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Rules and Regulations
Federal Register
Vol. 71, No. 118
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL
MANAGEMENT
5 CFR Part 532
RIN 3206–AK94
Prevailing Rate Systems; North
American Industry Classification
System Based Federal Wage System
Wage Surveys
Office of Personnel
Management.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Office of Personnel
Management is issuing a final rule to
replace the Standard Industrial
Classification codes currently used in
Federal Wage System regulations with
the more recent North American
Industry Classification System codes,
published by the Office of Management
and Budget. The purpose of this change
is to update the wage survey industry
regulations by adopting the new
classification system.
DATES: Effective date: This rule is
effective on July 20, 2006.
Applicability date: This rule applies
for local wage surveys beginning on or
after November 1, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mark Allen, (202) 606–2838; e-mail payperformance-policy@opm.gov; or FAX:
(202) 606–4264.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
November 16, 2005, the Office of
Personnel Management (OPM) issued a
proposed rule (70 FR 69467) to replace
all Standard Industrial Classification
(SIC) codes in the Federal Wage System
(FWS) regulations with the most closely
corresponding North American Industry
Classification System (NAICS) codes.
Adopting the NAICS system will update
the FWS wage survey industry
regulations, while making as few
changes as possible in the types of
industrial establishments already
included in FWS wage surveys under
the SIC system. These regulations use
2002 NAICS codes. As the Office of
Management and Budget updates the
NAICS periodically, we will update
these regulations to correspond to the
updated NAICS codes based on advice
we receive from the Federal Prevailing
Rate Advisory Committee.
The proposed rule had a 30-day
public comment period, during which
OPM received no comments. However,
the final rule incorporates some
formatting changes in the industry
charts to improve consistency and
readability, and three additional minor
changes that are consistent with the
intent of the proposed rule. First,
section 532.313(b) of title 5, Code of
Federal Regulations, limits special job
coverage to Automotive Mechanic,
Engine Mechanic, and Heavy Mobile
Equipment Mechanic only in certain
industries included in surveys
concerning the Artillery and Combat
Vehicles specialized industry, not in all
of the specialized industries, as was
originally proposed. Second, the four
SIC codes in section 532.223(a) have
been converted to comparable NAICS
codes. We inadvertently overlooked this
section in the proposed rule. Third, we
are adding NAICS 5175, Cable and other
program distribution, to the
communications specialized industry in
section 532.313 to better match NAICS
wage survey industry coverage to the
industry coverage of the SIC system. We
inadvertently overlooked this industry
in the proposed rule.
This final regulation is effective 30
days after publication. However, to
provide the lead agency (the Department
of Defense) with sufficient time and a
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2002 NAICS codes
311 through 339 (except
323).
221 .......................................
481 .......................................
482 .......................................
484 .......................................
485 (except 4853) ................
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fixed date for planning surveys and
implementing changes required by the
new industry classification system, the
regulation is applicable for wage
surveys ordered to begin on or after
November 1, 2006.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
I certify that these regulations will not
have a significant economic impact on
a substantial number of small entities
because they will affect only Federal
agencies and employees.
E.O. 12866, Regulatory Review
The Office of Management and Budget
has reviewed this final rule in
accordance with Executive Order 12866.
List of Subjects in 5 CFR Part 532
Administrative practice and
procedure, Freedom of information,
Government employees, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Wages.
Office of Personnel Management.
Linda M. Springer,
Director.
Accordingly, the Office of Personnel
Management is amending 5 CFR part
532 as follows:
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PART 532—PREVAILING RATE
SYSTEMS
1. The authority citation for part 532
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 5 U.S.C. 5343, 5346; § 532.707
also issued under 5 U.S.C. 552.
Subpart B—Prevailing Rate
Determinations
2. In § 532.213, revise paragraph (a) to
read as follows:
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§ 532.213 Industries included in regular
appropriated fund wage surveys.
(a) The lead agency must include the
industries in the following North
American Industry Classification
System (NAICS) codes in all regular
appropriated fund wage surveys:
2002 NAICS industry titles
All manufacturing classes except printing and related support activities (NAICS 323).
Utilities.
Air transportation.
Rail transportation.
Truck transportation.
Transit and ground passenger transportation except taxi and limousine service (NAICS 4853).
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2002 NAICS industry titles
487 (except 4872) ................
488 (except 4883 and 4884)
Scenic and sightseeing transportation except scenic and sightseeing transportation, water (NAICS 4872).
Support activities for transportation except support activities for water transportation (NAICS 4883) and support
activities for road transportation (NAICS 4884).
Couriers and messengers.
Warehousing and storage.
Broadcasting (except Internet).
Telecommunications.
Waste collection.
Waste Treatment and Disposal.
Merchant wholesalers, durable goods.
Merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods.
492 .......................................
493 .......................................
515 .......................................
517 .......................................
5621 .....................................
5622 .....................................
423 .......................................
424 .......................................
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3. In § 532.221, revise paragraph (a) to
read as follows:
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§ 532.221 Industries included in regular
nonappropriated fund surveys.
(a) The lead agency must include the
following North American Industry
2002 NAICS codes
42312 ...................................
4232 .....................................
42362 ...................................
42369 ...................................
