### U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

22 CFR Ch. II

Fall 2011 Semiannual Agenda of Regulations

AGENCY: U.S. Agency for International Development.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

SUMMARY: The U.S. Agency for International Devel opment (USAID) is publishing this agenda as

required by Executive Order 12866 “Regulatory Plan ning and Review” (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993),

as amended by Executive Order 13422 (72 FR 2763, January 18, 2007), and the Regulatory Flexibility

Act. This agenda reports the status of those regu lations currently under review and gives USAID’s plan

for the issuance of proposed regulations during the ne xt 12 months. It is expected that the information

provided in this agenda will enable the public to be mo re aware of and to participate more effectively in

USAID’s regulatory process.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about specific USAID regulatory

actions listed in the agenda, you should direct your comments and inquiries to the appropriate Agency

Contact identified in each entry. For general in formation on the agenda, you should direct your

comments and inquiries to Shivani Patel, Bureau for Management, Office of Management Policy, Budget

and Performance, Policy Division, United States Agen cy for International Development, Washington, DC

20523, telephone: (202) 712-5248, email: shpatel@usaid.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Executive Order 12866, as amended, and the Regulatory Flexibility

Act require the semiannual publication in the Federal Register of an agenda of regulations. The

complete Unified Agenda is published at www.regulations.gov. The purpose of the agenda is to provide

### information to the public on regulations currently under review, being proposed, and regulations

completed or withdrawn by USAI D. The Agenda is intended to facilitate comments and views by

interested members of the public. P ublication of the proposed rulemaking actions in the agenda does not

impose any obligation on USAID to take any final action with regard to any specific item. Furthermore,

USAID is not precluded from rulemaking activities that are not listed in this agenda. The dates listed in

the timetables for specific actions are estimates and are not commitments to act on or by the particular

date.

Dated : September 9, 2011.

NAME: Sean Carroll,

Chief Operating Officer, Regulatory Policy Officer,

United States Agency for International DevelopmentThe 14 Regulatory Agendas

Agency for International Development - Final Rule

Title Regulation Identifier Number

Administration of Grants and Cooperative Agreements 0412-AA21

Application of Post-Differential and Danger Pay to Extended Work Weeks Under Cost-Reimbursement Type Contracts 0412-AA56

Partner Vetting In USAID Acquisitions 0412-AA63

NEPA Determination of USAID Operating Expenses 0412-AA64

Participation by Religious Organizations in USAID Programs 0412-AA69

Agency for International Development - Long-term Action

Title Regulation Identifier Number

Rules and Procedures Applicable to Commodity Transactions Financed by USAID 0412-AA51

Transfer of Food Commodities for Food Use and Disaster Relief, Economic Development, and Other Assistance 0412-AA54

Modification of the USAID Acquisition Regulation by Adding Key Subcontractor Consent Provisions 0412-AA59

Rules on Source, Origin, and Nationality for Commodities and Services Financed by USAID 0412-AA70

Agency for International Development - Completed Action

Title Regulation Identifier Number

USAID Direct Contracts for Personal Services 0412-AA49

Various Administrative Changes to the U.S. AIDAR 0412-AA62

U.S. Agency for International Development Implementation of OMB Guidance on Drug-Free Workplace Requirements 0412-AA66

Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension 0412-AA67

Rules on Source, Origin, and Nationality for Commodities and Services Financed by USAID 0412-AA68

Agency for International Development ( AID ) RIN: 0412-AA21

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Title: Administration of Grants and Cooperative Agreements
Abstract: This regulation will implement the Governmentwide uniform administrative requirements for grants and agreements with institutions of higher education, hospitals, and other nonprofit organizations issued by the Office of Management and Budget.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 22 CFR 226 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) Legal Authority: 22 USC 2381 Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Interim Final Rule 01/19/1995 60 FR 3743

Interim Final Rule Effective 02/21/1995Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 03/20/1995

Final Action 06/00/2012

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No
Small Entities Affected: Organizations Federalism: No
Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Michael Gushue Senior Procurement Analyst Agency for International Development

