Federal Management Regulation; Delegations of Lease Acquisition Authority-Notification, Usage, and Reporting Requirements for General Purpose, Categorical, and Special Purpose Space Delegations, 14251-14252 [2014-05548]

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The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) recently completed a review of agencies’ lease files for space acquired using a delegation of leasing authority from GSA in accordance with Federal Management Regulation (FMR) Bulletin SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 14251 2008–B1 (Bulletin 2008–B1). FMR Bulletin C–2 clarifies the conditions, restrictions and reporting requirements specified in the delegation of authority and updates weblinks, the Simplified Lease Threshold and regulation references specified in FMR Bulletin 2008–B1. This bulletin is in keeping with the spirit of Executive Order 13327, ‘‘Federal Real Property Asset Management,’’ to maximize the increased governmentwide emphasis on real property inventory management. FMR Bulletin C–2 and all other FMR bulletins may be accessed at https:// www.gsa.gov/fmrbulletins. DATES: March 13, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Ms. Mary Pesina, Director, Center for Lease Delegations, Office of Leasing, Public Buildings Service, at 202–236–1686, or mary.pesina@gsa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Federal Property Management Regulation (FPMR) Bulletin D–239, published in the Federal Register on October 16, 1996 (61 FR 53924), announced a new GSA leasing program called ‘‘Can’t Beat GSA Leasing’’ and the delegation of lease acquisition authority issued by the Administrator of General Services to the heads of all Federal agencies in his letter of September 25, 1996. GSA Bulletin FPMR D–239, Supplement 1, published in the Federal Register on December 18, 1996 (61 FR 66668), issued supporting information for the delegation. GSA Bulletin FMR 2005–B1, published in the Federal Register on May 25, 2005 (70 FR 30115), revised and re-emphasized certain procedures associated with the delegation of General Purpose leasing authority. On August 24, 2007, the Government Accountability Office and the GSA Office of Inspector General issued a report recommending that GSA provide centralized management and oversight of all lease delegation activities to ensure that all federal agencies procuring leased space under delegated authority follow the conditions, restrictions and reporting requirements specified in the delegation of authority. In response to the audit recommendations, GSA centralized its management and oversight of all GSAauthorized lease delegations and, on November 19, 2007, published FMR Bulletin 2008–B1 in the Federal Register (72 FR 65026), which limited General Purpose delegations of lease authority to no more than 19,999 rentable square feet of space and implemented management controls commensurate with the risks at that threshold. In addition, FMR Bulletin 2008–B1 established new requirements E:\FR\FM\13MRN1.SGM 13MRN1 14252 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 49 / Thursday, March 13, 2014 / Notices for agencies requesting authorization to use the General Purpose and Special Purpose delegation authority and established revised reporting requirements, including the submission of documents to GSA at various points in the lease acquisition process, and required agencies to have in place an organizational structure to support the delegation, ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and GSA directives governing the lease acquisition and administer the lease. FMR Bulletin 2008–B1 also addressed requirements for another longstanding delegation for Categorical space, as provided in 41 CFR part 102–73. FMR Bulletin C–2 re-emphasizes and updates the conditions, restrictions and reporting requirements applicable to GSA leasing delegations. Dated: March 10, 2014. Anne E. Rung, Associate Administrator. 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Specific aims This study is a randomized trial which aims to evaluate the use and effectiveness of home-test kits as a public health strategy for increasing testing among MSM. A secondary aim of the randomized trial is to evaluate the extent to which MSM (both HIVnegative and HIV-positive) distribute HIV home-test kits to their social and sexual networks. The population for the randomized trial will be men over the age of 18 years who self-report that they have had anal sex with at least one man in the past year. We will recruit approximately 3,200 men who report their HIV status to be negative or who are unaware of their HIV status and 300 men who selfreport that they are HIV-positive. Men will be recruited from the 12 cities: Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, the District of Columbia, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and San ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS Number of respondents TKELLEY on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Type of respondent Form name Prospective Participant .......... Enrolled participant ................ Enrolled participant ................ Enrolled participant ................ Enrolled participant ................ Enrolled participant ................ Enrolled participant ................ Enrolled participant ................ Enrolled participants .............. Eligibility Screener ................................................................. Study Registration ................................................................. Consent for RCT ................................................................... Baseline Survey for RCT ....................................................... 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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 49 (Thursday, March 13, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14251-14252]
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[FR Doc No: 2014-05548]