42371 ...................................
42391 ...................................
42399 ...................................
4241 .....................................
42421 ...................................
4243 .....................................
42445 ...................................
4247 .....................................
4249 .....................................
44132 ...................................
44311 ...................................
44411 ...................................
44611 ...................................
4471 .....................................
44814 ...................................
4521 .....................................
45299 ...................................
45321 ...................................
4542 .....................................
71391 ...................................
71395 ...................................
72111 ...................................
7221 .....................................
7222 .....................................
7224 .....................................
2002 NAICS industry titles
Motor vehicle supplies and new parts merchant wholesalers.
Furniture and home furnishing merchant wholesalers.
Electrical and electronic appliance, television, and radio set merchant wholesalers.
Other electronic parts and equipment merchant wholesalers.
Hardware merchant wholesalers.
Sporting and recreational goods and supplies merchant wholesalers.
Other miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers.
Paper and paper product merchant wholesalers.
Drugs and druggists’ sundries merchant wholesalers.
Apparel, piece goods, and notions merchant wholesalers.
Confectionery merchant wholesalers.
Petroleum and petroleum products merchant wholesalers.
Miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers.
Tire dealers.
Appliance, television, and other electronic stores.
Home centers.
Pharmacies and drug stores.
Gasoline stations.
Family clothing stores.
Department stores.
All other general merchandise stores.
Office supplies and stationery stores.
Vending machine operators.
Golf courses and country clubs.
Bowling centers.
Hotels (except casino hotels) and motels.
Full-service restaurants.
Limited-service eating places.
Drinking places (alcoholic beverages).
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read as follows:
§ 532.223 Establishments included in
regular nonappropriated fund surveys.
4542, 71391, and 71395 must be
included in the survey universe if they
have eight or more employees.
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5. In § 532.267, revise paragraph (c)(1)
to read as follows:
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(a) All establishments having 20 or
more employees in the prescribed
industries within a survey area must be
included in the survey universe.
Establishments in NAICS codes 4471,
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3341 .....................................
33422 ...................................
33429 ...................................
3343 .....................................
334412 .................................
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Classification System (NAICS) codes in
all regular nonappropriated fund wage
surveys:
§ 532.267 Special wage schedules for
aircraft, electronic, and optical instrument
overhaul and repair positions in the Puerto
Rico wage area.
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(1) Surveys must, at a minimum,
include the air transportation and
electronics industries in the following
North American Industry Classification
System (NAICS) codes:
2002 NAICS industry titles
Computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing.
Radio and television broadcasting and wireless communications equipment manufacturing.
Other communications equipment manufacturing.
Audio and video equipment manufacturing.
Bare printed circuit board manufacturing.
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2002 NAICS industry titles
334413 .................................
334418 .................................
334419 .................................
334511 .................................
334613 .................................
42342 ...................................
42343 ...................................
4811 .....................................
4812 .....................................
4879 .....................................
4881 .....................................
4921 .....................................
56172 ...................................
62191 ...................................
81142 ...................................
Semiconductor and related device manufacturing.
Printed circuit assembly (electronic assembly) manufacturing.
Other electronic component manufacturing.
Search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing.
Magnetic and optical recording media manufacturing.
Office equipment merchant wholesalers.
Computer and computer peripheral equipment and software merchant wholesalers.
Scheduled air transportation.
Nonscheduled air transportation.
Scenic and sightseeing transportation, other.
Support activities for air transportation.
Couriers.
Janitorial services.
Ambulance services.
Reupholstery and furniture repair.
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6. In § 532.279, revise paragraphs (c),
introductory text, and (c)(1) to read as
follows:
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§ 532.279 Special wage schedules for
printing positions.
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(c) The lead agency must establish
survey specifications for the printing
survey as follows:
(1) The lead agency must include
North American Industry Classification
System (NAICS) codes 323110 and
323114 in the printing survey and may
add other NAICS codes in subsector 323
to the survey based on its survey
experience.
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I 7. In § 532.285, revise paragraph (c)(1)
to read as follows:
§ 532.285 Special wage schedules for
supervisors of negotiated rate Bureau of
Reclamation employees.
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2002 NAICS codes
211
212
213
221
333
334
335
484
492
493
515
517
562
811
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(1) Based on Bureau of Reclamation
activities and types of supervisory
positions in the special wage area, the
Bureau of Reclamation must survey
private industry companies, with no
minimum employment size requirement
for establishments, in the following
North American Industry Classification
System code subsectors:
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2002 NAICS industry titles
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Oil and gas extraction.
Mining (except oil and gas).
Support activities for mining.
Utilities.
Machinery manufacturing.
Computer and electronic product manufacturing.
Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing.
Truck transportation.
Couriers and messengers.
Warehousing and storage.
Broadcasting (except Internet).
Telecommunications.
Waste management and remediation services.
Repair and maintenance.
§ 532.313
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8. Revise § 532.313 to read as follows:
Private sector industries.
(a) For appropriated fund surveys, the
lead agency must use the private sector
industries in the following North
2002 NAICS codes
American Industry Classification
System (NAICS) codes when it makes its
wage schedule determinations for each
specialized Federal industry:
2002 NAICS industry titles
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Aircraft Specialized Industry
332912 .................................
