[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[General Services Administration Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
41 CFR Chs. 101, 102, 105, 300, 301, 302, 303, and 304
48 CFR Ch. 5
Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions
AGENCY: General Services Administration (GSA).
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
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SUMMARY: This agenda announces the proposed regulatory actions that GSA
plans for the next 12 months and those that were completed since the
fall 2006 edition. This agenda was developed under the guidelines of
Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review.'' GSA's purpose
in publishing this agenda is to allow interested persons an opportunity
to participate in the rulemaking process. GSA also invites interested
persons to recommend existing significant regulations for review to
determine whether they should be modified or eliminated. Proposed rules
may be reviewed in their entirety at the Government's rulemaking
website at http://www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laurieann Duarte, Director, Regulatory
and Federal Assistance Publication Division, (202) 501-4225.
Dated: March 21, 2007.
Kevin Messner,
Acting Associate Administrator, Office of Governmentwide Policy.
General Services Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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3048 Federal Property Management Regulations (FPMR) Case 2003-101-1; Disposition of 3090-AH21
Personal Property With Special Handling Requirements..................................
3049 Federal Management Regulation (FMR) Case 2007-102-2; Sale of Personal Property-- 3090-AI33
Federal Asset Sales (FAS) Sales Centers...............................................
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General Services Administration--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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3050 General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation Case 2006-G522; Federal Supply 3090-AI32
Schedule Contracts--Recovery Purchasing by State and Local Governments Through Federal
Supply Schedules......................................................................
3051 Board of Contract Appeals; BCA Case 2006-61-1; Rules of Procedure of the Civilian 3090-AI29
Board of Contract Appeals.............................................................
3052 Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) Case 2007-301; Relocation Allowances--Standard Mileage 3090-AI34
Rate for Moving Purposes..............................................................
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General Services Administration--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
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3053 General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) Amendment 2004-04; Case 3090-AI00
2004-G509; Access to the Federal Procurement Data System (Change 12)..................
3054 General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) Case 2005-G501; Federal 3090-AI06
Agency Retail Pharmacy Program........................................................
3055 Federal Property Management Regulations; Enforcement of Nondiscrimination on the Basis 3090-AE32
of Handicap in Federally Assisted Programs............................................
3056 Federal Property Management Regulations; Discrimination Prohibited on the Basis of Age 3090-AH46
3057 Federal Property Management Regulations; Nondiscrimination in Programs Receiving 3090-AH47
Federal Financial Assistance..........................................................
3058 General Services Administration; Office of Civil Rights; Nondiscrimination Based on 3090-AH48
Sex in All Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Surplus Property..................
3059 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving 3090-AH49
Federal Financial Assistance..........................................................
3060 General Services Administration; Office of Civil Rights; Enforcement of 3090-AH59
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Programs or Activities Conducted by
General Services Administration.......................................................
3061 Federal Property Management Regulations; Telecommunications Management................ 3090-AG03
3062 Federal Management Regulation (FMR) Amendment 2003-2; FMR Case 2003-102-1; Mail 3090-AH13
Management............................................................................
3063 Federal Management Regulation (FMR) Amendment 2006-03; Case 2006-102-1; Motor Vehicle 3090-AH68
Management............................................................................
3064 Federal Property Management Regulation (FPMR) Case 2003-101-2; Federal Management 3090-AH80
Regulation (FMR) Case 2003-102-3; Supply and Procurement..............................
3065 Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) Case 2003-309; Relocation Allowances.................. 3090-AH91
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3066 Federal Management Regulation (FMR) Case 2005-102-1; Transportation and Management, 3090-AI08
Transportation Payment and Audit--Written Authorization...............................
3067 Federal Management Regulation (FMR) Case 2005-102-4; Transportation Management and 3090-AI11
Transportation Payment and Audit--Data Collection Standards and Reporting Requirements
3068 Federal Management Regulation (FMR) Case 2005-102-5; Transportation Payment and Audit-- 3090-AI14
Use of SF 1113, Public Voucher for Transportation Charges.............................
3069 Federal Property Management Regulations (FPMR) Case 2003-101-3; Federal Management 3090-AG33
Regulation (FMR) Case 2004-102-5; Pricing Policy for Occupancy in GSA Space...........
