27 May 2003 Source: http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/fr-cont.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [May 27, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 101)] [Unified Agenda] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [frwais.access.gpo.gov] [Page 30152-30181] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Part V Department of Defense ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Semiannual Regulatory Agenda [[Page 30152]] DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 32 CFR Chs. I, V, VI, and VII 33 CFR Ch. II 36 CFR Ch. III 48 CFR Ch. II Improving Government Regulations; Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda. _______________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY: The Department of Defense (DoD) is publishing this semiannual agenda of regulatory documents, including those that are procurement- related, for public information and comments under Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review.'' This agenda incorporates the objective and criteria, when applicable, of the regulatory reform program under the Executive order and other regulatory guidance. It contains DoD issuances initiated by DoD components that may have economic and environmental impact on State, local, or tribal interests under the criteria of Executive Order 12866. Although most DoD issuances listed in the agenda are of negligible public impact, their nature may be of public interest and, therefore, are published to provide notice of rulemaking and an opportunity for public participation in the internal DoD rulemaking process. This agenda updates the report published on December 9, 2002, and includes regulations expected to be issued and under review over the next 12 months. The next agenda and regulatory plan are scheduled to be published in the fall of 2003. In addition to this agenda, DoD components also publish rulemaking notices pertaining to their specific statutory administration requirements as required. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information concerning the overall DoD regulatory improvement program and for general semiannual agenda information, contact Mr. Robert Cushing, telephone 703-604-6269, or write to Directorate for Information Operations and Reports, Washington Headquarters Services, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, Virginia 22202-4302, or e-mail: cushingr@dior.whs.mil. For questions of a legal nature concerning the agenda and its statutory requirements or obligations, write to Office of the General Counsel, 1600 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1600, or call 703-697-2714. For general information on Office of the Secretary regulations, other than those which are procurement-related, contact Mr. Dan Cragg, telephone 703-601-4722, or write to Directives and Records Division, Directorate for Correspondence and Directives, Washington Headquarters Services, Suite 501, 1111 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Virginia 22202, or e-mail: dcragg@cd.whs.mil. For general information on Office of the Secretary agenda items which are procurement-related, contact Ms. Michele Peterson, telephone 703-602-0311, or write to Defense Acquisition Regulations Directorate, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062, or e-mail: michele.peterson@osd.mil. For general information on Department of the Army regulations, contact Ms. Luz D. Ortiz, telephone 703-806-3708, or write to the U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency, ATTN: TAPC-PDD-RP, 6000 6th Street, Stop 5603, Fort Belvoir, Virginia 22060-5603, or e-mail: luz.ortiz@rmda.belvoir.army.mil. For general information on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regulations, contact Mr. Chip Smith, telephone 703-693-3644, or write to Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Policy and Legislation), 108 Army Pentagon, Room 2E569, Washington, DC 20310-0108, or e-mail: chip.smith@hqda.army.mil. For general information on Department of the Navy regulations, contact Lieutenant Commander Jason Baltimore, telephone 703-604- 8208, or write to Department of the Navy, Office of the Judge Advocate General, Administrative Law Division (Code 13), Washington Navy Yard, 1322 Patterson Avenue SE., Suite 3000, Washington, DC 20374-5066, or e-mail: baltimore.jason@hq.navy.mil. For general information on Department of the Air Force regulations, contact Mrs. Pamela D. Fitzgerald, telephone 703-601- 4042, or write to Department of the Air Force, AF-CIO/P, 1155 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330-1155, or e-mail: pamela.fitzgerald@pentagon.af.mil. For specific agenda items, contact the appropriate individual indicated in each DoD component report. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This edition of the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions is composed of the regulatory status reports, including procurement-related regulatory status reports, from the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and the Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Included also is the regulatory status report from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, whose civil works functions fall under the reporting requirements of Executive Order 12866 and involve water resource projects and regulation of activities in waters of the United States. DoD issuances range from DoD directives (reflecting departmental policy) to implementing instructions and regulations (largely internal and used to implement directives). The OSD agenda section contains the primary directives under which DoD components promulgate their implementing regulations. To ease identification and to differentiate among the variety of issuances reported, they are identified by their DoD internal numbering system, which denotes component level of authority and type of issuance, in addition to the required CFR number. In addition, this agenda, although published under the reporting requirements of Executive Order 12866, continues to be the DoD single-source reporting vehicle, which identifies issuances that are currently applicable under the various regulatory reform programs in progress. Therefore, DoD components will identify those rules which come under the criteria of the: a. Regulatory Flexibility Act; b. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; c. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995. Those DoD issuances, which are directly applicable under these statutes, will be identified in the agenda and their action status indicated. Generally, the regulatory status reports in this agenda will contain five sections: (1) Prerule stage; (2) proposed rule stage; (3) final rule stage; (4) completed actions; and (5) long- term actions. Where certain regulatory actions indicate that small [[Page 30153]] entities are affected, the effect on these entities may not necessarily have significant economic impact on a substantial number of these entities as defined in the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601(6)). Although not a regulatory agency, DoD will continue to participate in regulatory initiatives designed to reduce economic costs and unnecessary environmental burdens upon the public. Comments and recommendations are invited on the rules reported and should be addressed to the DoD component representatives identified in the regulatory status reports. Although sensitive to the needs of the public, as well as regulatory reform, DoD reserves the right to exercise the exemptions and flexibility permitted in its rulemaking process in order to proceed with its overall defense- oriented mission. The publishing of this agenda does not waive the applicability of the military affairs exemption in section 553 of title 5 U.S.C. and section 3 of Executive Order 12866. Dated: March 18, 2003. Howard G. Becker, Deputy Director, Administration and Management. Office of the Secretary--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 573 Stars and Stripes (S&S) Newspaper................................................... 0790-AG84 574 Department of Defense Newspapers, Magazines, and Civilian Enterprise Publications... 0790-AG85 575 Development of a Munitions Response Site Prioritization Protocol.................... 0790-AG94 576 Transactions Other Than Contracts, Grants, or Cooperative Agreements for Prototype 0790-AG97 Projects............................................................................ 577 Defense Contract Management Agency Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program........ 0790-AH00 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 578 National Security Education Program (NSEP) Grants to Institutions of Higher 0790-AF59 Education (DoD Instruction 1025.5).................................................. 579 Restoration Advisory Boards (RABs).................................................. 0790-AG31 580 Settling Personnel and General Claims and Processing Advance Decision Requests...... 0790-AG47 581 Personnel Security Policies for Granting Access to Classified Information........... 0790-AG54 582 National Policy on Reciprocity of Facilities and Guidelines for Implementation of 0790-AG55 Reciprocity......................................................................... 583 National Policy on Technical Surveillance Countermeasures........................... 0790-AG56 584 Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of 0790-AG76 Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations...................... 585 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, and Age in 0790-AG83 Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance...................... 586 DoD Grant and Agreement Regulations................................................. 0790-AG87 587 Procedures for Settling Personnel and General Claims and Processing Advance Decision 0790-AG89 Requests............................................................................ 588 Waiver of Debts Resulting From Erroneous Payments of Pay and Allowances (DoD 0790-AG90 Directive 1340.21).................................................................. 589 Waiver Procedures for Debts Resulting From Erroneous Payments of Pay and Allowances 0790-AG91 (DoD Instruction 1340.23)........................................................... 590 Voluntary State Tax Withholding From Retired Pay.................................... 0790-AG93 591 National Security Agency/Central Security Service (NSA/CSS) Freedom of Information 0790-AG96 Act Program......................................................................... 592 Review of the Manual for Courts-Martial (DoD Directive 5500.17)..................... 0790-AG99 593 Transactions Other Than Contracts, Grants, or Cooperative Agreements for Prototype 0790-AH01 Projects............................................................................ 594 Implementation of Section 740 of the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform 0790-AH02 Act for the 21st Century and Section 1051 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003................................................................ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of the Secretary--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 595 Former Spouse Payments From Retired Pay; Amendment (DoD Directive 1340.16 and DoD 0790-AG22 7000.14-R, Vol 7, Part B)........................................................... 596 Closed, Transferred, and Transferring Ranges Containing Military Munitions.......... 0790-AG46 597 Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Non-Procurement) and Governmentwide 0790-AG86 Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants)....................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 30154]] Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 598 Teacher and Teacher's Aide Placement Assistance Program (Troops to Teachers) (DoD 0790-AF71 Instruction 1404.13)................................................................ 599 Implementation of Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act of 1996................ 0790-AG95 600 DoD Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program (DoD Directive 5400.7)................ 0790-AG98 601 Deputy Secretary of Defense......................................................... 0790-AH03 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 602 Efficiency Savings (DFARS Case 2002-D022)........................................... 0750-AD80 603 Information Assurance (DFARS Case 2002-D020)........................................ 0750-AD86 604 Follow-On Production Contracts Prototype Projects (DFARS Case 2002-D023)............ 0750-AD88 605 Contracting With Federal Prison Industries (DFARS Case 2002-D040)................... 0750-AD95 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 606 Incremental Funding, Fixed-Price Contracts (DFARS Case 90-037)...................... 0750-AA07 607 Applicability of Competition Requirements to Purchases From a Required Source (DFARS 0750-AD57 Case 2002-D003)..................................................................... 608 Electronic Submission and Processing of Payment Requests (DFARS Case 2002-D001)..... 0750-AD70 609 Rewrite of DFARS Part 225 and Associated Text and Clauses (DFARS Case 2002-D009).... 0750-AD73 610 The Indian Incentive Clause--Contract Types (DFARS Case 2002-D013).................. 0750-AD78 611 Waiver for Payment Bonds on Cost-Reimbursement Contracts (DFARS Case 2002-D030)..... 0750-AD79 612 Approval of Service Contracts and Task Orders (DFARS Case 2002-D024)................ 0750-AD81 613 Contractor Performance of Security-Guard Functions (DFARS Case 2002-D042)........... 0750-AD82 614 Provisional Award-Fee Payments (DFARS Case 2001-D013)............................... 0750-AD83 615 Liability for Loss Under Vessel Repair and Alteration Contracts (DFARS Case 2002- 0750-AD84 D016)............................................................................... 616 Payment Withholding (DFARS Case 2002-D017).......................................... 0750-AD85 617 Purchase Card Internal Controls (DFARS Case 2002-D025).............................. 0750-AD87 618 Transportation of Supplies by Sea--Commercial Items (DFARS Case 2002-D019).......... 0750-AD89 619 Fish, Shellfish, or Seafood Products (DFARS Case 2002-D034)......................... 0750-AD91 620 Extension of Contract Goal for Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Certain 0750-AD96 Institutions of Higher Education (DFARS Case 2002-D038)............................. 621 Indian Incentive Program--Commercial Items (DFARS Case 2002-D033)................... 0750-AD97 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 622 Patent Rights--Ownership by the Contractor (Large Business) (DFARS Case 2001-D015).. 0750-AD72 623 Codification and Modification of Provision of Law Known as the ``Berry Amendment'' 0750-AD76 (DFARS Case 2002-D002).............................................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 624 Performance-Based Service Contracts Using Part 12 Procedures (DFARS Case 2000-D306). 0750-AD35 625 Enterprise Software Agreements (DFARS Case 2000-D023)............................... 0750-AD37 626 Performance of Security Functions (DFARS Case 2001-D018)............................ 0750-AD58 627 Competition Requirements for Purchase of Services Under Multiple Award Contracts 0750-AD71 (DFARS Case 2001-D017).............................................................. [[Page 30155]] 628 Exception for Acquisition of U.S.-Made End Products in Acquisitions Subject to the 0750-AD74 Trade Agreements Act (DFARS Case 2002-D008)......................................... 629 Foreign Military Sales Customer Involvement (DFARS Case 2002-D005).................. 0750-AD75 630 Acquisition Workforce Qualifications (DFARS Case 2002-D021)......................... 0750-AD77 631 Emergency Acquisitions in Regions Subject to Economic Sanctions (DFARS Case 2002- 0750-AD90 D031)............................................................................... 632 Extension of Mentor-Protege Program (DFARS Case 2002-D029).......................... 