336411 .................................
336412 .................................
336413 .................................
336415 .................................
336419 .................................
4811 .....................................
4812 .....................................
4879 .....................................
4881 .....................................
4921 .....................................
54171 ...................................
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Fluid power valve and hose fitting manufacturing.
Aircraft manufacturing.
Aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing.
Other aircraft part and auxiliary equipment manufacturing.
Guided missile and space vehicle propulsion unit and propulsion unit parts manufacturing.
Other guided missile and space vehicle parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing.
Scheduled air transportation.
Nonscheduled air transportation.
Scenic and sightseeing transportation, other.
Support activities for air transportation.
Couriers.
Research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences.
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56172 ...................................
62191 ...................................
81142 ...................................
2002 NAICS industry titles
Janitorial services.
Ambulance services.
Reupholstery and furniture repair.
Ammunition Specialized Industry
32592 ...................................
332992 .................................
332993 .................................
Explosives manufacturing.
Small arms ammunition manufacturing.
Ammunition (except small arms) manufacturing.
Artillery and Combat Vehicles Specialized Industry
2211 .....................................
2212 .....................................
32732 ...................................
332212 .................................
332323 .................................
332439 .................................
332995 .................................
332999 .................................
33311 ...................................
33312 ...................................
333611 .................................
333618 .................................
333922 .................................
333923 .................................
333924 .................................
3361 .....................................
336211 .................................
336212 .................................
336312 .................................
336322 .................................
33633 ...................................
33634 ...................................
33635 ...................................
336399 .................................
33651 ...................................
336992 .................................
4231 .....................................
42381 ...................................
42382 ...................................
4413 .....................................
44421 ...................................
484 .......................................
4862 .....................................
492 .......................................
5171 .....................................
5172 .....................................
5173 .....................................
5621 .....................................
81299 ...................................
Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution.
Natural gas distribution.
Ready-mix concrete manufacturing.
Hand and edge tool manufacturing.
Ornamental and architectural metal work manufacturing.
Other metal container manufacturing.
Other ordnance and accessories manufacturing.
All other miscellaneous fabricated metal product manufacturing.
Agricultural implement manufacturing.
Construction machinery manufacturing.
Turbine and turbine generator set units manufacturing.
Other engine equipment manufacturing.
Conveyor and conveying equipment manufacturing.
Overhead traveling crane, hoist, and monorail system manufacturing.
Industrial truck, tractor, trailer, and stacker machinery manufacturing.
Motor vehicle manufacturing.
Motor vehicle body manufacturing.
Truck trailer manufacturing.
Gasoline engine and engine parts manufacturing.
Other motor vehicle electrical and electronic equipment manufacturing.
Motor vehicle steering and suspension components (except spring) manufacturing.
Motor vehicle brake system manufacturing.
Motor vehicle transmission and power train parts manufacturing.
All other motor vehicle parts manufacturing.
Railroad rolling stock manufacturing.
Military armored vehicle, tank, and tank component manufacturing.
Motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and supplies merchant wholesalers.
Construction and mining (except oil well) machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers.
Farm and garden machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers.
Automotive parts, accessories, and tire stores.
Outdoor power equipment stores.
Truck transportation.
Pipeline transportation of natural gas.
Couriers and messengers.
Wired telecommunications carriers.
Wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite).
Telecommunications resellers.
Waste collection.
All other personal services.
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Communications Specialized Industry
33422 ...................................
33429 ...................................
334511 .................................
334514 .................................
334515 .................................
335311 .................................
48531 ...................................
5151 .....................................
5152 .....................................
5171 .....................................
5172 .....................................
5173 .....................................
5174 .....................................
5175 .....................................
5179 .....................................
Radio and television broadcasting and wireless communications equipment manufacturing.
Other communications equipment manufacturing.
Search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical and nautical system and instrument manufacturing.
Totalizing fluid meter and counting device manufacturing.
Instrument manufacturing for measuring and testing electricity and electrical signals.
Power, distribution, and specialty transformer manufacturing.
Taxi service.
Radio and television broadcasting.
Cable and other subscription programming.
Wired telecommunications carriers.
Wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite).
Telecommunications resellers.
Satellite telecommunications.
Cable and other program distribution.
Other telecommunications.
Electronics Specialized Industry
3341 .....................................
33422 ...................................
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Computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing.
Radio and television broadcasting and wireless communications equipment manufacturing.
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33429 ...................................
33431 ...................................
334412 .................................
334413 .................................
334414 .................................
334415 .................................
334416 .................................
334417 .................................
334418 .................................
334419 .................................
334511 .................................
334613 .................................
42342 ...................................
42343 ...................................
2002 NAICS industry titles
Other communications equipment manufacturing.
Audio and video equipment manufacturing.
Bare printed circuit board manufacturing.
Semiconductor and related device manufacturing.
Electronic capacitor manufacturing.
Electronic resistor manufacturing.
Electronic coil, transformer, and other inductor manufacturing.
Electronic connector manufacturing.
Printed circuit assembly (electronic assembly) manufacturing.
Other electronic component manufacturing.
Search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical and nautical system and instrument manufacturing.
