[December 9, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 236)]
[Unified Agenda]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [frwais.access.gpo.gov]
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (OPM)
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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
5 CFR Ch. I
Regulatory Agenda
AGENCY: Office of Personnel Management.
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
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SUMMARY: The following Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulations
are scheduled for development or review from October 1, 2002 through
September 30, 2003. This agenda carries out OPM's responsibilities to
publish a semiannual agenda under Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory
Planning and Review'' and the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C.
chapter 6). This publication in the Federal Register does not impose a
binding obligation on the Office of Personnel Management with regard to
any specific item on the agenda. Regulatory action in addition to the
items listed is not precluded.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jacquline D. Carter, (202) 606-1973.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For this edition of OPM's regulatory agenda,
the Statement of Regulatory Priorities appears in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
OPM has begun a comprehensive, systematic review of its
Governmentwide personnel regulations. OPM has undertaken this
initiative to make the regulations more readable wherever possible,
to eliminate duplication, and to weed out obsolete references. OPM
will incorporate any necessary substantive changes as part of this
project. OPM intends to publish the revised regulations as proposed
regulations during the coming year.
U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
Kay Coles James,
Director.
Office of Personnel Management--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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3670 Employment in the Excepted Service.................................................. 3206-AH83
3671 Probation on Initial Appointment to a Competitive Position.......................... 3206-AI47
3672 Reemployment Priority List.......................................................... 3206-AI34
3673 Amendment to Selective Service Registration Requirements............................ 3206-AI52
3674 Merit Promotion and Internal Placement.............................................. 3206-AI20
3675 Other Than Full-Time Employment (Part-Time, Seasonal, Intermittent)................. 3206-AI22
3676 Order of Release from Competitive Level............................................. 3206-AI96
3677 Re-Employment Rights................................................................ 3206-AI19
3678 Training............................................................................ 3206-AJ19
3679 Personnel Management Research Programs and Demonstration Projects................... 3206-AJ67
3680 Coverage of the General Schedule, Position Classification Appeals, Definitions, and 3206-AH38
Effective Dates.....................................................................
3681 Superior Qualifications Appointments................................................ 3206-AI00
3682 Job Grading Reviews and Appeals of Federal Wage System Employees.................... 3206-AI14
3683 Miscellaneous Changes in Pay and Leave Regulations.................................. 3206-AJ59
3684 Reemployment of Military and Civilian Retirees To Meet Exceptional Employment Needs. 3206-AI32
3685 Retirement; Credit for Military Service............................................. 3206-AG58
3686 Retirement; State Income Tax Withholding Instrumentalities.......................... 3206-AH62
3687 Retirement; Debt Collection......................................................... 3206-AE72
3688 Retirement; Court Orders Awarding Survivor Annuities; Correcting or Supplementing 3206-AG28
the First Order Dividing Marital Property...........................................
3689 Retirement; FERS Elections of Coverage.............................................. 3206-AG96
3690 Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program: Miscellaneous Changes and 3206-AG63
Clarifications......................................................................
3691 Federal Employees' Health Benefits Program: Continuing FEHB Coverage Into Retirement 3206-AI62
3692 Implementation of the Administrative Simplification Provisions of the Health 3206-AJ45
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 for the Federal Employees'
Health Benefits Program.............................................................
3693 Financial Sanctions of Health Care Providers in the Federal Employees' Health 3206-AJ42
Benefits Program....................................................................
3694 Federal Employees' Health Benefits Acquisition Regulation: Large Provider 3206-AJ20
Agreements, Subcontracts, and Miscellaneous Changes.................................
3695 Implementation of Additional Cost Principles in the Federal Employees' Health 3206-AJ10
Benefits Program....................................................................
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Office of Personnel Management--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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3696 Excepted Service--Career and Career-Conditional Employment.......................... 3206-AJ28
3697 Excepted Service--Schedule A Authority for Chinese, Japanese, and Hindi Interpreters 3206-AJ43
3698 Time-In-Grade Restrictions.......................................................... 3206-AG06
3699 Reasonable Accommodation Language for Vacancy Announcements......................... 3206-AJ11
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3700 Recruitment and Selection Through Competitive Examination........................... 3206-AJ52
3701 Promotion and Internal Placement; Accelerated Qualifications........................ 3206-AG19
3702 Awards.............................................................................. 3206-AJ65
3703 Official Duty Station Determinations for Pay Purposes............................... 3206-AH84
3704 Pay Under the General Schedule; Subpart F--Locality-Based Comparability Payments.... 3206-AJ62
3705 Prevailing Rate Systems; Definition of Santa Clara, California, Nonappropriated Fund 3206-AJ61
Wage Area...........................................................................
3706 Prevailing Rate Systems; Change in Federal Wage System Survey Job................... 3206-AJ63
3707 Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre, PA, Appropriated 3206-AJ64
Fund Wage Area......................................................................
3708 Basic Pay for Employees of Temporary Organizations.................................. 3206-AJ47
3709 Grade and Pay Retention............................................................. 3206-AI88
3710 Pay Administration; Availability Pay for Criminal Investigators..................... 3206-AJ49
3711 Premium Pay Limitations............................................................. 3206-AJ56
3712 Administratively Uncontrollable Overtime Pay........................................ 3206-AJ57
3713 Retention Allowances................................................................ 3206-AJ48
3714 Voluntary Separation Incentive Repayment Waivers.................................... 3206-AG20
3715 Retirement; Coverage--Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities........................ 3206-AH57
3716 Coverage for Certain Employees of the District of Columbia.......................... 3206-AI02
3717 Retirement, Health, and Life Insurance Coverage for Certain Employees of the 3206-AI55
District of Columbia Under the District of Columbia Courts and Justice Technical
Corrections Act of 1998.............................................................
3718 Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Retirement.................................. 3206-AJ39
3719 Continuation of Eligibility for Certain Civil Service Benefits for Former Federal 3206-AJ55
Employees of the Civilian Marksmanship Program......................................
3720 Correction of Retirement Coverage Errors Under the Federal Erroneous Retirement 3206-AJ38
Coverage Correction Act.............................................................
3721 Retirement; General Administration.................................................. 3206-AI83
3722 Retirement; FERS Basic Annuity...................................................... 3206-AE73
3723 Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance: Removal of Premiums and Age Bands from 3206-AJ46
Regulations.........................................................................
3724 Federal Employees' Health Benefits Program: Payment of Premiums for Periods of Leave 3206-AG66
Without Pay or Insufficient Pay.....................................................
