Agency Sub-agency

Title Of Initiative/Rule 

or ICR

RIN/OMB 

Control 

Number Summary of Initiative

Status of Initiative -- 

New to this update, 

Ongoing, or 

Completed

 Target Completion 

Date (if completed, 

please add the 

publication date and 

cite in Federal Register 

for example)

Does the Initiative 

include regulatory 

flexibilities such as 

pilot projects, safe 

harbor examptions, 

sunset provisions, 

trigger provisions, 

streamlined 

requirements, state 

flexibilities, or other 

similar strategies?

What methods 

will you engage in 

to Identify 

Improvements 

(public comment, 

analyses, third 

party 

assessments, etc). 

Please identify all 

that apply

If Available, anticipated or 

realized savings in costs &/or 

burdens and anticipated or 

realized changes in benefits

DoD USD(P&R) Limitations on Terms 

of Credit Extended to 

Service Members 

and Dependents

0790-AJ10 The DoD is amending its regulation that 

implements 10 U.S.C. 987, known as the 

Military Lending Act (MLA). As part of the 

Administration’s ongoing efforts to support 

service members and their families, the DoD 

proposed on September 29th, changes to 

significantly expand the definition of consumer 

credit covered by the MLA. The proposed 

revision is designed to apply the protections of 

the MLA to all forms of payday loans, vehicle 

title loans, refund anticipation loans, deposit 

advance loans, installment loans, unsecured 

open-end lines of credit, and credit cards. The 

MLA provides specific protections for active 

duty service members and their dependents in 

consumer credit transactions. If DoD’s 

proposed regulation is implemented, it would 

cap the interest rate on loans to active duty 

service members at 36 percent, require 

disclosures to alert service members to their 

rights, and prohibit creditors from requiring a 

service member to submit to arbitration in the 

event of a dispute, among other many 

protections. 

Ongoing 3rd quarter FY2015 Yes. The Rule as 

currently proposed 

utilizes safe harbor 

provisions 

exemptions, 

potential phase-in 

periods for 

compliance and 

other similar 

measures.

Public Comment DoD anticipates that its 

regulation might impose costs 

of approximately $96.03 million 

during the first year, as 

creditors adapt their systems to 

comply with the requirements 

of the MLA and the regulation. 

However, after the first year 

and on an ongoing basis, the 

annual effect on the economy is 

expected to be between 

approximately $6.87 million net 

(quantitative) costs and 

$116.51 million net 

(quantitative) benefits. Net 

benefits of the regulation are 

attributable to cost savings that 

would result from the reduction 

in involuntary separations of 

Service members due to 

financial distress; at some 

points in the range of estimates 

DoD has used to assess the 

proposal, these savings are 

estimated to exceed the 

compliance costs that would be 

borne by creditors.

February 2015 Retrospective Update

1
DoD USD(P&R) Transition Assistance 

for Military 

Personnel

0790-AJ17 This rule establishes policy, assigns 

responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for 

administration of the DoD Transition 

Assistance Program (TAP). The TAP prepares 

all eligible members of the Military Services for 

a transition to civilian life; enables eligible 

Service members to meet the career readiness 

standards; and is the overarching program that 

provides transition assistance, information, 

training, and services to eligible transitioning 

Service members to prepare them to be career 

ready when they transition back to civilian life. 

Spouses of eligible service members are 

entitled to the Department of Labor workshop, 

job placement counseling, DoD/VA 

administered survivor information, financial 

planning assistance, transition plan assistance, 

VA administered home loan services and 

housing assistance benefits information, and 

responsible borrowing practices counseling. 

Dependents of eligible service members are 

entitled to career change counseling and 

information on suicide prevention.

Ongoing 3rd quarter FY2015 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comments

DoD USD(AT&L) Defense Materiel 

Disposition

0790-AJ11 This rule prescribes uniform procedures for the 

disposition of DoD personal property and 

establishes the sequence of processes for 

disposition of personal property of the DoD 

Components. Subpart A implements the 

statutory authority and regulations under 

which DoD personal property disposal takes 

place, as well as the scope and applicability for 

the program; defines the responsibilities of 

personnel and agencies involved in the 

Defense Materiel Disposition Program; 

provides procedures for disposal of excess 

property and scrap; and provides procedures 

for property donations, loans, and exchanges. 

Subpart B implements policy for reutilization, 

transfer, excess property screening, and issue 

of surplus property and foreign excess 

 

New 4th quarter FY2015; 

Interim final rule 

published 29 

December 2014 (79 

FR 78144) with an 

immediate effective 

date. Comments are 

accepted through 27 

February 2015.

Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment

2
DoD AT&L/ DARS Inflation Adjustment 

of AcquisitionRelated Thresholds

0750-AI43 This rule amends the DFARS to adjust for 

inflation all acquisition-related dollar 

thresholds, pursuant to 41 U.S.C 1908. 

Additionally, all other nonstatutory acquisitionrelated thresholds will be reviewed and 

adjusted, as needed, to account for changes in 

the value of the dollar. Increasing the dollar 

thresholds maintains the status quo and 

prevents burdensome requirements from 

applying to more acquisitions as the value of 

the dollar diminishes due to inflation.

New 4th quarter FY2015 Streamlined 

requirements

Public Comment Acquisition-related thresholds 

adjusted for Inflation are 

designed to reduce or 

minimize reporting 

requirements on the public.

DoD AT&L/ DARS Network Penetration 

Reporting and 

Contracting for Cloud 

Services (DFARS Case 

2013-D018)

0750-TBD Implements section 941 of the NDAA for FY 

2013, section 1632 of the NDAA for FY 2015, 

and cloud computing policy. Section 941 

requires cleared defense contractors to report 

penetrations of networks and information 

systems, and allows DoD personnel access to 

equipment and information to assess the 

impact of reported penetrations. Section 1632 

of the NDAA for FY 2015, which requires 

reporting of cyber incidents that occur on 

information system of operationally critical 

contractors. The rule develops policies and 

procedures for the acquisition of cloud 

computing services.

New 1st quarter FY2016 N/A Public Comment The objective of the rule is to 

improve information security 

for DoD information stored 

on or transiting through 

contractor systems as well as 

in a cloud environment. The 

rule will reduce the 

vulnerability of DoD 

information via attacks on its 

systems and networks and 

those of DoD contractors. 

This rule improves national 

security and benefits both the 

Government and contractors.

DoD USD(P&R) Sexual Assault 

Prevention and 

Response (SAPR) 

Program

0790-TBD This rule establishes policy, assigns 

responsibility, and provides guidance for the 

SAPR Program. It also establishes processes 

and procedures for the Sexual Assault Forensic 

Examination Kit; establishes the 

multidisciplinary Case Management Group and 

provides guidance on how to handle sexual 

assault; and establishes SAPR minimum 

program standards, SAPR training 

requirements, and SAPR requirements for the 

DoD Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the 

Military consistent with the DoD Task Force 

Report on Care for Victims of Sexual Assault 

and pursuant to Public Laws 106-65, 108-375, 

109-163, 109-364, 110-417, 111-84, 111-383, 

112-81, and 112-239.

New 4th quarter FY2015 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment

3
DoD USD(P&R) Identification (ID) 

Cards for Members 

of the Uniformed 

Services, Their 

Dependents, and 

Other Eligible 

Individuals

0790-TBD DoD is establishing policy, assigning 

responsibilities, and providing procedures for the 

issuing of distinct DoD ID cards. The ID cards shall 

be issued to uniformed servicemembers, their 

dependents, and other eligible individuals and 

will be used as proof of identity and DoD 

affiliation. Defense published a previous IFR that 

extended benefits to same-sex spouses of 

military service members and DoD civilians based 

on the June 26, 2013, U.S. Supreme Court 

decision to repeal section 3 of the Defense of 

Marriage Act. The Department has identified 

family member and dependent benefits that may 

lawfully be provided to same-sex domestic 

partners of eligible DoD civilian employees and 

other eligible individuals and their children 

through modifications to DoD policies and 

regulations. These benefits are extended to samesex domestic partners and, where applicable, 

children of same-sex domestic partners, once 

DoD civilian or other eligible individual and their 

same-sex domestic partner have signed the 

appropriate declaration attesting to the 

establishment of their same-sex domestic 

partnership.