Magnetic and optical recording media manufacturing.
Office equipment merchant wholesalers.
Computer and computer peripheral equipment and software merchant wholesalers.
Guided Missiles Specialized Industry
332912 .................................
3341 .....................................
33422 ...................................
33429 ...................................
334418 .................................
334511 .................................
334613 .................................
3364 .....................................
54131 ...................................
54133 ...................................
54136 ...................................
54137 ...................................
54171 ...................................
Fluid power valve and hose fitting manufacturing.
Computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing.
Radio and television broadcasting and wireless communications equipment manufacturing.
Other communications equipment manufacturing.
Printed circuit assembly (electronic assembly) manufacturing.
Search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical and nautical system and instrument manufacturing.
Magnetic and optical recording media manufacturing.
Aerospace product and parts manufacturing.
Architectural services.
Engineering services.
Geophysical surveying and mapping services.
Surveying and mapping (except geophysical) services.
Research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences.
Heavy Duty Equipment Specialized Industry
332439 .................................
332999 .................................
33312 ...................................
333923 .................................
333924 .................................
33651 ...................................
42381 ...................................
Other metal container manufacturing.
All other miscellaneous fabricated metal product manufacturing.
Construction machinery manufacturing.
Overhead traveling crane, hoist, and monorail system manufacturing.
Industrial truck, tractor, trailer, and stacker machinery manufacturing.
Railroad rolling stock manufacturing.
Construction and mining (except oil well) machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers.
Shipbuilding Specialized Industry
336611 .................................
48839 ...................................
Ship building and repairing.
Other support activities for water transportation.
Sighting and Fire Control Equipment Specialized Industry
333314 .................................
3341 .....................................
33422 ...................................
33429 ...................................
334418 .................................
334511 .................................
334613 .................................
Optical instrument and lens manufacturing.
Computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing.
Radio and television broadcasting and wireless communications equipment manufacturing.
Other communications equipment manufacturing.
Printed circuit assembly (electronic assembly) manufacturing.
Search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical and nautical system and instrument manufacturing.
Magnetic and optical recording media manufacturing.
Small Arms Specialized Industry
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Small arms manufacturing.
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(b) For wage surveys involving the
specialized Federal industry ‘‘Artillery
and Combat Vehicles’’ in paragraph (a)
of this section, the lead agency must
limit special job coverage for industries
in NAICS codes 2211, 2212, 32732, 484,
4862, 5621, 492, 5171, 5172, and 5173
to automotive mechanic, diesel engine
mechanic, and heavy mobile equipment
mechanic.
(c) For nonappropriated fund wage
surveys, the lead agency must use
NAICS codes 71111, 7221, 7222, 72231,
72232, and 7224 (eating and drinking
places) when it determines a wage
schedule for a specialized industry.
[FR Doc. E6–9667 Filed 6–19–06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6325–39–P
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
7 CFR Part 319
Foreign Quarantine Notices
CFR Correction
In Title 7 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, parts 300 to 399, revised as
of January 1, 2006, in § 319.56–2j
paragraph (a)(2)(i) is corrected to read as
follows:
§ 319.56–2j Conditions governing the entry
of apples and pears from Australia
(including Tasmania) and New Zealand.
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(i) Chamber: 1
11⁄2 lb for 2 hours at 80–89 °F.
2 lb for 2 hours at 70°–79 °F.
21⁄2 lb for 2 hours at 60–69 °F.
3 lb for 2 hours at 50–59 °F.
4 lb for 2 hours at 40–49 °F.
MB at NAP
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[FR Doc. 06–55521 Filed 6–19–06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 1505–01–D
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
7 CFR Parts 360 and 361
[Docket No. APHIS–2006–0019]
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Ragwort and Madagascar Ragwort
Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, USDA.
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1 MB=methyl bromide; NAP=normal atmospheric
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Interim rule and request for
comments.
ACTION:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
We are amending the noxious
weed and imported seed regulations by
adding South African ragwort (Senecio
inaequidens DC.) and Madagascar
ragwort (Senecio madagascariensis
Poir.) to the list of terrestrial noxious
weeds and to the list of seeds with no
tolerances applicable to their
introduction. This action is necessary to
prevent the artificial spread of these
noxious weeds into the United States.
DATES: This interim rule is effective
June 14, 2006. We will consider all
comments that we receive on or before
August 21, 2006.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
by either of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www/regulations.gov and, in the
lower ‘‘Search Regulations and Federal
Actions’’ box, select ‘‘Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service’’ from the
agency drop-down menu, then click on
‘‘Submit.’’ In the Docket ID column,
select APHIS–2006–0019 to submit or
view public comments and to view
supporting and related materials
available electronically. Information on
using Regulations.gov, including
instructions for accessing documents,
submitting comments, and viewing the
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‘‘User Tips’’ link.
• Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery:
Please send four copies of your
comment (an original and three copies)
to Docket No. APHIS–2006–0019,
Regulatory Analysis and Development,
PPD, APHIS, Station 3A–03.8, 4700
River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD
20737–1238. Please state that your
comment refers to Docket No. APHIS–
2006–0019.