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General Services Administration--Completed Actions
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Regulation
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3070 General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) Case 2002-G503; Tax 3090-AH03
Adjustment............................................................................
3071 General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) Case 2004-G503; 3090-AH17
Clarification of HUBZone..............................................................
3072 Federal Management Regulation (FMR) Case 2004-102-1; Disposition of Personal Property. 3090-AH93
3073 Federal Management Regulation (FMR) Case 2007-102-1; Donation of Surplus Personal 3090-AI30
Property--Historic Light Stations.....................................................
3074 Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) Case 2006-304; Privately Owned Automobile Mileage 3090-AI31
Reimbursement.........................................................................
3075 Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) Amendment 2007-02; FTR Case 2007-302, Relocation 3090-AI35
Income Tax (RIT) Allowance Tax Tables--2007 Update....................................
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General Services Administration (GSA) Proposed Rule Stage
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OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTWIDE POLICY
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3048. FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS (FPMR) CASE 2003-101-1;
DISPOSITION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY WITH SPECIAL HANDLING REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c)
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-42; 41 CFR 101-45; 41 CFR 102-40
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The General Services Administration proposes revising FPMR
101-42 and moving it into the Federal Management Regulation at 102-40.
This proposed rule updates, streamlines, and clarifies FPMR part 101-42
and moves the part into the FMR as part 102-40. This proposed rule
amends the FPMR by revising coverage on hazardous and certain
categories of personal property and moving it into the FMR. The
proposed rule is written in a plain language question and answer
format. This style uses an active voice, shorter sentences, and
pronouns. A question and its answer combine to establish a rule. The
employee and the agency must follow the language contained in both the
question and its answer.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
URL For More Information:
www.gsa.gov/fmr
Agency Contact: Robert Holcombe, Director, Office of Travel,
Transportation, and Asset Management, General Services Administration,
Room 1221A, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3828
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3090-AH21
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3049. [bull] FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION (FMR) CASE 2007-102-2; SALE
OF PERSONAL PROPERTY--FEDERAL ASSET SALES (FAS) SALES CENTERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 545; 40 USC 121(c)
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 102-38
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The General Services Administration is amending the Federal
Management Regulation (FMR) by adding provisions for the sale of
personal property through Federal Asset Sales (FAS) Sales Centers.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 04/03/07 72 FR 15854
NPRM Comment Period End 05/03/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
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URL For Public Comments:
www.regulations.gov
Agency Contact: Robert Holcombe, Director, Office of Travel,
Transportation, and Asset Management, General Services Administration,
Room 1221A, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3828
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3090-AI33
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General Services Administration (GSA) Final Rule Stage
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OFFICE OF ACQUISITION POLICY
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3050. [bull] GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION CASE
2006-G522; FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE CONTRACTS--RECOVERY PURCHASING BY
STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS THROUGH FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 511; 48 CFR 516 ; 48 CFR 532; 48 CFR 538; 48 CFR
546; 48 CFR 552
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The rule is amending the General Services Acquisition
Regulation (GSAR) to implement section 833 of the John Warner National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (Pub. L. 109-364).
Section 833 amends 40 U.S.C. 502 to authorize the Administrator of
General Services to provide to State and local governments the use of
Federal Supply Schedules of the GSA for purchase of products and
services to be used to facilitate recovery from a major disaster,
terrorism, or nuclear, biological, chemical, or radiological attack.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule 02/01/07 72 FR 4649
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 04/02/07
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal
URL For Public Comments:
www.regulations.gov
Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Director, Regulatory & Federal
Assistance Division, Office of the Chief Acquisition Officer, General
Services Administration, Room 4035, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC
20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3090-AI32
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BOARD OF CONTRACT APPEALS
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3051. [bull] BOARD OF CONTRACT APPEALS; BCA CASE 2006-61-1; RULES OF
PROCEDURE OF THE CIVILIAN BOARD OF CONTRACT APPEALS
Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 41 USC 601 to 613; 7 USC 1501 et seq; 41 USC
438(c)(2); 31 USC 3726(i)(1); PL 104-316, sec 201(o); PL 104-316, sec
202(n); PL 104-53, sec 211; 31 USC 3702; 31 USC 3529; PL 104-316, sec
204
CFR Citation: 48 CFR ch 61
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule contains the rules of procedure of the Civilian
Board of Contract Appeals (Board), which will govern all proceedings
before the Board. The Board was established within GSA by section 847
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 to hear
and decide contract disputes between Government contractors and
executive agencies (other than the Department of Defense, the
Department of the Army, the Department of the Navy, the Department of
the Air Force, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the
United States Postal Service, the Postal Rate Commission, and the
Tennessee Valley Authority) under the provisions of the Contract
Disputes Act of 1978 and regulations and rules issued thereunder.