New 4th quarter FY2015 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment

DoD USD(P&R) National Language 

Service Corps (NLSC)

RIN 0790-

AJ28 / OMB 

Control 

Number 

0704-0449

As provided by in NDAA 13 and 50 USC 1913, 

this rule implements the responsibilities of the 

Secretary of Defense by establishing the NLSC 

program; establishes policy, assigns 

responsibilities, and provides procedures for 

the management of the NLSC program; and 

assigns responsibility to the National Security 

Education Board (NSEB) to oversee and 

coordinate the activities of the NLSC (as 

provided and determined by the Secretary of 

Defense with policy and funding oversight 

provided by the Under Secretary of Defense 

for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)).

New 3rd quarter FY2015 Began as a pilot and 

is transitioning to 

permanent as 

authorized under 50 

USC 1913.

Proposed rule 

will be published 

for public 

comment and 

the National 

Security 

Education Board 

(which includes 

presidential 

appointees) 

provide annual 

program 

reviews. 

Program benefits federal 

agencies enabling them to 

meet surge requirements for 

foreign language needs.

4
DoD USD(P&R) Exceptional Family 

Member Program

0790-AI82 This part establishes the Exceptional Family 

Member Program (EFMP) and provides 

guidance, assigns responsibilities, and 

prescribes procedures for identifying a family 

member with special needs, providing family 

support to military families that include a 

family member with special needs, authorizing 

travel at Government expense for active duty 

service family members with special needs, 

and, processing DoD civilian employees who 

have family members with special needs for an 

overseas assignment.

New 2nd quarter FY2015 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment

DoD USD(I) Production of Official 

Records or 

Disclosure of Official 

Information in 

proceedings before 

Federal, State, or 

Local Governmental 

Entities of 

Competent 

Jurisdiction, and 

Procedures 

Governing 

Acceptance of 

Service of Process 

(Touhy Regs)

0790-TBD This regulation establishes policy, assigns 

responsibilities, and prescribes mandatory 

procedures governing the release of official 

information by National Reconnaissance Office 

(NRO) personnel in legal proceedings, through 

testimony, production of documents, or 

otherwise. This part sets forth procedures for 

NRO personnel to follow if they are 

subpoenaed to produce or disclose, or to 

testify with respect to: (i) any material 

contained in the files of the NRO, (ii) any 

information relating to or based upon material 

contained in the files of the NRO, including but 

not limited to summaries of such information 

or material, or opinions based on such 

information or material; or (iii) any information 

acquired by any person while such person was 

performing official duties while detailed to the 

NRO, assigned to the NRO, or due to that 

person's official status or association with the 

NRO. 

New 3rd quarter FY2015 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment

5
DoD DOA Army National 

Cemeteries

0702-AA60 The Department of the Army proposes to 

revise its regulation for the development, 

operation, maintenance, and administration of 

the Army National Cemeteries. The regulation 

prescribes policies and procedures on eligibility 

for interment, inurnment, and 

memorialization; disinterments and 

disinurnments; the Arlington Memorial 

Amphitheater; solicitations; headstones, niche 

covers, and memorial markers; memorial and 

commemorative monuments; tributes to 

commemorate individuals, events, units, 

groups, and organizations; and visitor rules.

New 3rd quarter FY2015 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment

DoD DON United States Navy 

Regulations and 

Official Records

0703-AA87 The rule is primarily for the purpose of 

updating the CFR part to reflect changes within 

the Office of the Secretary of the Navy and 

other administrative edits. The changes to 

several sub-parts are primarily for 

informational purposes.

Ongoing (Pending) 1st quarter FY2016 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment

DON Unofficial Use of the 

Seal, Emblem, 

Names, or Initials of 

the Marine Corps 

0703-AA91 This regulation will be revised to reconcile it 

with the recent statutory authority, 

delegations, and the conduct and activities of 

the Trademark Licensing Office.

Ongoing (Pending) 1st quarter FY2016 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment

DoD DCMO DoD Freedom of 

Information Act 

(FOIA) Program 

Regulation

0790-AI24 This rule provides guidance on the 

implementation of the Freedom of Information 

Act, as amended by the Electronic Freedom of 

Information Act Amendments of 1996. The 

amendments will ensure appropriate agency 

disclosure of information and offer consistency 

with the goals of section 552 of title 5, United 

States Code.

Ongoing 2nd quarter FY2015 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment

DoD DCMO DoD Freedom of 

Information Act 

(FOIA) Program; 

Amendment 

0790-AI51 The Department of Defense is proposing to 

update current policies and procedures to 

reflect the DoD Freedom of Information Act 

Program as prescribed by Executive Order 

13392. The changes will ensure appropriate 

agency disclosure of information and offer 

consistency with the goals of section 552 of 

title 5, United States Code.

Ongoing 4th quarter FY2015 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment

6
DoD DCMO DoD Privacy Program 0790-AJ20 This rule ensures that DoD’s need to collect, 

use, maintain, or disseminate personally 

identifiable information (PII) about individuals 

for purposes of discharging its statutory 

responsibilities will be balanced against their 

right to be protected against unwarranted 

privacy invasions. This rule also describes the 

rules of conduct and responsibilities of DoD 

personnel, DoD contractors, and DoD 

contractor personnel to ensure that any PII 

contained in a system of records that they 

access and use to conduct official business will 

be protected so that the security and 

confidentiality of the information is preserved. 

This is the amendment rule that corresponds 

to DoD’s Privacy Program Manual. 

Ongoing 4th quarter FY2015 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment

DoD DCMO Historical Research 

in the Files of the 

Office of the 

Secretary of Defense 

(OSD)

0790-AJ07 This rule updates and clarifies procedures 

regarding the use of technology, locations 

available for review, and accessibility to 

records and information in the custody of the 

Secretary of Defense and the OSD 

Components. The purpose of this rule is to 

provide guidance to former Cabinet level 

officials, former Presidential appointees (FPAs) 

to include their personnel, aides, and official 

researchers regarding access to information.

Ongoing 2nd quarter FY2015 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment

DoD USD(AT&L) Withholding Of 

Unclassified 

Technical Data From 

Public Disclosure

0790-AI73 This rule establishes policy and prescribes 

procedures for the dissemination and 

withholding of technical data. In accordance 

with 10 U.S.C. 140c, the Secretary of Defense 

may withhold from public disclosure, 

notwithstanding any other provision of law, 

any technical data with military or space 

application in the possession of, or under the 

control of, the Department of Defense.

Ongoing 1st quarter of FY2016 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment This rule provides guidance 

for consideration of national 

security concerns in the 

dissemination of scientific and 

technical information in the 

possession or under the 

control of the DoD in 

compliance with export 

control laws and regulations. 

Otherwise, there would be 

serious risk to the 

Department’s ability of 

maintaining a military 

advantage over potential 

adversaries and denying the 

spread of technologies used 

in developing weapons of 

mass destruction and 

advanced conventional 

7
DoD USD(AT&L) Presentation Of DoDRelated Scientific 

And Technical Papers 

At Meetings

0790-AI75 This rule amplifies policy and provides 

guidance for consideration of national security 

concerns in the dissemination of scientific and 

technical information in the possession or 

under the control of the Department of 

Defense at conferences and meetings. 

Ongoing 3rd quarter of 

FY2015

Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment This rule provides guidance 

for consideration of national 

security concerns in the 

dissemination of scientific and 

technical information in the 

possession or under the 

control of the DoD at 

meetings and conferences. 

Otherwise, there would be 

serious risk to the 

Department’s ability of 

maintaining a military 

advantage over potential 

adversaries DoD USD(AT&L) National Defense 

Science And 

Engineering 

Graduate (NDSEG) 

Fellowships

0790-AI84 This rule establishes guidelines for the award 

of National Defense Science and Engineering 

Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowships, as required by 

10 U.S.C. 2191.

Ongoing 3rd quarter FY2015 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment This rule provides eligibility 

criteria and selection 

procedures for the NDSEG 

Fellowships.