Reading Room: You may read any
comments that we receive on this
docket in our reading room. The reading
room is located in room 1141 of the
USDA South Building, 14th Street and
Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC. Normal reading room
hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except holidays. To be
sure someone is there to help you,
please call (202) 690–2817 before
coming.
Other Information: Additional
information about APHIS and its
programs is available on the Internet at
https://www.aphis.usda.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr.
Alan V. Tasker, Noxious Weeds Program
Coordinator, Invasive Species and Pest
Management, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River
Road Unit 134, Riverdale, MD 20737–
1237; (301) 734–5225.
Background
The Plant Protection Act (PPA, 7
U.S.C. 7701 et seq.) authorizes the
Secretary of Agriculture to prohibit or
restrict the importation, entry,
exportation, or movement in interstate
commerce of any plant, plant product,
biological control organism, noxious
weed, article, or means of conveyance if
the Secretary determines that the
prohibition or restriction is necessary to
prevent the introduction of a plant pest
or noxious weed into the United States
or the dissemination of a plant pest or
noxious weed within the United States.
The PPA defines ‘‘noxious weed’’ as
‘‘any plant or plant product that can
directly or indirectly injure or cause
damage to crops (including nursery
stock or plant products), livestock,
poultry or other interests of agriculture,
irrigation, navigation, the natural
resources of the United States, the
public health, or the environment.’’ The
PPA also provides that the Secretary
may publish, by regulation, a list of
noxious weeds that are prohibited or
restricted from entering the United
States or that are subject to restrictions
on interstate movement within the
United States. Under this authority, the
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service (APHIS) administers the
noxious weeds regulations in 7 CFR part
360, which prohibit or restrict the
importation and interstate movement of
those plants that are designated as
noxious weeds in § 360.200.
Under the authority of the Federal
Seed Act (FSA) of 1939, as amended (7
U.S.C. 1551 et seq.), the U.S.
Department of Agriculture regulates the
importation and interstate movement of
certain agricultural and vegetable seeds
and screenings. Title III of the FSA,
‘‘Foreign Commerce,’’ requires
shipments of imported agricultural and
vegetable seeds to be labeled correctly
and to be tested for the presence of the
seeds of certain noxious weeds as a
condition of entry into the United
States. APHIS’ regulations
implementing the provisions of title III
of the FSA are found in 7 CFR part 361.
A list of noxious weed seeds is
contained in § 361.6. Paragraph (a)(1) of
§ 361.6 lists species of noxious weed
seeds with no tolerances applicable to
their introduction into the United
States.
APHIS lists in its regulations only
those weeds that meet the international
definition of a quarantine pests, i.e., ‘‘a
pest of potential economic importance
to the area endangered thereby and not
yet present there, or present but not
widely distributed and being officially
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[Rules and Regulations]
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Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 118 / Tuesday, June 20, 2006 / Rules
and Regulations
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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
5 CFR Part 532
RIN 3206-AK94
Prevailing Rate Systems; North American Industry Classification
System Based Federal Wage System Wage Surveys
AGENCY: Office of Personnel Management.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing a final rule to
replace the Standard Industrial Classification codes currently used in
Federal Wage System regulations with the more recent North American
Industry Classification System codes, published by the Office of
Management and Budget. The purpose of this change is to update the wage
survey industry regulations by adopting the new classification system.
DATES: Effective date: This rule is effective on July 20, 2006.
Applicability date: This rule applies for local wage surveys
beginning on or after November 1, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Allen, (202) 606-2838; e-mail
pay-performance-policy@opm.gov; or FAX: (202) 606-4264.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 16, 2005, the Office of
Personnel Management (OPM) issued a proposed rule (70 FR 69467) to
replace all Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes in the
Federal Wage System (FWS) regulations with the most closely
corresponding North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
codes. Adopting the NAICS system will update the FWS wage survey
industry regulations, while making as few changes as possible in the
types of industrial establishments already included in FWS wage surveys
under the SIC system. These regulations use 2002 NAICS codes. As the
Office of Management and Budget updates the NAICS periodically, we will
update these regulations to correspond to the updated NAICS codes based
on advice we receive from the Federal Prevailing Rate Advisory
Committee.
The proposed rule had a 30-day public comment period, during which
OPM received no comments. However, the final rule incorporates some
formatting changes in the industry charts to improve consistency and
readability, and three additional minor changes that are consistent
with the intent of the proposed rule. First, section 532.313(b) of
title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, limits special job coverage to
Automotive Mechanic, Engine Mechanic, and Heavy Mobile Equipment
Mechanic only in certain industries included in surveys concerning the
Artillery and Combat Vehicles specialized industry, not in all of the
specialized industries, as was originally proposed. Second, the four
SIC codes in section 532.223(a) have been converted to comparable NAICS
codes. We inadvertently overlooked this section in the proposed rule.
Third, we are adding NAICS 5175, Cable and other program distribution,
to the communications specialized industry in section 532.313 to better
match NAICS wage survey industry coverage to the industry coverage of
the SIC system. We inadvertently overlooked this industry in the
proposed rule.
This final regulation is effective 30 days after publication.