Effective January 6, 2007, boards of contract appeals that existed at
the General Services Administration and the Departments of Agriculture,
Energy, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Labor, Transportation,
and Veterans Affairs were terminated, and their cases were transferred
to the new Civilian Board of Contract Appeals. The Board has
jurisdiction as provided by section 8(d) of the Contract Disputes Act
of 1978, 41 U.S.C. 607(d). In addition, the Board will conduct
proceedings as required or permitted under other statutes or
regulations. The Board intends to issue final, revised rules after
considering all comments on the proposed rules.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule 05/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
URL For Public Comments:
www.regulations.gov
Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Director, Regulatory & Federal
Assistance Division, Office of the Chief Acquisition Officer, General
Services Administration, Room 4035, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC
20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3090-AI29
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OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTWIDE POLICY
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3052. [bull] FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION (FTR) CASE 2007-301; RELOCATION
ALLOWANCES--STANDARD MILEAGE RATE FOR MOVING PURPOSES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC. 5738; 20 USC.905(a); EO 11609, 36 FR 13747, 3
CFR, 1971 to 1973 Comp, p 586
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 302-4
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA), Office of
Governmentwide Policy (OGP), plans to establish the Internal Revenue
Service (IRS) Standard Mileage Rate for moving purposes as the rate at
which agencies will reimburse an employee for using a privately owned
vehicle (POV) for relocation.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Action 05/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Russ Pentz, Director, Federal Vehicle Policy Division,
Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services Administration, 1800
F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 208-0572
Fax: 202 501-2149
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3090-AI34
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General Services Administration (GSA) Long-Term Actions
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OFFICE OF ACQUISITION POLICY
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3053. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION (GSAR)
AMENDMENT 2004-04; CASE 2004-G509; ACCESS TO THE FEDERAL PROCUREMENT
DATA SYSTEM (CHANGE 12)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 504.602-71
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) is amending the
General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) by adding
coverage to specify the rate that will be charged to non-governmental
entities in exchange for permitting them to establish a direct computer
connection with the Federal Procurement Data System database.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule 12/28/04 69 FR 77661
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 02/28/05
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Director, Regulatory & Federal
Assistance Division, Office of the Chief Acquisition Officer, General
Services Administration, Room 4035, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC
20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3090-AI00
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3054. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION (GSAR) CASE
2005-G501; FEDERAL AGENCY RETAIL PHARMACY PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 538; 48 CFR 552
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) is proposing to
amend the General Services Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) to add a new
subpart and clause required by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA),
consistent with congressional intent under section 603 of the Veterans
Health Care Act of 1992 (VHCA) and 38 U.S.C. 8126, that certain Federal
agencies (i.e., VA, Department of Defense (DoD), Public Health Service
(including the Indian Health Service), and the Coast Guard) have access
to Federal pricing for pharmaceuticals purchased for their
beneficiaries.
