[December 11, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 237)] [Unified Agenda] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [frwais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID: f:ua061044.wais] [Page 74114-74124] DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/ NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Part XLIV Department of Defense General Services Administration National Aeronautics and Space Administration ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Federal Acquisition Regulation; Semiannual Regulatory Agenda [[Page 74114]] _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION 48 CFR Ch. 1 Semiannual Regulatory Agenda AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda. _______________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY: This agenda provides summary descriptions of regulations being developed by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council in compliance with Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review.'' This agenda is being published to allow interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rulemaking process. The Regulatory and Federal Assistance Publication Division has attempted to list all regulations pending at the time of publication, except for minor and routine or repetitive actions; however, unanticipated requirements may result in the issuance of regulations that are not included in this agenda. There is no legal significance to the omission of an item from this listing. Also, the dates shown for the steps of each action are estimated and are not commitments to act on or by the dates shown. Published proposed rules may be reviewed in their entirety at the Government's rulemaking website at http://www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Laurieann Duarte, Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division, Room 4035, GS Building, Washington, DC 20405, (202) 501-4755. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DoD, GSA, and NASA, under their several statutory authorities, jointly issue and maintain the FAR through periodic issuance of changes published in the Federal Register and produced electronically as Federal Acquisition Circulars (FACs). The electronic version of the FAR, including changes, can be accessed on the FAR website at http://www.acquisition.gov/far. Dated: August 25, 2006. Ralph DeStefano, Director, Contract Policy Division. DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3684 FAR Case 2005-041, Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6)................................. 9000-AK57 3685 FAR Case 2006-004, FAR Part 30--CAS Administration.................................... 9000-AK58 3686 FAR Case 2005-027, FAR Part 30-CAS Administration..................................... 9000-AK60 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3687 FAR Case 2005-038, Emergency Acquisitions............................................. 9000-AK50 3688 FAR Case 2005-034, Reporting of Purchases From Sources Outside the United States...... 9000-AK52 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3689 FAR Case 2000-305, Commercially Available Off-the-Shelf Items......................... 9000-AJ55 3690 FAR Case 1999-402, FAR Part 27 Rewrite in Plain Language.............................. 9000-AJ64 3691 FAR Case 2003-027, Additional Commercial Contract Types............................... 9000-AK07 3692 FAR Case 2004-017, Small Business Credit for Alaskan Native Corporations and Indian 9000-AK18 Tribes................................................................................ 3693 FAR Case 2004-025, Government Property................................................ 9000-AK30 3694 FAR Case 2005-012, Combatting Trafficking in Persons.................................. 9000-AK31 3695 FAR Case 2004-015, Payment Under Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour Contracts.......... 9000-AK32 3696 FAR Case 2005-015, Common Identification Standard for Contractors..................... 9000-AK35 3697 FAR Case 2005-011, Contractor Personnel in a Theater of Operations or at a Diplomatic 9000-AK42 or Consular Mission................................................................... 3698 FAR Case 2005-045, Removal of Sanctions Against Certain European Union Member States.. 9000-AK43 3699 FAR Case 2006-001, Free Trade Agreements--Morocco..................................... 9000-AK45 3700 FAR Case 2005-029, Termination or Cancellation of Purchase Orders..................... 9000-AK46 [[Page 74115]] 3701 FAR Case 2005-033, Implementation of Wage Determination OnLine (WDOL)................. 9000-AK47 3702 FAR Case 2006-006,Trade Agreements--El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua.............. 9000-AK49 3703 FAR Case 2006-012, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statue or 9000-AK51 Executive Orders--Commercial Items.................................................... 3704 FAR Case 2005-017, Requirement To Purchase Approved Authentication Products and 9000-AK53 Services.............................................................................. 3705 FAR Case 2006-014, Local Community Recovery Act of 2006............................... 9000-AK54 3706 FAR Case 2005-037, Implement OMB Policy on the Use of Brand Name Specifications....... 9000-AK55 3707 FAR Case 2005-025, Online Representations and Certification Application (ORCA) 9000-AK56 Archiving Capability.................................................................. 3708 FAR Case 2005-035, Changes to Lobbying Restrictions................................... 9000-AK62 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3709 FAR Case 1998-020, Hazardous Material Safety Data..................................... 9000-AJ21 3710 FAR Case 2004-007, Federal Technical Data Solution.................................... 9000-AK08 3711 FAR Case 2004-019, Earned Value Management System (EVMS).............................. 9000-AK16 3712 FAR Case 2004-035, Submission of Cost or Pricing Data on Noncommercial Modifications 9000-AK17 of Commercial Items................................................................... 3713 FAR Case 2004-014, Buy-Back of Assets................................................. 9000-AK19 3714 FAR Case 2004-012, Past Performance Evaluation of Orders.............................. 9000-AK20 3715 FAR Case 2004-030, Definition of Information Technology............................... 9000-AK21 3716 FAR Case 2005-009, Confirmation of HUBZone Certification.............................. 9000-AK22 3717 FAR Case 2004-031, Fast Payment Procedures............................................ 