However, to provide the lead agency (the Department of Defense) with
sufficient time and a fixed date for planning surveys and implementing
changes required by the new industry classification system, the
regulation is applicable for wage surveys ordered to begin on or after
November 1, 2006.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
I certify that these regulations will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities because they
will affect only Federal agencies and employees.
E.O. 12866, Regulatory Review
The Office of Management and Budget has reviewed this final rule in
accordance with Executive Order 12866.
List of Subjects in 5 CFR Part 532
Administrative practice and procedure, Freedom of information,
Government employees, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Wages.
Office of Personnel Management.
Linda M. Springer,
Director.
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Accordingly, the Office of Personnel Management is amending 5 CFR part
532 as follows:
PART 532--PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS
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1. The authority citation for part 532 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 5343, 5346; Sec. 532.707 also issued under
5 U.S.C. 552.
Subpart B--Prevailing Rate Determinations
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2. In Sec. 532.213, revise paragraph (a) to read as follows:
Sec. 532.213 Industries included in regular appropriated fund wage
surveys.
(a) The lead agency must include the industries in the following
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes in all
regular appropriated fund wage surveys:
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2002 NAICS codes 2002 NAICS industry titles
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311 through 339 (except 323). All manufacturing classes except printing
and related support activities (NAICS
323).
221.......................... Utilities.
481.......................... Air transportation.
482.......................... Rail transportation.
484.......................... Truck transportation.
485 (except 4853)............ Transit and ground passenger
transportation except taxi and limousine
service (NAICS 4853).
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487 (except 4872)............ Scenic and sightseeing transportation
except scenic and sightseeing
transportation, water (NAICS 4872).
488 (except 4883 and 4884)... Support activities for transportation
except support activities for water
transportation (NAICS 4883) and support
activities for road transportation
(NAICS 4884).
492.......................... Couriers and messengers.
493.......................... Warehousing and storage.
515.......................... Broadcasting (except Internet).
517.......................... Telecommunications.
5621......................... Waste collection.
5622......................... Waste Treatment and Disposal.
423.......................... Merchant wholesalers, durable goods.
424.......................... Merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods.
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3. In Sec. 532.221, revise paragraph (a) to read as follows:
Sec. 532.221 Industries included in regular nonappropriated fund
surveys.
(a) The lead agency must include the following North American
Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes in all regular
nonappropriated fund wage surveys:
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2002 NAICS codes 2002 NAICS industry titles
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42312........................ Motor vehicle supplies and new parts
merchant wholesalers.
4232......................... Furniture and home furnishing merchant
wholesalers.
42362........................ Electrical and electronic appliance,
television, and radio set merchant
wholesalers.
42369........................ Other electronic parts and equipment
merchant wholesalers.
42371........................ Hardware merchant wholesalers.
42391........................ Sporting and recreational goods and
supplies merchant wholesalers.
42399........................ Other miscellaneous durable goods
merchant wholesalers.
4241......................... Paper and paper product merchant
wholesalers.
42421........................ Drugs and druggists' sundries merchant
wholesalers.
4243......................... Apparel, piece goods, and notions
merchant wholesalers.
42445........................ Confectionery merchant wholesalers.
4247......................... Petroleum and petroleum products merchant
wholesalers.
4249......................... Miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant
wholesalers.
44132........................ Tire dealers.
44311........................ Appliance, television, and other
electronic stores.
44411........................ Home centers.
44611........................ Pharmacies and drug stores.
4471......................... Gasoline stations.
44814........................ Family clothing stores.
4521......................... Department stores.
45299........................ All other general merchandise stores.
45321........................ Office supplies and stationery stores.
4542......................... Vending machine operators.
71391........................ Golf courses and country clubs.
71395........................ Bowling centers.
72111........................ Hotels (except casino hotels) and motels.
7221......................... Full-service restaurants.
7222......................... Limited-service eating places.
7224......................... Drinking places (alcoholic beverages).
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4. In Sec. 532.223, revise paragraph (a) to read as follows:
Sec. 532.223 Establishments included in regular nonappropriated fund
surveys.
(a) All establishments having 20 or more employees in the
prescribed industries within a survey area must be included in the
survey universe. Establishments in NAICS codes 4471, 4542, 71391, and
71395 must be included in the survey universe if they have eight or
more employees.
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5. In Sec. 532.267, revise paragraph (c)(1) to read as follows:
Sec. 532.267 Special wage schedules for aircraft, electronic, and
optical instrument overhaul and repair positions in the Puerto Rico
wage area.
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(c) * * *
(1) Surveys must, at a minimum, include the air transportation and
electronics industries in the following North American Industry
Classification System (NAICS) codes:
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2002 NAICS codes 2002 NAICS industry titles
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3341......................... Computer and peripheral equipment
manufacturing.
33422........................ Radio and television broadcasting and
wireless communications equipment
manufacturing.
33429........................ Other communications equipment
manufacturing.
3343......................... Audio and video equipment manufacturing.
334412....................... Bare printed circuit board manufacturing.
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334413....................... Semiconductor and related device
manufacturing.
334418....................... Printed circuit assembly (electronic
assembly) manufacturing.
334419....................... Other electronic component manufacturing.
334511....................... Search, detection, navigation, guidance,
aeronautical, and nautical system and
instrument manufacturing.