DoD USD(AT&L) End Use Certificates 

(EUCs)

0790-AJ05 Rule will revise 32 CFR part 205. This rule 

establishes policies, assigns responsibilities, 

and prescribes procedures for signing End Use 

Certificates (EUCs) required by foreign 

governments for foreign defense items 

purchased by the United States. An EUC is a 

document signed by an authorized 

representative of the U.S. Government that 

identifies the end user of foreign products and 

may provide that the use or transfer of the 

foreign product is restricted.

Ongoing 3rd quarter FY2015 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment

DoD USD(AT&L) Enforcement of State 

Traffic Laws on DoD 

Installations

This rule establishes policies for the 

enforcement, on DoD military installations, of 

those state vehicular and pedestrian traffic 

laws that cannot be assimilated under Title 18, 

U.S.C., section 13. 

Ongoing 3rd quarter FY2015 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment

DoD USD(AT&L) Defense Contract 

Management Agency 

(DCMA) Privacy 

Program

0790-AI30 This rule provides policies and procedures for 

the Defense Contract Management Agency's 

(DCMA) implementation of a privacy program 

under the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. It 

is DCMA policy that individuals have a 

fundamental right to privacy and the 

expectation that this Agency, including 

contractors, will safeguard personally 

identifiable information (PII) it maintains to the 

maximum extent practicable. 

Ongoing 2nd quarter FY2015 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment

8
DoD AT&L/ DARS Requirements 

Relating to Supply 

Chain Risk (DFARS 

Case 2012-D050)

0750-AH96 DoD is issuing a final rule to amend the 

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation 

Supplement (DFARS) to implement section 806 

of the National Defense Authorization Act 

(NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2011 (Pub. L. 111-383), 

entitled "Requirements for Information 

Relating to Supply Chain Risk," as amended by 

section 806 of the NDAA for FY 2013 (Pub. L. 

112-239). Section 806 allows DoD to consider 

the impact of supply chain risk in specified 

types of procurements related to national 

security systems. The objective of this rule is to 

protect DoD against risks arising out of the 

supply chain. DoD does not expect this interim 

rule to have a significant economic impact on a 

substantial number of small entities.

Ongoing 4th quarter FY2015 N/A Public Comment

DoD USD(P&R) TRICARE: Long Term 

Care Hospital

0720-AB47 Sets forth a reimbursement methodology for 

Long Term Care Hospitals. Government cost 

savings; Statutory requirement to follow 

Medicare reimbursement when practicable.

Ongoing 2nd quarter FY2016 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment

DoD USD(P&R) Service Academies 0790-AI19 The Department is revising and updating policy 

guidance and oversight of the military service 

academies. This rule implements 10 U.S.C. 403, 

603, and 903 for the establishment and 

operation of the United States Military 

Academy,

the United States Naval Academy, and the 

United States Air Force Academy. The final 

rule, particularly the

explanation of separation policy, will reflect 

recent changes in the Don't Ask, Don't Tell 

policy.

Ongoing 3rd quarter FY2015 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment

DoD USD(P&R) Domestic Abuse 

Involving DoD 

Military and Certain 

Affiliated Personnel

0790-AI79 This part establishes, implements, and updates 

domestic abuse policies; identifies and assigns 

responsibilities for preventing and responding 

to domestic abuse. It provides guidance for 

implementing a coordinated community 

response involving multiple offices and 

agencies at military installations working in 

coordination with the surrounding civilian 

community.

Ongoing 3rd quarter FY2015 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment

9
DoD USD(P&R) Child Development 

Programs (CDPs)

0790-AI81 This final rule revises 32 CFR part 79 to: (a) 

update policy, responsibilities, and procedures 

for providing care to minor children birth 

through age 12 of individuals eligible for care 

in DoD Child Development Programs (CDPs) to 

include center-based care, family child care 

(FCC), school-age care (SAC), supplemental 

child care, and communitybased care; (b) 

authorize the publication of supporting 

guidance for the implementation of CDP 

policies and responsibilities, including child 

development training modules, program aids, 

and other management tools; and (c) establish 

the DoD Effectiveness Rating and 

Improvement System (ERIS). This rule extends 

child care benefits to same-sex spouses of 

military service members and DoD civilian 

employees.

Ongoing 3rd quarter FY2015 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment

DoD USD(P&R) Provision Of Early 

Intervention And 

Special Education 

Services To Eligible 

DoD Dependents

0790-AI77 This rule provides early intervention services to 

infants and toddlers with disabilities (birth 

through 2 years, inclusive) and their families, 

and special education and related services.

It provides a free, appropriate public education 

including special education and related 

services for children with disabilities enrolled 

in the DoD school systems, as specified in their 

Individualized Educational Programs. This rule 

is currently under E.O 12866 review and more 

information can be found at www.reginfo.gov.

Ongoing 3rd quarter FY2015 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment The provision of early 

intervention, special 

education, and related 

services is funded through 

Congressional appropriations 

to the DoD. This rule provides 

guidance concerning the nonfunding provisions of The 

Individuals with Disabilities 

Education Act (IDEA) that are 

applicable to the DoD.

DoD USD(P&R) Civilian Employment 

and Reemployment 

Rights of Applicants 

for, and Service 

Members and 

Former Service 

Members, of the 

Uniformed Services

0790-AJ00 Rule will revise 32 CFR part 104. The rule 

updates implementation policy, assigns 

responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for 

informing Service members who are covered 

by the provisions of 38 U.S.C chapter 43 and 

individuals who apply for uniformed service, of 

their civilian employment and reemployment 

rights, benefits and obligations.

Ongoing 3rd quarter FY2015 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment

10
DoD USD(P&R) Unlawful 

Discrimination (On 

the Basis of Race, 

Color, National 

Origin, or Age in 

Programs or 

Activities Receiving 

Federal Financial 

Assistance From the 

DoD) 

0790-AJ04 This rule is composed of several subparts, each 

containing its own purpose. The purpose of the 

overall part is to establish and implement 

policy, assign responsibilities, and provide 

procedures to prevent unlawful discrimination 

on the basis of race, color, national origin, or 

age in programs or activities that receive 

Federal financial assistance from the DoD or a 

DoD Component. DoD is committed to 

maintaining a discrimination-free workplace.

Ongoing 2nd quarter FY2015 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment

DoD USD(P&R) Nondiscrimination 

on the Basis of 

Handicap in 

Programs and 

Activities Assisted or 

Conducted by the 

DoD

Rule will revise 32 CFR part 56. The rule 

implements executive, legislative, and DoD 

policy requirements to prohibit discrimination 

based on handicap in programs and activities 

receiving Federal financial assistance disbursed 

by the DoD and in programs and activities 

conducted by the DoD.

Ongoing 4th quarter FY2015 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment

DoD USD(P&R) Nondiscrimination in 

Federally Assisted 

Programs

Rule will revise 32 CFR parts 195 & 196. The 

purpose of the rule is to effectuate the 

provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 

1964 (referred to in this part as the “Act”) to 

the end that no person in the United States 

shall, on the ground of race, color, or national 

origin, be excluded from participation in, be 

denied the benefits of, or be otherwise 

subjected to discrimination under any program 

or activity receiving Federal financial 

assistance from any component of the 

Department of Defense.

Ongoing 4th quarter FY2015 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment

DoD USD(P&R) DoD Civilian Equal 

Employment 

Opportunity Program

Rule will revise 32 CFR part 191. The rule 

establishes the DoD Civilian Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program, to include 

affirmative action programs, consistent with 

guidance from the Equal Employment 

Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Office of 

Personnel Management (OPM), and the DoD 

Human Goals --Charter.

Ongoing 4th quarter FY2015 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment

11
DoD USD(P&R) National Security 

Education Program 

(NSEP) and NSEP 

Service Requirement

0790-AJ01 This rule implements the responsibilities of the 

Secretary of Defense for administering NSEP; 

updates DoD policy, assigns responsibilities, 

and prescribes procedures and requirements 

for administering and executing the National 

Security Education Program (NSEP) service 

agreement; modifies requirements related to 

the service agreement; and assigns oversight 

of NSEP to the Defense Language and National 

Security Education Office (DLNSEO).