GSA is responsible for the schedules program and rules related to its
operation. Under GSA's delegation of authority, the VA procures medical
supplies under the VA Federal Supply Schedule program. VA and DoD seek
this amendment. This new subpart adds a clause unique to the virtual
depot system established by a Federal Agency Retail Pharmacy Program
utilizing contracted retail pharmacies as part of a centralized
pharmaceutical commodity management program. At this time, only DoD has
a program in place, and the rule would facilitate DoD's access to
Federal pricing on Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) pharmaceutical
contracts for covered drugs purchased by DoD and dispensed to TRICARE
beneficiaries through retail pharmacies in the TRICARE network.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 04/12/05 70 FR 19045
NPRM Comment Period End 06/13/05
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Director, Regulatory and Federal
Assistance Division, Office of the Chief Acquisition Officer, General
Services Administration, Room 4035, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC
20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3090-AI06
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OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS
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3055. FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS; ENFORCEMENT OF
NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED
PROGRAMS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 29 USC 794
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-8.3; 41 CFR 102-4
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-8.3 in plain language and
moves it into the Federal Management Regulation at 102-4. The revised
regulation updates coverage for enforcement of section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, in federally assisted programs
or activities to include a cross-reference to the Uniform Federal
Accessibility Standards.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Agency Contact: Regina Budd, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of
Civil Rights, General Services Administration, 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4571
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3090-AE32
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3056. FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS; DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED
ON THE BASIS OF AGE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6101 to 6107
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-8.7
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The General Services Administration proposes a revision to
convert FPMR 101-8.7 to plain language and move it into the Federal
Management Regulation. The rule enforces the Age Discrimination Act of
1975, which prohibits discrimination based on age in programs or
activities receiving Federal financial assistance.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal
Agency Contact: Regina Budd, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of
Civil Rights, General Services Administration, 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4571
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3090-AH46
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3057. FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS; NONDISCRIMINATION IN
PROGRAMS RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2000d-1
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-6.2; 41 CFR 102-4
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The General Services Administration proposes a revision to
convert FPMR 101-6.2 to plain language and move it into the Federal
Management Regulation at 102-4. The rule enforces title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, as amended, which prohibits discrimination based on
race, color, or national origin in programs or activities receiving
Federal financial assistance.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal
Agency Contact: Regina Budd, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of
Civil Rights, General Services Administration, 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4571
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3090-AH47
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3058. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION; OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS;
NONDISCRIMINATION BASED ON SEX IN ALL PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING
FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 122
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Civil Rights has no implementing regulation for
this statute at this time. However, the statute states that this
provision shall be enforced through agency provisions and rules similar
to those under title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal
Agency Contact: Regina Budd, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of
Civil Rights, General Services Administration, 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4571
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3090-AH48
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3059. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR
ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 20 USC 1681 to 1688
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-4
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The General Services Administration proposes to convert FPMR
41 101-4 into plain language and move it into the Federal Management
Regulation. The revised regulation enforces title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, as amended, in
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federally assisted education and training programs.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal
Agency Contact: Regina Budd, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of
Civil Rights, General Services Administration, 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4571
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3090-AH49
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3060. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION; OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS;
ENFORCEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP IN PROGRAMS OR
ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 29 USC 794
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 105-8
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulation enforces nondiscrimination on the basis of
handicap in programs or activities conducted by GSA. This rulemaking
will be updated.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal
Agency Contact: Regina Budd, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of
Civil Rights, General Services Administration, 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-4571
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3090-AH59
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OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTWIDE POLICY
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3061. FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS; TELECOMMUNICATIONS
MANAGEMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 40 USC 11314(b)
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-35; 41 CFR 102-172
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking revises FPMR 101-35 to update GSA's
telecommunications management policy and moves it into the Federal
Management Regulation at 102-172. The regulation is being rewritten in
a plain language, question and answer format to make it easier to use
and understand. The Interagency Management Council (IMC) provided
changes in November 2005 and did review draft in March 2006.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule 08/07/96 61 FR 41003
Interim Final Rule Effective 08/08/96
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 10/07/96
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Keith Thurston, Assistant to Deputy Associate
Administrator, Office of Information Technology Policy, General
Services Administration, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-0202
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3090-AG03
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3062. FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION (FMR) AMENDMENT 2003-2; FMR CASE
2003-102-1; MAIL MANAGEMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 44 USC 2904; 40 USC 121(c)
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 102-192
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The interim rule published in the Federal Register at 67 FR
38896, June 6, 2002, revised FPMR 101-9 and moved it into the Federal
Management Regulation at 102-192. The new rule, rewritten in plain
language, established four requirements at the agency level.
Specifically, all agencies must (1) have written security plans at the
agency and facility level; (2) ensure that mail costs are identified at
the program level; (3) ensure that all payments to the United States
Postal Service are made using commercial payment processes (i.e., not
using the Postal Service's Official Mail Accounting System)--the
effective date of this requirement was October 1, 2003; and (4) have
performance measures for mail operations. In addition, the new rule
requires all agencies that spend over $1 million per year on postage to
send GSA an annual report that states the total amounts spent on
postage, verifies that facility security plans have been reviewed at
the agency level, identifies performance measures in use, and describes
the agency's plans to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their
mail operations.