334613....................... Magnetic and optical recording media
manufacturing.
42342........................ Office equipment merchant wholesalers.
42343........................ Computer and computer peripheral
equipment and software merchant
wholesalers.
4811......................... Scheduled air transportation.
4812......................... Nonscheduled air transportation.
4879......................... Scenic and sightseeing transportation,
other.
4881......................... Support activities for air
transportation.
4921......................... Couriers.
56172........................ Janitorial services.
62191........................ Ambulance services.
81142........................ Reupholstery and furniture repair.
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6. In Sec. 532.279, revise paragraphs (c), introductory text, and
(c)(1) to read as follows:
Sec. 532.279 Special wage schedules for printing positions.
* * * * *
(c) The lead agency must establish survey specifications for the
printing survey as follows:
(1) The lead agency must include North American Industry
Classification System (NAICS) codes 323110 and 323114 in the printing
survey and may add other NAICS codes in subsector 323 to the survey
based on its survey experience.
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7. In Sec. 532.285, revise paragraph (c)(1) to read as follows:
Sec. 532.285 Special wage schedules for supervisors of negotiated
rate Bureau of Reclamation employees.
* * * * *
(c) * * *
(1) Based on Bureau of Reclamation activities and types of
supervisory positions in the special wage area, the Bureau of
Reclamation must survey private industry companies, with no minimum
employment size requirement for establishments, in the following North
American Industry Classification System code subsectors:
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2002 NAICS codes 2002 NAICS industry titles
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211.......................... Oil and gas extraction.
212.......................... Mining (except oil and gas).
213.......................... Support activities for mining.
221.......................... Utilities.
333.......................... Machinery manufacturing.
334.......................... Computer and electronic product
manufacturing.
335.......................... Electrical equipment, appliance, and
component manufacturing.
484.......................... Truck transportation.
492.......................... Couriers and messengers.
493.......................... Warehousing and storage.
515.......................... Broadcasting (except Internet).
517.......................... Telecommunications.
562.......................... Waste management and remediation
services.
811.......................... Repair and maintenance.
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8. Revise Sec. 532.313 to read as follows:
Sec. 532.313 Private sector industries.
(a) For appropriated fund surveys, the lead agency must use the
private sector industries in the following North American Industry
Classification System (NAICS) codes when it makes its wage schedule
determinations for each specialized Federal industry:
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2002 NAICS codes 2002 NAICS industry titles
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Aircraft Specialized Industry
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332912....................... Fluid power valve and hose fitting
manufacturing.
336411....................... Aircraft manufacturing.
336412....................... Aircraft engine and engine parts
manufacturing.
336413....................... Other aircraft part and auxiliary
equipment manufacturing.
336415....................... Guided missile and space vehicle
propulsion unit and propulsion unit
parts manufacturing.
336419....................... Other guided missile and space vehicle
parts and auxiliary equipment
manufacturing.
4811......................... Scheduled air transportation.
4812......................... Nonscheduled air transportation.
4879......................... Scenic and sightseeing transportation,
other.
4881......................... Support activities for air
transportation.
4921......................... Couriers.
54171........................ Research and development in the physical,
engineering, and life sciences.
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56172........................ Janitorial services.
62191........................ Ambulance services.
81142........................ Reupholstery and furniture repair.
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Ammunition Specialized Industry
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32592........................ Explosives manufacturing.
332992....................... Small arms ammunition manufacturing.
332993....................... Ammunition (except small arms)
manufacturing.
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Artillery and Combat Vehicles Specialized Industry
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2211......................... Electric power generation, transmission,
and distribution.
2212......................... Natural gas distribution.
32732........................ Ready-mix concrete manufacturing.
332212....................... Hand and edge tool manufacturing.
332323....................... Ornamental and architectural metal work
manufacturing.
332439....................... Other metal container manufacturing.
332995....................... Other ordnance and accessories
manufacturing.
332999....................... All other miscellaneous fabricated metal
product manufacturing.
33311........................ Agricultural implement manufacturing.
33312........................ Construction machinery manufacturing.
333611....................... Turbine and turbine generator set units
manufacturing.
333618....................... Other engine equipment manufacturing.
333922....................... Conveyor and conveying equipment
manufacturing.
333923....................... Overhead traveling crane, hoist, and
monorail system manufacturing.
333924....................... Industrial truck, tractor, trailer, and
stacker machinery manufacturing.
3361......................... Motor vehicle manufacturing.
336211....................... Motor vehicle body manufacturing.
336212....................... Truck trailer manufacturing.
336312....................... Gasoline engine and engine parts
manufacturing.
336322....................... Other motor vehicle electrical and
electronic equipment manufacturing.
33633........................ Motor vehicle steering and suspension
components (except spring)
manufacturing.
33634........................ Motor vehicle brake system manufacturing.
33635........................ Motor vehicle transmission and power
train parts manufacturing.
336399....................... All other motor vehicle parts
manufacturing.
33651........................ Railroad rolling stock manufacturing.
336992....................... Military armored vehicle, tank, and tank
component manufacturing.
4231......................... Motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and
supplies merchant wholesalers.
42381........................ Construction and mining (except oil well)
machinery and equipment merchant
wholesalers.
