Semiannual Regulatory Agenda, 40144-40149 [2011-15499]
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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 130 (Thursday, July 7, 2011)] [Unknown Section] [Pages 40144-40149] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2011-15499] [[Page 40143]] Vol. 76 Thursday, No. 130 July 7, 2011 Part XVII Department of Defense General Services Administration National Aeronautics and Space Administration ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Federal Acquisition Regulation; Semiannual Regulatory Agenda Federal Register / Vol. 76 , No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda [[Page 40144]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION 48 CFR Ch. 1 Semiannual Regulatory Agenda AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This agenda provides summary descriptions of regulations being developed by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council in compliance with Executive Order 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and Review.'' This agenda is being published to allow interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rulemaking process. The Regulatory Secretariat Division has attempted to list all regulations pending at the time of publication, except for minor and routine or repetitive actions; however, unanticipated requirements may result in the issuance of regulations that are not included in this agenda. There is no legal significance to the omission of an item from this listing. Also, the dates shown for the steps of each action are estimated and are not commitments to act on or by the dates shown. Published proposed rules may be reviewed in their entirety at the Government's rulemaking Web site at https://www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Hada Flowers, Division Director, Regulatory Secretariat Director, Room 783E, 1275 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20417, (202) 501-4755. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DoD, GSA, and NASA, under their several statutory authorities, jointly issue and maintain the FAR through periodic issuance of changes published in the Federal Register and produced electronically as Federal Acquisition Circulars (FACs). The electronic version of the FAR, including changes, can be accessed on the FAR Web site at https://www.acquisition.gov/far. Dated: March 8, 2011. Joseph A. Neurauter, Director, Office of Acquisition Policy and Senior Procurement Executive. DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Proposed Rule Stage ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Regulation Sequence No. Title Identifier No. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 318....................... FAR Case 2010-004, 9000-AM03 Biobased Procurements. 319....................... FAR Case 2010-011, 9000-AM04 Standard Form 330 for Architect-Engineer Services. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Final Rule Stage ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Regulation Sequence No. Title Identifier No. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 320....................... FAR Case 2009-009, 9000-AL21 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the Recovery Act)-- Reporting Requirements. 321....................... FAR Case 2010-008, 9000-AL63 Recovery Act Subcontract Reporting Procedures. 322....................... FAR Case 2008-039, 9000-AL66 Reporting Executive Compensation and First- Tier Subcontract Awards. 323....................... FAR Case 2011-004, Socio- 9000-AL88 Economic Parity. 324....................... FAR Case 2010-015, Woman- 9000-AL97 Owned Small Business Federal Contract Assistance Program. 325....................... FAR Case 2009-016, 9000-AM05 Constitutionality of Federal Contracting Programs for Minority- Owned and Other Small Businesses. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Long-Term Actions ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Regulation Sequence No. Title Identifier No. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 326....................... FAR Case 2011-015, 9000-AM08 Extension of Sunset Date for Protests of Task and Delivery Orders. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Completed Actions ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Regulation Sequence No. Title Identifier No. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 327....................... FAR Case 2006-005, HUBZone 9000-AL18 Program Revisions. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [[Page 40145]] DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR) Proposed Rule Stage 318. FAR Case 2010-004, Biobased Procurements Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. 137; 42 U.S.C. 2473(c) Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement changes to 7 U.S.C. 8102, as amended by Public Law 110-246. The rule proposes to change the definition of ``biobased product'' and require contractors to report annually the product types and dollar value of any biobased products purchased during the preceding fiscal year on service and construct contracts where such products may be purchased. Timetable: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Action Date FR Cite ------------------------------------------------------------------------ NPRM................................ 06/00/11 ....................... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: William Clark, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1275 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20417, Phone: 202 219- 1813, E-mail: william.clark@gsa.gov. RIN: 9000-AM03 319. FAR Case 2010-011, Standard Form 330 for Architect-Engineer Services Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 42 U.S.C. 2473(c) Abstract: This rule deletes part 2 of the SF 330, which collects general qualifications data not related to a particular planned contract action. The Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) now collects this data centrally from interested A&E vendors at the time they complete the other representations and certifications in ORCA. This rule is being routed for review and comments. Timetable: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Action Date FR Cite ------------------------------------------------------------------------ NPRM................................ 09/00/11 ....................... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Curtis Glover, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1275 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20417, Phone: 202 501-1448, E-mail: curtis.glover@gsa.gov. RIN: 9000-AM04 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR) Final Rule Stage 320. FAR Case 2009-009, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (The Recovery Act)--Reporting Requirements Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 42 U.S.C. 2473(c) Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA will adopt as final, the interim rule that amended the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 1512 of Division A of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which requires contractors to report on their use of Recovery Act funds. Timetable: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Action Date FR Cite ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Interim Final Rule.................. 03/31/09 74 FR 14639 Interim Final Rule Comment Period 06/01/09 ....................... End. Final Rule.......................... 09/00/11 ....................... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: William Clark, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1275 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20417, Phone: 202 219- 1813, E-mail: william.clark@gsa.gov. RIN: 9000-AL21 321. FAR Case 2010-008, Recovery Act Subcontract Reporting Procedures Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 42 U.S.C. 2473(c) Abstract: DoD, GSA and NASA will adopt as a final rule amending the FAR to revise three subparagraphs and add one subparagraph to the clause at FAR 52.204-11. This rule does not require renegotiation of existing Recovery Act contracts that include the clause dated March 2009 (published at 74 FR 14639). This change will require first-tier subcontractors with Recovery Act funded awards of $25,000 or more, to report jobs information to the prime contractor for reporting into FederalReporting.gov. It also will require the prime contractor to submit its first report on or before the 10th day after the end of the calendar quarter in which the prime contractor received the award, and quarterly thereafter. Timetable: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Action Date FR Cite ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Interim Final Rule.................. 07/02/10 75 FR 38684 Interim Final Rule Comment Period 08/31/10 ....................... End. Final Rule.......................... 09/00/11 ....................... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Karlos Morgan, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1275 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20417, Phone: 202 501- 2364, E-mail: karlos.morgan@gsa.gov. RIN: 9000-AL63 322. FAR Case 2008-039, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 42 U.S.C. 2473(c) Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA will adopt as final, with changes, the interim rule that amended the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 2 of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (Pub. L. 109-282), as amended by section 6202 of Public Law 110-252, which requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to establish a free, public, website containing full disclosure of all Federal contract award information. This rule requires contractors to report executive compensation and first-tier subcontractor awards on contracts expected to be $25,000 or more, except classified contracts, and contracts with individuals. Timetable: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Action Date FR Cite ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Interim Final Rule.................. 07/08/10 75 FR 39414 Interim Final Rule Comment Period 09/07/10 ....................... End. Final Rule.......................... 06/00/11 ....................... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: William Clark, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1275 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20417, Phone: 202 219- 1813, E-mail: william.clark@gsa.gov. RIN: 9000-AL66 323. FAR Case 2011-004, Socio-Economic Parity Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 42 U.S.C. 2473(c) Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA issued an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 1347 of the ``Small Business Jobs Act of 2010.'' Section 1347 clarifies the contracting officer's [[Page 40146]] ability to use discretion when determining whether an acquisition will be restricted to small businesses participating in the 8(a), HUBZone, or Service-disabled veteran-owned programs. There is no order of priority among small businesses in the 8(a) Business Development program, the HUBZone program, or the SDVOSB program. Timetable: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Action Date FR Cite ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Interim Final Rule.................. 03/16/11 76 FR 14566 Interim Final Rule Effective........ 03/16/11 ....................... Interim Final Rule Comment Period 05/16/11 ....................... End. Final Action........................ 09/00/11 ....................... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Karlos Morgan, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1275 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20417, Phone: 202 501- 2364, E-mail: karlos.morgan@gsa.gov. RIN: 9000-AL88 324. FAR Case 2010-015, Woman-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Assistance Program Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 42 U.S.C. 2473(c) Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the Small Business Administration's regulations establishing the Women-Owned Small Business Program. The Small Business Act assists in leveling the procurement playing field to enable small business concerns, including women-owned small business (WOSB) concerns and economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concerns, to compete for Federal contracting opportunities. On December 21, 2000, Congress enacted the Small Business Reauthorization Act of 2000 (``Act'') (Pub. L. 106-554). Section 811 of Appendix I of the Act amended the Small Business Act to include section 8(m), which authorized the restriction of competition for Federal contracts in certain industries to EDWOSB concerns or WOSB concerns eligible under the WOSB Program. This interim rule provides the contracting community additional resources to meet the Government's procurement needs. The addition of FAR subpart 19.15 incorporates coverage of the Women-Owned Small Business Program. Timetable: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Action Date FR Cite ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Interim Final Rule.................. 04/01/11 76 FR 18304 Interim Final Rule Effective........ 04/01/11 ....................... Interim Final Rule Comment Period 05/31/11 ....................... End. Final Action........................ 09/00/11 ....................... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Karlos Morgan, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1275 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20417, Phone: 202 501- 2364, E-mail: karlos.morgan@gsa.gov. RIN: 9000-AL97 325. FAR Case 2009-016, Constitutionality of Federal Contracting Programs for Minority-Owned and Other Small Businesses Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 42 U.S.C. 2473(c) Abstract: This rule implements the decision of the Rothe case. The Rothe case concerns the constitutionality of 10 U.S.C. 2323, section 1207 as enacted in 2006, that sets a 5 percent goal of DOD contracting dollars to small businesses, incorporating minorities and the award of contracts to SDBs at prices up to 10 percent above the fair market price. The Rothe case found that section 1207 is ``facially unconstitutional'' and impacts not only SDBs but certain institutions of higher learning (i.e., HBCUs/MIs). This is a significant regulatory action and, therefore, was subject to review under Section 6(b) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. Timetable: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Action Date FR Cite ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Interim Final Rule.................. 09/00/11 ....................... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Karlos Morgan, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1275 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20417, Phone: 202 501- 2364, E-mail: karlos.morgan@gsa.gov. RIN: 9000-AM05 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR) Long-Term Actions 326.FAR Case 2011-015, Extension of Sunset Date for Protests of Task and Delivery Orders Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. chapter 137; 42 U.S.C. 2473(c) Abstract: This interim rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 825 of the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011. The statute extends the sunset date for protests against the award of task or delivery orders by DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard from May 27, 2011 to September 30, 2016. Timetable: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Action Date FR Cite ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Interim Final Rule.................. To Be Determined ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Deborah Lague, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1275 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20417, Phone: 202 694- 8149, E-mail: deborah.lague@gsa.gov. RIN: 9000-AM08 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR) Completed Actions 327. FAR Case 2006-005, Hubzone Program Revisions Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 42 U.S.C. 2473(c) Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement revisions to the Small Business Administration's HUBZone Program as a result of revisions to the Small Business Administration's regulations. Completed: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Reason Date FR Cite ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Final Action........................ 12/13/10 75 FR 77727 Final Action Effective.............. 01/12/11 ....................... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [[Page 40147]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Karlos Morgan, Phone: 202 501-2364, E-mail: karlos.morgan@gsa.gov. RIN: 9000-AL18 [FR Doc. 2011-15499 Filed 7-6-11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820-27-P
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