03/23/05                    70 FR 14625
NPRM Comment Period End         05/23/05
Final Action                    12/09/05                    70 FR 73153
Final Action Effective          12/09/05
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE70
_______________________________________________________________________
709. MICRO-PURCHASES NOT USING THE GOVERNMENTWIDE PURCHASE CARD (DFARS
CASE 2003-D059)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 213.270
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Proposed amendments to the Defense FAR Supplement regarding
use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card for actions at or
below the micro-purchase threshold.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            04/12/05                    70 FR 19041
NPRM Comment Period End         06/13/05
Withdrawn                       11/15/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE74
_______________________________________________________________________
710. SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (DFARS CASE 2003-D075)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 213; 48 CFR 253.213
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that
pertain to the use of simplified acquisition procedures.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            04/12/05                    70 FR 19042
NPRM Comment Period End         06/13/05
Final Action                    01/23/06                     71 FR 3412
Final Action Effective          01/23/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE75
_______________________________________________________________________
711. CONTRACT FINANCING (DFARS CASE 2003-D043)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 232
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that
pertain to contract financing and payment.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            05/05/05                    70 FR 23827
NPRM Comment Period End         07/05/05
Final Action                    12/20/05                    70 FR 75412
Final Action Effective          12/20/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE78
_______________________________________________________________________
712. DOD PILOT MENTOR-PROT[Eacute]G[Eacute] PROGRAM (DFARS CASE 2004-
D028)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 108-375, sec 841; PL 108-375, sec 842
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219.71; 48 CFR ch 2, app I
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement sections 841
and 842 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005.
Section 841 provides for a 5-year extension of the DoD Pilot Mentor-
Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program. Section 842 expands the program to
include service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns and
HUBZone small business concerns.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              05/24/05                    70 FR 29644
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End                      07/25/05
Final Action                    01/23/06                     71 FR 3414
Final Action Effective          01/23/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE80
_______________________________________________________________________
713. INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR USE OF DOMESTIC MACHINE TOOLS AND OTHER
CAPITAL ASSETS (DFARS CASE 2005-D003)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 108-136, sec 822
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 215; 48 CFR 216
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, May 24, 2005, Interim Final.
Final, Statutory, February 18, 2006.
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 822 of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004. Section
822 requires DoD to establish incentives for DoD contractors to
purchase capital assets manufactured in the United States.
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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              05/24/05                    70 FR 29643
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End                      07/25/05
Final Action                    03/21/06                    71 FR 14108
Final Action Effective          03/21/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE83
_______________________________________________________________________
714. SUBCONTRACTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (DFARS CASE 2003-D025)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 244.3; 48 CFR 252.244-7000
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative
pertaining to subcontracts awarded under DoD contracts.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            04/12/05                    70 FR 19044
NPRM Comment Period End         06/13/05
Final Action                    11/09/05                    70 FR 67922
Final Action Effective          11/09/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE86
_______________________________________________________________________
715. CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS (DFARS CASE 2003-D024)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 243.1; 48 CFR 243.2
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative
pertaining to contract modifications.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            03/23/05                    70 FR 14629
NPRM Comment Period End         05/23/05
Final Action                    11/09/05                    70 FR 67921
Final Action Effective          11/09/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE87
_______________________________________________________________________
716. SOCIOECONOMIC PROGRAMS (DFARS CASE 2003-D029)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 226
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that
pertain to socioeconomic considerations in DoD contracting.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            04/12/05                    70 FR 19038
NPRM Comment Period End         06/13/05
Final Action                    12/09/05                    70 FR 73148
Final Action Effective          12/09/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE88
_______________________________________________________________________
717. ENVIRONMENT, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (DFARS
CASE 2003-D039)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 223
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative
pertaining to environmental and safety matters under DoD contracts.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            04/12/05                    70 FR 19039
NPRM Comment Period End         06/13/05
Final Action                    12/09/05                    70 FR 73150
Final Action Effective          12/09/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AE90
_______________________________________________________________________
718. COMPONENT BREAKOUT (DFARS CASE 2003-D071)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 207.105; 48 CFR app D
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that
pertain to the breakout of components of end items for future
acquisitions.