9000-AK24 3718 FAR Case 2004-021, OMB Circular A-76.................................................. 9000-AK25 3719 FAR Case 2004-033, Inflation Adjustment of Acquisition-Related Thresholds............. 9000-AK26 3720 FAR Case 2005-002, Expiration of the Price Evaluation Adjustment...................... 9000-AK28 3721 FAR Case 2004-018, Information Technology Security.................................... 9000-AK29 3722 FAR Case 2005-007, Central Contractor Registration--Taxpayer Identification Number 9000-AK33 (TIN) Validation...................................................................... 3723 FAR Case 2005-022, Exemption From Buy American Act for Commercial Information 9000-AK34 Technology............................................................................ 3724 FAR Case 2005-030, Trade Agreements--Thresholds....................................... 9000-AK40 3725 FAR Case 2006-003, Procedures Related to Procurement Center Representatives........... 9000-AK48 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/ NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR) Proposed Rule Stage _______________________________________________________________________ 3684. [bull] FAR CASE 2005-041, INTERNET PROTOCOL VERSION 6 (IPV6) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 7; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 39 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to require Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) capable products be included in information technology procurements to the maximum extent practicable. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK57 _______________________________________________________________________ 3685. [bull] FAR CASE 2006-004, FAR PART 30--CAS ADMINISTRATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 30; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None [[Page 74116]] Abstract: This rule proposes to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement recommendations to change the regulations at FAR part 30 related to the administration of the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/03/06 71 FR 58338 NPRM Comment Period End 12/04/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK58 _______________________________________________________________________ 3686. [bull] FAR CASE 2005-027, FAR PART 30-CAS ADMINISTRATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 30 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement recommendations to change the regulations related to the administration of the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/03/06 71 FR 58336 NPRM Comment Period End 12/04/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK60 _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/ NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR) Final Rule Stage _______________________________________________________________________ 3687. [bull] FAR CASE 2005-038, EMERGENCY ACQUISITIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473 (c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 18 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to provide a single reference to acquisition flexibilities that may be used to facilitate and expedite acquisitions of supplies and services during emergency situations. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 07/05/06 71 FR 38247 Interim Final Rule Effective 07/05/06 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 09/05/06 Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK50 _______________________________________________________________________ 3688. [bull] FAR CASE 2005-034, REPORTING OF PURCHASES FROM SOURCES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 837 of Division AS of the Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriation Act, 2006 (Pub. L. 109-115) and similar sections in subsequent appropriations actions. Section 837 requires the head of each Federal agency to submit a report to Congress relating to acquisitions of articles, materials, or supplies that are manufactured outside the United States. This rule amends the FAR to request from offerors necessary data regarding place of manufacture. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866 , dated September 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK52 [[Page 74117]] _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/ NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR) Long-Term Actions _______________________________________________________________________ 3689. FAR CASE 2000-305, COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE OFF-THE-SHELF ITEMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 3; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 23; 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 27; 48 CFR 44; 48 CFR 47; 48 CFR 52; . . . Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 4203 of the Federal Acquisition Reform Act (Pub. L. 104-106) (the Act) with respect to Commercially Available Off-the-Shelf Item Acquisitions. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 01/30/03 68 FR 4874 ANPRM Comment Period End 03/31/03 NPRM 01/15/04 69 FR 2448 NPRM Comment Period End 03/15/04 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AJ55 _______________________________________________________________________ 3690. FAR CASE 1999-402, FAR PART 27 REWRITE IN PLAIN LANGUAGE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 27; 48 CFR 52; . . . Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to clarify, streamline, and update guidance and clauses on patents, data, and copyrights to provide a more logical presentation of this complex material. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/28/03 68 FR 31790 NPRM Comment Period End 07/28/03 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AJ64 _______________________________________________________________________ 3691. FAR CASE 2003-027, ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL CONTRACT TYPES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137 ; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 10; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 16; 48 CFR 52; . . . Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 1432 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 09/20/04 69 FR 56316 ANPRM Comment Period End 11/19/04 NPRM 09/26/05 70 FR 56318 NPRM Comment Period End 11/25/05 NPRM 11/29/05 70 FR 71448 NPRM Comment Period End 12/09/05 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.regulations.gov URL For Public Comments: www.acqnet.gov/far/proposedrules/proposed.htm Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK07 _______________________________________________________________________ 3692. FAR CASE 2004-017, SMALL BUSINESS CREDIT FOR ALASKAN NATIVE CORPORATIONS AND INDIAN TRIBES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 52; 48 CFR 53 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 702 of Public Law 107-117, as amended by section 3003 of Public Law 107-206 (43 U.S.C. 1626). The law permits subcontracts awarded to certain Alaskan Native Corporations (ANCs) to be counted towards a contractor's goals for subcontracting with small business (SB) and small disadvantaged business (SDB) concerns. The law also permits Indian tribes to be counted towards a contractor's goal for subcontracting with SB. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/03/05 70 FR 32553 [[Page 74118]] NPRM Comment Period End 08/02/05 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK18 _______________________________________________________________________ 3693. FAR CASE 2004-025, GOVERNMENT PROPERTY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1 ; 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 17 ; 48 CFR 31 ; 48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 35; 48 CFR 42; 48 CFR 45; 48 CFR 49 ; 48 CFR 51 ; 48 CFR 52 ; 48 CFR 53 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to simplify procedures, clarify language, and eliminate obsolete requirements related to the management and disposition of Government property in the possession of contractors. Various FAR parts are amended to implement a policy that fosters efficiency, flexibility, innovation, and creativity, while continuing to protect the Government's interest in the public's property. The proposed rule specifically impacts contracting officers, property administrators, and contractors responsible for the management of Government property. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866. This is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/19/05 70 FR 54878 NPRM Comment Period End 11/18/05 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK30 _______________________________________________________________________ 3694. FAR CASE 2005-012, COMBATTING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 3(b) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2003. This regulatory action was subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 04/19/06 71 FR 20301 Interim Final Rule Effective 04/19/06 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 06/19/06 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK31 _______________________________________________________________________ 3695. FAR CASE 2004-015, PAYMENT UNDER TIME-AND-MATERIALS AND LABOR-HOUR CONTRACTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 16; 48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 16.307, 16.601, 32.111, and 52.232-7 regarding payments under Time-and- Materials (T&M) and Labor-Hour (LH) Contracts. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management review under Executive Order 12866 dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/26/05 70 FR 56314 NPRM Comment Period End 11/25/05 NPRM 11/29/05 70 FR 71448 NPRM Comment Period End 12/09/05 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.regulations.gov URL For Public Comments: www.acqnet.gov/far/proposedrules/proposed.htm Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK32 _______________________________________________________________________ 3696. FAR CASE 2005-015, COMMON IDENTIFICATION STANDARD FOR CONTRACTORS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 4; 48 CFR 7; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to address the contractor personal identification requirements in Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12 ``Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors'' and Federal Information Processing [[Page 74119]] Standards (FIPS) Number 201 ``Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors.'' Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 01/03/06 71 FR 208 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 03/06/06 Interim Final Rule Effective 01/03/06 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK35 _______________________________________________________________________ 3697. FAR CASE 2005-011, CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL IN A THEATER OF OPERATIONS OR AT A DIPLOMATIC OR CONSULAR MISSION Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 7; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to address the issues of contractor personnel that are providing support to the mission of the United States Government in the theater of operations or at a diplomatic or consular mission outside the United States, but are not covered by the DoD clause for contractor personnel authorized to accompany the U.S. Armed Forces. This regulatory action was subject to review under section 6(b) of Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/18/06 71 FR 40681 NPRM Comment Period End 09/18/06 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK42 _______________________________________________________________________ 3698. FAR CASE 2005-045, REMOVAL OF SANCTIONS AGAINST CERTAIN EUROPEAN UNION MEMBER STATES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to remove the sanctions against certain European Union (EU) countries. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 04/19/06 Interim Final Rule Effective 04/19/06 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 06/19/06 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For Public Comments: www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK43 _______________________________________________________________________ 3699. FAR CASE 2006-001, FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS--MOROCCO Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 25 ; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the new Free Trade Agreement with Morocco as approved by Congress (Pub. L. 108-302). This Free Trade Agreement went into effect January 1, 2006. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 04/19/06 71 FR 20306 Interim Final Rule Effective 04/19/06 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 06/19/06 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For Public Comments: www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK45 _______________________________________________________________________ 3700. FAR CASE 2005-029, TERMINATION OR CANCELLATION OF PURCHASE ORDERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC 137; 42 USC 2473 (c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 13 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to correct the inadvertent omission of appropriate references in the FAR pertaining to termination for cause of those purchase orders that have been accepted in writing. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993, and is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/22/06 71 FR 14445 [[Page 74120]] NPRM Comment Period End 05/22/06 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK46 _______________________________________________________________________ 3701. [bull] FAR CASE 2005-033, IMPLEMENTATION OF WAGE DETERMINATION ONLINE (WDOL) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 47 ; 48 CFR 52; 48 CFR 53; 48 CFR 4 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the Wage Determinations OnLine (WDOL) Internet website as the source for Federal contracting agencies to obtain wage determinations issued by the Department of Labor (DOL) for service contracts subject to the McNamara-O'Hare Service Contract Act (SCA) and for construction contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA). This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 06/28/06 71 FR 36930 Interim Final Rule Effective 06/28/06 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 08/28/06 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK47 _______________________________________________________________________ 3702. [bull] FAR CASE 2006-006,TRADE AGREEMENTS--EL SALVADOR, HONDURAS, AND NICARAGUA Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This interim rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement with respect to El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 06/28/06 71 FR 36935 Interim Final Rule Effective 06/28/06 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 08/28/06 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK49 _______________________________________________________________________ 3703. [bull] FAR CASE 2006-012, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUE OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to update the required contract clauses that implement provisions of law or Executive orders for acquisitions of commercial items. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK51 _______________________________________________________________________ 3704. [bull] FAR CASE 2005-017, REQUIREMENT TO PURCHASE APPROVED AUTHENTICATION PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 4 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to address the acquisition of products and services for personal identity verification that comply with requirements in Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12 ``Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors'' and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) 201 ``Personal Identity Verification of Federal Employees and Contractors.'' This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866. This rule is not as major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes [[Page 74121]] Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK53 _______________________________________________________________________ 3705. [bull] FAR CASE 2006-014, LOCAL COMMUNITY RECOVERY ACT OF 2006 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 6; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 26; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the Local Community Recovery Act of 2006. The Local Community Recovery Act of 2006 amended the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize set-asides for major disaster or emergency assistance acquisitions to businesses that reside or primarily do business in the geographic area affected by the disaster or emergency. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 08/04/06 71 FR 44546 Interim Final Rule Effective 08/04/06 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 10/03/06 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK54 _______________________________________________________________________ 3706. [bull] FAR CASE 2005-037, IMPLEMENT OMB POLICY ON THE USE OF BRAND NAME SPECIFICATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 6; 48 CFR 8; 48 CFR 11; 48 CFR 13 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to require agencies to publish on the Governmentwide point of entry (GPE) or e-Buy the documentation required by the FAR to support the use of brand name specifications. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 09/28/06 71 FR 57358 Interim Final Rule Effective 09/28/06 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 11/27/06 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK55 _______________________________________________________________________ 3707. [bull] FAR CASE 2005-025, ONLINE REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATION APPLICATION (ORCA) ARCHIVING CAPABILITY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 4; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 14; 48 CFR 15 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to address the record retention policy where the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) is used to submit an offeror's representations and certification. This rule was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 09/28/06 71 FR 57362 Interim Final Rule Effective 09/28/06 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 11/27/06 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK56 _______________________________________________________________________ 3708. [bull] FAR CASE 2005-035, CHANGES TO LOBBYING RESTRICTIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 3; 48 CFR 12; 48 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to be consistent with the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 and the OMB Interim Final Guidance, and to improve clarity of the regulation through improved use of plain language and compliance with FAR drafting conventions. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/14/06 71 FR 54255 NPRM Comment Period End 11/13/06 Next Action Undetermined [[Page 74122]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK62 _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/ NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR) Completed Actions _______________________________________________________________________ 3709. FAR CASE 1998-020, HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 23; 48 CFR 52 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 05/11/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov Related RIN: Previously reported as 9000-AI87 RIN: 9000-AJ21 _______________________________________________________________________ 3710. FAR CASE 2004-007, FEDERAL TECHNICAL DATA SOLUTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 7 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 04/19/06 71 FR 20295 Final Action Effective 05/19/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK08 _______________________________________________________________________ 3711. FAR CASE 2004-019, EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EVMS) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 7; 48 CFR 34; 48 CFR 42; 48 CFR 52; . . . Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 07/05/06 71 FR 38238 Final Action Effective 07/05/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK16 _______________________________________________________________________ 3712. FAR CASE 2004-035, SUBMISSION OF COST OR PRICING DATA ON NONCOMMERCIAL MODIFICATIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 15 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 06/28/06 71 FR 36927 Final Action Effective 07/28/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK17 _______________________________________________________________________ 3713. FAR CASE 2004-014, BUY-BACK OF ASSETS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 31 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 06/28/06 71 FR 36939 Final Action Effective 07/28/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK19 _______________________________________________________________________ 3714. FAR CASE 2004-012, PAST PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF ORDERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 42 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 05/23/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK20 _______________________________________________________________________ 3715. FAR CASE 2004-030, DEFINITION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 04/19/06 71 FR 20298 Final Action Effective 04/19/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No [[Page 74123]] Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK21 _______________________________________________________________________ 3716. FAR CASE 2005-009, CONFIRMATION OF HUBZONE CERTIFICATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 52 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 04/19/06 71 FR 20303 Final Action Effective 04/19/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK22 _______________________________________________________________________ 3717. FAR CASE 2004-031, FAST PAYMENT PROCEDURES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 52 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 04/19/06 71 FR 20308 Correction 05/01/06 71 FR 25507 Final Action Effective 05/19/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK24 _______________________________________________________________________ 3718. FAR CASE 2004-021, OMB CIRCULAR A-76 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 5; 48 CFR 7; 48 CFR 14; 48 CFR 37; 48 CFR 52 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 04/19/06 71 FR 20299 Final Action Effective 05/19/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK25 _______________________________________________________________________ 3719. FAR CASE 2004-033, INFLATION ADJUSTMENT OF ACQUISITION-RELATED THRESHOLDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1 to 2; 48 CFR 4 to 9; 48 CFR 12 to 13; 48 CFR 15 to 17; 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 28; 48 CFR 30; 48 CFR 32; 48 CFR 36; 48 CFR 42; 48 CFR 48; 48 CFR 49 to 50; 48 CFR 52 to 53 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 09/28/06 71 FR 57363 Final Action Effective 09/28/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK26 _______________________________________________________________________ 3720. FAR CASE 2005-002, EXPIRATION OF THE PRICE EVALUATION ADJUSTMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 19; 48 CFR 52 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 04/19/06 71 FR 20304 Final Action Effective 04/19/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK28 _______________________________________________________________________ 3721. FAR CASE 2004-018, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1; 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 7 ; 48 CFR 11; 48 CFR 39; . . . Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 09/28/06 71 FR 57360 Interim Final Rule Effective 09/28/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK29 _______________________________________________________________________ 3722. FAR CASE 2005-007, CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION--TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (TIN) VALIDATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2; 48 CFR 4; 48 CFR 52 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 06/28/06 71 FR 36923 Final Action Effective 07/28/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK33 _______________________________________________________________________ 3723. FAR CASE 2005-022, EXEMPTION FROM BUY AMERICAN ACT FOR COMMERCIAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 25 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 09/28/06 71 FR 57378 Final Action Effective 09/28/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses [[Page 74124]] Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK34 _______________________________________________________________________ 3724. FAR CASE 2005-030, TRADE AGREEMENTS--THRESHOLDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 22; 48 CFR 25; 48 CFR 52 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 09/28/06 71 FR 57375 Interim Final Rule Effective 09/28/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK40 _______________________________________________________________________ 3725. [bull] FAR CASE 2006-003, PROCEDURES RELATED TO PROCUREMENT CENTER REPRESENTATIVES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 10 USC ch 137; 42 USC 2473(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 10; 48 CFR 19 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to provide internal procedures to cover situations when the FAR requires interaction with a procurement center representative and one has not been assigned to the procuring activity or contract administration office. This regulatory action was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 06/28/06 71 FR 36925 Final Action Effective 07/28/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Acting Director, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Phone: 202 501-4225 Email: laurieann.duarte@gsa.gov RIN: 9000-AK48 [FR Doc. 06-7553 Filed 12-08-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820-EP-S