3725 Federal Employees' Health Benefits Program: Effective Dates......................... 3206-AI37
3726 Implementation of Premium Conversion for Executive Branch Federal Employees 3206-AJ17
Participating in the Federal Employees' Health Benefits (FEHB) Program..............
3727 Federal Employees' Health Benefits Children's Equity................................ 3206-AJ34
3728 Debarments and Suspensions of Health Care Providers From the Federal Employees' 3206-AD76
Health Benefits Program.............................................................
3729 Implementation of Flexible Spending Accounts for Executive Branch Federal Employees 3206-AJ66
Participating in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program......................
3730 Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Federal Acquisition Regulation.............. 3206-AI65
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Office of Personnel Management--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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3731 Personnel Security and Related Programs............................................. 3206-AC21
3732 Investigations...................................................................... 3206-AB92
3733 Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement)............................ 3206-AJ31
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Office of Personnel Management--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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3734 Excepted Service--Schedule A Authority for Nontemporary Part-Time or Intermittent 3206-AJ06
Positions...........................................................................
3735 Prevailing Rate Systems; Definition of San Joaquin County, California, to a 3206-AJ35
Nonappropriated Fund Wage Area......................................................
3736 Prevailing Rate Systems; Change in the Survey Cycle for the Portland, Oregon, Wage 3206-AJ60
Area................................................................................
3737 Pay for Administrative Appeals Judge Positions...................................... 3206-AJ44
3738 Repeal of Dual Compensation Reduction for Military Retirees......................... 3206-AI92
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3739 Cost-of-Living Allowances (Nonforeign Areas); Commissary/Exchange Rates; Survey 3206-AJ40
Frequency; Gradual Reductions.......................................................
3740 Cost-of-Living Allowances (Nonforeign Areas); Methodology Changes................... 3206-AJ41
3741 Suspension of Enrollment in the Federal Employees' Health Benefits Program To Enroll 3206-AJ36
in the CHAMPVA or TRICARE Programs..................................................
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Office of Personnel Management--Discontinued Entries
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Regulation
Identification Title Date Comments
Number
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3206-AH86 Holidays and Premium Pay 08/30/2002 Withdrawn
3206-AI44 Miscellaneous Leave Regulations 08/30/2002 Withdrawn
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Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Proposed Rule Stage
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3670. EMPLOYMENT IN THE EXCEPTED SERVICE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 8151; EO
10577
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 302
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The revised regulations will make it easier for agencies to
understand how to run the excepted service employment system, so they
can create better and more efficient employment procedures.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 04/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tina Vay, Employment Service, Staffing and
Restructuring Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
RIN: 3206-AH83
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3671. PROBATION ON INITIAL APPOINTMENT TO A COMPETITIVE POSITION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 3321
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 315, subpart H
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulation will permit agencies to use a competitive
service probationary period of up to three years, when the work of the
position cannot be properly evaluated in only one year. It will also
establish one year as the minimum probationary period.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Linda Watson, Employment Service, Examining and
Qualification Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0023
Email: lmwatson@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AI47
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3672. REEMPLOYMENT PRIORITY LIST
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 1315; 5 USC 8151
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 330, subpart B
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is proposing regulations
covering the operation and administration of the Reemployment Priority
List (RPL). The RPL provides competitive service employees, separated
by reduction in force, with the first opportunity for reemployment in
their former agency over candidates who do not work for the agency. The
RPL also provides the same priority to former employees who were
separated or downgraded because of a compensable injury or disability
and have fully recovered more than one year after compensation began.
These proposed regulations would update RPL procedures in order to
assist agencies in providing displaced employees with maximum
reemployment opportunities.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
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Agency Contact: Jacqueline Yeatman, Employment Service, Staffing and
Restructuring Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329
RIN: 3206-AI34
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3673. AMENDMENT TO SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 3328
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 300
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Delegates to agencies' determination whether a Federal job
applicant's failure to register with the Selective Service was knowing
and willful. This change is authorized by an amendment to 5 U.S.C.
3328.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 03/29/99 64 FR 14842
NPRM Comment Period End 04/28/99
NPRM 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Larry Lorenz, Employment Service, Staffing and
Restructuring Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
RIN: 3206-AI52
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3674. MERIT PROMOTION AND INTERNAL PLACEMENT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 316; 5 CFR 335
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In an effort to streamline selection procedures and provide
agencies with greater flexibility, the Office of Personnel Management
(OPM) is proposing to revise the regulations covering merit promotion
and internal placement. These regulations will provide a framework
within which agencies may develop merit-based programs for internal
selections.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Karen Jacobs, Employment Service, Staffing and
Restructuring Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0023
RIN: 3206-AI20
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3675. OTHER THAN FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT (PART-TIME, SEASONAL,
INTERMITTENT)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 340; 5 CFR 110
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Grants agencies and employees more flexibility by clarifying
agency authority to schedule part-time employees on a pay period,
rather than weekly, basis; defines job sharing; modifies seasonal
employment.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diane Tyrrell, Employment Service, Staffing and
Restructuring Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 9th
Floor, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329
RIN: 3206-AI22
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3676. ORDER OF RELEASE FROM COMPETITIVE LEVEL
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3502; 5 USC 3503
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 351
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is proposing retention
regulations covering the order in which agencies release competing
employees from their competitive levels in a reduction in force.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Thomas A. Glennon, Employment Service, Staffing and
Restructuring Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329
RIN: 3206-AI96
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3677. RE-EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 3582; 5 USC 3301; PL 103-296
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 352
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Updates provisions to conform to law allowing employees
assigned to international organizations under certain conditions to
maintain FERS and FICA retirement coverage; current regulations only
mention CSRS retirement.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 03/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Mike Mahoney, Employment Service, Staffing and
Restructuring Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0023
RIN: 3206-AI19
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3678. TRAINING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 4118
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 410
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 410.309 of title 5, CFR (continued service
agreements)
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and 5 CFR 410.404 (expenses of training and meetings) need
clarification. 5 CFR 410.309, as written, omits allowance for agency
heads to delegate authority to define requirements for continued
service. It also omits circumstances when the requirement for continued
service can be waived, which has caused confusion for agencies in
developing their continued service agreements. Amending 5 CFR 410.309
returns to the regulation language removed in 1996. The deletion had
the unintended effect of limiting agency head authority in the area of
continued service agreements for training. With increasing interest in
academic education and service agreements, agencies have expressed
concern about their legal authority with regard to these agreements.