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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            03/23/05                    70 FR 14623
NPRM Comment Period End         05/23/05
Final Action                    03/21/06                    71 FR 14101
Final Action Effective          03/21/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF01
_______________________________________________________________________
719. CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION (DFARS CASE 2003-D077)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 215
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that
pertain to DoD negotiated acquisitions.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            03/23/05                    70 FR 14624
NPRM Comment Period End         05/23/05
Final Action                    01/23/06                     71 FR 3413
Final Action Effective          01/23/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF04
_______________________________________________________________________
720. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION (DFARS CASE 2003-D023)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 242; 48 CFR 252.242-7000; 48 CFR 252.242-7004
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to implement
recommendations resulting from the DFARS Transformation Initiative that
pertain to DoD contract administration and audit services.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            04/12/05                    70 FR 19043
NPRM Comment Period End         06/13/05
Final Action                    11/09/05                    70 FR 67919
Final Action Effective          11/09/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF05
_______________________________________________________________________
721. COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULES AND MULTIPLE
AWARD CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2004-D009)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 421
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 208.4; 48 CFR 216.5
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to strengthen requirements
for competition in the placement of orders under Federal Supply
Schedules and multiple award contracts.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            06/02/05                    70 FR 32280
NPRM Comment Period End         08/01/05
Final Action                    03/21/06                    71 FR 14106
Final Action Effective          03/21/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF08
_______________________________________________________________________
722. CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE OF ACQUISITION FUNCTIONS CLOSELY ASSOCIATED
WITH INHERENTLY GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS (DFARS CASE 2004-D021)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 10 USC 2383
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 207.5
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amends the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 804 of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Section
804 places limitations on the award of contracts for the performance of
acquisition functions closely associated with inherently governmental
functions.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              03/23/05                    70 FR 14572
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End                      05/23/05
Final Action                    03/21/06                    71 FR 14100
Final Action Effective          03/21/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Peterson, Department of Defense, Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-3062
Phone: 703 602-0311
Email: michele.peterson@osd.mil
RIN: 0750-AF09
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_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Defense (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage
Department of the Army (DOA)
_______________________________________________________________________
723. <bullet> LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTING
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 28 USC 534 note; 42 USC 10601; 18 USC 922; 42 USC
14071; 10 USC 1562; 10 USC ch 47; PL 108-374; . . .
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 635
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule is being amended to implement portions of section
577(b)(5) of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2005, October 28, 2004, Public Law 108-375, pertaining
to reporting of sexual assaults. This revision also implements
Department of Defense policy concerning sexual assault.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            12/09/05                    70 FR 73181
NPRM Comment Period End         01/09/06
Final Action                    04/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Brenda S. Bowen, Department of Defense, Department of
the Army, U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency,
ATTN: JDRP-RDR-C, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315-3860
Phone: 703 428-6422
Fax: 703 428-6514
Email: brenda.bowen@rmda.belvoir.army.mil
RIN: 0702-AA52
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Defense (DOD)                           Completed Actions
Department of the Army (DOA)
_______________________________________________________________________
724. FOREIGN ACQUISITION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC 2202; FAR 1.301; DFARS 201.3; DODD
5000.35; . . .
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 5125
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: To increase consistency in Army contracts that may require
deployment of personnel, the Department of the Army is amending 48 CFR
chapter 51. This interim rule is a consolidation and summarization of
current information available in several documents, some of which are
currently in draft form, and does not include new Army contracting
policy.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              11/28/03                    68 FR 66738
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End                      01/27/04
Withdrawn                       01/30/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: This interim rule is added to incorporate
information to facilitate deploying contractor personnel to Iraq and
other areas of operations. It also seeks to ease the administrative
difficulty for each contractor and contracting office researching
current guidance on contractors accompanying the force and to increase
consistency among Army contracts. This amendment addresses contractor
and Army contracting offices' questions and concerns.
Agency Contact: Brenda S. Bowen, Department of Defense, Department of
the Army, U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency,
ATTN: JDRP-RDR-C, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315-3860
Phone: 703 428-6422
Fax: 703 428-6514
Email: brenda.bowen@rmda.belvoir.army.mil
Related RIN: Related to 0702-AA39
RIN: 0702-AA38
_______________________________________________________________________
725. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC 2202; FAR 1.301; DOD FAR 201.3; DODD
5000.35; . . .
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 5152
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: To increase consistency in Army contracts that may require
deployment of contractor personnel, the Department of the Army is
amending 48 CFR part 5152. This interim rule seeks to incorporate
information to facilitate the deployment of contractor personnel to
Iraq or other areas of operations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              11/28/03                    68 FR 66740
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End                      01/27/04
Withdrawn                       01/30/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: This rule is a consolidation and summarization
of current information available in several documents, some of which
are currently in draft form, and does not include new Army contracting
policy.