Phone: 202 712- 5831 E-Mail: mgushue@usaid.gov

Agency for International Development ( AID ) RIN: 0412-AA56

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Title: Application of Post-Differential and Danger Pay to Extended Work Weeks Under Cost-Reimbursement Type Contracts
Abstract: The USAID Acquisition Regulation will be amended to establish USAID policy on the application of Post-Differential and Danger Pay to extended work weeks under cost-reimbursement type contracts.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 752 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) Legal Authority: 22 USC 2381 Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 10/24/2006 71 FR 62229

NPRM Comment Period End 12/26/2006

Final Action 12/00/2011

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No
Federalism: No
Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Carol Ketrick
Procurement Analyst Agency for International Development

Phone: 202 712- 1382 E-Mail: cketrick@usaid.gov

Agency for International Development ( AID ) RIN: 0412-AA63

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Title: Partner Vetting In USAID Acquisitions
Abstract: The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) published a NPRM in June 2009 to establish a Partner Vetting System (PVS) to help ensure that USAID funds and other resources do not inadvertently benefit individuals or entities that are terrorists, supporters of terrorists or affiliated with terrorists. The proposed rule would amend 48 CFR chapter 7 to apply partner vetting to USAID acquisitions.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final RuleMajor: No Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 7 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/05/2009 74 FR 3494

NPRM Comment Period End 08/25/2009

Final Action 02/00/2012

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism: No Energy Affected: No International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of
international interest.
Related RINs: Related to 0412 -AA61 Agency Contact: Jennifer Norling Agency for International Development

Phone: 202 712- 1807 E-Mail: jnorling@usaid.gov

Agency for International Development ( AID ) RIN: 0412-AA64

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Title: NEPA Determination of USAID Operating Expenses
Abstract: The United States Agency for International Development has established a Directive that provides for categorical exclusions under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for projects that focus on internal domestic USAID operations at USAID facilities such as routine administrative actions and procurement and deployment of information technology software and systems in existing facilities. The Directive will better align USAID implementation of the CEQ NEPA regulations by providing for the efficient and timely environmental review of routine operations at USAID facilities.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 22 CFR 216 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) Legal Authority: NEPA 1969; EO 13423; ARRA 2009 Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 12/00/2011

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No
Federalism: No Energy Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: George Higginbotham Agency for International Development

Phone: 202 712- 1948 E-Mail: ghigginbotham@usaid.gov

Agency for International Development ( AID ) RIN: 0412-AA69

View Related DocumentsTitle: Participation by Religious Organizations in USAID Programs
Abstract: USAID is revising part 205 to more accurately reflect current Establishment Clause Jurisprudence with respect to the use of Federal Funds for inherently religious activities.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 22 CFR 202; 22 CFR 205; 22 CFR 211; 22 CFR 226 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 12/00/2011

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No
Federalism: No Energy Affected: No International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of
international interest.
RIN Information URL: fbci@usaid.gov Public Comment URL: fbci@usaid.gov Agency Contact: Heather Maclean Agency for International Development

Phone: 202 712- 1559 E-Mail: hmclean@usaid.gov

Agency for International Development ( AID ) RIN: 0412-AA51

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Title: Rules and Procedures Applicable to Commodity Transactions Financed by USAID
Abstract: USAID Regulation 1, 22 CFR 201, is being amended to: 1. Revise the criteria for noncompetitive procurement for private sector programs; 2. Revise the marking requirements to address the use of the new USAID Identity; 3. Revise and add definitions; 4. Revise agency organizational names and acronyms; 5. Reinstate Section 201.13 coverage on ocean transportation costs that was erroneously deleted from prior editions; 6. Provide for advertising public sector procurements over $25,000 in the USAID Procurement Bulletins as the primary means of advertising these procurements to U.S. suppliers (in lieu of advertising public sector procurements over $100,000 in Fed Biz Opps, successor to Commerce Business Daily); 7. Make numerous clarifications and editorial amendments; and 8. Update the Paperwork Reduction Act approvals.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 22 CFR 201 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) Legal Authority: 22 USC 2381 Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/09/2007 72 FR 37139

NPRM Comment Period End 09/07/2007

Final Action 12/00/2012

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No
Federalism: No
Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov
Related RINs: Related to 0412 -AA34Agency Contact: Kenneth Monsess Procurement Analyst Agency for International Development