As written, 5 CFR 410.404 does not sufficiently clarify distinctions
between training and meetings. 5 U.S.C. 4109 provides agencies
authority to pay the expenses of training. 5 U.S.C. 4110 provides them
authority to pay the expenses of meetings. However, 5 CFR 410.404 blurs
the distinctions between these two; amending it would make clear the
distinctions and clarify conditions under which a meeting may be
considered training.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: LaVeen Ponds, Office of Workforce Relations, Office of
Personnel Management, Office of Human Resource Development, 1900 E
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1394
Email: lmponds@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AJ19
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3679. [bull] PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT RESEARCH PROGRAMS AND DEMONSTRATION
PROJECTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 4703
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 470
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Personnel Management Research Programs and Demonstration
Projects regulations require revision to increase understanding,
clarify interpretation, and ease implementation. Such revisions will
enhance the freedom to manage within the Federal Government by
providing clarity and eliminating ambiguities in the language of the
regulations and making clear the intent and requirements of the law.
The revisions will also serve to streamline the current provisions for
research programs and demonstration projects and provide more
flexibility to agencies for testing and establishing alternatives to
recruit, retain, and manage a high quality workforce.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/02
Final Action 03/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Paul R. Thompson, Office of Merit Systems Oversight and
Effectiveness, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2820
Fax: 202 606-3577
Email: hrinnovation@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AJ67
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3680. COVERAGE OF THE GENERAL SCHEDULE, POSITION CLASSIFICATION APPEALS,
DEFINITIONS, AND EFFECTIVE DATES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5112
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 511, subpart A; 5 CFR 511, subpart F; 5 CFR 511,
subpart G
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The position classification appeals regulations require
updating to reflect current organizational nomenclature following a
reorganization within OPM.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End 01/00/03
Final Action 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Melissa Drummond, Office of Merit Systems Oversight and
Effectiveness, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2530
Fax: 202 606-2663
Email: fedclass-appeals@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AH38
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3681. SUPERIOR QUALIFICATIONS APPOINTMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5333
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 531
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Revises regulations concerning the appointment of superior
candidates above the minimum rate of pay for General Schedule
positions. Clarifies and modifies what agencies should consider when
making these superior qualifications appointments.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jeanne D. Jacobson, Workforce Compensation and
Performance Service, Office of Personnel Management, Room 7H31, Office
of Compensation Administration, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: payleave@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AI00
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3682. JOB GRADING REVIEWS AND APPEALS OF FEDERAL WAGE SYSTEM EMPLOYEES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5346
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 532, subpart G
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The job grading reviews and appeals regulations require
updating to reflect current organizational nomenclature following a
reorganization within OPM.
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Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End 01/00/03
Final Action 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Melissa Drummond, Office of Merit Systems Oversight and
Effectiveness, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2530
Fax: 202 606-2663
Email: fedclass-appeals@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AI14
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3683. MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES IN PAY AND LEAVE REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5307; 5 USC 5514; 5 USC 5527; 5 USC 5334; 5 USC
5338; 5 USC 5542(c); 5 USC 5548; 5 USC 6311; 5 USC 4301 et seq; Fair
Labor Standards Act of 1939, as amended, sec 4(f)
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 531; 5 CFR 550; 5 CFR 551; 5 CFR 630
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These interim regulations will correct or clarify several
provisions dealing with the pay and leave of Federal employees. The
changes are needed to make regulations consistent with law and current
practice and to eliminate unnecessary agency reports to OPM. Questions
and comments from users of the regulations prompted the changes. The
interim regulations will assist agencies in administering pay and leave
programs in a consistent manner and in accordance with applicable law.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Bryce Baker, Workforce Compensation and Performance
Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation
Administration, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: payleave@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AJ59
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3684. REEMPLOYMENT OF MILITARY AND CIVILIAN RETIREES TO MEET EXCEPTIONAL
EMPLOYMENT NEEDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8344; 5 USC 8468
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 553
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Establishes new criteria for granting exceptions for key
positions in temporary organizations established by law or Executive
order. This rule will also expand and clarify the criteria used in
exercising this authority.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Larry Lorenz, Employment Service, Staffing and
Restructuring Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
RIN: 3206-AI32
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3685. RETIREMENT; CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347(a); 5 USC 8461(g); 38 USC 4331
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 8347(a); 5 CFR 8461(g); 5 CFR 842.306; 5 CFR
842.307
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations implement changes in the treatment of
certain military service under CSRS and FERS required under the
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994
(USERRA).
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/00/03
Final Action 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Christopher H. Ziebarth, Retirement and Insurance
Service, Retirement Policy Center, Office of Personnel Management, 1900
E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: combox@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AG58
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3686. RETIREMENT; STATE INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING INSTRUMENTALITIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8345; 5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461; 5 USC 8469
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 831, subpart S; 5 CFR 841, subpart J
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations modify existing regulations to reflect
changes designed to expand and streamline the process of withholding
State income tax from CSRS and FERS annuities.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 06/23/99 64 FR 33429
Second NPRM 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Patricia A. Rochester, Retirement and Insurance
Service, Retirement Policy Center, Office of Personnel Management, 1900
E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: combox@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AH62
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3687. RETIREMENT; DEBT COLLECTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 835, Subpart E
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations will amend the Civil Service Retirement
System (CSRS) and Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
regulations by consolidating and updating existing regulations in three
different subparts
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of the CSRS regulations and 5 CFR 845 in the FERS regulations to
eliminate duplication of the provisions governing debt collection. This
item is for subpart E of the new part 835, which will address
collections of Government claims from payments made by OPM.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/05/92 57 FR 45753
Second NPRM 11/00/02
Final Action 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Patricia A. Rochester, Retirement and Insurance
Service, Retirement Policy Center, Office of Personnel Management, 1900
E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: combox@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AE72
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3688. RETIREMENT; COURT ORDERS AWARDING SURVIVOR ANNUITIES; CORRECTING
OR SUPPLEMENTING THE FIRST ORDER DIVIDING MARITAL PROPERTY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 838
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations would establish standards for determining
which supplemental or correcting court orders are not ``modifications''
and the procedures applicable to such orders. They also provide for the
continuation of the former spouse's survivor coverage and the reduction
in the retiree's annuity until the State court decides the extent of
the former spouse's rights to retirement benefits.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: John Panagakos, Retirement and Insurance Service,
Retirement Policy Center, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street
NW., Washington,, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: combox@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AG28