Agency Contact: Brenda S. Bowen, Department of Defense, Department of
the Army, U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency,
ATTN: JDRP-RDR-C, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315-3860
Phone: 703 428-6422
Fax: 703 428-6514
Email: brenda.bowen@rmda.belvoir.army.mil
Related RIN: Related to 0702-AA38
RIN: 0702-AA39
_______________________________________________________________________
726. DECORATIONS, MEDALS, RIBBONS, AND SIMILAR DEVICES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 10 USC 3013; sec 3012, 70A Stat 157
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 578
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule prescribes policy, criteria, and administrative
instructions
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concerning individual military awards and incorporates laws enacted and
policies approved since the rule was last published in 1956.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            11/02/05                    70 FR 66602
NPRM Comment Period End         01/03/06
Final Action                    04/05/06                    71 FR 17275
Final Action Effective          05/05/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Brenda S. Bowen, Department of Defense, Department of
the Army, U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency,
ATTN: JDRP-RDR-C, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315-3860
Phone: 703 428-6422
Fax: 703 428-6514
Email: brenda.bowen@rmda.belvoir.army.mil
RIN: 0702-AA41
_______________________________________________________________________
727. THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 551, 552, 552a, 5101 to 5108, 5110 to 5113,
5115, 5332 to 5334, 5341 to 5342, 5504 to 5509, 7154; 10 USC 130, 1102,
2320 to 2321, 2328; 18 USC 798, 3500; 31 USC 3710; 35 USC 181 to 188;
42 USC 2162; 44 USC 33; E.O. 12600
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 518
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule updates the provisions for access and release of
information from all Army information systems (automated and manual) in
support of the Freedom of Information Act as required by public law.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            12/28/04                    69 FR 77836
NPRM Comment Period End         02/28/05
Final Action                    02/22/06                     71 FR 9221
Final Action Effective          03/24/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Brenda S. Bowen, Department of Defense, Department of
the Army, U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency,
ATTN: JDRP-RDR-C, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315-3860
Phone: 703 428-6422
Fax: 703 428-6514
Email: brenda.bowen@rmda.belvoir.army.mil
RIN: 0702-AA45
_______________________________________________________________________
728. OBTAINING INFORMATION FROM FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 12 USC 3401 et seq; PL 95-630
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 504
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule prescribes policies for the Department of the Army
to obtain information on a customer's financial records from financial
institutions.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            07/21/05                    70 FR 42012
NPRM Comment Period End         09/19/05
Final Action                    10/19/05                    70 FR 60723
Final Action Effective          11/18/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Brenda S. Bowen, Department of Defense, Department of
the Army, U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency,
ATTN: JDRP-RDR-C, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315-3860
Phone: 703 428-6422
Fax: 703 428-6514
Email: brenda.bowen@rmda.belvoir.army.mil
RIN: 0702-AA49
_______________________________________________________________________
729. ARMED FORCES DISCIPLINARY CONTROL BOARDS AND OFF-INSTALLATION
LIAISON AND OPERATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 10 USC 3012(b)(1)(g)
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 631
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule prescribes uniform policies and procedures for the
establishment and operation of Armed Forces Disciplinary Control
Boards, and off-installation liaison and operations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            07/20/05                    70 FR 41641
NPRM Comment Period End         09/19/05
Final Action                    10/19/05                    70 FR 60728
Final Action Effective          11/18/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Brenda S. Bowen, Department of Defense, Department of
the Army, U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency,
ATTN: JDRP-RDR-C, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315-3860
Phone: 703 428-6422
Fax: 703 428-6514
Email: brenda.bowen@rmda.belvoir.army.mil
RIN: 0702-AA50
_______________________________________________________________________
730. PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 10 USC 1552, 1553, 1554, 3013, 3014, 3016; 38 USC
3103(a)
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 581
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Department of the Army amended its regulation on Army
Board for Correction of Military Records to be in compliance with the
United States District Court for the District of Columbia decision
(Daniel J. Lipsman v. Secretary of the Army--Civil Action No. 02-0151
(RMU), Document Nos. 18, 20, decided September 7, 2004, 2004 U.S. Dist.
LEXIS 17866).
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            08/03/05                    70 FR 44536
NPRM Comment Period End         09/02/05
Final Action                    11/07/05                    70 FR 67367
Final Action Effective          12/07/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
[[Page 22503]]
Agency Contact: Brenda S. Bowen, Department of Defense, Department of
the Army, U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency,
ATTN: JDRP-RDR-C, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315-3860
Phone: 703 428-6422
Fax: 703 428-6514
Email: brenda.bowen@rmda.belvoir.army.mil
RIN: 0702-AA51
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Defense (DOD)                         Proposed Rule Stage
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)
_______________________________________________________________________
731. REGULATORY PROGRAM OF THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS AND HISTORIC
PROPERTIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 401; 33 USC 403; 33 USC 1344; 33 USC 1413
CFR Citation: 33 CFR 325
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In 1990, the Corps published its final regulations regarding
the protection of historic properties and compliance with the National
Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and other historic preservation laws.
Since those final regulations were published, the NHPA was amended in
1992, and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's implementing
regulations at 36 CFR part 800 have been substantially revised. The
Corps will revise its regulations to conform to the NHPA's revised
implementing regulations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM                           09/27/04                    69 FR 57662
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/26/04
NPRM                            09/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/06
Final Action                    05/00/07
Final Action Effective          07/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Margaret Gaffney-Smith, Regulatory Program Manager,
Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Attn: CECW-CO, 441
G Street NW, Washington, DC 20314
Phone: 202 761-4229
RIN: 0710-AA51
_______________________________________________________________________
732. COMPENSATORY MITIGATION FOR LOSSES OF AQUATIC RESOURCES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1344; PL 108-136; 33 USC 401; 33 USC 403
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 24, 2005.
Public Law 108-136 requires that the final regulations be issued no
later than two years after the enactment of the Act.
Abstract: Section 314(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act of
2004 (Pub. L. 108-136) requires the Secretary of the Army, acting
through the Chief of Engineers, to issue regulations establishing
performance standards and criteria for on-site, off-site, and in lieu
fee mitigation and mitigation banking consistent with section 404 of
the Clean Water Act. The requirements and standards in the regulations
will improve the quality and performance of compensatory mitigation in
replacing aquatic resource functions lost as a result of activities
authorized by Department of the Army permits.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            04/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism:  Undetermined
Energy Effects:  Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by
Executive Order 13211.
