[Federal Register: August 16, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 159)]
[Notices]
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Transportation Management
AGENCY: Office of Governmentwide Policy, GSA.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The General Services Administration (GSA) is proposing to
develop several instructional chapters to supplement 41 CFR part 102-
117 and incorporate the information into the U.S. Government Freight
Transportation Handbook. The chapters will be published one at a time.
This publication is not intended to change, or open for comment, 41 CFR
part 102-117 and 41 CFR part 102-118, as previously published. This
chapter will discuss the transportation process without using a
Government Bill of Lading for domestic
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shipments and emphasize the use of electronic commerce. This chapter is
available for review at www.gsa.gov/transportationpolicy. A paper copy
may be obtained by contacting Elizabeth Allison on 202-219-1729 or
elizabeth.allison@gsa.gov.
DATES: Comments should be received by August 30, 2002.
ADDRESSES: Written comments may be addressed to Elizabeth Allison,
Office of Governmentwide Policy (MTL), General Services Administration,
1800 F Street, NW., Room 1221, Washington, DC 20405. Send e-mail
comments to: elizabeth.allison@gsa.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Allison, Program Analyst,
Transportation Management Policy Program, Office of Governmentwide
Policy, General Services Administration, at 202-219-1729 or Internet e-
mail at elizabeth.allison@gsa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The General Services Administration (GSA) published Federal
Management Regulation (FMR) part 102-117 (41 CFR part 102-117),
Transportation Management, at 65 FR 60059, October 6, 2000, and FMR
part 102-118 (41 CFR part 102-118), Transportation Payment and Audit,
at 65 FR 24568, April 26, 2000. The final rules included the retirement
of the Optional Forms 1103 and 1203, the Government Bill of Lading
(GBL) for domestic use and encouraged the use of electronic commerce.
For nearly 100 years, the Government Bill of Lading (GBL) was the
primary document used to acquire transportation or transportation
services in the Government. The mechanics of business transactions
without a GBL must be fully understood to ensure a smooth transition to
standard business practices; to move toward electronic commerce; to
ensure transportation bills are auditable in the future and continue to
protect the Government interest.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide information, promote
industry understanding and heighten the knowledge base of the
Government transportation manager. The chapter will assist the managers
in fulfilling their roles and responsibilities related to the
transportation management program and provide instructive information
to complement the Federal Management Regulation (FMR) parts 102-117 and
102-118 (41 CFR parts 102-117 and 102-118). This chapter does not
include directives or procedures that are specific to the mission of an
agency.
A. Request for Comments
The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking comments on
this handbook chapter that covers the process of acquiring
transportation. Comments will not be accepted on the underlying
regulations. Transportation service providers and other interested
parties are urged to participate by returning comments. Federal
agencies are asked to help solidify the roles and responsibilities of
the transportation manager and the transportation service provider
moving Government freight and household goods.
Dated: August 12, 2002.
Ted J. Bembenek, Jr.,
Director, Transportation Management Policy Division (MTL).
[FR Doc. 02-20788 Filed 8-15-02; 8:45 am]
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