_______________________________________________________________________
3689. RETIREMENT; FERS ELECTIONS OF COVERAGE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347(a); 5 USC 8461(g); PL 99-335, sec 301(d)(3)
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 846
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations implement title III of the Federal
Employees Retirement System (FERS) Act of 1986, as amended, dealing
with the election of FERS coverage by employees under the Civil Service
Retirement System and certain other employees. The regulations contain
regulatory and interpretative rules concerning employees' eligibility
to elect FERS coverage, procedures for electing FERS coverage, and
basic benefits based on the service for employees who elect FERS
coverage.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 05/21/87 52 FR 19235
Interim Final Rule 09/13/93 58 FR 47821
Interim Final Rule 06/18/98 63 FR 33231
NPRM 02/00/03
Final Action 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: James Giuseppe, Retirement and Insurance Service,
Retirement Policy Center, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street
NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: combox@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AG96
_______________________________________________________________________
3690. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' GROUP LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM: MISCELLANEOUS
CHANGES AND CLARIFICATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8716
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 870
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations include changes to FEGLI regulations that
clarify procedures for signing and witnessing designations of
beneficiary, accepting designations of beneficiary by facsimile,
accepting DNA evidence to establish paternity, etc. They also change
the time frame for electing Optional insurance when first eligible from
31 days to 60 days and add information on Basic insurance for certain
Department of Defense employees under Public Law 106-398.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/27/00 65 FR 64530
Second NPRM 03/00/03
Final Action 03/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Karen Leibach, Retirement and Insurance Service, Office
of Insurance Programs, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street
NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: kjleibac@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AG63
_______________________________________________________________________
3691. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM: CONTINUING FEHB
COVERAGE INTO RETIREMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8913
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed regulation would increase OPM's ability to
waive requirements for continuing health benefits coverage into
retirement when it is to the advantage of the Government to do so.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/02
Final Action 04/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Barbara Myers, Retirement and Insurance Service, Office
of Insurance Programs, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street
NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
RIN: 3206-AI62
[[Page 75407]]
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3692. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION PROVISIONS OF
THE HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1996 FOR THE
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 104-191
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The administrative simplification provisions on the Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) requires
covered entities (providers, health plans and clearinghouses) to ensure
the privacy of individually identifiable personal health information.
The Federal Employees' Health Benefits (FEHB) Program has been deemed a
health plan, and as such must comply with the security, privacy, and
transaction standards that are part of the administrative
simplification provisions of HIPAA.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Abby L. Block, Assistant Director, Office of Insurance
Programs, Office of Personnel Management, Retirement and Insurance
Group Room 3425, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0770
RIN: 3206-AJ45
_______________________________________________________________________
3693. FINANCIAL SANCTIONS OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS IN THE FEDERAL
EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8902a
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890, subpart J
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations will implement the financial sanctions
provisions of the Federal Employees' Health Care Protection Act of 1998
(Pub. L. 105-266). In cases where a health care provider had knowingly:
(1) submitted false, fraudulent, or misleading claims; (2) failed to
provide claims-related information requested by OPM or a FEHBP carrier;
or (3) submitted claims while debarred, the statute authorizes OPM to
effectuate civil monetary penalties. These financial sanctions may be
imposed in addition to suspension or debarment, which are the other
forms of sanctions authorized by the statute. The regulatory provisions
for suspension and debarment are being implemented in an earlier
amendment to 5 CFR 890, subpart J.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: J. David Cope, Debarring Official, Office of the
Inspector General, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2851
Fax: 202 606-2153
Email: jdcope@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AJ42
_______________________________________________________________________
3694. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS ACQUISITION REGULATION: LARGE
PROVIDER AGREEMENTS, SUBCONTRACTS, AND MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8913; 40 USC 486(c); 48 CFR 1.301
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1602; 48 CFR 1604; 48 CFR 1615; 48 CFR 1632; 48
CFR 1644; 48 CFR 1652; 48 CFR 1602; ...
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing a new
policy that establishes notification and information requirements,
including audit, for Federal Employees' Health Benefits (FEHB)
experience-rated carrier large provider agreements. The proposed
regulation also revises the threshold for advance approval of carrier
subcontracts.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Mike Kaszynski, Retirement and Insurance Service,
Office of Insurance Programs, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: mwkaszyn@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AJ20
_______________________________________________________________________
3695. IMPLEMENTATION OF ADDITIONAL COST PRINCIPLES IN THE FEDERAL
EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8913; 40 USC 486(c); 48 CFR 1.301
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1630; 48 CFR 1631; 48 CFR 1652
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is proposing a regulation
that would inform experience-rated carriers in the Federal Employees'
Health Benefits Program how it intends to implement additional cost
principles.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Anne Easton, Retirement and Insurance Services, Office
of Insurance Programs, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street
NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: aseaston@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AJ10
[[Page 75408]]
_______________________________________________________________________
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Final Rule Stage
_______________________________________________________________________
3696. EXCEPTED SERVICE--CAREER AND CAREER-CONDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: EO 13162
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 213; 5 CFR 315
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations implement Executive Order 13162, which
establishes the Federal Career Intern Program. This program will be
used to attract exceptional men and women to the Federal workforce who
have diverse professional experiences, academic training, or
competencies and prepare them for careers in analyzing and implementing
public programs.
This regulation supports the Administration's effort to recruit the
highest caliber people to the Federal Government, develop their
professional abilities, and retain them in Federal departments and
agencies.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 12/14/00 65 FR 78077
Interim Final Rule Effective 12/14/00
Final Action 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Karen Jacobs, Employment Service, Staffing and
Restructuring Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0023
RIN: 3206-AJ28
_______________________________________________________________________
3697. EXCEPTED SERVICE--SCHEDULE A AUTHORITY FOR CHINESE, JAPANESE, AND
HINDI INTERPRETERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 213
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management proposes to revoke the
schedule A excepted service appointing authority for Chinese, Japanese
and Hindi interpreters because the conditions justifying the original
exception no longer exist.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/23/02 67 FR 3128
Final Action 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tina Vay, Employment Service, Staffing and
Restructuring Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
RIN: 3206-AJ43
_______________________________________________________________________
3698. TIME-IN-GRADE RESTRICTIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; EO 10577
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 300
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Eliminates requirement that employees serve one year in-grade
to be eligible for promotion above the GS-5 level. This is separate
from the qualifications requirement for one year's experience at the
next lowest grade or equivalent for promotion.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/15/94 59 FR 30717
NPRM Comment Period End 01/10/95 60 FR 2546
Final Action 01/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tina Vay, Employment Service, Staffing and
Restructuring Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
RIN: 3206-AG06
_______________________________________________________________________
3699. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION LANGUAGE FOR VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 3304(f); 5
USC 3327; ...