0750-AD92 633 Caribbean Basin Country--Honduras (DFARS Case 2002-D028)............................ 0750-AD94 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Defense Acquisition Regulations Council--Discontinued Entries -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Identification Title Date Comments Number -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0750-AD47 Restriction on Contingent Fees for Foreign Military Sales--Commercial Items (DFARS Case 10/11/2002 Withdrawn 2000-D029) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 634 Environmental Quality; Procedures for Implementing the National Environmental Policy 0710-AA42 Act (NEPA).......................................................................... 635 Clean Water Act Regulatory Definition of ``Waters of the United States''............ 0710-AA50 636 Regulatory Program of the Army Corps of Engineers and Historic Properties........... 0710-AA51 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 637 Natural Disaster Procedures: Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Activities of the 0710-AA47 Corps of Engineers.................................................................. 638 Programmatic Regulations for the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan.......... 0710-AA49 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 639 Regulatory Programs of the Corps of Engineers....................................... 0710-AA30 640 Regulatory Programs of the Corps of Engineers--Wetland Delineator Certification 0710-AA38 Program............................................................................. 641 Regulatory Programs of the Corps of Engineers, Endangered Species Act; Scope of 0710-AA43 Analysis............................................................................ 642 Cost-Sharing Requirements Under the Ability To Pay Provisions....................... 0710-AA44 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Department of the Navy--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 643 Use of Department of the Navy Aviation Facilities by Other Than United States 0703-AA48 Department of Defense Aircraft...................................................... 644 Policies and Responsibilities for Implementation of the National Environmental 0703-AA51 Policy Act Within the Department of the Navy........................................ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 30156]] Department of the Navy--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 645 Shipbuilding Capability Preservation Agreements..................................... 0703-AA50 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Department of the Navy--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 646 Professional Conduct of Attorneys Practicing Under the Supervision of the Judge 0703-AA70 Advocate General.................................................................... 647 United State Navy Regulations....................................................... 0703-AA71 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Department of the Air Force--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 648 Department of Defense Commercial Air Transportation Quality and Safety Review 0701-AA67 Program............................................................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 649 TRICARE Program; Inclusion of Anesthesiologist's Assistants as Authorized Providers; 0720-AA76 Coverage of Cardiac Rehabilitation in Freestanding Cardiac Rehabilitation Facilities 650 TRICARE; Changes Included in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 0720-AA77 2002 (NDAA-02) and a Technical Correction Included in the NDAA-03................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 651 Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Hospital 0720-AA20 Payment for Ambulatory Care (DoD 6010.8-R).......................................... 652 Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Exception 0720-AA41 to the CHAMPUS Dual Compensation/Conflict of Interest Provisions.................... 653 Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Prosthetic 0720-AA49 Devices............................................................................. 654 Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Double 0720-AA50 Coverage............................................................................ 655 Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); 0720-AA56 Establishment of an Appeals Process for TRICARE Claimcheck Denials.................. 656 Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Methodology 0720-AA57 for Coverage of NIH-Sponsored Clinical Trials....................................... 657 CHAMPUS/TRICARE; Implementation of the Pharmacy Benefits Program.................... 0720-AA63 658 Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services; Individual Case 0720-AA65 Management Program for Persons With Extraordinary Conditions (ICMP-PEC)............. 659 TRICARE; Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); 0720-AA66 Eligibility and Payment Procedures for CHAMPUS Beneficiaries Age 65 and Over........ 660 TRICARE; Prime Remote for Active Duty Family Members................................ 0720-AA68 661 Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Voluntary 0720-AA69 Disenrollment From the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP)........................ 662 Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS): Enuretic 0720-AA70 Devices, Breast Reconstructive Surgery, PFPWD Valid Authorization Period, Early Intervention Services............................................................... 663 TRICARE; Waiver of Certain TRICARE Deductibles; Clarification of the TRICARE Prime 0720-AA72 Enrollment Period................................................................... 664 TRICARE; Sub-Acute Care Program; Uniform Skilled Nursing Facility Benefit; Home 0720-AA73 Health Care Benefit; Adopting Medicare Payment Methods for Skilled Nursing Facilities and Home Health Care Providers........................................... [[Page 30157]] 665 TRICARE; CHAMPUS; Appeals and Hearings Procedures, Formal Review.................... 0720-AA74 666 TRICARE Program; Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children 0720-AA75 Overseas............................................................................ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 667 Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); TRICARE 0720-AA52 Program; Double Coverage; Third-Party Recoveries.................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Defense (DOD) Proposed Rule Stage Office of the Secretary (OS) _______________________________________________________________________ 573. STARS AND STRIPES (S&S) NEWSPAPER Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 113 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 246 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule establishes policies and assigns responsibilities for the Stars and Stripes (S&S) newspaper operations. It designates the Secretary of the Army as the DoD Executive Agent for nonappropriated fund support to S&S and designates the successor-in-interest to S&S. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/03 NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: R. Oleszewski, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary Phone: 703 428-0629 RIN: 0790-AG84 _______________________________________________________________________ 574. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES, AND CIVILIAN ENTERPRISE PUBLICATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 113 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 247 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures concerning authorized DoD Appropriated Funded (APF) newspapers and magazines, and Civilian Enterprise (CE) newspapers, magazines, guides, and installation maps (hereafter referred to as DoD publications) in support of the DoD Internal Information Program. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/03 NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: R. Oleszewski, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary Phone: 703 428-0629 RIN: 0790-AG85 _______________________________________________________________________ 575. DEVELOPMENT OF A MUNITIONS RESPONSE SITE PRIORITIZATION PROTOCOL Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 10 USC 2710 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 179 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: In response to section 311 of the Fiscal Year 2002 National Defense Authorization Act, the Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Installations & Environment), U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), proposes to develop a site prioritization protocol for assigning to each defense site (hereinafter, munitions response site) a relative priority for response activities related to unexploded ordnance, discarded military munitions, and munitions constituents. Section 311 lists specific factors to be included in the protocol. DoD is requesting input from interested parties on: (a) These factors; (b) any additional factors to consider in developing a site prioritization protocol; (c) how the proposed protocol should incorporate such factors as they relate to safety and environmental hazards; and (d) recommendations on any existing prioritization methods, models, or tools that should be evaluated. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 03/20/02 67 FR 12937 ANPRM Comment Period End 05/20/02 NPRM 05/00/03 NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined [[Page 30158]] Agency Contact: Patricia Ferrebee, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary Phone: 703 695-6107 RIN: 0790-AG94 _______________________________________________________________________ 576. [bull] TRANSACTIONS OTHER THAN CONTRACTS, GRANTS, OR COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS FOR PROTOTYPE PROJECTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 103-160 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 3 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule implements section 822 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002, Public Law 107-107. Section 822 provides for award of a follow-on production contract to traditional Defense contractors, without further competition, when the Other Transaction agreement for the prototype project provided for at least one-third non-Federal cost-share, consistent with law, and the Other Transaction agreement for the prototype project satisfies certain additional conditions of law. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/03 NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: David Boyd, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary Phone: 703 697-6710 RIN: 0790-AG97 _______________________________________________________________________ 577. [bull] DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA) PROGRAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 552 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 289 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule implements the Freedom of Information Act, as amended. It assigns responsibility for responding to written requests made pursuant to the Act and provides for the review required to determine the appropriateness of classification. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/03 NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Cathy Alphin, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary Phone: 703 428-1453 RIN: 0790-AH00 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Defense (DOD) Final Rule Stage Office of the Secretary (OS) _______________________________________________________________________ 578. NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION PROGRAM (NSEP) GRANTS TO INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION (DOD INSTRUCTION 1025.5) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 20 USC 1141(a) CFR Citation: 32 CFR 206 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 5, 1994. Abstract: The National Security Education Act provided for the National Security Education Program, the National Security Education Board, and a trust fund in the U.S. Treasury to provide all resources for the program. Under the Act, the Secretary is directed to carry out a program to award undergraduate scholarships, graduate fellowships, and grants to institutions of higher education. This rule is to inform those concerned with institutional grants to be offered under the 1994- 1995 pilot grants program of the preliminary guidelines. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule Effective 05/05/94 59 FR 26116 Interim Final Rule 05/19/94 59 FR 26116 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 07/18/94 Final Action 05/00/03 Final Action Effective 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Organizations Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Steve Door, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary Phone: 703 696-1991 Email: nsep@nsep.policy.osd.mil RIN: 0790-AF59 _______________________________________________________________________ 579. RESTORATION ADVISORY BOARDS (RABS) Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 5 USC 551 et seq; 10 USC 2705 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 202 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, September 15, 1996. Abstract: In accordance with the National Defense Authorization Acts for 1995 and 1996, the Department has prepared this rule for Restoration Advisory Boards (RABs). DoD has established RABs at over 200 installations and formerly used Defense sites which have environmental restoration programs for cleanup of contaminated sites. The purpose of the RAB is to facilitate public participation in restoration activities at operating and closing installations. The proposed rule is based on DoD's current policies for RABs, as well as DoD's experience in establishing and operating RABs over the past 2 years. [[Page 30159]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/06/96 61 FR 40764 NPRM Comment Period End 11/04/96 61 FR 40765 NPRM Extension of Comment Period11/19/96 61 FR 58803 NPRM Comment Period End 01/20/97 Final Action 05/00/03 Final Action Effective 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Patricia Ferrebee, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary Phone: 703 695-6107 RIN: 0790-AG31 _______________________________________________________________________ 580. SETTLING PERSONNEL AND GENERAL CLAIMS AND PROCESSING ADVANCE DECISION REQUESTS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 10 USC 2575; 10 USC 2771; 10 USC 4712; 10 USC 9712; 24 USC 420; 31 USC 3529; 31 USC 3702; 32 USC 714; 37 USC 554; ... CFR Citation: 32 CFR 281 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule proposes policy and assigns responsibilities for settling personnel and general claims and for processing requests for an advance decision. The Legislative Branch Appropriations Act of 1996 transferred to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) the Comptroller General's authority to settle claims. The OMB Director subsequently delegated some of these authorities to the Department of Defense (DoD). Later, the General Accounting Office Act of 1996 codified many of these delegations to the Secretary of Defense and others and transferred to the OMB Director the authority of the Comptroller General to waive uniformed service member and employee debts arising out of the erroneous payment of pay or allowances exceeding $1,500. The OMB Director subsequently delegated the authority to waive such debts of uniformed service members and DoD employees to the Secretary of Defense. The Secretary of Defense further delegated his claims settlement and waiver authorities to the General Counsel. This rule implements the reassignment of the Comptroller General's former duties within the Department of Defense with little impact on the public. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/14/02 67 FR 68956 NPRM Comment Period End 01/13/03 Final Action 05/00/03 Final Action Effective 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: Pending analysis of public comments and issuance of final regulations, DOHA intends to use the procedures and practices applicable to claims and waiver applications before the effective dates of the transfers of authority, June 30, 1996, and December 18, 1996, respectively, which are published in title 4, Code of Federal Regulations, chapter 1, subchapters C and G. See also 61 FR 50285, September 25, 1996; and 62 FR 5387, February 5, 1997. Agency Contact: Michael Hipple, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary Phone: 703 696-8510 Related RIN: Related To 0790-AG89, Related To 0790-AG90, Related To 0790-AG91 RIN: 0790-AG47 _______________________________________________________________________ 581. PERSONNEL SECURITY POLICIES FOR GRANTING ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED INFORMATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: EO 12968 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 147 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule is published to streamline security practices throughout the Government. Uniform adjudicative guidelines, investigative standards, and guidelines for temporary access are being established. This initiative will simplify security processing and allow the deserving public to obtain a security clearance in a faster, more efficient manner. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 01/30/98 63 FR 4572 Interim Final Rule Effective 03/24/98 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 03/31/98 Final Action 05/00/03 Final Action Effective 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Terence Thompson, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary Phone: 703 602-9969 RIN: 0790-AG54 _______________________________________________________________________ 582. NATIONAL POLICY ON RECIPROCITY OF FACILITIES AND GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF RECIPROCITY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: EO 12968 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 148 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule is published to make physical facilities available for reciprocal use in the storage of classified information. Once a facility has been certified as suitable for classified use by one organization, it may also be used by another for like purposes. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule Effective 09/16/97 63 FR 4580 Interim Final Rule 01/30/98 63 FR 4580 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 03/31/98 Final Action 05/00/03 Final Action Effective 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Terence Thompson, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary Phone: 703 602-9969 RIN: 0790-AG55 [[Page 30160]] _______________________________________________________________________ 583. NATIONAL POLICY ON TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCE COUNTERMEASURES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: EO 12968 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 149 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule is published to limit the use of technical surveillance countermeasures within the boundaries of the U.S. to cases where there is a reasonable showing of threat. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule Effective 09/16/97 63 FR 4582 Interim Final Rule 01/30/98 63 FR 4582 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 03/31/98 Final Action 05/00/03 Final Action Effective 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Terence Thompson, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary Phone: 703 602-9969 RIN: 0790-AG56 _______________________________________________________________________ 584. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS WITH INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, HOSPITALS, AND OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC 113 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 22; 32 CFR 32 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking is the Department of Defense portion of a multiple-agency action. The agencies are amending their rules implementing Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-110 ``Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non-Profit Organizations.'' The amendments to the rules incorporate updated language in Circular A-110 requiring Federal awarding agencies to ensure that all data produced under awards subject to the Circular are made available to the public through the procedures established under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). OMB updated the Circular language in this way in October 1999, in response to a provision in Public Law 105-277. With this rule amendment to 32 CFR parts 22 and 32, the Department of Defense therefore will maintain policies on access to data produced under awards subject to Circular A-110 that are consistent with the policies of other executive departments and agencies. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 03/16/00 65 FR 14405 Interim Final Rule Effective 04/17/00 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 05/15/00 Final Action 05/00/03 Final Action Effective 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Mark Herbst, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary Phone: 703 696-0372 Email: herbstm@acq.osd.mil RIN: 0790-AG76 _______________________________________________________________________ 585. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, HANDICAP, AND AGE IN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 794; 42 USC 2000d to 2000d-7; 42 USC 6101 to 6107; EO 12250 CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Department of Defense proposes to make amendments to its regulations implementing title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (title VI), section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972 (section 504), and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (Age Discrimination Act). Together, these statutes prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, and age in programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance. In 1988, the Civil Rights Restoration Act (CRRA) added definitions of ``program or activity'' and ``program'' to title VI and added a definition of ``program or activity'' to section 504 and the Age Discrimination Act. The added definitions were designed to clarify the broad scope of coverage of recipients' programs or activities under these statutes. The promulgation of this proposed regulation explicitly incorporates the CRRA's definition of ``program or activity'' and ``program'' into the Department of Defense's title VI, section 504, and Age Discrimination Act regulations. The Department of Defense's proposed regulation will be published as part of a joint notice of proposed rulemaking involving up to 24 Federal agencies. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/06/00 65 FR 76460 NPRM Comment Period End 01/05/01 Final Action 09/00/03 Final Action Effective 10/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Jerry Anderson, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary Phone: 703 695-0105 RIN: 0790-AG83 _______________________________________________________________________ 586. DOD GRANT AND AGREEMENT REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC 113 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 21; 32 CFR 22; 32 CFR 32; 32 CFR 34; 32 CFR 37 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Department of Defense (DoD) proposes to add a new part 37 to the DoD Grant and Agreement Regulations (DoDGARs) to incorporate policies and procedures for the award and administration of Technology Investment Agreements (TIAs). TIAs are a relatively new class of assistance instruments. DoD components use TIAs to support or stimulate defense research projects involving for-profit firms, especially commercial firms that do business primarily in the commercial [[Page 30161]] marketplace. The new part 37 therefore gives DoD agreements officers greater flexibility to negotiate award provisions in areas that can present barriers to those commercial firms (e.g., intellectual property, audits, and cost principles). This rule also proposes revisions to parts 21, 22, 32, and 34 of the DoDGARs to conform the rest of the DoDGARs with the proposed part 37. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/30/02 67 FR 21486 NPRM Comment Period End 07/01/02 Final Action 05/00/03 Final Action Effective 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Mark Herbst, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary Phone: 703 696-0372 Email: herbstm@acq.osd.mil RIN: 0790-AG87 _______________________________________________________________________ 587. PROCEDURES FOR SETTLING PERSONNEL AND GENERAL CLAIMS AND PROCESSING ADVANCE DECISION REQUESTS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 5 USC 552a; 10 USC 2575; 10 USC 2771; 10 USC 4712; 10 USC 9712; 24 USC 420; 31 USC 3529; 31 USC 3702; 32 USC 714; 37 USC 554; ... CFR Citation: 32 CFR 282 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule proposes policy and prescribes procedures for processing and settling personnel and general claims and for processing requests for an advance decision. The Legislative Branch Appropriations Act of 1996 transferred to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) the Comptroller General's authority to settle claims. The OMB Director subsequently delegated some of these authorities to the Department of Defense (DoD). Later, the General Accounting Office Act of 1996 codified many of these delegations to the Secretary of Defense and others and transferred to the OMB Director the authority of the Comptroller General to waive uniformed service member and employee debts arising out of the erroneous payment of pay or allowances exceeding $1,500. The OMB Director subsequently delegated the authority to waive such debts of uniformed service members and DoD employees to the Secretary of Defense. The Secretary of Defense further delegated his claims settlement and waiver authorities to the General Counsel. This rule implements the reassignments of the Comptroller General's former duties within the Department of Defense with little impact on the public. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/14/02 67 FR 68957 NPRM Comment Period End 01/13/03 67 FR 68958 Final Action 05/00/03 Final Action Effective 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michael Hipple, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary Phone: 703 696-8510 Related RIN: Related To 0790-AG47, Related To 0790-AG90, Related To 0790-AG91 RIN: 0790-AG89 _______________________________________________________________________ 588. WAIVER OF DEBTS RESULTING FROM ERRONEOUS PAYMENTS OF PAY AND ALLOWANCES (DOD DIRECTIVE 1340.21) Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 5 USC 5584; 10 USC 2774; 32 USC 716 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 283 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule proposes policy and assigns responsibilities for considering applications for the waiver of debts resulting from erroneous payments of pay and allowances (including travel and transportation allowances) to or on behalf of members of the Uniformed Services and civilian DoD employees. The Legislative Branch Appropriations Act of 1996 transferred to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) the Comptroller General's authority to settle claims. The OMB Director subsequently delegated some of these authorities to the Department of Defense (DoD). Later, the General Accounting Office Act of 1996 codified many of these delegations to the Secretary of Defense and others and transferred to the OMB Director the authority of the Comptroller General to waive uniformed service member and employee debts arising out of the erroneous payment of pay or allowances exceeding $1,500. The OMB Director subsequently delegated the authority to waive such debts of uniformed service members and DoD employees to the Secretary of Defense. The Secretary of Defense further delegated his claims settlement and waiver authorities to the General Counsel. This rule implements the reassignment of the Comptroller General's former duties within the Department of Defense with little impact on the public. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/14/02 67 FR 68963 NPRM Comment Period End 01/13/03 Final Action 05/00/03 Final Action Effective 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michael Hipple, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary Phone: 703 696-8510 Related RIN: Related To 0790-AG47, Related To 0790-AG89, Related To 0790-AG91 RIN: 0790-AG90 _______________________________________________________________________ 589. WAIVER PROCEDURES FOR DEBTS RESULTING FROM ERRONEOUS PAYMENTS OF PAY AND ALLOWANCES (DOD INSTRUCTION 1340.23) Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 5 USC 552a; 5 USC 2104; 5 USC 2105; 5 USC 5584; 10 USC 2774; 32 USC 716; ... CFR Citation: 32 CFR 284 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule proposes policy and prescribes procedures for considering waiver applications. The Legislative Branch Appropriations Act of 1996 transferred to the Director of the Office [[Page 30162]] of Management and Budget (OMB) the Comptroller General's authority to settle claims. The OMB Director subsequently delegated some of these authorities to the Department of Defense (DoD). Later, the General Accounting Office Act of 1996 codified many of these delegations to the Secretary of Defense and others and transferred to the OMB Director the authority of the Comptroller General to waive uniformed service member and employee debts arising out of the erroneous payment of pay or allowances exceeding $1,500. The OMB Director subsequently delegated the authority to waive such debts of uniformed service members and DoD employees to the Secretary of Defense. The Secretary of Defense further delegated his claims settlement and waiver authorities to the General Counsel. This rule implements the reassignment of the Comptroller General's former duties within the Department of Defense with little impact on the public. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/14/02 67 FR 68965 NPRM Comment Period End 01/13/03 Final Action 05/00/03 Final Action Effective 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michael Hipple, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary Phone: 703 696-8510 Related RIN: Related To 0790-AG47, Related To 0790-AG89, Related To 0790-AG90 RIN: 0790-AG91 _______________________________________________________________________ 590. VOLUNTARY STATE TAX WITHHOLDING FROM RETIRED PAY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 1045 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 78 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends 32 CFR part 78, Voluntary State Tax Withholding From Retired Pay, to comply with the Treasury Financial Manual, Volume 1, section 5060f. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Rule 05/00/03 Final Rule Effective 05/00/03 Final Rule Comment Period End 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Peter Dragon, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary Phone: 703 604-6350 RIN: 0790-AG93 _______________________________________________________________________ 591. NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY/CENTRAL SECURITY SERVICE (NSA/CSS) FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT PROGRAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 552 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 299 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule implements the Freedom of Information Act, as amended. It assigns responsibility for responding to written requests made pursuant to the Act and provides for the review required to determine the appropriateness of classification. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule Effective 08/05/02 Interim Final Rule 05/00/03 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Pamela Phillips, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary Phone: 301 688-6527 RIN: 0790-AG96 _______________________________________________________________________ 592. [bull] REVIEW OF THE MANUAL FOR COURTS-MARTIAL (DOD DIRECTIVE 5500.17) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: EO 12473; 10 USC 47 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 152 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Department of Defense promulgates procedures implementing Executive Order 12473, dated July 13, 1984, calling upon the Secretary of Defense to cause an annual review of the Manual for Courts-Martial (MCM) and to recommend to the President any appropriate amendments. Through the annual review process, the Secretary of Defense assists the President in fulfilling his rulemaking responsibilities under article 36 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ; chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code). Under the direction of the General Counsel of the Department of Defense, a Joint Service Committee on Military Justice (JSC) is established with responsibility to conduct the annual review and propose MCM amendments. The JSC also proposes amendments to the UCMJ, as necessary. This rule updates part 152 to title 32, Code of Federal Regulations, ``Review of the Manual for Courts-Martial,'' to reflect practice and procedures for conducting annual reviews and to change the annual review cycle from concluding with an annual report due to the General Counsel by December 31, instead of May 1. The change in the annual review cycle is due to legislative requirements on affecting JSC responsibilities. This interim rule is provided to afford a 60-day opportunity for public comment prior to issuing a final rule. This rule is intended only to improve the internal management of the Federal Government. It is not intended to create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law by any party against the United States, its agencies, its officers, or any person. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 05/00/03 Interim Final Rule Effective 05/00/03 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Robert E. Reed, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary [[Page 30163]] Phone: 703 695-1055 RIN: 0790-AG99 _______________________________________________________________________ 593. [bull] TRANSACTIONS OTHER THAN CONTRACTS, GRANTS, OR COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS FOR PROTOTYPE PROJECTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 103-160 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 3 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This final rule establishes the Department's audit policy for prototype projects that use ``other transaction'' authority. Representatives of the military departments, Defense agencies, and other DoD activities have agreed on a final rule that amends the proposed rule as a result of comments received. Section 845 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994, Public Law 103-160, as amended, authorizes the Secretary of a Military Department, the Director of Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, and any other official designated by the Secretary of Defense, to enter into transactions other than contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements in certain situations for prototype projects that are directly relevant to weapons or weapon systems proposed to be acquired or developed by the Department of Defense. Such transactions are commonly referred to as ``other transaction'' agreements for prototype projects. To the extent that a particular statute or regulation is limited in its applicability to the use of a procurement contract, it would generally not apply to ``other transactions'' for prototype projects. Part 3 to 32 CFR was established to codify policy pertaining to prototype ``other transactions'' that have a significant impact on the public and are subject to rulemaking. Additional guidance on prototype ``other transactions'' directed at Government officials can be found at the Defense Procurement web site at: http://www.osd.dp.mil Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/21/01 66 FR 58422 NPRM Comment Period End 01/22/02 Public Meeting 03/27/02 67 FR 9632 Final Action 05/00/03 Final Action Effective 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: David Boyd, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary Phone: 703 697-6710 Related RIN: Split From 0790-AG92 RIN: 0790-AH01 _______________________________________________________________________ 594. [bull] IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 740 OF THE WENDELL H. FORD AVIATION INVESTMENT AND REFORM ACT FOR THE 21ST CENTURY AND SECTION 1051 OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 106-181; PL 107-314 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 207 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule prescribes regulations to implement section 740 of the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century (Pub. L. 106-181) and section 1051 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 (Pub. L. 107-314). The regulations will establish procedures for the sale of excess Department of Defense aircraft to persons or entities that provide oil spill response services (including the application of oil dispersants by air) pursuant to an oil spill response plan that has been approved by the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 05/00/03 Interim Final Rule Effective 05/00/03 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Debra Bennett, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary Phone: 703 604-0098 Related RIN: Related To 0790-AG95 RIN: 0790-AH02 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Defense (DOD) Long-Term Actions Office of the Secretary (OS) _______________________________________________________________________ 595. FORMER SPOUSE PAYMENTS FROM RETIRED PAY; AMENDMENT (DOD DIRECTIVE 1340.16 AND DOD 7000.14-R, VOL 7, PART B) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 32 CFR 63 Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/06/95 60 FR 17507 NPRM Comment Period End 06/06/95 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Fiti Malufau Phone: 703 607-5061 Email: malufauf@cleveland.dfas.mil RIN: 0790-AG22 _______________________________________________________________________ 596. CLOSED, TRANSFERRED, AND TRANSFERRING RANGES CONTAINING MILITARY MUNITIONS Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 32 CFR 178 Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/26/97 62 FR 50796 Public Meetings Begin 10/22/97 Public Meetings End 12/10/97 [[Page 30164]] NPRM Comment Period End 12/26/97 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: John Selstrom Phone: 703 697-5372 RIN: 0790-AG46 _______________________________________________________________________ 597. GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NON-PROCUREMENT) AND GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTS) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 32 CFR 25; 32 CFR 26 Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/23/02 67 FR 3265 NPRM Comment Period End 03/25/02 67 FR 3267 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Mark Herbst Phone: 703 696-0372 Email: herbstm@acq.osd.mil RIN: 0790-AG86 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Defense (DOD) Completed Actions Office of the Secretary (OS) _______________________________________________________________________ 598. TEACHER AND TEACHER'S AIDE PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TROOPS TO TEACHERS) (DOD INSTRUCTION 1404.13) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 1151; 10 USC 1598; 10 USC 2410c CFR Citation: 32 CFR 254 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This program provides stipends to service members and eligible individuals losing Defense jobs and provides grants to local educational agencies who hire separated military members, terminated Department of Defense and Department of Energy employees, and displaced Defense contractor scientists and engineers as teachers and teacher aides. The intent of this program is to relieve shortages of elementary and secondary school teachers and teacher's aides through placement of qualified separating military, Department of Defense, and Department of Energy employees and displaced contractor employees in schools that serve a concentration of children from low-income families. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 02/15/94 59 FR 7213 Interim Final Rule Effective 02/22/94 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 04/18/94 Interim Final Rule Amendment Effective 11/25/94 60 FR 30188 Interim Final Rule Amendment 06/08/95 60 FR 30188 Interim Final Rule Amendment Comment Period End 08/07/95 60 FR 30188 Final Action 02/06/03 68 FR 6082 Final Action Effective 02/06/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Otto Thomas, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary Phone: 703 614-4074 Email: thomaso@pr.osd.mil RIN: 0790-AF71 _______________________________________________________________________ 599. IMPLEMENTATION OF WILDFIRE SUPPRESSION AIRCRAFT TRANSFER ACT OF 1996 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 2576 note CFR Citation: 32 CFR 171 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule adds regulations on the Implementation of Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act of 1996 back into the Code of Federal Regulations. This rule was published as an Interim Final Rule on June 1, 1999 (64 FR 29227), and was inadvertently removed on October 25, 2001 (66 FR 53957). The Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act of 1996 authorized the Department of Defense (DoD), during the period October 1, 1996, through September 30, 2000, to sell aircraft and aircraft parts to entities that contract with the Federal Government for the delivery of fire retardant by air in order to suppress wildfire. Public Law 106-398 (114 Stat. 1654A-89) extended the expiration date from September 30, 2000, to September 30, 2005. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 06/01/99 64 FR 29227 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 06/01/99 Interim Final Rule Effective 08/02/99 Final Action Effective 08/01/02 68 FR 8822 Final Action 02/26/03 68 FR 8822 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Debra Bennett, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary Phone: 703 604-0098 Related RIN: Related To 0790-AG60 RIN: 0790-AG95 _______________________________________________________________________ 600. [bull] DOD FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA) PROGRAM (DOD DIRECTIVE 5400.7) Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 5 USC 552 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 285 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule reflects administrative changes as a result of DoD reorganization. The rule also provides guidance to DoD on implementation of the amended law. [[Page 30165]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action Effective 06/17/02 68 FR 8825 Final Action 02/26/03 68 FR 8825 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: David Maier, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary Phone: 703 697-1160 RIN: 0790-AG98 _______________________________________________________________________ 601. [bull] DEPUTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 10 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 341 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule announces the authority of the Deputy Secretary of Defense, Dr. Paul Wolfowitz, to act for the Secretary of Defense and to exercise the powers of the Secretary of Defense upon any and all matters concerning which the Secretary of Defense is authorized to act pursuant to law. It further permits the Deputy Secretary to make specific delegations of this authority in appropriate cases. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action Effective 01/26/01 67 FR 42722 Final Action 06/25/02 67 FR 42722 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Mark Munson, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary Phone: 703 697-1143 RIN: 0790-AH03 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Defense (DOD) Proposed Rule Stage Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC) _______________________________________________________________________ 602. [bull] EFFICIENCY SAVINGS (DFARS CASE 2002-D022) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 242.76 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to add policies and procedures for the negotiation of advance agreements to permit DoD to share efficiency savings with contractors. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Case Opened 07/23/02 NPRM 05/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0131 Fax: 703 602-0350 Email: gail.cruz@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AD80 _______________________________________________________________________ 603. [bull] INFORMATION ASSURANCE (DFARS CASE 2002-D020) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 239.71; 48 CFR 252.239-7000 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to address requirements for information assurance in the acquisition of information technology. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Case Opened 06/25/02 NPRM 06/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0131 Fax: 703 602-0350 Email: gail.cruz@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AD86 _______________________________________________________________________ 604. [bull] FOLLOW-ON PRODUCTION CONTRACTS PROTOTYPE PROJECTS (DFARS CASE 2002-D023) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 107-107, sec 822 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 206.3 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 822 of the Fiscal Year 2002 National Defense Authorization Act. Section 822 specifies that a prototype project ``other transaction'' may provide for award of a follow-on production contract for a specific number of units at specific target prices. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Case Opened 07/24/02 NPRM 05/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0131 Fax: 703 602-0350 Email: gail.cruz@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AD88 _______________________________________________________________________ 605. [bull] CONTRACTING WITH FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES (DFARS CASE 2002- D040) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 107-314, sec 819 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 208.6 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, March 2, 2003. Statutory, March 2, 2003, for NPRM; May 31, 2003, for final action. [[Page 30166]] Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 819 of the Fiscal Year 2003 National Defense Authorization Act. Section 819 clarifies policy pertaining to the acquisition of products from Federal Prison Industries. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Case Opened 12/05/02 NPRM 06/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0131 Fax: 703 602-0350 Email: gail.cruz@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AD95 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Defense (DOD) Final Rule Stage Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC) _______________________________________________________________________ 606. INCREMENTAL FUNDING, FIXED-PRICE CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 90-037) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 232.7; 48 CFR 252.232 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to permit the use of incremental funding of fixed-price contracts under certain situations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Case Opened 09/26/90 Interim Final Rule 09/01/93 58 FR 46091 Final Action 05/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: This rulemaking was previously reported as RIN 0790-AE42. Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0131 Fax: 703 602-0350 Email: gail.cruz@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AA07 _______________________________________________________________________ 607. APPLICABILITY OF COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS TO PURCHASES FROM A REQUIRED SOURCE (DFARS CASE 2002-D003) Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: PL 107-107, sec 811 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 208.6; 48 CFR 210.0 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to require market research before purchasing any product from Federal Prison Industries (FPI) to determine whether the FPI product is comparable in price, quality, and time of delivery to products available from the private sector. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Case Opened 01/08/02 Interim Final Rule 04/26/02 67 FR 20687 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 06/25/02 Final Action 05/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0131 Fax: 703 602-0350 Email: gail.cruz@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AD57 _______________________________________________________________________ 608. ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION AND PROCESSING OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (DFARS CASE 2002-D001) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 106-398, sec 1008 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 232.70; 48 CFR 252.212-7001; 48 CFR 252.232 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 1, 2002, Implementation can be either an Interim Final Rule or a Final Rule. Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 1008 of the Fiscal Year 2001 National Defense Authorization Act, which requires that any claim for payment be submitted and processed electronically. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Case Opened 01/09/02 NPRM 05/31/02 67 FR 38057 NPRM Comment Period End 07/30/02 Interim Final Rule 02/21/03 68 FR 8450 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 04/22/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0131 Fax: 703 602-0350 Email: gail.cruz@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AD70 _______________________________________________________________________ 609. REWRITE OF DFARS PART 225 AND ASSOCIATED TEXT AND CLAUSES (DFARS CASE 2002-D009) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 206.303; 48 CFR 208.7203; 48 CFR 225; 48 CFR 242.302; 48 CFR 252.212; 48 CFR 212.301; 48 CFR 252.225 Legal Deadline: None [[Page 30167]] Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to rewrite part 225 to improve clarity and make procedures less complex, particularly for evaluation of foreign offers and customs duty. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Case Opened 03/22/02 NPRM 10/07/02 67 FR 62590 NPRM Comment Period End 12/06/02 Final Action 05/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0131 Fax: 703 602-0350 Email: gail.cruz@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AD73 _______________________________________________________________________ 610. [bull] THE INDIAN INCENTIVE CLAUSE--CONTRACT TYPES (DFARS CASE 2002-D013) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 252.226-7001 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to ensure that the Indian subcontracting incentives can be applied to all contract types. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Case Opened 06/11/02 NPRM 11/22/02 67 FR 70389 NPRM Comment Period End 01/21/03 Final Action 05/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0131 Fax: 703 602-0350 Email: gail.cruz@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AD78 _______________________________________________________________________ 611. [bull] WAIVER FOR PAYMENT BONDS ON COST-REIMBURSEMENT CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2002-D030) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 228.102 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to permit the use of alternative payment protections for fixed-price construction subcontracts between $25,000 and $100,000 issued under cost- reimbursement contracts. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Case Opened 10/03/02 NPRM 02/14/03 68 FR 7490 NPRM Comment Period End 04/15/03 Final Action 06/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0131 Fax: 703 602-0350 Email: gail.cruz@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AD79 _______________________________________________________________________ 612. [bull] APPROVAL OF SERVICE CONTRACTS AND TASK ORDERS (DFARS CASE 2002-D024) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 107-107, sec 801(b) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 237.170 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 801(b) of the Fiscal Year 2002 National Defense Authorization Act. Section 801(b) requires DoD to establish a management structure for the procurement of services. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Case Opened 08/02/02 Interim Final Rule 06/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0131 Fax: 703 602-0350 Email: gail.cruz@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AD81 _______________________________________________________________________ 613. [bull] CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE OF SECURITY-GUARD FUNCTIONS (DFARS CASE 2002-D042) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 107-314, sec 332 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 237.1 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 332 of the Fiscal Year 2003 National Defense Authorization Act. Section 332 provides temporary authority for contractor performance of security- guard functions at military installations or facilities to meet increased requirements since September 11, 2001. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Case Opened 12/12/02 Interim Final Rule 02/14/03 68 FR 7443 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 04/15/03 Final Action 06/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0131 Fax: 703 602-0350 Email: gail.cruz@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AD82 [[Page 30168]] _______________________________________________________________________ 614. [bull] PROVISIONAL AWARD-FEE PAYMENTS (DFARS CASE 2001-D013) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 216.405-2 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to provide overall guidance for the payment of provisional award fees under cost-plus- award-fee contracts. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Case Opened 08/29/01 NPRM 11/22/02 67 FR 70388 NPRM Comment Period End 01/21/03 Final Rule 06/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0131 Fax: 703 602-0350 Email: gail.cruz@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AD83 _______________________________________________________________________ 615. [bull] LIABILITY FOR LOSS UNDER VESSEL REPAIR AND ALTERATION CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2002-D016) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 252.217-7012 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to increase a contractor's liability for loss or damage under vessel repair and alteration contracts from $5,000 to $50,000 per incident. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Case Opened 06/17/02 NPRM 02/14/03 68 FR 7491 NPRM Comment Period End 04/15/03 Final Action 06/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0131 Fax: 703 602-0350 Email: gail.cruz@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AD84 _______________________________________________________________________ 616. [bull] PAYMENT WITHHOLDING (DFARS CASE 2002-D017) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 232.111; 48 CFR 252.232 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to remove the requirement for a contracting officer to routinely withhold 5 percent of payments due under a time-and-materials or labor-hour contract. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Case Opened 06/18/02 NPRM 02/28/03 68 FR 9627 NPRM Comment Period End 04/29/03 Final Action 06/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0131 Fax: 703 602-0350 Email: gail.cruz@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AD85 _______________________________________________________________________ 617. [bull] PURCHASE CARD INTERNAL CONTROLS (DFARS CASE 2002-D025) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 213.3 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to add policy on internal controls for proper use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Case Opened 08/02/02 NPRM 12/20/02 67 FR 77955 NPRM Comment Period End 02/18/03 Final Action 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0131 Fax: 703 602-0350 Email: gail.cruz@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AD87 _______________________________________________________________________ 618. [bull] TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEA--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DFARS CASE 2002-D019) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 252.212-7001(b) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to add an alternate version of a clause, pertaining to the transportation of supplies by sea, for use in contracts for commercial items at or below the simplified acquisition threshold. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Case Opened 06/24/02 NPRM 10/25/02 67 FR 65528 NPRM Comment Period End 12/24/02 Final Action 05/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0131 Fax: 703 602-0350 Email: gail.cruz@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AD89 [[Page 30169]] _______________________________________________________________________ 619. [bull] FISH, SHELLFISH, OR SEAFOOD PRODUCTS (DFARS CASE 2002-D034) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 107-248, sec 8136 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.7002-2; 48 CFR 252.212-7001; 48 CFR 252.225- 7012 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 8136 of the Fiscal Year 2003 Defense Appropriations Act. Section 8136 requires the acquisition of domestic fish, shellfish, and seafood. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Case Opened 10/28/02 Interim Final Rule 02/14/03 68 FR 7441 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 04/15/03 Final Action 06/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0131 Fax: 703 602-0350 Email: gail.cruz@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AD91 _______________________________________________________________________ 620. [bull] EXTENSION OF CONTRACT GOAL FOR SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESSES AND CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION (DFARS CASE 2002-D038) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 107-314, sec 816 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219.0; 48 CFR 226.70 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 816 of the Fiscal Year 2003 National Defense Authorization Act. Section 816 extends, through September 30, 2006, the 5 percent goal for contract awards to small disadvantaged businesses, historically black colleges and universities, and minority institutions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Case Opened 12/05/02 Final Rule 05/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0131 Fax: 703 602-0350 Email: gail.cruz@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AD96 _______________________________________________________________________ 621. [bull] INDIAN INCENTIVE PROGRAM--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DFARS CASE 2002- D033) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 107-248, sec 8021 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 226.1; 48 CFR 252.226-7001 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 8021 of the Fiscal Year 2003 Defense Appropriations Act. Section 8021 expands the applicability of the Indian Incentive Program to contracts for commercial items. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Case Opened 10/25/02 Interim Final Rule 06/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0131 Fax: 703 602-0350 Email: gail.cruz@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AD97 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Defense (DOD) Long-Term Actions Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC) _______________________________________________________________________ 622. PATENT RIGHTS--OWNERSHIP BY THE CONTRACTOR (LARGE BUSINESS) (DFARS CASE 2001-D015) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 227.3; 48 CFR 252.227 Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Case Opened 10/09/01 NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz Phone: 703 602-0131 Fax: 703 602-0350 Email: gail.cruz@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AD72 _______________________________________________________________________ 623. CODIFICATION AND MODIFICATION OF PROVISION OF LAW KNOWN AS THE ``BERRY AMENDMENT'' (DFARS CASE 2002-D002) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.7002; 48 CFR 252.212-7001; 48 CFR 252.225-7012 Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Case Opened 01/08/02 Interim Final Rule 04/26/02 67 FR 20697 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 06/25/02 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz Phone: 703 602-0131 Fax: 703 602-0350 [[Page 30170]] Email: gail.cruz@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AD76 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Defense (DOD) Completed Actions Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC) _______________________________________________________________________ 624. PERFORMANCE-BASED SERVICE CONTRACTS USING PART 12 PROCEDURES (DFARS CASE 2000-D306) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 106-398, sec 821(b) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 212.102; 48 CFR 237.601 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 27, 2001, Implementation can be either an Interim Final Rule or a Final Rule. Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 821(b) of the Fiscal Year 2001 National Defense Authorization Act, which authorizes the Department of Defense to treat performance-based service contracts/task orders valued at $5 million or less as contracts for commercial items if certain conditions are met. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Case Opened 11/08/00 Interim Final Rule 12/06/01 66 FR 63335 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 02/04/02 Final Action 10/25/02 67 FR 65512 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0131 Fax: 703 602-0350 Email: gail.cruz@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AD35 _______________________________________________________________________ 625. ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE AGREEMENTS (DFARS CASE 2000-D023) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 208.001; 48 CFR 208.74; 48 CFR 239.101; 48 CFR 251.102; 48 CFR 252.251 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to add guidance on acquiring commercially available software. These revisions implement the Department of Defense Chief Information Officer Guidance and Policy Memorandum Number 12-8430, dated July 26, 2000, entitled ``Acquiring Commercially Available Software.'' Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Case Opened 10/03/00 NPRM 01/29/02 67 FR 4231 NPRM Comment Period End 04/01/02 Final Action 10/25/02 67 FR 65509 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0131 Fax: 703 602-0350 Email: gail.cruz@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AD37 _______________________________________________________________________ 626. PERFORMANCE OF SECURITY FUNCTIONS (DFARS CASE 2001-D018) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 107-56, sec 1010 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 237.1 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 1010 of the USA Patriot Act. Section 1010 permits DoD to contract for security functions at military installations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Case Opened 12/04/01 Interim Final Rule 03/14/02 67 FR 11438 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 05/13/02 Final Action 08/30/02 67 FR 55730 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0131 Fax: 703 602-0350 Email: gail.cruz@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AD58 _______________________________________________________________________ 627. COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS FOR PURCHASE OF SERVICES UNDER MULTIPLE AWARD CONTRACTS (DFARS CASE 2001-D017) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 107-107, sec 803 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 208.4; 48 CFR 216.5 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 26, 2002, Implementation can be either an Interim Final Rule or a Final Rule. Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 803 of the Fiscal Year 2002 National Defense Authorization Act, which requires competition in the purchase of services under multiple award contracts. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Case Opened 11/16/01 NPRM 04/01/02 67 FR 15351 NPRM Comment Period End 05/06/02 Final Action 10/25/02 67 FR 65505 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal [[Page 30171]] Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0131 Fax: 703 602-0350 Email: gail.cruz@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AD71 _______________________________________________________________________ 628. EXCEPTION FOR ACQUISITION OF U.S.-MADE END PRODUCTS IN ACQUISITIONS SUBJECT TO THE TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT (DFARS CASE 2002-D008) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.001; 48 CFR 225.003; 48 CFR 225.103; 48 CFR 225.402; 48 CFR 225.502; 48 CFR 225.504; 48 CFR 225.1101; 48 CFR 225.7501; 48 CFR 252.225 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to implement the determination of USD (AT&L) that, for procurements subject to the Trade Agreements Act, it would be inconsistent with the public interest to apply the Buy American Act to U.S.-made end products that are substantially transformed in the United States. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Case Opened 03/22/02 NPRM 07/30/02 67 FR 49278 NPRM Comment Period End 09/30/02 Final Action 12/20/02 67 FR 77937 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0131 Fax: 703 602-0350 Email: gail.cruz@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AD74 _______________________________________________________________________ 629. FOREIGN MILITARY SALES CUSTOMER INVOLVEMENT (DFARS CASE 2002-D005) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.7304 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to add policy regarding the participation of foreign military sales customers in the development of contracts that DoD awards on their behalf. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Case Opened 01/18/02 NPRM 04/26/02 67 FR 20713 NPRM Comment Period End 06/25/02 Final Action 11/22/02 67 FR 70323 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0131 Fax: 703 602-0350 Email: gail.cruz@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AD75 _______________________________________________________________________ 630. ACQUISITION WORKFORCE QUALIFICATIONS (DFARS CASE 2002-D021) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 107-107, sec 824 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 201.603-2 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 824 of the Fiscal Year 2002 National Defense Authorization Act, which contains qualification requirements for contracting professionals. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Case Opened 06/26/02 Final Action 10/25/02 67 FR 65509 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0131 Fax: 703 602-0350 Email: gail.cruz@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AD77 _______________________________________________________________________ 631. [bull] EMERGENCY ACQUISITIONS IN REGIONS SUBJECT TO ECONOMIC SANCTIONS (DFARS CASE 2002-D031) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 225.701-70 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to implement a license from the Department of the Treasury that authorizes DoD personnel to make emergency acquisitions in direct support of U.S. or allied forces deployed in military contingency, humanitarian, or peacekeeping operations in a country or region subject to economic sanctions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Case Opened 10/16/02 Final Rule 02/14/03 68 FR 7441 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0131 Fax: 703 602-0350 Email: gail.cruz@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AD90 _______________________________________________________________________ 632. [bull] EXTENSION OF MENTOR-PROTEGE PROGRAM (DFARS CASE 2002-D029) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 107-107, sec 812 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 219.7104 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to implement section 812 of the Fiscal Year 2002 National [[Page 30172]] Defense Authorization Act, which extends the DoD Pilot Mentor-Protege Program to September 30, 2005. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Case Opened 09/23/02 Final Action 12/20/02 67 FR 77936 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0131 Fax: 703 602-0350 Email: gail.cruz@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AD92 _______________________________________________________________________ 633. [bull] CARIBBEAN BASIN COUNTRY--HONDURAS (DFARS CASE 2002-D028) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 421 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 252.225-7007; 48 CFR 252.225-7021 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Modifies the Defense FAR Supplement to add Honduras to the list of Caribbean Basin countries in accordance with a determination of the U.S. Trade Representative. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Case Opened 08/27/02 Final Action 10/25/02 67 FR 65514 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Noranzie (Gail) Cruz, Department of Defense, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, Attn: IMD 3C132, OUSD AT&L, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062 Phone: 703 602-0131 Fax: 703 602-0350 Email: gail.cruz@osd.mil RIN: 0750-AD94 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Defense (DOD) Proposed Rule Stage U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) _______________________________________________________________________ 634. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY; PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 4321 et seq; 40 CFR 1500.6 CFR Citation: 33 CFR 230 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The purpose of this regulatory revision is to clarify and provide additional guidance for Corps NEPA requirements for activities at Federal water resource development projects and lands. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/03 NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/04 Final Action 10/00/04 Final Action Effective 02/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Forrester Einarsen, Biologist, Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Office of Environmental Policy (CECW-PC), 441 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20314-1000 Phone: 202 761-4589 RIN: 0710-AA42 _______________________________________________________________________ 635. [bull] CLEAN WATER ACT REGULATORY DEFINITION OF ``WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES'' Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1361 CWA sec 501; 33 USC 1362 CWA sec 502 CFR Citation: 33 CFR 328; 40 CFR 110, 112, 116, 117, 122, 230, 232; 40 CFR 257, 300, 401 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: An Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Clean Water Act Regulatory Definition of ``Waters of the United States'' was published jointly by USEPA and the Department of the Army on January 15, 2003, to solicit public input pertaining to ``isolated, intrastate, non-navigable waters and wetlands'' and their jurisdictional status under the Clean Water Act (CWA). The existing regulations contain language asserting jurisdiction over such waters, however, on January 9, 2001, for the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (SWANCC) case, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the scope of ``waters of the United States'' protected under the CWA did not extend to these waters and wetlands based solely on the use or potential use by migratory birds. While SWANCC did not actually invalidate existing regulations under the CWA, the decision does establish limitations on their use. Rulemaking is necessary to address the Court's decision, clarify the jurisdictional status of waters and wetlands, improve the definitions of tributaries and adjacency, address the jurisdictional status of man-made conveyances, and provide more specificity regarding CWA jurisdiction for entities (e.g., industrial, commercial, governmental) that discharge pollutants, including dredged or fill material, to isolated intrastate surface waters or wetlands. Small entities or State/local/Tribal governments might be affected by a change in the regulatory definition of ``waters of the United States'' if they are regulated under or help administer CWA programs affecting such waters; e.g., sections 402, 404, and 311. Significant impacts on such entities or governments are not anticipated, as the proposed regulatory revisions would be consistent with the Supreme Court ruling. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 01/15/03 68 FR 1991 ANPRM Comment Period End 03/03/03 NPRM 10/00/03 NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/03 Final Action 06/00/04 Final Action Effective 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No [[Page 30173]] Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Thaddeus J. Rugiel, Regulatory Program Manager, Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, CECW-OR (3G65), 441 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20314-1000 Phone: 202 761-4595 Fax: 202 761-4150 Email: thaddeus.j.rugiel@hq02.usace.army.mil RIN: 0710-AA50 _______________________________________________________________________ 636. [bull] REGULATORY PROGRAM OF THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS AND HISTORIC PROPERTIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 33 USC 401; 33 USC 403; 33 USC 1344; 33 USC 1413 CFR Citation: 33 CFR 325 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: In 1990, the Corps published its final regulations regarding the protection of historic properties and compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and other historic preservation laws. Since those final regulations were published, the NHPA was amended in 1992, and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's implementing regulations at 36 CFR 800 have been revised substantially. The Corps will revise appendix C of 33 CFR 325 to conform to it regulations to the NHPA, as amended. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/03 NPRM Comment Period End 11/00/03 Final Action 06/00/04 Final Action Effective 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: David B. Olson, Regulatory Program Manager, Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, CECW-OR (3E76), 441 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20314-1000 Phone: 202 761-4598 Fax: 202 761-4150 Email: david.b.olson@hq02.usace.army.mil RIN: 0710-AA51 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Defense (DOD) Final Rule Stage U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) _______________________________________________________________________ 637. NATURAL DISASTER PROCEDURES: PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND RECOVERY ACTIVITIES OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 33 USC 701 CFR Citation: 33 CFR 203 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This revision of 33 CFR 203 is necessary to reflect current policy, add features required by the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-303), and streamline certain procedures concerning Corps authority for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery activities. Public Law 104-303 additions are the option of a nonstructural alternative to structural levee repairs for damage caused by flood events and the provision of a levee owners' manual. Other changes include a change in the cost share provision for rehabilitation of Federal and non-Federal flood control works, expansion of investigation ability for potential Advance Measures work, and a streamlined approach for requests for assistance from Native American tribes and Alaska Native Corporations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/26/02 67 FR 8748 NPRM Comment Period End 04/29/02 Final Action 11/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: George Gilmore, Program Manager, Public Law 84-99, Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, CECW-OE (3F68), 441 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20314-1000 Phone: 202 761-4561 Fax: 202 761-1685 Email: robert.k.grubbs@usace.army.mil RIN: 0710-AA47 _______________________________________________________________________ 638. PROGRAMMATIC REGULATIONS FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE EVERGLADES RESTORATION PLAN Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: PL 106-541 CFR Citation: 33 CFR 385 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 11, 2002. Abstract: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was directed by Congress in section 601 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106-541, 114 Stat. 2680) to develop a Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (Plan) to restore and preserve south Florida's natural ecosystem, while enhancing water supplies and maintaining flood protection. To guide the development of the Plan, Congress also directed the Secretary of the Army, after notice and opportunity for public comment, to develop and implement Programmatic Regulations within 2 years (NLT December 11, 2002). The Programmatic Regulations will establish a process for developing project implementation reports, project cooperation agreements, and project operating manuals that will ensure the goals and the objectives of the Plan are achieved. The regulations also will establish procedures developing and using any new information resulting from ecosystem changes or unforeseen circumstances in accordance with the principles of adaptive management contained in the Plan. Finally, the Programmatic Regulations will facilitate the re-establishment and protection of the natural system consistent with the interim and final goals of the Plan while providing thorough evaluation points during the 30-year project implementation schedule. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/02/02 67 FR 50540 [[Page 30174]] NPRM Comment Period End 10/01/02 Final Action 05/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal, Local Agency Contact: Chip Smith, Assistant for Environmental, Tribal, and Regulatory Affairs, Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 108 Army Pentagon 3E427, Washington, DC 20310-0108 Phone: 703 693-3655 Fax: 703 697-8433 Email: chip.smith@hqda.army.mil RIN: 0710-AA49 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Defense (DOD) Long-Term Actions U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) _______________________________________________________________________ 639. REGULATORY PROGRAMS OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 33 CFR 320 to 331 Timetable: Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Thaddeus J. Rugiel Phone: 202 761-4595 Fax: 202 761-4150 Email: thaddeus.j.rugiel@hq02.usace.army.mil RIN: 0710-AA30 _______________________________________________________________________ 640. REGULATORY PROGRAMS OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS--WETLAND DELINEATOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 33 CFR 320; 33 CFR 323; 33 CFR 325; 33 CFR 328; 33 CFR 333 Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/14/95 60 FR 13654 NPRM Comment Period End 04/13/95 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Thaddeus J. Rugiel Phone: 202 761-4595 Fax: 202 761-4150 Email: thaddeus.j.rugiel@hq02.usace.army.mil RIN: 0710-AA38 _______________________________________________________________________ 641. REGULATORY PROGRAMS OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS, ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT; SCOPE OF ANALYSIS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 33 CFR 325 Timetable: Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Thaddeus J. Rugiel Phone: 202 761-4595 Fax: 202 761-4150 Email: thaddeus.j.rugiel@hq02.usace.army.mil RIN: 0710-AA43 _______________________________________________________________________ 642. COST-SHARING REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE ABILITY TO PAY PROVISIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 33 CFR 241 Timetable: Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Harry M. Shoudy Phone: 202 761-4612 Email: harry.m.shoudy@hq02.usace.army.mil RIN: 0710-AA44 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Defense (DOD) Final Rule Stage Department of the Navy (NAVY) _______________________________________________________________________ 643. USE OF DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY AVIATION FACILITIES BY OTHER THAN UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AIRCRAFT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 49 USC 1507 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 766 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This part establishes the policy and procedures for the use of Navy and Marine Corps aviation facilities by aircraft other than United States Department of Defense aircraft. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/01/94 59 FR 61561 NPRM Comment Period End 01/03/95 Final Action 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Dan Bartlett, Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, N885F, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, 2000 Navy Pentagon, Washington, DC 20350-2000 Phone: 703 604-7707 Fax: 703 604-6969 RIN: 0703-AA48 [[Page 30175]] _______________________________________________________________________ 644. POLICIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 49 USC 44502 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 775 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Department of the Navy is revising its regulations, which establish the responsibilities and procedures for complying with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This revision clarifies when certain Department of the Navy actions must be studied to determine their effect on the human environment and what types of activities are excluded from the NEPA documentation requirements. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/09/99 64 FR 37069 NPRM Comment Period End 09/07/99 Final Action 06/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Tom Egeland, Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Installations and Environment), 2000 Navy Pentagon, Washington, DC 20350-2000 Phone: 703 588-6671 RIN: 0703-AA51 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Defense (DOD) Long-Term Actions Department of the Navy (NAVY) _______________________________________________________________________ 645. SHIPBUILDING CAPABILITY PRESERVATION AGREEMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 5231 (New) Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 12/22/97 62 FR 66826 Interim Final Rule Effective 12/22/97 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 02/20/98 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Clarence Belton Phone: 703 602-2807 Email: belton.clarence@hq.navy.mil RIN: 0703-AA50 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Defense (DOD) Completed Actions Department of the Navy (NAVY) _______________________________________________________________________ 646. [bull] PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT OF ATTORNEYS PRACTICING UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 6011 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 776 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This final rule amends regulations concerning the professional conduct of attorneys practicing law under the cognizance and supervision of the Judge Advocate General of the Navy by incorporating several changes and revising the regulations. This revision will ensure the professional supervision of judge advocates, military trial and appellate military judges, and other lawyers who practice in the Department of the Navy proceedings and other legal programs. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 11/21/02 67 FR 70164 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: LCDR Jason Terry Baltimore, DON Alternate Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, Office of the Judge Advocate General, 1322 Patterson Avenue SE, Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5066 Phone: 703 604-8208 Fax: 703 604-6955 Email: baltimore.jason@hq.navy.mil RIN: 0703-AA70 _______________________________________________________________________ 647. [bull] UNITED STATE NAVY REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 6011 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 700 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Department of Navy is amending the Navy Regulations, incorporating new subparts and modifying some existing subparts. This revision will allow the published Navy Regulations to comport with the 1990 Navy Regulations currently in use. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 01/21/03 68 FR 2697 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: LCDR Jason Terry Baltimore, DON Alternate Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, Office of the Judge Advocate General, 1322 Patterson Avenue SE, Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5066 Phone: 703 604-8208 Fax: 703 604-6955 Email: baltimore.jason@hq.navy.mil RIN: 0703-AA71 [[Page 30176]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Defense (DOD) Completed Actions Department of the Air Force (AF) _______________________________________________________________________ 648. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMMERCIAL AIR TRANSPORTATION QUALITY AND SAFETY REVIEW PROGRAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 8013; 10 USC 2640 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 861 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Department of Air Force proposes to revise the Department of Defense (DoD) Commercial Transportation Quality and Safety Review Program. The current version of the program is being updated to reflect current and anticipated policies. Department of Defense Directive 4500.53, DoD Commercial Air Transportation Quality and Safety Review Program, charges the Commander-in-Chief (CINC), United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), with ensuring the establishment of safety requirements and criteria for evaluating civil air carriers and operators providing air transportation and operational support services to DoD. It also charges the CINC with ensuring the establishment of a Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB) and providing policy guidance and direction for its operation. Part 861 establishes DoD quality and safety criteria for air carriers providing or seeking to provide air transportation and, at the discretion of the CARB or higher authority, operational support services to DoD. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/05/02 67 FR 56777 NPRM Comment Period End 09/20/02 Final Action 10/28/02 67 FR 65698 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Merlin Lyman, Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force, HQ, AMC/DOB, Air Mobility Command, 402 Scott Drive, Scott AFB, IL 62225-5302 Phone: 618 229-4801 RIN: 0701-AA67 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Defense (DOD) Proposed Rule Stage Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs (DODOASHA) _______________________________________________________________________ 649. [bull] TRICARE PROGRAM; INCLUSION OF ANESTHESIOLOGIST'S ASSISTANTS AS AUTHORIZED PROVIDERS; COVERAGE OF CARDIAC REHABILITATION IN FREESTANDING CARDIAC REHABILITATION FACILITIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule establishes a new category of provider as an authorized TRICARE provider, and it increases the settings where cardiac rehabilitation can be covered as a TRICARE benefit. It recognizes anesthesiologist's assistants as authorized providers under certain circumstances. It also authorizes cardiac rehabilitation services, which are already a covered TRICARE benefit when provided by hospitals, to be provided in freestanding cardiac rehabilitation facilities. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/03 NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Stephen Isaacson, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs Phone: 303 676-3572 Email: stephen.isaacson@tma.osd.mil RIN: 0720-AA76 _______________________________________________________________________ 650. [bull] TRICARE; CHANGES INCLUDED IN THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002 (NDAA-02) AND A TECHNICAL CORRECTION INCLUDED IN THE NDAA-03 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule proposes several changes to the TRICARE program that were enacted by Congress in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (NDAA-02), Public Law 107-107 (December 28, 2001). Specifically, (1) revisions to the definition of durable medical equipment (DME); (2) adoption of the same pricing methods for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) as are in effect for the Medicare program; (3) clarification that rehabilitative therapy is a TRICARE benefit; (4) addition of augmentative communication devices (ACD)/speech generating devices (SGD) as a TRICARE benefit; (5) addition of hearing aids for family members of active duty members as a TRICARE benefit; (6) revisions to the definition of prosthetics; (7) permanent authority for transitional health care for certain members separated from active duty; and (8) revisions to the time period of eligibility for transitional health care. This rule also addresses a technical correction found in section 706 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 (NDAA-03), Public Law 107-62, relating to transitional health care for dependents of certain members separated from active duty. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/03 NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ann N. Fazzini, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs Phone: 303 676-3803 RIN: 0720-AA77 [[Page 30177]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Defense (DOD) Final Rule Stage Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs (DODOASHA) _______________________________________________________________________ 651. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES (CHAMPUS); HOSPITAL PAYMENT FOR AMBULATORY CARE (DOD 6010.8-R) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule establishes a new payment method for ambulatory care (other than ambulatory surgery) provided by hospitals to CHAMPUS beneficiaries under which payment amounts would be based on the cost of the service rather than on the billed charge as at present. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/20/94 59 FR 3046 NPRM Comment Period End 03/21/94 Final Action 05/00/03 Final Action Effective 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Steve Lillie, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs Phone: 703 681-3628 Email: steve.lillie@tma.osd.mil RIN: 0720-AA20 _______________________________________________________________________ 652. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES (CHAMPUS); EXCEPTION TO THE CHAMPUS DUAL COMPENSATION/CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROVISIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Currently, any individual who is a civilian employee of the United States Government cannot be authorized by CHAMPUS as a provider of medical services. We propose to provide an exception to this prohibition to permit these individuals to be authorized CHAMPUS providers if they meet three conditions. First, they must be employed by the Government agency on a part-time basis, that is, less than 20 hours per week. Second, the Agency must certify that unique or special circumstances detrimental to the delivery of quality health care exist that can be overcome only by employing part-time, non-Government physicians. Third, the Agency and the physician must certify that they understand and have taken appropriate measures to avoid violation of Standards of Conduct, dual compensation, and conflict of interest requirements including protection against referral of patients to the employee's private practice. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/26/97 62 FR 45196 NPRM Comment Period End 10/27/97 Final Action 05/00/03 Final Action Effective 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Stephen Isaacson, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs Phone: 303 676-3572 Email: stephen.isaacson@tma.osd.mil RIN: 0720-AA41 _______________________________________________________________________ 653. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES (CHAMPUS); PROSTHETIC DEVICES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule implements section 702 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Pub. L. 105-85), which authorizes purchase of prosthetic devices, as determined by the Secretary of Defense, to be necessary because of significant conditions resulting from trauma, congenital anomalies, or disease. The Act changes the existing limited provisions for prosthetic devices, expands coverage to include cost sharing of other prostheses; e.g., noses, ears, and fingers. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule Effective 05/20/99 64 FR 45453 Interim Final Rule 08/20/99 64 FR 45453 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 10/19/99 Final Action 05/00/03 Final Action Effective 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Margaret Brown, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs Phone: 303 676-3581 Fax: 303 676-3579 Email: margaret.brown@tma.osd.mil RIN: 0720-AA49 _______________________________________________________________________ 654. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES (CHAMPUS); DOUBLE COVERAGE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule clarifies our double coverage policy for non- institutional claims for beneficiaries with primary health insurance. TRICARE network, non-network but participating, and non-participating providers are all reimbursed differently under current procedures. This has had the unintended effect of discouraging TRICARE network participation since non-network but participating providers receive the most favorable treatment with respect to double coverage calculations. The Department proposes to revise double coverage reimbursement calculations by reimbursing all providers up to 100 percent of the CHAMPUS Maximum Allowable Charge after the primary health insurance has paid, or 115 percent for nonparticipating providers. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/17/99 64 FR 32451 NPRM Comment Period End 08/16/99 Final Action 05/00/03 Final Action Effective 07/00/03 [[Page 30178]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: LTC Kathleen Larkin, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs Phone: 703 681-3628 Email: kathleen.larkin@tma.osd.mil RIN: 0720-AA50 _______________________________________________________________________ 655. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES (CHAMPUS); ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APPEALS PROCESS FOR TRICARE CLAIMCHECK DENIALS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule implements section 714 of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 1999, which requires the establishment of an appeals process for denials by TRICARE Claimcheck (TCC) or any similar software system. This rule enhances the current appeals process by adding an additional level of appeal conducted at the TRICARE Management Activity (TMA) and by codifying the entire process in this part. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/13/00 65 FR 2085 NPRM Comment Period End 03/13/00 Final Action 05/00/03 Final Action Effective 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Donald Wagner, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs Phone: 303 676-3411 RIN: 0720-AA56 _______________________________________________________________________ 656. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES (CHAMPUS); METHODOLOGY FOR COVERAGE OF NIH-SPONSORED CLINICAL TRIALS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule modifies the general prohibition against CHAMPUS cost-sharing of unproven drugs, devices, and medical treatments or procedures by adding a provision allowing a waiver of the prohibition in connection with clinical trials sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, if it is determined that such a waiver will promote access by covered beneficiaries to promising new treatments and contribute to the development of such treatments. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/31/00 65 FR 34627 NPRM Comment Period End 07/31/00 Final Rule 01/31/01 66 FR 8365 Final Rule Withdrawn 02/07/01 66 FR 9199 Final Rule Effective 03/02/01 66 FR 8365 Final Action 05/00/03 Final Action Effective 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Steve Lillie, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs Phone: 703 681-3628 Email: steve.lillie@tma.osd.mil RIN: 0720-AA57 _______________________________________________________________________ 657. CHAMPUS/TRICARE; IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PHARMACY BENEFITS PROGRAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule is designed to implement section 701 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000. This rule establishes procedures for the inclusion of pharmaceutical agents on a Uniform Formulary based upon relative clinical effectiveness and cost effectiveness; establishes cost-sharing requirements, including a tiered co-payment structure, for generic, formulary and non-formulary pharmaceutical agents; establishes procedures to assure the availability of pharmaceutical agents not included on the Uniform Formulary to eligible beneficiaries at the non-formulary cost-share tier; establishes procedures to receive pharmaceutical agents not included on the Uniform Formulary, but considered clinically necessary, under the same terms and conditions as an agent on the Uniform Formulary; establishes procedures to assure the availability of clinically appropriate non-formulary pharmaceutical agents to members of the Uniformed Services; establishes procedures for prior authorization when required; and establishes a Department of Defense Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee (DoD P&T Committee) and a Uniform Formulary Beneficiary Advisory Panel. Other administrative amendments are also made to clarify specific policies that relate to the program. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/12/02 67 FR 17948 NPRM Comment Period End 06/11/02 Final Action 05/00/03 Final Action Effective 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Mike Kottyan, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs Phone: 303 676-3520 RIN: 0720-AA63 _______________________________________________________________________ 658. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES; INDIVIDUAL CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR PERSONS WITH EXTRAORDINARY CONDITIONS (ICMP-PEC) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Department of Defense proposes to amend its regulations of the [[Page 30179]] Individual Case Management Program (ICMP) to implement requirements stipulated by section 703 of the Fiscal Year 2000 National Defense Authorization Act, section 8118 of the Fiscal Year 2000 Defense Appropriations Act, section 701 of the Fiscal Year 2001 National Defense Authorization Act, and section 8100 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Defense Appropriations Act. Other administrative amendments are also proposed to clarify specific policies that relate to the program. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/01/01 66 FR 39699 NPRM Comment Period End 10/01/01 Final Action 05/00/03 Final Action Effective 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Mary Stockdale, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs Phone: 703 681-0039 RIN: 0720-AA65 _______________________________________________________________________ 659. TRICARE; CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES (CHAMPUS); ELIGIBILITY AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES FOR CHAMPUS BENEFICIARIES AGE 65 AND OVER Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 1, 2001, Implements section 712 of FY 2001 NDAA. Abstract: This rule implements section 712 of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001. Section 712 extends TRICARE eligibility to persons age 65 and over who would otherwise have lost their TRICARE eligibility due to attainment of entitlement to hospital insurance benefits under Part A of Medicare. In order for these individuals to retain their TRICARE eligibility, they must be enrolled in the supplementary medical insurance program under Part B of Medicare. In general, in the case of medical or dental care provided to these individuals for which payment may be made under both Medicare and TRICARE, Medicare is the primary payer and TRICARE will normally pay the actual out-of-pocket costs incurred by the person. This rule prescribes TRICARE payment procedures and makes revisions to TRICARE rules to accommodate Medicare-eligible CHAMPUS beneficiaries. The Department is publishing this rule as an interim final rule in order to meet the statutorily required effective date. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 08/03/01 66 FR 40601 Interim Final Rule Effective 10/01/01 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 10/02/01 Final Action 05/00/03 Final Action Effective 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Stephen Isaacson, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs Phone: 303 676-3572 Email: stephen.isaacson@tma.osd.mil RIN: 0720-AA66 _______________________________________________________________________ 660. TRICARE; PRIME REMOTE FOR ACTIVE DUTY FAMILY MEMBERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule implements 10 U.S.C. 1079(p), as added by section 722(b) of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001. This rule provides coverage for medical care for active-duty family members who reside with an active-duty member of the Uniformed Services assigned to remote areas and eligible for the program known as TRICARE Prime Remote. Active-duty family members who enroll in TRICARE Prime Remote for Active-Duty Family Members (TPRADFM) will enjoy benefits generally comparable to TRICARE Prime enrollees including access standards, benefit coverage, and cost-shares. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 02/06/02 67 FR 5477 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 04/08/02 Interim Final Rule Effective 04/08/02 Final Action 05/00/03 Final Action Effective 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: LCDR Robert Styron, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs Phone: 703 681-0064 RIN: 0720-AA68 _______________________________________________________________________ 661. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES (CHAMPUS); VOLUNTARY DISENROLLMENT FROM THE TRICARE RETIREE DENTAL PROGRAM (TRDP) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule implements section 726 of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001, which amended 10 U.S.C. 1076c to allow for voluntary disenrollment from the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program in certain circumstances. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/30/02 67 FR 4375 NPRM Comment Period End 04/01/02 Final Action 05/00/03 Final Action Effective 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Linda Winter, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs Phone: 303 676-3682 RIN: 0720-AA69 [[Page 30180]] _______________________________________________________________________ 662. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES (CHAMPUS): ENURETIC DEVICES, BREAST RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, PFPWD VALID AUTHORIZATION PERIOD, EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule removes the exclusion of enuresis alarms, corrects contradictory language as it relates to breast reconstructive surgery, changes the valid period of an authorization for services and items under the Program for Persons with Disabilities, implements section 640 of Public Law 105-17, which establishes the CHAMPUS payment relationship for IDEA part C and items, and revises a statement to the paragraph at 32 CFR 199.4(g)(15)(i)(D). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/15/00 65 FR 68957 NPRM Comment Period End 01/16/01 Final Action 05/00/03 Final Action Effective 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Margaret Brown, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs Phone: 303 676-3581 Fax: 303 676-3579 Email: margaret.brown@tma.osd.mil Mike Kottyan, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs Phone: 303 676-3520 RIN: 0720-AA70 _______________________________________________________________________ 663. TRICARE; WAIVER OF CERTAIN TRICARE DEDUCTIBLES; CLARIFICATION OF THE TRICARE PRIME ENROLLMENT PERIOD Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule implements section 714 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000, which authorizes the Secretary of Defense to waive the TRICARE deductible in certain cases for care provided to a dependent of a member of a Reserve Component or the National Guard who is called to active duty for more than 30 days but less than one year. In implementing this rule, we are limiting this to Reserve Component and National Guard members called to active duty in support of contingency operations. The term ``contingency operations'' is defined at 10 U.S.C. 101(a)(13). This rule also establishes circumstances under which eligible beneficiaries may enroll in TRICARE Prime for a period of less than 1 year. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/18/02 67 FR 19141 NPRM Comment Period End 06/17/02 Final Action 05/00/03 Final Action Effective 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Stephen Isaacson, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs Phone: 303 676-3572 Email: stephen.isaacson@tma.osd.mil RIN: 0720-AA72 _______________________________________________________________________ 664. TRICARE; SUB-ACUTE CARE PROGRAM; UNIFORM SKILLED NURSING FACILITY BENEFIT; HOME HEALTH CARE BENEFIT; ADOPTING MEDICARE PAYMENT METHODS FOR SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES AND HOME HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule partially implements the TRICARE ``sub-acute and long-term care program reform'' enacted by Congress in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002, Public Law 107-107, specifically: (1) Establishment of ``an effective, efficient, and integrated sub-acute care benefits program,'' with skilled nursing facility and home health care benefits modeled after those of the Medicare Program; (2) adoption of Medicare payment methods for skilled nursing facility, home health care, and certain other institutional health care providers; (3) adoption of Medicare rules on balance billing of beneficiaries, prohibiting it by institutional providers and limiting it by non-institutional providers; and (4) change in the statutory exclusion of coverage for custodial and domiciliary care. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 06/13/02 67 FR 40597 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 08/12/02 Interim Final Rule Effective 08/12/02 Final Action 05/00/03 Final Action Effective 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Tariq Shahid, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs Phone: 303 676-3801 David E. Bennett, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, Washington, DC Phone: 303 676-3494 Email: david.bennett@pma.osd.mil Stan Regensberg, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, Washington, DC Phone: 303 676-3742 RIN: 0720-AA73 _______________________________________________________________________ 665. [bull] TRICARE; CHAMPUS; APPEALS AND HEARINGS PROCEDURES, FORMAL REVIEW Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule makes administrative corrections to 32 CFR part 199, section 199.10, ``Appeal and Hearing Procedures.'' These corrections include revising section 199.10, adding paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(5), and making other minor editorial changes. Paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(5) were inadvertently omitted when the July 1, [[Page 30181]] 1991, edition of title 32 of the CFR was published. The discovery that the formal review process was missing from section 199.10 occurred at the time TRICARE was tasked to promulgate an appeal process for TRICARE Claimcheck denials. This correction to section 199.10 is necessary to provide the required procedures to any party to an initial determination or reconsideration made by the CHAMPUS contractor and who may want to request formal review. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule Effective 05/01/83 49 FR 10309 Interim Final Rule 03/13/03 68 FR 11973 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 05/12/03 Final Action 07/00/03 Final Action Effective 09/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Gail L. Jones, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs Phone: 303 676-3401 RIN: 0720-AA74 _______________________________________________________________________ 666. [bull] TRICARE PROGRAM; SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN OVERSEAS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: In the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000, Congress mandated that the Department establish and fund a program to provide a special supplemental food and nutrition education program to eligible low-income families overseas whose members have been determined to be at nutritional risk. This program is known as the Women, Infants, and Children Overseas (WIC Overseas) program. This interim final rule implements section 674 of this act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 05/00/03 Interim Final Rule Effective 05/00/03 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Danita Hunter, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs Phone: 703 681-0039 RIN: 0720-AA75 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of Defense (DOD) Completed Actions Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs (DODOASHA) _______________________________________________________________________ 667. CIVILIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES (CHAMPUS); TRICARE PROGRAM; DOUBLE COVERAGE; THIRD-PARTY RECOVERIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 10 USC 55; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule implements section 711 of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999, as amended by section 716(c)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000, which allows the Secretary of Defense to authorize certain CHAMPUS/TRICARE claims to be paid, even though other health insurance may be the primary payer, with authority to collect from the other health insurance (third-party payer) the CHAMPUS/TRICARE costs incurred on behalf of the beneficiary. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/19/99 64 FR 56283 NPRM Comment Period End 12/20/99 Final Action 02/10/03 68 FR 6617 Final Action Effective 03/12/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Stephen Isaacson, Department of Defense, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs Phone: 303 676-3572 Email: stephen.isaacson@tma.osd.mil RIN: 0720-AA52 [FR Doc. 03-7435 Filed 05-23-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-08-S