Ongoing 3rd quarter FY2015 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment The public will benefit from 

the regulation being updated, 

in that it builds and sustains a 

pipeline of award recipients 

equipped with linguistic and 

cross-cultural competence 

who are legislatively-bound to 

complete service with the 

federal government.

DoD USD(P&R) Professional U.S. 

Scouting 

Organizations 

Operating at U.S. 

Military Installations 

Overseas

0790-AI98 This rule updates policy and outlines fiscal and 

logistical support the DoD may provide to 

qualified scouting organizations operating on 

U.S. military installations overseas based on 

Executive Order 12715, Support of Overseas 

Scouting Activities for Military Dependents and 

appropriate statute. It is DoD policy to 

cooperate with and assist qualified scouting 

organizations in establishing and providing 

facilities and services, within available 

resources, at locations outside the United 

States to

support DoD personnel and their families.

Ongoing 3rd quarter FY2015 N/A Public Comment

DoD USD(P&R) Assignment of 

American National 

Red Cross and 

United Service 

Organizations, INC, 

Employees to Duty 

With the Military 

Services

Rule will remove 32 CFR part 253 as this 

information will be included in the revision of 

32 CFR part 154. This will consolidate and 

provide information in a single regulation. 

Ongoing 4th quarter FY2015 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment The public will benefit from 

updated and consolidated 

regulations. 

DoD USD(C) DCAA Privacy Act 

Rule

0790-AJ23 Final rule updates DCAA Privacy Program to 

include Privacy Act exemptions for the newly 

created DCAA Office of the Inspector General.

Ongoing 3rd quarter FY2015 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment

12
DoD USD(I) National Industrial 

Security Program 

(NISP): Procedures 

for Government 

Activities Relating to 

Foreign Ownership, 

Control or Influence 

(FOCI)

0790-AI71 This rule provides NISP policy to the DoD and 

non-DoD entities and establishes procedures 

concerning the initial facility security clearance 

(FCL) eligibility of U.S. companies that may be 

subject to FOCI, or continued FCL eligibility for 

contractors subject to FOCI; provides criteria 

for determining whether contractors are under 

FOCI; prescribes responsibilities in FOCI 

matters; and outlines security measures that 

may be considered to negate or mitigate the 

effects of FOCI to an acceptable level.

Ongoing 3rd quarter of 

FY2015; Interim final 

rule published 9 April 

2014 (79 FR 19467) 

with an immediate 

effective date. 

Comments were 

accepted through 9 

June 2014. 

Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment Depending upon the nature 

and extent of Foreign 

Ownership, Control or 

Influence (FOCI), DoD 

mitigates FOCI by putting into 

place mechanisms such as a 

voting trust agreement (VT), 

proxy agreement (PA), special 

security agreement (SSA) or 

security control agreement 

(SCA). These arrangements 

require trustees, proxy 

holders or outside directors to 

oversee and provide business 

management of the U.S. 

contractor. The public will 

benefit from updated 

information that reflects 

changes in policy and 

procedures.

DoD USD(I) DoD Investigative 

and Adjudicative 

Guidance for Issuing 

the Common Access 

Card (CAC)

0790-AI97 This part establishes policy, assigns 

responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for 

the DoD investigative and adjudicative 

guidance for issuing the Common Access Card 

(CAC). The CAC serves as the DoD personal 

identity verification (PIV) credential.

Ongoing 3rd quarter FY2015 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment

DoD ATSD(PA) DoD Assistance to 

Non-Government, 

EntertainmentOriented Media 

Productions

0790-AI90 This rule establishes policy, assigns 

responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for 

DoD assistance to non-Government 

entertainment media productions such as 

feature motion pictures, episodic television 

programs, documentaries, and computerbased games. It provides substantially 

increased oversight of production support at a 

higher headquarters and DoD level. A number 

of important improvements in policy were 

made to ensure appropriate levels of approval, 

production support, and oversight.

Ongoing 4th quarter FY2015 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment

DoD GC, DoD Release of Official 

Information in 

Litigation and 

Testimony by DoD 

Personnel as 

Witnesses

The rule will revise 32 CFR part 97 and 

establish policy, assign responsibilities, and 

prescribe procedures for the release of official 

DoD information in litigation and for testimony 

by DoD personnel as witnesses during 

litigation.

Ongoing 4th quarter FY2015 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment

13
DoD GC, DoD Status of Forces 

Policies and 

Information

Rule will revise 32 CFR part 151. The rule 

concerns DoD policy and procedures on trial 

by foreign courts and treatment in foreign 

prisons of U.S. military personnel, nationals of 

the U.S. serving with, employed by, or 

accompanying the Armed Forces of the United 

States, and the dependents of both (hereafter 

referred to as U.S. personnel); and provides 

uniform reporting on the exercise of foreign 

criminal jurisdiction.

Ongoing 4th quarter FY2015 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment

DoD GC, DoD Alternative Dispute 

Resolution

0790-AI63 This rule establishes policy and assigns 

responsibilities. It establishes a framework for 

encouraging the expanded use of alternative 

means of dispute resolution and conflict 

management practices as an integral part of 

normal business practices within the 

Department of Defense. Alternative dispute 

resolution is any procedure that is used to 

resolve issues in controversy, including, but not 

limited to, conciliation, facilitation, mediation, 

fact finding, mini-trials, arbitration, and use of 

ombuds, or any combination thereof. The 

purpose of conflict management is to reduce 

the incidence of disputes and increase the 

likelihood that disputes that do arise may be 

resolved efficiently, effectively, and 

expeditiously.

Ongoing 2nd quarter of 

FY2016

Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment

DoD IG, DoD Inspector General; 

Privacy Act; 

Implementation

0790-AI92 This direct final rule makes nonsubstantive 

changes to the Office of Inspector General 

(OIG) Privacy Program rule. The OIG is 

amending its regulation on the OIG Privacy 

Program to update the system name for the 

exemption for system identifier CIG 23.

Ongoing 4th quarter FY2015 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment

14
DoD DOA Military Police Law 

Enforcement 

Reporting and 

Operations

0702-AA62 This part is being changed to add policy on sex 

offenders on Army Installation, policy pertainin 

to the collection of deoxyribonucleic acid 

(DNA) from individuals suspected of certain 

offenses and policy pertaining to the release of 

military police (MP) records. This rule also 

adds a reporting requirement of domestic 

incidents to the Army Family Advocacy 

Program and Detention Cell Operations. This 

rule also authorizes the limited use of the 

Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), National 

Crime Information Center (NCIC), to conduct 

checks of visitors to an installation. This rule is 

currently under E.O 12866 review and more 

information can be found at www.reginfo.gov.

Ongoing 3rd quarter FY2015 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment

DoD DOA The Army Privacy 

Program

0702-AA65 This rule is reinstating exemptions that were 

mistakenly deleted wht the Army's Privacy 

Program Regulation was last revised. The 

Army is adding exemptions for Army system of 

records A0025-2a SAIS DoD, "Defense 

Biometric Identification Records System".

Ongoing 3rd quarter FY2015 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment

DoD DOA/COE Defining the Term 

“Waters of the 

United States”

The rule will clarify the definition of the term 

“waters of the United States” under the Clean 

Water Act (CWA), and thus which waters are 

subject to the various provisions of the Act. 

The rule will provide more certainty and 

predictability to the regulated public as well as 

Corps regulators as to the jurisdictional status 

of waters for all sections of the CWA, including 

section 404. There will also be reduced delays 

for jurisdictional determinations requested by 

landowners providing greater efficiency for 

agencies and the regulated public.

Ongoing Draft final rule to 

OMB in spring 2015

Streamlined 

requirements and 

more clarity and 

efficiency in 

jurisdictional 

determinations.

Public comment 

period ended on 

14 November 

2014. The draft 

final rule will also 

go through a 

round of 

OMB/interagenc

y review.