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 302; 5 CFR 317; 5 CFR 330; 5 CFR 333; 5 CFR 335
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is publishing interim
regulations requiring a reasonable accommodation statement in agency
vacancy announcements.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 12/11/01 66 FR 63905
Interim Final Rule Effective 01/10/02
Final Action 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Linda Watson, Employment Service, Examining and
Qualification Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0023
Email: lmwatson@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AJ11
_______________________________________________________________________
3700. RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION THROUGH COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 332
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: OPM is issuing an interim regulation to allow agencies to
decide how candidates are referred for competitive appointment when
agencies fill multiple vacancies simultaneously. We are codifying a
long-standing practice (5 U.S.C. 3301 and 3302) of providing agencies
with the option of either certifying a candidate for only one vacancy
at a time, or certifying a candidate simultaneously for all vacancies
for which that candidate expresses an interest, is eligible, and is
within reach.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 02/15/02 67 FR 7055
Interim Final Rule Effective 02/15/02
Final Action 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
[[Page 75409]]
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Suzy Barker, Director, Examination and Qualification
Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, Employment Service,
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: smbarker@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AJ52
_______________________________________________________________________
3701. PROMOTION AND INTERNAL PLACEMENT; ACCELERATED QUALIFICATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 3304
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 316; 5 CFR 335; 5 CFR 338
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: OPM will issue final regulations on Accelerated
Qualifications only to authorize agencies to establish intensive
training programs for acquiring qualifications at an accelerated rate.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/20/96 61 FR 6324
Final Action 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Karen Jacobs, Employment Service, Staffing and
Restructuring Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0023
RIN: 3206-AG19
_______________________________________________________________________
3702. [bull] AWARDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 4506
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 450, subpart C
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Regulations at 5 CFR 450, subpart C (new), implement
provisions of Public Law 107-67 (5 U.S.C. 4507a) that extend
eligibility for Presidential Rank Awards to certain senior level
employees.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 08/13/02 67 FR 52595
Interim Final Rule Effective 09/12/02
Final Action 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Anne Kirby, Office of Executive Resources Management,
Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1610
RIN: 3206-AJ65
_______________________________________________________________________
3703. OFFICIAL DUTY STATION DETERMINATIONS FOR PAY PURPOSES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5305; 5 USC 5304; 5 USC 5941; EO 10000; PL 101-
509, sec 404
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 530; 5 CFR 531; 5 CFR 591
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These proposed regulations would clarify the location-based
pay entitlements of Federal employees who are detailed or temporarily
assigned to work at a new location, including telework situations.
Location-based pay entitlements include locality payments, special
salary rates, and nonforeign area cost-of-living allowances.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 05/09/97 62 FR 25423
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 07/08/97
Final Action 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jeanne D. Jacobson, Workforce Compensation and
Performance Service, Office of Personnel Management, Room 7H31, Office
of Compensation Administration, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: payleave@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AH84
_______________________________________________________________________
3704. PAY UNDER THE GENERAL SCHEDULE; SUBPART F--LOCALITY-BASED
COMPARABILITY PAYMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5304
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 531
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Under current regulations, locality pay area boundaries
change automatically whenever the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
modifies the geographic coverage of a metropolitan statistical area
(MSA) or a consolidated metropolitan statistical area. OMB plans
wholesale modifications in metropolitan area definitions in 2003 based
on new criteria and 2000 census data. We plan to tie our locality pay
area definitions to the geographic coverage of MSAs as defined in OMB
Bulletin 99-4 so that locality pay area boundaries will not
automatically change when OMB revises its metropolitan area
definitions. This will allow the President's Pay Agent and the Federal
Salary Council the opportunity to review the new metropolitan area
definitions to see if they are appropriate for use in the locality pay
program.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/11/02 67 FR 57536
Final Action 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Allan G. Hearne, Workforce Compensation and Performance
Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation
Administration, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2838
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: aghearne@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AJ62
[[Page 75410]]
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3705. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; DEFINITION OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA,
NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5343
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 532
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Because of the closure of the Army and Air Force Exchange
Service Oakland Distribution Center, the Office of Personnel Management
(OPM) is abolishing the Alameda-Contra Costa, CA, nonappropriated fund
Federal Wage System wage area. OPM will establish a new Santa Clara,
CA, nonappropriated fund wage area with Santa Clara County defined as
the wage area's survey area and Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Mateo
Counties defined as the wage area's area of application.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 07/17/02 67 FR 46839
Interim Final Rule Effective 08/16/02
Final Action 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Chenty Carpenter, Workforce Compensation and
Performance Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of
Compensation Administration, 1900 E Street NW., 7H31, Washington, DC
20415
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: cola@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AJ61
_______________________________________________________________________
3706. [bull] PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; CHANGE IN FEDERAL WAGE SYSTEM
SURVEY JOB
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5343
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 532
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing a
proposed rule that would permit the Department of Defense to survey the
Federal Wage System's Maintenance Mechanic job on an optional basis
rather than having to seek OPM's permission each time it wants to add
the job to a local wage survey.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/01/02 67 FR 49879
Final Action 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Chenty Carpenter, Workforce Compensation and
Performance Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of
Compensation Administration, 1900 E Street NW., 7H31, Washington, DC
20415
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: cola@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AJ63
_______________________________________________________________________
3707. [bull] PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; REDEFINITION OF THE SCRANTON-
WILKES-BARRE, PA, APPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5343
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 532
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing a proposed rule
to redefine Tioga County, Pennsylvania, from the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre,
PA, Federal Wage System wage area to the Rochester, New York, wage
area.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/01/02 67 FR 49878
Final Action 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Chenty Carpenter, Workforce Compensation and
Performance Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of
Compensation Administration, 1900 E Street NW., 7H31, Washington, DC
20415
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: cola@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AJ64
_______________________________________________________________________
3708. BASIC PAY FOR EMPLOYEES OF TEMPORARY ORGANIZATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 3161(d)
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 534
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing final
regulations on setting the rate of basic pay for employees of temporary
organizations, as defined in 5 U.S.C. 3161(a).