Phone: 202 712- 4913 E-Mail: kmonsess@usaid.gov

Agency for International Development ( AID ) RIN: 0412-AA54

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Title: Transfer of Food Commodities for Food Use and Disaster Relief, Economic Development, and Other Assistance
Abstract: 22 CFR 211 is being rewritten in order to update guidance to reflect changes in the 1996 and 2002 Farm Bills as well as to revise financial and programmatic reporting requirements.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 22 CFR 211 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) Legal Authority: 7 USC 1726(a)(c) Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 08/19/2004 69 FR 51404

ANPRM Comment Period End 09/18/2004

Final Action 12/00/2012

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No
Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No Energy Affected: No
Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Ms. Juli Majernik Food for Peace Officer Agency for International Development

Phone: 202 712- 4088

Agency for International Development ( AID ) RIN: 0412-AA59

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Title: Modification of the USAID Acquisition Regulation by Adding Key Subcontractor Consent Provisions
Abstract: The United States Agency for International Development is proposing to amend the USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR) by providing additional authority to monitor prime contractor compliance with subcontracting plans. The intent of this amendment is to provide the contracting officer a means for monitoring and assuring that subcontractors who were named in the offeror's proposal and whose contributions were evaluated as part of the proposal evaluation are in fact used in the contract.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 7 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 01/26/2007 72 FR 3778

ANPRM Comment Period End 03/27/2007

Final Action 12/00/2012

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism: No Energy Affected: No
Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Jennifer Norling Senior Procurement Analyst Agency for International Development

Phone: 202 712- 0206 E-Mail: jnorling@usaid.gov

Agency for International Development ( AID ) RIN: 0412-AA70

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Title: Rules on Source, Origin, and Nationality for Commodities and Services Financed by USAID
Abstract: This Rule makes the necessary changes to USAID's rules on Source, Origin, and Nationality (S/O/N), in furtherance of a USAID initiative to revise these rules in order to reduce the burden of procurement processes for USAID and contractors and grantees implementing USAID-funded development assistance activities and programs. In particular, USAID wishes to simplify Agency S/O/N procedures as implemented in 22 CFR part 228 and align them more closely with statutory procurement
authorities.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 22 CFR 228.03 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) Legal Authority: PL 87- 195, The Foreign Assistant Act of 1961, as amended Legal Deadline:

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory ANPRM

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 02/16/2011 76 FR 8961

ANPRM Comment Period End 04/04/2011

NPRM 08/19/2011 76 FR 51916

NPRM Comment Period End 10/03/2011

Final Action 12/00/2012

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No
Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of
international interest. Agency Contact: John Niemeyer Attorney -Advisor Agency for International Development

Phone: 202 712- 4776 E-Mail: jniemeyer@usaid.govAgency for International Development ( AID ) RIN: 0412-AA49

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Title: USAID Direct Contracts for Personal Services
Abstract: Appendix A will replace, in substance, the existing appendix D and J scheduled to be deleted commensurate to this action.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 7, app A (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) Legal Authority: Foreign Assistance Act, as amended Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/13/2007 72 FR 6812

NPRM Comment Period End 04/16/2007

Withdrawn 09/09/2011

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No
Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No
Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Tom M Henson Senior Procurement Analyst, Office of Acquisition and Assistance Agency for International Development

Phone: 202 712- 5448 E-Mail: thenson@usaid.gov

Agency for International Development ( AID ) RIN: 0412-AA62

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Title: Various Administrative Changes to the U.S. AIDAR
Abstract: The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is amending its Agency for International Development Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR) to specify: 1. The updated name and organizational acronyms for various USAID organizations; 2. The current job title for the Agency's competition advocate; 3. Current agency policy with respect to the use of contractor performance information in source selection actions; 4. Removal of references to an obsolete database of contractor information; 5. The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) to hear and determine appeals under USAID contracts; 6. Addition of new contract clause for Patent Reporting Procedures; 7. Deletion of the contract clause entitled 752.7005, Submission Requirements for Development Experience Information, and reservation of the section and; 8. The current Paperwork Reduction Act approval expirations, as required by the Act. Additionally, miscellaneous updates of internal procedures, clarifications, and editorial amendments are made to better specify the regulation.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action Major: No Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 7 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) Legal Authority: 22 USC 2381 Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Withdrawn 09/09/2011