42382........................ Farm and garden machinery and equipment
merchant wholesalers.
4413......................... Automotive parts, accessories, and tire
stores.
44421........................ Outdoor power equipment stores.
484.......................... Truck transportation.
4862......................... Pipeline transportation of natural gas.
492.......................... Couriers and messengers.
5171......................... Wired telecommunications carriers.
5172......................... Wireless telecommunications carriers
(except satellite).
5173......................... Telecommunications resellers.
5621......................... Waste collection.
81299........................ All other personal services.
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Communications Specialized Industry
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33422........................ Radio and television broadcasting and
wireless communications equipment
manufacturing.
33429........................ Other communications equipment
manufacturing.
334511....................... Search, detection, navigation, guidance,
aeronautical and nautical system and
instrument manufacturing.
334514....................... Totalizing fluid meter and counting
device manufacturing.
334515....................... Instrument manufacturing for measuring
and testing electricity and electrical
signals.
335311....................... Power, distribution, and specialty
transformer manufacturing.
48531........................ Taxi service.
5151......................... Radio and television broadcasting.
5152......................... Cable and other subscription programming.
5171......................... Wired telecommunications carriers.
5172......................... Wireless telecommunications carriers
(except satellite).
5173......................... Telecommunications resellers.
5174......................... Satellite telecommunications.
5175......................... Cable and other program distribution.
5179......................... Other telecommunications.
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Electronics Specialized Industry
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3341......................... Computer and peripheral equipment
manufacturing.
33422........................ Radio and television broadcasting and
wireless communications equipment
manufacturing.
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33429........................ Other communications equipment
manufacturing.
33431........................ Audio and video equipment manufacturing.
334412....................... Bare printed circuit board manufacturing.
334413....................... Semiconductor and related device
manufacturing.
334414....................... Electronic capacitor manufacturing.
334415....................... Electronic resistor manufacturing.
334416....................... Electronic coil, transformer, and other
inductor manufacturing.
334417....................... Electronic connector manufacturing.
334418....................... Printed circuit assembly (electronic
assembly) manufacturing.
334419....................... Other electronic component manufacturing.
334511....................... Search, detection, navigation, guidance,
aeronautical and nautical system and
instrument manufacturing.
334613....................... Magnetic and optical recording media
manufacturing.
42342........................ Office equipment merchant wholesalers.
42343........................ Computer and computer peripheral
equipment and software merchant
wholesalers.
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Guided Missiles Specialized Industry
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332912....................... Fluid power valve and hose fitting
manufacturing.
3341......................... Computer and peripheral equipment
manufacturing.
33422........................ Radio and television broadcasting and
wireless communications equipment
manufacturing.
33429........................ Other communications equipment
manufacturing.
334418....................... Printed circuit assembly (electronic
assembly) manufacturing.
334511....................... Search, detection, navigation, guidance,
aeronautical and nautical system and
instrument manufacturing.
334613....................... Magnetic and optical recording media
manufacturing.
3364......................... Aerospace product and parts
manufacturing.
54131........................ Architectural services.
54133........................ Engineering services.
54136........................ Geophysical surveying and mapping
services.
54137........................ Surveying and mapping (except
geophysical) services.
54171........................ Research and development in the physical,
engineering, and life sciences.
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Heavy Duty Equipment Specialized Industry
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332439....................... Other metal container manufacturing.
332999....................... All other miscellaneous fabricated metal
product manufacturing.
33312........................ Construction machinery manufacturing.
333923....................... Overhead traveling crane, hoist, and
monorail system manufacturing.
333924....................... Industrial truck, tractor, trailer, and
stacker machinery manufacturing.
33651........................ Railroad rolling stock manufacturing.
42381........................ Construction and mining (except oil well)
machinery and equipment merchant
wholesalers.
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Shipbuilding Specialized Industry
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336611....................... Ship building and repairing.
48839........................ Other support activities for water
transportation.
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Sighting and Fire Control Equipment Specialized Industry
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333314....................... Optical instrument and lens
manufacturing.
3341......................... Computer and peripheral equipment
manufacturing.
33422........................ Radio and television broadcasting and
wireless communications equipment
manufacturing.
33429........................ Other communications equipment
manufacturing.
334418....................... Printed circuit assembly (electronic
assembly) manufacturing.
334511....................... Search, detection, navigation, guidance,
aeronautical and nautical system and
instrument manufacturing.
334613....................... Magnetic and optical recording media
manufacturing.
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Small Arms Specialized Industry
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332994....................... Small arms manufacturing.
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(b) For wage surveys involving the specialized Federal industry
``Artillery and Combat Vehicles'' in paragraph (a) of this section, the
lead agency must limit special job coverage for industries in NAICS
codes 2211, 2212, 32732, 484, 4862, 5621, 492, 5171, 5172, and 5173 to
automotive mechanic, diesel engine mechanic, and heavy mobile equipment
mechanic.
(c) For nonappropriated fund wage surveys, the lead agency must use
NAICS codes 71111, 7221, 7222, 72231, 72232, and 7224 (eating and
drinking places) when it determines a wage schedule for a specialized
industry.
[FR Doc. E6-9667 Filed 6-19-06; 8:45 am]
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