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 01/05/02 67 FR 3581
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 03/26/02
Final Action 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jeanne D. Jacobson, Workforce Compensation and
Performance Service, Office of Personnel Management, Room 7H31, Office
of Compensation Administration, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: payleave@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AJ47
_______________________________________________________________________
3709. GRADE AND PAY RETENTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5361; 5 USC 5366
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 536
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing final
regulations giving agencies discretionary authority to grant pay
retention to certain employees moving to positions under pay systems
other than the General Schedule or the Federal Wage System. This new
flexibility would allow agencies to prevent eligible employees from
suffering a reduction in pay that would otherwise result from a
management action.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/25/00 65 FR 33785
Final Action 06/00/03
[[Page 75411]]
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Sharon Herzberg, Workforce Compensation and Performance
Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation
Administration, 1900 E Street NW., 7H31, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: payleave@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AI88
_______________________________________________________________________
3710. PAY ADMINISTRATION; AVAILABILITY PAY FOR CRIMINAL INVESTIGATORS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5545(h); 5 USC 5548
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 550
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These final regulations will clarify a number of issues
relating to the administration of availability pay, a form of premium
pay for criminal investigators who are required to work, or be
available to work, substantial amounts of unscheduled overtime duty
based on the needs of the employing agency.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 12/23/94 59 FR 66149
Second Interim Final Rule 01/29/99 64 FR 4517
Final Action 09/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Kevin Kitchelt, Workforce Compensation and Performance
Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation
Administration, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: payleave@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AJ49
_______________________________________________________________________
3711. PREMIUM PAY LIMITATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5547; 5 USC 5548
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 550
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing interim
regulations to implement recent statutory amendments dealing with the
premium pay limitations for Federal employees. Those amendments raise
the premium pay caps for most employees, provide authority to use an
annual cap instead of a biweekly cap in additional circumstances, and
make certain other changes.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 04/19/02 67 FR 19319
Interim Final Rule Effective 04/29/02
Final Action 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Bryce Baker, Workforce Compensation and Performance
Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation
Administration, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: payleave@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AJ56
_______________________________________________________________________
3712. ADMINISTRATIVELY UNCONTROLLABLE OVERTIME PAY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5547
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 550.151
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing interim
regulations concerning the rules governing payment of administratively
uncontrollable overtime (AUO) pay. This interim rule permits agencies
to pay AUO pay to an employee during a temporary assignment that would
not otherwise warrant the payment of AUO pay, if the temporary
assignment is directly related to a national emergency.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 01/13/02 67 FR 6640
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 04/15/02
Final Action 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Kevin Kitchelt, Workforce Compensation and Performance
Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation
Administration, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: payleave@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AJ57
_______________________________________________________________________
3713. RETENTION ALLOWANCES
Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5754
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 575, subpart C
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These final regulations would provide agencies with greater
flexibility in the use of retention allowances by allowing them to pay
such allowances to employees who are likely to leave their positions
for other Federal employment under certain limited circumstances.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/10/01 66 FR 5491
NPRM Comment Period End 03/20/01
Final Action 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jeanne D. Jacobson, Workforce Compensation and
Performance Service, Office of Personnel Management, Room 7H31, Office
of Compensation Administration, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: payleave@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AJ48
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_______________________________________________________________________
3714. VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVE REPAYMENT WAIVERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 103-226
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 576
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Public Law 103-226 authorized OPM to waive repayment of a
voluntary separation incentive payment under certain circumstances if a
former employee, who accepted the incentive payment, is reemployed by
an executive agency of the United States within five years of
separation. Later Public Laws, written for specific agencies, usually
contain a waiver of repayment provision.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 11/09/94 59 FR 55808
Final Action 01/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Charles Gray, Employee Service, Office of Personnel
Management, Staffing Restructuring Policy Division, 1900 E Street NW.,
Wasington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
RIN: 3206-AG20
_______________________________________________________________________
3715. RETIREMENT; COVERAGE--NONAPPROPRIATED FUND INSTRUMENTALITIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 837; 5 CFR 841 to 844; 5 CFR 847
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 9, 1996.
Abstract: These regulations implement the provisions of Public Law 104-
106 and Public Law 107-107, which allow certain employees, who have
been employed by nonappropriated fund instrumentalities under the
jurisdiction of the armed forces, to obtain retirement credit under
limited circumstances.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 08/09/96 61 FR 41714
Interim Final Rule 11/00/02
Final Action 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: James Giuseppe, Retirement and Insurance Service,
Retirement Policy Center, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street
NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: combox@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AH57
_______________________________________________________________________
3716. COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347(a); 5 USC 8361(g); PL 105-33, sec 11202(f),
11232(e), 11246(b); PL 106-522, sec 145
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 837; 5 CFR 842; 5 CFR 846; 5 CFR 870; 5
CFR 890
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations implement provisions of the National
Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997,
which requires that nonjudicial employees of the District of Columbia
Courts, and under certain conditions, the District of Columbia
Corrections Trustee, and the District of Columbia Pretrial Services,
Parole, Adult Probation and Offender Supervision Trustee and their
respective employees be considered Federal employees for purposes of
Federal retirement, health, and life insurance coverage.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 09/30/97 62 FR 50995
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 12/01/97
Final Action 03/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert Girouard, Retirement and Insurance Service,
Retirement Policy Center, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street
NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: combox@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AI02
_______________________________________________________________________
3717. RETIREMENT, HEALTH, AND LIFE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN
EMPLOYEES OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA UNDER THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
COURTS AND JUSTICE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT OF 1998
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 105-274
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 837; 5 CFR 842; 5 CFR 846; 5 CFR 870; 5
CFR 890
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These interim regulations implement the District of Columbia
Courts and Justice Technical Corrections Act of 1998. The effect of
these regulations is to extend Federal retirement, health insurance,
and life insurance coverage to employees of the Public Defender Service
of the District of Columbia under section 7 of the Act, and to exclude
certain former employees of the District of Columbia, who are hired by
the Department of Justice or by the Court Services and Offender
Supervision Agency, from Federal retirement coverage if they elect,
under section 3 of the Act, to continue their coverage under a
retirement system for employees of the District of Columbia.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 03/31/99 64 FR 15286
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 06/29/99
Final Action 03/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert Girouard, Retirement and Insurance Service,
Retirement Policy Center, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street
NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: combox@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AI55
_______________________________________________________________________
3718. LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AND FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 842
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Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing interim rules