Agency Contact: David B. Olson, Regulatory Program Manager, Department
of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Attn: CECW-COR/MVD (3G81),
441 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20314-1000
Phone: 202 761-4922
Email: david.b.olson@hq02.usace.army.mil
RIN: 0710-AA55
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Defense (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)
_______________________________________________________________________
733. NATIONWIDE PERMIT PROGRAM REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1344; 33 USC 401 et seq; 33 USC 1413
CFR Citation: 33 CFR 330
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Corps proposed to revise its Nationwide Permit Program
regulations at 33 CFR part 330 to address changes in regulatory
procedures and policy that have occurred since those regulations were
last revised in 1991. The Corps proposed to revise the regulation to
increase the pre-construction notification review period to 45 days, to
be consistent with the current nationwide permits. The Corps also
proposed to amend the regulation to allow district engineers to issue
verification letters that can have the same expiration date as the
nationwide permit.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            11/30/04                    69 FR 69563
[[Page 22504]]
NPRM Comment Period End         01/31/05
Final Action                    05/00/06
Final Action Effective          06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Energy Effects:  Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by
Executive Order 13211.
Agency Contact: David B. Olson, Regulatory Program Manager, Department
of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, CECW-CO/MVD (3G81), 441 G
Street NW, Washington, DC 20314-1000
Phone: 202 761-4922
Email: david.b.olson@hq02.usace.army.mil
RIN: 0710-AA60
_______________________________________________________________________
734. NAVIGATION REGULATIONS--BONNEVILLE LOCK AND DAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 40 Stat 266; 33 USC 1
CFR Citation: 33 CFR 207.718
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Corps is proposing to amend the regulations for lockage
operations at Bonneville Lock and Dam and amend the regulations that
establish the restricted areas at Little Goose Lock and Dam. The Corps
is making corrections and adjustments to the lockage control, signals,
and permissible dimensions of vessels for Bonneville Lock and Dam.
These changes correct language for the new replacement lock. For the
Little Goose Lock and Dam, the Corps is making adjustments in the
upstream channel restricted area boundary to provide a small craft
portage route around the lock and dam along the north shoreline. This
reduces interference between fisherman and the boat ramp.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            10/24/05                    70 FR 61401
NPRM Comment Period End         12/08/05
Final Action                    07/00/06
Final Action Effective          08/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Ken Hall, Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, CECW-NWD, 441 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20314
Phone: 202 761-4717
RIN: 0710-AA63
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Defense (DOD)                           Long-Term Actions
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)
_______________________________________________________________________
735. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY; PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE NATIONAL
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 33 CFR 230
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Forester Einarsen
Phone: 202 761-4700
RIN: 0710-AA42
_______________________________________________________________________
736. COST-SHARING REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE ABILITY TO PAY PROVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 33 CFR 241
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism:  Undetermined
Agency Contact: Janice Rasgus
Phone: 202 761-7674
RIN: 0710-AA44
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Defense (DOD)                           Completed Actions
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)
_______________________________________________________________________
737. REGULATORY PROGRAMS OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS, ENDANGERED SPECIES
ACT; SCOPE OF ANALYSIS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 401; 33 USC 403; 33 USC 1344; 33 USC 1413
CFR Citation: 33 CFR 325
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The regulation will clarify the scope of analysis that the
Corps has responsibility for under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
This regulation will adopt the Corps ESA scope of analysis consistent
with the ESA, the ESA regulations, and the Corps authorities.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn                       01/18/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Katherine Trott, Regulatory Program Manager, Department
of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 441 G Street NW, Washington,
DC 20314
Phone: 202 761-5542
RIN: 0710-AA43
_______________________________________________________________________
738. SPECIAL EVENTS RULE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 460(l)
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 327
Legal Deadline: None
[[Page 22505]]
Abstract: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) may propose to amend
its special events program regulations at 36 CFR 327.21 to better
define the special events program at Corps of Engineers water resources
projects. Special events may be held at any Corps of Engineers water
resources project provided a permit is obtained by the sponsor in
advance of the event. The proposed rule would define what constitutes a
special event and when a permit is required to hold an event at a Corps
water resources project. This proposed rule would contain new
definitions, outline when a fee may be charged to hold an event,
describe permitting procedures, and include a sample permit
application, event permit, and permit checklist.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn                       01/18/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Ms. Judy Rice, Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers, CECW-CO, 441 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20314
Phone: 202 761-5541
RIN: 0710-AA53
_______________________________________________________________________
739. NAVIGATION REGULATIONS--LAKE WASHINGTON SHIP CANAL
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1
CFR Citation: 33 CFR 207.750
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is proposing to establish a
procedure for modifying schedule operational hours at Lake Washington
Ship Canal, Hiram H. Chittenden Locks in Seattle, Washington. This
procedure would allow the operations manager of the locks to change the
scheduled operational hours of the locks providing a 30-day notice and
public comment period for any proposed change.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            05/25/05                    70 FR 30042
NPRM Comment Period End         07/25/05
Withdrawn                       01/23/06                     71 FR 3446
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Michael Kidby, Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers, Attn: CECW-CO, 441 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20314
Phone: 202 761-0250
RIN: 0710-AA62
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Defense (DOD)                           Completed Actions
Department of the Navy (NAVY)
_______________________________________________________________________
740. SHIPBUILDING CAPABILITY PRESERVATION AGREEMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 10 USC 2501(b); 10 USC 7315; PL 105-85, sec 1027
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 5231 (New)
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, December 18, 1997, The Navy was given
30 days from enactment of Public Law 105-85 to establish application
procedures.