The rule will provide greater 

clarity to the regulated public 

regarding which waters are 

jurisdictional. Costs may be 

incurred by the Corps from 

additional workload efforts 

for any needed database 

changes, developing and 

providing training to field 

staff, outreach to the 

regulated public and 

consultant community, and 

potential slight increase in 

jurisdiction which may result 

in increased permit workload. 

However, the efficiencies and 

clarity gained in making 

jurisdictional determinations 

should help offset the slight 

increase in jurisdiction. 

15
DoD DOA/COE Regulations Review In accordance with the E.O., the USACE plan 

solicited comments on its Regulations to make 

the Regulatory Program more effective and 

less burdensome. The USACE Regulatory 

Program’s regulations are found at 33 CFR 

Parts 320–332 and 334. The current 

Regulations were published in the Federal 

Register on November 13, 1986 (51 FR 41206). 

These Regulations describe the fundamental 

procedures, policies, authorities, and 

 

Ongoing Federal Register 

notice soliciting 

comments published 

on 16 November 

2011 with closing 

date of 17 January 

2012. Priorities 

identified in Fall 

2013. Implementation will be ongoing. 

Streamlined 

requirements by 

clarifying and 

updating existing 

policies.

public comment, 

internal and 

external surveys

The comments received in 

response to retrospective 

review may identify 

improvements to the 

regulations to reduce the 

burden on the regulated 

public and make the 

regulations easier to utilize.

DoD DOA/COE Red Book Update USACE Regulatory is leading an interagency 

working group to update the 1988 handbook 

on applying the Section 404 permit process to 

Federal-aid Highway projects, also known as 

the Red Book. The Red Book update will be 

inclusive of all modes of transportation with 

transferability to other sectors of 

infrastructure, and will be inclusive of other 

i h b id i i b h 

Ongoing 3/31/2015 non-binding 

guidance, and 

flexibility within 

existing regulations

Interviews with 

field offices of 

each of the 

participating 

agencies, 

interagency 

review and 

comment

DoD DON Guidelines for 

Permitting 

Archaeological 

Investigations and 

Other Activities 

Directed at Sunken 

Military Craft and 

Terrestrial Military 

Craft under the 

Jurisdiction of the 

Department of the 

Navy

0703-AA90 This rule is a revision of the current 32 CFR part 

767. The rule establishes a single permitting 

process for members of the public wishing to 

engage in activities on Department of Navy 

sunken and terrestrial military craft. The rule 

also incorporates provisions for a special-use 

permit to be issued in the case of minimally 

intrusive operations such as sample collection 

or remotely-operated vehicle documentation 

of historic sites. Also the rule outlines penalties 

and enforcement procedures.

Ongoing 3rd quarter FY2015 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment The rule provides an avenue 

for the public to access sites 

that are otherwise restricted 

from disturbance by the 

SMCA. Such access will allow 

research that can bring to 

light new information about 

the nation's maritime 

heritage and increase public 

knowledge of the US Navy's 

history and service.

DoD DON Professional Conduct 

of Attorneys 

Practicing Under the 

Cognizance and 

Supervision of the 

Judge Advocate 

General

0703-AA92 This rule serves as an update to the current 32 

CFR Part 776 and replaces current regulations. 

It revises the Rules of Professional Conduct 

and procedures for receiving, processing, and 

taking action on complaints of professional 

misconduct made against attorneys practicing 

under the supervision of the Judge Advocate 

General of the Navy (JAG).

Ongoing 4th quarter FY2015 Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

Public Comment The revision generally aligns 

with the American Bar 

Association Model Rules of 

Professional Conduct

16
USAF Air Force Freedom of 

Information Act 

Program

0701-AA76 The Department of the Air Force is amending 

its rules to update the transfer of responsibility 

for the Air Force Freedom of Information Act 

(FOIA) Program from Headquarters United 

States Air Force (HQ USAF/SC) and 

Headquarters Air Force Communications and 

Information Center/Corporate Information 

Division (HQ AFCIC/ITC) to the Office of the 

Secretary of the Air Force, Chief, Information 

Dominance/Chief Information Officer 

(SAF/A6); eliminates strictly internal Air Force 

administrative instructions; restates Air Force 

specific procedures; adds Air Force specific 

procedures to Air Force created Consultations; 

and addresses electronic reading room records 

in greater detail.

Ongoing 4th quarter of 

FY2015

Streamlined 

Requirements

Public Comment

USAF Air Force Privacy Act 

Program

0701-AA77 The Department of the Air Force is amending 

its rules to update the transfer of responsibility 

for the Air Force Freedom of Information Act 

(FOIA) Program from Headquarters United 

States Air Force (HQ USAF/SC) and 

Headquarters Air Force Communications and 

Information Center/Corporate Information 

Division (HQ AFCIC/ITC) to the Office of the 

Secretary of the Air Force, Chief, Information 

Dominance/Chief Information Officer 

(SAF/A6); eliminates strictly internal Air Force 

administrative instructions; restates Air Force 

Ongoing 4th quarter of 

FY2015

Streamlined 

Requirements

Public Comment The public will benefit from 

updated information that 

reflects changes to policy and 

procedures within the 

Department.

17
DoD USD(I) National Industrial 

Security Program: 

Industrial Security 

Procedures for 

Government 

Activities

0790-AI80 This part is composed of several volumes, each 

containing its own purpose. The purpose of the 

overall part is to implement policy, assign 

responsibilities, establish requirements, and 

provide procedures for the protection of 

classified information that is disclosed to, or 

developed by contractors, licensees, and 

grantees of the U.S. Government (USG). 

Completed 

(Withdrawn)

Withdrawn This rule has been combined 

with 0790-AI71 and, 

therefore, is withdrawn. 

DoD DOA Army National 

Cemeteries

0702-AA63 This part is being modified to reflect recent 

changes in the management structure of the 

Army National Cemeteries Program, adopt 

modifications suggested by the Department of 

the Army Inspector General, and implement 

statutory changes to interment, inurnment and 

memorialization eligibility.

Completed 

(Withdrawn)

Withdrawn This rule has been combined 

with 0702-AA60 and, 

therefore, is withdrawn. 

18
DoD DCMO DoD Privacy Program 0790-AJ03 This rule updates the established policies and 

assigned responsibilities of the DoD Privacy 

Program pursuant to The Privacy Act and 

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 

Circular No. A-130, authorizes the Defense 

Privacy Board and the Defense Data Integrity 

Board, authorizes this rule to provide guidance 

on The Privacy Act prescribes uniform 

Completed Final rule published 

27 January 2015 (80 

FR 4201) with an 

effective date of 26 

February 2015.

Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

DoD USD(AT&L) Defense Logistics 

Agency Privacy 

Program

0790-AI86 This rule amended DLA’s privacy program 

regulation due to the reorganization of the 

privacy office under the DLA General Counsel. 

Responsibilities were updated to reflect the 

reorganization and the adoption of current 

DoD-wide privacy guidance that includes 

collecting personal information, access by 

individuals, publication requirements, reports, 

inspections, matching program procedures, 

and enforcement actions. 

Completed Proposed rule 

published 6 August 

2012 (77 FR 46653). 

Comment period 

ended 5 October 

2012. Final rule 

published 3 May 

2013 (77 FR 25853) 

with an effective 

date of 3 June 2013. 

Streamlined 

Requirements

This regulatory action 

imposed no monetary costs 

to the Agency or public. The 

benefit to the public is the 

accurate reflection of the 

Agency’s Privacy Program to 

ensure that policies and 

procedures are known to the 

public.

DoD USD(AT&L) Defense Logistics 

Agency Freedom of 

Information Act 

Program

0790-AI87 The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) revised 

and updated its existing rule implementing 32 

CFR part 286, Department of Defense Freedom 

of Information Act Program. This rule 

implemented changes to conform to the 

requirements of the Electronic Freedom of 

Information Act Amendments of 1996, Public 

Law 104-231, and the OPEN Government Act 

of 2007, Public Law 110–175. In addition, part 

1285 was redesignated as part 300.