that permit certain police officers with the Metropolitan Washington
Airports Authority to elect coverage under the special retirement
provisions for law enforcement officers.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 07/25/01 66 FR 38523
Interim Final Rule Effective 07/25/01
Final Action 04/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Patrick Jennings, Retirement and Insurance Service,
Retirement Policy Center, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street
NW., Washington, DC 20415-0001
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: combox@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AJ39
_______________________________________________________________________
3719. CONTINUATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN CIVIL SERVICE BENEFITS FOR
FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES OF THE CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Sec 1622(b), PL 104-106, 110 Stat. 515
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 842; 5 CFR 870; 5 CFR 890
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations describe conditions and procedures
applicable to continuation of eligibility for certain Civil Service
benefits for former Federal employees of the Civilian Marksmanship
Program.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/03/02 67 FR 38210
NPRM Comment Period End 08/02/02
Final Action 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Howard T. Newland Jr., Retirement and Insurance
Service, Retirement Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management,
1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: combox@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AJ55
_______________________________________________________________________
3720. CORRECTION OF RETIREMENT COVERAGE ERRORS UNDER THE FEDERAL
ERRONEOUS RETIREMENT COVERAGE CORRECTION ACT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 106-265
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 839
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is amending its
regulations to include new rules for correcting certain retirement
coverage errors. We are amending the regulations to implement the
provisions of the Federal Erroneous Retirement Coverage Corrections Act
(the FERCCA), title II of Public Law 106-265. The regulations will
allow agencies to correct affected coverage errors.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 03/19/01 66 FR 15605
Interim Final Rule Effective 03/19/01
Final Action 04/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: James Giuseppe, Retirement and Insurance Service,
Retirement Policy Center, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street
NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: combox@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AJ38
_______________________________________________________________________
3721. RETIREMENT; GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 841
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations would allow an agency to retain the
individual retirement record when an employee transfers within the same
agency even though the employee would be serviced by another intra-
agency payroll.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 04/20/00 65 FR 21119
Interim Final Rule Effective 04/20/00
Final Action 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert Girouard, Retirement and Insurance Service,
Retirement Policy Center, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street
NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: combox@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AI83
_______________________________________________________________________
3722. RETIREMENT; FERS BASIC ANNUITY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8461
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 842, subparts B to G
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These final regulations will amend FERS Basic Annuity
regulations governing Eligibility (subpart B), Credit for Service
(subpart C), Computations (subpart F), and Alternative Forms of Annuity
(subpart G). These regulations have been published at various times in
interim final form, and have been affected by statutory changes.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 01/16/87 52 FR 2061
Interim Final Rule 01/16/87 52 FR 2067
Interim Final Rule 02/11/87 52 FR 4473
Interim Final Rule 02/11/87 52 FR 4479
Interim Final Rule 05/14/87 52 FR 18193
Interim Final Rule 04/08/88 53 FR 11635
Interim Final Rule 02/09/90 55 FR 4598
Final Rule 12/27/90 55 FR 53136
Interim Final Rule 02/19/91 56 FR 6549
Final Action 04/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert Girouard, Retirement and Insurance Service,
Retirement Policy Center, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street
NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
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Email: combox@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AE73
_______________________________________________________________________
3723. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' GROUP LIFE INSURANCE: REMOVAL OF PREMIUMS AND
AGE BANDS FROM REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8716; PL 106-398
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 870
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Public Law 105-311 allowed retiring employees to elect to
continue their option B and/or option C coverage on an unreduced basis.
Since this means that more people over age 65 will have these coverages
and will continue to pay premiums, the previous age band structure
(with the top age band being 60 and over) needed to be expanded. OPM
previously added additional age bands to option C; we now need to
expand these further and to add age bands to option B. In addition, the
actuaries have determined that changes in mortality rates warrant
further changes to the FEGLI premiums. Since the current regulatory
process doesn't allow OPM the flexibility to change premiums as quickly
in an efficient and timely manner, we are removing the premiums from
regulations. We will announce future premium changes in a public notice
in the Federal Register.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 12/00/02
Final Action 12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Kathleen Healy Sheridan, Retirement and Insurance
Service, Office of Insurance Programs, Office of Personnel Management,
1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: khsherid@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AJ46
_______________________________________________________________________
3724. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM: PAYMENT OF PREMIUMS
FOR PERIODS OF LEAVE WITHOUT PAY OR INSUFFICIENT PAY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8913
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Regulations that establish a requirement that Federal
agencies counsel employees entering nonpay status, or whose pay is
insufficient to cover their FEHB premium payments, of the options of
continuing or terminating their FEHB coverage, and if continuing, of
paying premiums directly on a current basis or incurring a debt to be
withheld from future salary. These regulations are intended to ensure
employees are fully aware of these alternatives. We have received
comments on the interim rules, which are under review.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 07/22/96 61 FR 37807
Interim Final Rule 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Barbara Myers, Retirement and Insurance Service, Office
of Insurance Programs, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street
NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
RIN: 3206-AG66
_______________________________________________________________________
3725. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM: EFFECTIVE DATES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8913
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed regulation would adopt January 1 as the
effective date for all open season enrollment changes and new
enrollment in the Federal Employees' Health Benefits Program.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/31/98 63 FR 46180
NPRM Comment Period End 09/30/98
Final Action 01/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Barbara Myers, Retirement and Insurance Service, Office
of Insurance Programs, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street
NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
RIN: 3206-AI37
_______________________________________________________________________
3726. IMPLEMENTATION OF PREMIUM CONVERSION FOR EXECUTIVE BRANCH FEDERAL
EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATING IN THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS (FEHB)
PROGRAM
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 26 USC 125
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: At the President's direction, the Office of Personnel
Management (OPM) issued regulations under the Federal Employees' Health
Benefits (FEHB) Program to enable employees of all executive branch
agencies to pay their share of FEHB premiums with pre-tax dollars in
accordance with section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code. OPM
simultaneously amended salary allotment regulations at 5 CFR 550,
because employees participating in premium conversion must allot a
portion of salary to their employing agency that agencies then use to
pay the employee share of FEHB premiums.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 07/19/00 65 FR 44644
Interim Final Rule Effective 09/18/00
Final Action 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Laurie Bodenheimer, Retirement and Insurance Services,
Office of Insurance Programs, Office of
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Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0770
RIN: 3206-AJ17
_______________________________________________________________________
3727. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS CHILDREN'S EQUITY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 106-394
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890; 5 CFR 892
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Public Law 106-394 requires mandatory self and family
coverage for Federal Employees' Health Benefits (FEHB) eligible
employees who do not comply with a court or administrative order to
provide health benefits for their children. This regulation requires
that employees subject to such an order be enrolled in self and family
coverage in a plan that provides full benefits to his/her child(ren) in
the area where they live or provide documentation to his/her employing
office that he/she has other health coverage for the children. If the
employee does not enroll in an appropriate health plan or provide
documentation of other coverage for the children, the employing office
will enroll the employee for self and family coverage in the option of