Abstract: This interim rule adds part 5231 to the Department of Navy
Acquisition Regulations (48 CFR chapter 52) to implement section 1027
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Pub. L.
105-85). Section 1027 permits the Navy to enter into a shipbuilding
capability preservation agreement where it would facilitate the
achievement of the policy objectives set forth in 10 U.S.C. 2501(b).
Such an agreement would permit the contractor to claim certain indirect
costs attributable to its private sector work on its shipbuilding
contracts.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              12/22/97                    62 FR 66826
Interim Final Rule Effective    12/22/97
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End                      02/20/98
Withdrawn                       02/24/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Clarence Belton, Office of the Asst. Secretary of the
Navy, Acquisition and Business Management, Department of Defense,
Department of the Navy, 2211 South Clark Place, Arlington, VA 22244
Phone: 703 693-4006
Email: belton.clarence@hq.navy.mil
RIN: 0703-AA50
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Defense (DOD)                         Proposed Rule Stage
Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs (DODOASHA)
_______________________________________________________________________
741. TRICARE; CHANGES TO DRG AND INPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH PAYMENT SYSTEMS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule amends the exclusion of services and
supplies provided as part of or under a research study, grant or
research program to add coverage for routine patient care that would
have been necessary in the absence of the study as well as care of
complications that result from participation in the trial.
[[Page 22506]]
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            10/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Marty Maxey, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant
Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301
Phone: 303 676-3627
RIN: 0720-AA91
_______________________________________________________________________
742. <bullet> TRICARE IMPLEMENTATION OF CHANGES TO THE
PHARMACY BENEFITS PROGRAM; DOUBLE COVERAGE WITH MEDICARE PART D
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC ch 55
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule prescribes double coverage payment procedures and
makes revisions to TRICARE rules to accommodate benefit who are
eligible under both Medicare and TRICARE, and who participate in
Medicare's outpatient prescription drug program under Medicare Part D.
It also establishes requirements and procedures for implementation of
the improvements to the TRICARE Pharmacy Benefits Program directed by
section 714 of the Ronald Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2005 (NDAA FY 05) (Pub. L. 108-365).
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            05/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: MAJ Travis Watson, Department of Defense, Office of
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 681-0064
Email: pharmacyrulecomments@tms.osd.mil
RIN: 0720-AA94
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Defense (DOD)                            Final Rule Stage
Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs (DODOASHA)
_______________________________________________________________________
743. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES
(CHAMPUS); HOSPITAL PAYMENT FOR AMBULATORY CARE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule establishes a new payment method for ambulatory
care (other than ambulatory surgery) provided by hospitals to CHAMPUS
beneficiaries under which payment amounts would be based on the cost of
the service rather than on the billed charge as at present.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            01/20/94                     59 FR 3046
NPRM Comment Period End         03/21/94
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism:  Undetermined
Agency Contact: Steve Lillie, Department of Defense, Office of
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 681-3628
Email: steve.lillie@tma.osd.mil
RIN: 0720-AA20
_______________________________________________________________________
744. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES
(CHAMPUS); EXCEPTION TO THE CHAMPUS DUAL COMPENSATION/CONFLICT OF
INTEREST PROVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Currently, any individual who is a civilian employee of the
United States Government cannot be authorized by CHAMPUS as a provider
of medical services. We propose to provide an exception to this
prohibition to permit these individuals to be authorized CHAMPUS
providers if they meet three conditions. First, they must be employed
by the Government agency on a part-time basis; that is, less than 20
hours per week. Second, the agency must certify that unique or special
circumstances detrimental to the delivery of quality health care exist
that can be overcome only by employing part-time, non-Government
physicians. Third, the agency and the physician must certify that they
understand and have taken appropriate measures to avoid violation of
Standards of Conduct, dual compensation, and conflict of interest
requirements including protection against referral of patients to the
employee's private practice.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            08/26/97                    62 FR 45196
NPRM Comment Period End         10/27/97
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism:  Undetermined
Agency Contact: Stephen Isaacson, Department of Defense, Office of
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3572
Email: stephen.isaacson@tma.osd.mil
RIN: 0720-AA41
[[Page 22507]]
_______________________________________________________________________
745. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES
(CHAMPUS); DOUBLE COVERAGE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule clarifies our double coverage policy for non-
institutional claims for beneficiaries with primary health insurance.
TRICARE network, non-network but participating, and non-participating
providers are all reimbursed differently under current procedures. This
has had the unintended effect of discouraging TRICARE network
participation since non-network but participating providers receive the
most favorable treatment with respect to double coverage calculations.