This second interim rule amended the Federal Management Regulation
(FMR) to extend the deadline for agencies to convert to commercial
payment to the United States Postal Service instead of the Official
Mail Accounting System (OMAS). As a result, the deadline was extended
to December 31, 2003.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/29/01 66 FR 29067
NPRM Comment Period End 07/30/01
NPRM Comment Period Extended 07/31/01 66 FR 39473
NPRM Comment Period End 09/28/01
Interim Final Rule 06/06/02 67 FR 38896
Interim Final Rule Effective 06/06/02
Interim Final Rule 09/29/03 68 FR 56112
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 11/28/03
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
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Government Levels Affected: Federal
URL For More Information:
www.gsa.gov/fmr
Agency Contact: Henry Maury, Senior Policy Analyst, Office of Travel,
Transportation, and Asset Management, General Services Administration,
1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 208-7928
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3090-AH13
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3063. FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION (FMR) AMENDMENT 2006-03; CASE 2006-
102-1; MOTOR VEHICLE MANAGEMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 40 USC 17503
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 102-34
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: An amendment to FMR 102-34 was drafted to incorporate recent
changes in the program. The significant changes included in the interim
rule published in May 2006 include:
1. The Fleet Average Fuel Economy Standards for FY 2005, 2006, and 2007
for light trucks are revised.
2. Motor vehicle identification requirements are changed. All required
identifiers are now to be on the license plate: ``For Official Use
Only, U.S. Government,'' and Federal agency or bureau identification.
Previously, the identifiers were on decals that were placed on the
vehicles. A waiver is currently allowing agencies to deviate from the
decal requirement. GSA intends to amend the FMR to reflect the practice
currently permitted under the waiver.
3. UNICOR is the mandatory supplier of official U.S. Government license
plates. Lorton Prison in Virginia, the supplier of license plates for a
number of years, is closed. The GSA Federal Vehicle Policy Division
(MTV) initiated a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with UNICOR to
provide license plates to all Federal agencies.
4. A letter code on the license plate now identifies a specific
agency's vehicles. For example, the letter G designates GSA Fleet.
5. The Federal Management Regulation includes a provision under which
the head of an agency (or designee) may authorize a limited exemption
to the display of U.S. Government license plates and motor vehicle
identification upon written certification. Motor vehicles used for
common administrative purposes and not directly connected to
investigative, law enforcement, or intelligence duties involving
security activities are ineligible for this exemption. A deviation was
granted after the events of September 11, 2001, to remove the
restriction as to motor vehicles used for administrative purposes. GSA
amended the FMR to reflect the practice currently permitted under the
deviation as part of the interim rule.
6. The Federal Motor Vehicle Fleet Report. This reporting is now
accomplished through the Federal Automotive Statistical Tool (FAST).
FAST is an Internet-based reporting system used by GSA and the
Department of Energy to capture motor vehicle inventory, cost, fuel,
and use data from all Federal agencies.
7. Agencies must have an agency-wide fleet management information
system that will link all fleet data throughout the agency and
interface with the FAST.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 05/12/06 71 FR 27636
Interim Final Rule Effective 05/25/06
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 06/12/06
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Janet Dobbs, Director, Office of Travel,
Transportation, and Asset Management, Office of Governmentwide Policy,
General Services Administration, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 208-6601
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3090-AH68
_______________________________________________________________________
3064. FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATION (FPMR) CASE 2003-101-2;
FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION (FMR) CASE 2003-102-3; SUPPLY AND
PROCUREMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 40 USC 506(a); 40 USC 506(b)
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-25 to 101-30; 41 CFR 102-21 to 102-28
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The General Services Administration proposes amending the
Federal Property Management Regulation (FPMR) by revising coverage at
41 CFR parts 101-25 to 101-30 regarding Government property management
policies and moving it into the Federal Management Regulation (FMR) at
41 CFR parts 102-21 to 102-28. A cross-reference in the FPMR will
direct readers to the coverage in the FMR.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Robert Holcombe, Director, Office of Travel,
Transportation, and Asset Management, General Services Administration,
Room 1221A, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3828
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3090-AH80
_______________________________________________________________________
3065. FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION (FTR) CASE 2003-309; RELOCATION
ALLOWANCES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5707; 5 USC 5738; 5 USC 5741; 5 USC 5742; 20 USC
905(a); 31 USC 1353; 40 USC 121(c); 49 USC 40118; EO 11609, 3 CFR, 1971
to 1975 Comp, p 586
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 300-3; 41 CFR 302-2; 41 CFR 302-3; 41 CFR 302-4;
41 CFR 302-5; 41 CFR 302-6; 41 CFR 302-7; 41 CFR 302-9; 41 CFR 302-11;
41 CFR 302-15
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) Office of
Governmentwide Policy continually reviews and adjusts policies as a
part of its ongoing mission to provide policy assistance to the
Government agencies bound by the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR). As