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No
Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No Energy Affected: NoAgency Contact: Kenneth Monsess Agency for International Development

Phone: 202 712- 4913 E-Mail: kmonsess@usaid.gov; pastperformance@usaid.gov

Agency for International Development ( AID ) RIN: 0412-AA66

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Title: U.S. Agency for International Development Implementation of OMB Guidance on Drug-Free Workplace Requirements
Abstract: OMB requires each agency to replace the common rule on drug-free workplace requirements for financial assistance that the agency previously issued in 22 CFR part 210 with a brief regulation in 2 CFR adopting the Government wide policies and procedures. This regulatory action implements OMB's initiative to streamline and consolidate into one title of the CFR all federal regulations on drug-free workplace requirements for financial assistance. These changes constitute an administrative simplification that would make no substantive change to USAID's policy or procedures for a drug-free workplace. A Federal solution is required because OMB is imposing this requirement on all Federal agencies. USAID has no alternative to removing 22 CFR part 210. No potential costs are foreseen for this action. One advantage of this approach is that it reduces the total volume of drug-free workplace regulations. A second advantage is that it collocates OMB's guidance and all of the agencies' implementing regulations in 2 CFR.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 22 CFR 210; 2 CFR 782 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) Legal Authority: 41 USC 701 et seq; 41 USC 702; PL 100-690 Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 06/14/2011 76 FR 34573

Comment Period End 07/14/2011

Final Action Effective 08/14/2011

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No
Small Entities Affected: Organizations Federalism: No Energy Affected: No Agency Contact: Melita Yearwood Agency for International Development

Phone: 202 712- 5893 E-Mail: myearwood@usaid.gov

Agency for International Development ( AID ) RIN: 0412-AA67

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Title: Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension
Abstract: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requires each agency to replace their individual common rule on (nonprocurement) debarment and suspension requirements that was previously issued in 22 CFR part 208 with a brief regulation in 2 CFR adopting the Governmentwide policies and procedures. This regulatory action implements OMB's initiative to streamline and consolidate into one title of the CFR all federal regulations on non-procurement debarment and suspension requirements. These changes constitute an administrative simplification that would make no substantive change to USAID's policy or procedures for non-procurement debarment and suspension and eliminates more than 1500 pages of needlessly duplicative regulations from the CFR. The brief adopting parts will enable a reader to review an agency's variations from the Governmentwide guidance and thus collocate OMB's guidance as well as the agencies' implementing regulations in 2 CFR. No potential costs are foreseen for this action.Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 22 CFR 208; 2 CFR 780 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) Legal Authority: EO 12549; EO 12689; 31 USC 6101 note Legal Deadline:

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory 07/01/2011

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 06/13/2011 76 FR 34143

Final Action Effective 07/13/2011

Comment Period End 07/13/2011

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal
Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No Energy Affected: No Agency Contact: Melita Yearwood Agency for International Development

Phone: 202 712- 5893 E-Mail: myearwood@usaid.gov

Agency for International Development ( AID ) RIN: 0412-AA68

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Title: Rules on Source, Origin, and Nationality for Commodities and Services Financed by USAID
Abstract: USAID is amending its regulation on source, origin and nationality for commodities and services financed by USAID: It is removing Laos and Iraq from the list of "foreign policy restricted" countries. Laos and Iraq were removed because the characterization of these countries is no longer justified in light of the normalization of relations that has taken place between the United States and these countries and the their respective contributions toward the achievement of U.S. foreign policy objectives. Laotian and Iraqi individuals, privately owned commercial firms, and nonprofit organizations are now eligible for the USAID procurements subject to the Geographic (Geo) Codes 899*, 935, and 941* (identified in sec. 228.03 below) effective as of the dates specified below.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 22 CFR 228 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) Legal Authority: Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 USC 601 Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Withdrawn 09/09/2011

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No
Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No Energy Affected: No International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of
international interest. Agency Contact: Kenneth Monsess Agency for International Development

Phone: 202 712- 4913 E-Mail: kmonsess@usaid.gov; pastperformance@usaid.gov