The Department proposes to revise double coverage reimbursement
calculations by reimbursing all providers up to 100 percent of the
CHAMPUS Maximum Allowable Charge after the primary health insurance has
paid or 115 percent for nonparticipating providers.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            06/17/99                    64 FR 32451
NPRM Comment Period End         08/16/99
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism:  Undetermined
Agency Contact: Steve Lillie, Department of Defense, Office of
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 681-3628
Email: steve.lillie@tma.osd.mil
RIN: 0720-AA50
_______________________________________________________________________
746. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES
(CHAMPUS); ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APPEALS PROCESS FOR TRICARE CLAIMCHECK
DENIALS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule implements section 714 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for FY 1999, which requires the establishment of an
appeals process for denials by TRICARE Claimcheck (TCC) or any similar
software system. This rule enhances the current appeals process by
adding an additional level of appeal conducted at the TRICARE
Management Activity (TMA) and by codifying the entire process in this
part.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            01/13/00                     65 FR 2085
NPRM Comment Period End         03/13/00
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism:  Undetermined
Agency Contact: Donald Wagner, Department of Defense, Office of
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3411
RIN: 0720-AA56
_______________________________________________________________________
747. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES
(CHAMPUS); INDIVIDUAL CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR PERSONS WITH
EXTRAORDINARY CONDITIONS (ICMP-PEC)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Department of Defense proposes to amend its regulations
of the Individual Case Management Program (ICMP) to implement
requirements stipulated by section 703 of the Fiscal Year 2000 National
Defense Authorization Act, section 8118 of the Fiscal Year 2000 Defense
Appropriations Act, section 701 of the Fiscal Year 2001 National
Defense Authorization Act, and section 8100 of the Fiscal Year 2001
Defense Appropriations Act. Other administrative amendments are also
proposed to clarify specific policies that relate to the program.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            08/01/01                    66 FR 39699
NPRM Comment Period End         10/01/01
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Mary Stockdale, Department of Defense, Office of
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 681-0039
RIN: 0720-AA65
_______________________________________________________________________
748. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES
(CHAMPUS); VOLUNTARY DISENROLLMENT FROM THE TRICARE RETIREE DENTAL
PROGRAM (TRDP)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule implements section 726 of the Floyd D. Spence
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001, which amended
10 U.S.C. 1076c to allow for voluntary disenrollment from the TRICARE
Retiree Dental Program in certain circumstances.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            01/30/02                     67 FR 4375
NPRM Comment Period End         04/01/02
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Linda Winter, Department of Defense, Office of
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3682
RIN: 0720-AA69
[[Page 22508]]
_______________________________________________________________________
749. TRICARE; COORDINATION OF BENEFITS BETWEEN TRICARE AND THE
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC ch 55
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Under current rules, beneficiaries who are eligible for both
TRICARE and the Veterans Administration benefits may use only one
program for care but cannot use both at the same time. This rule
changes that policy to establish Veterans Administration benefits as
double coverage under TRICARE, so that beneficiaries may use TRICARE
benefits to augment or replace services being provided through the
Veterans Administration.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            08/19/03                    68 FR 49732
NPRM; Correction                09/05/03                    68 FR 52722
NPRM; Correction Effective      09/05/03                    68 FR 52722
NPRM Comment Period End         10/20/03                    68 FR 49732
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Stephen Isaacson, Department of Defense, Office of
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3572
Email: stephen.isaacson@tma.osd.mil
Related RIN: Previously reported as 0720-AA86
RIN: 0720-AA87
_______________________________________________________________________
750. TRICARE PROGRAM; RARE DISEASES DEFINITION AND PARTIAL LIST OF
EXAMPLES OF UNPROVEN DRUGS, DEVICES, MEDICAL TREATMENTS, OR PROCEDURES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC ch 55
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule revises the definition of rare diseases to be more
in compliance with the definition of other Federal agencies and
national organizations. This rule also clarifies the provision for
case-by-case review of benefits for rare diseases. In addition, this
rule removes the partial list of examples of unproven drugs, devices,
medical treatments, or procedures.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            08/10/04                    69 FR 48433
NPRM Comment Period End         10/12/04
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Rene Morrell, Department of Defense, Office of
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3618
RIN: 0720-AA88
_______________________________________________________________________
751. TRICARE RESERVE SELECT FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE SELECTED RESERVE,
TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, EARLY ELIGIBILITY FOR
TRICARE FOR CERTAIN RESERVE COMPONENT MEMBERS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 26, 2005.
Abstract: This rule establishes requirements and procedures for
implementation of TRICARE Reserve Select, the program authorized by
section 701 of the Ronald Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2005 for premium-based medical coverage for certain members
of the Selected Reserve and their family members. It also revises
requirements and procedures for the Transitional Assistance Management
Program, in accordance with section 706 of the NDAA-05, and implements
earlier TRICARE eligibility for certain Reserve component members as
authorized by section 703 of the NDAA-05.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              03/16/05                    70 FR 12798
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End                      05/16/05                    70 FR 12799
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/15/05
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jody Donehoo, Department of Defense, Office of
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, Defense Pentagon, Washington,
DC 20301
Phone: 703 681-0039
RIN: 0720-AA90
_______________________________________________________________________
752. TRICARE; CHANGES INCLUDED IN THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005; TRICARE DENTAL PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC 55
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule implements sections 711 and 715 of the Ronald W.
Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 (NDAA-
05), Public Law 108-375. Specifically, that legislation makes young
dependents of deceased Service members eligible for enrollment in the
TRICARE Dental Program when the child was not previously enrolled
because of age, and authorizes post-graduate dental residents in a
dental treatment facility of the uniformed services under a graduate
dental education program accredited by the American Dental Association
to provide dental treatment to dependents who are 12 years of age or
younger and who are covered by a dental plan established under 10
U.S.C. 1076a. This rule also corrects certain references in 32 CFR
199.13.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              09/21/05                    70 FR 55251
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End                      11/21/05
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Interim Final Rule Effective    11/21/05
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Col Gary Martin, Department of Defense, Office of
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, Falls Church, VA 22041-3206
Phone: 703 681-0039
Email: gary.martin@tma.osd.mil
RIN: 0720-AA93
_______________________________________________________________________
753. <bullet> CHAMPUS/TRICARE; COVERAGE OF PHASE II AND PHASE
III CLINICAL TRAILS SPONSORED BY THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 10 USC ch 55; 5 USC 301
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule allows the Department of Defense to waive normal
requirements so that covered beneficiaries can participate in Phase II
and Phase III clinical trials sponsored or approved by the National
Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute (NIH NCI). This benefit
has been provided under TRICARE demonstration authority since 1996.
This rule portrays the Department's decision to eliminate the current
demonstration and establish a permanent TRICARE benefit for NIH NCI-
approved Phase II and Phase III clinical trials.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            05/31/00                    65 FR 34627
NPRM Comment Period End         07/31/00
Final Action                    10/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Debra Hatzel, Department of Defense, Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3572
Related RIN: Previously reported as 0720-AA57
RIN: 0720-AA96
_______________________________________________________________________
754. <bullet> TRICARE PRIME REMOTE FOR ACTIVE DUTY FAMILY
MEMBERS AND TRICARE PRIME ENROLLMENT PERIOD
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 10 USC ch 55; 5 USC 301
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule implements section 722(b) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001. Section 722(b)established the
TRICARE Prime Remote for Active Duty Family Members Program (TPRADFM).
This rule also implements section 702 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003. Section 702 expanded
eligibility for family members of activated Reserve Component and
National Guard members, and for family members whose sponsor served an
unaccompanied tour. A third provision of this rule establishes
circumstances under which eligible beneficiaries may enroll in TRICARE
Prime for a period of less than one year.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              02/06/02                     67 FR 5477
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End                      04/08/02
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/08/02
Final Action                    10/00/06
Final Action Effective          12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: John Leininger, Department of Defense, Office of
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, Defense Pentagon, Washington,
DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3613
Email: john.leininger@tma.osd.mil
Ann N. Fazzini, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary
for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3803
Related RIN: Previously reported as 0720-AA68
RIN: 0720-AA97
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Defense (DOD)                           Completed Actions
Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs (DODOASHA)
_______________________________________________________________________
755. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES
(CHAMPUS); PROSTHETIC DEVICES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule implements section 702 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Pub. L. 105-85), which
authorizes purchase of prosthetic devices, as determined by the
Secretary of Defense, to be necessary because of significant conditions
resulting from trauma, congenital anomalies, or disease. The Act
changes the existing limited provisions for prosthetic devices, expands
coverage to include cost sharing of other prostheses; e.g., noses,
ears, and fingers.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              08/20/99                    64 FR 45453
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End                      10/19/99
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/20/99
Withdrawn                       01/21/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
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Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Margaret Brown, Department of Defense, Office of
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3581
Fax: 303 676-3579
Email: margaret.brown@tma.osd.mil
RIN: 0720-AA49
_______________________________________________________________________
756. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES
(CHAMPUS); METHODOLOGY FOR COVERAGE OF NIH-SPONSORED CLINICAL TRIALS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule modifies the general prohibition against CHAMPUS
cost-sharing of unproven drugs, devices, and medical treatments or
procedures by adding a provision allowing a waiver of the prohibition
in connection with clinical trials sponsored by the National Institutes
of Health, if it is determined that such a waiver will promote access
by covered beneficiaries to promising new treatments and contribute to
the development of such treatments.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            05/31/00                    65 FR 34627
NPRM Comment Period End         07/31/00
Final Action                    01/31/01                     66 FR 8365
Final Action Effective          03/02/01
Withdrawn                       02/07/01                     66 FR 9199
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Steve Lillie, Department of Defense, Office of
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 681-3628
Email: steve.lillie@tma.osd.mil
RIN: 0720-AA57
_______________________________________________________________________
757. TRICARE; PRIME REMOTE FOR ACTIVE DUTY FAMILY MEMBERS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule implements 10 U.S.C. 1079(p), as added by section
722(b) of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2001. This rule provides coverage for medical care for