the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan that provides the
lower level of coverage. This type of mandatory coverage has been in
effect for several years in the private sector. This regulation defines
how this requirement will be implemented in the FEHB Program.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 11/00/02
Final Action 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Nataya Battle, Retirement and Insurance Service, Office
of Insurance Programs, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street
NW., Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202 606-1874
Email: nbattle@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AJ34
_______________________________________________________________________
3728. DEBARMENTS AND SUSPENSIONS OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS FROM THE
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8902a
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890, subpart J
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations will implement section 2 of Public Law 105-
266, which amends 5 U.S.C. section 8902a, authorizing OPM to debar
health care providers who have committed certain types of legal
offenses or program-related violations from participation in the
Federal Employees' Health Benefits Program (FEHBP), and to levy
monetary penalties and assessments against individuals who have
improperly obtained payments of FEHBP funds. This legislation removes
unnecessary administrative constraints on the agency, provides more
flexible and less time-consuming procedures, and will improve OPM's
administration of sanctions against unfit health care providers.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 10/30/89 54 FR 43939
NPRM 12/12/01 66 FR 64160
NPRM Comment Period End 02/11/02
Final Action 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: J. David Cope, Debarring Official, Office of the
Inspector General, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2851
Fax: 202 606-2153
Email: jdcope@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AD76
_______________________________________________________________________
3729. [bull] IMPLEMENTATION OF FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS FOR EXECUTIVE
BRANCH FEDERAL EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATING IN THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH
BENEFITS PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 26 USC 125; 26 USC 129; 26 USC 152
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 892
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) plans to issue
regulations to enable employees of all executive branch agencies to
elect a Health Care Flexible Spending Account (HCFSA) and/or a
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA) in accordance with
Sections 125, 129, and 152 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 04/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Laurie Bodenheimer, Retirement and Insurance Services,
Office of Insurance Programs, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0770
RIN: 3206-AJ66
_______________________________________________________________________
3730. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' GROUP LIFE INSURANCE FEDERAL ACQUISITION
REGULATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8716; 40 USC 486(C)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1.301
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed regulation would revise the existing Federal
Employees' Group Life Insurance Federal Acquisition Regulation (LIFAR)
by updating and revising policy regulation with respect to the
acquisition and administration of life insurance contract(s) for
Federal employees.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Anne Easton, Retirement and Insurance Services, Office
of Insurance Programs, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street
NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
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Email: aseaston@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AI65
_______________________________________________________________________
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Long-Term Actions
_______________________________________________________________________
3731. PERSONNEL SECURITY AND RELATED PROGRAMS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 7312; 50 USC 403; EO
10450; EO 10577
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 732
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: With the abolishment of the Federal Personnel Manual (FPM),
certain policies and procedures enunciated in the FPM are being
considered for publication in another format.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 04/23/91 56 FR 18650
Interim Final Rule 09/16/94 59 FR 47527
Interim Final Rule Effective
Date 10/17/94
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Kathy Dillaman, Associate Director, Investigations
Service, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415-4000
Phone: 202 606-1042
RIN: 3206-AC21
_______________________________________________________________________
3732. INVESTIGATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 93-579; 5 USC 552a
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 736
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: With the abolishment of the Federal Personnel Manual (FPM),
certain policies and procedures enunciated in the FPM are being
considered for publication in another format.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 04/23/91 56 FR 18650
Begin Review 10/01/93
Interim Final Rule 09/16/94 59 FR 47527
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Kathy Dillaman, Associate Director, Investigations
Service, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington,
DC 20415-4000
Phone: 202 606-1042
RIN: 3206-AB92
_______________________________________________________________________
3733. GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: EO 12549
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 970
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations will implement within OPM the provisions of
the Governmentwide nonprocurement suspension and debarment common rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/23/02 67 FR 3266
NPRM Comment Period End 03/25/02
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: J. David Cope, Debarring Official, Office of the
Inspector General, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2851
Fax: 202 606-2153
Email: jdcope@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AJ31
_______________________________________________________________________
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Completed Actions
_______________________________________________________________________
3734. EXCEPTED SERVICE--SCHEDULE A AUTHORITY FOR NONTEMPORARY PART-TIME
OR INTERMITTENT POSITIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 213
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 09/04/02 67 FR 56475
Final Action Effective 09/04/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tina Vay
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
RIN: 3206-AJ06
_______________________________________________________________________
3735. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; DEFINITION OF SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY,
CALIFORNIA, TO A NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA
Priority: Routine and Frequent
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 532
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 08/01/02 67 FR 49855
Final Action Effective 09/03/02
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Chenty Carpenter
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: cola@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AJ35
_______________________________________________________________________
3736. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; CHANGE IN THE SURVEY CYCLE FOR THE
PORTLAND, OREGON, WAGE AREA
Priority: Routine and Frequent
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 532
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 04/24/02 67 FR 20009
Interim Final Rule Effective 04/24/02
Final Action 08/01/02 67 FR 49878
Final Action Effective 09/03/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Chenty Carpenter
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: cola@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AJ60
_______________________________________________________________________
3737. PAY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS JUDGE POSITIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 534, subpart F
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/07/02 67 FR 39249
Final Action Effective 07/08/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jeanne D. Jacobson
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: payleave@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AJ44
_______________________________________________________________________
3738. REPEAL OF DUAL COMPENSATION REDUCTION FOR MILITARY RETIREES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 553
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/14/02 67 FR 40837
Final Action Effective 07/15/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Larry Lorenz
Phone: 202 606-0830
RIN: 3206-AI92
_______________________________________________________________________
3739. COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCES (NONFOREIGN AREAS); COMMISSARY/EXCHANGE
RATES; SURVEY FREQUENCY; GRADUAL REDUCTIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 591
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 05/03/02 67 FR 22339
Final Action Effective 06/03/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Kurt Springmann
Phone: 202 606-2838
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: cola@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AJ40
_______________________________________________________________________
3740. COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCES (NONFOREIGN AREAS); METHODOLOGY CHANGES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 591
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 05/03/02 67 FR 22339
Final Action Effective 06/03/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Kurt Springmann
Phone: 202 606-2838
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: cola@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AJ41
_______________________________________________________________________
3741. SUSPENSION OF ENROLLMENT IN THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS
PROGRAM TO ENROLL IN THE CHAMPVA OR TRICARE PROGRAMS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/18/02 67 FR 41305
Final Action Effective 06/18/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Michael W. Kaszynski
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633
Email: mwkaszyn@opm.gov
RIN: 3206-AJ36
[FR Doc. 02-24267 Filed 12-06-02; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6325-44-S