part of that ongoing mission, GSA created the Relocation Best Practices
Committee (RBPC) to examine Government relocation policy. The
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RBPC consists of Government, as well as private sector, relocation
experts. The RBPC researched and produced a complete package of
relocation changes that included both statutory as well as regulatory
elements. The proposed FTR changes are the result of RBPC
recommendations, benchmarking against private industry, and GSA,
representing Governmentwide policy needs. The proposed changes are
intended to keep Government relocation practices in line with current
relocation trends and allow for better management of the Government
relocation programs, including costs.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/23/04 69 FR 68111
NPRM Comment Period End 01/24/05
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Henry Maury, Senior Policy Analyst, Office of Travel,
Transportation, and Asset Management, General Services Administration,
1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 208-7928
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3090-AH91
_______________________________________________________________________
3066. FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION (FMR) CASE 2005-102-1;
TRANSPORTATION AND MANAGEMENT, TRANSPORTATION PAYMENT AND AUDIT--WRITTEN
AUTHORIZATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 31 USC 3726; 40 USC 121(c); 49 USC 10721; 49 USC
13712; 49 USC 15504
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 102-117; 41 CFR 102-118
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The General Services Administration is amending the Federal
Management Regulation (FMR) by adding the requirement that
transportation managers who obligate the Government for rate tender
procurements must be properly authorized in writing. This written
authorization will certify that the transportation manager is competent
and trained in transportation management and has the authority to
commit Government funds for the procurement of transportation or
transportation services.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/04/05 70 FR 23078
NPRM Comment Period End 07/05/05
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
URL For More Information:
www.gsa.gov/fmr
Agency Contact: Ted Bembenek, Office of Travel, Transportation, and
Asset Management, Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services
Administration, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 208-7629
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3090-AI08
_______________________________________________________________________
3067. FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION (FMR) CASE 2005-102-4;
TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION PAYMENT AND AUDIT--DATA
COLLECTION STANDARDS AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 31 USC 3726; 40 USC 501 et seq; 40 USC 121(c)
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 102-117; 41 CFR 102-118
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The General Services Administration is amending the Federal
Management Regulation (FMR) by adding specific data collection
standards and reporting requirements.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/22/05 70 FR 36088
NPRM Comment Period End 08/22/05
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
URL For More Information:
www.gsa.gov/fmr
URL For Public Comments:
www.regulations.gov
Agency Contact: Ted Bembenek, Office of Travel, Transportation, and
Asset Management, Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services
Administration, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 208-7629
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3090-AI11
_______________________________________________________________________
3068. FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION (FMR) CASE 2005-102-5;
TRANSPORTATION PAYMENT AND AUDIT--USE OF SF 1113, PUBLIC VOUCHER FOR
TRANSPORTATION CHARGES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 31 USC 3726; 40 USC 121(c); 49 USC 10721; 49 USC
13712; 49 USC 15504
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 102-118
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The General Services Administration proposes to amend the
Federal Management Regulation (FMR) to discontinue use of the hard
copy, paper construction of Standard Form (SF) 1113, Public Voucher for
Transportation Charges, and its memorandum copy, SF 1113-A to the
maximum extent possible. Agencies are required to use electronic
commerce for receiving bills and paying for transportation and
transportation services. By using electronic commerce, the SF 1113 is
not needed and is not essential for the transportation service provider
to get paid.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/14/06 71 FR 13063
Correction 03/23/06 71 FR 14673
Effective 03/23/06
NPRM Comment Period End 05/15/06
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
URL For More Information:
www.gsa.gov/fmr
Agency Contact: Henry Maury, Senior Policy Analyst, Office of Travel,
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Transportation, and Asset Management, General Services Administration,
1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 208-7928
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3090-AI14
_______________________________________________________________________
PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE
________________________________
3069. FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS (FPMR) CASE 2003-101-3;
FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION (FMR) CASE 2004-102-5; PRICING POLICY FOR
OCCUPANCY IN GSA SPACE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c); 40 USC 586(b)(2)
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 101-17; 41 CFR 101-20; 41 CFR 101-21; 41 CFR 102-
85
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) is amending the
Federal Property Management Regulations (FPMR) by moving coverage of
GSA's Rent program into the Federal Management Regulation (FMR). A
cross-reference is added to the FPMR to direct readers to the coverage
in the FMR. The FMR is written in plain language to provide agencies
with updated regulatory material that is easy to read and understand.