active-duty family members who reside with an active-duty member of the
Uniformed Services assigned to remote areas and eligible for the
program known as TRICARE Prime Remote. Active-duty family members who
enroll in TRICARE Prime Remote for Active-Duty Family Members (TPRADFM)
will enjoy benefits generally comparable to TRICARE Prime enrollees
including access standards, benefit coverage, and cost-shares.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              02/06/02                     67 FR 5477
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End                      04/08/02
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/08/02
Withdrawn                       01/21/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: LCDR Robert Styron, Department of Defense, Office of
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 681-0064
RIN: 0720-AA68
_______________________________________________________________________
758. TRICARE; WAIVER OF CERTAIN TRICARE DEDUCTIBLES; CLARIFICATION OF
THE TRICARE PRIME ENROLLMENT PERIOD
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule implements section 714 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000, which authorizes the Secretary
of Defense to waive the TRICARE deductible in certain cases for care
provided to a dependent of a member of a Reserve Component or the
National Guard who is called to active duty for more than 30 days but
less than 1 year. In implementing this rule, we are limiting this to
Reserve Component and National Guard members called to active duty in
support of contingency operations. The term ``contingency operations''
is defined at 10 U.S.C. 101(a)(13). This rule also establishes
circumstances under which eligible beneficiaries may enroll in TRICARE
Prime for a period of less than 1 year.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            04/18/02                    67 FR 19141
NPRM Comment Period End         06/17/02
Interim Final Rule              07/31/03                    68 FR 44882
Interim Final Rule Effective    09/29/03
Withdrawn                       01/23/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Stephen Isaacson, Department of Defense, Office of
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3572
Email: stephen.isaacson@tma.osd.mil
RIN: 0720-AA72
_______________________________________________________________________
759. TRICARE; SUB-ACUTE CARE PROGRAM; UNIFORM SKILLED NURSING FACILITY
BENEFIT; HOME HEALTH CARE BENEFIT; ADOPTING MEDICARE PAYMENT METHODS FOR
SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES AND HOME HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule partially implements the TRICARE ``sub-acute and
long-term care program reform'' enacted by Congress in the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002, Public Law 107-107,
specifically: (1) Establishment of ``an effective, efficient, and
integrated sub-acute care benefits program,'' with skilled nursing
facility and home health care benefits modeled after those of the
Medicare Program; (2) adoption of Medicare payment methods for skilled
nursing facility, home health care, and certain other institutional
health care
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providers; (3) adoption of Medicare rules on balance billing of
beneficiaries, prohibiting it by institutional providers and limiting
it by non-institutional providers; and (4) change in the statutory
exclusion of coverage for custodial and domiciliary care.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              06/13/02                    67 FR 40597
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End                      08/12/02
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/12/02
Withdrawn                       01/23/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: David E. Bennett, Department of Defense, Office of
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3494
Email: david.bennett@tma.osd.mil
RIN: 0720-AA73
_______________________________________________________________________
760. TRICARE; CHANGES INCLUDED IN THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003 (NDAA-03)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC ch 55
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This interim final rule contains several provisions found in
the NDAA-03 (Pub. L. 107-314). Specifically, this rule addresses
eliminating the requirement for TRICARE preauthorization of inpatient
mental health care for Medicare-eligible beneficiaries where Medicare
is primary payer and has already authorized the care using Medicare
certification of individual professional providers as sufficient
documentation to also certify individual professional providers under
TRICARE and expanding the TRICARE Dental Program eligibility for
dependents of deceased members.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule              11/19/03                    68 FR 65172
Interim Final Rule Effective    11/19/03
Withdrawn                       01/23/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: This rule is effective 11/19/2003. The
effective date for 32 CFR 199.4(a)(12)(ii)(e)(2) is 10/01/2003. The
effective date for 32 CFR 199.13(c)(3)(ii)(e)(2) is 12/02/2002. The
applicability date for 32 CFR 199.6(c)(2)(v) is for any TRICARE
contract entered into on or after 12/02/2002.
Agency Contact: Ann N. Fazzini, Department of Defense, Office of
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 303 676-3803
RIN: 0720-AA85
_______________________________________________________________________
761. TRICARE; REVISION OF PARTICIPATING PROVIDERS REIMBURSEMENT RATE;
TRICARE DENTAL PROGRAM (TDP)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC 55
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule revises the requirements and procedures for the
reimbursement of TRICARE Dental Program participating providers.
Participating providers will no longer be reimbursed at the equivalent
of a percentile of prevailing charges sufficiently above the 50th
percentile of prevailing charges made for similar services in the same
locality (region) or State, or the providers's actual charge, whichever
is lower, less any cost-share amount due for authorized services.
Specifically, the revision will require TRICARE Dental Program
participating providers to be reimbursed in accordance with the
contractor's network agreements, less any cost-share amount due for
authorized services.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            08/31/05                    70 FR 51692
NPRM Comment Period End         10/31/05
Final Action                    01/11/06                     71 FR 1695
Final Action Effective          01/11/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: COL Gary Martin, Department of Defense, Office of
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, Department of Defense, Office
of the Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, 1200 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301
Phone: 703 681-0039
RIN: 0720-AA92
[FR Doc. 06-2034 Filed 04-21-06; 8:45 am]
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