Completed Final rule published 

on 28 May 2014 (79 

FR 30463). The rule 

became effective 27 

June 2014. 

Streamlined 

Requirements

DoD USD(AT&L) Shelter For The 

Homeless Program

0790-AI88 This rule established DoD policy for the 

Department of Defense Shelter for the 

Homeless Program. The Secretary of a Military 

Department, or designee, may make military 

installations under his or her jurisdiction 

available for the furnishing of shelter to 

persons without adequate shelter if he or she, 

or designee, determines that such shelter will 

not interfere with military preparedness or 

ongoing military functions.

Completed Direct final rule 

published on 10 April 

2013 (78 FR 21256). 

Public comment 

period ended on 10 

June 2013. The rule 

became effective 19 

June 2013. 

Streamlined 

Requirements

There is no cost to the public. 

The costs to the DoD for 

implementation of the 

authorities under this rule will 

include the administrative 

costs to process a request and 

the cost of the services 

provided for the furnishing of 

a shelter.

19
DoD AT&L/ DARS Forward Pricing Rate 

Proposal Adequacy 

Checklist (DFARS 

Case 2012-D035)

0750-AH86 This rule amended the Defense Federal 

Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to 

provide guidance to contractors submitting a 

proposal to negotiate forward pricing rates.

Completed Published final rule in 

the Federal Register 

on December 11, 

2014 (79 FR 73493). 

Effective upon 

publication.

Streamlined 

requirements

Increased use of Forward 

Pricing Rate Agreements 

(FPRAs) promote greater 

efficiency and productivity in 

the preparation and review of 

FPRA proposals.

DoD AT&L/ DARS Clauses with 

Alternates (DFARS 

Cases 2013-D005

2013-D025

2014-D004)

0750-AH94; 

0750-AI19; 

and, 

0750-AI27

These rules amended the Defense Federal 

Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to 

create overarching prescriptions for various 

DFARS solicitation provisions and clauses and 

associated alternates to make solicitations and 

contract terms and conditions easier to read 

and understand.

Completed Published the 

following DFARS final 

rules in the Federal 

Register: 2013-D025 

(0750-AI19) on 

September 30, 2014 

(79 FR 58699); 2014-

D004 (0750-AI27) on 

November 5, 2014 

(79 FR 65592); and 

2013-D005 (0750-

AI94) on November 

5 2014 (79 FR 

Streamlined 

requirements

The public benefits from 

these revisions to the DFARS 

by making regulations easier 

to understand and by 

facilitating the use of 

automated contract writing 

systems.

DoD AT&L/ DARS Storage, Treatment, 

and Disposal of Toxic 

or Hazardous 

Materials—Statutory 

Update (DFARS Case 

2013-D013)

0750-AI07 This rule amended the Defense Federal 

Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) 

to clarify existing standards under 10 U.S.C. 

2692, entitled Storage, treatment, and disposal 

of nondefense toxic and hazardous materials. 

Completed Published final rules 

in the Federal 

Register on 

September 30, 2014 

(79 FR 58697). 

Effective upon 

publication.

Streamlined 

requirements

The public benefits from the 

regulation being updated to 

better align with statute. 

Furthermore, the revisions 

facilitate the use of 

automated contract writing 

systems. 

DoD AT&L/ DARS State Sponsors of 

Terrorism (DFARS 

Case 2014-D014)

0750-AI34 The rule amended the Defense Federal 

Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to 

clarify and relocate coverage relating to state 

sponsors of terrorism (as identified by the 

Department of State), add an explicit 

representation, and conform the terminology.

Completed Published final rule in 

the Federal Register 

on December 11, 

2014 (79 FR 73488). 

Effective upon 

publication.

Streamlined 

requirements

The public benefits from a 

more streamlined DFARS. 

20
DoD AT&L/ DARS Photovoltaic Devices 

(DFARS Case 2014-

D006)

0750-AI18 This rule amended the DFARS to clarify the 

implementation of section 846 of the National 

Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal 

Year (FY) 2011 regarding interpretation of the 

substantial transformation test for 

photovoltaic devices.

Completed Final rule published 

in Federal Register on 

21 April 2014 (79 FR 

22041). Effective on 

publication. 

Streamlined 

requirements

DoD published a final rule 

implementing section 846 in 

May 2011. In response to 

public comments and 

questions, DoD issued this 

clarification to preclude 

unintended confusion in the 

marketplace, the potential for 

non-compliance with section 

846, and to ensure the proper 

and appropriate application of 

international trade rules.

DoD AT&L/ DARS Clauses with 

Alternates (DFARS 

Cases 2012-D057

2013-D026

2013-D004

2013-D014)

0750-AH90; 

0750-AI02; 

0750-AH95; 

and, 0750-

AI10

These rules amended the Defense Federal 

Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to 

create overarching prescriptions for various 

DFARS solicitation provisions and clauses and 

associated alternates to make solicitations and 

contract terms and conditions easier to read 

and understand.

Completed Final rules: 

0750-AH90 published 

on 21 April 2014 (79 

FR 22036); 0750-AI02 

published on 21 April 

2014 (79 FR 22042); 

0750-AH95 published 

on 28 March 2014 

(79 FR 17448); 0750-

AI10 published 28 

March 2014 (79 FR 

17447).

All were effective 

upon publication.

Streamlined 

requirements

The public benefits from 

these revisions by making 

regulations easier to 

understand and by facilitating 

the use of automated 

contract writing systems.

DoD AT&L/ DARS Performance-Based 

Payments (DFARS 

Case 2011-D045)

0750-AH54 This rule amended the Defense Federal 

Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to 

provide detailed guidance and instructions on 

the use of the Performance Based Payments 

(PBP) Analysis Tool. The PBP analysis tool is a 

cash-flow model for evaluating alternative 

financing arrangements, and is required to be 

used by all contracting officers contemplating 

the use of PBPs on new fixed-price type 

Completed Final rule published 

in Federal Register on 

31 March 2014 (79 

FR 17931). Effective 

upon publication. 

N/A The PBP analysis tool benefits 

both industry (prime and 

subcontractor level) and the 

taxpayer because the PBP 

tool calculates improved 

financing opportunities and 

helps ensure that 

performance-based payments 

never exceed total cost 

21
DoD AT&L/ DARS Safeguarding 

Unclassified 

Controlled Technical 

Information (DFARS 

Case 2011-D039)

0750-AG47 This rule amended the Defense Federal 

Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), as 

specified in Executive Order 13556, Controlled

Unclassified Information, to address 

requirements for the safeguarding of 

unclassified controlled technical information 

within contractor information systems. 

Provided standards and structures for the 

safeguarding of unclassified controlled 

technical information and reporting the 

compromise of unclassified controlled 

technical information.

Completed Published final 

DFARS rule in Federal 

Register on 18 

November 2013 (78 

FR 69273). Effective 

upon publication. 

N/A This rule improved national 

security by implementing 

safeguards that strengthen 

information security controls 

to unclassified controlled 

technical information within 

contractor information 

systems from unauthorized 

access and disclosure. This 

rule benefits both the 

Government and contractors.

DoD AT&L/ DARS Approval of Rental 

Waiver Requests 

(DFARS Case 2013-

D006)

0750-AI03 This rule amended the Defense Federal 

Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to 

remove the Director of Defense Security 

Cooperation Agency (DSCA) from the approval 

process for waiver or reduction of charges.

Completed Published final 

DFARS rule in Federal 

Register on 31 

October 2013 (78 FR 

65219). Effective 

upon publication. 

Streamlined 

requirements

This rule streamlined the 

approval process for waiver 

or reduction of charges. This 

new improved process 

removes a low risk review and 

approval step, which 

expedites contracting officers’ 

approval of requests for 

waiver or reduction of rental 

charges for the use of 

22
DoD AT&L/ DARS Defense Trade 

Cooperation Treaty 

With Australia and 

the United Kingdom 

(DFARS Case 2012-

D034)

0750-AH70 This rule amended the Defense Federal 

Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 

Part 225 to implement requirements of the 

Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty with the 

United Kingdom (the Treaty) and the Security 

Cooperation Act of 2010 regarding export 

control regulations between the United States 

and the United Kingdom. The rule streamlined 

the export control regulations between the 

United States and the United Kingdom under 

specified circumstances.