This final rule establishes pricing procedures for space and services
provided by GSA to its customer agencies.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 05/08/01 66 FR 23169
Interim Final Rule Effective 05/08/01
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 07/09/01
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Mary Gibert, Director, Occupancy Administration,
General Services Administration, Office of Real Property Asset
Management, Public Buildings Service, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC
20405
Phone: 202 501-0096
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3090-AG33
_______________________________________________________________________
General Services Administration (GSA) Completed Actions
_______________________________________________________________________
3070. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION (GSAR) CASE
2002-G503; TAX ADJUSTMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 552.270-30
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 10/27/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3090-AH03
_______________________________________________________________________
3071. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION REGULATION (GSAR) CASE
2004-G503; CLARIFICATION OF HUBZONE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 6.205; 48 CFR 552.270-1
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 02/23/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3090-AH17
_______________________________________________________________________
3072. FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION (FMR) CASE 2004-102-1; DISPOSITION
OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 102-35
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 03/07/07 72 FR 10084
Final Action Effective 04/06/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Robert Holcombe
Phone: 202 501-3828
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3090-AH93
_______________________________________________________________________
3073. [bull] FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION (FMR) CASE 2007-102-1;
DONATION OF SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY--HISTORIC LIGHT STATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 549; 40 USC 121(c)
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 102-37
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The General Services Administration is amending the Federal
Management Regulation (FMR) by incorporating the provisions in Public
Law 109-313 regarding donations to historic light stations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 03/16/07 72 FR 12572
Final Action Effective 04/16/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
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Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Robert Holcombe, Director, Office of Travel,
Transportation, and Asset Management, General Services Administration,
Room 1221A, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 501-3828
Fax: 202 501-6742
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3090-AI30
_______________________________________________________________________
3074. [bull] FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION (FTR) CASE 2006-304; PRIVATELY
OWNED AUTOMOBILE MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5707; 40 USC 121(c)
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 301-10
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The General Services Administration (GSA) is amending the
Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) by amending the mileage reimbursement
rate for use of a privately owned automobile (POA) on official travel
to reflect current costs of operation as determined in cost studies
conducted by the General Services Administration (GSA). The governing
regulation is revised to increase the mileage allowance for the cost of
operating a privately owned automobile from $0.445 to $0.485 per mile.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 01/30/07 72 FR 4210
Final Action Effective 02/01/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Umeki Thorne, General Services Administration, 1800 F
Street NW, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 208-7636
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3090-AI31
_______________________________________________________________________
3075. [bull] FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION (FTR) AMENDMENT 2007-02; FTR CASE
2007-302, RELOCATION INCOME TAX (RIT) ALLOWANCE TAX TABLES--2007 UPDATE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5738; 20 USC 905(a); EO 11609; 36 FR 13747; 3
CFR 1971 to 1975 Comp, p 586;
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 302-17
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule updates the Federal, State, and Puerto Rico tax
tables for calculating the relocation income tax (RIT) allowance, to
reflect changes in Federal, State, and Puerto Rico income tax brackets
and rates. The Federal, State, and Puerto Rico tax tables contained in
this rule are for use in calculating the 2007 RIT allowance to be paid
to relocating Federal employees.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 04/09/07 72 FR 17410
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Laurieann Duarte, Director, Regulatory and Federal
Assistance Division, Office of the Chief Acquisition Officer, General
Services Administration, Room 4035, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC
20405
Phone: 202 501-4755
Fax: 202 501-4067
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3090-AI35
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