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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

[Notice-PBS-2013-02; Docket No: 2013-0002; Sequence 12]


Federal Management Regulation; Delegations of Lease Acquisition 
Authority--Notification, Usage, and Reporting Requirements for General 
Purpose, Categorical, and Special Purpose Space Delegations

AGENCY: Public Buildings Service (PBS), General Services Administration 
(GSA).

ACTION: Notice of FMR Bulletin C-2, Delegations of Lease Acquisition 
Authority.

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SUMMARY: The purpose of this notice is to announce FMR Bulletin C-2. 
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) recently completed a 
review of agencies' lease files for space acquired using a delegation 
of leasing authority from GSA in accordance with Federal Management 
Regulation (FMR) Bulletin 2008-B1 (Bulletin 2008-B1). FMR Bulletin C-2 
clarifies the conditions, restrictions and reporting requirements 
specified in the delegation of authority and updates weblinks, the 
Simplified Lease Threshold and regulation references specified in FMR 
Bulletin 2008-B1. This bulletin is in keeping with the spirit of 
Executive Order 13327, ``Federal Real Property Asset Management,'' to 
maximize the increased governmentwide emphasis on real property 
inventory management. FMR Bulletin C-2 and all other FMR bulletins may 
be accessed at https://www.gsa.gov/fmrbulletins.

DATES: March 13, 2014.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Ms. Mary Pesina, Director, 
Center for Lease Delegations, Office of Leasing, Public Buildings 
Service, at 202-236-1686, or mary.pesina@gsa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Federal Property Management Regulation 
(FPMR) Bulletin D-239, published in the Federal Register on October 16, 
1996 (61 FR 53924), announced a new GSA leasing program called ``Can't 
Beat GSA Leasing'' and the delegation of lease acquisition authority 
issued by the Administrator of General Services to the heads of all 
Federal agencies in his letter of September 25, 1996. GSA Bulletin FPMR 
D-239, Supplement 1, published in the Federal Register on December 18, 
1996 (61 FR 66668), issued supporting information for the delegation. 
GSA Bulletin FMR 2005-B1, published in the Federal Register on May 25, 
2005 (70 FR 30115), revised and re-emphasized certain procedures 
associated with the delegation of General Purpose leasing authority.
    On August 24, 2007, the Government Accountability Office and the 
GSA Office of Inspector General issued a report recommending that GSA 
provide centralized management and oversight of all lease delegation 
activities to ensure that all federal agencies procuring leased space 
under delegated authority follow the conditions, restrictions and 
reporting requirements specified in the delegation of authority. In 
response to the audit recommendations, GSA centralized its management 
and oversight of all GSA-authorized lease delegations and, on November 
19, 2007, published FMR Bulletin 2008-B1 in the Federal Register (72 FR 
65026), which limited General Purpose delegations of lease authority to 
no more than 19,999 rentable square feet of space and implemented 
management controls commensurate with the risks at that threshold. In 
addition, FMR Bulletin 2008-B1 established new requirements

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for agencies requesting authorization to use the General Purpose and 
Special Purpose delegation authority and established revised reporting 
requirements, including the submission of documents to GSA at various 
points in the lease acquisition process, and required agencies to have 
in place an organizational structure to support the delegation, ensure 
compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and GSA directives 
governing the lease acquisition and administer the lease. FMR Bulletin 
2008-B1 also addressed requirements for another longstanding delegation 
for Categorical space, as provided in 41 CFR part 102-73.
    FMR Bulletin C-2 re-emphasizes and updates the conditions, 
restrictions and reporting requirements applicable to GSA leasing 
delegations.

    Dated: March 10, 2014.
Anne E. Rung,
Associate Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2014-05548 Filed 3-12-14; 8:45 am]
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