Completed Published final 

DFARS rule in Federal 

Register on 17 June 

2013 (78 FR 36108). 

Effective upon 

publication. 

Streamlined 

requirements

This rule significantly 

streamlined and reduced 

paperwork requirements 

between the United States 

and the United Kingdom 

under the system set forth in 

the Defense Trade 

Cooperation Treaty by no 

longer requiring individual 

export control licenses within 

the Approved Community. 

Small businesses that are 

exporters benefit from being 

able to use the streamlined 

treaty process to make 

exports that are associated 

with responding to DoD 

solicitations and performance 

of DoD contracts.

DoD AT&L/ DARS System for Award 

Management Name 

Changes, Phase 1 

Implementation 

(DFARS Case 2012-

D053)

0750-AH87 This rule amended the Defense Federal 

Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to 

reflect the combining of multiple acquisition 

databases, such as the Central Contractor 

Registration (CCR), Online Representations and 

Certification Application (ORCA), and the 

Excluded Parties Listing System (EPLS) 

databases into the System for Award 

Management (SAM) database.

Completed Published final 

DFARS rule in Federal 

Register on 16 May 

2013 (78 FR 28756). 

Effective upon 

publication.

Streamlined 

requirements

The joining of multiple 

acquisition databases into 

one centralized System for 

Award Management (SAM) 

saves money by consolidating 

the system hosting into one 

location by creating 

efficiencies and reducing 

redundant data for the 

acquisition community. 

23
DoD AT&L/ DARS Only One Offer 

(DFARS Case 2011-

D013)

0750-AH11 This rule amended the Defense Federal 

Acquisition Regulation Supplement to address 

acquisitions in which only one offer is received. 

The rule affected only those small entities that 

respond to a Federal competitive solicitation 

and no other offer is received. 

Completed Published final 

DFARS rule in Federal 

Register on 29 June 

2012 (77 FR 39126). 

Effective upon 

publication. 

Streamlined 

requirements

Some savings should accrue 

to the Government in 

achieving better prices.

There is no significant 

economic impact on small 

entities. The impact of this 

rule on small business is 

expected to be predominantly 

positive, by allowing more 

opportunity for competition.

DoD AT&L/ DARS Accelerated 

Payments to Small 

Business (DFARS 

Case 2011-D008)

0750-AH19 This rule revised the Defense Federal 

Acquisition Regulation Supplement to allow for 

accelerated payments to all small business 

concerns. 

Completed Published final 

DFARS rule in Federal 

Register on 

November 18, 2011 

(76 FR 71468). 

Effective upon 

publication. 

N/A The rule accompanied 

upgrades to defense 

entitlements and payment 

systems, which reduced 

payment lead times for small 

businesses and improved cash 

flow to small businesses. 

DoD AT&L/ DARS Patents, Data, and 

Copyrights (DFARS 

Case 2010-D001)

0750-AG62 This rule revised the Defense Federal 

Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 

part 227 to update and streamline the 

regulations relating to patents, data, and 

copyrights. Because the rule updated and 

clarified DFARS text, but made no significant 

change to DoD policy regarding patents, data, 

and copyrights, any economic impact was 

expected to be minimal.

Completed This rule has been 

closed. 

N/A

24
DoD USD(P) Defense Support of 

Civilian Law 

Enforcement 

Agencies

0790-AI54 This rule provided specific policy direction and 

assigned responsibilities with respect to DoD 

support provided to Federal, State, and local 

civilian law enforcement agencies, including 

responses to civil disturbances. The primary 

restriction on DoD participation in civilian law 

enforcement activities is the Posse Comitatus 

Act. In accordance with that Act, this rule 

described in detail the assistance that DoD 

may and may not provide civilian law 

enforcement agencies.

Completed Proposed rule 

published 28 

December 2010 (75 

FR 81547). Final rule 

published 12 April 

2013 (78 FR 21826) 

with an effective 

date of 13 May 2013. 

Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

The DoD provides support to 

civilian law enforcement 

entities on either a 

reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis depending 

on the authority under which 

the support is provided. State 

and local civilian law 

enforcement agencies benefit 

from DoD’s substantial 

capabilities. Additionally, this 

rule provides details on 

assistance that DoD may not 

provide to civilian law 

enforcement agencies.

DoD USD(P&R) Voluntary Education 

Programs

0790-AJ06 In this rule, DoD established policy, 

responsibilities, and procedures for the 

operation of voluntary education programs 

within DoD. New criteria were created to 

strengthen existing procedures for access to 

military installations by educational 

institutions. The DoD Postsecondary Education 

Complaint System was implemented for 

servicemembers, spouses, and adult family 

members to register student complaints. The 

Military Departments were authorized to 

 

Completed Final rule published 

on 15 May 2014 (79 

FR 27732). The rule 

became effective 14 

July 2014. 

Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

DoD USD(I) Personnel Security 

Program

0790-AI42 Rule revised 32 CFR part 154. This part 

updated policies and responsibilities for the 

Department of Defense (DoD) Personnel 

Security Program in accordance with the 

provisions of current U.S. Code, public laws, 

and executive orders. This includes 

investigative and adjudicative policy for 

determining eligibility to hold a national 

Completed Final rule published 

on 1 April 2014 (79 

FR 18161). The rule 

became effective 1 

May 2014. 

Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

DoD DOA Indebtedness of 

Military Personnel

This rule removed 32 CFR Part 513, 

Indebtedness of Military Personnel, published 

in the Federal Register, March 3, 1986 (51 FR 

7268). The rule was removed because it was 

obsolete and no longer governed policies and 

procedures for handling debt claims against 

 

Completed Final rule published 

22 July 2013 

(Document Number 

2013-17490) with an 

immediate effective 

date. 

Streamlined 

Requirements by 

updating existing 

guidance.

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DoD DOA/COE Civil Monetary 

Penalty Inflation 

Adjustment

0710-AA66 This rule fulfilled the requirements of the 

Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act 

of 1990, as amended, which requires agencies 

to periodically adjust their civil penalties to 

account for inflation to maintain their 

deterrent effects.

Completed Final rule published 

28 January 2013 (78 

FR 5722) with an 

effective date of 29 

March 2013. 

Flexibility is inherent 

since 

compliance/enforce

ment actions do not 

mandate the use of 

such penalties. In 

addition, the rule 

only increased the 

maximum amount 

of penalties but 

there is still 

flexibility to impose 

a lesser amount.

Improving compliance with 

permit conditions and better 

environmental protection, by 

maintaining the deterrent 

effects of those civil penalties.

DoD DOA/COE Nationwide Permit 

Program

0710-AA60 The Corps revised 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 revised the regulation to increase the 

pre-construction notification review period to 

45 days, to be consistent with the current 

nationwide permits. The Corps also amended 

the regulation to allow district engineers to 

issue verification letters that can have the 

same expiration date as the nationwide 

permit. 

Completed Final rule published 

28 January 2013 (78 

FR 5726) with an 

effective date of 27 

February 2013.

The NWPs 

streamline permit 

requirements by 

providing expedited 

authorization for 

projecs that are 

minimally impacting 

both individually and 

cumulatively.

The effort will reduce burdens 

on permitees by clarifying 

that only one NWP 

verification is needed every 

five years. Also provides 

simplicity and clarity to the 

regulated public.

DoD USAF Personal Interview – 

USAF Health 

Professions 

Applicant 

0701-0078

DoD USAF Personal Interview 

Record, Financial 

Status of Applicant

0701-0079

DoD USAF Request for 

Evaluation & 

Information; Air 

Force Officer 

Training School (OTS) 

Accession Forms

0701-0080

Paperwork Reduction Act – Burden Reduction Initiative

$490,206.00 in 

cost savings to applicants due 

to forms automation and the 

pre-population of 

information. 

73,381 hours burden 

reduction for applicants. 

120,240 individuals benefit

Ongoing 0701-0150 reinstated 

08 July 2014 

incorporated 0701-

0078, 0701-0079, 

0701-0080, & 0701-

0096

0701-0134

Anticipated 

completion:

01 July 2015

Streamlined 

Requirements

The Air Force Education and Training 

Command (AETC) Information Collection 

Report Manager and Air Force Personnel 

Center Forms Manager are working to reduce 

and consolidate accession and recruiting 

forms. AETC's mission begins with the Air 

Force Recruiting Service (AFRS). Recruiters in 

more than 1,000 offices worldwide recruit the 

young men and women needed as both 

enlisted airmen and commissioned officers to 

meet the demands of the U.S. Air Force. 

Current forms will be linked to the Air Force 

Recruiting System and pre-populated from 

information stored within the system. The prepopulation of forms will reduce the burden on 

applicants. Applicants will no longer have to 

 

 

 

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DoD USAF Application for 

Appointment as 

Reserve of the Air 

Force 

Without Component

0701-0096

DoD USAF Request for Approval 

of Foreign 

Government 

Employment 

of Air Force 

Members

0701-0134

DoD DARS DFARS 204, 

Administrative 

Matters and DFARS 

clause 205.204

0704-0225 Deletion of information collection requirement 

resulting in a decrease in public burden of 

2,297 hours. DFARS final rule 2014-D013 

published on December 12, 2014 (79 FR 74492) 

removed duplicative language in DFARS 204.72 

and deleted use of DD Form 2051 and DFARS 

clause 252.204-7001. 

New Completed 

11/14/2014

Streamlined 

requirements

Assessment Reduced 2,297 burden hours 

resulting in cost savings of 

$85,471.

DoD DARS DFARS 225, Foreign 

Acquisition, and 

related clauses

0704-0229 DFARS final rule 2015-D001 published on 

December 11, 2014 (79 FR 73499) eliminated 

the requirement at DFARS 252.225-7006 for 

quarterly reporting of actual contract 

performance outside the United States 

resulting in a reduction in public burden of 225 

hours.

New Completed 

11/24/2014

Streamlined 

requirements

Assessment and 

public comment

Reduced 225 burden hours 

resulting in cost savings of 

$8,550.

DoD DARS DoD Acquisition 

Process (Various 

Miscellaneous 

Requirements)

0704-0187 DFARS 252.235-7003 requires that the 

contractor or subcontractor provide to the 

contracting officer the technical operating 

characteristics for any experimental, 

developmental, or operational equipment for 

which the appropriate frequency allocation has 

not been made. According to the Federal 

Procurement Data System (FPDS) database, 

DoD R&D contracts have decreased by 

approximately 17% over the past 2 years. 

Therefore, DARS is seeking a reduction of 164 

burden hours based on the 17% decrease in 

unique vendors that received new R&D 

contract awards.

New 5/31/2015 Streamlined 

requirements

Assessment and 

public comment

Anticipated reduction in 

public burden of 164 hours, 

resulting in estimated cost 

savings of $6,232.

 

 

 

 

 

provide information on multiple forms but will 

be asked to certify that pre-populated 

information is correct.

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Regulatory Review Comment Summary

Mitigation- Increase clarity, predictability and 

application of the Mitigation Rule which went into 

effect on June 9, 2008. 

The Corps and EPA are undertaking a joint effort to conduct a retrospective review of the 

2008 Mitigation Rule to provide information on implementation of the rule, and will 

include some analysis of pre- and post-rule compensatory mitigation practices. The 

retrospective review will also provide summary data on issued permits and required 

compensatory mitigation to characterize compensatory mitigation requirements and 

practices for Department of the Army permits under the rule. There will also be summary 

statistics and analyses of mitigation banks and in-lieu fee programs that have been 

approved since the rule went into effect. In addition, the retrospective review will provide 

information on various local procedures and tools issued by Corps divisions and districts to 

assist in implementation of the rule. The Corps also continues to provide internal 

workshops and external interagency sessions on various aspects of the mitigation rule – 

e.g., conservation banking course, Interagency Review Team workshops, mitigation rule 

refresher sessions, etc. 

Jurisdiction – Clarify which waters are jurisdictional 

under the Clean Water Act

The Corps and EPA are currently undertaking rulemaking - See TAB entitled "retro" for 

more information.

General Permits – Allow GPs to be valid for longer, 

expand/reduce the types of activities covered

The Nationwide Permits are reissued every five years, most recently in February 2012. The 

2012 Nationwide Permits expire on March 18, 2017. Any changes to the activities covered 

by the Nationwide Permits can be addressed during the reissuance process that will take 

place in 2016, so that the 2017 Nationwide Permits will be reissued before the 2012 

Nationwide Permits expire. In January 2013, the Corps revised its regulations to allow for 

Nationwide Permit verifications to remain valid for the duration the Nationwide Permit is 

valid instead of two years. In 2015, the Corps will begin data analysis to support the 

rulemaking for the 2017 Nationwide Permits.

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Website/Outreach – Improve information sharing 

and increase transparency through expanded use of 

internet technologies.

Although such improvements do not require rulemaking, the Corps continues to invest in a 

variety of measures to increase transparency and information sharing. In 2014, additional 

enhancements were made to the ORM2 geospatial database to further standardize data 

entry, and regulators were provided with updated standard operating procedures and 

guidance on data management, specialized training, and increased interactions with 

district staff to ensure accurate and consistent database entry in their districts. The Corps 

has made ORM2 data available to EPA counterparts and provides nightly updates of key 

permit information. The public interface was expanded in 2014 to include final actions 

reviewed under funding agreements established under Section 214 of the Water 

Development Resources Act of 2000 or Section 6002(j) of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, 

and Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users. Information related to projects 

funded through the Deepwater Horizon oil spill restoration efforts are included and 

provide a list of projects for funding from: tmultiple sources. 

Enhancements to the ORM2 database are under development to facilitate more 

expeditious bulk data upload processes for large linear projects with multiple separate and 

distant crossings of waters of the U.S., thereby reducing the time it currently takes to enter 

pertinent information for the many infrastructure projects the Corps currently reviews. 

Enhancements to the database are under development to better track coordination and 

outcomes with Tribes as part of the Corps’ Tribal Trust Responsibilities and Section 106 of 

the NHPA requirements.

Other improvements include expanded tracking of mitigation bank and in-lieu fee program 

information, including modifications made to banking instruments, additional reporting 

capabilities, and access to more geospatial data layers to support decision making. 

additional documentation and training was also provided to the field to support consistent 

data entry practices. Future enhancements will include a one-stop shop for appeals data 

for declined proffered individual permits, individual permit denials, and approved 

jurisdictional determination requests. the Regulatory program will also continue to work 

on increasing transparency regarding Other data frequently requested by the public 

through the Freedom of information Act process.

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Compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic 

Preservation Act – Better align the Corps’ Appendix C 

with the ACHP’s 36 CFR 800 regulations.

The ASA(CW), Corps, and ACHP are currently discussing potential opportunities to improve 

Regulatory Program approaches for compliance with the National Historic Preservation 

Act. This effort involves potential considerations for developing alternative 

procedures/rules and or revisions to the Corps regulations. No timeline has yet been 

developed. ASA(CW) and the Corps provided the ACHP a draft proposal in November 

2013. 

Funding and Review Timelines Many commenters expressed concern regarding the time it takes to receive a permit 

decision. Some commenters requested that Section 214 of the Water Resources 

Development Act be extended permanently. Section 214 allows the Corps to accept funds 

from non-federal public entities to facilitate project application reviews. The law was set 

to expire in 2016. Others requested that anyone should have the ability to provide USACE 

with funds to facilitate project application reviews. Although only Congress determines 

the circumstances in which the Corps can accept funds, Section 1006 of Water Resources 

Reform and Development Act was passed in June 2014 and eliminated the sunset date 

from the Section 214 authority for non-Federal public entities, and expands the authority 

to "public-utility companies" and "natural gas companies" for a period of 7 years. This 

provision also includes some other new requirements. The Corps is currently drafting 

implementation guidance for the field which is expected to be issued in 2015.

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